Tue, May 2nd 2017 09:05 am
Niagara University's 2017 schedule of commencement ceremonies will be highlighted by addresses from the 2016 National Teacher of the Year, a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee and the author of the acclaimed biography "Alexander Hamilton."
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Mon, May 1st 2017 08:00 pm
American Niagara Hospitality announced plans at the Niagara Falls City Council meeting on Monday for a "game-changing" development to be located at Niagara's premier location at Old Falls Street and Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. ANH plans call for a $50-million, 200-room, upscale, all-suite hotel, along with a $20 million daredevil-themed waterpark.
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Mon, May 1st 2017 04:05 pm
In light of the storms predicted to move through Western New York this week, National Fuel offers customers the following information should they experience flooding:
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Mon, May 1st 2017 12:10 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and Clean Communities of Western NY, will host a "ride-and-drive" event featuring clean fuel vehicles. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, on Goat Island at Niagara Falls State Park.
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Mon, May 1st 2017 12:10 pm
Niagara County is rolling out a new voucher system for household hazardous waste collection, Infrastructure and Facilities Committee Chairman John Syracuse and Refuse District Committee Chairman Mike Hill announced. The program officially begins May 1 and runs through Aug. 31.
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Sat, Apr 29th 2017 09:05 am
Good news for Lewiston's residential electrical users: Those long-awaited New York Power Authority hydropower rebates will soon be coming in the mail.
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Sat, Apr 29th 2017 09:00 am
Two of the three buildings on the Center Street side of Ellicott Development's 4.1-acre parcel were torn down Wednesday, as the Buffalo property management firm prepares to build a mixed-use plaza in Lewiston.
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Fri, Apr 28th 2017 04:00 pm
More than 160 volunteers from Mount St. Mary's Hospital and the Mount St. Mary's Child Care Center were honored at the annual volunteer recognition luncheon on Thursday at the Niagara Falls Country Club.
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Fri, Apr 28th 2017 04:00 pm
As part of a weeklong Earth Week tribute to New York's accomplishments and commitment to protecting the environment, the New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation, Office of General Services, Agriculture and Markets, and the State Arbor Day Committee joined state and local officials for an Arbor Day tree-planting event at the Empire State Plaza in Albany.
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Thu, Apr 27th 2017 05:30 pm
In a joint effort to further improve mental health and well-being among veterans, New York State Sen. Rob Ortt on Thursday joined local veterans, veterans service representatives and Niagara County officials to announce he secured $185,000 in support of the PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program in Niagara County. The program offers support to veterans.
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Thu, Apr 27th 2017 05:15 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and partners celebrated Earth Day with the opening of a new solar-powered electric car-charging station at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve in Depew.
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Thu, Apr 27th 2017 05:10 pm
The Niagara County Community College Board of Trustees is looking for a new leader after former president James P. Klyczek resigned on Wednesday.
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Wed, Apr 26th 2017 04:45 pm
The Mount St. Mary's Hospital Foundation has announced its officers for the 2017.
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Wed, Apr 26th 2017 04:45 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has achieved recognition as an adopter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association's Patient Financial Communications Best Practices.
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Wed, Apr 26th 2017 04:45 pm
Marylou Borowiak, who has been affiliated with the Food Bank of WNY for over 20 years, has announced plans to step down from the role of president and CEO later this year. Borowiak, 57, said in a statement that she felt the timing made sense both personally and professionally.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2017 05:35 pm
"BAND Against Bullying," the annual competition to raise bullying awareness, will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at Shea's 710 Main Theater. The event is sold out.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2017 05:05 pm
During the winter 2017 checkout scanning campaign at 27 Wegmans stores in Massachusetts, Buffalo and the Southern Tier of New York, and parts of Pennsylvania, hunger relief donations hit $1,089,769. "Check Out Hunger" allows customers to donate $2 $3, $5 or any other amount at checkout, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to each store's local food bank.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2017 04:25 pm
This May, Ten Lives Club Cat Adoption Group invites animal lovers to do something crucial to save the lives of shelter cats: drink beer.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2017 07:00 am
The Auxiliary of Memorial Medical Center will hold its Helen M. Smith Memorial Rock-a-thon from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 28, in the hospital's upper lobby.
