Fri, May 22nd 2015 11:00 am
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo welcomed vacationers, alongside warmer weather and the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend, to explore the many campgrounds owned by New York state.
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Fri, May 22nd 2015 11:00 am
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, spoke on the Floor of the House of Representatives calling for Congress to renew the charter for the Export-Import Bank, an agency with a mission of "supporting American jobs by facilitating the export of U.S. goods and services."
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Fri, May 22nd 2015 11:00 am
Niagara Tourism & Convention Corp. will be present at U.S. Travel Association's IPW, the travel industry's premier international marketplace and largest generator of travel to the U.S.
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Fri, May 22nd 2015 11:00 am
Each year, Community Missions of Niagara Frontier takes an opportunity to honor the volunteers and supporters who make its work possible with its annual Compassion in Action Awards Brunch. The 23rd edition took place at the LaSalle Yacht Club in Niagara Falls Thursday afternoon.
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Thu, May 21st 2015 01:25 pm
The Niagara River Greenway Commission has announced the results of its 43rd round of projects. At a meeting held Tuesday, the commission voted on the following projects as they relate to the principals, goals and criteria that define the Niagara River Greenway Plan.
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Thu, May 21st 2015 01:25 pm
Nearly $8 million in additions and improvements to the National Grid electrical network are underway in Niagara County, the company announced Thursday.
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Thu, May 21st 2015 01:20 pm
The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council held a public meeting Wednesday in Buffalo at the 43North Incubator at the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus Innovation Center.
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Thu, May 21st 2015 01:20 pm
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Thu, May 21st 2015 01:20 pm
State Sen. Marc Panepinto announced Army Sgt. David Lawrence Roustum, killed in action while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom, was inducted into the New York State Senate Hall of Fame.
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Thu, May 21st 2015 01:20 pm
U.S. Rep. Chris Collins, R-NY-27, released the following statement after the House energy and commerce committee approved H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act.
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Thu, May 21st 2015 12:15 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the grand opening of the new $10.2 million Wingate by Wyndham Hotel in downtown Niagara Falls.
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Thu, May 21st 2015 07:00 am
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded all property owners - including homeowners and businesses - to check their assessments for accuracy. The deadline to contest your property assessment, also known as "Grievance Day," is May 26 in most communities.
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Thu, May 21st 2015 07:00 am
The FBI's National Crime Information Center has revealed more than 450,000 children under the age of 18 were reported missing in 2014. To address this issue, the National Crime Prevention Council (home to McGruff the Crime Dog) and AlertID are teaming up to raise awareness, offer innovative mobile technology and important safety tips to help keep children safe.
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Thu, May 21st 2015 07:00 am
The Niagara County Department of Health nursing division, in partnership with the Niagara County Office for the Aging, is offering free diabetes self-management workshops throughout Niagara County.
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Wed, May 20th 2015 07:15 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation have announced the new roundabout that is part of the "Riverway" project will be operational and opened to traffic by this Friday.
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Wed, May 20th 2015 07:15 pm
Water customers of a section of the City of Lockport located south of Outwater Park were notified Monday of a potential problem with their drinking water and were advised, as a precaution, not to drink the water.
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Wed, May 20th 2015 07:15 pm
The New York Power Authority trustees have approved a $2.9 million contract for the construction and relocation of the winter mooring operations of NYPA's ice boom tugboats and barge to a new area within the First Buffalo Marina.
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Wed, May 20th 2015 07:05 pm
The Lewiston Council on the Arts has revealed its programming lineup for 2015.
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Wed, May 20th 2015 07:00 pm
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Wed, May 20th 2015 07:00 pm
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. has announced its 2015 season of summer events and programming at Canalside. This year, Canalside will host more than 1,000 events and activities, including fitness, music, history, festivals and an action-packed slate of options just for kids, all on Buffalo's waterfront.
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Wed, May 20th 2015 07:00 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz and Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein have announced renewed support for the Erie County Department of Health's official partnership in the "Million Hearts" campaign, a national initiative committed to preventing 1 million heart attacks and strokes by 2017.
