Tue, Mar 26th 2019 03:10 pm
New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs has been appointed to the Senate's transportation committee. He replaces Sen. Cathy Young, who recently resigned her Senate seat for a position at Cornell University.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2019 02:20 pm
On Sunday, Niagara Falls High School basketball coach Sal Constantino stepped down.
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Sat, Mar 23rd 2019 10:00 am
A trio of Niagara County businesses are returning to Ransomville Speedway as motorsports marketing partners for the 2019 racing season as Scott Joy Trucking, Modern Corporation and Niagara Frontier Publications have signed on as race night sponsors.
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Sat, Mar 23rd 2019 09:55 am
Earlier this week, Attorney General Letitia James announced Spectrum (formerly Time Warner Cable) has started to issue credits to New York consumers as required by Charter Communications Inc.'s settlement agreement on Dec. 17, 2018.
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2019 05:15 pm
Pinnacle Community Services announces "Paint the County Blue," a child abuse prevention awareness initiative to commemorate April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The agency will hold three painting parties across Niagara County, and will also distribute "Pinwheels for Prevention" to anyone interested in displaying a pinwheel to show their support for child abuse prevention.
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2019 05:15 pm
Niagara University is inviting the community to "Take Back the Night" on Thursday, April 4, through participation in an annual event that aims to end sexual, relationship and domestic violence in all forms.
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2019 05:15 pm
The USA Niagara Development Corp. board of directors met Thursday and approved the general project plan and a construction services contract for the Cataract Commons Civic Project, a proposed public open space facility or "commons" space located on Old Falls Street in downtown Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Mar 20th 2019 04:35 pm
On Tuesday night, the Niagara County Legislature voted unanimously to rescind Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 2020 budget proposal to cut funding for the Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) program.
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Wed, Mar 20th 2019 04:05 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Continuum of Care (CoC) program has awarded almost $13.75 million in federal funding to Western New York organizations to assist in the mission to end homelessness in the region.
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Wed, Mar 20th 2019 11:30 am
Heart, Love & Soul Food Pantry and Dining Room will host its Annual Recognition Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, at the Russell J. Salvatore Dining Commons at Niagara University.
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Tue, Mar 19th 2019 06:40 pm
The two Lewiston projects endorsed last week by the Greenway Commission will receive funding, following approval from the Host Communities Standing Committee on Tuesday.
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Tue, Mar 19th 2019 11:05 am
Congressmembers Brian Higgins (D-NY-26) and Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) will co-chair the Northern Border Caucus for the 116th Congress. The working group is comprised of a bipartisan assembly of members of the House of Representatives committed to addressing the policies integral to the relationship between the U.S. and Canada.
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Mon, Mar 18th 2019 01:45 pm
An agribusiness outreach forum will be held at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County, 4487 Lake Ave., Lockport, on Friday, April 5.
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Mon, Mar 18th 2019 11:40 am
One of the most acclaimed bands of the classic rock era, Bad Company with Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke, will perform at the Artpark Amphitheater Aug. 20 as part of "Tuesdays in the Park presented by M&T Bank." Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, March 22.
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Sat, Mar 16th 2019 07:00 am
On Tuesday, nine members of the Niagara River Greenway Commission voted both the Mason's Mission Playground at Marilyn Toohey Park and the Veterans of Foreign Wars "Circle of Honor" consistent with the Greenway Plan. The two Town of Lewiston-sponsored projects will now be considered for funding from the Host Communities Standing Committee.
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Fri, Mar 15th 2019 06:00 pm
New York State Sen. Rob Ortt and his Republican colleagues in the Senate are calling for multiple public forums to be held in various rural communities, so residents may ask questions and voice their opinions regarding the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act.
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Thu, Mar 14th 2019 01:25 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz joined Patrick Kaler, president and CEO of Visit Buffalo Niagara, to discuss the findings of the recent 90-day public comment period on the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center market analysis and feasibility study (released in September 2018), and to outline next steps in the convention center process.
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Thu, Mar 14th 2019 01:25 pm
Congress members Brian Higgins (D-NY-26), Brett Guthrie (R-KY-2), Doris Matsui (D-CA-6) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) announced introduction of the Cancer Drug Parity Act, a bipartisan bill requiring health insurance plans that cover intravenous and injectable cancer medications to also cover orally administered cancer medications at the equivalent rate.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2019 11:40 am
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Governmental Operations Committee Chairwoman Michele Titus marked the nationwide observance of Sunshine Week with the passage of legislation to strengthen the state's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) in order to enhance openness and accountability in government.
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Tue, Mar 12th 2019 11:00 am
Empower will hold its 10th annual "Snowflake Basket Auction" from 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 22, and then from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Volare Lodge, 56th Street and Kies, Niagara Falls.
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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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