Fri, Dec 21st 2018 02:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins D-NY-26, announced bipartisan adoption by the House of Representatives of the "First Step Act" (S. 756). The bill provides a comprehensive package of reforms to federal sentencing guidelines and the federal prison system.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2018 02:40 pm
USA Niagara Development Corp. (USAN) board of directors met and authorized the corporation to formally enter into a development agreement with Brine Wells Development LLC or its wholly owned affiliate to start the Hotel Niagara restoration project.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2018 02:40 pm
Niagara Falls City Councilman Chris Voccio has scheduled his "Coffee with Chris" events for the first five months of 2019. These events will be held at 9 a.m. on the first Saturdays of each month. The January and March events will be at Knack's Parkview Cafe, while the February, April and May events will be at Power City Eatery.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2018 02:25 pm
The New York Power Authority is implementing a wide‑reaching, multiyear transmission life extension and modernization (TLEM) program to replace and refurbish transmission assets at sites across the state. The $726 million program, which encompasses the switchyards, substations, transmission line structures and hardware, submarine cables and rights of way that comprise NYPA's transmission system, began in 2012 and is scheduled to be completed in 2025.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2018 02:25 pm
The Niagara Falls Bridge Commission (NFBC) announced it would not charge tolls in celebration of the Christmas holiday.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2018 02:25 pm
The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year, but many serious household accidents occur in December. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, holiday decoration-related accidents sent nearly 13,000 people to emergency rooms last year.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2018 07:00 am
If you're traveling for the holidays this year, you're in good company! Expect to see more travelers than ever on the roads and in the air this holiday season. Nationally, AAA's projection of 112.5 million year-end holiday travelers will set a new record. The number of people taking vacations and also visiting families and friends this season will cap off a busy year for travel. With Christmas and New Year's Day falling on Tuesdays, higher-than-normal travel volume is likely the weekend before. Travelers will notice busy roads and airports throughout the holidays.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 04:05 pm
In an effort to help the less-fortunate - and playing off an idea often debated in news outlets - First Unitarian Universalist Church of Niagara "built a wall." This structure, however, wasn't meant to keep anyone out, but rather to be a source of comfort for people helped by Community Missions.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 01:00 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston celebrated the 14th Tour of Homes event Dec. 1-2. The weekend was full of festive cheer, and attendees were given the chance to tour five beautifully decorated homes.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:55 pm
AAA Western and Central New York is launching a new initiative that aims to reduce deaths and injuries as a result of cellphone use by drivers.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:30 pm
The New York State Canal Corp. announced it has made $1 million in grants throughout the state for projects that raise awareness about the Canal System's rich heritage as well as initiatives to enhance canal trails on land and water.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:30 pm
Beginning with admission for the fall 2019 semester, the University at Buffalo School of Law will accept Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores in place of the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) as part of the application process.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:30 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced the passage of S.2076, the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act. The measure passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday by a vote of 361-3.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:25 pm
As part of round VIII of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's Regional Council initiative, the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council (WNYREDC) was awarded $66 million for 118 projects that build on the region's assets and invest in the future.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:20 pm
A national ranking of top fairs and exhibitions has named the Erie County Fair the largest county fair east of the Rocky Mountains, the fourth-largest county fair in the U.S., and 13th-largest fair overall in North America in 2018. The ranking of fairs, based on attendance, is published annually by CarnivalWarehouse.com. The "Top 50 Fair" list includes all county and state fairs, exhibitions and rodeo shows in the U.S. and Canada.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:15 pm
The Niagara County Pistol Permit Office, generally closed to the public each Wednesday, will be open Dec. 26, the day after Christmas. County Clerk Joseph Jastrzemski noted that, historically, the day after Christmas is especially busy, as staff accommodates permitholders who have most recently received new handguns.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:15 pm
The Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center is nominated in USA Today's 2018 10 Best Readers' Choice travel awards.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 07:00 am
For months now, the Town of Wheatfield Town Board has discussed switching the town's light standards to LED.
