Sat, Dec 26th 2015 07:00 am
Dr. Timothy Osberg of the American Psychological Association, who has done extensive research on addiction and irrational food beliefs, said, "People make resolutions because they look at important milestones, like the new year, as signals of change and a new beginning, so they see it as an opportunity for real change."
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Wed, Dec 23rd 2015 10:35 am
The Mount St. Mary's Foundation has announced its officers for the 2016.
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Wed, Dec 23rd 2015 10:10 am
The Arts Services Initiative of Western New York recently presented Lewiston artist Michelle Marcotte an individual artist grant for Niagara County in the amount of $2,500.
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Tue, Dec 22nd 2015 10:45 am
The Niagara Region's leader in sports medicine and concussion management is making a special offer to athletes to celebrate the release of the Will Smith blockbuster movie "Concussion."
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Mon, Dec 21st 2015 01:00 pm
Whitetail deer guru Charlie Alsheimer returns to the Greater Niagara Fishing and Outdoor Expo's main stage, at The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls, 101 Old Falls St., on Jan. 23. Alsheimer, of Bath, will present a trilogy of deer and nature photography seminars.
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Mon, Dec 21st 2015 11:30 am
A holiday toy drive coordinated by Niagara University's Continuing Legal Education program proved so successful that Carol Howaart-Diez, CEO of the United Way of Greater Niagara, had to enlist the help of Lewiston attorney Karl Frankovitch to transport a second vehicle of toys to the organization's warehouse.
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Mon, Dec 21st 2015 11:30 am
Women who report having periodontal disease are at greater risk for breast cancer, especially if they smoke or recently quit smoking, according to University at Buffalo research published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention (CEBP), a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
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Sat, Dec 19th 2015 07:00 am
Residents in northern Lewiston were caught by surprise this week with unexpected tree-cutting and land-clearing activities taking place on property owned by Lower River Road resident/developer Jerry Wolfgang in preparation for his future French Landing housing subdivision.
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Sat, Dec 19th 2015 07:00 am
For nearly two years now, a commercial operation existing in a residentially zoned area on Lake Road has been an upsetting topic for neighboring residents. And throughout this period, as neighboring areas were disrupted, residents have argued the town has not responded as some would have liked.
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Sat, Dec 19th 2015 07:00 am
Each year, it seems like many of us leave the Christmas shopping until the last minute. But there are also others buying Christmas gifts in the summertime.
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Fri, Dec 18th 2015 08:05 pm
Local officials from Erie County, the Town of Tonawanda, the Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District, and the Erie County Industrial Development Agency gathered Friday to discuss their efforts concerning the potential closure of the Huntley Generating Station in the Town of Tonawanda.
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Thu, Dec 17th 2015 01:50 pm
KeyBank, a wholly owned subsidiary of KeyCorp, announced today it plans to keep mortgage operations in Buffalo, and that it will leverage and expand First Niagara Bank's mortgage capabilities upon completion of First Niagara's merger into Key.
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Wed, Dec 16th 2015 04:55 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced details of a federal tax credit and funding package, set for consideration by the House of Representatives this week, which includes provisions to bolster Western New York's position as a leader in biomedical and solar industries.
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Wed, Dec 16th 2015 11:40 am
Wm. Keith McNall will be the first post-Bill Ross chairman of the Niagara County Legislature.
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Tue, Dec 15th 2015 03:40 pm
The rise of virtual health-care technology could soon allow patients to receive checkups from the comfort of their living rooms, eliminating the need to travel to a hospital or doctor's office.
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Tue, Dec 15th 2015 03:10 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced settlement agreements with 30 online retailers from across the country that sold illegal toy guns to consumers in New York. The toy guns in question violate a state law that prohibits the sale of imitation weapons, which are toy guns that look too much like real guns.
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Mon, Dec 14th 2015 02:55 pm
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. board of directors met today and approved the selection of Buffalo contractor Pinto Construction Services Inc. to make improvements to the Queen City Bike Ferry landing on Buffalo's Outer Harbor.
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Mon, Dec 14th 2015 02:50 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced his office has launched an online form where New Yorkers can test and then submit data on the Internet speeds they are receiving at home.
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Mon, Dec 14th 2015 02:50 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz joined state Sen. Tim Kennedy (63rd District) and Assemblyman Sean Ryan (149th District) to announce Erie County was awarded $2.286 million in funding through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application program.
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Sat, Dec 12th 2015 07:05 am
Does your home have so many lights hung that it can be seen from outer space?