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Sat, Apr 22nd 2017 09:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will honor businesses and individuals at its annual Chamber Awards Gala on Friday, April 28, at The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Apr 21st 2017 04:05 pm
Community Missions of Niagara Frontier is looking for participants to put their best foot forward and "Walk for Niagara," rain or shine, on Saturday, April 29, at Whirlpool State Park. The annual event helps raise awareness and funds for the nonprofit's crisis and community service programs, which provide clothing, food, shelter and supportive services to those in need.
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Fri, Apr 21st 2017 04:00 pm
The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center's 13th annual "Beyond the Barrel Art Exhibition" will showcase the theme "NF125" in celebration of the 125th birthday of the City of Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Apr 20th 2017 12:10 pm
Top leaders from Niagara County's government, joined by federal, state and town officials, will converge on Olcott Harbor today and declare a state of emergency in Niagara County as rising lake levels are pushed higher heading into the weekend.
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Thu, Apr 20th 2017 12:00 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Thursday announced General Manager Tim Murray and Head Coach Dan Bylsma will not remain with the team.
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Wed, Apr 19th 2017 07:30 pm
Officials at the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County (UWBEC) announced they have raised $14,538,133, which represents an increase in giving for the seventh straight year in a row for the nonprofit organization.
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Wed, Apr 19th 2017 01:25 pm
On Wednesday, the Lewiston Police Department identified the victim of a construction accident that took place Tuesday afternoon outside of St. Peter R.C. Church. Timothy Zayac, 56, of Lockport, died while working at the site.
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Wed, Apr 19th 2017 09:40 am
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced more than $13.3 million in funding awarded to help law enforcement agencies effectively combat gun violence in the 17 counties participating in the state's gun involved violence elimination initiative.
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Tue, Apr 18th 2017 05:20 pm
Town of Wheatfield Supervisor Robert B. Cliffe has announced he will not seek re-election this November.
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Tue, Apr 18th 2017 02:55 pm
The City of Buffalo and KeyBank Center will host the 2019 Men's Frozen Four and the 2022 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball first and second rounds, the NCAA announced on Tuesday. Canisius College, along with the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and Niagara University, will once again serve as the host groups for the two championship events.
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Tue, Apr 18th 2017 02:00 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation on Monday work to replace deteriorated playgrounds at Whirlpool and DeVeaux State parks is currently underway, and Reservoir State Park will be the new home to an outdoor gym and fitness trail.
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Tue, Apr 18th 2017 02:00 pm
The New York State Office is Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) on Monday announced the grand opening of BestSelf Recovery Community and Outreach Center in Buffalo. The center will provide free support programs and services for Western New York residents in recovery from addiction.
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Tue, Apr 18th 2017 02:00 pm
On Monday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo directed the New York state departments of Environmental Conservation and Health to expand ongoing investigations of the former Niagara Sanitation Landfill in order to ensure no contamination is impacting nearby residential properties.
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Fri, Apr 14th 2017 05:00 pm
WalletHub has ranked Buffalo as the No. 7 "Best Cities for Easter" in a new poll.
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Fri, Apr 14th 2017 01:55 pm
Veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States: The VFW Memorial Day parade needs you!
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Thu, Apr 13th 2017 11:15 am
Schools.com website has ranked Niagara County Community College as No. 2 on the list of the "Best Community colleges in New York."
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Thu, Apr 13th 2017 11:05 am
The New York State Department of Health and the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) have approved the plans by Mount St. Mary's Hospital to expand its inpatient chemical dependency rehabilitation service, known as Clearview Treatment Services.
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Wed, Apr 12th 2017 06:00 pm
The Yahoo Community Benefit Fund and the Yahoo Community Fund for Niagara County, two grant funds administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, are now accepting applications from nonprofits serving Niagara County. Qualifying nonprofits are welcome to apply to both grant funds.
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Wed, Apr 12th 2017 06:00 pm
Unyts will host an ongoing Buffalo Bandits-themed blood drive from April 15-22 at all of its locations across Western New York. Over this time, all presenting donors who donate will be rewarded with a pair of tickets to an upcoming Bandits game, courtesy of Unyts.
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Tue, Apr 11th 2017 06:00 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Tuesday announced the Western New York highlights of the 2018 state budget, which builds on the state's fiscal discipline over the last six years while strengthening the middle class, reducing taxes and making smart investments in New York's future. For the seventh consecutive year, the budget is balanced and holds spending growth below 2 percent.
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Tue, Apr 11th 2017 09:40 am
The Lewiston Community Lions will offer a $500 scholarship for a graduating 2017 senior from Lewiston-Porter High School. Interested students are instructed to go to their guidance office for an application.
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