Mon, Dec 4th 2017 05:10 pm
A donation by a prominent Western York auto dealer is brightening the holiday season for a popular patient transportation program at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2017 02:55 pm
According to a new AAA survey, an estimated 20 million Americans who purchased a real Christmas tree in the past three years did not properly secure it to their vehicle, risking serious vehicle damage and dangerous road debris.
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Sat, Dec 2nd 2017 09:50 am
Congressman Brian Higgins on Friday announced $330,075 in federal funding for Erie County Medical Center. The grant, announced on World AIDS Day, is awarded through the Ryan White Outpatient Early Intervention Services Program under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Sat, Dec 2nd 2017 09:50 am
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. (ECHDC) on Friday officially opened The Ice at Canalside presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York for another winter season.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2017 09:15 pm
While everyone gets ready to reunite with family this season, we tend to forget how important having a family really is. At the SPCA Serving Erie County, volunteers get to witness new families being brought together everyday.
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Thu, Nov 30th 2017 03:00 pm
The UB "Mini Med School," a public service, community education program of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, will present a series in December on "Cancerous Diseases: Introduction, Advances, Research, and Treatment."
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Thu, Nov 30th 2017 02:55 pm
Fans will have a chance for a once-in-a-lifetime experience when the World Junior Hockey Championship comes to Western New York this December: an opportunity to skate on the outdoor ice at New Era Field. Tournament organizers announced two special sessions have been set to give hockey enthusiasts a chance to make memories in the days leading up to the inaugural World Junior Championship outdoor game between the U.S. and Canada.
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Wed, Nov 29th 2017 07:00 am
Unyts and Pegula Sports and Entertainment have teamed up to host a One Buffalo community blood drive from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, at the Lexus Club inside KeyBank Center. This event will provide members of the Western New York community with a chance to give the "Gift of Life" this holiday season. Participants will also be able to register as organ donors, and learn more about the value of transplantation.
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Tue, Nov 28th 2017 01:45 pm
As Small Business Saturday closed out its eighth year on Saturday, Nov. 25, shoppers provided an encouraging boost to small businesses at the start to the holiday shopping season.
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Tue, Nov 28th 2017 09:10 am
M&T Bank will help Western New Yorkers get into the holiday spirit with its annual "Holiday Music Under the Dome" concert series, beginning at noon Monday, Dec. 4, at M&T's One Fountain Plaza Branch in downtown Buffalo.
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Mon, Nov 27th 2017 01:05 pm
Who hasn't cursed their smartphone battery? Or downloaded something that took too much time or data?
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Sun, Nov 26th 2017 07:00 am
The Oakwood Cemetery Association announces its annual Wreaths Across America Remembrance Ceremony. Open to the public, the event will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 16, in the historic Oakwood Cemetery at the Veterans Garden, 763 Portage Road, Niagara Falls. Free, on-site parking will be available and Tim Hortons will donate light refreshments.
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Thu, Nov 23rd 2017 07:00 am
As the holiday season approaches, Community Missions of Niagara Frontier is preparing for its Nov. 28 Giving Tuesday event, and is reaching out to the Niagara community in an effort to collect donations for those in need.
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Wed, Nov 22nd 2017 11:30 pm
Babies born Wednesday at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center received a very special Thanksgiving welcome - crocheted Thanksgiving turkey caps.
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Wed, Nov 22nd 2017 06:00 pm
Sheriff James R. Voutour has announced Niagara County law enforcement agencies will participate in a special enforcement effort to crackdown on impaired driving.
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Wed, Nov 22nd 2017 11:25 am
Niagara County lawmakers assented to a requested increase in 2018 Niagara County Water District rates sought by the town supervisor-controlled board Tuesday after members of the Water District's board made clear current rates would not sustain planned infrastructure upgrades.
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Mon, Nov 20th 2017 03:55 pm
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates.
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Thu, Nov 16th 2017 09:20 pm
The countdown has begun for downtown Niagara Falls' Jingle Falls USA, a new collaborative holiday celebration taking place on Saturdays, Dec. 2, 9 and 16. With multiple activities happening each day, Jingle Falls USA has planned something for guests of all ages.
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Wed, Nov 15th 2017 11:00 am
On Tuesday, President Donald J. Trump declared a major disaster exists in the state of New York and ordered federal assistance to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from May 2 to Aug. 6.
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Tue, Nov 14th 2017 08:35 pm
This year marks the 13th year for what has become a time-honored holiday tradition in Western New York. The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights at the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg will flip the switch on more than 1 million twinkling lights at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24.
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Tue, Nov 14th 2017 08:35 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced they will partner with Wegmans and Entercom Buffalo for a Thanksgiving turkey drive on Thursday, Nov. 16, to benefit local food pantries. The turkey drive will take place from 6-9 a.m. in the following locations:
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Mon, Nov 13th 2017 06:05 pm
Colvin Cleaners held its first of three "Coats 4 Kids" distributions over the weekend at the True Bethel Baptist Church - and the response was overwhelming. Some 1,500 coats were distributed, which leaves officials concerned about its inventory for the next two distributions. Additionally, almost all of the donated gloves, hats and scarves were distributed.
