Thu, Sep 25th 2025 12:20 pm
BioSCape, a multinational research project co-led by the University at Buffalo that monitored Earth's biodiversity from the air, has received a Group Achievement Award as part of the 2024-25 NASA Honor Awards.
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Fri, Sep 19th 2025 08:00 am
Francis Center, which runs an after-school program for children in grades K-2, has moved its location to a former elementary school at 6040 Lindbergh Ave., Niagara Falls, following the sale of the downtown building it rented from the Buffalo Diocese.
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Tue, Sep 16th 2025 01:00 pm
Satish K. Tripathi, the longest-serving president to lead the University at Buffalo since it joined the SUNY system in 1962, has announced that he will step down next July.
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Fri, Sep 12th 2025 08:00 am
At Charlotte Sidway Elementary School, 2451 Baseline Road, both new and returning students and teachers welcomed the new year and a new principal on Sept. 4.
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Thu, Sep 4th 2025 01:50 pm
Over 3,500 SUNY Niagara students started classes this week, 11% more than attended the college at the beginning of the fall 2024 semester. Enrollment has increased this year at both the Sanborn campus and the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI).
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Thu, Aug 28th 2025 12:40 pm
As we welcome a new school year, Tops Friendly Markets is proud to announce the return of the 'Tops in Education' program, running Sept. 1 through May 31, 2026. This simple, rewarding program has already made a remarkable impact - donating over $2 million to more than 1,000 area schools since its inception in 2012.
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Wed, Aug 27th 2025 08:50 am
Imagine a day when a Western New Yorker who lacks transportation or access to health services can simply walk up to the community center at the corner of their street. There, medical, dental, occupational and physical therapy, social work, nutrition, athletic training and pharmacy students - just to name a few professions - will be waiting - all ready to provide health screenings, navigation, and health education.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2025 08:00 am
This past summer, members of Scouting America Troop 829 in Youngstown hit the high adventure trails again.
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Thu, Aug 21st 2025 05:40 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced nearly 1,500 swimmers took advantage of free learn-to-swim lessons at state parks this summer, with 20 facilities hosting lessons across the state. The learn-to-swim program includes individual classes taught for all ages and levels, varying from swim lessons to water safety instruction.
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Wed, Aug 20th 2025 07:45 pm
The American Red Cross offers this checklist you can follow to help make sure your student is safe as they go back to the classroom. If your student is younger or going to school for the first time, teach them:
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Mon, Aug 11th 2025 11:25 am
Many parents and students are scrambling to prepare for college as campuses begin to open once again.
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Fri, Aug 8th 2025 08:00 am
The Grand Island Lions Club has awarded two 2025 service scholarships and one outstanding character and effort scholarship to three recent Grand Island High School graduates.
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Fri, Aug 8th 2025 07:00 am
Mental health is a passion of Skye Dreher, a graduate of Grand Island High School, who earned the Girl Scout's Gold Award by creating a project with the theme, "You are never alone."
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Mon, Jul 28th 2025 04:15 pm
Women who can't regularly access the food they need are at a 50% greater risk of becoming obese, even though they don't consume more calories.
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Thu, Jul 24th 2025 11:50 am
The University at Buffalo School of Social Work's Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care (ITTIC) and the Niagara Falls City School District are working together to build a new kind of champion.
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Tue, Jul 15th 2025 12:15 pm
With summer vacation well underway, children and teens are spending more time at home, socializing with friends, and probably interacting with others through social media or video games. With the impact of social media and electronic devices, cyberbullying has increased in recent years.
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Tue, Jul 8th 2025 08:40 pm
Niagara University is proud to announce the introduction of a new women's flag football program as part of the institution's continued commitment to club sports and holistic student development.
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Mon, Jul 7th 2025 12:55 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health, in proud partnership with P3 Center for Teens, Moms and Kids and the Healthy Moms Healthy Babies Coalition, announced the highly anticipated return of "Fresh Air Fridays."
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Thu, Jul 3rd 2025 07:00 am
With big checks and even bigger smiles, the Grand Island Rotary Club recently surprised four local high school seniors at their homes with unexpected scholarship awards.
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Tue, Jul 1st 2025 11:20 pm
On the weekend of June 21-22, the Lewiston Garden Club, the Lewiston Council on the Arts, and Artpark & Company celebrated nature with two popular annual events.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2025 11:15 am
Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University announced the launch of a new initiative granting lifetime memberships to all living artists whose work is part of the museum's permanent collection.
