Wed, Aug 20th 2025 07:45 pm
There was a dramatic surge in chronic pain prevalence among American adults three years after the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus a global pandemic, according to a study co-written by a University at Buffalo researcher.
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Wed, Aug 20th 2025 07:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul directed flags on all state government buildings be lowered in honor of New York State Police Sgt. Frederick W. Scheidt who passed away from an illness stemming from his assignment in and around the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001. Flags will be flown at half-staff on Friday, Aug. 22, from sunrise to sunset.
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Wed, Aug 20th 2025 07:45 pm
The American Red Cross offers this checklist you can follow to help make sure your student is safe as they go back to the classroom. If your student is younger or going to school for the first time, teach them:
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Fri, Aug 15th 2025 10:20 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging students to complete both the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) and the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application to maximize the availability of student financial aid heading into the fall college semester.
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Thu, Aug 14th 2025 05:30 pm
AAA Western and Central New York is pleased to announce a successful drive to fight hunger. $2,768 and 1,725 pounds of food were collected locally this summer as part of a nationwide effort.
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Thu, Aug 14th 2025 01:40 pm
The New York State Public Service Commission has adopted a joint proposal establishing three-year electric and gas rate plans for National Grid.
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Wed, Aug 13th 2025 01:10 pm
The Niagara County Office for the Aging will be distributing farmers market coupon booklets this weekend at the farmers markets in Lockport and North Tonawanda. The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, provided by the state Department of Agriculture and Markets, provides these coupons to all who meet age and income requirements to buy fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables at participating farmers' markets throughout New York.
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Wed, Aug 13th 2025 09:50 am
The New York Department of State announced the completion and approval of the Town of Grand Island's Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. The new LWRP provides a framework for the town to implement the community's vision for a vibrant, accessible and resilient waterfront along the Niagara River and its tributaries.
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Mon, Aug 11th 2025 11:25 am
Erie County is acknowledging National Breastfeeding Awareness Month in August, highlighting a national theme of "Forward Together." Activities and messages this month underscore the need for unified support in creating breastfeeding, chestfeeding and lactation-friendly environments, especially in workplaces and public spaces.
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Mon, Aug 11th 2025 11:25 am
Many parents and students are scrambling to prepare for college as campuses begin to open once again.
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Fri, Aug 8th 2025 03:05 pm
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Fri, Aug 8th 2025 10:55 am
In honor of Purple Heart Appreciation Day, Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns recognized Erie County Purple Heart Recipients added to the William J. Donovan Purple Heart Book of Merit for 2024. No formal record of Purple Heart recipients in Erie County existed prior to 2018, when Kearns originated Erie County's version of the "Book of Merit."
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Thu, Aug 7th 2025 12:35 pm
Seven hospitals in the Buffalo Niagara Region are among the 4,800 nationwide that participate in the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines initiative to improve outcomes for Americans who experience heart disease or stroke.
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Tue, Aug 5th 2025 05:55 pm
The Niagara County Department of Public Works announced it has contracted with a surveying firm for services for a future infrastructure improvement project along Porter Center Road, from Swann Road to Lake Road (Route 18.) Frandina Engineering and Land Surveying PC will have survey crews in the area over the next few days.
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Mon, Aug 4th 2025 10:30 am
The Grand Island Neighbors Foundation was the grateful recipient of $17,000 from the fifth annual Pinnacle Island Golf Tournament, presented by Pinnacle Travel Staffing and sponsored by Vienna Laurendi, associate broker with Howard Hanna.
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Fri, Aug 1st 2025 02:45 pm
After nearly a quarter century of distinguished service, John W. Kinner is retiring as CEO of the Health Association of Niagara County Inc., effective July 31, closing a remarkable chapter of leadership and community impact.
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Fri, Aug 1st 2025 02:45 pm
What seemed like ordinary knee pain after basketball turned out to be the start of a lifechanging journey for 10-year-old Henry Weigel. A routine doctor's visit quickly turned into a diagnosis of a rare condition in his knee that required him to stop all physical activity immediately.
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Fri, Aug 1st 2025 11:00 am
Painters Plus is proud to announce the launch of its 15th annual Project HOPE (Helping Others Paint Exteriors), a charitable initiative that provides a free exterior paint job to a deserving North Tonawanda homeowner in need.