The effort, which has been spearheaded by Wheatfield Supervisor Don MacSwan and Councilman Curt Doktor took a step in a positive direction Monday night.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 09:40 pm
A remembrance ceremony was held Wednesday, Dec. 19, on the 205th anniversary of the Tuscarora Nation's brave actions to save Lewiston lives in an 1813 British attack.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:50 pm
The McGuire Group, operator of six health care facilities in New York state, recently announced that Thomas P. Dobiesz celebrated his five-year employment anniversary with the company.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:40 pm
Last week, Sen. Rob Ortt (R,C,I,Ref-North Tonawanda) joined the Olcott Fire Co. to celebrate the purchasing of new rescue equipment, which was made possible by $15,000 in public protection funds secured earlier this year by the senator.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:25 pm
Over $2,000 worth of cash donations were received by the end of the day Sunday and volunteers were able to put together over 100 boxes by Tuesday afternoon.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:20 pm
The Division of Nursing and Allied Health at Niagara County Community College recently announced that the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs awarded continuing accreditation for 10 years to the Surgical Technology program, with an approved satellite campus at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:15 pm
Town of Niagara residents can expect a slight increase in their water and sewer rates come 2019.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:00 pm
This week, the Town of Niagara Police Department has handed out different looking traffic tickets - in fact, those tickets have the looks of $10 Wegmans gift cards.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:00 pm
Last year, Jordan Fox, a graduate of North Tonawanda High School, went above and beyond to set up a fundraiser and hockey game in the memory of Joey Brochey. Fox recently announced the game will make a return for year two from 3-5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22, at Hockey Outlet, 3385 Niagara Falls Blvd.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:00 pm
The Niagara County Pistol Permit Office, generally closed to the public each Wednesday, will be open Dec. 26.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 04:55 pm
Joe E. Sahlen, president of Sahlen Packing Co., on Tuesday announced the company will sponsor construction of a custom motorcycle by renown designers Orange County Choppers to help raise money for a permanent veterans memorial in East Aurora's Knox Farm State Park.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 04:55 pm
The New York State Gaming Commission's Division of Lottery on Tuesday renewed its appeal to "gift responsibly" this holiday season; advising last-minute holiday shoppers to avoid gifting lottery tickets to those under the legal purchase age. The reminder marks the fifth year the lottery has joined with the National Council on Problem Gambling and other lotteries nationwide to promote industry efforts to curb underage gaming and encourage responsible play.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 04:55 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz issued the following statement Tuesday regarding the decision of Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick (4th District) to join the legislature's Democratic caucus:
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 03:50 pm
New York Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood announced a record $174.2 million consumer fraud settlement with Charter Communications Inc. and Spectrum Management Holding Company (together "Charter") for defrauding internet subscribers. The $62.5 million in direct refunds to consumers alone are believed to represent the largest-ever payout to consumers by an internet service provider (ISP) in U.S. history.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 09:55 am
The New York Power Authority board of trustees has approved a $600 million revolving credit facility that will support NYPA's issuance of commercial paper notes to support its established energy-efficiency programs for customers.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 07:00 am
Local elected officials and leadership from Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Catholic Health gathered Monday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and blessing to mark the expansion of the Mount St. Mary's Clearview treatment.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 07:00 am
The Niagara Falls Community Development department released its draft 2019 action plan on Monday for public review and comment.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 03:10 pm
Erie County Comptroller Stefan I. Mychajliw Jr. and his staff supported WNY Heroes' Adopt-A-Hero Family program to make Christmas a little brighter for one local family of six. Meeting with WNY Heroes President/CEO Chris Kreiger, an Iraq War veteran, Mychajliw personally delivered donations and learned more about the agency's year-round efforts.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 02:50 pm
Only five evenings remain to experience the Fairgrounds Festival of Lights at the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg. Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 19, the festival will feature an expanded schedule. Gates will be open from 5-9 p.m. (through Sunday, Dec. 23), with the buildings and grounds staying open until 10 p.m.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 02:45 pm
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA, and Mercado Development have announced plans to develop a "chef inspired" food hall at the Fashion Outlets. The food hall, named Mercado Place, is expected to open in the spring of 2019.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 12:05 pm
The Mad Hatter Tea House recently celebrated a ribbon-cutting alongside members of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 12:00 pm
AAA Western and Central New York has been recognized by Travel Impressions (www.travelimpressions.com), one of the country's largest tour operators selling destinations worldwide, as a "Best of the Best" travel agency. The honor is bestowed on a limited number of agencies and consortia partners whose knowledge and expertise planning and executing memorable vacation experiences on behalf of clients has contributed to their status as a top performer for Travel Impressions.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 12:00 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.37, down 5 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.43. The New York state average is $2.70 - down 4 cents from last week. A year ago, the state average was $2.63.
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