Tue, Dec 27th 2016 12:50 pm
Rex Ryan has been relieved of his duties as the head coach of the Buffalo Bills, the team announced on Tuesday.
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Mon, Dec 26th 2016 07:00 am
The new year is upon us. It's time to take a look back on the past year and determine what we might want to change, do better or accomplish in 2017. For pet parents, much of this reflection applies to the lives they share with their pets.
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Thu, Dec 22nd 2016 07:30 pm
The National Committee for Quality Assurance announced two more primary care medical offices operated by Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center have received NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on highly coordinated care and long‐term, participative relationships.
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Thu, Dec 22nd 2016 06:05 pm
KeyBank and the First Niagara Foundation announced $1.2 million in new funding for the nonprofit dedicated to the renovation and relocation of the vintage DeAngelis Carousel in a new structure at Canalside in Buffalo.
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Thu, Dec 22nd 2016 05:45 pm
This year's Christmas dinner doesn't have to feature the same old turkey and ham. Instead, let the influences of the foodie revolution seep through your television and onto the holiday table.
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Wed, Dec 21st 2016 02:10 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Monday announced $3.5 million has been awarded to advance the final design for the Niagara Gorge Project. The project includes the removal of two miles of expressway segments of the Niagara Scenic Parkway, and replacing it with a scenic trail network and smaller road for local traffic to enhance access to the waterfront and adjoining neighborhoods in Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Dec 21st 2016 02:10 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced temporary lane closures associated with road and bridge construction projects on New York state highways will not be permitted from 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 27, and again from 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, in order to accommodate motorists during the busy year-end holiday travel weekends.
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Wed, Dec 21st 2016 02:10 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced a second round of grant funding from the Environmental Protection Fund is being made available to help municipalities across the state address costs associated with the collection and recycling of eligible electronic wastes (e-waste).
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Wed, Dec 21st 2016 08:20 am
YMCA Buffalo Niagara has announced the Lockport Family YMCA is set to merge with it in February 2017.
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Wed, Dec 21st 2016 08:20 am
The top leaders of Niagara County's government are set to be returned for an encore after delivering a budget that cut taxes to their lowest level this century and imposed a half-million-dollar reduction in spending on county agencies.
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Mon, Dec 19th 2016 03:05 pm
Expect to see more travelers than ever on the road and in the air this holiday season.
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Mon, Dec 19th 2016 11:40 am
The outdoor skating rink at DeVeaux Woods State Park is now open. Reservoir State Park's rink should be ready within the week.
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Fri, Dec 16th 2016 06:05 pm
The Firemen's Association of the State of New York urges all New Yorkers to enjoy the holidays with care, as this time of the year typically sees an uptick in home and house fires.
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Fri, Dec 16th 2016 10:05 am
While more than 20,000 were eligible, 21 weekly contributors to the 2016 United Way campaign won grand prize awards as part of the 11th annual United Way Challenge on Friday.
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Fri, Dec 16th 2016 09:50 am
Uber NY and 43North - the $5 million startup competition - on Friday announced a partnership to promote and foster tech innovation and attract startups and entrepreneurs to Buffalo.
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Thu, Dec 15th 2016 07:55 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced six Western New York art and cultural organizations will receive federal grants through the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) totaling $150,000.
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Thu, Dec 15th 2016 09:45 am
With the holiday season underway and many parties and events taking place, a number of bar and restaurant owners are seeking ways for patrons to have an enjoyable time at their establishments, but be safe, as well.
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Wed, Dec 14th 2016 10:40 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday announced General Motors, a global automotive company, would invest $334 million in new machinery and equipment at its Tonawanda, Lockport and Rochester plants to produce future engine and component products. The project will support 67 new jobs in Tonawanda and retain 1,194 positions at the three plants.
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Wed, Dec 14th 2016 01:15 pm
Uber and the home arenas of the Buffalo Bills and the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday announced that, if the State Legislature were to allow ridesharing to operate across New York state, the organizations would immediately begin negotiating a partnership that would encompass making rides to and from Buffalo sporting events (including the upcoming NCAA Tournament) and concerts even more efficient and seamless.
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Wed, Dec 14th 2016 07:00 am
With the holiday season in full swing, it's time to finish up shopping, planning, and get ready for all that much-needed family time and love. Some of the most deserving of this family time are none other than the family pets, of course!
