Mon, Mar 11th 2019 03:00 pm
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority has awarded Calspan Air Services, a subsidiary of Calspan Holdings, the contract to continue operating as the fixed base operator (FBO) for the Niagara Falls International Airport. The 10-year agreement will allow Calspan to continue providing a superior customer experience to visitors in Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Mar 11th 2019 03:00 pm
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. board of directors met Monday and approved a slate of measures to maintain and grow services and activities along Buffalo's waterfront while advancing development projects at Canalside.
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Sat, Mar 9th 2019 05:00 pm
It had been the best season in 41 years for the Lewiston-Porter Lancers boys basketball team, but, Saturday, the squad ran into a juggernaut in undefeated Pittsford-Mendon of Section VI.
The Lancers historic season came to a close with an 87-55 loss in the Far West Regionals.
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Fri, Mar 8th 2019 05:30 pm
The main event for the University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions' annual celebration of National Public Health Week is the "Step Challenge." The annual event is designed to motivate members of the UB and greater Western New York communities to walk more and be healthier.
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Thu, Mar 7th 2019 02:35 pm
Republican New York State Sen. Rob Ortt is calling for the U.S. Senate to confirm U.S. International Joint Committee nominees. Likewise, GOP U.S. Rep. Chris Collins has led a letter calling on the U.S. Senate to approve President Donald Trump's nominees to the IJC, which oversees all waters between the U.S. and Canada. Currently, the IJC is "in limbo," Collins' camp said, because it only has two of its six commissioners in office. A quorum of four is necessary to conduct business.
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Wed, Mar 6th 2019 04:55 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael Kearns and the Erie County Office for the Disabled will hold a special Disability Awareness Outreach Day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 30, at the Erie County Auto Bureau located in the Eastern Hills Mall at 4545 Transit Road. Persons interested may utilize the Dipson movie theater entrance located at the backside of the mall.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2019 04:25 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos on Tuesday announced DEC has completed its report detailing the comprehensive investigation of the Niagara Sanitation Landfill in the Town of Wheatfield. The report includes the results of DEC's expanded sampling of surface soil, subsurface soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater at the site, which confirms landfill contaminants do not present an off-site exposure concern to neighboring properties.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2019 04:15 pm
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. on Tuesday released the results of its Outer Harbor access and activation project survey No. 2.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2019 04:15 pm
The 14th annual Colvin Cleaners "Gowns for Prom" program, presented by The Allstate Foundation and supported by Reeds Jenss, Shea's Performing Arts Center and Townsquare Media, officially began Tuesday. The family-owned dry-cleaning company is anticipating a record campaign as it is communicating with nearly 90 high schools in Western New York, supporting students who are unable to afford a gown for this year's prom.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2019 03:00 pm
The 50th annual Olcott Polar Bear "Swim For Sight" was held Sunday afternoon on the Lake Ontario shores at Olcott Beach. Roughly 400 swimmers participated, while all types of food and vendors could be found on the hamlet's Main Street for a huge crowd of onlookers.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2019 02:50 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on Friday celebrated a significant improvement in its ability to provide high-end pharmacy care with the dedication of a new, $1 million Center for Pharmaceutical Services.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2019 02:50 pm
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) announced the award of more than $5.1 million in funding to establish 14 new recovery community centers across New York, and expand services at two existing recovery centers. Funding for the centers was awarded through a competitive request for applications process, administered by OASAS and its fiscal partner, the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene.
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Thu, Feb 28th 2019 05:10 pm
The Food Bank of Western New York, Meals on Wheels for Western New York and the Meals on Wheels Foundation of Western New York on Thursday announced they are forming a joint organization in order to tackle the root causes of hunger while better reaching underserved populations and more efficiently meeting the needs of the community.
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Thu, Feb 28th 2019 05:10 pm
Preparations are underway for the 2019 Northwest Jazz Festival, which will take place Aug. 23-24 in the Village of Lewiston. It was announced Thursday The board of directors and Jazz Festival staff will hold a fundraiser, "A Taste of Jazz," from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, March 31, at the Brickyard Brewing Co., 436 Center St. The event will help offset some of the costs of producing the free, two-day outdoor music festival.
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Wed, Feb 27th 2019 05:40 pm
The Niagara County Legislature unanimously voted on calling for the repeal of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Red Flag Bill - which members called a gun seizure law - through a resolution.
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Wed, Feb 27th 2019 04:50 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the National Endowment for the Arts has awarded federal funding to several Western New York organizations. Arts Services Initiative of Western New York received a $10,000 grant, while Squeaky Wheel received $15,000, Burchfield-Penney Art Center received $30,000, and the Center for Exploratory and Perceptual Arts received $10,000.
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Tue, Feb 26th 2019 08:45 pm
Lewiston Town Board members and visitors to Monday's session at Town Hall had the opportunity to welcome the newest officers to the Lewiston Police Department. Chief Frank Previte officiated a swearing-in ceremony for new officers Mitchell Pegan, Adriano Medici and Lt. Michael Milbrand, who recently retired from the Tonawanda Police Department. All three joined the LPD on Feb. 18.
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Tue, Feb 26th 2019 08:40 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday toured the ice boom and ice-breaking operations on the Niagara River following the significant windstorm that impacted Western New York from Sunday into Monday. The tour was conducted on the New York Power Authority's William H. Latham ice breaker, which is used to prevent ice jams on the river and also to prevent ice from blocking the tunnel water intakes that are used by NYPA's power plant for power generation.
