Mon, Oct 1st 2018 02:30 pm
The Erie County Bureau of Weights and Measures ("BWM") recently aided local and federal law enforcement agencies in the detection and arrest of an individual who had installed "skimming" devices to steal credit card information from unsuspecting customers at Erie County gas stations.
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Mon, Oct 1st 2018 01:25 pm
The African Heritage Food Co-Op is celebrating its first "Community Day" this Saturday, Oct. 6. The event will take place at 2616 Highland Ave, Niagara Falls, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
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Mon, Oct 1st 2018 01:20 pm
Everyone can use some extra tips on driving skills in the winter - especially teens! AAA teen driver education reduces teen driving accidents and saves lives. AAA's exclusive driver training program provides 30 hours of classroom instruction and 10 45-minute behind-the-wheel lessons one-on-one with a certified driving instructor. Plus, many area high schools have chosen to partner with AAA to offer high-quality driver education.
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Mon, Oct 1st 2018 01:20 pm
Once again in October we commemorate National Domestic Violence Awareness Month [NDVAM], a time for law enforcement agencies, victim assistance organizations and community leaders to work jointly in generating greater public awareness about domestic violence, prevention strategies and effective responses for victims. It serves as a reminder that communities must speak out in a unified voice to combat domestic violence and to challenge all people in America to support programs that can end this nationwide epidemic.
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Mon, Oct 1st 2018 12:20 pm
With football season here and the holidays fast approaching, local Girl Scouts have just the right treat. Girl Scouts across Western New York will increase their financial literacy and use digital platforms to engage customers to purchase candy and nut products along with magazines Oct. 1 through Nov. 10.
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Mon, Oct 1st 2018 12:20 pm
At an Aug. 26 news conference, the Most Rev. Richard J. Malone announced the Diocese of Buffalo would establish a new office of professional responsibility. Its mission would be to review the diocesan code of conduct, strengthen it wherever necessary, and enforce it.
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Mon, Oct 1st 2018 12:15 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced lottery drawings for waterfowl hunting season at Beaver Island, West River Shoreline Trail and Strawberry and Motor islands have been scheduled.
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Mon, Oct 1st 2018 12:15 pm
"See It Through Buffalo," the documentary short that has played to hundreds of thousands of visitors in Venice, Italy, since May, will premiere in Western New York this week as part of the Buffalo International Film Festival.
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Mon, Oct 1st 2018 12:10 pm
The National PACE Association proclaimed September as National PACE Month, an opportunity to celebrate the lives improved by Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). This year's theme of "Caring for Caregivers, Caring for You" highlighted the role of caregivers and the support provided to them by PACE programs.
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Mon, Oct 1st 2018 12:10 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.88, up 3 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.56. The New York state average is $2.99 - the same as last week. A year ago, the state average was $2.75.
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Mon, Oct 1st 2018 12:10 pm
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Sun, Sep 30th 2018 01:05 pm
The opportunity to "paint light" on a historic fortress drew hundreds of people to Old Fort Niagara on a crisp, fall Saturday night, helping make the Rochester Institute of Technology's nighttime Big Shot photograph a picturesque success.
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Sat, Sep 29th 2018 09:30 am
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Family & Children's Service of Niagara is coordinating the fifth annual Domestic Violence Ribbon Walk on Tuesday, Oct. 2, starting at 4:30 p.m. The walk will begin at the corner of Main and Third streets in Niagara Falls. Following brief remarks, the participants will take a collective stand against DV as they walk down Third Street tying purple ribbons on the trees between Main and Niagara streets.
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Sat, Sep 29th 2018 09:25 am
The League of Women Voters of Buffalo/Niagara states that, from stemming population decline to starting unique new businesses, settlers from afar are making a positive impact on the local and state economy.
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Sat, Sep 29th 2018 07:05 am
Summer has now become autumn in the River Region - with those scenic drives in the countryside, U-pick visits, fall plants and pre-Halloween pumpkin buying, farm hayrides and the like being the norm.
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Sat, Sep 29th 2018 07:00 am
Grand Island Fire Chief Chris Soluri reports that Fuccillo Chevrolet has formed a noteworthy partnership with the Grand Island Fire Co. through a generous donation of $8,500 towards the purchase of special fire prevention giveaway T-shirts. GIFC officers welcome such corporate support and appreciate it.
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Sat, Sep 29th 2018 07:00 am
Opponents of Tonawanda Coke say they're back where they were four years ago in the fight to close the facility, but are making plans for more action.
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Sat, Sep 29th 2018 07:00 am
On Sept. 20, a group of Grand Islanders showed up to recognize fellow Island resident Paul Leuchner, who was the guest of honor at the annual Western New York Land Conservancy Gala held in the Marquis Ballroom of the restored Lafayette Hotel.
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Sat, Sep 29th 2018 07:00 am
Families often rally around their loved ones, and two Grand Island residents are no exception. Grand Islanders Bethany and Carly (Joslyn) Bernatovicz will participate in a diabetes charitable bike ride next weekend for their nephew and cousin, respectively, Jay Kuehmeier.
