Tue, Jul 3rd 2018 05:35 pm
Niagara County Department of Social Services employees recently held a "Wear Blue Day" to raise awareness about child abuse and to support the Child Advocacy Center of Niagara, a service of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. By wearing blue and donating a dollar or more each, they demonstrated their commitment to preventing child abuse and supporting strong families. The effort raised $250 for the Child Advocacy Center.
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Tue, Jul 3rd 2018 05:35 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos advised the public that black bears are becoming increasingly active as the summer season ramps up. Homeowners can reduce the potential for human-bear conflicts by preventing bears from accessing food sources.
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Mon, Jul 2nd 2018 08:40 pm
The Village of Lewiston has a new mayor, as Anne Welch was sworn into office on Monday. Her four-year term began with applause, as family, friends and supporters crammed into the Morgan Lewis Village Boardroom to watch the former clerk/treasurer take the oath of office.
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Mon, Jul 2nd 2018 12:10 am
The Buffalo Sabres on Sunday announced the team agreed to terms with goaltender Carter Hutton on a three-year contract with an average annual value of $2.75 million.
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Mon, Jul 2nd 2018 12:10 am
The Buffalo Sabres on Sunday night announced the team acquired forwards Tage Thompson, Patrik Berglund and Vladimir Sobotka, as well as a first-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft and a second-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for forward Ryan O'Reilly.
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Sat, Jun 30th 2018 07:05 am
Thomas Insana's artwork will be on display at the Grand Island Memorial Library right before the holiday and continuing through the month of July.
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Sat, Jun 30th 2018 07:00 am
The Grand Island Garden Walk Committee is hosting the Grand Island Garden walk, featuring gardens across the town. The walk will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 8. Maps of the walk are available at the Town Commons gazebo.
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Sat, Jun 30th 2018 07:00 am
Join the Town of Grand Island for the 43rd annual Dick Bessel Independence Day Run and the 49th annual Independence Day Parade! The kids run begins at 9 a.m. and the adult run starts at 9:10 a.m.
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Sat, Jun 30th 2018 07:00 am
Residents in the Village and Town of Lewiston are undoubtedly familiar with Lewiston Fire Co. No. 1. Headquartered on North Sixth Street in the village, Lewiston No. 1 has played a significant role in serving the community since its incorporation as a fire company in May of 1917.
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Sat, Jun 30th 2018 07:00 am
The It Happened to Alexa Foundation announces its 2018 Great Contraption Race, relocated to the Buffalo River and taking place Saturday, Aug. 18, is now officially open for registrants.
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Sat, Jun 30th 2018 07:00 am
With work sessions now on the shelf for the summer, one could surmise that Lewiston Town Board business has lightened. But one could not tell that from Monday's regular meeting - one that addressed a number of matters and stretched for close to two hours before convening to an executive session.
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Sat, Jun 30th 2018 07:00 am
On July 7 and 8, Niagara Pioneer Soccer League will host the annual R.E. Krug 2018 Niagara Pioneer Soccer League International Tournament at Fort Niagara State Park.
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Sat, Jun 30th 2018 06:55 am
Twelve-year Islander Albert Hujer was the lucky winner of Northwest Bank's $25,000 Home Makeover Sweepstakes. Results were revealed late last week.
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Fri, Jun 29th 2018 09:10 pm
Canadian music royalty again visited Lewiston this week, as Artpark & Company hosted Blue Rodeo with Colin James. Between the two acts, fans were treated to an assortment of rock, blues, country and pop songs.
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Fri, Jun 29th 2018 06:10 pm
On Tuesday, the United Way of Greater Niagara worked with 20 agencies and more than 130 volunteers from General Motors, Katz Americas, PolyOne, Hypertherm, Saint Gobain, Niagara University and the community at large to aid nonprofit organizations and those in need.
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Fri, Jun 29th 2018 06:10 pm
Town of Lewiston Justice Hon. Thomas Sheeran on Wednesday dismissed the Village of Lewiston's charges against Hastings Lewiston without prejudice. What this means is that, if the municipality moves forward with purchasing the Frontier House, the alleged building code violations become the village's responsibility. If the purchase doesn't happen, charges can be refiled against Hastings Lewiston.
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Fri, Jun 29th 2018 06:05 pm
Niagara Falls Mayor Paul A. Dyster and Fire Chief Thomas Colangelo are encouraging residents to stay safe ahead of the upcoming Independence Day holiday.
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Fri, Jun 29th 2018 06:00 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced DEC adopted a rulemaking package that will make the first major update to State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) regulations in more than two decades, preserving the integrity of the regulations and streamlining the environmental review process.
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Fri, Jun 29th 2018 06:00 pm
The New York State Park Police announce stepped-up enforcement as part of the nationwide awareness and enforcement campaign, Operation Dry Water. This weekend, State Park Police are warning boaters that additional officers will patrol state waterways and will have numerous checkpoints set-up as there will be zero tolerance for anyone boating under the influence.
