Mon, Aug 3rd 2015 05:15 pm
President Barack Obama and Environmental Protection Agency Director Gina McCarthy announced EPA's release of the final version of the Clean Power Plan Monday, establishing the first U.S. limits on carbon pollution.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2015 12:50 pm
The Yahoo Community Benefit Fund is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations for its 2015 grant cycle. Applications are due at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, and are available for submission at cfgb.org/yahoo.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2015 12:35 pm
Pets are family, and when we venture out, they should be able to join us. That includes bringing them to pet-friendly restaurants.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2015 12:25 pm
Empire State Development has announced the launch of "New York Ventures," a program dedicated to encouraging innovation and fueling economic growth in communities across the state.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2015 07:00 am
The Niagara County Department of Health Environmental Division is involved in a collaborative effort with Cornell University, the New York State Department of Health, USDA/APHIS Wildlife Services, the Tuscarora Nation and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources to prevent the spread of raccoon rabies in the western region through dissemination of the experimental rabies vaccine ONRAB.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2015 07:00 am
Staff from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli's office will attend community events around the state this month to help residents search for lost and forgotten money, also known as unclaimed funds.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2015 05:40 pm
Starting Aug. 5, hundreds of people will flock to the Niagara County Fair in Lockport to sample the food, visit the animals and exhibits, watch the shows and ride the rides -- and many county residents will be there, behind the scenes, caring for the exhibits, working concessions and otherwise helping to make sure things run smoothly.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2015 01:35 pm
The Erie County Department of Senior Services has announced two upcoming public hearings designed to give area seniors, their families and caregivers, and community agencies an opportunity to discuss what matters most to them as they age.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2015 12:55 pm
The New York Power Authority Board of Trustees approved an allocation of 100 kilowatts of low-cost hydropower Thursday to Finger Food Products for an expansion project in Niagara County. The $3 million project will lead to the creation of 11 new jobs.
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Thu, Jul 30th 2015 07:00 am
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Upstate New York Chapter is honoring 10 individuals and one group for their hard work and determination to create a world free of MS at the "Champions On the Move" luncheon on Friday, Sept. 11. Jacquie Walker of WIVB-TV News 4 Buffalo will host the event.
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Wed, Jul 29th 2015 03:35 pm
It's been a long time since we've seen a heat wave in upstate New York. With the summer heat approaching its peak, it would be unbearable to be left without air conditioning in your home or office. During this time of the year, heating and air conditioning companies are extremely busy as a result of either new customers or for maintenance or repair.
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Tue, Jul 28th 2015 05:05 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, alongside the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, will host a car seat safety check from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Town of Niagara Hose Co. hall on Lockport Road in Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Jul 28th 2015 07:00 am
The third annual Brandon Kupiec Memorial Blood Drive and Basket Raffle will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at DeGraff Memorial Hospital, 445 Tremont St., North Tonawanda.
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Mon, Jul 27th 2015 12:05 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced Russ Brandon will become president and alternate governor of the Buffalo Sabres effective immediately while continuing as managing partner/president of the Buffalo Bills.
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Mon, Jul 27th 2015 11:10 am
Singer/songwriter, producer, philanthropist and entrepreneur John Legend and cancer physician Siddhartha Mukherjee, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Emperor of All Maladies: a Biography of Cancer," will join Kevin Spacey, Academy Award-winning actor, director, writer and star of "House of Cards," to headline the speakers in the University at Buffalo's 2015-16 Distinguished Speakers Series.
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Mon, Jul 27th 2015 11:05 am
The Lockside Art Center has a full slate of activities from 1-4 p.m. this Saturday. The venue's first birthday will be celebrated with free birthday cake, as the new Robert M. Giannetti Library - Bob's Olde Books Collection and two exhibitions open (the annual members' exhibition and Peggy Taylor's sculpture exhibition).
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Mon, Jul 27th 2015 11:05 am
The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance has announced more than $7 million has been awarded to help provide legal assistance to people who have been denied federal disability benefits.
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Mon, Jul 27th 2015 11:05 am
A family fun walk, children's activities, games, education, community resource tables and prizes are all part of the annual Breastfeeding Walk & Healthy Baby Festival hosted by Catholic Charities Women, Infants and Children nutrition program.
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Fri, Jul 24th 2015 11:15 am
The Wheatfield man involved in an explosion Tuesday on Walmore Road now faces charges after investigators found seven improvised explosive devises in the garage where the blast took place.
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Thu, Jul 23rd 2015 04:40 pm
Niagara County artist Karen Sirgey will be implementing her community art installation at Artpark this August. She will explore the theme of "Contribution" by inviting the public to participate in the creation of her large-scale sculpture.
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Thu, Jul 23rd 2015 09:30 am
Congressman Chris Collins has announced $212,298 in federal funding for the City of Lockport Fire Department. The grant was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program, which is intended to support the recruitment, hiring and retention of firefighters.
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Wed, Jul 22nd 2015 04:10 pm
The Fast Food Wage Board voted Wednesday to gradually increase the minimum wage for fast-food workers in New York.
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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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