Wed, Sep 4th 2024 04:25 pm
This back to school season, the American Heart Association and the National Football League, in collaboration with its 32 NFL clubs, are offering students exciting ways to move more with NFL PLAY 60.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2024 04:20 pm
According to American Heart Association data, nine out of every 10 people who experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital die, in part because they do not receive immediate CPR more than half of the time.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2024 04:55 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Quennel R. Jordan, age 40, of New Jersey, was sentenced to spend the next 15 years in prison for a series of crimes committed in Niagara Falls in 2021.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2024 09:00 pm
AAA Western and Central New York, along with law enforcement, has kicked off its annual "School's Open, Drive Carefully" campaign as back-to-school season gets underway. With school buses back on the roads, commuters should give themselves extra time and be prepared for bus traffic. Motorists should also be cognizant of less-experienced student drivers returning to high school and college.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2024 08:55 pm
The Niagara Office for the Aging (OFA) today is warning seniors about a scam involving the county's home-delivered meal program. Someone purporting to be from the Niagara County Department of Health is calling and saying a person's home-delivered meals will be canceled if they do not immediately pay for their meals. The caller then attempts to get the senior's personal information.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 01:55 pm
Western New Yorkers are known for being fiercely loyal to all things local. Take, for instance, the fact that a national real estate company earlier this year reported that Buffalo was the second-best pizza city in the U.S., with 17.8 pizza restaurants - most of them locally owned, independent stores - per 100,000 residents, more than any other city.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 01:45 pm
The start of a new school year is upon us and, along with that, comes new adventures and opportunities. However, it can also be a time of high stress and anxiety for some kids.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2024 05:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced construction is set to begin on the extension of the "crow's nest" at Niagara Falls State Park. The expansion project includes the addition of new stairs and an overlook structure that will connect the existing walkway feature to Prospect Point at Niagara Falls State Park, providing a new and close-up view of the water.
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Fri, Aug 23rd 2024 07:00 am
In an effort to nip a potential problem in the bud, Town of Niagara officials would like to put the kibosh on cryptocurrency mining and data processing centers within their jurisdiction.
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Fri, Aug 23rd 2024 07:00 am
It is definitely not the favorite season in municipal government. I want to share some facts about budget season. The budget is often referred to as a guide, and while we try our best to stay within those guidelines, just like in your own households, unexpected expenses occur.
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Thu, Aug 22nd 2024 09:00 pm
Buffalo City Mission has announced its inaugural 5K race, the 5K Run for The Homeless, scheduled for Sept. 7 in downtown Buffalo.
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Wed, Aug 21st 2024 04:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul provided an update on New York's ongoing efforts to combat the opioid and overdose epidemic that is impacting states across the nation.
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Wed, Aug 21st 2024 04:00 pm
The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing tips to help older adults avoid financial scams and exploitation in observance of National Senior Citizens Day on Aug. 21.
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Wed, Aug 21st 2024 04:00 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski reminded residents the federal REAL ID requirements will go into effect in May 7, 2025, less than nine months away. That means you will need a REAL ID to board any domestic flights, enter a military base and access certain federal facilities.
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Mon, Aug 19th 2024 03:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation (S.2852A/A.3132A) that allows New York's small craft manufacturers of spirits, cider and mead to ship directly to consumers. Her team said, "The newly signed law opens significant opportunities for the state's growing craft beverage industry by providing a vital market expansion tool - allowing these producers to ship their unique products directly to consumers within New York and across state lines."
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Sat, Aug 17th 2024 06:55 am
In February, Kim Schopp Kalman traveled to Kentucky to visit her bone marrow recipient, Stu Fugate.
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Fri, Aug 16th 2024 04:45 pm
On Friday, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office communications center received calls reporting that a vehicle had crashed into the building at Western New York Urology located at 3850 Saunders Settlement Road in the Town of Cambria.
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Thu, Aug 15th 2024 06:05 pm
The University at Buffalo's Cultivator startup program just invested $100,000 in Aille Design, a Buffalo-based braille clothing startup that has partnered with Mattel on a Barbie collection celebrating inclusivity.
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Thu, Aug 15th 2024 06:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Public Service Commission reached a settlement agreement with Charter Communications Inc., parent company of broadband provider Spectrum, which operates in 58 out of the 62 counties in New York state, requiring the communications company to provide discounted broadband service to low-income customers in the National Free School Lunch Program or receive Supplemental Security Income benefits.
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Tue, Aug 13th 2024 12:10 pm
The United Way of Greater Niagara kicked off its 2024 campaign on Monday, at Aquarium of Niagara's new Great Lakes 360. The press conference, held on International Youth Day, marks the official start of United Way's annual fundraising efforts aimed at supporting youth programming in Niagara County and the City of Tonawanda.
