Wed, Jul 22nd 2015 10:30 am
The Erie County Office for the Disabled will join numerous partners Sunday, July 26, at Canalside in Buffalo to participate in nationwide celebrations centered on the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibited discrimination against individuals with disabilities and also assured them equal opportunities.
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Tue, Jul 21st 2015 03:05 pm
Standing at the Long Island Maritime Museum, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, joined by Suffolk County Legislator Bill Lindsay III and Executive Director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment Adrienne Esposito, announced a new push to ban plastic microbeads in personal care products.
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Tue, Jul 21st 2015 03:00 pm
Niagara Tourism & Convention Corp. and Visit Buffalo Niagara have satisfied the rigorous standards set forth by the professional destination marketing community. Therefore, NTCC and Visit Buffalo Niagara were awarded accreditation from the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program.
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Tue, Jul 21st 2015 02:55 pm
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Old Fort Niagara for an evening of patriotic favorites and a grand fireworks display. Events begin at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 26.
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Sat, Jul 18th 2015 05:25 pm
The Niagara River Greenway Commission and the Town of Grand Island have announced registration is now open for the 10th annual "Paddles Up" noncompetitive 4.8-mile paddle event around Beaver Island State Park. The event will be held Saturday, July 25.
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Sat, Jul 18th 2015 05:25 pm
Heat and humidity can be silent killers for those who don't take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones. Serious health concerns caused by extreme temperatures are heat exhaustion, heat stroke or even death.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2015 07:45 pm
Niagara County Republican Chairman James Heuer announced Friday William J. "Will" Collins Sr. has been selected as the Republican candidate for Niagara County legislator in the 12th District.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2015 03:10 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the Buffalo Niagara Region is one of seven communities selected nationwide to participate in a "Communities that Work Partnership," an effort to drive talent-based economic development locally and across the country.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2015 11:50 am
State Sen. Rob Ortt has announced coupon booklets are available for low-income Niagara County seniors to buy fresh fruits, vegetables and other products at local farmers markets.
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Wed, Jul 15th 2015 06:10 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled plans Wednesday for the Western New York Workforce Development Center, a new hub that will focus primarily on training for careers in the advanced manufacturing and energy sectors.
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Tue, Jul 14th 2015 10:35 am
Niagara County Legislature Majority Leader Rick Updegrove released the following statement Tuesday morning:
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Tue, Jul 14th 2015 10:30 am
The African American Male Wellness Walk Initiative has announced Roswell Park Cancer Institute's Dr. Willie Underwood is the honorary chairman for the debut African American Male Wellness Walk/Run in Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Jul 14th 2015 07:00 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto is encouraging Town and Village of Lewiston residents to recycle their old electronic devices from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at the Highway Garage on 1445 Swann Road.
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Mon, Jul 13th 2015 12:25 pm
As the 10-year effort to remove toxic sediment from the Buffalo River nears completion this summer, the focus now shifts to shoreline access and habitat restoration along this once-dead river.
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Mon, Jul 13th 2015 12:20 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced registration is open for Street HockeyFest 2015. The popular street hockey tournament is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 23.
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Mon, Jul 13th 2015 12:20 pm
TripsWithPets.com has launched a new and enhanced comprehensive directory, which allows pet parents to find pet-friendly attractions, restaurants and beaches, and other pet-friendly things to do in the U.S. and Canada.
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Sat, Jul 11th 2015 10:40 am
WNY Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management, a project administered by the Great Lakes Center at Buffalo State, will take part in New York's second annual Invasive Species Awareness Week, which runs from July 12-18.
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Sat, Jul 11th 2015 07:05 am
Parking details for the 2015 Thunder of Niagara Air Show slated for July 18-19 have been finalized.
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Sat, Jul 11th 2015 07:00 am
"I'm going to miss this job; the people I've been dealing with; the community; but, on the other hand, it will be nice to attend events here and not have to deal with police issues." So summed up Lewiston Police Chief Chris Salada of his decision to retire effective July 31.
