Tue, Mar 27th 2018 04:05 pm
The Niagara County Youth Bureau will sponsor the 2018 summer food service program (SFSP). This program ensures children who are economically disadvantaged continue to receive nutritious meals during summer vacation. Meals are comparable to the National School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs (NSBP and NSLP, respectively) throughout the school year.
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Tue, Mar 27th 2018 04:00 pm
Pegula Sports and Entertainment and Niagara University on Tuesday announced a multifaceted partnership, in which the two organizations will work together on educational and marketing initiatives. The partnership is designed to utilize PSE's extensive variety entities to create real-world educational content for Niagara students, while increasing exposure for the university throughout Western New York and beyond.
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Tue, Mar 27th 2018 07:00 am
To help fight the tuberculosis and HIV epidemics facing the world, the University at Buffalo Center for Integrated Global Biomedical Sciences will partner with the University of the Western Cape to launch a tuberculosis treatment and nanomedicine development program, and with the University of Zimbabwe to expand cancer- and behavioral health-related HIV research programs.
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Mon, Mar 26th 2018 04:35 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins is calling on the New York State Department of Transportation to take immediate proactive action to ease traveler inconvenience during rehabilitation of the Buffalo Skyway.
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Mon, Mar 26th 2018 09:45 am
Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns is encouraging drivers to purchase E-ZPass tags, as the Grand Island Bridge toll stops will no longer accept cash.
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Mon, Mar 26th 2018 09:45 am
Congressman Brian Higgins and Niagara University's IMPACT/ReNU Niagara announce the fourth annual LiveNF Volunteer Fair will take place from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, at the Niagara Community Center, 530 66th St., Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Mar 26th 2018 09:45 am
Monday's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.61, which is up 6 cents compared to one week ago. One year ago, the price was $2.28. The New York state average is $2.73, which is up 4 cents from last week. A year ago, the state average was $2.42.
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Sun, Mar 25th 2018 04:00 pm
Hundreds of gowns were donated Saturday during the first Colvin Cleaners "Gowns for Prom" gown drive at the three Reeds Jenss locations. The drive was held to fulfill a need for more gowns for the 13th annual program, which is presented by the Allstate Foundation and supported by WKSE "KISS" 98.5-AM and on-air personality Janet Snyder.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2018 02:30 pm
On Friday morning, Empties for Empower and Empower's Day Habilitation Without Walls programs formally cut the ribbon to their new facilities in Meadowbrook Plaza, 3571 Niagara Falls Blvd.
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Wed, Mar 21st 2018 06:35 pm
The USA Niagara Development Corp. (USAN) board of directors met Wednesday and approved the acquisition of a property in Niagara Falls with "spectacular" views of the rapids and easy access to downtown and the Niagara Falls State Park. The vacant parcel, at 101 Buffalo Ave., will be purchased for $1,100,000 utilizing Buffalo Billion II funds for the purpose of issuing a request for proposals (RFP) to develop the 1.20-acre site.
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Tue, Mar 20th 2018 12:55 pm
University at Buffalo researchers have found that taking a fiber supplement can help patients with Type 2 diabetes boost their insulin secretion even after eating a high-fat, high-carbohydrate meal.
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Tue, Mar 20th 2018 12:10 pm
The following list identifies diocesan priests who were removed from ministry, were retired, or left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. This list also includes deceased priests with more than one allegation made against them. The year of death is listed next to those who are deceased.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2018 12:30 pm
With this year's tax day less than a month away, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman provided taxpayers with tips to help avoid fraudulent tax schemes. The AG also urged New Yorkers to stay vigilant and report to his office any suspected scams intended to steal personal and financial information from consumers.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2018 12:30 pm
The Niagara Region Construction Alliance (NRCA) is teaming up with several business and professional organizations in Niagara County for a joint networking event, set to take place at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, at New York Beer Project, Transit Road, Lockport.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2018 10:35 am
Legendary rock 'n' roll star Steven Tyler will headline Artpark's "Tuesday in the Park" on June 12. He will be accompanied by classic rock/country/Americana act The Loving Mary Band.
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Sat, Mar 17th 2018 07:00 am
Planning for the all-new Great Contraption Race of 2018 is now starting to come together.
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Sat, Mar 17th 2018 07:00 am
The YWCA of the Niagara Frontier advisory board was inspired to develop its Institute for Public Leadership Candidate and Campaign Skills Workshop after witnessing the successful impact of the women's march in Washington, D.C., last year, and seeing the lack of female representation in office. The event visits Niagara University next weekend.
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Fri, Mar 16th 2018 08:30 pm
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office and Town of Lewiston Police Department are recommending the community to be on high alert after identifying multiple cases of distemper in raccoons in Niagara County.
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Fri, Mar 16th 2018 04:35 pm
Liam Fitzsimmons, chief of staff to Congresswoman Louise M. Slaughter, D-NY-25, announced the congresswoman passed away early Friday morning surrounded by family at George Washington University Hospital after sustaining an injury in her Washington, D.C., residence last week.