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Fri, Aug 1st 2025 10:55 am
Mike Billoni wants the Grand Island Linear Bike Path named after his late wife, Debbie. She was an avid bicyclist who worked on developing the path for the Grand Island community.
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Wed, Jul 30th 2025 09:55 am
The Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday announced a 10-year extension of the arena's naming rights deal with KeyBank, the official and exclusive bank of the Buffalo Sabres. The contract, which is set to begin in 2026-27, will keep the KeyBank Center name in place through the 2035-36 season.
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Tue, Jul 29th 2025 01:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today directed that flags on all state government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of NYPD officer Didarul Islam and the victims of the July 28 shooting at an office building in Midtown Manhattan. Flags were lowered to half-staff at sunrise today and will remain lowered until all of the victims are laid to rest.
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Mon, Jul 28th 2025 04:15 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski invites the public to attend the county's Purple Heart ceremony at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at the Niagara County Courthouse in Lockport.
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Mon, Jul 28th 2025 04:15 pm
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Fri, Jul 25th 2025 09:45 am
The Town Board, on Monday, passed Local Law 1 of 2025 to ensure that residents maintain their property in a safe and sanitary manner - or face code violations filed by the town. The law amends existing town code.
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Fri, Jul 25th 2025 07:00 am
The City of Niagara Falls has a new, 1.75-mile path by Buffalo Avenue for walking, biking and jogging. The area begins at LaSalle Waterfront Park. It connects to the Niagara River Shoreline Trail, as the pathway takes users through the LaSalle neighborhood, onto a paved pathway along the LaSalle Expressway, and links with Cayuga Road to the rest of the trail.
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Thu, Jul 24th 2025 11:25 am
At approximately 9:40 p.m. Wednesday, Niagara County 911 received a report of a vessel accident north of Navy Island on the upper Niagara River. The vessel reportedly had struck a concrete abutment, and its two occupants were missing.
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Wed, Jul 23rd 2025 08:40 pm
The American Red Cross calls on donors to give blood or platelets now to maintain a steady national blood supply. Type O blood donors are especially key to keeping critical blood products on hospital shelves into August.
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Wed, Jul 23rd 2025 08:40 pm
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District, would like to share an update on the progress of the Niagara Falls Storage Site (NFSS) project.
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Mon, Jul 21st 2025 03:30 pm
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.14, down 1 cent from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.50. The New York state average is $3.18, no change from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.62.
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Mon, Jul 21st 2025 03:30 pm
Just 9% of plastic worldwide is recycled. Due to waste mismanagement, nearly three-quarters of it ends up in landfills or the environment.
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Mon, Jul 21st 2025 03:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the launch of a one-stop shop for active-duty service members, veterans, and family members currently enrolled or interested in attending any SUNY college or university.
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Thu, Jul 17th 2025 12:35 pm
The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, according to data released by state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire districts, as well as 44 cities and 13 villages.
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Thu, Jul 17th 2025 12:10 pm
Eight Days of Hope (EDOH) - Buffalo is back for its sixth annual outreach in the "City of Good Neighbors," bringing over 1,800 volunteers to help provide free home repairs for 100 families in the Niagara District.
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Thu, Jul 17th 2025 12:05 pm
Project Play Western New York (WNY) is pleased to announce that nominations for its Coaches Honor Roll Awards and Dick Gallagher Lifetime Service Award are now open. Individuals and organizations from Western New York are invited to nominate youth sports coaches from non-scholastic programs for the recognitions.
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Thu, Jul 17th 2025 11:30 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state led the nation in the use of state and federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits to improve landmark buildings across the state in 2024.
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Thu, Jul 17th 2025 11:30 am
Empire State Development (ESD) announced the completion of the Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers' (BFNC) expanded food pantry on Buffalo's East Side.
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Thu, Jul 17th 2025 11:00 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced a new state record brook trout. Benjamin Ferguson, a dedicated brook trout angler from Lowville, Lewis County, caught a 22-inch, 6-pound-3-ounce "brookie" from the St. Regis Canoe Area on July 5, edging out the 2013 record by 3 ounces. The record-breaking fish was caught while slow trolling a Lake Clear Wabbler.
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Wed, Jul 16th 2025 09:15 am
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Tue, Jul 15th 2025 12:45 pm
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Mon, Jul 14th 2025 01:45 pm
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.15, up 1 cent from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.52. The New York state average is $3.18, down 1 cent from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.63.
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