Wed, Mar 11th 2015 08:40 pm
People Inc. has received a $10,000 grant from KeyBank with a one-year commitment to match donations that will further help individuals with developmental disabilities, special needs and seniors live more healthy, independent and productive lives.
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Wed, Mar 11th 2015 08:25 pm
Customers of seven local retailers donated $759,176 during the 22nd annual "Check Out Hunger" drive. This year's campaign was the second largest in "Check Out Hunger" history, nearly matching the record of $760,208 set in 2014.
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Tue, Mar 10th 2015 05:40 pm
Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course was honored with two national customer service awards at the recent KemperSports national leadership conference.
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Tue, Mar 10th 2015 05:15 pm
A pair of Niagara County legislators who, last week, won unanimous backing for condemnation of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives' pursuit of a ban on a popular rifle bullet, today praised that agency's decision to back down - but questioned why federal bureaucrats ever contemplated the move in the first place.
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Tue, Mar 10th 2015 04:55 pm
The Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Foundation has named a Niagara Falls chiropractor and a local business executive chairpersons of the 24th annual Niagara Cup Classic.
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Tue, Mar 10th 2015 03:40 pm
As Canalside's historically maligned canals are transitioned from winter's ice to water for the upcoming summer season, the venue is offering discounts to close out its inaugural winter season.
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Tue, Mar 10th 2015 10:00 am
Congressman Brian Higgins and Niagara University's ReNU Niagara program announced the 2015 LiveNF volunteer fair, an event to connect local residents interested in civic engagement with volunteer-driven organizations doing good work in the Niagara Falls community.
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Fri, Mar 6th 2015 06:20 pm
The preliminary budget released by the Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education at its meeting Wednesday was essentially a guessing game about the district's funds and future. As with all districts in the state, local school tax rates remain up in the air until Gov. Andrew Cuomo releases state aid runs.
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Fri, Mar 6th 2015 06:00 pm
At a special presentation on the eve of the 70th anniversary of the day Charles J. Dolan was killed in action by enemy forces during World War II, Congressman Brian Higgins and Village of Williamsville Mayor Brian Kulpa presented the Dolan family with the Purple Heart and Bronze Star in recognition of his sacrifices.
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Fri, Mar 6th 2015 05:35 pm
Much has been said of Gov. Andrew Cuomo holding the state education budget "hostage" in an attempt to enact his education reform. Now, Niagara and Erie counties have responded.
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Fri, Mar 6th 2015 05:10 pm
Republican Assemblyman John Ceretto rallied alongside infrastructure advocates to educate the public on the importance of maintaining a high-quality infrastructure.
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Wed, Mar 4th 2015 12:45 pm
As Congress begins consideration of Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization, U.S. Reps. Brian Higgins (D-NY-26), Louise Slaughter (D-NY-25) and Chris Collins (R-NY-27) reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining the progress in aviation safety achieved following the 2009 crash of Flight 3407 and urged the Department of Transportation to uphold the higher pilot qualification standards.
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Wed, Mar 4th 2015 12:15 pm
Niagara University has received unanimous approval to have 24,409 square-feet of its campus designated as a Start-Up NY tax-free zone.
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Tue, Mar 3rd 2015 07:30 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo today kicked off his "Fight for Fair Pay" campaign in Buffalo, where he was joined by labor and community leaders to rally support for the passage of his proposal to raise the statewide minimum wage to $10.50 per hour.
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Tue, Mar 3rd 2015 07:15 pm
Congressman Chris Collins, R-NY-27, issued the following statement after attending today's joint session of Congress featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
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Tue, Mar 3rd 2015 03:50 pm
Worn out by the winter weather? We all are. But don't let your guard down just yet. Now that the snow and ice are beginning to melt, turn your attention to your roof.
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Tue, Mar 3rd 2015 03:50 pm
With daylight saving time beginning at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, Americans will "spring forward" and set their clocks ahead one hour. Losing an hour of sleep and the change in daylight hours means motorists may potentially experience drowsy driving and added distractions on the road.
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Mon, Mar 2nd 2015 05:25 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today acquired goaltender Chad Johnson and a third-round pick in the 2016 NHL Draft from the New York Islanders in exchange for goaltender Michal Neuvirth.
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Mon, Mar 2nd 2015 10:05 am
State Sen. Marc Panepinto said there is a need for increased consumer awareness and protection as New Yorkers head into the 17th annual National Consumer Protection Week.
