Fri, Apr 4th 2025 11:00 am
The Grand Island Memorial Library invites families to celebrate the Easter season at the 2025 Easter Egg Trail, presented by the Grand Island Recreation Department, Grand Island Memorial Library and Miracle League of WNY.
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Thu, Apr 3rd 2025 10:10 am
The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine is partnering with TeamSmile and the SUNY Erie Dental Hygiene program to provide a half-day of free dental care to students from eight area elementary schools on Friday, April 4, at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.
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Mon, Mar 31st 2025 04:30 pm
Niagara University is inviting the community to "Take Back the Night" on April 3 through participation in an annual event that aims to end sexual, relationship and domestic violence in all forms.
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Mon, Mar 31st 2025 10:40 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the opening of applications for the second annual Empire State Service Corps program, encouraging State University of New York students to apply for one of 500 paid civic and service internships for this upcoming fall.
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Fri, Mar 28th 2025 05:10 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Friday announced the rosters for the 19th Scotty Bowman Showcase Presented by AMR.
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Fri, Mar 28th 2025 10:55 am
The Grand Island Board of Education honored Brooke Christensen, senior track and field athlete, at its meeting held Tuesday at Grand Island High School.
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Fri, Mar 28th 2025 07:00 am
Grand Island High School is now accepting nominations for the Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The nomination window is open through Friday, April 18.
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Fri, Mar 28th 2025 07:00 am
Niagara Wheatfield Class of 1975 will celebrate its milestone 50th class reunion on June 7. A private event will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Niagara Falls - Riverside, 7001 Buffalo Ave.
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Thu, Mar 27th 2025 11:25 am
Students at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center, in the EMS and health occupation technician (HOT) programs, recently got to participate in a simulated birth thanks to Catholic Health.
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Wed, Mar 26th 2025 09:00 pm
Tops Friendly Markets and Great Falls Council, Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America), have teamed up to help alleviate food insecurity in 14 counties from Western to South and Central New York and Central Pennsylvania ahead of the upcoming Passover and Easter season.
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Wed, Mar 26th 2025 08:55 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens welcomes the community to enjoy a newly constructed indoor play space for kids and families.
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Tue, Mar 25th 2025 05:00 pm
Students in the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center's SkillsUSA organization came up with a great community service project to promote career and technical education - and brighten the day of some young hospital patients in the community.
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Tue, Mar 25th 2025 11:10 am
As part of New York state's hiring drive, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is ready to hire lifeguards for the 2025 swimming season.
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Thu, Mar 20th 2025 12:15 pm
The Erie County Fair is excited to announce a unique opportunity for middle and high school choirs in Western New York. In partnership with the legendary rock band Foreigner, the Erie County Fair is hosting a choir contest that will give one lucky choir the chance to perform on stage with the band on Aug. 7.
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Thu, Mar 20th 2025 12:15 pm
All high school seniors planning to enter a trade school or college this fall - including homeschoolers - are invited to apply for one of scholarships offered annually by the Youngstown Lions Club for students living in Youngstown the Town of Porter or Ransomville.
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Thu, Mar 20th 2025 11:50 am
The New York Power Authority and Northland Workforce Training Center on Wednesday celebrated the launch of a new automotive technician program designed to narrow the skill gap for local labor trained in the auto industry.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2025 08:40 pm
The Lewiston Garden Club will fund a $1,000 scholarship for a graduating high school senior who has demonstrated a commitment to improving the environment and a strong involvement in community service.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2025 08:35 pm
The Lewiston-Porter Distinguished Alumni committee is seeking nominations for the 2025 Lewiston-Porter Distinguished Alumni Recognition Day to be held Friday, Oct. 24.
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Fri, Mar 14th 2025 07:00 am
Members of Youngstown Scout Troop 829 spent Sunday morning helping prepare military tributes for the 2025 Town of Porter "Hometown Heroes" banner program.
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Thu, Mar 13th 2025 12:40 pm
SUNY Niagara will present "Risk, Boom and Rebirth: 200 Years on the Erie Canal" from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, in the E Building on the college's Sanborn campus. This daylong conference exploring the enduring legacy of one of the most transformative waterways in American history is free and open to the public.
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Thu, Mar 13th 2025 11:05 am
The Erie County Sheriff's Office is a vast organization that provides police services to over half of the county, operates two jails and manages the health care of about 800 incarcerated individuals each day.
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Thu, Mar 13th 2025 11:00 am
"Healthy Heart Night" is an annual event at Kaegebein Elementary School that is about "having the community come together," said Principal Dave Janicki-Howe. He said the thing that he enjoyed most about the event, which occurred Feb. 6, was "Having all of the parents and all of the kids have fun. I think this is what it's all about."