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Fri, Jul 10th 2015 03:50 pm
Every year, the incumbent Niagara County Peach Queen, sponsored by the Lewiston Kiwanis Club, chooses an organization that has special meaning to her and hosts a fundraiser for the group.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2015 04:20 pm
In the wake of a study released earlier this week by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that shows a dramatic rise in heroin use and overdose deaths, the co-chairs of the Senate task force on heroin and opioid addiction are calling on the Assembly to join the Senate in passing a package of legislation that would help eradicate the heroin epidemic.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2015 12:40 pm
Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York is reporting sharp increase in daily calls regarding "government grants." In this scam, victims are offered access to alleged grant money, but what the scammers really want is the victim's bank account and other personal information.
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Wed, Jul 8th 2015 05:50 pm
An all-star group of local musicians recently formed a band known as Dead Flowers to headline the "You Get What You Need Benefit Concert for the Food Bank of Western New York" Friday, July 10, at the Cove Seafood & Banquets, 4701 Transit Road, Depew. The concert will begin at 8 p.m.
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Wed, Jul 8th 2015 04:00 pm
With interest in Niagara University's nursing programs booming, the institution is turning to one of its longtime partners to help it increase enrollment by offering additional clinical placements for accelerated students.
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Mon, Jul 6th 2015 11:30 am
NOCO announced today its $15,000 contribution to support the Thunder of Niagara Air Show, to be held July 18-19 at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.
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Sat, Jul 4th 2015 11:00 am
The days are fast approaching for the return of a neat on-water event in the lower Niagara.
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Fri, Jul 3rd 2015 03:20 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team signed forward Ryan O'Reilly to a seven-year contract extension.
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Fri, Jul 3rd 2015 01:15 pm
The Niagara Frontier Country Club is participating in radio station WDCX's "Props to Cops" promotion, which provides free or discounted products and services to officers. Active policemen can take advantage of a free round of golf at the club after 1 p.m. each Sunday this month.
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Thu, Jul 2nd 2015 04:00 pm
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, the area's largest provider of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal care with more than 30 surgeons and physicians at 11 locations throughout Western New York, invites nonprofit organizations to submit applications to receive grant funding through the CommunityCare program.
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Thu, Jul 2nd 2015 04:00 pm
Niagara Catholic Junior/Senior High School has announced plans for its 2015 Alumni Weekend, set to take place July 17-20.
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Tue, Jun 30th 2015 04:40 pm
The New York Power Authority and an Israeli software development firm have been awarded a $900,000 grant to develop a system that can rapidly detect malfunctioning power transformers before they cause larger problems on the electric grid.
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Tue, Jun 30th 2015 07:00 am
Planning to grill for the 4th of July? While gas grills, portable fire pits and patio heaters make outdoor spaces comfortable and desirable places to gather, it's important they are used properly.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2015 04:55 pm
Despite the rain that fell Sunday, the Sisters of St. Francis, associates, friends and representatives of the WNY Land Conservancy gathered to offer a blessing and handing on of the Stella Niagara Meadow.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2015 01:50 pm
The state Department of Environmental Conservation today officially prohibited high-volume hydraulic fracturing in New York state by issuing its formal Findings Statement, completing the state's seven-year review of this activity.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2015 11:20 am
The Niagara Falls Housing Authority has been designated a "High Performer" after receiving a score of 94 out of 100 points by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Real Estate Assessment Center.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2015 11:20 am
Niagara University has entered into a new partnership with De La Salle College "Oaklands" to offer its bachelor of professional studies program in teacher education in the Province of Ontario.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2015 10:50 am
State Sen. Rob Ortt released the following statement Sunday regarding the conclusion of the three-week search for David Sweat and Richard Matt.
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Sat, Jun 27th 2015 05:00 pm
The Buffalo Sabres followed up a busy first day of the 2015 NHL Draft by retaining all of the team's second-day picks and selecting five prospects Saturday.
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Sat, Jun 27th 2015 08:10 am
The Buffalo Sabres acquired three forwards Friday during the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft, beginning with the selection of center Jack Eichel (Boston University - Hockey East) with the second overall pick of the draft.
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Sat, Jun 27th 2015 07:00 am
For nine decades, Community Missions has dedicated itself to providing necessary services to those in need in the Niagara region.
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