Mon, Oct 15th 2018 02:05 pm
The New York Power Authority today announced the award of four‑year contracts, valued at up to $50 million in total, to 10 firms with data analytics expertise that will support NYPA in its enterprisewide digitization plans and further Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's "Reforming the Energy Vision" to offer clean, reliable and low-cost energy to New Yorkers.
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Sat, Oct 13th 2018 12:20 pm
Designated Drivers of Buffalo (DDOB) is celebrating its 10th year of providing designated driving services in Western New York.
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Sat, Oct 13th 2018 12:15 pm
Revolver Records is a record store with a long history. Phil Machemer, the store founder, began by selling used records from the Peddlers Flea Market in 2012.
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Fri, Oct 12th 2018 05:30 pm
The New York Power Authority board of trustees approved the award of $15 million in construction contracts to six companies that will supplement NYPA's own emergency power restoration response and management capabilities.
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Sat, Oct 6th 2018 09:50 am
On Friday, Sept. 28, team members from Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar of Niagara Falls took part in National Good Neighbor Day by volunteering at the Rose Café. As part of the Magdalene Project, whose mission is to aide those troubled and abused in the Greater Niagara Falls area, Applebee's staff helped cook and serve food for those in need.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2018 06:15 pm
In light of the recent announcement New York state will advance casino revenues to the City of Niagara Falls, Niagara County leaders of the of have asked that the county's casino revenues also be advanced.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2018 06:15 pm
The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council (WNYREDC) announced it recently submitted its 2018 progress report - titled "2011-2018 7 Years of Transforming Our Region" - to New York state to meet the Oct. 1 deadline.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2018 06:10 pm
The New York Power Authority board of trustees approved power contract extensions that combine to support more than 88,000 jobs throughout the state. The contract extensions also further align the Power Authority's economic development programs with Gov. Andrew Cuomo's state energy plan, which calls for 50 percent of New York's electricity is to be generated by renewable energy sources by 2030.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2018 06:10 pm
Pegula Sports & Entertainment President and CEO Kim Pegula on Tuesday announced the hiring of Christopher Schoepflin as PSE's vice president of external affairs and strategic development. Schoepflin will oversee development opportunities across all PSE portfolio companies and manage the organization's government relations at the federal, state and local levels.
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Mon, Oct 1st 2018 01:25 pm
The African Heritage Food Co-Op is celebrating its first "Community Day" this Saturday, Oct. 6. The event will take place at 2616 Highland Ave, Niagara Falls, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
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Wed, Sep 26th 2018 04:45 pm
The Rev. Dennis Holtschneider, C.M., has been named chairman of the Niagara University board of trustees. Frank Fiannaca and Karen Howard were named trustees.
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Tue, Sep 25th 2018 04:10 pm
Fitch Ratings has affirmed strong credit on the New York Power Authority's electric revenue bonds, providing ratings among the highest given to public electric utilities. Fitch affirmed an AA rating for more than $800 million of NYPA long-term bonds and notes, as well as an F1+ rating for NYPA's commercial paper program.
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Mon, Sep 24th 2018 01:35 pm
Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union has announced the promotion of William Wyles to director of information systems.
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Mon, Sep 24th 2018 01:20 pm
Arts Services Initiative of Western New York (ASI) has announced the appointment of Jennifer Swan as the organization's permanent executive director.
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Mon, Sep 24th 2018 12:50 pm
New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs announced he has secured $500,000 in capital assistance monies in the current state budget to support a major overhaul of the Village of Hamburg's municipal parking lot behind Main and Buffalo streets. The lot, which serves the village's central business district, will be reengineered with a more efficient design and a new drainage system to go along with new paving.
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Fri, Sep 21st 2018 05:00 pm
The New York Power Authority announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) to help Puerto Rico rebuild its power grid, organize and maximize efficiencies in its utility operations, and prepare for future severe storms.
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Mon, Sep 17th 2018 04:20 pm
Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute (HWI), an international leader in structural biology research, announced Tod A. Kniazuk has joined the institute to work on donor relations.
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Fri, Sep 14th 2018 04:30 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced $1,828,253 in federal funding for improvements to the Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2018 03:25 pm
Empire State Development on Tuesday announced the 18 finalists of this year's 43North competition. The $5 million startup competition, which is supported by the governor's Buffalo Billion initiative, is designed to encourage entrepreneurs with high growth potential to compete for enterprise funding in Western New York.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2018 11:15 am
Modern Disposal Services Inc., a growing and fully integrated solid waste services company, announced it has acquired the assets of Ball Toilet & Septic Services Inc. An established and well-respected service business, Ball Toilet & Septic Services has served Western New York for more than 25 years. The acquisition of Ball strengthens Modern's construction and events services offering throughout Western New York.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2018 11:05 am
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is welcoming a couple of new doctors to the practice.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 04:35 pm
With college football season officially kicked off, Price Rite Marketplace announced an integrated relationship with University at Buffalo Athletics and its multimedia rightsholder, Learfield's Bulls Sports Properties. Notably, throughout the 2018-19 school year, the supermarket retailer will serve as the official food sponsor of the new "Fueling Station" located inside the Murchie Family Football Center and tackle hunger locally in a season-long promotion in partnership with the UB Football team.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 04:40 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced New York will utilize the $127.7 million received from the 2016 Volkswagen settlement to dramatically increase the number of electric vehicles and other clean vehicles in the state. Covered vehicles include new buses, trucks, locomotives, ferries, tugboats and cargo-handling equipment, as well as the availability of electric vehicle charging equipment statewide.
