Fri, Mar 15th 2019 06:00 pm
Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello announced the Conference of Italian-American State Legislators will once again offer four scholarship opportunities (two academic and two athletic) at this year's Italian-American Day on June 3. The four scholarships will be for $3,000 each and are available to residents of the 145th Assembly District who are current college students or high school seniors entering college.
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Fri, Mar 15th 2019 03:00 pm
In preparation for potential high wind gusts across portions of Western New York on Friday that could extend into the evening, National Grid is closely monitoring the weather and is positioning crews throughout the region in the event the forecasted winds impact the system.
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Fri, Mar 15th 2019 02:55 pm
Republican New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs has joined with local elected officials in calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders to include an increase in the state's Environmental Protection Fund in the final state budget. The EPF was created in 1993 to provide funding for broad categories of projects related to solid waste, parks and recreation and open space. Jacobs is seeking to grow the fund from $300 million to $350 million this year.
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Fri, Mar 15th 2019 07:00 am
Niagara University student Sarah Andres wants to pursue a career in health care and give back to her community. This Lewiston native has learned many lessons since becoming a volunteer in the emergency department of Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
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Thu, Mar 14th 2019 07:05 pm
In 2018-19, the Wolverines are back in the state final four for the first time in 10 years.
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Thu, Mar 14th 2019 01:25 pm
The construction of a replica of the packet boat used by Gov. DeWitt Clinton to travel from Buffalo to New York City to open the Erie Canal in 1825 took a major step forward on Thursday, with the start of a painstaking, age-old process that will create the template for reimagining this historic wooden vessel.
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Thu, Mar 14th 2019 01:25 pm
With three months to go before the 2019 Special Olympics New York Summer Games kick off in Dutchess County, state and local organizers officially opened volunteer registration to the public at a press conference at Mr. Todd's Gymnastics. Approximately 2,000 volunteers are needed for the Summer Games, which will take place on June 14-15 at venues throughout Dutchess County.
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Thu, Mar 14th 2019 01:25 pm
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University has announced the lineup for this year's "Meet Me at the CAM" programs. This popular series features lectures, films and artist talks covering a variety of historical and contemporary art-related topics.
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Thu, Mar 14th 2019 01:25 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz joined Patrick Kaler, president and CEO of Visit Buffalo Niagara, to discuss the findings of the recent 90-day public comment period on the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center market analysis and feasibility study (released in September 2018), and to outline next steps in the convention center process.
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Thu, Mar 14th 2019 01:25 pm
A year after a number of high-profile automated vehicle incidents, American attitudes toward fully self-driving cars have not rebounded. AAA's annual automated vehicle survey found 71 percent of people are afraid to ride in fully self-driving vehicles - indicating overall sentiment has not yet returned to what it was prior to these incidents occurring (63 percent).
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Thu, Mar 14th 2019 01:25 pm
Congress members Brian Higgins (D-NY-26), Brett Guthrie (R-KY-2), Doris Matsui (D-CA-6) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) announced introduction of the Cancer Drug Parity Act, a bipartisan bill requiring health insurance plans that cover intravenous and injectable cancer medications to also cover orally administered cancer medications at the equivalent rate.
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Thu, Mar 14th 2019 01:25 pm
The New Niagara Community Center Inc. was awarded prequalified status for the creation of a community center in Niagara Falls' north-end by the Niagara Falls Community Development Department, with application for a $120,000 Community Development Block Grant as the next step.
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Thu, Mar 14th 2019 12:00 pm
On Tuesday afternoon, Robert Schmigel announced his candidacy to seek the open seat in the first ward for the North Tonawanda Common Council. Current Alderman Mark Berube has decided not to seek re-election after winning the seat vacated by the late Russ Rizzo.
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Thu, Mar 14th 2019 12:00 pm
Robert Bilson, a resident of LaSalle, recently announced his candidacy for the 3rd District of the Niagara County Legislature. Bilson will challenge Mark J. Grozio (D-Niagara Falls), a three-term incumbent.