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Tue, Dec 13th 2016 11:00 pm
Niagara County lawmakers approved a $339 million budget plan on Tuesday night that reduces spending while providing a 1.6 percent tax rate cut to county property owners, bringing tax rates to their lowest level of the 21st century.
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Tue, Dec 13th 2016 03:10 pm
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Zach Bogosian will be behind the counter "making and creating" a custom "BOGO Bunch Juice" to promote energy and wellness at The Healthy Scratch at HarborCenter from 4:30-6 p.m. on Thursday.
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Tue, Dec 13th 2016 03:05 pm
Charities and nonprofits can increase engagement and revenue by setting suggested donation levels that are appropriate for their donor lists, according to new research by the University at Buffalo School of Management.
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Tue, Dec 13th 2016 11:35 am
The McGuire Group, operator of seven health care facilities in New York and Michigan, and VestraCare, operator of three health care facilities in New York, on Monday announced a joint venture partnership.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2016 01:20 pm
New York State Sen. Rob Ortt, R-C-I-North Tonawanda, on Monday called on the State University of New York board of trustees to immediately reject calls to establish "sanctuary campuses" at SUNY schools.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2016 01:20 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced continued progress on efforts to examine removal of the Buffalo Skyway. On Monday, the Greater Buffalo Niagara Regional Transportation Council, the region's transportation planning board, took action to endorse plans for formal environmental review of skyway alternatives.
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Sat, Dec 10th 2016 07:00 am
New Niagara River Greenway Executive Director Jeanne Leccese paid a visit to Monday's Village of Lewiston work session. Not yet three months into the job, Leccese has already made visiting Greenway municipalities a priority.
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Thu, Dec 8th 2016 05:20 pm
Following months of discussion and a fair amount of local controversy, the International Joint Commission on Thursday signed off on Plan 2014, an updated regulation policy for determining water levels and flows in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River.
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Thu, Dec 8th 2016 04:30 pm
The Food Bank of WNY will be able to provide more than 1.1 million meals to local families in need this holiday season and into the new year as a result of the 11th annual "Food 2 Families."
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Wed, Dec 7th 2016 03:25 pm
As Western New York residents prepare for colder weather, National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. advises homeowners to be vigilant and pay attention to outdoor gas meters, furnaces and vents throughout the winter season.
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Wed, Dec 7th 2016 03:20 pm
This week, the House of Representatives approved H.R. 3381, the Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research (STAR) Act. The legislation, cosponsored by Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, had broad bipartisan support.
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Wed, Dec 7th 2016 03:20 pm
As the nation and the world mark the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor in solemn remembrance, Congressman Brian Higgins paid tribute to those who served in the battle, including South Buffalo's own United States Army Cpl. Earl Wickett.
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Tue, Dec 6th 2016 03:25 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski is urging state leaders and the New York State Police to implement a plan for pistol permit recertification that is "both simple and nonintrusive, and that doesn't put gun owners' rights in jeopardy."
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Mon, Dec 5th 2016 03:35 pm
The Niagara Falls Community Development Department, through the new "Zombie Fight Project," is identifying vacant houses held by absentee owners or stuck in bank foreclosure. NFCDD needs help from local residents.
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Mon, Dec 5th 2016 09:10 am
Axl Rose, Slash and Guns N' Roses will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at New Era Field (formerly Ralph Wilson Stadium) in Orchard Park. Click HERE for ticket information.
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Sat, Dec 3rd 2016 07:00 am
On Wednesday, the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce teamed with local volunteers to repurpose the white lights. The glowing bulbs are now artfully strung across the International Peace Garden, nestled in between the historic Frontier House and the Lewiston Council on the Arts.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2016 09:00 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on Monday will open a significant expansion of its successful health home - an expansion that will benefit hundreds of Niagara County children from low-income households.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2016 05:25 pm
The Sanborn Historical Society and Sanborn Business and Professional Association will present Christmas at the Farm from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, and Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Sanborn-Lewiston Farm Museum, 2660 Saunders Settlement Road.
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Thu, Dec 1st 2016 05:00 pm
Congressman Chris Collins, R-NY-27, is hailing the passage of the 21st Century Cures Act - medical innovation legislation he said will directly benefit the lives of Western New Yorkers.
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Wed, Nov 30th 2016 06:00 pm
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. invites the public to its sixth annual Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting at Canalside from 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.
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