Tue, Nov 26th 2024 05:40 pm
As the holiday season approaches, Heart, Love & Soul is proud to launch its annual holiday appeal to support the growing needs of our community.
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Tue, Nov 26th 2024 05:30 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced the second defendant charged with kidnapping a 77-year-old man in the Town of Niagara earlier this year has entered a guilty plea.
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Mon, Nov 25th 2024 07:00 am
New York Attorney General Letitia James reminded licensed pet dealers with retail stores that selling dogs, cats, and rabbits will be illegal in New York starting Dec. 15. The pet sale ban is intended to stop dangerous large-scale breeding operations known as "puppy mills," where animals are often mistreated and suffer from serious health issues.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 2024 11:00 am
The month of November is a significant one for the Zonta Club of Grand Island.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 2024 11:00 am
Come Jan. 1, water fees in the Village of Lewiston will increase. The board acted Monday to approve local laws raising the water improvements surcharge from $10 to $15 per billing cycle, and to up the water rate from $4.03 to $4.25 per 100 cubic feet of usage.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 2024 09:40 am
Residents of the Town of Niagara's Belden Center community can look forward to a savory addition soon.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 2024 09:25 am
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston voted Monday to raise the facility rental rate for Marilyn Toohey Park, Lewiston Landing, Hennepin Park, Academy Park and Richard F. Soluri Park.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 2024 09:10 am
Northern Niagara paid tribute to a community treasure on Nov. 13, as the Youngstown Free Library celebrated 75 years of service in a special program held at the Red Brick Village Center. There, residents, elected officials and library officials recalled the library's founding and its decades of serving as a unique community resource for many.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 2024 07:00 am
As the holiday season approaches, the Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island is once again rallying to help local families facing food insecurity.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2024 11:00 am
Wayne West lost the race for Grand Island Town Board on Election Day, but says he still wants to have a role in helping the community.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2024 10:30 am
With winter on its way, M&T Bank and Tops Friendly Markets are again teaming up to help their neighbors stay warm during the harsh weather ahead.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2024 03:40 am
As New Yorkers get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, the Firefighter's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) reminds all to have a happy but safe holiday, which starts in the kitchen.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2024 12:15 pm
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) recognizes November as National Family Caregivers Month. If you routinely provide unpaid help to a friend or family member, then you are a caregiver.
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Wed, Nov 13th 2024 09:35 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced funding is available to help low- and middle-income households and older adults lower their energy costs and keep their homes warm during cold winter months.
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Tue, Nov 12th 2024 07:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a legislative package in appreciation of Veterans Day to honor the service and sacrifice of New York's veterans. The legislation enacted Monday includes the renaming of bridges and highways across the state in honor of fallen heroes, as well as measures enhancing access to veterans benefits, "reflecting New York's unwavering commitment to honoring and supporting veterans and their families."
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Fri, Nov 8th 2024 11:00 am
The Town Board adopted a preliminary 2025 budget at its Monday meeting, following a public hearing in which no members of the public spoke.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2024 10:55 am
Tops Friendly Markets is honored to mark the 20th anniversary of the Tops "Food 2 Families" campaign, benefiting FeedMore WNY.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2024 05:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a series of pay increases for about 2,100 New York state employees working in professional traineeships across 46 state agencies to help attract and retain talent.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2024 12:55 pm
As we approach Veterans Day on Nov. 11, I want to take this opportunity to thank all of the men and women who stepped forward to defend the freedoms that, all too often, we take for granted.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2024 12:30 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane on Wednesday announced Terrance Johnson, 22, of Buffalo was sentenced before Erie County Court Judge Suzanne Maxwell Barnes to 20 years to life in prison.
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Wed, Nov 6th 2024 11:00 pm
On Wednesday, Nov. 6, at approximately 2:01 p.m., New York State Park Police responded to Niagara Falls State Park, Horseshoe Falls, for a reported female who had intentionally entered the Niagara River.
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Tue, Nov 5th 2024 04:10 pm
In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns announced plans to illuminate Old County Hall green through Nov. 11 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort to support military veterans.
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Mon, Nov 4th 2024 05:30 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Rohmelo K. Lewis, age 24, of Niagara Falls, was sentenced this afternoon to spend the next 25 years in State Prison following his plea of guilty to manslaughter in the first degree, robbery in the first degree, and criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree.