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Tue, Feb 26th 2019 08:40 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, joined by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, on Monday fulfilled his promise to sign the Red Flag Bill, a key component of his 2019 "justice agenda," within the first 100 days of the new legislative session.
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Tue, Feb 26th 2019 12:45 pm
National Grid's Western New York field force of more than 1,500 workers has successfully restored power to 98 percent of the nearly 88,000 customers impacted by the damaging windstorm that pummeled the region on Sunday and Monday. The remaining 1,500 customers without service in the hardest hit neighborhoods of Buffalo, Niagara Falls and surrounding areas are expected to have power restored hour-by-hour as crews continue to work around the clock. The company's extensive resources will remain in the region until the last outage is repaired.
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Mon, Feb 25th 2019 07:00 am
From 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 8, craft beer lovers and supporters of neighborhood revitalization, and those who appreciate great food and music, will pack the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center for the 13th annual "Art of Beer" fundraiser. More than 60 craft brewers and chefs will line the halls of the former Niagara Falls High School, 1201 Pine Ave., as it is transformed for a night into a beer lover's paradise.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 11:45 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Saturday issued a letter to the International Joint Commission calling on the IJC to maximize Lake Ontario outflows to prevent flooding along New York's shoreline. Lake Ontario levels are significantly higher than average, and high winds over the weekend threaten to create significant wave action and exacerbate the threat even further.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2019 04:45 pm
On Friday, Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn moved to vacate outstanding warrants stemming from the failure to appear in Buffalo City Court on violation and misdemeanor marijuana possession cases. This action effectively cleared the entire docket of warrants for low-level marijuana arrests in Buffalo City Court.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2019 08:50 pm
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) announced New York is one of five states selected to partner with Shatterproof, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ending addiction, to develop and implement a rating system for addiction treatment programs.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2019 08:50 pm
The public will have the opportunity to learn about the "State of Lake Ontario" fisheries at public meetings to be held in Niagara, Monroe, Oswego and Schenectady counties in March, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2019 08:50 pm
Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Bishop the Rev. Richard Malone released the following statement on Thursday:
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Wed, Feb 20th 2019 08:10 pm
An ad hoc committee was officially appointed by the chairman of Niagara County Legislature, Keith McNall, in order to examine the local impact of the impending marijuana legalization in New York.
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Wed, Feb 20th 2019 11:25 am
The Niagara Falls Community Development Department is launching the small business support fund to help local entrepreneurs improve their businesses.
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Tue, Feb 19th 2019 03:15 pm
On Feb. 6, the Niagara County Department of Health Nursing Division was lauded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Tue, Feb 19th 2019 02:15 pm
The Rev. Raymond Allen, pastor of Bethany Missionary Baptist Church and the president of the Niagara Ministerial Council, will be the keynote speaker Friday, Feb. 22, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's 12th Annual Black History Celebration.
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Mon, Feb 18th 2019 11:10 am
United Way of Greater Niagara (UWGN) has announced its 2018 campaign results, as well as plans for its 2019 campaign. The campaign recently wrapped up its fundraising efforts for 2018, achieving a little over 96 percent of its target goal. The $1 million-plus raised will allow the organization to continue substantially supporting its dozens of member agencies throughout Niagara County.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2019 07:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the community at the annual Chamber Gala awards dinner, to be held at Niagara Falls Country Club on Thursday, May 9. The chamber board of directors will present awards for Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year honorees in the Lewiston, Youngstown, Ransomville and Sanborn communities.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 12:25 pm
On Thursday, the Kaleida Health Foundation announced a $100,000 commitment to support construction for two transitional resident quarters in the new Buffalo City Mission Community Center at 100 E. Tupper St.
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Tue, Feb 12th 2019 05:55 pm
The University at Buffalo will host the nation's first-ever mobile produce market summit on March 5-6. The two-day conference will invite representatives from mobile produce markets across the U.S. to Buffalo to network, attend training sessions and share their successes and failures.
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Tue, Feb 12th 2019 05:55 pm
The Erie County Department of Budget and Management on Tuesday announced final sales tax receipts for 2018 were 4.25 percent greater than 2017, the largest one-year increase since 2011, despite slowing growth in the fourth quarter of the year. Erie County realized additional sales tax revenue of $12.565 million over budget in 2018, while the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority share of sales tax was $559,000 over budget, leaving Erie County with net revenue of $12.006 million.
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Tue, Feb 12th 2019 03:10 pm
The 195-year-old Frontier House was sold to a group consisting of Ellicott Development CEO William Paladino and Lewiston developers Jeff and Jerry Williams. Their newly formed LLC purchased the building and almost one acre of land - including a parking lot - from Hastings Lewiston Inc. for the price of $800,000.
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Mon, Feb 11th 2019 11:55 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo - a local nonprofit organization committed to helping individuals, families and organizations make their charitable goals a reality - is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2019. To mark this milestone, the Community Foundation will award $1 million in honor of 12 local change-makers who have made a difference in the lives of Western New Yorkers. Voting will occur through a communitywide nomination process.
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Mon, Feb 11th 2019 11:55 pm
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper has begun a new chapter of its successful Young Environmental Leaders Program with Niagara Falls High School students, thanks to a Niagara Falls Community Block Grant from the City of Niagara Falls Community Development.
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Mon, Feb 11th 2019 11:50 pm
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services announced the launch of the "Know the Facts" campaign. This multifaceted PSA campaign will dispel myths, provide facts, and raise awareness about addiction services in New York, and is designed to help direct people to addiction services and help.
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Fri, Feb 8th 2019 03:20 pm
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on Friday announced a collaborative effort to greatly improve the availability of cancer care in Niagara County.
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