Fri, May 16th 2025 07:00 am
On Monday, May 26, the Town of Niagara Lions, President Lion Mike Hoplight and Helping Hands Clubs will host their annual Memorial Day ceremony in the Veterans Memorial Community Park, located at 7000 Joe Rotella Way (Lockport Road), Town of Niagara.
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Wed, May 14th 2025 08:10 pm
At 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, the Town of Grand Island, VFW Post 9249 Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial Post, American Legion Post 1346 and Grand Island High School wind ensemble will honor the men and women who made the supreme sacrifice for this country while in military service. They are remembered each and every day and will be honored on Memorial Day.
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Wed, May 14th 2025 07:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced inflation refund checks up to $400 will be sent this fall to 8.2 million households across New York state. Checks will be mailed directly to eligible New Yorkers starting in October and will continue through November. There is no need to apply, sign up or do anything to receive a check.
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Wed, May 14th 2025 09:15 am
On Tuesday, May 13, Erie County officials joined with representatives from FreshFix and Candy Land Childcare of WNY to share a recent "farm to families" food access initiative that has benefited more than 400 families and several local food producers.
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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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Fri, May 9th 2025 01:20 pm
This Mother's Day, the New York State Department of Labor is reminding mothers statewide of the many resources available to them.
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Fri, May 9th 2025 01:15 pm
With motorcyclists across the county tuning up their bikes for the riding season, I would like to remind the public that motorcycle safety is everyone's responsibility.
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Thu, May 8th 2025 09:05 am
In an inspiring display of community, generosity and collaboration, Family Promise of Western New York has successfully secured funding for a much-needed larger transportation van, ensuring continued support for families facing homelessness.
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Wed, May 7th 2025 09:15 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced a Niagara County jury returned a guilty verdict in a murder case.
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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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Mon, May 5th 2025 05:15 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is celebrating New York State Compost Awareness Week through May 10, in support of statewide efforts encouraging local communities to explore the benefits of composting.
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Mon, May 5th 2025 05:15 pm
The American Lung Association is turning New York state turquoise this May 5-11, to raise awareness about lung cancer, honor those impacted, and encourage residents to take action to help end the disease.
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Mon, May 5th 2025 01:00 pm
The University at Buffalo School of Nursing will create a new $34 million simulation center to advance cutting-edge nursing research, education and professional development.
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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, May 1st 2025 04:20 pm
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA was pleased to donate a pair of police tactical bicycles to the Town of Niagara Police Department on April 30. The police department intends to use the bikes while patrolling Veterans Memorial Community Park, as well as various outdoor activities throughout the Town of Niagara.
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Thu, May 1st 2025 11:20 am
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, flew its flag at half-staff on April 7 to honor the life and legacy of David W. Henderson, a longtime Grand Island resident and dedicated public servant whose 431/2-year career with the corps - and proud service as a U.S. Army veteran - left a lasting impact on the district and the Great Lakes region.
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Tue, Apr 29th 2025 02:05 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the fishing season for walleye, northern pike, pickerel and tiger muskellunge begins May 1.
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Tue, Apr 29th 2025 09:20 am
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Tue, Apr 29th 2025 09:15 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul, on Monday night, announced an agreement has been reached with legislative leaders on key priorities in the fiscal year 2026 New York state budget.
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Mon, Apr 28th 2025 06:50 pm
Niagara County is partnering with Niagara University and paint-recycling company GreenSheen to host a paint recycling event this Saturday, May 3, on the NU campus. Niagara County residents and businesses are welcome to bring up to 50 gallons of latex or oil-based paint in its original container to the event for collections at no cost.
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Mon, Apr 28th 2025 12:20 pm
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper once again led the "Spring Sweep," the largest single-day cleanup across Western New York, on Saturday, April 26. The event was also part of the fifth annual Great Lakes Cleanup, a program developed and led by Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper that brings nearly 20 partner organizations across the Great Lakes basin together to clean up along the shores of the Great Lakes.
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Fri, Apr 25th 2025 07:00 am
With baseball season in full swing, it is a timely opportunity to unravel the complicated history between baseball and tobacco products.
