Thu, Dec 31st 2015 07:00 am
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz and Commissioner of Health Dr. Gale Burstein have announced the date of the first of six free rabies vaccination clinics provided by the Erie County Department of Health in 2016.
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Thu, Dec 31st 2015 07:00 am
The Grand Island Lions collect used eyeglasses to help individuals in need of sight correction all over the world.
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Wed, Dec 30th 2015 04:30 pm
Chris Musial, vice president and general manager of WBBZ-TV, announced the 2015 Buffalo Broadcasting Hall of Fame presentation will air at 8:30 p.m. Friday on WBBZ.
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Wed, Dec 30th 2015 04:25 pm
Permanent signage was installed this week on the outside of the new Golisano Center for Community Health at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Wed, Dec 30th 2015 03:00 pm
Dunkin' Donuts announced it they would again partner with the American Red Cross for the "Dunkin' Donors Make a Difference" blood drive.
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Wed, Dec 30th 2015 02:45 pm
Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard has announced the Erie County Sheriff's Office will add 16 additional shifts throughout the coming week dedicated to impaired driving enforcement.
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Wed, Dec 30th 2015 02:40 pm
In this season of giving, NOCO Express customers and employees donated $13,000 to support The Salvation Army of Buffalo.
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Wed, Dec 30th 2015 12:50 pm
The public is invited to attend the ceremony. Light refreshments will be served immediately following the event.
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Wed, Dec 30th 2015 10:10 am
The seventh annual New Year's Eve ball drop in the Tonawandas will take place at the base of the Renaissance Bridge.
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Tue, Dec 29th 2015 05:20 pm
The beginning of a new year means starting fresh - particularly when it comes to health habits. In 2016, The Skin Cancer Foundation urges everyone to make skin health a top priority.
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Tue, Dec 29th 2015 05:15 pm
When Better Business Bureau launched Scam Tracker earlier this year, tax scams were projected to be high on the list. What was surprising was how high: More than the next three categories put together.
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Tue, Dec 29th 2015 01:35 pm
Tax Department's free tax assistance sites help eligible taxpayers receive all available credits; taxpayers can prepare and file their income taxes for free directly through www.tax.ny.gov
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Tue, Dec 29th 2015 01:35 pm
Whether it's splashing in the pool, exploring nature, learning a new skill or going on field trips, summer day camp at the Y provides a variety of adventures for children ages 3-15.
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Tue, Dec 29th 2015 01:00 pm
A video produced by Buffalo's 152nd Engineer Company has been named winner of the New York National Guard's first unit video contest.
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Tue, Dec 29th 2015 01:00 pm
Designated Drivers of Buffalo will provide free transportation home for partygoers and their vehicles in the event they have had too much to drink on New Year's Eve. This free service will be available to anyone calling from downtown Buffalo from midnight to 4 a.m. on New Year's Eve.
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Tue, Dec 29th 2015 01:00 pm
Children can celebrate the 310th birthday of American patriot Benjamin Franklin with a special program Monday, Jan. 18, at The History Center (Niagara County Historical Society), 215 Niagara St., Lockport.
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Mon, Dec 28th 2015 04:30 pm
To culminate the organization's 35th anniversary year, Mothers Against Drunk Driving will visit the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, Dec. 30, to ring the NYSE Opening Bell. MADD National President Colleen Sheehey-Church and MADD New York volunteers and staff will attend the special occasion - a first for MADD.
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Mon, Dec 28th 2015 04:30 pm
Travelers traversing between Northeastern airports this holiday season won't have to pass security before finding employees with Erie Community College-aided training.
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Mon, Dec 28th 2015 04:30 pm
Ski Areas of New York, the organization that represents more than 40 ski areas throughout New York, announced ticket discounts at more than 25 ski areas for Discover NY "Ski Day," slated for Jan. 28, 2016.
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Mon, Dec 28th 2015 04:30 pm
Niagara Falls' own Complete Senior Care PACE took first-place honors in both the window and Christmas tree decorating categories of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce's annual decorating contests.
