Thu, Sep 19th 2019 08:05 pm
The Niagara County Workforce Development Board and Niagara's WorkSourceOne will hold its annual fall career fair from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Niagara Falls, 7001 Buffalo Ave.
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Tue, Sep 17th 2019 04:00 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced a federal grant from the Department of Homeland Security's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program has been awarded to the City of Buffalo for the hiring of firefighters. The grant is for a total of $9,806,400 and administered by DHS's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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Tue, Sep 17th 2019 03:50 pm
Vice President and General Manager of Washington Mills Don McLeod, and Mary Ricciardi, a devoted community volunteer, will be honored at the 20th annual Good Works Gala of the Mount St. Mary's Hospital Foundation. In honor of the gala's 20th year, the theme is the "Roaring 20's."
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Mon, Sep 16th 2019 01:35 pm
Approximately half a million vehicles per day cross what reports cites as poor/structurally deficient bridges; 8% of local bridges rated poor/structurally deficient while 45% rated fair.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2019 07:00 am
Leaders from the region's top health systems, insurers, physician groups and community health organizations will come together on Oct. 11 for an all-day forum to discuss the future of health care.
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Thu, Sep 12th 2019 03:15 pm
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Buffalo Sabres are teaming up to offer free prostate cancer education and testing for eligible men. The "One Team, One Goal: Together to Beat Cancer" event on Tuesday, Sept. 17, is part of an ongoing initiative to reduce cancer's impact among the team's fans through prevention, education and early detection.
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Thu, Sep 12th 2019 10:00 am
Congressmembers Brian Higgins (D-NY-26) and Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) announced introduction of the BOUND (Border Officer Utilization for National Defense) Act, requiring minimum staffing levels for Customs and Border Protection officers stationed at ports of entry along the northern border.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2019 07:00 am
Congressman Brian Higgins announced two Western New York organizations were selected for September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance Grant Awards totaling more than $103,000 from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). The purpose of the grants is to encourage volunteering as a tribute to victims, survivors, and those who served in response to the attacks on 9/11.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2019 07:00 am
Hundreds will run/walk to end pancreatic cancer, the world's toughest cancer, at PurpleStride Western New York (http://pcan.at/PSWNY19 ) on Sept. 28. The community event presented by M&T Bank is hosted by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Western New York Affiliate.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2019 09:25 am
Town of Porter Councilwoman Irene Myers said she seeks to continue the legacy of Clyde Burmaster in the Niagara County Legislature's First District. Burmaster recently passed away unexpectedly, which created a vacancy for the upcoming election.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2019 09:20 am
Empire State Development and Verizon Media on Monday announced the 2019 funding recipients for the Verizon Media Community Benefit Fund for Lockport, and Verizon Media Community Fund for Niagara County - Empire State Development. For the 2019 funding cycle, $381,470.81 was awarded to 15 projects. Each year from 2015-21, Verizon Media has committed to granting up to $500,000 to community organizations in Lockport and the surrounding areas.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2019 01:15 pm
GoodRx, America's leading resource for health care savings, announced a new partnership with AAA to offer its 59 million members exclusive access to coupons and discounts on prescribed medications at pharmacies nationwide.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2019 01:15 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, is asking the U.S. Army Corps to expand a pilot project, which is seeing success in combatting harmful algal blooms (HAB), to the Great Lakes.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2019 09:45 am
The Western & Central New York Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announced there is still time to register for the 21st annual "Light The Night Walk," to be held at Canalside on Friday, Sept. 20.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2019 09:45 am
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office strives to provide the finest and most professional public safety services to the residents and visitors of Niagara County. To that end, Sheriff James R. Voutour announced Undersheriff Michael Filicetti will meet with town supervisors and village mayors throughout Niagara County to discuss and reinforce programs and services available through the NCSO.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2019 09:40 am
The Rivershore Foundation invites residents to its "Raise the Roof" event, slated for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at The Griffon House, 810 Center St., Lewiston.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2019 05:20 pm
On Wednesday, the Trump administration announced the Pentagon would divert $3.6 billion in military construction projects to pay for the border wall. Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, has learned the $14 million training and fitness center at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS) is not on the list of cuts at this time.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2019 10:10 am
Real-time, regional, in-orchard research funded by the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program is helping apple growers quickly respond to pests with the latest management practices. It also provides insight into practices that may or may not work to protect the Northern New York apple crop conservatively valued at $57 million.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2019 10:05 am
In celebration of its 45th anniversary in retreat center ministry this year, the Center of Renewal Retreat & Conference Center at Stella Niagara is introducing a new concept in retreats. Niagara Frontier Faith & Heritage Trail Excursions & Adventures will be offer customary sponsored retreats and group hospitality rentals.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2019 01:00 pm
The Niagara Frontier Antique & Classic Boat Show returns to the Buffalo Launch Club on Grand Island this weekend. The 41st annual event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, and is one of the largest antique and classic boat shows in North America.
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Mon, Sep 2nd 2019 07:00 am
As former emergency medical services workers, Dave Hostler and Brian Clemency know how challenging it can be to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working long shifts at odd hours.
