Thu, Jan 10th 2019 12:30 pm
Calling all stylists, paparazzi, and anyone who likes to volunteer; Lumber City Church, 383 Vandervoort St., North Tonawanda, is looking for volunteers to be a part of Night to Shine. The church is in need of dozens of volunteers and monetary donations to make this prom for people with special needs a reality. The North Tonawanda church is one of nearly 500 churches around the world to host Night to Shine Friday, Feb. 8.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 12:30 pm
Zachary S. Niemiec, of North Tonawanda, announced his candidacy for 2nd Ward alderman of North Tonawanda via a video posted to social media.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 12:30 pm
County legislators Rich Andres and Randy Bradt initiated a resolution for the North Tonawanda History Museum to receive $4,000.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 12:15 am
Monday night, the Town of Wheatfield Town Board met for its first regular meeting of 2019. The meeting was rather light, but brought up some reoccurring topics from 2018, specifically a change in code with regards to Summit Mall opportunities and the town's proposed switch to LED lighting.
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Tue, Jan 8th 2019 11:50 pm
In basketball terms, when Niagara-Wheatfield and Grand Island stepped onto the hardwood inside N-WHS Tuesday night, the teams were battling to improve their record in the Niagara Frontier League and gain points for the sectional playoffs. As important as a win was, though, Tuesday night was a lot more than basketball.
The Falcons and Vikings joined in the 2019 Hoops for Hope game, which was played in honor of a friend close to each school's heart - Julie Neville.
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Tue, Jan 8th 2019 12:35 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Niagara River Greenway Fund Standing Committee will meet to vote on funding for projects being proposed to the Standing Committee by State Parks.
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Tue, Jan 8th 2019 11:50 am
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo scholarship application process for the 2019-20 academic year is now open. Applications are due by April 1, and must be submitted online.
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Tue, Jan 8th 2019 11:50 am
Ann Marie Linnabery's new book, "Niagara Discoveries, Volume 2 2015-2017," is now available at the Niagara History Center's Outwater Gift Shop, 215 Niagara St., Lockport.
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Mon, Jan 7th 2019 08:15 pm
CreativeMornings/Buffalo is a volunteer-run, free breakfast speaker series for the creative community. The event takes place the second Friday of every month with speakers sharing their story as it relates to creativity and a global theme. The local chapter is part of the global network founded in New York City in 2008.
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Mon, Jan 7th 2019 03:15 pm
With sleet, freezing rain and high winds in the forecast for large portions of upstate New York, National Grid is closely monitoring the weather and is prepared if the storm damages the local system. The company provides the following safety tips so customers can be prepared:
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Mon, Jan 7th 2019 02:50 pm
Representatives from the Niagara Falls High School Class of 1958 presented a check for $650 from funds raised at its recent 60-year reunion to representatives from the Niagara Falls Education Foundation. The presentation took place as part of a monthly class luncheon at the Como Restaurant.
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Mon, Jan 7th 2019 02:10 pm
Four students in Niagara University's food and consumer packaged goods marketing program were selected to attend the Private Label Manufacturing Association Trade Show, held Nov. 10-13, 2018, in Chicago. They were among 50 students nationwide who were chosen to attend the event, which attracted more than 1,500 exhibitors from 50 countries, representing packaged goods including cosmetics, skin care, and health and beauty brands.
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Mon, Jan 7th 2019 02:05 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston's January program is titled, "HERA - NASA's Human Exploration Research Analog." The event will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Mon, Jan 7th 2019 02:05 pm
Empire State Development on Monday congratulated four New York-based productions that won awards during the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony on Sunday. The productions generated an estimated $222.5 million in spending and created 9,854 hires across the state.
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Mon, Jan 7th 2019 02:05 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.24, down 3 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.49. The New York state average is $2.58, down 4 cents from last week. A year ago, the state average was $2.67.
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Mon, Jan 7th 2019 01:25 pm
The Niagara County Community College Workforce Development Department, with the support of Niagara County Employment and Training and Niagara County Department of Economic Development, is conducting a survey of the Western New York business community.
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Sat, Jan 5th 2019 07:00 am
With 2019 underway, It Happened to Alexa continues to make news.
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Sat, Jan 5th 2019 07:00 am
As the Buffalo-Niagara waterways of the Great Lakes continue to gain in prominence as a world-class fishing destination, plans are shaping well for what will likely be one of the best fishing/outdoors show of its type to hit the Cataract City.
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Sat, Jan 5th 2019 07:00 am
A small gathering of residents attended the second and final public hearing Thursday at Grand Island High School for a proposed $24 million capital project.
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Sat, Jan 5th 2019 07:00 am
Girls in the Grand Island School District and their parents will have a unique opportunity on Wednesday evening, Jan. 9, to learn about women in science and mathematics, and how they, as students, can begin a career path in these fields while still in school.