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Mon, Aug 12th 2024 12:35 pm
Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital is proud to announce the celebration of its 50th anniversary, marking half a century of providing outstanding health care services to the Amherst community and Western New York. This golden anniversary milestone reflects the hospital's enduring commitment to excellence, innovation and compassionate care.
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Fri, Aug 9th 2024 02:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced families participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) can receive double the benefits to spend at participating farmers' markets, helping to supplement their food budgets and purchase healthy, local products.
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Fri, Aug 9th 2024 02:30 pm
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. announced the unveiling of a new permanent sculpture at the Buffalo Outer Harbor. The piece, which is called "Start Over Again," has been installed on the Greenway Nature Trail next to the Bell Slip.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2024 10:45 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Dennis D. Parson, age 20 of Buffalo, entered a guilty plea in County Court to the crime of manslaughter in the first degree this afternoon.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2024 09:55 am
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski, joined by members of the John Paul Bobo Chapter 264 - the local Purple Hear Chapter - and the county Veterans Service Agency, celebrated national Purple Heart Day with a flag raising at the Niagara County Courthouse in Lockport.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2024 09:55 am
Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour in Buffalo, joining Assembly member Jonathan D. Rivera to tour the Boys & Girls Club of Buffalo's John F. Beecher Clubhouse and announce $1 million for improvements to the building and the park.
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Tue, Aug 6th 2024 04:35 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced hunting and trapping licenses and deer management permits (DMPs) for the 2024-25 season are now on sale. The sale kicks off the first time that all hunting, fishing and trapping licenses and associated tags will be printed on plain paper rather than plastic stock.
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Tue, Aug 6th 2024 11:15 am
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans. Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%, and blood donors of all types, especially those with type O blood, are urged to give as soon as possible to help patients receive lifesaving medical care.
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Mon, Aug 5th 2024 03:00 pm
On Aug. 5, at approximately 1:20 a.m., Niagara Falls Police received a call of an injured woman in the roadway at 22nd Street and Niagara Avenue. Responding officers discovered a 50-year-old Niagara Falls woman with life-threatening injuries. It appears she was operating an e-bike when she was struck by a vehicle that left the scene of the crash.
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Mon, Aug 5th 2024 11:00 am
Niagara County Legislature Chairman Becky Wydysh announced the Niagara County website has moved to the ".gov" domain effective today. The county's website will now be www.niagaracounty.gov. Those who go to the old site, www.niagaracounty.com, will automatically be redirected to the new site.
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Mon, Aug 5th 2024 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state has officially started issuing approximately $350 million in supplemental payments to low- and moderate-income families statewide through the Empire State Child Credit program.
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Mon, Aug 5th 2024 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced $17.2 million in awards through the Family-Centered Services initiative to strengthen social services that help vulnerable families achieve financial stability.
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Sat, Aug 3rd 2024 07:00 am
Late in November of 2022, Islander Kim Kalman traveled to Washington, D.C., to donate her bone marrow to someone she had never met. The actual donation occurred on Nov. 23, the day before Thanksgiving. After having been on Be The Match's donor list since 2009, she got the call that she was a match with a 62-year-old man who was "suffering from Myelodysplastic syndrome, which is a group of cancers in which immature blood cells in the bone marrow don't mature and become healthy blood," Kalman explained.
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Fri, Aug 2nd 2024 03:55 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara announced registration for the 129th annual YMCA Turkey Trot is now open! Trotters may register at www.YMCATurkeyTrot.org until race capacity is reached.
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Fri, Aug 2nd 2024 03:50 pm
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Wed, Jul 31st 2024 08:20 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 25-year-old Tamaury Love of Buffalo was sentenced before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan to 12 years in prison followed by 15 years of post-release supervision. Love will be required to register as a sex offender upon his release.
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Tue, Jul 30th 2024 05:10 pm
In recognition of Military Consumer Protection Month, the Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is warning members of the military community to be aware of scams targeting service members.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 03:25 pm
Eight Days of Hope (EDOH) Buffalo finished its fifth annual outreach in Buffalo, serving 351 families in the Ellicott District with free home repairs, providing over $1 million of donated work.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 01:20 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar is encouraging New Yorkers to participate in the state's annual survey for wild turkeys this summer.
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Fri, Jul 26th 2024 11:00 am
On Aug. 15, 2023, the Town of Niagara Town Board approved and went into contract with GAR Associates LLC to perform a townwide reassessment project to be completed on or before July 1, 2025. The town has not had a townwide reassessment since 1991. We are at 33% of our full market value.
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