Fri, Jan 4th 2019 03:25 pm
The City of Niagara Falls Community Development Department invites local residents to have a slice and discuss the draft 2019 action plan from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the Carnegie Building, 1022 Main St. The third annual "PIZZA with the PLAN" offers a casual setting for residents to discuss 2019 funding priorities with NFCD staff.
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Thu, Jan 3rd 2019 01:00 pm
The University at Buffalo has awarded seven students with the university's first academic badge, a micro-credential that allows students to showcase their mastery of a skill in an area of interest.
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Wed, Jan 2nd 2019 04:20 pm
Special Olympics New York President and CEO Stacey Hengsterman announced #Fit5NY, a social media campaign that encourages athletes, fans, coaches and partners of the statewide organization to use Fit 5, a fitness resource created by Special Olympics International that promotes a healthy lifestyle through consistent physical activity, nutrition and hydration.
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Wed, Jan 2nd 2019 04:15 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz on Monday signed an amendment to Local Law 2 (2014), the county social host law, which has now been strengthened to include the known abuse of drugs on a property as a violation of the law, along with known underage drinking. The amended law targets individuals who are 21 years of age or older and knowingly allow the consumption of alcohol or drugs by a minor in their home or other privately owned property.
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Sat, Dec 29th 2018 07:00 am
As we enter 2019, it's time to take a look back.
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Fri, Dec 28th 2018 05:40 pm
Did you travel in 2018? If so, you're not alone. And, according to AAA Western and Central New York's travel consultants, chances are it was somewhere warm!
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Thu, Dec 27th 2018 01:45 pm
2018 was an interesting year. Residents in the Town of Wheatfield, Town of Niagara and City of North Tonawanda all saw their municipality change in some type of way, but now that 2018 is soon turning into 2019, it's time to start fresh.
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Wed, Dec 26th 2018 07:00 am
The Niagara University Family Business Center will celebrate its 16th anniversary, "Celebrating Excellence in Business," on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Consumers Pub at the Park, 1 James D. Griffin Plaza, Buffalo (formerly Pettibones). A cocktail reception runs from 6-8 p.m., with welcoming remarks at 7 p.m.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2018 04:35 pm
Congressman Chris Collins announced $777,943 in federal funding for the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA). The grant was awarded through the Federal Transit Administration's Transit-Oriented Development Pilot Planning Program, which is designed to support the comprehensive planning associated with new fixed guideway and core capacity improvement projects.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:30 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced the passage of S.2076, the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act. The measure passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday by a vote of 361-3.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:25 pm
As part of round VIII of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's Regional Council initiative, the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council (WNYREDC) was awarded $66 million for 118 projects that build on the region's assets and invest in the future.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 03:50 pm
New York Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood announced a record $174.2 million consumer fraud settlement with Charter Communications Inc. and Spectrum Management Holding Company (together "Charter") for defrauding internet subscribers. The $62.5 million in direct refunds to consumers alone are believed to represent the largest-ever payout to consumers by an internet service provider (ISP) in U.S. history.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 02:50 pm
Only five evenings remain to experience the Fairgrounds Festival of Lights at the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg. Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 19, the festival will feature an expanded schedule. Gates will be open from 5-9 p.m. (through Sunday, Dec. 23), with the buildings and grounds staying open until 10 p.m.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 12:00 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.37, down 5 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.43. The New York state average is $2.70 - down 4 cents from last week. A year ago, the state average was $2.63.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 11:00 am
New York Speaker of the House Carl Heastie on Monday appointed Assemblywoman Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes, D-Buffalo, to serve as majority leader of the State Assembly.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2018 07:00 am
The farm-to-table restaurant was screening - get this - "Carmelo's: The Show," a one-part sitcom, one-part cooking show concoction thought up by marketing guru Alessandro Renzi and chef Carmelo Raimondi.
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Wed, Dec 12th 2018 05:20 pm
The Erie County Department of Health has confirmed a recent émigré treated at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital has been diagnosed with measles. This individual had visited multiple venues in Erie County, potentially exposing others to measles from Dec. 4-11.
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Wed, Dec 12th 2018 03:45 pm
Niagara County lawmakers approved a $359 million budget plan Tuesday night, reducing taxes to their lowest level in decades, at $7.01 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. That represents a 1.3 percent cut over last year's tax rate. In addition, the 2019 budget is $628,000 below the state-mandated tax cap. This is the eighth consecutive year the county's budget has been under the New York State property tax cap limit.
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Tue, Dec 11th 2018 06:45 pm
New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs announced he will sponsor legislation that will enable telecommunication providers to pre-emptively block phone numbers that are the source of unsolicited automated phone calls. Commonly known as "robocalls," these pre-recorded messages are rising "at an alarming rate," the senator's camp said, as scammers continue to use new technologies to evade "do not call" registries.
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Tue, Dec 11th 2018 06:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced federal funding totaling $6,939,646 for Federally Qualified Health Centers in Western New York. The Community Health Center of Buffalo and Neighborhood Health Center will each receive over $3 million through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services toward services provided at eight local clinics.
