Thu, Oct 8th 2015 03:50 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins will host Academy Night 2015, an opportunity for high school students, families, school administrators and counselors to find out more about service academy institutions, programs and the application process, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Williamsville South High School, 5950 Main St.
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Thu, Oct 8th 2015 03:40 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced Wednesday the team will implement the use of walk-through magnetometers as part of an NHL initiative at all entrances to First Niagara Center for the 2015-16 season.
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Wed, Oct 7th 2015 04:00 pm
Preliminary discussions got underway this week on the Town of Lewiston's upcoming budget as Finance Officer Martha Blazick unveiled a $15.608 million tentative plan for 2016.
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Wed, Oct 7th 2015 03:40 pm
The surgical team at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is celebrating another milestone: the successful completion of its 650th robotic-assisted surgery.
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Wed, Oct 7th 2015 03:00 pm
Out-of-pocket expenses can pile up quickly for patients dealing with breast cancer. While insurance can help, there are still co-pays to cover, over-the-counter medications to purchase and other costs that aren't covered by insurance plans.
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Wed, Oct 7th 2015 03:00 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced plans for "Opening Weekend," which will take place during the team's first three home games of the 2015-16 season. The three games will feature a wide variety of activities, giveaways and special events for the whole family. Tickets are still available for all three Sabres games during "Opening Weekend."
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Tue, Oct 6th 2015 05:20 pm
Artpark & Company has announced two special presentations with visiting guest artists followed by a Q&A. Events will take place at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 29 and Nov. 12 at the DeVeaux Woods Park Conference Center.
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Tue, Oct 6th 2015 05:15 pm
The Erie County Office of Traffic Safety has announced it was awarded a grant for $18,685 to participate in the New York State Highway Safety Program, a public education initiative working to reduce the number of crashes, injuries and deaths on New York's roads.
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Tue, Oct 6th 2015 05:15 pm
Empire State Development has announced its re-designation as New York's Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center, which includes nearly $6 million in federal funding annually over the next five years in order to support the growth and modernization of New York's manufacturing businesses.
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Tue, Oct 6th 2015 05:15 pm
Patty Wetterling, a child welfare advocate whose 11-year-old son was abducted in 1989 by a masked gunman, will keynote the Family Violence Intervention Project's 17th annual "Safe at Home" conference Oct. 22 at The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Oct 5th 2015 11:05 am
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2015 03:10 pm
The Lewiston Town Board will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, at Lewiston Town Hall. At that time, the Town of Lewiston's 2015 tentative budget will be presented.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2015 12:15 pm
State Sen. Marc Panepinto called on the University at Buffalo to relocate its Law School to the former Michael J. Dillon U.S. Courthouse.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2015 10:45 am
Elaine Scarry, the author of the definitive study on pain and one of the nation's leading scholars of contemporary pain studies, will deliver the keynote address at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, in the University at Buffalo's Honors College as part of a three-day conference that explores the philosophy, history and politics of pain.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2015 10:35 am
The founder of one of the largest private foundations in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to helping people with intellectual disabilities, and a prominent hospital board member and radiologist will be honored at The 2016 Premier, Memorial's annual dinner gala.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2015 10:30 am
Each year in New York, nearly 15,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and about 2,700 women die from the disease. These women are our wives, mothers, sisters and friends.
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Wed, Sep 30th 2015 03:25 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced Wednesday the House of Representatives approved legislation that will allow the Kids Korner program at the Buffalo VA Medical Center to remain open.
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Wed, Sep 30th 2015 09:05 am
Niagara County lawmakers unanimously backed initiating contract talks with a solar energy producer Tuesday at a special meeting urged by the Legislature's sole professional accountant, who said inking the deal could produce $4.75 million in savings to taxpayers.
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Wed, Sep 30th 2015 09:05 am
With the papal visit to the U.S. now part of history, the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University, who served as an expert correspondent for several national media outlets during the visit, offered reflections on the messages Pope Francis delivered during his time in the U.S.
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Mon, Sep 28th 2015 07:00 am
The St. Francis Guild of Mount St. Mary's Hospital will hold its 35th annual Pink Elephant Luncheon and Auction on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Niagara Falls Country Club.
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Mon, Sep 28th 2015 07:00 am
A pair of Niagara's largest mental health service providers is coming together to support a day of recovery and understanding with an interfaith community prayer service at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6.