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Thu, Mar 14th 2019 07:00 am
At Niagara Falls High School, Lauren Granieri, a junior tennis player for the Wolverines, has gone above and beyond in supporting Unified sports.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2019 04:10 pm
On March 11, at approximately 5:26 p.m., a Niagara County Sheriff's deputy initiated a traffic stop on an uninspected motor vehicle. Upon stopping the vehicle, the deputy discovered the vehicle to be operated by 50-year-old Jeffrey J. Fader. In the vehicle was a 14-year-old child.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2019 03:15 pm
At approximately 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, a suspicious package was found inside the human resources building at 301 10th St., Niagara Falls. Precautionary measures were taken, and all employees were evacuated from the building.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2019 11:40 am
The Niagara Falls Community Development Department announced a "What's the 311" skate day wil take place from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at the Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls on Old Falls Street. DJ P-Nasty is the musical guest.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2019 11:40 am
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Governmental Operations Committee Chairwoman Michele Titus marked the nationwide observance of Sunshine Week with the passage of legislation to strengthen the state's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) in order to enhance openness and accountability in government.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2019 11:40 am
Niagara County Legislature Chairman Wm. Keith McNall allocated $2,000 to the Salvation Army of Lockport through a resolution last month during a code blue.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2019 11:40 am
The Niagara History Center's March Family Night theme is "Irish in Niagara County." Guests can celebrate and learn about the accomplishments of Irish residents including boxer Jimmy Duffy; Chauncey Olcott, the composer of "My Irish Rose"; Mary Ellen Powers, "The tallest woman in the world"; Mary Macaulay, the first woman telegrapher; and Frank Gaffney, the second-most-decorated soldier in World War I.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2019 11:40 am
With sunshine and warmer temperatures on the horizon, the Lewiston Garden Club is in the midst of planning for Lewiston GardenFest. Set for Saturday, June 15, and Sunday, June 16, organizers are now recruiting both vendors and local residents interested in showcasing their own gardens during this year's 14th annual event.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2019 11:40 am
Save-A-Pet of Niagara County will host its ninth annual "Basket Bonanza" on Sunday, March 24, in the 4-H building at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County, 4487 Lake Ave., Lockport. Doors will open at noon, with ticket sales ending at 3 p.m. and the drawing commencing at 3:30 p.m.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2019 11:40 am
Patricia E. Berggren was inducted into the New York State 2019 Notable Women in Human Services Hall of Fame at an event inside the legislative office building near the state capitol in Albany. She joined more than 60 women who were recognized for their unwavering work in the human services sector.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2019 11:40 am
Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos reminds residents that, with spring approaching, conditions for wildfires will become heightened. Accordingly, residential brush burning is prohibited March 16 through May 14 across New York.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2019 11:40 am
The world's most popular video game symphonic program is coming to Buffalo during the BPO's summer season. At 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20, the BPO will present "Video Games Live" at Kleinhans Music Hall.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2019 11:40 am
The National Comedy Center was formally designated Tuesday as the nation's official cultural institution dedicated to the art form of comedy. In a bipartisan show of support, both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives passed this bill in February, and the president signed it into law this week, recognizing the Center as the "Official National Comedy Center of the United States."
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Tue, Mar 12th 2019 07:10 pm
Premier 2019 co-chairs Dr. Sachin Wadhawan, left, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's chief of cardiology, and Senior Vice President for Service Line Operations Sanjay Chadha, center, present a check for $269,000 to Chief of Diagnostic Imaging Dr. Mark D. Perry.
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Tue, Mar 12th 2019 11:00 am
Empower will hold its 10th annual "Snowflake Basket Auction" from 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 22, and then from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Volare Lodge, 56th Street and Kies, Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Mar 12th 2019 10:55 am
The Buffalo Sabres on Monday announced Jeffrey Cutler was named the recipient of the 2019 J. Michael Duffett Memorial Award, presented each year to the coach or administrator whose contributions to amateur hockey in Western New York "best exemplify the knowledge, teaching, love of the game and gentle humanity of Mike."
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Tue, Mar 12th 2019 10:35 am
Legendary music group Earth, Wind & Fire will perform at 6:30 p.m. July 16 at the Artpark Amphitheater as part of "Tuesdays in the Park" presented by M&T Bank. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, March 15.
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Tue, Mar 12th 2019 10:25 am
From their first day on campus, students in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo experience active learning classrooms, open "learning landscapes" and advanced simulation facilities, all aimed at providing them with a state-of-the-art medical education.
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Tue, Mar 12th 2019 10:25 am
Graduate programs across the University at Buffalo were named among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020 Best Graduate Schools rankings released Tuesday.
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Tue, Mar 12th 2019 10:25 am
Leadership Niagara's 29th annual awards luncheon will bring regional leaders together May 17 at the DoubleTree by Hilton to honor six individuals and organizations who exemplify the organization's mission and core values while working toward strengthening the community. Awardees include:
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Tue, Mar 12th 2019 10:25 am
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 3-1 is offering an 'About Boating Safely" one-day class taught by Coast Guard-certified instructors. The course runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, March 23, April 27, May 18 and July 13, at the Officers Club of Fort Niagara in Youngstown, plus June 22 at Lewiston No. 2 Fire Co.
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Mon, Mar 11th 2019 03:00 pm
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority has awarded Calspan Air Services, a subsidiary of Calspan Holdings, the contract to continue operating as the fixed base operator (FBO) for the Niagara Falls International Airport. The 10-year agreement will allow Calspan to continue providing a superior customer experience to visitors in Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Mar 11th 2019 03:00 pm
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. board of directors met Monday and approved a slate of measures to maintain and grow services and activities along Buffalo's waterfront while advancing development projects at Canalside.
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Mon, Mar 11th 2019 01:50 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston's March program is titled "The Union Volunteers Fife and Drum Corps." The event will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 28, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Mon, Mar 11th 2019 01:50 pm
Lewiston Council on the Arts is looking for the most creative high school student artists to participate in the 35th annual KeyBank Chalk Walk competition, which will be held during the Lewiston Art Festival from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10.
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Mon, Mar 11th 2019 01:45 pm
Othman Shibly did not plan to perform any dental work during his first visit to Iraqi Kurdistan. However, a six-day trip to access the needs of a Yezidi displacement camp led the University at Buffalo professor to launch the camp's first dental clinic.
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