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Mon, Dec 10th 2018 04:40 pm
New York State Electric & Gas Corp., a subsidiary of AVANGRID Inc., urges customers to follow some these electrical safety and energy-saving tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday season. In addition to testing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and planning emergency fire escape routes for your family, people should keep the following safety tips in mind for safety and energy efficiency:
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Mon, Dec 10th 2018 04:40 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today encouraged New Yorkers to be wary of "cyber grinches" while shopping online or donating to charities during the holiday season.
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Mon, Dec 10th 2018 07:00 am
The holiday season is officially underway, and New Yorkers are decorating trees, lighting candles, stringing lights, and getting into the spirit of things. The Firemen's Association of the State of New York urges everyone to exercise caution and keep fire safety in mind when decorating for the holidays. When holiday lights and other decorations are not used properly, they can cause fires, injuries, and even death.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 04:40 pm
On Tuesday night, the Town of Wheatfield Community Center played host to a public information session on the Walmore Road rehabilitation project.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 04:35 pm
On Monday night, the Town of Wheatfield Town Board held its first meeting of December, but its second in as many weeks, which brought out a light agenda. A topic from last week's Nov. 26 meeting, though, was back in discussion.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 03:20 pm
Seven Western New York companies will compete to build structures ("Canstructions") made entirely out of canned goods. Each nonperishable used will benefit the Food Bank of Western New York.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 03:20 pm
Canalside announced the lighting of the grand menorah at the third annual Chanukah celebration on Buffalo's waterfront. Chabad House of Buffalo will celebrate the Festival of Chanukah with a parade of cars adorned with custom-designed menorahs arriving at Canalside for the lighting of the menorah at 7 p.m. today. A branch of the 7-1/2-foot tall candelabrum, located adjacent to the Ice at Canalside, will be lit each night of the Jewish holiday.
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Wed, Dec 5th 2018 12:50 pm
On Wednesday, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums presented an accreditation plaque to the Aquarium of Niagara. This recognizes the aquarium's "unwavering commitment to the highest standards in animal care, education, conservation and guest experience.
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Tue, Dec 4th 2018 03:35 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins was joined Monday by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District to announce $12.455 million in federal funding to the Army Corps in 2019 for improvements to the Buffalo Harbor.
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Mon, Dec 3rd 2018 12:30 pm
The average American plans to spend $600 on holiday gifts in 2018 according to a survey of 2,028 American consumers conducted by Decluttr. The survey revealed 25 percent of respondents will go into debt due to holiday spending.
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Mon, Dec 3rd 2018 12:30 pm
The New York State Gaming Commission Division of Lottery renewed its appeal to "gift responsibly" this holiday season; advising holiday shoppers to avoid gifting lottery tickets to those under the legal purchase age. The reminder marks the fifth year the New York Lottery has joined with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and other lotteries nationwide to promote industry efforts to curb underage gaming and encourage responsible play.
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Mon, Dec 3rd 2018 12:30 pm
As religious intolerance continues to grow across the globe, 10 Niagara University students took advantage of an opportunity to experience the realities involved with, and to gain further understanding of, current efforts and issues in interreligious relations at the Parliament of the World's Religions (PoWR). The conference, held in Toronto Nov. 1-7, endeavored to cultivate harmony among the world's religious and spiritual communities to achieve a just, peaceful and sustainable world.
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Sat, Dec 1st 2018 02:00 pm
What's a better way to kick off the holiday season than by going to see your favorite musical artists in concert?
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Fri, Nov 30th 2018 11:15 pm
When members of the CAO Head Start-Early Head Start program visit homes, they often see a family has more needs than anticipated and are able to link those families with the proper service agencies.
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Fri, Nov 30th 2018 10:15 pm
The Festival of Slice debuted Friday as part of the 2018 Jingle Falls downtown Niagara Falls holiday programming. The Cataract City is world-famous for its pizza, and throngs of people flocked to the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute on Old Falls Street to taste $1 slice samples - everything from cheese to old-fashioned, steak and mushroom to steak, chicken finger and onion ring.
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Wed, Nov 28th 2018 03:35 pm
Niagara County has been awarded a $6 million grant from The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications. The award is from the 2018 SICG-targeted program that is being distributed based on an analysis of data related to the implementation of national interoperability channels in New York.
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Tue, Nov 27th 2018 02:40 pm
Pegula Sports & Entertainment has hired CAA ICON to assist its efforts in determining the next steps for the Buffalo Bills stadium needs and for potential renovations of KeyBank Center, the home of the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bandits. CAA ICON will conduct a privately funded study to help identify the best options for ownership, fans and the community. The study will include direct feedback from Bills and Sabres fans.
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Mon, Nov 26th 2018 11:35 am
The Buffalo Sabres announced the team will partner with Child & Family Services of Buffalo for "Sabres Holiday Angels." The adopt-a-family program allows Sabres fans to support neighbors in need this holiday season.
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Mon, Nov 26th 2018 11:35 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.56, down 6 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.51. The New York state average is $2.83 - down 4 cents from last week. A year ago, the state average was $2.68.
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Sat, Nov 24th 2018 07:00 am
Excitement is growing for an all-inclusive play area unlike anything else in Lewiston. Village officials met recently to review a near-final set of designs for Mason's Mission Playground at Marilyn Toohey Park. When completed - hopefully by next summer - the playground is expected to be almost 14,000 square feet.
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