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Sat, Jan 5th 2019 07:00 am
Again this holiday season, the Town of Grand Island benefited from the Erie County Correctional Facility's Horticulture Program. The wreaths and poinsettias visitors to town buildings and in offices were grown/made by the inmates at the Correctional Facility and donated to the town for use on town property.
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Sat, Jan 5th 2019 07:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce kicked off the new year by offering complimentary Orange Cat Coffee Co. beverages to members who stopped into the office on Friday morning. "Coffee & Conversation" is a community outreach initiative the chamber launched in 2018.
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Fri, Jan 4th 2019 04:50 pm
The Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island thanks the hundreds of individuals and organizations who contributed to our successful 2018 holiday distribution. Over 50 of your neighbors were helped with food baskets and, where appropriate, gift cards for their children.
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Fri, Jan 4th 2019 03:40 pm
Recently engaged couples will head downtown to the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday for Brides World. AAA Western and Central New York is a sponsor and featured business.
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Fri, Jan 4th 2019 03:30 pm
Each August, the Mount St. Mary's Hospital maternity department assists with the annual hot dog sale at the Lewiston Art Festival. The event is a fundraiser coordinated by volunteers from the Lewiston/Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club. In a show of appreciation and community service, the club annually donates a portion of their proceeds to Mount St. Mary's.
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Fri, Jan 4th 2019 03:30 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns was sworn into office for a four-year term on Jan. 2.
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Fri, Jan 4th 2019 03:25 pm
Niagara Falls State Park has announced a lineup of winter events that will help families beat cabin fever and show off the beauty of Niagara Falls in the winter.
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Fri, Jan 4th 2019 03:25 pm
Theodore Roosevelt's favorite exclamation was "bully," meaning "that's great!" He enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. On Monday, Jan. 21 - the Martin Luther King Jr. school holiday - the History Center of Niagara will present a program for children ages 7 to 12 on the life of Roosevelt.
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Fri, Jan 4th 2019 03:25 pm
The City of Niagara Falls Community Development Department invites local residents to have a slice and discuss the draft 2019 action plan from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the Carnegie Building, 1022 Main St. The third annual "PIZZA with the PLAN" offers a casual setting for residents to discuss 2019 funding priorities with NFCD staff.
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Thu, Jan 3rd 2019 08:20 pm
Niagara-Wheatfield High School and Grand Island High School might be rivals on the basketball court, but come Jan. 8, the two schools will join together to remember someone very close to their hearts.
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Thu, Jan 3rd 2019 03:20 pm
With more than 1.8 million children in the U.S. being treated annually with drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the possibility that such drugs could damage their hearts has been a significant cause of concern for parents and physicians alike.
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Thu, Jan 3rd 2019 01:10 pm
Publishing a book is no easy feat. Authors start off with an idea, and sometimes it could be tough for that idea to transfer into a publication.
For Brigette Callahan and Kristin Warham, their dream of creating a book about their love of Buffalo came true.
The book, "Buffalo From A to Z, Come Take a Tour With Me," is a bright, colorful, 54-page guide around the City of Buffalo.
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Thu, Jan 3rd 2019 01:10 pm
City of North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur G. Pappas announced recently that the city has been awarded a grant in the amount of $1.47 million from Gov. Andrew Cuomo for water infrastructure improvements in Western New York.
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Thu, Jan 3rd 2019 01:00 pm
The Greater Niagara Federal Credit Union treated child clients of the Child Advocacy Center of Niagara to an extra special holiday. The Child Advocacy Center, a service of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, provides services to child victims of abuse and trauma.
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Thu, Jan 3rd 2019 01:00 pm
A free wellness seminar for breast cancer survivors will be presented at the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22.
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Thu, Jan 3rd 2019 01:00 pm
The University at Buffalo has awarded seven students with the university's first academic badge, a micro-credential that allows students to showcase their mastery of a skill in an area of interest.
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Thu, Jan 3rd 2019 12:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced Tiffany Cook, M.S., was named director of its Adult and Children's Health Homes. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Sheila K. Kee made the announcement.
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Thu, Jan 3rd 2019 12:30 pm
Last Saturday, the Town of Wheatfield hosted a swearing-in ceremony for the recent town justice-elect Angela Stamm-Philipps.
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Wed, Jan 2nd 2019 04:25 pm
The Lewiston Community Lions would like wish readers a very happy new year. The group is currently in partnership with the Village of Lewiston and other organizations working toward the creation of an all-inclusive playground behind the Red Brick Municipal Building.
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Wed, Jan 2nd 2019 04:25 pm
Two emergency department nurses at Mount St. Mary's Hospital were recently recognized by the U.S. Border Patrol for their assistance.
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