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Tue, Mar 11th 2025 01:55 pm
SUNY Niagara is hosting hands-on technical experience designed to inspire and encourage girls aged 13 and up to explore careers in manufacturing. This interactive event, organized in partnership with dream it DO IT Western New York, will take place March 22 in the welding lab on the college's Sanborn campus.
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Mon, Mar 10th 2025 05:15 pm
Girl Scouts of Western New York hosted its highly anticipated "Mega Cookie Drop" event this past weekend. Thousands of Girl Scouts, volunteers and community supporters came together to receive and distribute cases of the iconic cookies, marking the start of an empowering season of entrepreneurship, leadership and community impact.
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Thu, Mar 6th 2025 04:30 pm
Touch a hot plate and your hand flies back. While the response is almost instant, researchers are still working to better understand the molecular mechanisms behind these sensations of heat and pain.
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Thu, Mar 6th 2025 04:30 pm
The Burchfield Penney Art Center is thrilled to announce that, thanks to a generous grant from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, admission is now free for all K-12 students through December of 2025, including for students visiting as part of school tours.
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Thu, Mar 6th 2025 02:20 pm
More than half of people who experience sudden cardiac arrest out of hospital don't receive immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), contributing to a high death rate.
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Tue, Mar 4th 2025 04:40 pm
SUNY Niagara President Lloyd Holmes announced this week that 10 faculty members have advanced in their careers at the college.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2025 11:00 am
Principal Hillary Kretz-Harvey of Grand Island High School and assistant principals Jaime Peld and Adam Hernandez announced the Viking Values Students of the Month for February.
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Thu, Feb 27th 2025 02:45 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will begin accepting grant applications for the "Connect Kids to Parks Field Trip' grant program for the 2025 season on Feb. 27.
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Tue, Feb 25th 2025 09:15 am
M&T Bank and the Buffalo Bills have launched their annual "M&T Bank Touchdown for Teachers" program, which recognizes local educators for outstanding contributions to their students, schools and communities. Nominations can be made online through March 21 at buffalobills.com/teachers.
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Fri, Feb 21st 2025 11:00 am
Principal Hillary Kretz-Harvey and assistant principals Jaime Peld and Adam Hernandez of Grand Island High School announced the Viking Values Students of the Month for January.
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Thu, Feb 20th 2025 03:35 pm
The Niagara Career and Technical Education Center was packed with people celebrating the 29 new licensed practical nursing (LPN) students who graduated on Feb. 14.
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Tue, Feb 18th 2025 01:45 pm
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this performance of "CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE" at Artpark on May 18 has been postponed until 2 p.m. Sept. 27. All tickets will be moved to the rescheduled date.
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Mon, Feb 17th 2025 11:45 am
Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University is proud to present "Abraham Ferraro: New Directions ↗ Going Up," a site-specific exhibition that transforms the museum's Central Gallery into an immersive, gravity-defying installation.
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Mon, Feb 17th 2025 07:00 am
The Taste of Buffalo, presented by Tops Friendly Markets, is calling on local artists - both students and the public - to bring the festival's vibrant energy to life through art! The 2025 poster art contest will be open for submissions beginning Sunday, Feb. 23, inviting creative minds to design the official poster for next year's event.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2025 12:25 pm
Metz Culinary Management announced chef Dan Drees of Niagara University as the winner of its company-wide "Roots n' Shoots" competition, a culinary showdown challenging chefs to create exceptional dishes using only vegan ingredients.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2025 11:00 am
The Shea's Performing Arts Center's arts engagement and education department welcomes students ages 10-17 to "Sing Your Story," a camp held during the school winter break led by resident teaching artist Alejandro Gómez.
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Tue, Feb 11th 2025 07:10 pm
When retired City of Buffalo firefighter Gary Schultz saw that the Lackawanna Fire Department was auctioning off an old ladder firetruck, he could not let it go to scrap. His bid won and he decided to take the vehicle and turn it into a memorial for his fellow firefighters, EMS personnel and U.S. veterans. His plan is to ride it in parades to thank first responders and our armed services for what they do for their communities and our country.
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Mon, Feb 10th 2025 08:40 pm
Faculty member Dr. Lindsay Rose recently received the Dr. Carol Jamieson Award at SUNY Niagara. This prestigious award recognizes faculty members who embody the qualities of the late Dr. Jamieson, who was described as "a veteran academician with an in-depth historical perspective and acute foresight, a can-do attitude, ever-present resilience, and a willingness to mentor many."
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