Fri, Sep 11th 2015 08:20 pm
The Erie County Commission on the Status of Women ("ECCSW") and the Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry ("Parks"), in conjunction with local domestic violence agencies and service providers, have announced the official opening of the Domestic Violence Tribute Garden at Isle View Park will take place with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 26.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2015 08:20 pm
Erie County Department of Social Services Commissioner Al Dirschberger has announced the launch of a new supplemental nutrition assistance program ("SNAP") call center designed to help families on nutrition assistance to resolve service issues more quickly. Residents are now directed to call 716-858-7239 to get quick assistance with their SNAP case.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2015 10:20 am
The New York State Office of Mental Health announced Thursday it received a $1.41 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to reduce suicide in Western New York.
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Thu, Sep 10th 2015 12:30 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced New York state parks, historic sites and campgrounds hosted another successful season, with nearly 38.6 million estimated visits from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The state park system saw a 9.6-percent increase in attendance from the same summer period in 2014.
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Thu, Sep 10th 2015 12:30 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority will receive a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation totaling $640,765 for its Amherst-Buffalo corridor study.
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Thu, Sep 10th 2015 12:30 pm
With the continued excitement of a new coach, new quarterback and several new players, Buffalo Bills fans wasted no time buying up season and single tickets, passing the 60,000 season ticket sales mark for the first time in franchise history.
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Wed, Sep 9th 2015 03:10 pm
A limited number of tickets are still available for the Mount St. Mary's Foundation's 16th annual Good Works Gala, "Phantom of the Opera." The black-tie event will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Niagara Falls Country Club, 505 Mountain View Drive in Lewiston.
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Tue, Sep 8th 2015 03:40 pm
The third annual "Niagara County Healthy Connections" senior and caregiver information and resource fair will take place from 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24.
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Tue, Sep 8th 2015 11:45 am
The Buffalo Bills today announced the team has signed quarterback Matt Cassel. In accordance with team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Tue, Sep 8th 2015 08:45 am
Dennis Kim has been named the new concertmaster of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, after a search that brought candidates from all over the world to perform with the BPO.
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Tue, Sep 8th 2015 08:45 am
Acknowledging the proud tradition and promising future of its nursing programs, Niagara University has officially established a school of nursing.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2015 09:55 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, USA Niagara Development Corp., The New York State Department of Transportation, the New York Power Authority and the City of Niagara Falls have announced a public information meeting will be held to present the proposed "build alternative" for the Robert Moses Parkway North Removal Project, which runs from Main Street in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2015 09:40 am
Twenty-eight freshmen moved into Niagara University last Tuesday morning, four days before their fellow first-year students arrived on campus.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2015 03:55 pm
Saturday, Sept. 12, will mark the 37th annual Niagara County Peach Festival 5K Run.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2015 02:30 pm
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Community Missions' 2015 art auction slated for Friday, Sept. 18, is cancelled. The art auction house indicated its minimum number of required tickets have not been reserved or confirmed; rescheduling the event at this time is not optional.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2015 07:00 am
Planning to hit the road with your pet for a Labor Day getaway? Before you pack up your car and your pet, be sure to heed these pet travel tips for the road to help ensure your four-legged companion is happy and safe:
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Wed, Sep 2nd 2015 03:15 pm
Erie County is poised to reap thousands of dollars in annual energy savings following the installation of new, efficient lighting at the Edward A. Rath county office building and at Old County Hall.
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Tue, Sep 1st 2015 05:25 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Officer (ECO) Nathan VerHague was named the 2014 New York Officer of the Year by the Northeast Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs Association.
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Tue, Sep 1st 2015 03:00 pm
The Niagara River Greenway Commission will meet Tuesday, Sept. 15, to determine the consistency of the 46th round of projects. The meeting will take place at 3 p.m. at The Niawanda Park Pavilion, 600 Niagara St., Tonawanda. The executive committee meeting will precede the general meeting at 2 p.m.
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Mon, Aug 31st 2015 03:50 pm
It only took a few hours for people to snap up all of the Paul McCartney tickets for the show at Buffalo's First Niagara Center on Oct. 22.
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Mon, Aug 31st 2015 11:20 am
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, presents The McCartney Years: The Premier Paul McCartney Tribute, at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. Tickets ($29.50) are on sale now.