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Sat, Aug 31st 2019 09:15 am
Congressman Brian Higgins learned Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao forwarded a "notice of proposed rulemaking" on the pilot records database to the Office of Management and Budget for formal review. He released the following statement in response:
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Fri, Aug 30th 2019 06:55 pm
It was a busy session for the Lewiston Town Board on Monday.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2019 02:55 pm
More than two people are killed every day on U.S. roads by impatient and reckless drivers blowing through red lights, according to data analysis performed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The most recent crash data available shows 939 people were killed in red-light-running crashes in 2017 - a 10-year high and a 28% increase since 2012.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2019 02:50 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center today announced an important initiative to improve both the quality and accessibility of cancer care in Niagara County: a planned $2 million medical oncology center to include chemotherapy on the Memorial campus.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2019 01:40 pm
Republican New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs called on the New York State Department of Education (SED) to rescind its proposed rule that would give public school districts oversight responsibilities on the quality of instruction at private and religious schools in their district.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 05:05 pm
The Lower Niagara Community Survivors group will hold its second annual "RockOut Cancer" fundraising event from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, at the Lewiston Stone House, 755 Center St. Admission to the all-day event includes food donated from the Stone House, Gallo Coal Fire Kitchen, Casa Antica and the Brickyard Brewing Co. Live entertainment for the day is also donated by Vinyl Addiction, The Tower, Mr. Thank You and Different Districts.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 03:45 pm
Women United of Niagara will host an "Evening with JoAnn Falletta" from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Niagara Falls Country Club, 505 Mountain View Drive, Lewiston. This is the first event of the group's "Spotlight Series," an ongoing program that will highlight the accomplishments and community endeavors of notable women in Western New York.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 12:00 pm
Niagara County Legislator Rebecca Wydysh presented Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 leaders with a Greenway check that will go toward the establishment of the new Lewiston Veterans Memorial.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 10:00 am
With the national economy continuing to show strong growth and record low unemployment, Niagara County leaders are taking steps to ensure that trend continues in the region by holding career fairs such as the one held on Wednesday in North Tonawanda.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 10:00 am
Children between the ages of 2 and 4 who reside in the north and south end of Niagara Falls are invited to participate in "Nurturing in the Neighborhood," a free program that provides early childhood activities and parent workshops.
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Sun, Aug 25th 2019 02:00 pm
Some people smirk when Northwest Jazz Festival in Historic Lewiston organizers state the event annually draws upward of 40,000 people. Those doubters were converted this past weekend, as people were elbow-to-elbow across Center Street, and cars were stacked all the way back to Oxbow Lane at the Lewiston event.
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Fri, Aug 23rd 2019 04:30 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn spoke with the media to inform citizens about the "Red Flag Law" that goes into effect this weekend. The legislation allows certain authorities to file a petition to the court to prevent an individual who poses a potential threat to themselves or others from possessing, purchasing or attempting to purchase guns.
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Wed, Aug 21st 2019 09:40 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced $6.4 million in grants from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, in addition to $4 million in state funding, which will support ongoing improvements to the Genesee Valley Greenway State Park and the Niagara Shoreline Trail in Western New York. The projects will help make key connections to the Empire State Trail. The not-for-profit Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation was created after the 2014 death of Wilson, the former owner of the Buffalo Bills and a co-founder of the American Football League.
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Wed, Aug 21st 2019 06:30 pm
As a new academic year begins, the University at Buffalo is implementing extensive changes to Greek life at the university, and is lifting its suspension on all but one Greek-letter social fraternal organizations as the new measures are put into place.
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Wed, Aug 21st 2019 06:25 pm
New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs, R-60th, criticized what he called "Gov. Cuomo's blatant money grab on already over-taxed New Yorkers," in response to the governor's recent announcement that millions of New York drivers will be required to purchase new license plates beginning next year, regardless of the condition of their existing plates. The cost will be $25 and an additional $20 to keep an old plate number.
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Tue, Aug 20th 2019 10:20 am
The New York State Thruway Authority announced the northbound South Grand Island Bridge will be closed to all traffic from midnight until 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25. All traffic traveling northbound on the Niagara Thruway (I-190) entering Grand Island will be diverted to a single lane on the southbound South Grand Island Bridge during the scheduled closure.
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Sat, Aug 17th 2019 07:10 pm
Today, Bronze Star recipient and New York State Sen. Rob Ortt (R-C-I-Ref-North Tonawanda) declared his candidacy for New York's 27th Congressional District. At an event at the VFW Post 2535 in Lockport, Ortt delivered a speech that outlined his experiences as a soldier - in Afghanistan and defending the U.S. Southern border - his service as a state senator, and his campaign platform as a congressional candidate.
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Sat, Aug 17th 2019 09:50 am
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday announced the Niagara Falls' Bridge District will receive $10 million in funding as the Western New York winner of the fourth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative.
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Thu, Aug 15th 2019 12:10 pm
Old Fort Niagara is hosting its final reenactment of the season, the "War of 1812 Encampment," on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, at the National Historic Landmark in Youngstown. This encampment portrays the British attack on Fort Niagara during the American occupation in December 1813, and includes a special evening battle and daily activities for all.
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