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Thu, Dec 10th 2015 05:40 pm
Now through Dec. 18, Casa Antica is collecting nonperishable food items, which will be donated to the St. Vincent de Paul Society via St. Peter R.C. Church.
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Thu, Dec 10th 2015 05:00 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced $2.25 billion in economic and community development funding has been awarded through round five of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative and the Upstate Revitalization Initiative.
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Wed, Dec 9th 2015 07:15 pm
The standard of care for acute concussion may undergo a dramatic change, depending on the results of a new exercise treatment that physicians at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo have developed and begun testing.
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Wed, Dec 9th 2015 07:10 pm
At the November board meeting of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, elections were held to fill open board of directors positions. The December board and member meeting, held at Niagara Falls Country Club Dec. 9, passed a vote to ratify the slate of officers filling the open positions commencing Jan. 1, 2016.
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Tue, Dec 8th 2015 10:30 pm
Niagara County lawmakers approved a $339 million spending plan Tuesday night that provides a 3.7 percent tax rate cut to county property owners.
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Tue, Dec 8th 2015 10:20 pm
The 10th annual Food 2 Families drive, sponsored by Tops Friendly Markets, WGRZ-TV and Townsquare Media, collected enough food and funds to provide more than 1 million meals to local families in need during this holiday season and into early next year.
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Tue, Dec 8th 2015 10:20 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced the House of Representatives approved H.R. 1321, a bill that prohibits the sale or distribution of cosmetics containing synthetic plastic microbeads. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is leading on a similar bill in the Senate.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2015 12:50 pm
New Directions Youth and Family Services has launched its 2015 "Save a Christmas" program, an annual drive providing holiday gifts to low-income or single-parent families served by New Directions' community-based programs through individual gift donations or family sponsorships.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2015 12:40 pm
Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs announced First Student has joined his "Fleet Services" initiative at the Erie County Auto Bureau.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2015 07:00 am
The Firemen's Association of the State of New York would like to remind all New Yorkers of the safety hazards associated with festivities this time of the year, and to follow a few simple tips to ensure a happy and safe holiday.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2015 06:20 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the return of "Tux and Pucks" for the team's home game against the New York Islanders on Thursday, Dec. 31. The night offers fans an opportunity to dress up in formal wear to celebrate New Year's Eve while attending the 6 p.m. game at First Niagara Center.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2015 04:20 pm
Congress members Brian Higgins (D-NY-26), Chris Collins (R-NY-27), Louise Slaughter (D-NY-25), and Tom Reed (R-NY-23) released the following joint statement in response to the news regional airlines are continuing the fight to reduce existing pilot training requirements, including elimination of the 1,500-hour flight time standard:
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Thu, Dec 3rd 2015 04:40 pm
State Sen. Marc Panepinto, Assemblyman Sean Ryan, Common Council Majority Leader David Rivera and Common Council Member Joel Feroleto announced the addition of the Elmwood Historic District East to the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
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Thu, Dec 3rd 2015 03:30 pm
The final ballots in a tight race between incumbent Lewiston Highway Superintendent Douglas Janese and challenger David Trane were opened Thursday morning in State Supreme Court. Nine newly accepted affidavits confirmed Janese would continue on for another term.
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Thu, Dec 3rd 2015 07:00 am
With the holiday season upon us, it's time to start shopping, planning and getting excited 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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Thu, Dec 3rd 2015 07:00 am
Congressman Chris Collins is encouraging local fire departments and emergency medical service providers to apply for federal Assistance to Firefighter Grants through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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Wed, Dec 2nd 2015 03:05 pm
Consumer Credit Counseling Service and the Niagara County Financial Literacy Coalition announced they are seeking 15-20 volunteers to register by Dec. 8 to help prepare taxes at free tax prep sites. Volunteers will undergo training this month and ultimately provide tax preparation services in Niagara County in February and March.
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Wed, Dec 2nd 2015 03:00 pm
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. invites the public to its fifth annual holiday celebration and tree lighting at Canalside from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. This year's free celebration takes place at The Ice at Canalside.
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Wed, Dec 2nd 2015 03:00 pm
The Yahoo Community Benefit Fund, in conjunction with the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, has awarded the Niagara County Historical Society a $4,771 grant to offer evening family programs once a month throughout 2016.
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Mon, Nov 30th 2015 07:00 am
A "Tips for Teens" fundraiser to benefit New Directions Youth & Family Services will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at The Penalty Box Bar & Restaurant, 34 Chestnut St., Lockport.
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