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Mon, Aug 31st 2015 07:00 am
The 15th annual Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games will take place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 19 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 20 at Krull Park, 6108 Lake Road, Olcott.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2015 03:05 pm
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has been awarded a five-year, $27 million contract to provide Women, Infants and Children program services in Chautauqua County for the first time beginning Oct. 1, and to continue providing WIC services across Erie and Niagara counties.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2015 03:10 pm
Cornerstone CFCU held its second "Causal for a Cause" summer fundraising drive. This year, participating employees made a donation and nominated a charity for the opportunity to wear jeans on Fridays during the summer.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2015 12:20 pm
How do the rigors of police work — from traumatic sights and sounds, to long work shifts and high demand levels — affect officers? A University at Buffalo study being funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) seeks to answer that important question.
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Tue, Aug 25th 2015 03:55 pm
State Sen. Marc Panepinto expressed concern in the wake of NRG Energy's announcement Tuesday that it will shutter the Huntley Station power plant early next year. Located in the Town of Tonawanda, the plant employs 79 and provides millions in PILOT payments to the Kenmore-Tonawanda School District, Town of Tonawanda and Erie County.
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Tue, Aug 25th 2015 03:50 pm
Niagara County Clerk Wayne F. Jagow has always made veterans a priority - and that includes veterans of the Civil War. Wednesday will be no different, as he and county historians will take possession of a huge treasure trove of first-hand correspondence from the War Between the States.
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Tue, Aug 25th 2015 03:50 pm
Congressman Chris Collins held a press conference Tuesday at Hamburg Lakeshore Overseas Veterans Post 1419 to promote H.R. 2218, the REVAMP Act. Introduced by Collins, the REVAMP Act would grant veteran organizations access to federal funding for vital maintenance and needed improvements to veteran halls and posts.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2015 12:45 pm
Buffalo City Mission raised $30,000 over the weekend at its ninth Ride for the Homeless, an annual motorcycle run to benefit the afterschool program at Cornerstone Manor, the agency's shelter for women and children.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2015 12:45 pm
The Erie County Fair concluded its 12-day run in Hamburg Sunday. Officials announce the final attendance was 1,172,635. This just falls shy of the record set in 2014 of 1,220,101 guests.
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Fri, Aug 21st 2015 02:20 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo today announced attendance at New York State Parks campgrounds is on pace for another record-setting year, and reminded New Yorkers that many of the state's finest camping facilities are open for fall camping well into the autumn months.
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Fri, Aug 21st 2015 07:00 am
It's getting to be that time of summer where college students across the country prepare to head back for another school year and move into their new apartments for fall semester.
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Thu, Aug 20th 2015 02:05 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced a targeted advertising campaign and consumer education initiative to help Buffalo homeowners spot, avoid and report mortgage rescue scams.
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Wed, Aug 19th 2015 05:00 pm
Congressman Chris Collins has announced $362,505 in federal funding for six local fire companies:
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Wed, Aug 19th 2015 03:40 pm
First Niagara Center has announced legendary singer, songwriter, musician and producer Stevie Wonder will bring his "Songs In The Key Of Life Performance" tour to Buffalo Thursday, Nov. 19. The show begins at 8 p.m.
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Wed, Aug 19th 2015 03:40 pm
The Lewiston Council on the Arts and Just Buffalo Literary Center will present another program in the second season of the Lewiston Arts Café. Hosted by Perry Nicholas and Maria Sebastian, Arts Café is a series of programs that feature some of the area's finest poets and musicians.
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Tue, Aug 18th 2015 09:05 pm
The Buffalo Sabres have announced on-sale dates for the team's 2015-16 preseason and regular season individual tickets, as well as the CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game and the Rochester Americans game at First Niagara Center. The team also announced ticket prices for the 2015 preseason.
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Mon, Aug 17th 2015 11:25 am
Continuing its "Summer of Smiles" celebration, IHOP restaurants announced it has joined forces with No Kid Hungry to curtail childhood hunger. IHOP and No Kid Hungry share the philosophy that starting the day with breakfast, and a smile, is extremely important, and have targeted a goal of providing 2.5 million meals this year.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2015 07:35 pm
Dave & Buster's is looking to hire 100 enthusiastic individuals to join the team at its new, improved Western New York location.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2015 07:25 pm
State Sen. Rob Ortt met with steering committee members Thursday to discuss and tour the grounds of the proposed WNY First Response & Preparedness Center at the site of the former Niagara Falls U.S.
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