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Fri, Nov 10th 2017 05:00 pm
For more than three decades, M&T Bank has collected warm clothes at its branches across Western New York for local families in need as part of its "Gift of Warmth" campaign. Starting Nov. 20 and continuing until Dec. 29, Western New Yorkers can again drop off donations of new mittens, gloves, scarves, hats and coats at their nearest M&T Bank branch.
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Fri, Nov 10th 2017 03:40 pm
Some people may not know what Empire State Wrestling is, but to Niagara Falls native Vince Mease, it's all he knows. Mease, known as "Invincible" Vince Valor in the ring, will return to his hometown for ESW's "Wrestlebash" at Frontier Firehall on Saturday, Nov. 25.
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Thu, Nov 9th 2017 04:45 pm
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) today announced the availability of funding to establish or expand services for youth and young adults in recovery from addiction. Up to $180,000 is being made available through a series of mini-grants, which will be administered by the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene and OASAS.
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Thu, Nov 9th 2017 04:30 pm
Applications for Home Energy Assistance Program ("HEAP") regular benefits will be accepted beginning Monday, Nov. 13, and Erie County's Department of Social Services ("DSS") anticipates receiving high numbers.
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Thu, Nov 9th 2017 04:00 pm
The Niagara Gospel Rescue Mission will once again be delivering delicious turkey dinners to anybody in need in the Niagara Falls area on Thanksgiving Day, with its "Feed the Falls" Thanksgiving event.
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Mon, Nov 6th 2017 11:05 am
Operation Homefront and Dollar Tree Inc. will once again join forces this year to make the holidays brighter for military families with the nonprofit's holiday toy drive.
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Sat, Nov 4th 2017 08:25 pm
Niagara County economic development officials have received official word that the state has approved the creation of a new regional land bank operated in conjunction with North Tonawanda, Lockport, Niagara Falls and Orleans County.
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Fri, Nov 3rd 2017 05:05 pm
The Eric Wood Fund, formerly The Eric Wood Foundation, has announced a partnership with the Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation operated exclusively for charitable purposes for the John R. Oishei Children's Hospital of Buffalo.
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Fri, Nov 3rd 2017 05:00 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced the team will hold its annual Military Appreciation Game on Friday, Nov. 10, against the Florida Panthers at KeyBank Center. The annual event is dedicated to honoring both current and former members of this nation's armed forces. It will feature several tributes throughout the night.
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Fri, Nov 3rd 2017 08:05 am
Niagara University is set to recognize five community leaders while raising much-needed funds for student scholarships as a way to pay homage to its Vincentian heritage and celebrate the 400th anniversary of the birth of St. Vincent de Paul's mission of service.
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Wed, Nov 1st 2017 11:00 pm
Lewiston resident Amy Witryol announced her intentions Wednesday to file a lawsuit against the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, CWM Chemical Services LLC and its parent company, Waste Management Inc. She made the announcement at a press conference at the Hennepin Park Gazebo on Center Street.
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Wed, Nov 1st 2017 08:10 am
As fall inches closer to winter, many Western New Yorkers will begin to decorate their homes for the holidays. But for some residents, decorating is a luxury. So, for the 10th straight year, hundreds of young volunteers will "brighten" a Buffalo neighborhood out of the kindness of their hearts.
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Wed, Nov 1st 2017 08:10 am
The Summit Federal Credit Union is giving away a game day package to the Buffalo Bills-Miami Dolphins football game at New Era Field Stadium (1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17). The package includes five tickets with seating in the Jim Kelly Club, a parking pass and food vouchers. The package is valued at approximately $1,200.
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Wed, Nov 1st 2017 08:05 am
A professor and cardiologist in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo is a member of the committee that has issued a new practice guideline for treating sudden cardiac death (SCD).
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Sat, Oct 28th 2017 07:00 am
Facing continued opposition by town residents, the Lewiston Town Board Monday opted to hold up its approval, yet again, on the concept plan for the Rubino brothers' 107-unit planned unit development on Upper Mountain Road near Bronson Drive.
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Fri, Oct 27th 2017 10:05 pm
North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur G. Pappas joined New York State Sen. Robert Ortt, Niagara County legislators Randy Bradt and Rich Andres, North Tonawanda Common Council President Eric Zadzilka, Alderman-at-Large Jeffrey Glatz, Alderman-at-Large Robert Pecoraro, Alderwoman Donna Braun, Alderman Mark Berube, City Clerk/ Treasurer Dan Quinn and City Attorney Luke Brown, as well as officials from Visoneco Site Development, for a groundbreaking event Friday at 600 River Road.
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Fri, Oct 27th 2017 05:10 pm
For 12 years, the Electric Lights Parade in the Town of Niagara has helped reel in the start of the holiday season. Last year's festivities brought out several thousand citizens and hundreds of participants in the parade itself to get everyone in the festive spirit. The same can be expected for year 13.
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Fri, Oct 27th 2017 03:20 pm
Suneel's Light Foundation has announced the "Night to Shine" charity event, the research foundation's 2017 fundraiser, will "shine brightly" upon Park Country Club, 4949 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, from 6-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, in the club's storied ballroom.
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