Fri, Nov 18th 2016 03:55 pm
Shannon Cayea has been named executive director of Elderwood at Wheatfield. The senior living campus consists of a nursing and assisted living community at 2600 Niagara Falls Blvd., and an independent living apartment and patio home community at 100 Crestwood Court.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2016 03:50 pm
Members of the Niagara County Central Rotary and the Niagara County Community College Rotaract Club (sponsored by the Niagara County Central Rotary) recently came together to clean up the roadside of state Route 31 from Townline Road to Shawnee Road.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2016 03:50 pm
North Tonawanda has officially adopted its 2017 budget. In a special session before Tuesday's regular meeting at City Hall, the Common Council unanimously approved the $36,424,619 general fund budget.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2016 02:30 pm
A $500,000 gift from Robert and Lynda Engel will be used to support the Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M. Endowed Scholarship at Niagara University.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2016 10:40 am
The ribbon was cut Thursday at the new Pulse Arena, located on the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino gaming floor. Special guests joined celebrity guests Downtown Julie Brown, Tiffany and members of the Buffalo Bills alumni at a kickoff party filled with appetizers, prizes and dancers.
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Thu, Nov 17th 2016 04:30 pm
Santa's sleigh will be making a stop in Lewiston on Saturday, Dec. 3, at St. Peter R.C. School.
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Thu, Nov 17th 2016 04:25 pm
The first lecture in a new Niagara University series on health care took place Nov. 3 in the B. Thomas Golisano Center for Integrated Sciences. The presentation by well-known physician Dr. David Holmes, titled "Underserved Medicine: Globally and Locally," kicked off a series that's sponsored by the Dr. John J. Hughes, '67 Endowment.
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Thu, Nov 17th 2016 04:20 pm
From noon until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, Sacarissa Bell Rose Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF), will collect items for the needy at the Lewiston Christmas Walk. Members seek new or gently used hats, scarves, gloves, mittens and socks. Cans of soup with pull tops will also gratefully be accepted.
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Thu, Nov 17th 2016 04:10 pm
Erie County Department of Public Works Commissioner John Loffredo has announced his intention to retire at the end of January 2017, bringing to a close his five-year tenure as commissioner under the Poloncarz administration.
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Thu, Nov 17th 2016 04:10 pm
Jessica Visser, R.N., was named vice president of patient care services at Mount St. Mary's Hospital. MSM President and CEO Gary C. Tucker, FACHE, made the announcement.
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Thu, Nov 17th 2016 04:00 pm
Forty-one percent of households in Erie County struggle to afford basic household necessities, including 26 percent who live above the federal poverty line and whose members are working, according to a report released by the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County.
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Thu, Nov 17th 2016 04:00 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Thursday announced Patrick Kaleta has been hired to serve as the team's youth hockey ambassador. In this role, Kaleta will implement and manage the Buffalo Sabres' Learn to Play program.
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Thu, Nov 17th 2016 04:00 pm
Empire State Development on Thursday announced taxpayers in Tonawanda will receive assistance as part of the electric generation facility cessation mitigation program, which was enacted as part of the 2016-17 state budget.
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Wed, Nov 16th 2016 03:10 pm
2016 marks the 12th year for what has become a time-honored holiday tradition in Western New York. The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights at the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg will flip the switch on more than 1 million twinkling lights on a newly expanded drive through route at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25.
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Wed, Nov 16th 2016 03:05 pm
Nearly 300 students, faculty, staff, administrators and community members assembled in the Castellani Art Museum's main gallery to listen to a candid, unscripted presentation by "Vaticanologist" John L. Allen Jr.
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Wed, Nov 16th 2016 02:30 pm
We are living through exciting times of modern medicine where we can get treatment for many diseases, which were considered incurable in the past.
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Wed, Nov 16th 2016 02:30 pm
Researchers at the University at Buffalo have received a $239,000 grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to study what happens when seemingly harmless bacteria overstay their welcome.
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Wed, Nov 16th 2016 12:20 pm
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School, the Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club, Niagara University and the Niagara Police Athletic League held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to officially open The Niagara Community Center. Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster delivered a proclamation commemorating the event, and lauding the venue's benefits to the Cataract City.
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Tue, Nov 15th 2016 02:40 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recognized eight organizations for state-of-the-art programs and commitment to environmental sustainability, social responsibility and economic viability at the 13th annual New York State Environmental Excellence Awards, held at Union College's Park Hall.
