Mon, Apr 16th 2018 11:40 am
Lockport Community Television, along with the Lockport Community Cable Commission and Charter Cable, announced this year's scholarship recipients. This year, $12,300 in scholarships was given to 11 recipients.
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Mon, Apr 16th 2018 11:35 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University presents "Think BIG: The Artists of Autism Services." Featured artists will include Dan Carey, Langston Gardner, Erich Haneberg, Kevin Krauss, James Marino, Daniel Maysonet, Courtney McGovern and Brandon Scott.
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Mon, Apr 16th 2018 11:35 am
The Division of Charitable Gaming of the New York Gaming Commission on Monday announced the launch of a new feature on the commission website that will expedite and enhance the licensing processing for charitable organizations in New York state.
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Mon, Apr 16th 2018 11:00 am
Technically, the season is spring. But it felt more like winter on Sunday in Lewiston, with an inch of ice covering village and town roads. Still, that didn't deter people from coming out to the annual "Taste of Jazz" fundraiser at the Brickyard Brewing Company on Center Street. The event is a benefit for the Northwest Jazz Festival.
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Sun, Apr 15th 2018 02:40 pm
On Saturday afternoon, local high school basketball talent stormed into Niagara Falls High School for the annual PAL/ACE all-star games. The day of basketball included a freshman/sophomore game, as well as a junior/senior game. Each team, for both games, included a mix of the classes. Attendees who showed paid $5 for a ticket and all proceeds earned were donated to the Niagara Police Athletic League.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2018 06:20 pm
The current weather forecast is calling for freezing rain with an ice storm warning in effect for some areas. Despite the calendar saying it is April, drivers need to keep their winter driving skills in place and prepare themselves and their vehicles to combat the elements. If possible, stay home to avoid icy roads and always obey travel bans.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2018 10:50 am
Fifty World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans are traveling from Buffalo to Washington, D.C., as part of a joint effort of M&T Bank and the Buffalo Bills Foundation to host a special Buffalo/Niagara Honor Flight.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2018 07:05 am
The Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation announced this week that work to convert the West River Parkway into an 8-mile multi-use trail will begin on Monday, April 16.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2018 07:00 am
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce will hold the 52nd annual Citizen of the Year awards dinner on Thursday, April 26, to honor six award recipients who have made Grand Island a better place to live, work and play.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2018 07:00 am
A plan to initiate repairs at the historic Frontier House is expected within the next 30 days.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2018 07:00 am
Tuesday evening at the Mug and Musket was full of news of interest for northern Niagara, as the Youngstown Business and Professional Association held its annual membership meeting.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2018 07:00 am
Monday's Lewiston Town Board work session was another light one, with only a handful of items acted upon.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 05:15 pm
On Thursday, the Erie County Legislature voted to approve Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns' request to hire 11 additional civil service employees for the county auto bureaus. The resolution passed through a bipartisan effort. Kearns will use these new positions to add additional Saturday services at the Northtowns Auto Bureau in Tonawanda.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 05:00 pm
The Niagara County Water District has announced that, on Tuesday, April 17, it will conduct a scheduled drinking water transmission shutdown maintenance operation in northern parts of Niagara County. The maintenance is expected to affect the towns of Royalton, Ridgeway, Somerset, Hartland, Lockport, Newfane and Shelby, as well as the villages of Barker, Middleport and Medina.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 05:00 pm
With the weekend weather forecast calling for strong winds, freezing rain and ice accumulation across much of National Grid's upstate New York service area, the company has mobilized more than 1,300 line, service and tree workers and is prepared for the upcoming storm.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 04:10 pm
The annual Home Assistance Referral Team fundraiser returns to the Lewiston Event Center tonight. From 6-10 p.m. guests can mingle with celebrities, try their hand at basket and 50/50 raffles, and watch the Lewiston-Porter Jazz Ensemble perform. Headlining the benefit event is the Summer of '69 All-Star Band, joined by special guest Gary Baker.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 03:25 pm
The Gliding Stars of Western New York will present its 14th annual ice show, "Skating to your Favorite Tunes," at the Northtown Center in Amherst. Fun for the whole family, the show will pay tribute to some of their favorite songs and musical artists.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 03:25 pm
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas named 716 Realty Group as its April Member of the Month.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 03:20 pm
In a recent Facebook post on the "Music Mania Mondays" page shared by the Town of Niagara account, it announced that the 2018 "Music Mania Mondays" concert schedule would be released on Monday, April 16.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 03:20 pm
North Tonawanda's Mayor Arthur G. Pappas has announced the City of North Tonawanda will once again participate in the annual Canal Clean Sweep, going into its 13th year, on Saturday, April 21.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 03:20 pm
The Hon. Gary Strenkoski, Wheatfield town justice, swore in the Wheatfield Business Association's 2018 officers and board members at the group's monthly meeting at Yubb's Restaurant. Sworn in were Rob Allen as president, Jim Candella as vice president, Gilles Dube as treasurer and Danny Maerten as secretary.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 07:30 am
If you're a registered professional nurse or soon-to-be nursing school graduate, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center wants to talk to you.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 07:30 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's bariatric surgery department will conduct a trio of free weight loss patient information seminars during the coming weeks.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2018 07:30 am
Nickel City Con, presented by Dave & Adam's, explodes with the news of Hulk Hogan at the Buffalo Convention Center on Saturday, May 19. He will be appearing on Saturday only with a limited amount of VIP experience, autograph and photo op tickets available.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2018 12:40 pm
In recognition of National Volunteer Week, which begins April 15, New York State Office for the Aging Acting Director Greg Olsen expressed appreciation and admiration for New York state's older volunteers and "the incredible value they bring to our state."
