Mon, Feb 3rd 2025 10:30 am
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA, in partnership with the Town of Niagara, is donating more than $45,000 to various charitable groups and organizations that benefit the residents of the Town of Niagara and neighboring communities.
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Mon, Feb 3rd 2025 10:30 am
Willie Nelson, Mark Rothbaum, Keith Wortman, Blackbird Presents, and Live Nation are thrilled to announce the Outlaw Music Festival 10th anniversary tour! The 2025 tour is the biggest Outlaw tour to date, featuring an unparalleled lineup of legends and superstars - who will make a stop at Darien Lake Amphitheater on Aug. 8 - with Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Turnpike Troubadours, The Red Clay Strays, and Waylon Payne.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2025 11:00 am
Salting and shoveling snow off streets is only the tip of the iceberg in what the Village of Lewiston Department of Public Works is working on right now.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2025 07:00 am
The pilot project to fit three Grand Island school buses with stop arm cameras is now tentatively scheduled to begin the week of Feb. 18, not the end of March, as was reported in last week's newspaper.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2025 07:00 am
The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District is looking to build a bridge and an educational and environmental "node" on Cayuga Creek, as part of the eco-campus project with Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper and the Tuscarora Environment Program Office.
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Wed, Jan 29th 2025 08:15 am
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) board of trustees today approved its first strategic plan for expanding renewable energy resources in New York state to advance Gov. Kathy Hochul's nation-leading climate agenda.
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Tue, Jan 28th 2025 12:15 pm
Yacht Rock Revue announces a return to the Artpark Amphitheater in Lewiston for the "Yacht Rock Forever Tour," presented by CANN, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13.
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Tue, Jan 28th 2025 11:55 am
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Jay M. Mudra, 30, of Buffalo, formerly of Grand Island, was sentenced Tuesday morning before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan to five years of probation.
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Tue, Jan 28th 2025 11:55 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state's ongoing proactive measures to prevent the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), and facilitate early detection - particularly on New York farms.
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Mon, Jan 27th 2025 05:40 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens welcomes visitors to enjoy a flower-filled event like never before during its orchid exhibit and "Orchids After Dark."
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Mon, Jan 27th 2025 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced state parks, historic sites, campgrounds and trails operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation saw a record 88.3 million visits in 2024. Total visits statewide surged by over 4 million, which is a 5% increase compared to the previous record year in 2023.
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Wed, Jan 22nd 2025 07:20 pm
The North Tonawanda Neighborhood Watch is excited to announce the fifth annual Dyngus Day parade, taking place at 5 p.m. Monday, April 21. This much-anticipated event will remain largely the same as last year, with the parade lineup beginning at Buffalo Bolt Way and 10th Avenue.
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Mon, Jan 20th 2025 10:30 am
Winter may not be over, but Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino has announced the first "must-see" summer concert of 2025. Country music superstar Darius Rucker will perform an outdoor concert at the region's premier entertainment destination on Friday, Aug. 1 (8 p.m.).
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Fri, Jan 17th 2025 10:40 am
As part of their "Thanks For Coming Tour," Rainbow Kitten Surprise will perform at the Artpark Amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, with special guest Medium Build.
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Thu, Jan 16th 2025 03:00 pm
The Western New York Land Conservancy has permanently protected an additional 38.3 acres on Grand Island. The property will be maintained by the Land Conservancy and be known as the Jim and Edna Braddell Preserve. Funding for the purchase comes from the Greenway Ecological Standing Committee (GESC), which awarded the Land Conservancy a grant to protect the important bird habitat.
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Thu, Jan 16th 2025 02:05 pm
As part of the office's ongoing effort to protect citizens and prevent crime, District Attorney Michael J. Keane is warning the public about a scam involving robbery and sextortion. The Erie County District Attorney's Office is actively investigating several complaints from victims who reported being robbed during an encounter with a person they believed to be an escort.
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Thu, Jan 16th 2025 01:40 pm
The Greater Niagara Fishing Expo is set to celebrate its 10th annual event from Feb. 13-16, at the Niagara Falls Convention Center. Renowned for its emphasis on education, this premier fishing expo will feature over 250 seminars led by local, regional and national experts, all included with the price of admission.
