Tue, Jan 9th 2018 10:55 am
Amid the conical hats, demands for hot tea and general hullabaloo of New Year's Eve was a mini-documentary about a new program that launched last fall at a high school in Boca Raton, Florida. Produced by MassMutual, the three-minute piece spotlighted We Dine Together, a lunch club started by four teenagers that endeavors to combat social isolation.
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Tue, Jan 9th 2018 10:55 am
OneJet, the air transportation network that provides consumers increased access to nonstop travel in small and medium markets, announced customers can start purchasing tickets for flights between Buffalo and Albany today.
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Tue, Jan 9th 2018 10:50 am
Prior to Christmas, DiMino Tops Lewiston partnered with Niagara Frontier Publications to sponsor the annual holiday coloring contest. The supermarket displayed each child entrant's work in the foyer and then donated gifts to the winning posters.
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Tue, Jan 9th 2018 10:45 am
Rite Marketplace has announced it is accepting job applications for its 66th store, the 28,000-square-foot Price Rite of Amherst, located at 4220 Maple Road, scheduled to open in early 2018. The supermarket chain, known for its streamlined shopping experience and prices, is looking to hire approximately 85 employees for full- and part-time positions including cashiers, stocking clerks, produce and meat department team members and supervisory roles.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2018 08:20 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has promoted Amy Wojciechowski, PharmD, BCPS-AQ ID, BCCCP, to infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship coordinator. Her appointment was effective Jan. 2.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2018 08:20 pm
Niagara University's commitment to holding itself to the highest national and international standards in teacher education has been reaffirmed.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2018 02:10 pm
James Joseph Lombardi, age 83, of Lewiston, died peacefully after a lengthy illness on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2018 01:55 pm
The New York State Agricultural Society, the oldest agricultural organization in NYS, honored Jim Bittner with its Distinguished Service award at its 186th meeting.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2018 01:50 pm
The Niagara Arts Guild will meet at the Dale Center at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19. The group, celebrating its 70th year, will have a demonstration of the drawing and painting of hair (human and animal) by President Nicole Milley.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2018 01:50 pm
It was another full house in Youngstown over the weekend at the "12th Night Ball" fundraiser at Old Fort Niagara.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2018 01:50 pm
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Mon, Jan 8th 2018 01:15 pm
Empower, the not-for-profit organization formerly known as Niagara Cerebral Palsy, will host job fairs for direct care positions at several Niagara County locations in the month of January. Dates, times and locations are as follows:
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Mon, Jan 8th 2018 01:15 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston's January program, titled, "If Ever There Was A Time, I Wish I Were There," will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2018 12:15 pm
Artpark & Company on Monday announced the Tedeschi Trucks Band's fourth installment of their annual multiband "Wheels of Soul" summer tour will headline the "Tuesdays in the Park" concert series at 6 p.m. July 17. Tickets go on sale at noon Friday, Jan. 12.
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Sat, Jan 6th 2018 08:00 am
An agreement to purchase the Frontier House appears to have fallen through, and the Village of Lewiston's most famous property is, once again, up for sale.
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Sat, Jan 6th 2018 07:00 am
The atmosphere in Grand Island Town Hall was tense as the Grand Island Town Board approved, by a split 3-2 vote along party lines, a promotion for the town's deputy town clerks, after a contentious debate.
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Sat, Jan 6th 2018 07:00 am
On a cold New Year's Day, four newly elected town officials, their families, friends and other interested Island residents were at the Buffalo Launch Club, waiting for the inauguration of four newly elected town officials to begin. Only one person was missing when the clock struck noon: New York State Supreme Court Justice Russell Buscaglia.
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Sat, Jan 6th 2018 07:00 am
Huth Road Elementary School has a new interim principal.