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Wed, May 20th 2015 07:00 pm
Niagara University's board of trustees granted tenure and approved a slate of promotions to several faculty members during a meeting held May 6.
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Wed, May 20th 2015 06:55 pm
The second annual Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara "Vines & Wines" event will held Thursday to benefit the horticulture program and its participants with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
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Wed, May 20th 2015 06:55 pm
The Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival has announced the availability of a $1,000 scholarship to be awarded to a deserving high school graduating senior who lives in Niagara or Erie counties.
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Wed, May 20th 2015 06:55 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto joined a bipartisan effort Wednesday to extend the deadline for the adoption of teacher and principal evaluation regulations until Nov. 17. The bill (A.7303), which Ceretto is a multi-sponsor on, also seeks to enhance the evaluation and testing process school districts must implement.
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Wed, May 20th 2015 06:55 pm
Seth Meyers, David Duchovny and Jane Krakowski will host "Red Nose Day," NBC's star-studded charity event airing Thursday, May 21 (8-11 p.m. ET).
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Wed, May 20th 2015 06:55 pm
Niagara Casinos was awarded a 4 Green Keys rating from Green Key Global acknowledging its sustainable convention facilities and practices. This topped off another year of environmental initiatives at both Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara.
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Wed, May 20th 2015 10:30 am
Residents living in the Lewiston-Porter School District voted in favor of a $41.7 million budget by an 875 to 301 vote Tuesday. The budget represents an increase of just $446,601, or 1.18 percent, over last year.
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Wed, May 20th 2015 10:10 am
Buffalo Sabres Chief Development Officer Cliff Benson and Vice President of Arena Operations Stan Makowski today announced HARBROCENTER's lineup of retail tenants. Fowler's Chocolates, Clayton's Toys and Modern Nostalgia/Blue Collar will join Red Siren with storefronts along the Main Street side of HARBORCENTER, across from Canalside.
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Tue, May 19th 2015 06:10 pm
43North has announced its partnership with Startup Grind Toronto to sponsor a "Startup Bus" road trip to Buffalo May 28.
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Tue, May 19th 2015 06:10 pm
Empire State Development today announced filming in Buffalo for Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies' "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2" has officially ended.
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Tue, May 19th 2015 06:10 pm
U.S. Reps. Chris Collins and Eric Swalwell (California) introduced H.R. 2409, the Main Street Revival Act, which would expedite local small business development in underserved areas.
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Tue, May 19th 2015 06:05 pm
State Sen. Rob Ortt honored Marine veteran and Purple Heart recipient Lance Corp. Timothy G. Serwinowski Tuesday, and posthumously inducted him into the New York State Veteran's Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the legislative office building.
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Tue, May 19th 2015 06:00 pm
The New York Power Authority Board of Trustees has ratified a contract with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers that will raise salaries and require union members to increase contributions for their health insurance.
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Tue, May 19th 2015 06:00 pm
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue will be present with adoptable dogs from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at Clyde's Feed and Animal Center, 3972 Lockport Olcott Road in Lockport. Meet adoptable dogs Beethoven, Dreyfus, Freddie, Hannah, Heidi, Hope, Jazzy, Phil and Romeo.
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Tue, May 19th 2015 06:00 pm
Grand Island volunteer first responders regularly give to the community. Now, Elderwood at Grand Island is providing an opportunity for the public to give back to these first responders.
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Tue, May 19th 2015 06:00 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced $30,000 in federal grants awarded to Canisius College and the Just Buffalo Literary Center.
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Tue, May 19th 2015 06:00 pm
The Western New York Land Conservancy has announced the 2015 annual meeting and reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at The Buffalo History Museum in Delaware Park in the City of Buffalo.
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Tue, May 19th 2015 05:55 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced Roswell Park Cancer Institute researchers Brahm Segal, M.D., and Kirsten Moysich, Ph.D., have received a five-year, roughly $3 million award from the National Cancer Institute to study immune responses in women with ovarian cancer and to identify biomarkers that can predict response to treatment.
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Tue, May 19th 2015 05:55 pm
The Lewiston Council on the Arts recently received notification of its award of decentralization grant funding in support of two projects.
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