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Mon, Dec 28th 2015 01:40 pm
The Niagara University Family Business Center will host a 13th anniversary gathering, "Celebrating Excellence in Business," Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Pettibone's Grill, One James D. Griffin Plaza, Buffalo.
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Mon, Dec 28th 2015 01:35 pm
Lewiston-Niagara on the Lake Rotary Club has signed on as sponsor of "Bluegrass Mondays," which is presented by the Lewiston Council on the Arts.
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Mon, Dec 28th 2015 01:15 pm
I was a 22-year-old rookie sportswriter at the Buffalo Courier-Express in August of 1977 when at precisely 7 p.m. my idol, legendary columnist Phil Ranallo, walked into the sports department.
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Mon, Dec 28th 2015 10:45 am
Two general permits that clearly describe the technical programs to reduce the potential for water pollution from concentrated animal feeding operations are available for public review and comment through Feb. 7, 2016, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos announced recently.
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Mon, Dec 28th 2015 10:45 am
The Ice at Canalside presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York has open ice-skating planned every day (weather dependent) of winter recess, including New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Ice bike rentals and curling will also be available most days.
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Mon, Dec 28th 2015 10:45 am
New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Jerry Boone recently encouraged New Yorkers to open a New York State 529 College Savings Plan.
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Mon, Dec 28th 2015 10:45 am
Niagara County Community College, in partnership with AAA of Western New York, is offering driver's education classes to young adults in the community who would like to learn to drive.
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Sat, Dec 26th 2015 10:35 am
More than 100 volunteers from throughout the community assisted with this year's Christmas Shoppe of the Mount St. Mary's Neighborhood Health Center held in the Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls on Dec. 19.
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Sat, Dec 26th 2015 07:00 am
Dr. Timothy Osberg of the American Psychological Association, who has done extensive research on addiction and irrational food beliefs, said, "People make resolutions because they look at important milestones, like the new year, as signals of change and a new beginning, so they see it as an opportunity for real change."
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Sat, Dec 26th 2015 07:00 am
For the first time in its 113-year history, the Buffalo Launch Club's commodore is a woman.
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Sat, Dec 26th 2015 07:00 am
The Town of Grand Island has announced the inauguration of the newly elected officials will take place at noon Friday, Jan. 1, at the Buffalo Launch Club, 503 East River Road.
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Sat, Dec 26th 2015 07:00 am
Grand Island Town Supervisor-elect Nate McMurray announced Friday that he will appoint Cyndy Montana as the new assistant to the supervisor at Grand Island Town Hall.
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Thu, Dec 24th 2015 07:00 am
After business was discussed, the Town of Niagara Town Board said goodbye to two of its councilmen: Danny Sklarski and Robert A. Clark.
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Thu, Dec 24th 2015 07:00 am
Increasing safety at Veterans Memorial Community Park was thoroughly discussed by Niagara's Town Board at its Dec. 17 meeting.
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Thu, Dec 24th 2015 07:00 am
After a long career in local government, Town of Niagara Councilman Danny Sklarski is retiring as a public official.
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Thu, Dec 24th 2015 07:00 am
Town Center Focus Group Chairwoman Melissa A. Germann informed Wheatfield residents at Monday's Town Board meeting that a survey would be released in early January on whether or not the town should consider building its own library.
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Thu, Dec 24th 2015 07:00 am
Phyllis, a cute Shih-Tzu mix, has been adopted into a new, loving home. This comes after the drama of being abandoned at a shelter, rescued from euthanasia, having surgery at the Lewiston Animal Hospital, and then being chosen for a role in a film.
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Wed, Dec 23rd 2015 05:30 pm
Following months of anticipation, the community finally has a response from the state's Department of Environmental Conservation's Siting Board on CWM Chemical Services in Porter.
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Wed, Dec 23rd 2015 05:30 pm
Donations by Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center employees provided Christmas presents for 29 families served by the hospital's P3 Center for Teens, Moms and Kids.
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Wed, Dec 23rd 2015 02:00 pm
Following a health checkup at the North Pole, Santa's veterinarian has given the green light to Rudolph's red nose and the rest of the reindeer that will be traveling the world this Christmas Eve.
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