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Wed, Jan 15th 2025 08:00 pm
The Erie County Department of Health is alerting the community that recent toxicology testing detected carfentanil in the local unregulated drug supply.
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Wed, Jan 15th 2025 07:55 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center has kicked off the centennial celebration of Shea's Buffalo Theatre. The commencement took place on Jan. 15, which marked the 100th anniversary of the day ground was broken on construction of the historic theater. The launch marks the beginning of two years of centennial festivities planned at the theater and in the community.
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Tue, Jan 14th 2025 10:40 am
If you frequently fly, it's time to get prepared for your next adventure. The deadline to meet the REAL ID compliance standard is rapidly approaching.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2025 10:55 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging New Yorkers to exercise caution ahead of a lake-effect snow event expected to impact parts of the Western New York, Central New York, Finger Lakes and North Country regions.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2025 10:15 am
Multi-Grammy award-winning band and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago announced a performance in Lewiston, inside the Artpark Mainstage Theater, on Friday, Aug. 8.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 04:25 pm
The Aquarium of Niagara is proud to announce a yearlong celebration in honor of the organization's 60th year in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 12:25 pm
In November 2024, Jeff Williams, a member of Artpark & Company's board of directors for over seven years, challenged his fellow board members to join together and match contributions from the community to celebrate Artpark & Company's 50th anniversary. If Artpark could raise $50,000 in donations over the final 50 days of the calendar year, the board would match those contributions dollar for dollar.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 07:00 am
A staunch community advocate, proud Grand Island son, and strong newspaper champion has died.
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Thu, Jan 9th 2025 02:20 pm
Niagara University has received $9.2 million in federal funding to address barriers to digital equity faced by low-income individuals, aging populations, individuals with disabilities, and historically marginalized populations throughout the City of Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2025 07:20 pm
Girl Scouts of Western New York is excited to announce that two of its most highly anticipated seasons have arrived: "Girl Scout Cookie Season" and summer camp registration!
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Tue, Jan 7th 2025 01:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, home to Niagara County's only full-service maternity floor, is delighted to announce the arrival of Niagara County's first baby of 2025.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2025 10:00 am
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to keep track of gift cards received during the holidays.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2025 09:25 am
Colder weather means that people are spending time indoors together - perfect conditions for respiratory illnesses like influenza, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), pertussis (whooping cough) and COVID-19 to spread within households, schools and workplaces.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 02:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New Yorkers will be able to file their taxes online for free thanks to Direct File expansion, a simple, self-service tool.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that more than 2,800 lane miles of state and local highways were improved and more than 3,100 bridges were replaced, rehabilitated or improved during 2024, a sign of the continuing progress New York state is making in modernizing its vital transportation infrastructure.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state delivered nearly $6.5 billion in vital food assistance to low-income working New Yorkers in 2024 through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the federally funded program that helps families with children, older adults, and those with disabilities across the state afford the cost of purchasing healthy food.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the new year will bring increased workers' compensation and paid family leave benefits for workers, while also delivering savings for businesses.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 04:55 pm
The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing tips to help consumers navigate return and refund policies.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 01:55 pm
On Christmas, the Buffalo City Mission held its annual "Hambone Express" delivery program. One hundred and fifty volunteering families gathered at the Alfiero Family Center of Hope and Promise to deliver more than 3,300 hot meals to those facing homelessness and poverty across Western New York.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 07:00 am
After the rush of the holiday season has largely ended, and the excess of the season starts to weigh on celebrants' minds, it is customary for many people to start thinking about the changes they want to implement in the new year.
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Mon, Dec 23rd 2024 06:55 am
The holiday season is filled with activities and steeped in tradition. The magic does not end when Thanksgiving, Christmas or Hanukkah have come and gone. While people mark off the days until they can count down the hours on New Year's Eve, another event between Christmas Day and Dec. 31 merits attention, as well.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 07:00 am
Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Temple by the Maccabees in 165 BC after its desecration by the Syrians.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 07:00 am
As fall turns to winter, we start to experience cooler weather and fewer sunlight hours. It can be tempting to slack off on sun protection when we feel cold, but protecting yourself from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays is imperative year-round - especially if you plan to spend time outdoors skiing, snowboarding or engaging in another cold-weather sport.
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