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Thu, Apr 12th 2018 12:40 pm
As part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's 15th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day (April 28), Mount St. Mary's Hospital is joining forces with local law enforcement to help get unused and unwanted drugs out of people's homes.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2018 12:40 pm
The City of Niagara Falls, through the Department of Economic Development, has issued a request for proposal for the site of the former Wendt's Dairy, located along Buffalo Avenue in the city's LaSalle neighborhood.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2018 12:40 pm
To celebrate Earth Day on April 20, National Grid will distribute 1,000 LED light bulbs to individuals who live in the south end of Niagara Falls. Residents of 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th streets, from Pine Avenue to Niagara Street, are eligible for National Grid's "Light Up the Neighborhood" program, which offers new LED lighting in exchange for old light bulbs.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2018 12:40 pm
The United Way of Buffalo & Erie County has announced 13 organizations will receive grant funding from a $1 million commitment from the General Mills Foundation. The partnership aims to improve local community food security. It will support projects that address food access and affordability, and that help to increase employment, ownership and entrepreneurship opportunities related to food in high-need neighborhoods.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2018 12:35 pm
To mark the grand opening of the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center, the board of directors and staff will host three events to introduce the community to the location. The debut weekend will include an opening night celebration on Friday, May 4 (4-9 p.m.), an opening gala on Saturday, May 5 (starting at 5:30 p.m.), and a free community day on Sunday, May 6 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
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Thu, Apr 12th 2018 12:35 pm
The Erie County Department of Central Police Services is joining counterparts nationwide this week to participate in National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, an annual event held in the second week of April to honor and recognize 911 call takers - the "first" first responders - for their dedication and service to the public during some of the most difficult moments in a person's life.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2018 12:35 pm
On Sunday, April 22, countless numbers of New York state residents will participate in Earth Day activities to better the environment. While there are many ways to beautify and protect the earth, the New York State Smokers' Quitline suggests the following as one of the most effective ways to "go green": Quit smoking.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2018 12:35 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the opportunity for local fire departments to apply for a federal fire grant through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. The SAFER initiative, administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency, is aimed at bolstering the nation's ability to respond to fire and fire-related hazards.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2018 12:35 pm
The Buffalo Sabres Foundation joined representatives from Saving Grace Ministries to officially break ground Wednesday on the construction of a ball hockey rink and youth football field that will be part of a new, one-of-a-kind sport complex at Perkins Park in Buffalo.
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Wed, Apr 11th 2018 11:25 am
The Auxiliary of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will hold its Helen M. Smith "Memorial Rock-a-thon" from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday, April 20, in the hospital's upper lobby.
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Wed, Apr 11th 2018 07:00 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is hiring more than 1,000 new and returning lifeguards for the summer season at its swimming beaches and pools.
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Wed, Apr 11th 2018 07:00 am
TEDxBuffalo is giving potential speakers and performers two more weeks to pitch their ideas and talents for its eighth annual event. The deadline, originally April 15, is now 11:59 p.m. April 30.
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Wed, Apr 11th 2018 07:00 am
The Erie County Agricultural Society, sponsors of the Erie County Fair, invites brass, woodwind and percussion musicians, as well as color guard members in grades 7 through 12, to join the Erie County Fair Marching Band this summer. The band is an "all-star" county ensemble representing schools across Western New York. The band performs at parades and events across the region during July and is featured daily at the Erie County Fair.
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Wed, Apr 11th 2018 07:00 am
For the 33rd year, the Kenan Center in Lockport will present the Storrs All High Photo Show, featuring photos by students from 19 high schools from across Western New York.
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Wed, Apr 11th 2018 07:00 am
The Erie County Department of Senior Services and the Center for Elder Law and Justice have announced Elder Law Day 2018 will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 18, at the Adam's Mark Hotel, 120 Church St., Buffalo.
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