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Fri, Jun 29th 2018 07:00 am
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Fri, Jun 29th 2018 07:00 am
Experience "Music in the Woods," a free Sunday music series presented in Artpark's lower park (Emerald Grove) along the Niagara River Gorge. The 4 p.m. shows include:
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Thu, Jun 28th 2018 08:30 pm
New York State Office for the Aging Acting Director Greg Olsen reminds older New Yorkers and their family members to take precautions in extreme heat, as high temperatures and humidity can create hazardous conditions for older adults.
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Thu, Jun 28th 2018 08:30 pm
Niagara Cup Classic co-chairs David DeMizio, left, of ComDoc, and Dr. Michael Cardamone, right, of Cardamone Chiropractic, present a check for $67,000 to Memorial Medical Center Cardiology Services Director Melissa Rackmil and respiratory therapist Maryanne Tusinski at The Heart Center of Niagara.
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Thu, Jun 28th 2018 08:25 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced DEC has completed revisions to the Lake Ontario general permit related to erosion and shoreline damage caused by the historic high-water levels of Lake Ontario during 2017-18, and is extending the permit authority to Sept. 30, 2019.
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Thu, Jun 28th 2018 08:25 pm
From July 19-28, Niagara University Theatre will continue its mission to present engaging, delightful theater for young audiences productions with "Click, Clack, Moo," presented by The Friends of Niagara University Theatre.
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Thu, Jun 28th 2018 08:20 pm
How has air pollution affected the health of communities in Grand Island, the City of Tonawanda and Town of Tonawanda?
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Thu, Jun 28th 2018 08:15 pm
In a response Thursday, the NYS DMV stated that as of May, 890,000 customers have been on the DMV website and have completed the steps in the document guide, "which clearly states for customers that have had a change of name that they need to provide proof of that change."
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Thu, Jun 28th 2018 05:00 pm
Build-A-Bear Workshop is celebrating the opening of its new store - featuring a fun new format - at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA by offering one free Lil' Brownie Cub teddy bear to the first 20 guests present at the store on Saturday, June 30.
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Thu, Jun 28th 2018 05:00 pm
Last Wednesday, Angela Stamm-Philipps announced her candidacy for justice in the Town of Wheatfield. As a former town prosecutor in Wheatfield, she brings over 20 years of legal experience and knowledge to the bench.
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Thu, Jun 28th 2018 04:05 pm
Located at 5833 Buffalo St., Niagara Records offers everything a music lover could want. It currently sells vinyl and CDs spanning genres such as pop, rock, soul, bluegrass, country, blues and jazz, all neatly organized by genre.
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Thu, Jun 28th 2018 12:15 pm
At 3:20 a.m. Thursday, Niagara County Communications received a 911 call from a resident on Ward Road in the Town of Wheatfield.
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Thu, Jun 28th 2018 07:00 am
Apple CarPlay and Google's Android Auto are less distracting to drivers when compared to built-in vehicle infotainment systems designed by automakers, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
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Wed, Jun 27th 2018 09:35 pm
Wednesday evening, parents, students and staff received the official word that Niagara Catholic Junior and Senior High School would close for good during an emergency parents meeting.
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Wed, Jun 27th 2018 09:00 pm
Nearly six months of fundraising efforts by hundreds of volunteers throughout the Diocese of Buffalo and a late rally by the Western New York community have helped the 2018 Appeal for Catholic Charities surpass its $11 million goal.
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Wed, Jun 27th 2018 09:00 pm
Following the release of the New York State Authorities Budget Office (ABO) report, the Erie County district attorney's office immediately conducted an investigation into the Erie County Water Authority (ECWA) to determine if any criminal violations had occurred.
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Wed, Jun 27th 2018 09:00 pm
The Lewiston Council on the Arts brings back Lewiston's own 1960s rock musicians and friends for the 14th annual "Summer of '69."
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Wed, Jun 27th 2018 03:10 pm
Around mid-afternoon Wednesday, the Northwest Bank on Grand Island, 2300 Grand Island Blvd., was robbed by an unknown suspect.
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Wed, Jun 27th 2018 09:40 am
On Tuesday, Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns held a press conference, calling on the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles to amend what he called "a significant mistake" with its license renewal notifications. The DMV, Kearns said, is failing to alert drivers of the appropriate documents required when applying for a "Real ID" or enhanced driver license.
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Wed, Jun 27th 2018 09:40 am
The Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday announced the 11th annual Buffalo Sabres Foundation Golf Tournament, presented by J.W. Danforth, will take place Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Wanakah Country Club in Hamburg. Registration for the tournament will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a 10 a.m. shotgun start.
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Wed, Jun 27th 2018 09:40 am
As he drove their private coach from Belfast to Dublin, Tony sang for them a mournful ballad of Derry (aka Londonderry), attempting to heal from a long history of sectarian conflict.
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