Mon, Nov 14th 2016 04:55 pm
The Erie County Department of Social Services is now accepting applications for 2016-17 Home Energy Assistance Program regular benefits, with county officials anticipating increased need and encouraging residents to apply for benefits online to avoid potentially lengthy waits at HEAP offices.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2016 04:00 pm
The Western New York Power Proceeds Allocation Board voted on Monday to recommend $2,490,000 in funding to three entities in the region, including Campus Labs, 43North and PostProcess Technologies.
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Sat, Nov 12th 2016 07:00 am
As the drop-dead day nears for adoption of the Town of Lewiston's $16.820 million final budget for 2017, the Town Board spent the past week in discussions, first Monday with the Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees, and then on Wednesday, hearing from residents in a lightly attended public hearing at Town Hall.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 09:50 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Health emergency response personnel, New York State Office of Emergency Management and New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control worked along with local fire department and emergency responders to advise on round-the-clock air quality data for any public health impacts to public and the environment.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 05:35 pm
The Health Association of Niagara County Inc. reports the recent 2016 HANCI Senior Prom was a "historical success," with more than 375 seniors and students participating in the signature event.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 05:30 pm
Family Promise of WNY, a community organization providing temporary shelter and support to families experiencing homelessness within Western New York, took first at the inaugural Pitch 10 on Thursday evening. The event was organized by United Way of Buffalo and Erie County's Next Generation United.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 10:35 am
In honor of Veteran's Day, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has released an updated resource guide and website to provide veterans and active duty military personnel with information related to the education, consumer protection and legal benefits available to them during and after active military service.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 10:35 am
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz has announced two upcoming public presentations of his proposed 2017 Erie County budget designed to give county residents details on what is contained in the proposal and also allow for discussion and questions.
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Thu, Nov 10th 2016 04:10 pm
Donald J. Trump's victory in Niagara County was historic on a number of levels, marking the first time a Republican had won the county since Ronald Reagan in 1984, County GOP Chairman Scott Kiedrowski announced after reviewing election returns at Republican Party headquarters.
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Wed, Nov 9th 2016 09:45 am
While Democrat Hillary Clinton handily won the state of New York's 29 electoral votes on Tuesday, residents in NFP's coverage areas were split almost in half in their vote for president.
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Tue, Nov 8th 2016 11:10 pm
Former Judge Angelo Morinello has a healthy lead on incumbent Assemblyman John Ceretto, and is claiming victory in the 145th district.
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Tue, Nov 8th 2016 05:05 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday announced the team will hold its annual Military Appreciation Game on Friday, Nov. 11, against the New Jersey Devils at KeyBank Center.
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Mon, Nov 7th 2016 04:05 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz has directed flags on county government buildings be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, Nov. 8, in honor of Capt. Andrew D. Byers, a native of the Town of Clarence, who died in Afghanistan on Thursday, Nov. 3.
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Mon, Nov 7th 2016 10:40 am
In October, the Niagara County Department of Health received notification from Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport that a cooling tower tested positive for Legionella bacteria exceeding 1000 CFU/mL (colony-forming units per milliliter).
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Mon, Nov 7th 2016 10:25 am
The Niagara County Department of Health nursing division, in partnership with the Niagara County Office for the Aging, is offering free diabetes self-management workshops throughout Niagara County.
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Sat, Nov 5th 2016 10:25 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has been awarded a $40,157 care coordination training grant from the New York State Department of Health.
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Sat, Nov 5th 2016 07:00 am
As discussions wound up at Town Hall this week on Lewiston's $16.820 million 2017 tentative spending plan, town officials reported steps are now being taken to resurrect the Lewiston Family Ice Rink for the upcoming Lewiston Christmas Walk and holiday season.
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Fri, Nov 4th 2016 01:55 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced his office has created a hotline to help troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues and barriers encountered by voters at the polls for the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
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Thu, Nov 3rd 2016 06:10 pm
Niagara Hospice will hold its annual "Light-a-Life" memorial tree lighting celebration at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, under the Dominic Lariccia Family Pavilion behind Niagara Hospice House, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport.