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Tue, Apr 22nd 2025 11:50 am
With the number of people in need of food assistance in FeedMore WNY's four-county service area increasing - and a recent cut in federal funding that will create a void of nearly 2 million pounds of food - FeedMore WNY needs community support to fulfill its mission of alleviating food insecurity.
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Mon, Apr 21st 2025 04:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has directed flags to be lowered at half-staff to honor the life and legacy of His Holiness Pope Francis, who passed away today at the age of 88.
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Mon, Apr 21st 2025 02:25 pm
Just over five years ago, New York state implemented its Bag Waste Reduction Act, which prohibited retailers from providing single-use plastic carryout bags. Today, a full five years later, companies like Tops Friendly Markets continue their efforts to encourage customers to make the shift to using - and remembering - heavy-duty reusable bags.
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Mon, Apr 21st 2025 01:20 pm
Kelly Naab, pediatric nurse practitioner at Williamsville Pediatrics and co-medical director for Clarence Central School District, mother and two-time stroke survivor, is the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Buffalo Woman of Impact winner for 2025.
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Mon, Apr 21st 2025 01:20 pm
Take part in Slow Roll Buffalo's first Monday night community ride of 2025 pedaling-off from Shea's Buffalo Theatre at 6:30 p.m. May 5. The ride, a collaboration between Shea's Performing Arts Center and Slow Roll Buffalo, celebrates theater in Buffalo - including the upcoming 100th anniversary of Shea's Buffalo Theatre.
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Mon, Apr 21st 2025 11:25 am
In a physics first, a team including scientists from the University at Buffalo and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has created a way to make beams of neutrons travel in curves.
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Mon, Apr 21st 2025 10:55 am
National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) runs from April 21-25. AAA is supporting the American Traffic Safety Services Association in raising awareness of work zone safety across the country. This year's theme is, "Respect the zone so we all get home."
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 11:45 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is calling on organizations, municipalities, community groups, schools and individuals across New York to celebrate Arbor Day, coming up on April 25, by taking part in the state's "25 Million Trees by 2033" initiative. New Yorkers are encouraged to plant trees and record them in the newly launched "25 Million Trees Tree Tracker."
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 10:00 am
Spring is here! Clean out your old electronics and bring them to the e-waste recycling collection event Saturday, May 3, hosted by the Town of Lewiston and Modern Disposal, in partnership with Sunnking.
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 09:50 am
A first-of-its-kind tax credit to give small businesses in Western New York some much-needed financial support is gaining momentum in Albany.
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Wed, Apr 16th 2025 05:30 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens announced its annual fundraiser will be celebrated in a brand-new way and in a new season: spring.
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Tue, Apr 15th 2025 04:40 pm
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Tue, Apr 15th 2025 02:25 pm
ECMC's Regional Center of Excellence for Transplantation & Kidney Care is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to comprehensive patient care. ConnectLife is Western New York's only organ, eye, tissue and community blood center.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 02:00 pm
It's been a challenging year for many in our community facing price increases, tighter budgets and job cuts - and the need for Catholic Charities' services only continues to grow here in Niagara County. For more than 100 years, Catholic Charities has provided hope to our neighbors who may be struggling to make ends meet, or who are facing challenges impacting their health and well-being.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 07:35 pm
Tops Friendly Markets announced it has exceeded its campaign goal and raised $333,629 for Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF). This year, the campaign began Sunday, March 2, and concluded Saturday, March 22. The dollars donated by our generous customers and associates help to fund research to help find a cure for T1D, the leading global type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 07:00 pm
The mission to address the unmet broadband needs of unserved areas, improve services in underserved areas of Erie County, and enable world-class broadband investment and deployment countywide has entered its next stage, as construction is set to begin on the Erie Net broadband initiative.
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Wed, Apr 9th 2025 07:05 pm
In a unanimous vote, the Erie County Legislature passed a resolution urging New York state to reconsider its stance on traffic safety at a Grand Island intersection where 13-year-old Leah Mayer was fatally struck.
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Wed, Apr 9th 2025 07:00 pm
The Lewiston Community Lions are excited to host our fourth annual Village Clean-Up Day - and we'd love for you to be part of it!
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