Fri, Apr 28th 2023 02:50 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 38-year-old Yuriy Bruks of Cheektowaga pleaded guilty this morning before Erie County Court Judge James Bargnesi to one count of manslaughter in the first degree (class "B" violent felony).
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Fri, Apr 28th 2023 11:00 am
Members of the Memorial Day committee gathered for a photo and a meeting on Wednesday. For the first time since 2019, the parade will return to Center Street in the Village of Lewiston. Following the procession, Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 will hold its annual observance ceremony at the "Circle of Honor" monument in Academy Park.
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Fri, Apr 28th 2023 09:30 am
As the calendar soon turns to May, the volunteer members of the DeGlopper Memorial expansion committee will be hard at work preparing the site at the corner of Baseline Road and Grand Island Boulevard for the annual Memorial Day observance. That when we, as a nation, celebrate and recognize those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives to ensure our safety as Americans.
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Wed, Apr 26th 2023 05:05 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 31-year-old Danielle K. Bush of the Town of Tonawanda was sentenced yesterday afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case to 21/2 to 5 years in prison.
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Wed, Apr 26th 2023 09:35 am
The American Heart Association, the worldwide leader in resuscitation science and education, and Wegmans are adding lifesavers to the chain of survival by providing Hands-Only CPR education resources in the community.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 04:40 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 30-year-old Nicholas D. D'Angelo of Niagara Falls pleaded guilty this afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Debra Givens.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 12:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $15 million is available through the Home Energy Assistance Program to help vulnerable, low-income New Yorkers without air conditioning to stay cool during the heat of summer.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 12:05 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 26-year-old Yassin A. Abdikadir of Buffalo was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case to five years of probation.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 09:40 am
The summer travel season is expected to surpass prepandemic numbers! In fact, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is bracing for what could be a record summer for air travel.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 09:40 am
Together with the D'Youville University occupational therapy department, Fantastic Friends of WNY Inc. hosted a special needs prom on Friday at the South Line Firehall in Cheektowaga.
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Fri, Apr 21st 2023 04:20 pm
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office is attempting to locate Sean R. Eskridge.
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Fri, Apr 21st 2023 04:10 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2023 slate of awardees for the Chamber Honors Awards.
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Fri, Apr 21st 2023 04:10 pm
New York State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt; Sen. Mario Mattera, Ranking Member of the Energy and Telecommunications Committee; Sens. Thomas O'Mara and Mark Walczyk, members of the Energy and Telecommunications Committee; and other members of the Senate Republican Conference sent a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul requesting she drop a proposal to ban fossil fuel equipment in residential and commercial buildings, and instead implement affordable solutions in pursuing a cleaner energy future.
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Thu, Apr 20th 2023 07:45 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 30-year-old Dino A. Bruscia of Buffalo pleaded guilty this morning before Cheektowaga Town Court Justice John Wanat to one count of inciting to riot and one count of criminal impersonation in the second degree (class "A" misdemeanors). The defendant pleaded guilty to the highest charge in two separate criminal cases.
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Thu, Apr 20th 2023 07:25 pm
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Tue, Apr 18th 2023 12:20 pm
The annual Northwest Jazz Festival fundraiser will take place as a meat raffle this, to be held Sunday, May 7.
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Mon, Apr 17th 2023 09:55 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.67, up 7 cents since last Monday. One year ago, the price was $4.08. The New York state average is $3.62, up 8 cents since last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $4.19.
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Fri, Apr 14th 2023 05:25 pm
On Thursday, April 13, the Niagara Falls Fire Department responded to a fire at 2918 Weston Ave. The two-story home suffered heavy interior damage. Two occupants sustained burn injuries, but declined transport to the hospital.
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Fri, Apr 14th 2023 11:15 am
A study led by University at Buffalo researchers has confirmed that contrary to claims by antivaccine proponents, coronavirus vaccines pose only trivial risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), or blood clots. In addition, the study found that becoming infected with COVID-19 poses a significant risk of blood clots.
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Fri, Apr 14th 2023 07:00 am
The Erie County Fair announced nominations are open for the Firefighter Honoree Award.
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Thu, Apr 13th 2023 07:55 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an air quality health advisory for the Long Island, New York City Metro, Lower Hudson Valley, Eastern Lake Ontario, Central and Western New York regions for Friday, April 14.
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Wed, Apr 12th 2023 08:55 am
New York's 107 local industrial development authorities (IDAs) reported 4,324 active projects with an aggregate value of $126 billion in 2021, a 10.4% (or $11.9 billion) increase compared to 2020, according to a report released Tuesday by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The number of IDA projects increased by 1.5%.