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Tue, Nov 15th 2016 02:40 pm
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Zach Bogosian announced plans for "Casino for a Cause," which is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at the Town Ballroom, 681 Main St., Buffalo.
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Tue, Nov 15th 2016 02:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced a federal grant totaling $245,460 for Launch NY through the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The award was funded through the EDA's Seed Fund Support Program, which is aimed at filling the gaps in early-stage capital for startup companies.
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Tue, Nov 15th 2016 02:10 pm
Congressman Chris Collins, NY-27, released the following statement after House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan announced Collins will serve as congressional liaison to President-elect Donald Trump's administration transition team.
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Tue, Nov 15th 2016 02:10 pm
Thurman L. Thomas, the retired Buffalo Bills running back and Pro Football Hall of Famer, headlines a slate of individuals who will be honored during Niagara University's President's Dinner Nov. 18 at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2016 04:55 pm
The Erie County Department of Social Services is now accepting applications for 2016-17 Home Energy Assistance Program regular benefits, with county officials anticipating increased need and encouraging residents to apply for benefits online to avoid potentially lengthy waits at HEAP offices.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2016 04:00 pm
The Western New York Power Proceeds Allocation Board voted on Monday to recommend $2,490,000 in funding to three entities in the region, including Campus Labs, 43North and PostProcess Technologies.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2016 03:50 pm
Shoppe On Main, 2714 Main Street Newfane, will host its holiday shopping weekend Nov. 18-20. Extended hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Sunday. Customers can enjoy cookies and tea and, by shopping in store, help to support more than 50 local artists.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2016 03:50 pm
The Lewiston Choraleers will kick off its popular holiday concert series at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, 620 Center St., Lewiston. The performance will be part of the annual Lewiston Christmas Walk, sponsored by the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2016 03:50 pm
Traditional holiday music re-imagined by jazz quintet What Would Mingus Do? will be the first in a series of performances in the Kenan Center's Taylor Theater in Lockport. The concerts will feature two 45-minute sets and take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2 and 3.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2016 03:50 pm
On Sunday, Nov. 20, Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue Inc. will host a fundraiser titled "Family Bowling Afternoon" at the Lewiston Event Center, 845 Cayuga St.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2016 03:05 pm
Santa Claus is coming to town - and he's arriving by Rainbow Air Helicopter. The public is invited to witness this free, first-time event as Santa arrives on Old Falls Street, USA, at the cross-section of Rainbow Boulevard, at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2016 03:00 pm
Clyde's Feed had announced its 2016 Purina "Check-R-Board Days," a customer appreciation event, will take place at both locations (3972 Lockport Olcott Road, Lockport; and 351 Union St., Hamburg) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. Customers can take advantage of special savings on select items throughout the store.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2016 11:30 am
The closest supermoon in nearly 70 years was visible Sunday night and then appeared even closer about 20 minutes after 6 on Monday morning.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2016 07:00 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston has announced tickets are now on sale for its 12th annual Tour of Homes, scheduled for Dec. 3-4 in historic Lewiston.
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Sat, Nov 12th 2016 07:00 am
As the drop-dead day nears for adoption of the Town of Lewiston's $16.820 million final budget for 2017, the Town Board spent the past week in discussions, first Monday with the Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees, and then on Wednesday, hearing from residents in a lightly attended public hearing at Town Hall.
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Sat, Nov 12th 2016 07:00 am
Care-n-Share food pantry is working to make Thanksgiving and Christmas a little nicer for families in need.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 09:50 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Health emergency response personnel, New York State Office of Emergency Management and New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control worked along with local fire department and emergency responders to advise on round-the-clock air quality data for any public health impacts to public and the environment.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 05:35 pm
The Health Association of Niagara County Inc. reports the recent 2016 HANCI Senior Prom was a "historical success," with more than 375 seniors and students participating in the signature event.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 05:30 pm
Family Promise of WNY, a community organization providing temporary shelter and support to families experiencing homelessness within Western New York, took first at the inaugural Pitch 10 on Thursday evening. The event was organized by United Way of Buffalo and Erie County's Next Generation United.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 05:25 pm
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 01:50 pm
The 29th annual Amherst Invitational will take place this Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 12-13, at the Northtown Center. The event is free for the public to attend. It runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday; while Sunday's events will begin at 9 a.m. and are scheduled to conclude around 1 p.m.
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