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Sat, Sep 26th 2015 07:00 am
Though the Village of Lewiston is looking into obtaining a portable breakwall to curb wave damage to the Water Street shoreline, Guard Street resident Claudia Marasco said trustees should consider a speed limit for boaters - and jet boats, in particular.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 04:50 pm
The 2015 Autumn Festival, presented by the Sanborn Business and Professional Association, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 3 and 4 at the Sanborn Lewiston Farm Museum, 2660 Saunders Settlement Road. This marks seven years for the event, said Bonnie Haskell, the museum curator.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 04:40 pm
The flu virus tends to spread from October to May. Flu viruses are detected year-round, including at lower levels during the summer months. Vaccinations can be given at any time during the flu season; even getting a vaccination later in the season (December through March) can still help protect you from influenza.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2015 04:40 pm
On Wednesday, the Father Joe Moreno Memorial Foundation proudly presented SuperMarket Liquors & Wines owner Christopher Castellani with an award for his dedication and generosity as a sponsor of the foundation's annual Walk to Remember.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2015 04:15 pm
The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning has announced a new, grant-funded partnership between the department and area health care facilities to better promote and assist in the safe disposal of pharmaceuticals through the medical care waste pharmaceutical disposal program.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2015 08:40 am
The New York State Department of Labor released the August unemployment report for counties across the state, revealing the unemployment rate in the Buffalo-Niagara region had fallen to 5.2 percent, while the unemployment rate in Erie County alone slipped to 5.1 percent, the lowest it has been in eight years.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2015 08:40 am
Congressman Brian Higgins is once again fighting to save the Kids Korner program at the VA Western New York Healthcare System, which set to expire at the end of 2015. In a letter to the House of Representatives Veterans' Affairs Committee, Higgins, Rep. Julia Brownley and other members are seeking reauthorization of VA Child Care pilot program in legislation extending Department of Veterans Affairs programs.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2015 08:40 am
Fire engine rides, a live burn demonstration and hands-on challenges for attendees will join fire safety education and blood pressure checks on what promises to be an entertaining Saturday (Oct. 3), when the Upper Mountain Fire Co. holds its annual community open house.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2015 02:10 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Monday the New York State Board for Historic Preservation recommended the addition of 27 properties, resources and districts to the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
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Mon, Sep 21st 2015 03:45 pm
The KeyBank Foundation announced it has donated 180 copies of the anti-bullying-themed children's book "Thank You Mr. Falker" to the nonprofit organization The Teacher's Desk in Buffalo. A copy of the book will be given to every WNY school served by The Teacher's Desk.
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Mon, Sep 21st 2015 03:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins will be joined this week by Sister Mary Johnice Rzadkiewicz and the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., as he travels to Washington, D.C., for a visit by Pope Francis to the U.S.
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Mon, Sep 21st 2015 03:35 pm
For many pet lovers, bringing a furry friend along on a shopping trip would be the perfect way to spend a day. While many big-name chain stores do have a "service dogs only" policy, you may be surprised to know a number of them will, in fact, allow you to shop with your shih-Tzu or browse with your bulldog.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2015 03:10 pm
When he was a child, Gary Hall spent a lot of time playing with his friends at parks, schools and other facilities in Niagara Falls, taking advantage of the Boys & Girls Club on 17th Street and other programs. But there wasn't a dedicated recreation site for them to attend.
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Thu, Sep 17th 2015 07:30 pm
Wall Street rating agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded Erie County's credit rating from "A" to "A+" and commented favorably on the county's fiscal management. Fitch's announcement follows a three-step rating upgrade by Standard & Poor's in September 2014.
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Wed, Sep 16th 2015 09:55 pm
At the BPO's Opening Night Gala concert, Louis P. Ciminelli, board of trustees chairman, announced the Crescendo Campaign. It's a comprehensive fundraising initiative designed to provide financial stability for the BPO for years to come.
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Wed, Sep 16th 2015 10:15 am
In a detailed report highlighting investments leading to the quiet renaissance along the Buffalo River, Congressman Brian Higgins outlined his vision for next steps of action to maintain waterfront momentum and capitalize economically on significant federal resources supporting the environmental revitalization of the Buffalo River.
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Mon, Sep 14th 2015 11:35 am
The Erie County Department of Senior Services and community partners including the Buffalo Public Schools are currently seeking individuals interested in volunteering at local schools to provide one-on-one tutoring to children in the classroom.
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Mon, Sep 14th 2015 11:35 am
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo presents "Sarah Koenig - Binge-Worthy Journalism: Backstage with the Host & Co-Creator of 'Serial' " at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2016. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2015 11:20 pm
In drawings submitted Thursday to the Village of Lewiston, portions of Ellicott Development's proposed plaza have changed significantly. The northern building, No. 3, is now a two-story unit. The third floor is gone and, instead of 26 apartment units spread over two floors, the sketch calls for 13 two-bedroom dwellings on the second floor.
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