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Sat, Jan 6th 2018 07:00 am
With a new supervisor (John "Duffy" Johnston) and two new council members (Irene Myers and Tim Adamson) sworn-in, the Town of Porter held its reorganizational meeting for 2018. Tuesday's session saw a number of authorizations, appointments and approvals, including the following:
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 05:30 pm
The is accepting letters of intent for its 2018 competitive grant process. Organizations submitting a letter must address at least one of the Community Foundation's four community goals:
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 05:30 pm
New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs, R-60, called on the New York State Department of Labor to rescind its proposed employee scheduling rule citing the "devastating impact" it would have on businesses throughout New York. Jacobs issued his call after the conclusion of a State Senate hearing he co-chaired to help determine the effects of the proposed rule on businesses and employment, as well as economic development efforts across the state.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 05:30 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has issued a consumer alert, warning both consumers and businesses about price-gouging ahead of this week's winter storm that is impacting parts of New York state.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 05:00 pm
Empire State Development announced Northland Workforce Training Center will hold its first applicant information session for people interested in pursuing careers in advanced manufacturing and energy. Students, job seekers, women, men and veterans should plan to attend the Jan. 6 session from noon until 1 p.m. at the Delavan-Grider Community Center.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 04:35 pm
The following locations serve as Niagara Falls warming centers:
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 03:25 pm
The American Legion, Grand Island Post 1346 will hold its general meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, at the Loyal Order of The Moose Lodge, 2524 Grand Island Blvd. All members are requested and urged to attend.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 03:10 pm
When the New Years Eve ball dropped to signify the start of 2018, it also signified change. As people began setting New Years resolutions to change lifestyles, the Town of Wheatfield also adjusted to change.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 03:10 pm
For years, Terry Vosburgh, CEO of Voz Cycle City, has been giving back to the local community with toy funds that help children and families have an enjoyable holiday season. In 2017, Vosburgh, with the help of local organizations and businesses, raised over $10,000 that went to purchasing toys and bicycles for local families with veterans through WNY Heroes.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 03:10 pm
A portion of Vandervoort Street will be dedicated as "Hope Way" on Jan. 6 to honor the efforts of local organizations and community members who are working together to bring hope to the city and a neighborhood where hope is needed.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 03:10 pm
At Tuesday night's reorganization meeting for the City of North Tonawanda, the Common Council voted to keep Alderman Eric Zadzilka as the president of the council. Alderman Robert Pecoraro initially nominated Zadzilka, which then Alderman Donna Braun seconded. There were no other nominations for the spot.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 03:10 pm
As the clock turned to 2018, North Tonawanda rang in the New Year by swearing in elected candidates from November.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 03:10 pm
On New Year's Day, Gary Strenkoski was sworn in as the Town of Wheatfield's town justice.
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Thu, Jan 4th 2018 05:35 pm
The Rev. Craig D. Pridgen, senior pastor at True Bethel Baptist Church, Niagara Falls, and a senior business and planning analyst at M&T Bank, has been elected to the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center board of directors.
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Thu, Jan 4th 2018 05:30 pm
On Thursday, New York State Sen. Rob Ortt, R-North Tonawanda, called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to delay the NY SAFE Act's pistol recertification deadline. As outlined in the NY SAFE Act, pistol permitholders who fail to recertify their license by the Jan. 31 deadline will have their license revoked.
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Thu, Jan 4th 2018 05:30 pm
Niagara County's newest judge began the week in Albany, attending specialized training, while her staff settled in at the Niagara County Courthouse in Lockport.
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Thu, Jan 4th 2018 05:30 pm
It's no secret Niagara County residents are very generous. This Christmas, families served by the Child Advocacy Center of Niagara learned just how generous Niagarans can be.
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Thu, Jan 4th 2018 05:25 pm
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Thu, Jan 4th 2018 05:25 pm
The Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America has announced its 2018 board of directors.
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Thu, Jan 4th 2018 05:15 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce announced the ribbon-cutting ceremony for EG Tax in Lewiston has been postponed due to expected inclement weather this weekend.
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Thu, Jan 4th 2018 05:15 pm
Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bone loss and injury are all common causes of hip pain that can prevent one from being able to perform daily activities. If hip replacement surgery is in the future, but a lengthy recovery and fear of complications are stopping someone from taking the next step, there are other options to consider.
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Thu, Jan 4th 2018 12:15 pm
Waking up on New Year's Day was different this year. It wasn't that dates changed to 2018, or drastic cold weather, it was being able to say six words that had been absent from a Western New Yorker's vocabulary for what seemed like an eternity: "The Bills are in the playoffs."
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