Tue, Oct 9th 2018 10:30 am
More than 200 professionals from the fields of criminal justice, child welfare, victim advocacy, mental health and education are expected to attend the 20th annual Safe at Home Conference on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the Conference and Event Center Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2018 11:30 am
The 50th anniversary of WKBW radio's "War of the Worlds," the most famous radio broadcast in Buffalo's history, will be celebrated with the screening of a new documentary film and a re-airing on Halloween night - along with two other unique and famous versions of HG Wells "Martian invasion" story.
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Sat, Oct 6th 2018 11:35 am
Fire Prevention Month is underway, and Fire Prevention Week (Oct 7-13) is rapidly approaching. The Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is urging New Yorkers to take note of basic fire safety tips and advice that can help save lives. In particular, FASNY asks all New Yorkers ensure their smoke alarms are in proper working order so that they, and their families, are protected against fire.
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Sat, Oct 6th 2018 10:35 am
The rich colors of autumn, along with many other benefits, are inspiring more travelers to book fall getaways. With Columbus Day weekend upon us, many people are booking escapes for the long weekend. The top destinations for Western and Central New Yorkers include: upper New England (Amtrak and Tauck tours are popular); Gatlinburg, Tennessee; Pigeon Forge in Smokey Mountain National Park, Tennessee; and, of course, upstate New York, primarily the Adirondack Region and the Finger Lakes.
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Sat, Oct 6th 2018 07:00 am
Councilman Michael Madigan is complaining that Town Supervisor Nathan McMurray's behavior toward him has crossed a line, and he's contemplating legal again.
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Thu, Oct 4th 2018 04:40 pm
The Erie County Office for People with Disabilities is partnering with numerous community agencies throughout the month of October to raise awareness about Disability Awareness Month through education, outreach and community events around Erie County.
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Thu, Oct 4th 2018 03:50 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced defenseman Zach Bogosian will continue the "Tickets for Troops" program to provide a pair of seats to a member of the military during every home game for the 2018-19 season. In addition, Original Pizza Logs will also donate four 100-level tickets to a local veteran who will be recognized on the ice prior to the national anthem at each Sabres home game.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2018 06:15 pm
In light of the recent announcement New York state will advance casino revenues to the City of Niagara Falls, Niagara County leaders of the of have asked that the county's casino revenues also be advanced.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2018 06:10 pm
Pegula Sports & Entertainment President and CEO Kim Pegula on Tuesday announced the hiring of Christopher Schoepflin as PSE's vice president of external affairs and strategic development. Schoepflin will oversee development opportunities across all PSE portfolio companies and manage the organization's government relations at the federal, state and local levels.
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Mon, Oct 1st 2018 01:20 pm
Once again in October we commemorate National Domestic Violence Awareness Month [NDVAM], a time for law enforcement agencies, victim assistance organizations and community leaders to work jointly in generating greater public awareness about domestic violence, prevention strategies and effective responses for victims. It serves as a reminder that communities must speak out in a unified voice to combat domestic violence and to challenge all people in America to support programs that can end this nationwide epidemic.
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Mon, Oct 1st 2018 12:10 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.88, up 3 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.56. The New York state average is $2.99 - the same as last week. A year ago, the state average was $2.75.
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Sun, Sep 30th 2018 01:05 pm
The opportunity to "paint light" on a historic fortress drew hundreds of people to Old Fort Niagara on a crisp, fall Saturday night, helping make the Rochester Institute of Technology's nighttime Big Shot photograph a picturesque success.
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Sat, Sep 29th 2018 09:30 am
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Family & Children's Service of Niagara is coordinating the fifth annual Domestic Violence Ribbon Walk on Tuesday, Oct. 2, starting at 4:30 p.m. The walk will begin at the corner of Main and Third streets in Niagara Falls. Following brief remarks, the participants will take a collective stand against DV as they walk down Third Street tying purple ribbons on the trees between Main and Niagara streets.
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Fri, Sep 28th 2018 03:30 pm
A new program to empower and improve self-esteem among adolescent girls in Niagara Falls has been awarded a $4,000 grant by the WNY Women's Foundation.
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Wed, Sep 26th 2018 07:50 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the House of Representatives approved a five-year reauthorization (H.R. 302) of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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Wed, Sep 26th 2018 12:00 pm
Community Missions Inc. and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, a pair of prominent mental health service providers, will again join to host the eighth annual Interfaith Community Prayer Service at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9.
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Tue, Sep 25th 2018 04:15 pm
LiveNF is hosting the first-ever LivinNF Street Fest on the 400 and 500 blocks of Third Street on Saturday. Third Street will be closed to traffic from Main to Niagara streets. The day will kick-off with the 24th Pints for Progress at the Craft Kitchen & Bar. All attendees will have the opportunity to present or vote for a community-minded project.
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Tue, Sep 25th 2018 02:25 pm
For the 16th consecutive year, Western New Yorkers can help raise funds to assist individuals and families in the community who are affected by HIV simply by enjoying a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 9, as part of Dining Out For Life, a national fundraising event held annually in more than 60 participating cities.
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Tue, Sep 25th 2018 02:00 pm
"Niagara Falls, New York, has the best pizza options in the world. Chicken wings are only relevant because of pizza. These are party tray size statements, but we are ready to back them up."
