Thu, Jul 25th 2013 01:50 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins is sounding the alarm on a proposal that would slash funding for the Community Development Block Grant program in half. Under the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill introduced in the House of Representatives, the program would drop from more than $3 billion to just $1.6 billion nationwide.
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Thu, Jul 25th 2013 01:50 pm
One in eight adults ages 65 and older suffers falls every year, and since more than 40 million seniors who are aging are in their own homes, many of these accidents occur there.
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Thu, Jul 25th 2013 01:50 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto is informing his constituents of flood relief that is available to people affected by the recent flooding.
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Wed, Jul 24th 2013 01:50 am
VIDEO, PICS: Award-winning Canadian band Blue Rodeo entertained Artpark patrons July 23 as part of the "Tuesday in the Park" concert series.
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Wed, Jul 24th 2013 01:30 am
William L. Ross has announced his candidacy for re-election to the Niagara County Legislature.
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Wed, Jul 24th 2013 01:30 am
World Hepatitis Day, July 27, is an annual event that provides international focus to raise awareness and influence a change in disease prevention and access to testing and treatment.
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Wed, Jul 24th 2013 01:30 am
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society Inc. has announced the appointment of Peter Eliopoulos to a three-year term on the board of trustees (effective immediately), and the election of Mark Collard as chair of the BPO Foundation.
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Wed, Jul 24th 2013 12:50 am
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo visited Lockport Tuesday to discuss the New York state flood recovery program and urge eligible residents and businesses in Niagara County to apply for state aid.
The $16 million flood recovery program is intended to provide immediate recovery assistance to victims of recent floods and to address gaps in coverage for impacted homeowners, business owners and farmers in Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery, Niagara and Oneida counties.
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Tue, Jul 23rd 2013 12:35 pm
Building on FASNY's new media and digital platforms, the volunteer programs office has rolled out an online video training program aimed at increasing the number of volunteer firefighters statewide.
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Tue, Jul 23rd 2013 11:15 am
East Aurora Buick GMC Cadillac/West Herr will present the Greater East Aurora Chamber of Commerce 44th annual East Aurora Street Festival & Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, July 27. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during Race Reunion Weekend.
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Tue, Jul 23rd 2013 11:15 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation today announced the adoption of regulations governing the sport of falconry. The adopted regulations are in response to changes to the federal regulations governing the sport of falconry published by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Tue, Jul 23rd 2013 07:00 am
Imagine walking in the shoes of someone struggling with dementia. Then, while observing their daily challenges, devising a map that captures what life is like for them on a typical day - using their perspective - centered on what they need and then turning that map into a plan for that patient's personalized care.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2013 03:40 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced an agreement with Erie County Medical Center to recover $268,493.50 in excess Medicaid payments on claims for services at its dental clinic during the period from Jan. 1, 2006 through Sept. 30, 2012.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2013 01:50 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation advises visitors to the Niagara River Gorge Trail to utilize extreme caution, as the trail network recently sustained extensive damage from severe thunderstorms, high winds and flash flooding.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2013 01:30 pm
North Tonawanda Mayor Robert G. Ortt has announced the city will pick up any bulk items that were damaged as a result of the severe thunderstorm this past Friday night. In addition, any tree branches, or brush related to storm damage can be placed at the curb.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2013 12:35 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center was awarded accreditation from the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program, an independent accreditation organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2013 12:35 pm
On Tuesday, July 30, from 1 to 3 p.m., Niagara University will hold a small reception in honor of the Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., as he steps aside as president. The going away gathering will be held on the Niagara campus in St. Vincent's Hall, rooms 405-406.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2013 12:25 pm
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School celebrated its legacy, as well as the storied history of St. Mary's, Bishop Duffy and Madonna, as part of Alumni Weekend 2013.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2013 11:25 am
Pleasant weather greeted the folks who came to Hennepin Park in Lewiston Sunday afternoon for the Marble Orchard Players production, "The Spirits of 1813."
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2013 09:00 am
The Ransomville Lions will host the organization's annual "Lions Night at the Races" on Friday, Aug. 9, at Ransomville Speedway.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2013 07:00 am
EquiStar Therapeutic Riding Center will host its open house "Fun Day" fundraiser on Sunday, July 28, from noon to 5 p.m., for people of all ages with disabilities to saddle up and experience the thrill of horseback riding.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2013 07:00 am
Buffalo Audubon will continue a landmark habitat restoration project at Joseph Davis State Park in Lewiston throughout the summer. Supported by more than $350,000 in grand funds from federal programs and national funders, this work will provide high-quality habitat for resident and neo-tropical migratory birds.