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Wed, Aug 29th 2018 03:55 pm
The International Trade Commission has released a unanimous 5-0 ruling determining that antidumping and countervailing tariffs on Canadian imports of uncoated groundwood paper did not cause material harm to the U.S. paper industry, and has nullified them.
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Tue, Aug 28th 2018 03:10 pm
Empire State Development on Tuesday announced the recipients of funding for Oath's Community Benefit Fund for Lockport and Oath's Yahoo Community Fund for Niagara County - Empire State Development. For the 2018 funding cycle, $510,000 was awarded to 20 projects. Each year from 2015-21, Oath has committed to granting $500,000 to community organizations in Lockport and the surrounding areas.
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Tue, Aug 28th 2018 03:05 pm
Aira has announced Wegmans Food Markets is the first Aira-enabled supermarket chain in the U.S. As the first partner in the Aira Supermarket Network, all Wegmans stores are now Aira access locations, giving any member of the blind and low-vision community free access to Aira's service while in Wegmans stores.
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Sat, Aug 25th 2018 07:00 am
Hibbard has more than 32 years of experience in the insurance field, selling life insurance and annuities. His team boasts more than 60 years of combined insurance expertise.
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Fri, Aug 24th 2018 07:05 pm
Empower, a Niagara County-based not-for-profit service provider, has been awarded the three-year quality assurances accreditation from the Council on Quality and Leadership. This award confirms Empower embraces person-centered solutions to improve the quality of life for people receiving supports and services.
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Thu, Aug 23rd 2018 01:20 pm
Ride-hailing services are a popular and convenient transportation option, but a new AAA analysis shows they are not a cost-effective replacement for vehicle ownership.
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Thu, Aug 23rd 2018 12:50 pm
Dunn Tire, a leading tire retailer and automotive services provider, has once again been recognized as one of the top independent tire dealers in the U.S., garnering inclusion in Modern Tire Dealer magazine's annual ranking. The company was listed at No. 36 in the "2018 Modern Tire Dealer 100."
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Thu, Aug 23rd 2018 12:30 pm
Clotilde Perez-Bode Dedecker, president and CEO of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, will be honored as the 2018 Buffalo Niagara Executive of the Year by the University at Buffalo School of Management.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 12:25 pm
Nine nonprofit organizations from across Western New York are set to receive free advertising and marketing services during CreateAthon, kicking off at 8 a.m. next Thursday, Aug. 23, at J. Fitzgerald Group in Lockport.
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Wed, Aug 15th 2018 04:55 pm
USA Niagara Development Corp. (USAN) board of directors met Wednesday and unanimously approved the acquisition of 32 individual properties totaling approximately 11 acres of land in downtown Niagara Falls. The purchase of these properties is made possible through a strategic land acquisition program that is part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Buffalo Billion phase two.
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Wed, Aug 15th 2018 12:05 pm
McDonald's announced the company and its franchisees are investing approximately $320 million in New York throughout 2018 and 2019 on the construction and modernization of 360 McDonald's restaurants, transforming the customer experience inside and outside the restaurant. In total, McDonald's and franchisees are investing $6 billion to modernize most U.S. restaurants by 2020, including most restaurants in the Empire State.
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Tue, Aug 14th 2018 03:20 pm
An award-winning physician who is nationally recognized for his expertise in caring for the elderly will join the medical staff at the Niagara Falls Memorial Primary Care Center effective Sept. 1.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2018 04:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced Jane Kou, M.D., will join its medical staff as chief of psychiatry effective Nov. 1. The announcement was made by Senior Vice President for Service Line Operations Sanjay Chadha.
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Wed, Aug 1st 2018 01:15 pm
On Tuesday, Republican New York State Sen. Rob Ortt announced he sent a letter to the New York State Public Service Commission regarding its recent decision to revoke Charter's license to operate in New York.
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Wed, Aug 1st 2018 10:55 am
Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union has announced the promotion of Mary E. Scheib to president/COO.
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Tue, Jul 31st 2018 11:00 am
Jennifer A. Kartychak, CPA, the principal of Buffalo-based firm Lumsden & McCormick LLP, has been elected director-at-large by the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA). Her three-year term began on June 1.
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Mon, Jul 30th 2018 03:50 pm
The Giving Project announced it will launch an August campaign to benefit Music is Art.
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