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Mon, Sep 24th 2018 07:00 am
Leaders from the region's top health systems, insurers, physician groups and community health organizations will come together on Oct. 26 for an all-day forum to discuss the current state and future of health care.
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Mon, Sep 24th 2018 07:00 am
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Mount St. Mary's Hospital will host a free mammography screening from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at the hospital, 5300 Military Road in Lewiston.
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Sat, Sep 22nd 2018 07:00 am
After passage of the 2018 Town of Grand Island comprehensive plan, Deputy Town Supervisor Jim Sharpe said the 25 people who participated in the plan process "can now say, 'We have now made a mark on our community that will be dealt with for the next 20 years.' "
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Fri, Sep 21st 2018 04:40 pm
Empire State Development announced the panel of finals judges that will determine the prize money for the fifth annual 43North startup competition. The esteemed group of judges will evaluate pitches from 10 finalists on stage in front of a live audience at Shea's Performing Arts Center in downtown Buffalo at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5. The judges will award one top startup 43North's $1 million grand prize with seven other competitors receiving $500,000 prizes.
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Thu, Sep 20th 2018 02:25 pm
The Community Network of Care for Children and Families in Niagara County, a collaboration of school districts and mental health stakeholders in Western New York, has been honored by the New York State Office of Mental Health for advancing suicide-safer settings in school districts across the region.
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Wed, Sep 19th 2018 05:45 pm
Upon the Republican Party's affirmation U.S. Rep. Chris Collins will be the 27th District's GOP candidate in November, the candidate sent an email to supporters stating, "Voters can be assured that with the recent turn of events, they can count on me to actively campaign for Congress, and to serve should voters re-elect me.
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Wed, Sep 19th 2018 01:10 pm
On Wednesday, the Buffalo City Mission announced the beginning of construction of the new, $15 million community center at 100 E. Tupper St. The 75,000-square-foot flagship facility will help prevent men, women and children from becoming homeless and provide more complete care to individuals who already experience homelessness.
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Wed, Sep 19th 2018 12:50 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation received a $6.5 million grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to expand the Empire State Trail initiative in Western New York.
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Wed, Sep 19th 2018 12:10 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday announced the team signed forward Sam Reinhart to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $3.65 million.
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Mon, Sep 17th 2018 04:00 pm
The Buffalo International Film Festival (BIFF), a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit film festival serving Western New York, has announced its complete lineup, including opening night film Christina Kallas' "The Rainbow Experiment"; the closing night presentation of Adam Linkenhelt and Pat McGee's "American Relapse"; and the world premiere of Niagara Falls-lensed "The Rainbow Bridge Motel."
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Mon, Sep 17th 2018 12:55 pm
Local leaders gathered over the weekend for the dedication of the Bailey Bridges and Bailey Peninsula Natural Habitat Park in Buffalo in honor of the late Sheriff Thomas F. Higgins, a law enforcement leader and U.S. Marine Corps Korean War veteran.
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Sat, Sep 15th 2018 12:50 pm
Hurricane Florence made landfall Friday morning in North Carolina with gusts of 90 mph. Forecasters warn this is a powerful, large hurricane with life-threatening storm surge and rainfall expected.
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Fri, Sep 14th 2018 04:30 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced $1,828,253 in federal funding for improvements to the Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
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Thu, Sep 13th 2018 10:15 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced more than 200 communities across the state have earned the Clean Energy Community designation, completing more than 1,250 total high-impact clean energy actions. The designation recognizes community leadership in reducing energy use, cutting costs and driving clean energy, all supporting the state's clean energy goals.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2018 03:25 pm
Empire State Development on Tuesday announced the 18 finalists of this year's 43North competition. The $5 million startup competition, which is supported by the governor's Buffalo Billion initiative, is designed to encourage entrepreneurs with high growth potential to compete for enterprise funding in Western New York.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2018 12:25 pm
Mark Bridges, a Niagara Falls native and two-time Academy Award winner, will be among Hollywood filmmaking celebrities being honored at the upcoming inaugural Niagara Falls International Film Festival.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2018 12:25 pm
Family Promise of WNY, a community organization providing temporary shelter and support to families experiencing homelessness within Western New York, will host its fourth annual "Choctoberfest" at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, Resurgence Brewing Co.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2018 11:15 am
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum has been selected to join the STEM 2035 cohort, a $5.5-million initiative developed by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, through which grant funding and technical assistance will be provided to 17 existing afterschool and summer STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programs in Western New York and Southeast Michigan.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2018 10:45 am
To mark National Grandparents Day, Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood on Sunday issued an alert to New Yorkers about the "Grandparent Scam," a common phone scam that targets senior citizens with calls from fraudsters that pose as a grandchild of the victim. Underwood also shared a public service announcement that explains how the scam works and offers tips on how to avoid becoming a victim.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 04:40 pm
New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs held a press conference Friday at The Service Collaborative of Western New York to announce he has secured $100,000 in state education monies in the current state budget to support the organization's WNY YouthBuild program.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 05:00 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced $2 million in grant funding for food pantries and other emergency food relief organizations of wholesome food to New Yorkers in need and to municipalities as part of a comprehensive effort to reduce food waste and increase food waste recycling.
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