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Tue, Apr 11th 2023 04:05 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced $1 million in federal funding awarded to the Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Secured by Higgins in the fiscal year 2022 budget, this community project funding supports construction of the great lawn, inviting visitors onto the campus and better connecting the museum to the neighborhoods, parks and community around it.
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Tue, Apr 11th 2023 03:45 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded New Yorkers and others who may need to file a personal income tax return that the deadline to file and pay any taxes owed is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Tuesday, April 18.
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Mon, Apr 10th 2023 05:10 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 29-year-old Kente Q. Bell of Buffalo pleaded guilty this afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case to three counts of attempted murder in the second degree (class "B" violent felonies), and one count of criminal possession of a weapon of second degree (class "C" violent felony). The defendant pleaded guilty to the charges in full satisfaction of the indictment against him.
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Mon, Apr 10th 2023 10:15 am
At 3:38 a.m. Sunday, while on routine patrol in the Town of Niagara, Deputy J. Westmorland observed a vehicle fail to stop at the red light located at Military Road and Porter Packard.
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Mon, Apr 10th 2023 10:15 am
On the afternoon of Friday, April 7, Niagara Falls Police detectives charged two juveniles for their involvement in an attack that was video recorded and distributed on social media. The two male suspects, ages 15 and 16, were both charged with assault in the third degree and, pursuant to state law, were issued appearance tickets to report to Niagara County Probation Department.
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Sat, Apr 8th 2023 07:00 am
The Knights of Columbus Mary Star of the Sea Council No. 4752 will use proceeds from the recent sale of its club building and nearly nine acres of land at 1841 Whitehaven Road to repurpose, maintain and manage the former St. Stephen's R.C. "Old Church" at 2106 Baseline Road, the church and council announced this week.
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Fri, Apr 7th 2023 11:00 am
Looking to add parking on North Water Street, trustees in the Village of Lewiston have a plan to convert part of the grassy area at the corner of Onondaga Street into between six and eight striped spaces.
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Mon, Apr 3rd 2023 07:10 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Matthew H. Figura plead guilty to the murder of Patrick M. DeLuca this morning in County Court. Figura admitted to killing DeLuca, age 36, of Niagara Falls on June 3, 2021, at Niagara Metals in Niagara Falls, where both were employed.
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Mon, Apr 3rd 2023 10:00 am
Over the weekend, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced heightened monitoring in response to the recent increase in "swatting" calls, or the false reporting of a serious law enforcement emergency, such as a bomb threat, hostage situation or homicide, across the state and country.
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Fri, Mar 31st 2023 01:30 pm
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops announced it is a winner in the 2023 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice travel award contest, and placed No. 1 in the Best City Food Festival category.
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Fri, Mar 31st 2023 11:55 am
Congressman Brian Higgins announced $250,000 in new federal funding through the "Bipartisan Infrastructure Law" for the Niagara Falls International Airport. The local airport is among just 33 projects receiving an award through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Contract Tower Competitive Grant Program.
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Fri, Mar 31st 2023 10:30 am
It was learned this week that Lewiston-Porter Board of Education member Julie Donnelley and her family were displaced in a house fire that occurred Saturday on Michelle Court in the Town of Lewiston. A fundraiser was announced Tuesday by the school district to help the family get back on its feet.
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Thu, Mar 30th 2023 09:35 pm
On March 30, 2023 at 1514 hours, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office Communications Center received a report of a possible fire in a building at Nouryon Chemical Inc. at 2153 Lockport Olcott Road in the Town of Newfane.
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Thu, Mar 30th 2023 08:40 pm
Throughout the day on Sunday, April 23, the Tonawanda Bowling Center will temporarily become a hub for family fun and fundraising in support of cancer research. Team RPCS will host the third annual Russell J. Salvatore Bowling Open in support of the 2023 Ride for Roswell.
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Wed, Mar 29th 2023 07:50 pm
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan has sent a letter urging the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance to push back the deadline for Western New Yorkers to file their state income tax returns to match the new federal filing deadline recently set by the IRS.
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Wed, Mar 29th 2023 07:40 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces 36-year-old D'Mario A. Caesar of Buffalo was sentenced this afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan to the maximum of 7 1/2 to 15 years in prison as a second felony offender. His sentence will run consecutive to his federal sentencing scheduled for April 5, 2023, on drug and weapons charges.
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Wed, Mar 29th 2023 07:40 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 32-year-old Jose Martinez, also known as "Gordo," of Buffalo, was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge James Bargnesi to 10 years in state prison plus five years of post-release supervision.
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Tue, Mar 28th 2023 12:15 pm
Appeal officials announced that Appeal 2023 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the diocesan "Fund for the Faith," has reached $5 million. As of today, the annual campaign has raised $5,020,658, which is 52% of this year's $9.5 million goal.
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