Sat, May 25th 2019 09:30 am
On Saturday, June 1, several hundred local residents will join together at Reservoir State Park for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Greater Niagara. The event starts at 2 p.m. with a goal to raise funds and awareness toward a world without cancer. All are welcome to join in this community fun day, which has a superhero theme, entertainment, and a special appearance by Buster Bison.
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Sat, May 25th 2019 09:30 am
Niagara County Clerk Joseph Jastrzemski is launching a Purple Heart recognition initiative for county veterans who are or were recipients of the Purple Heart ― the oldest military award presented to American service members.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 12:25 pm
Sheriff James R. Voutour announced that Niagara County law enforcement agencies will participate in a special enforcement effort to crackdown on impaired driving.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 11:45 am
If you all saw the story online, you noticed that I went to Cleveland on Tuesday to report on John Beilein's introduction as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. That was the newsy side of things. I'm here to tell you in this column a little of what it's like to cover a professional sports press conference.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 08:30 pm
On the evening of Wednesday, May 29, the idea of compassionate education will be explored at a mini-conference at Niagara Street School, 2513 Niagara St., Niagara Falls. All are welcome to this free event, which will provide community members the opportunity to help shape the future of local education.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 08:25 pm
Firefighters representing the four largest fire service organizations in New York state descended on Albany on Monday for their annual "Government Affairs Day."
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Mon, May 20th 2019 08:20 pm
HOPE Day, Catholic Charities' second annual day of giving to benefit the 2019 Appeal, brought in $374,362 on May 17. This total will be increased by another $147,000 in matching funds for a grand total of $521,362.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 10:35 am
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and AAA Western and Central New York is reminding both drivers and bikers of key safety tips as the weather gets nicer! The hope is to reduce crashes and keep the rest of the spring and summer safe for all roadway users.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 07:00 am
Nearly 43 million Americans will start their summers on a high note with a Memorial Day weekend getaway! This long holiday weekend, marking the unofficial start of summer vacation season, will see the second-highest travel volume on record since AAA began tracking holiday travel volumes dating back to 2000 - only trailing the bar set in 2005. Overall, an additional 1.5 million more people will take to the nation's roads, rails and runways compared with last year, a 3.6% increase.
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Thu, May 16th 2019 09:40 pm
The New York Power Authority is in the planning stages of a life extension and modernization (LEM) and controls upgrade program at its flagship Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant. The program will replace aging assets, install digitally integrated sensors and monitors, and provide system hardening and cybersecurity improvements, ensuring NYPA's continued success in powering economic growth and further improving energy resiliency across New York.
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Thu, May 16th 2019 09:35 pm
Congressman Chris Collins released the following statement Thursday regarding the Senate confirmation of Jane Corwin to serve as the next U.S. chair of the International Joint Commission:
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Thu, May 16th 2019 01:25 pm
It Happened to Alexa Foundation announced a whole new happening for this summer.
The 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, which assists victims of rape and sexual assault, will hold a different kind of benefit this August. Dubbed "Buffalo's Biggest Basket Raffle," the all-ages event will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, inside the RiverWorks recreational waterfront complex, 359 Ganson St., downtown Buffalo.
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Wed, May 15th 2019 05:50 pm
The Erie County Agricultural Society and No Limit FPV have reached an agreement with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) and MultiGP to hold the first North American Drone Masters on Aug. 10-11. The event will take place during the Erie County Fair inside the Gusto Grandstand and will be a free event with paid admission to the Erie County Fair.
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Wed, May 15th 2019 05:30 pm
Western New York Congressmembers Brian Higgins, Chris Collins, Tom Reed and Joe Morelle are leading a letter signed by 24 members of the House of Representatives pushing for full implementation of the pilot records database (PRD) required in the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill of 2010. This electronic database would provide information such as FAA records and qualifications, practical test results, past legal enforcement actions, and driver records to allow air carriers to make informed, transparent pilot hiring decisions.
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Wed, May 15th 2019 05:10 pm
Pressing work at the Town of Lewiston water treatment plant on Pletcher Road was a newsmaker at the Lewiston Town Board session on Monday.
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Wed, May 15th 2019 01:00 pm
In the 20 years since JoAnn Falletta first stepped on to the BPO podium as music director, Buffalo has undergone a renaissance.
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Wed, May 15th 2019 09:10 am
The Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday announced the team hired Ralph Krueger as the 19th head coach in franchise history.
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Tue, May 14th 2019 09:40 am
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) announced the launch of the "Develop a Plan" campaign, which encourages adults to develop a plan with teens and young adults to get out of dangerous situations involving drugs or alcohol. It also encourages adults to talk to young people about not using alcohol and drugs, since peer pressure can be challenging and being prepared with a plan can help. The launch of the campaign coincides with prom and graduation season, as well as National Prevention Week.
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Tue, May 14th 2019 09:40 am
"Hi there," the human-like form on the smartphone says. Dressed in a conservative blue suit and equally neat white shirt, "Kevin" sets out to make immediate contact, even though he is a computer-generated person.
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Mon, May 13th 2019 04:35 pm
The normally picturesque Village of Lewiston was anything but on Monday, as new construction was underway at three different sites.