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Sat, Feb 28th 2015 10:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will host its annual awards gala honoring 10 area individuals and businesses Friday, May 15, at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston.
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Fri, Feb 27th 2015 03:30 pm
Opposition has already risen in response to Wheatfield's decision to urge the Niagara County Legislature to prohibit the sale of sparklers and other novelty fireworks.
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Fri, Feb 27th 2015 10:50 am
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. reminds readers to call its 24/7 emergency line at 1-800-444-3130 if they smell natural gas indoors or outdoors.
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Fri, Feb 27th 2015 10:50 am
Western New York's top high school hockey teams will face off for the 31st annual Super Sunday High School Federation Hockey Championships, scheduled to occur Monday, March 2, at First Niagara Center.
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Fri, Feb 27th 2015 10:45 am
Republican Assemblyman John Ceretto voted Thursday for legislation to increase funding for the state's tuition aid program, known as TAP. The legislation was offered as an amendment to replace the controversial DREAM Act, which uses taxpayer dollars on financial assistance for illegal immigrants.
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Thu, Feb 26th 2015 04:20 pm
The New York State Senate today passed a total of nine bills that would close loopholes in sex offender laws.
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Thu, Feb 26th 2015 04:10 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced $200,000 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration to include Western New York as one of 13 sites across the nation chosen to implement an integrated corridor management system to help combine technology and real-time travel information on local highways.
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Thu, Feb 26th 2015 04:00 pm
The New York Power Authority board of trustees has approved a new allocation of low-cost hydropower to Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics for an expansion project at its Niagara County facility. The $4.5 million project will lead to the creation of seven new jobs at the location.
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Wed, Feb 25th 2015 04:25 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team is partnering with the Program for Understanding Childhood Concussion and Stroke and for a concussion awareness program Feb. 25-26.
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Wed, Feb 25th 2015 08:50 am
Twenty-five years ago, faculty in the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine learned parents were brushing their children's teeth with Comet, a cleaning powder more suited for a bathroom sink. They immediately realized they needed to raise the "dental IQ" in the community.
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Wed, Feb 25th 2015 08:40 am
State Sen. Marc Panepinto, D-Buffalo, unveiled the details behind the investment plan, "Fair New York" Tuesday.
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Tue, Feb 24th 2015 05:25 pm
Erie County Medical Center, Kaleida Health and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced a three-point plan to bring lifesaving cardiac care closer to home for Niagara County residents while directly addressing disparities in the availability of that care to African-Americans and people living in poverty.
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Tue, Feb 24th 2015 04:55 pm
The Aquarium of Niagara is celebrating the 24th annual Penguin Days Celebration March 21-22 with a penguin photography contest.
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Mon, Feb 23rd 2015 11:00 am
State Sen. Robert Ortt has announced legislation (S.2069) that will prohibit sex offenders from living near schools or in close proximity to their victims.
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Mon, Feb 23rd 2015 10:40 am
Effective today, a crew will be on hand to repair a small section of The Ice at Canalside (approximately 2 percent of the 33,000-square-foot skating surface). The majority of the ice will remain open and available for public skating and other activities with the complete schedule available at www.canalsidebuffalo.com.
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Sat, Feb 21st 2015 09:00 am
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced Melloni's Market Place of Youngstown as a winner in its annual Blue Ribbon Small Business Awards, a program that recognizes companies for success and innovation and for contributions to economic growth and free enterprise.
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Sat, Feb 21st 2015 03:25 am
Niagara Frontier Publications is hosting its fourth annual "Best Fish Fry" contest.
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Sat, Feb 21st 2015 01:40 am
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse Easter floral sale orders are due by March 4. Pick-up March 20 and 21 in Wheatfield at 2510 Niagara Falls Blvd. Options include lilies, tropical houseplant baskets and fresh flower baskets.
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Sat, Feb 21st 2015 01:35 am
The third annual Poverty Conference, hosted by the Niagara County Coalition for Services to the Homeless, will take place Friday, March 13, at Niagara University's Dunleavy Hall.
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Wed, Feb 18th 2015 03:25 pm
Admit it: You have a stash of old electronic devices.
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Wed, Feb 18th 2015 03:10 pm
Democrat Buffalo-based State Sens. Tim Kennedy and Marc Panepinto were joined by colleagues throughout the state, as they called today for a major increase in state funding for local road improvements in this year's budget, citing the effects of the harsh 2014-15 winter and New York's $5 billion one-time surplus.
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