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Thu, Nov 3rd 2016 06:05 pm
With Monday's resignation of District 3 Coroner Kenneth V. Lederhouse, county lawmakers will start the process of identifying a successor to the long-time public official, Legislature Chairman Wm. Keith McNall, R-Lockport, announced Thursday morning.
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Wed, Nov 2nd 2016 06:00 pm
Niagara Frontier Publications recently held a pumpkin-carving/decorating contest for Halloween. The first-place winners, Michael and Cindy Kline of Grand Island, carve numerous pumpkins every year and decided to put one in the NFP contest.
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Wed, Nov 2nd 2016 05:55 pm
The Erie County Department of Public Works' Highways Division has announced a new snowplowing agreement has been reached between Erie County and the association representing over 30 municipalities that contract with the county for snowplowing.
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Wed, Nov 2nd 2016 05:55 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced The Salvation Army will launch its annual holiday kettle drive on Thursday, Nov. 3, at KeyBank Center before the Sabres' 7 p.m. game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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Wed, Nov 2nd 2016 05:50 pm
Military Times, for the second consecutive year, has ranked the University at Buffalo as one of the nation's best universities for military veterans.
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Wed, Nov 2nd 2016 07:00 am
The Niagara University Department of Athletics and Community Missions have partnered to hold food and clothing drives during upcoming Niagara University athletics contests.
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Tue, Nov 1st 2016 03:05 pm
American Niagara Hospitality announced its Rainforest Cafe and TGI Fridays locations will be honoring Western New York veterans and active-duty service members in the month of November.
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Tue, Nov 1st 2016 03:00 pm
Although Oct. 31 is the last calendar day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the education component of breast cancer never really ends.
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Tue, Nov 1st 2016 07:00 am
A growing concern over the health status of young women in the community has motivated nine area agencies to call for a public forum at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at Abate Elementary School in Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Oct 31st 2016 05:30 pm
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call Monday afternoon after a 46-year-old man fired multiple gunshots in his Wheatfield home.
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Mon, Oct 31st 2016 10:35 am
October is the time of year when children and families artfully decorate pumpkins and display these works for friends and neighbors. Now, your most decorative, scariest, funniest or craziest pumpkin designs can win you one of three great prize packs in the Niagara Frontier Publications pumpkin-carving contest.
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Sat, Oct 29th 2016 07:00 am
The Salvation Army will begin its Red Kettle campaign on Friday, Nov. 4, at Budwey's Supermarket, 535 Division St., North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Oct 28th 2016 05:00 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Friday announced the grand opening of a new, $1.3 million chocolate factory in Niagara County. Platter's Chocolates, a family-owned business since 1938, relocated to the historic Wurlitzer building in North Tonawanda to expand its production lines, packaging capabilities, and offer culinary tours to visitors.
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Fri, Oct 28th 2016 12:10 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Thursday announced Oncolinx as the winner of the 43North $1 million grand prize.
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Thu, Oct 27th 2016 06:55 pm
Twenty-year-old Carly Marrs of North Tonawanda, whose vehicle struck and killed two teenagers walking along Shawnee Road, plead not guilty Oct. 26 at the Town of Wheatfield Court.
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Tue, Oct 25th 2016 06:15 pm
As part of its commitment to strengthening communities, YMCA Buffalo Niagara is teaming up with the Food Bank of Western New York for the fifth straight year to help fight hunger this holiday season.
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Tue, Oct 25th 2016 06:00 pm
The Niagara River Greenway Commission announced Jeanne Leccese was named executive director of the regional organization.
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Tue, Oct 25th 2016 02:35 pm
A small change on paper made a big difference Monday, as the Village of Lewiston Historic Preservation Commission approved a modified request by Hastings Lewiston Inc. to subdivide the property at 460 Center St. Commissioners voted 4-0 to grant a certificate of appropriateness, and to move the concept along to the Planning Board.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2016 10:00 am
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month all November at all Seneca Resorts & Casinos. To kickoff the celebrations, Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino will host a Haudenosaunee community social from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, in the Seneca Niagara Event Center.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2016 10:00 am
The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline is now $2.22 per gallon, down 2 cents from last week. The New York state average is $2.37 per gallon, up 1 cent from last week. A year ago, the state average was $2.36.
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Sat, Oct 22nd 2016 07:30 am
The Niagara University communication studies department instills drive within its students.
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