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Mon, Jun 23rd 2025 01:30 pm
"This week's sweltering heat is a stark reminder that school districts must be fully prepared to protect students and staff during extreme weather. That's why NYSUT fought to pass New York's first classroom heat law going into effect this fall."
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Tue, Jun 17th 2025 10:55 am
The project-based engineering students at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center and their teacher, Scott Brauer, are incredibly grateful to the Gene Haas Foundation for its generosity!
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Thu, Jun 12th 2025 11:40 am
The next generation of tech leaders are invited to step into the future at the brand-new "AI Experience at UB" program June 30-July 1 on the University at Buffalo North Campus.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 11:00 am
Three years ago, a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy found a home with Brigette Callahan, a reading specialist in the Niagara Wheatfield Central School District.
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Tue, Jun 3rd 2025 02:40 pm
Northwest Bank is proud to announce that Jenna Sweeney has been selected to receive the John O. Hanna Scholarship Award from the Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Charitable Foundation in the amount of $2,000.
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Tue, Jun 3rd 2025 02:20 pm
Girl Scouts of Western New York (GSWNY) proudly announced the 2025 Gold Award Girl Scouts for Erie and Niagara counties.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 11:05 am
Across the country, 13,135 people have been killed in a crash involving a teen driver between 2019-23. Over 30% of those deaths occurred during the "100 deadliest days" between Memorial Day and Labor Day, according to a AAA review of crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NTHSA). On average, 8 people are killed per day in teen-involved driving crashes in the summer, compared to 7 per day during the rest of the year.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 11:05 am
Artpark & Company, along with the Niagara Theater Collective, is thrilled to announce its summer theater camp production of "Hansel and Gretel"! The classic fairy tale will be brought to life by a cast and crew of youths ages 13-18 utilizing the unique space of the Emerald Grove, the perfect forest performance space.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 09:20 am
Cardinal O'Hara High School celebrated its 61st commencement exercises on May 22 in the school's performing arts center.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 07:00 am
What generations of St. Peter R.C. School students once knew as their cafeteria/rolling skating party room is now home to a library, tech hub, STREAM labs, a robotic playground ... and a stack of academic trophies.
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Tue, May 13th 2025 03:25 pm
It's prom season across Western and Central New York, which means more teen drivers will be out and about. While prom is a celebration and a rite of passage, it can be a dangerous night on the roads. AAA is reminding teens, parents and educators to plan ahead to prevent prom and graduation season from turning deadly.
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Wed, May 7th 2025 09:15 pm
Nearly 300 Special Olympians and their families came to Niagara University's Kiernan Recreation Center on May 2 to participate in the Special Olympics New York's Western Regional Basketball Tournament. The event began with an opening ceremony at 9:30 a.m. and concluded with team and skills awards.
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Wed, May 7th 2025 10:00 am
SUNY Niagara is proud to announce the promotion of Brian R. Michel, Ph.D., to assistant to the president for governmental relations and strategic initiatives, a role that reflects his exceptional ability to drive institutional strategy at the highest level.
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Mon, May 5th 2025 01:00 pm
Ava Devald of Niagara Wheatfield High School and Lucas Pynn of Lockport High School were named winners of the 58th Thomas E. Hewitt Scholar/Athlete Awards. Each received a $2,500 scholarship.
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Thu, Apr 24th 2025 04:35 pm
Easter weekend 2025 included lakeside observances, Easter egg hunts and family gatherings throughout the area.
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Thu, Apr 24th 2025 10:00 am
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum is proud to partner with Valu Home Centers for "Build & Play: Valu Home Centers Jr. Workshop," which will launch Saturday, April 26.
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 02:05 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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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 11:00 am
On March 5, students at Veronica Connor Middle School had the opportunity to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) during a special Amelia Earhart Night, thanks to a collaboration between Dr. Stacey (Schroeder) Watt, the Zonta Club of Grand Island, and a panel of accomplished professionals.
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Mon, Apr 7th 2025 01:50 pm
Come one, come all to a good, old-fashioned Easter egg hunt to be held at Fort Niagara State Park at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19. Sponsored annually by the Youngstown Lions Club, this year's event once again invites all local children ages 1 through 10 to bring their Easter baskets for a delightful time searching for Easter surprises from the Easter Bunny and Youngstown Lion.
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