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Sat, Jul 20th 2013 10:00 pm
The sun broke through the clouds this afternoon, and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra headlined the first "Saturdays on Old Falls Street" concert event of the season in downtown Niagara Falls.
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Sat, Jul 20th 2013 09:35 pm
Electricity gradually returned Saturday afternoon and evening to the homes of National Grid customers in Niagara County that were dark following Friday's storm.
As of 9:30 p.m., less than 1,000 homes were waiting to receive electricity. Just 12 hours earlier, more than 5,000 homes in Lewiston alone were without power. National Grid reported that, at the storm's peak, about 75,000 customers in upstate New York were left in the dark. About 28,500 customers were in the Western New York region - primarily in Erie and Niagara counties.
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Sat, Jul 20th 2013 02:40 pm
North Tonawanda Mayor Robert G. Ortt has announced an emergency shelter has been set up at the North Tonawanda High School Alumni Center, 405 Meadow Drive. The Red Cross is there to assist and provide transportation to those who need it.
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Sat, Jul 20th 2013 02:30 pm
National Grid crews have been working through the night responding to downed wire calls, assessing damage and restoring service after strong thunder and lightning storms and damaging high winds moved through upstate New York Friday evening.
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Sat, Jul 20th 2013 11:00 am
A decades-long sailing tradition on the northern Niagara scene is coming to an end next weekend.
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Sat, Jul 20th 2013 07:00 am
On Saturday, Sept. 7, St. Peter's School in Lewiston will host a celebration to commemorate the 60 years of academic excellence and prestige that it has maintained. The event will begin at 4 p.m. at St. Peter's R.C. Church, where a Mass will be held. It will be followed by a reception at the nearby Barton Hill Hotel & Spa.
Food and refreshments will be available, and an evening program will feature a number of festivities. Alumni, former students, parents, faculty, and those who have shared an experience with St. Peter's are welcome to attend.
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Sat, Jul 20th 2013 07:00 am
Enjoy a taste of all 17 of the Niagara Wine Trail wineries in one convenient setting at the fifth annual Wine & Culinary Festival on Saturday, July 27, and Sunday, July 28.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2013 03:10 pm
For the past 19 years, spectators have come to enjoy the Fly Over Niagara Remote Control Airshow. Hosted by The Wing and Rotor Flying Club of WNY, this event started as a way for remote control airplane enthusiasts to do what they love and for the public to understand the skill of this hobby.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2013 02:20 pm
The Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy is now accepting applications for its part-time police academy, which begins Sept. 3 and continues through May 9, 2014.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2013 02:15 pm
National Grid, in partnership with NU and the Niagara Falls City School District, is providing funding for a graduate-level STEM and advance manufacturing professional development course for 45 teachers.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2013 01:40 pm
The Wheatfield Farmers Market plans to celebrate Christmas in July on Wednesday, July 24, featuring one of its leading citizens as the "jolly old elf."
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Fri, Jul 19th 2013 01:35 pm
When the Lewiston Council on the Arts Marble Orchard Players presented the "Spirits of 1812" at the Hennepin Park Gazebo in Lewiston last summer, one young audience member couldn't contain his enthusiasm.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2013 01:35 pm
The Town of Niagara received a good independent audit report Tuesday, but a bad report from its Belden Center residents impatient with delays in drainage and road repairs.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2013 01:35 pm
A Variety Club fundraiser, the "Grand Island Fun Fest" will be held July 19-21 at Say Cheese, 1771 Love Road, Grand Island.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2013 01:35 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation has announced a scoping public hearing will be held between 5 and 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, to discuss the proposed rehabilitation/replacement of the American Falls bridges, which connect Niagara Falls, Green Island and Goat Island within the Niagara Falls State Park.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2013 01:30 pm
The Buffalo Sabres and the NHL today announced the team's 2013-14 regular-season schedule. The variable pricing designations and box office pricing for individual games will be released at a later date.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2013 07:00 am
For most pups, the best part of a car ride is feeling the breeze in their furry faces as they stick their head out the window. Despite the feel good nature of this pleasurable experience, it's actually a very dangerous habit.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2013 07:00 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, has launched his second community listening tour to meet with constituents throughout the 145th Assembly District to discuss state and local issues and listen to their thoughts and concerns.
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