Tue, Sep 9th 2025 06:55 pm
Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino announced S&P Global raised Niagara Falls' bond rating from BBB+ to A. The global ratings agency also reported the city's financial outlook is "positive." An A bond rating signifies the bond issuer has a strong capacity to meet its financial obligations.
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Mon, Sep 8th 2025 05:40 pm
Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) is excited to announce the launch of a groundbreaking economic impact study of the Empire State Trail. Led by LaBella Associates with support from the Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE) at North Carolina State University, this will be the most comprehensive greenway economic impact analysis ever undertaken in New York state, and perhaps anywhere in the U.S.
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Mon, Sep 8th 2025 05:40 pm
As we approach the general election this November, I want to remind every eligible voter in Western New York how important it is to confirm your registration and make sure your voice is heard.
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Fri, Sep 5th 2025 09:05 am
The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) will celebrate its centennial fall seminar at the Niagara Falls Convention Center from Sept. 7-9, marking 100 years of uniting county leaders from across the state.
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Thu, Sep 4th 2025 05:05 pm
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Wed, Sep 3rd 2025 08:45 pm
After unhoused people leave the hospital, they achieve the best outcomes when leaders and frontline staff at health and social service agencies work together to provide care, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management.
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Wed, Sep 3rd 2025 08:45 pm
The Niagara County Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (NCDMH) Deputy Director Myrla Gibbons Doxey announced the launch of the "You Matter!" coffee sleeve campaign as one of several Suicide Prevention Month Activities organized by the department in collaboration with the Niagara County Suicide Prevention Coalition (NCSPC).
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Tue, Sep 2nd 2025 08:55 pm
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Tue, Sep 2nd 2025 08:55 pm
Niagara County Director of Emergency Service Jon Schultz and Niagara County Legislator Dave Godfrey went to Washington, D.C., for the annual National Homeland Security Conference, hosted by the National Homeland Security Association (NHSA).
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Thu, Aug 28th 2025 12:15 pm
The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York closed on a $175.14 million bond financing for Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center to support facility improvements and equipment purchases that will enhance cancer care services and refinance debt.
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Thu, Aug 28th 2025 12:15 pm
Erie County's ErieNet initiative is receiving a significant funding boost as part of Gov. Kathy Hochul's recent announcement of $52.6 million in state funding to be invested for broadband infrastructure projects statewide.
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Wed, Aug 27th 2025 08:45 am
The Niagara County Department of Health (NCDOH) is reminding families that the new school year is approaching. It is offering immunization clinics to help students residing in Niagara County meet New York State Department of Health requirements. Ensuring all students are up to date on their vaccinations is crucial for the health and safety of our community, protecting students, staff and families from vaccine-preventable diseases.
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Wed, Aug 27th 2025 08:45 am
New data released by a New York state-commissioned tourism economics research study shows that visitor spending in Niagara County reached $1.163 billion in 2024, a 6.4% increase over 2023, reinforcing the vital role tourism plays in the region's economy.
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Mon, Aug 25th 2025 02:45 pm
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.16, up 2 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.35. The New York state average is $3.15, down a cent from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.51.
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Mon, Aug 25th 2025 02:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul held a roundtable Monday with Western New York school leaders, parents and students to highlight plans for implementing bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions when school resumes this fall.
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Mon, Aug 25th 2025 02:00 pm
The Town of Wheatfield Lions Club honored and highlighted Western New York service clubs by providing a steak dinner and a public forum on Aug. 21 to showcase their accomplishments and upcoming service projects.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2025 09:55 am
The Niagara County Department of Public Works (DPW) today announced that culvert work will begin next Wednesday, Aug. 27, on Upper Mountain Road between Sunset Drive and the railroad overpass. This is the next phase in the Upper Mountain Road rehab project that began in July.
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Thu, Aug 21st 2025 05:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that shooting incidents with injury in communities that participate in the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative dropped 14% in the first seven months of 2025, thanks to record state investments and the work of the local law enforcement agencies and community organizations across the state.
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Wed, Aug 20th 2025 07:45 pm
Warm weather and damp conditions make it easy for mosquitoes to do what they do best: reproduce, bite your skin, cause terrible itching and transmit disease. As summer turns to fall, the Erie County Department of Health urges residents to take proactive steps to prevent mosquito bites and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses.
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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
Many parents and students are scrambling to prepare for college as campuses begin to open once again.
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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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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
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 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 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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