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Sat, Sep 29th 2018 07:00 am
The Lewiston Town Board gave its OK on a new a solar facility under its new solar law on Monday. Specifically, it approved a special use permit to allow for construction of a proposed utility scale solar energy project on property owned by Town Building/Zoning Inspector Tim Masters at 1897 Swann Road.
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Sat, Sep 29th 2018 07:00 am
Look for some movement next year on a new town park in northern Lewiston along the Niagara River.
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Sat, Sep 29th 2018 07:00 am
Young creators gathered together on Sept. 16 to build their best juice stands as part of the "Grannie's Lemonade Stand Showdown" at Niagara's Honeymoon Sweets.
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Fri, Sep 28th 2018 11:40 pm
Friday night was something players on coach Russ Nixon's Falcons squad won't forget for a long time. In front of a packed crowd at Terry Harvey Field, including a loud and proud Black Hole student section, the Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons defeated Kenmore West for a homecoming victory, 28-21.
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Fri, Sep 28th 2018 07:55 pm
The "SiriusXM Presents: Goo Goo Dolls - Dizzy Up The Girl 20th Anniversary Tour" visits Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo for 8 p.m. shows on Oct. 19-21. Per the band's marketing agent, BB Gun Press, each night will see the Goo Goo Dolls perform the full record, then stage an additional set "packed with surprises and more of their hits."
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Fri, Sep 28th 2018 05:30 pm
SPCA representatives, Estelle and Animal Cruelty Investigator Ryan Scott accepted a $2,500 donation from Niagara's Choice Federal Credit Union. The donation was from the proceeds of the Credit Union's annual golf tournament held this past August at the Frontier Golf Club.
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Fri, Sep 28th 2018 03:30 pm
Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns announced the creation of "Honoring the Fallen," the newest initiative in the Erie County Clerk's S.A.L.U.T.E.S. (Showing Appreciation, Loyalty, and Unity Towards Erie County Servicemembers) program. This initiative is designed to give discounts from local businesses to the mothers, fathers and spouses of Erie County soldiers who have been killed in action.
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Fri, Sep 28th 2018 03:30 pm
The renovated Locks District Museum, which tells the story of the Erie Canal and the vital role Lockport has played in its rich heritage, will have its formal dedication on Saturday, Sept. 29.
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Fri, Sep 28th 2018 03:30 pm
A new program to empower and improve self-esteem among adolescent girls in Niagara Falls has been awarded a $4,000 grant by the WNY Women's Foundation.
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Fri, Sep 28th 2018 03:25 pm
Neil Dashkoff, M.D., medical director of the Niagara County cardiac catheterization laboratory at The Heart Center of Niagara, will give a free presentation on cardiac health, Wednesday, Oct. 10, at Elderwood at Grand Island, 2850 Grand Island Blvd. His talk, titled "Prevention, Symptoms and Treatment of a Heart Attack," will begin at 2 p.m.
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Fri, Sep 28th 2018 03:25 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced public meetings on the status of Lake Ontario's alewife population and changes to 2019 trout and salmon stocking. The meetings will be held in Niagara, Oswego and Monroe counties in October.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2018 04:50 pm
The North Tonawanda Department of Youth, Recreation and Parks is currently accepting registrations for its pickleball program.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2018 04:50 pm
Tonawanda Aglow International is hosting a public speaker at its monthly breakfast. Dr. Helen E. Ekeh will speak at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Wheatfield Community and Senior Center, 2790 Church Road. The breakfast is $10 and catered by Scirati's.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2018 04:45 pm
The following is a list of upcoming events at the North Tonawanda Public Library:
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Thu, Sep 27th 2018 04:45 pm
The North Tonawanda Youth, Recreation and Parks Department along with the Gateway Committee is sponsoring its annual Haunted Harbor on Saturday, Oct. 13.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2018 04:40 pm
With the help of City of North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur Pappas and Director of the Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas Cathy Oddo, the duo helped United Healthcare cut the ribbon for a new office at 525 Wheatfield St., Suite 32, North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2018 03:50 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the release of the second of three New York State Trail supporter patches.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2018 03:50 pm
This weekend marks the beginning of Locktoberfest celebrations across the state. Sponsored by the New York State Canal Corp., Locktoberfest was launched in 2014 as a way to show activities along the canals are still going strong even when the leaves start to change.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2018 03:50 pm
On Wednesday, U.S. Reps. Ron Kind (WI-03), Suzan DelBene (WA-1) and Brian Higgins (NY-26) called on U.S. Trade Rep. Robert Lighthizer to slow the pace of North American Free Trade Agreement renegotiations, and take the necessary time to come to a fair agreement with Canada on dairy export pricing.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2018 03:45 pm
It's hard to believe the Niagara-Wheatfield athletics season is already through one month. The teams have reached homecoming week, which includes themed days, the always competitive pindodge game, powder puff football and, of course, the Friday night lights football game. With that, here's how the Falcons teams are shaping up heading into homecoming on Saturday.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2018 03:40 pm
The Aquarium of Niagara has received accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. This recognizes its commitment to the highest standards in animal care, education, conservation and guest experience.
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