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Mon, Nov 4th 2024 04:55 pm
New York State Sen. Rob Ortt joined the family and friends of long-time Second Amendment and agricultural activist Ed Pettitt Sr. for a tree planting dedication in his honor. Ed passed earlier this year following an accident on his family farm.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2024 07:00 am
New York drivers need to buckle up this fall and watch for animals on the roads. Did you know that animal-related crashes are the fifth-most-common contributing factor to crashes in New York? Such crashes fall just behind driver inattention/distraction, passing/lane changing/improper use, following too closely, and failure to yield right-of-way. And this is the season for drivers to be cautious!
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Thu, Oct 31st 2024 04:10 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara is proud to partner with FeedMore WNY this holiday season to combat hunger and food insecurity in the community.
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Thu, Oct 31st 2024 10:25 am
As November begins, and temperatures fall, Niagara Gospel Mission is gearing up for Code Blue, a program providing emergency shelter for men during the coldest months of the year.
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Wed, Oct 30th 2024 07:00 am
In an effort to clean up the nation's coasts and Great Lakes and rid our shores of abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs), the nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is creating a new national ADV database in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to track these environmental and navigation hazards to help facilitate removal.
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Tue, Oct 29th 2024 05:40 pm
With eight days remaining until Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, the United States Postal Service recommends that voters who choose to vote by mail do so soon.
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Mon, Oct 28th 2024 06:05 pm
As New Yorkers prepare to set their clocks back an hour for the end of daylight saving time, the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) urges all New Yorkers to check the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
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Mon, Oct 28th 2024 06:00 pm
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum, in partnership with MOD-PAC Folding Cartons and Stock Packaging, is honored to offer free admission for retired and active-duty members of our armed forces on Saturday, Nov. 9, and on Veterans Day (Monday, Nov. 11).
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Fri, Oct 25th 2024 02:10 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, along with Niagara Pride, on Friday unveiled a new interpretive panel on Goat Island commemorating highlights in New York state's LGBTQ+ history, including the first legal wedding that took place in Niagara Falls State Park.
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Thu, Oct 24th 2024 08:55 pm
On Thursday, New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced he secured a $1,000,000 state grant for Beaver Island State Park on Grand Island. This funding will allow for the creation of three major projects: a new dog park; ADA beach access; and an additional, accessible playground.
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Thu, Oct 24th 2024 08:45 pm
To raise awareness about the critical role of bats in the environment during internationally recognized Bat Week, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar encouraged outdoor enthusiasts to refrain from visiting caves and mines during the fall and winter months.
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2024 08:40 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced a new trail etiquette initiative launching to ensure public safety on the agency's over 2,000 miles of trails statewide, including the 750-mile Empire State Trail and the many locally managed trails it encompasses.
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2024 09:35 am
Tops Friendly Markets will once again offer military personnel and their immediate families an 11% discount off of their grocery bill this Veterans Day. This marks the 12th year Tops has been extending this discount to military personnel and their families.
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2024 09:35 am
Early voting for this November's elections begins this Saturday, Oct. 26, at five early voting locations across Niagara County, according to the Niagara County Board of Elections. Any registered voter may go to any of the locations during the early voting period.
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Mon, Oct 21st 2024 02:00 pm
Oct. 19 was National Move Over Day, recognized on the third Saturday of October every year. This year, New York's "Slow Down/Move Over law" expanded to include disabled vehicles that are parked on the shoulder of a controlled access highway or parkway, requiring drivers to exercise caution when approaching a disabled vehicle.
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Mon, Oct 21st 2024 02:00 pm
Let us be the first to say that New York state's tourism industry needs short-term rentals (like Airbnb and VRBO) to be successful. A record 303 million travelers visited the great state of New York in 2023, and they need places to stay. But for New York's tourism industry to be successful and sustainable, we need a better system to manage the growth of the short-term rental industry.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2024 04:25 pm
A new economic impact report conducted by Parks & Trails New York (PTNY), The Political Economy Research Institute (PERI), and The National Heritage Trust finds the annual GDP of New York state parks and historic sites amounted to $3.7 billion in 2021. This economic impact rivals that of the state's agricultural sector, which generated $3.3 billion during the same year (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis).
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