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Mon, May 13th 2019 09:30 am
Monday's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.86, down 4 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.87. The New York state average is $2.96, down 1 cent from last week. A year ago, the state average was $3.00.
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Mon, May 13th 2019 09:30 am
The 55th annual commencement ceremonies on Saturday at the Arts and Media Theatre on the Sanborn campus of Niagara County Community College were highlighted by keynote speakers from various backgrounds.
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Fri, May 10th 2019 07:30 pm
During the 2019 tax season, more than 120 IRS-certified accounting students from the University at Buffalo School of Management brought nearly $886,000 back into the Buffalo community through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 04:45 pm
Earlier today, the Niagara County Opioid Task Force (OASIS) joined school administrators and art students from Niagara Falls High School to unveil the "Bus Bench Project."
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Thu, May 9th 2019 03:30 pm
The New York Power Authority announced the approval of a $16 million contract for two critical projects designed to keep NYPA's Niagara Power Project generating clean, economical energy without interruption.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 01:45 pm
The Summit Park Mall has stood completely vacant for a little less than a year, and it could stay that way a bit longer.
On Tuesday, during the Wheatfield Local Development Corporation's annual meeting, the group announced the Big Thunder Brewing project is not ready to move forward at this time.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 01:40 pm
This past week, Niagara County Community College hosted three public forums to introduce its presidential candidates. The forums also gave attendees the chance to ask the candidates questions they may have regarding the college. Following the remarks, attendees filled out a survey, which judged several categories of the presentation.
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Wed, May 8th 2019 02:15 pm
Honoring veterans and active military has become a tradition at the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Wed, May 8th 2019 02:15 pm
Congress members Brian Higgins (D-NY-26) and Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21), who serve as co-chairs of the Congressional Northern Border Caucus, are leading a push to ensure U.S. Customs and Border Protection maintain strong staffing levels at airports and ports of entry between the U.S. and Canada. The move comes following a recent announcement by the Department of Homeland Security of plans to transfer CBP officers stationed along the northern border and U.S. airports to posts at the southern border.
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Tue, May 7th 2019 10:00 am
J. Fitzgerald Group (JFG) is gearing up once again for its annual 24-hour advertising and marketing services blitz to benefit area nonprofit organizations during Western New York's only CreateAthon event.
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Mon, May 6th 2019 03:50 pm
On Monday, Congressman Chris Collins addressed the rising water levels of Lake Ontario at the Oak Orchard Harbor. He has continually pointed to the International Joint Commission (IJC) and its Plan 2014 as the reason for the continued flood concerns.
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Mon, May 6th 2019 12:45 pm
Empire State Development and the state departments of Labor, Agriculture and Markets, and Taxation and Finance encourage New Yorkers to support local small businesses during National Small Business Week from May 5-11. A cornerstone of the state's economy, the more than 530,000 small business proprietors across New York account for 98 percent of all businesses and employ more than 3 million people, which is 40 percent of the state's private sector workforce.
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Mon, May 6th 2019 12:45 pm
Thanks to charitable contributions from M&T Bank and the Buffalo Bills Foundation, 53 local veterans boarded a special Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight headed to Washington, D.C., on Saturday.
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Mon, May 6th 2019 07:00 am
On Saturday, May 11, the National Association of Letter Carriers will hold its annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. This annual tradition allows communities throughout the country to give back to those in need, all without leaving their home!
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Fri, May 3rd 2019 08:20 pm
The newly appointed Niagara County Legislature marijuana ad hoc committee held its first meeting Tuesday to examine the local impact of impending marijuana legalization in New York state.
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Fri, May 3rd 2019 07:00 am
On Thursday evening, Republican New York State Sen. Rob Ortt hosted an agriculture roundtable in Batavia for colleagues, industry experts and residents from across Western New York.
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Thu, May 2nd 2019 05:25 pm
Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the Supreme Court of the United States will visit Buffalo on Aug. 26. Justice Ginsberg will be hosted by the University at Buffalo School of Law, the Bar Association of Erie County, the Western New York Chapter of the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York, and the Minority Bar Association of Western New York.
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Thu, May 2nd 2019 07:00 am
As Ontario Lake levels continue to rise, Congressman Chris Collins is warning that a new round of south shore flooding and erosion is likely with harsh spring weather. Collins has continually pointed to the International Join Commission (IJC) and its Plan 2014, which was approved at the close of the Obama administration, as the culprit for continued flood concerns.
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Wed, May 1st 2019 05:35 pm
In an effort to keep teen drivers safe, Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns, AAA, the New York State Police and Tuxedo Junction have formed a unique partnership. When promgoers pick up tuxedos at Tuxedo Junction this year, they'll receive important information and cellphone wallets reminding them to keep their eyes on the road and not on their phones when driving.
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Wed, May 1st 2019 05:35 pm
In remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives, Congressman Brian Higgins credited a federal infrastructure investment, converting a crumbling, one-way Fuhrmann Boulevard into the Outer Harbor Parkway, with serving as a catalyst in Buffalo's waterfront build out. He said the progress that continues is transforming Buffalo's image and creating new economic opportunity.
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