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Thu, Mar 15th 2018 03:55 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday announced cashless tolling will go live at the Grand Island toll barriers on Thursday, March 29 (weather-dependent). As of the morning commute on Friday, March 30, the toll plazas at the north and south Grand Island bridges will no longer accept cash payment.
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Thu, Mar 15th 2018 03:30 pm
Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos reminded residents that, with spring approaching and conditions for wildfires heightened, residential brush burning is prohibited March 16 through May 14 across New York state.
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Thu, Mar 15th 2018 02:45 pm
The average Lake Ontario outflow during the month of February was the highest in recorded history. Historical records start in 1900 and include outflows that occurred both prior to and since the beginning of regulation in 1960. A stable ice cover in the St. Lawrence River allowed Plan 2014 to increase outflow under the ice, and, as a result, Lake Ontario levels have fallen below those recorded at this time in 2017.
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Tue, Mar 13th 2018 04:15 pm
Empire State Development announced applications are available for the $10 million "Workforce Development Challenge," a Buffalo Billion 2 initiative that will ensure the Western New York region's workforce pipeline is being responsive to industry demands.
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Mon, Mar 12th 2018 01:00 pm
Rear-seat occupants who fail to buckle up are three times more likely to be killed, according to new analysis from AAA New York State. In 2016, the number of unbelted rear-seat injuries suffered by adults in New York increased for the first time this decade.
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Mon, Mar 12th 2018 09:00 am
Top Niagara County officials released the following statements Sunday in reaction to the death of longtime Niagara County Commissioner of Economic Development Samuel M. Ferraro.
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Mon, Mar 12th 2018 09:00 am
Former Village of Lewiston Clerk/Treasurer and current Vice Chairwoman of the Village of Lewiston Planning Commission Anne Welch announced she will run for mayor of Lewiston in the upcoming election.
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Sat, Mar 10th 2018 09:30 am
The time is now for Bruce Sutherland. Having served two consecutive terms as deputy mayor, the former Air Force pilot and Historical Association of Lewiston board president began his campaign for the village's top elected office earlier this week.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2018 11:45 am
Congressman Brian Higgins is pushing back on a position paper recently released by the Flight Safety Foundation that suggests reducing the flight time requirements for new airline pilots.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2018 11:00 am
Empire State Development on Thursday announced New York state is participating in the new Opportunity Zone community development program, offered through the Tax Cuts and Job Acts of 2017.
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Wed, Mar 7th 2018 11:25 pm
Empower, the not-for-profit organization formerly known as Niagara Cerebral Palsy, will hold an Alzheimer's awareness event from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, at Empower for Elders, which is located at 8962 Porter Road (Wayside Nursery Plaza), in the Town of Niagara.
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Tue, Mar 6th 2018 03:45 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced more than 3 million personal income tax returns have been filed since the filing season began Jan. 29. The department also issued $875 million in refunds to taxpayers with an average state refund of more than $800.
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Tue, Mar 6th 2018 03:45 pm
To celebrate the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra's first international tour in 30 years, BPO board member and Poland Tour Ambassador Cindy Abbott Letro and Francis Letro challenged the BPO to raise $30,000 in 30 days. In true Buffalo fashion, the community rose to the challenge.
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Mon, Mar 5th 2018 03:05 pm
For 10 consecutive years, M&T Bank and the Buffalo Bills have teamed up to honor local educators for their extraordinary service to their schools and communities with the annual "Touchdown for Teachers" program.
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Mon, Mar 5th 2018 03:00 pm
Raise your glasses for another Art of Beer fundraiser at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center. The annual event is set for Friday, March 9.
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Mon, Mar 5th 2018 01:25 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn and Crime Stoppers Buffalo Chairman Kevin Hoffman on Monday announced rewards up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of opiate dealers.
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Fri, Mar 2nd 2018 07:00 pm
New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman on Friday announced the guilty plea and admission of former New York State Sen. George Maziarz.
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Fri, Mar 2nd 2018 06:10 pm
Before you head out to the driveway or sidewalk to tackle the heavy, wet snow that fell overnight, it is prudent to consider your health first.
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Thu, Mar 1st 2018 03:05 pm
With most of Western New York under threat of heavy, wet snow late tonight and tomorrow, National Grid is increasing its overnight staffing and will have line crews report for duty earlier than normal tomorrow morning.
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Thu, Mar 1st 2018 01:15 pm
New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs is pushing for approval of legislation he sponsored that will force the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles to comply with regulations that enable drivers to protect the confidentiality of their personal information.
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Thu, Mar 1st 2018 01:15 pm
Motorists are paying about a quarter more per gallon of gasoline than they did one year ago. While pump prices have dipped in recent weeks, this is not a trend that is expected to continue. AAA forecasts the national gas price average will be as much as $2.70 per gallon this spring - a pump price Americans have not paid since summer of 2015, when prices hit $2.81.
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