Thu, Mar 3rd 2016 03:20 pm
At 7 p.m. Saturday, April 2, the United States Military Academy will perform on the Lockport Palace Theatre stage, 2 East Ave.
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Thu, Mar 3rd 2016 03:15 pm
No one likes to pay taxes, but yearly refunds can be a silver lining. Figuring out exactly how to file for your tax refund, however, can be frustrating and confusing. Thankfully, several local organizations are prepared to help.
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Wed, Mar 2nd 2016 11:45 am
The Buffalo History Museum announces its fourth annual "Giants of Buffalo" program. Local hospitality sage Russell Salvatore and award-winning television and film writer/producer Diane English will be feted at the M&T "Third Fridays" event this spring.
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Tue, Mar 1st 2016 11:55 am
The Niagara County Community College Workforce Development division is offering a free information workshop, titled "Drones: An Introduction to Small Unmanned Aerial Systems," at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, in Room E-140, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn.
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Tue, Mar 1st 2016 09:15 am
Congressman Brian Higgins and Niagara University's ReNU Niagara program announced the second annual LiveNF Volunteer Fair, an event to connect local residents interested in civic engagement with volunteer-driven organizations doing good work in the Niagara Falls community.
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Mon, Feb 29th 2016 05:05 pm
Valley Community Association Executive Director Peg Overdorf and Congressman Brian Higgins, pictured, provided a sneak peek at the lodge located along the shore of the Buffalo River. The new waterfront destination is set for a full public grand opening this May.
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Fri, Feb 26th 2016 07:15 pm
Buffalo Niagara Sales & Marketing Executives announces the 2015 Elite Sales & Marketing Award Winners:
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Thu, Feb 25th 2016 04:20 pm
Arts Services Initiative of Western New York has announced the next sessions in its professional development series:
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Thu, Feb 25th 2016 03:55 pm
Bring spring inside your home or office with a bouquet of fresh flowers March 2-5, and support Hospice Buffalo's 30th anniversary Spring Bouquet Sale.
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Wed, Feb 24th 2016 03:30 pm
AAA Western and Central New York recently recognized more than 100 approved auto repair facilities earning customer satisfaction scores of 90 percent or better in 2015. The annual "Top Shop" Award program distinguishes local, professional facilities that have met AAA's stringent customer service guidelines.
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Tue, Feb 23rd 2016 03:05 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Niagara River Greenway Fund Standing Committee (State Parks Standing Committee) will hold a meeting at 10 a.m. Monday, March 7, to vote on funding for a project being proposed to the Standing Committee by State Parks.
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Mon, Feb 22nd 2016 02:25 pm
The Buffalo Niagara Film Festival is now seeking volunteers, interns and festival directors (someone who is self-motivated, creative and well-organized) for events taking place around the Buffalo/Niagara Falls area from April 1-17.
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Mon, Feb 22nd 2016 12:10 pm
Buffalo Film League, producer of the film "Buffalo Hates You Too: A Love Story," and home to Lumber City Brand Works, will host an open house for media and film professionals at its new 5,000-square-foot facility in The Wurlitzer Building in North Tonawanda.
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Sat, Feb 20th 2016 09:40 am
Times have never been better to be part of a small-town art scene, especially locally. In communities such as Lockport and Niagara Falls, new cultural experiences are helping residents and visitors alike view the area in a fresh way, while appreciating the unique history of Western New York.
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Fri, Feb 19th 2016 03:10 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins joined Buffalo Museum of Science acting President and CEO Karen Wallace to highlight the growth at Tifft Nature Preserve.
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Thu, Feb 18th 2016 05:45 pm
USA Hockey will host its ninth annual Hockey Weekend Across America from Feb. 19-21. The weekend event is celebrated across the nation, and the Buffalo Sabres will participate this year by helping the officiating program coordinate a "Meet & Shadow the NHL Officials" event.
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Thu, Feb 18th 2016 05:30 pm
The Diocese of Buffalo, which has served the spiritual, pastoral and educational needs of Western New York for more than 150 years, today launched "Upon This Rock," a historic initiative to reshape and strengthen the funding of key ministries and programs of the church throughout the eight-county diocese.
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Sat, Feb 13th 2016 07:00 am
Beginning Monday, Feb. 15, Explore & More Children's Museum will offer drop-in, themed, family activities every day during the school break week. Activities will be free to visitors with their membership or admission thanks to the sponsorship of M&T Bank.
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Wed, Feb 10th 2016 05:40 pm
Old Falls Street, USA, the three-block entertainment district that connects Niagara Falls State Park with hotels and attractions in downtown Niagara Falls, is calling for area vendors and entertainers who are interested in showcasing their wares and talents during the 2016 season.
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Wed, Feb 10th 2016 04:50 pm
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program to support Western New York-area high school seniors in pursuit of higher education in the foodservice and hospitality industries.
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Wed, Feb 10th 2016 04:40 pm
Continuing a tradition that has become nearly as inevitable as taxes themselves, accounting students from Niagara University's College of Business Administration will again provide free tax preparation assistance to members of the Niagara Falls community this tax season.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2016 04:00 pm
Gliding Stars of Western New York will hold its annual "Breakfast with Bach" event Saturday, Feb. 27, at First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, 100 Church St. The basket preview begins at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast and music follow, from 10 a.m. until noon.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2016 01:15 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation has announced a bridge painting project is scheduled to begin Monday, Feb. 15, on the Joseph A. Scapelliti Memorial Bridge (Exchange Street) over the Erie Canal in the City of Lockport.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2016 12:50 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos released DEC's initial e-waste recycling report, detailing the implementation success of the New York State Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act, which saw more than 318 million pounds of e-waste collected from 2011 through 2014.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2016 07:20 pm
Team members from Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and The Heart Center of Niagara gathered in the hospital's lower lobby Friday to show support for National Wear Red/Go Red for Women Day. The annual observance is dedicated to raising awareness and funds to battle heart disease in women.
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Thu, Feb 4th 2016 04:50 pm
The Erie County Department of Social Services has announced the second annual Foster Family Fair will be held from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in the Science Hall Commons at Canisius College, 2001 Main St., Buffalo.
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Tue, Feb 2nd 2016 01:35 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced the team will host a Unyts blood drive from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at First Niagara Center.
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Tue, Feb 2nd 2016 07:00 am
The Niagara County Department of Health nursing division, in partnership with the Niagara County Office for the Aging, is offering free diabetes self-management workshops throughout Niagara County.
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Mon, Feb 1st 2016 11:40 am
Arts Services Initiative of Western New York announced details for the "The Big Easy in Buffalo" ninth annual Mardi Gras Jam, taking place Friday, Feb. 5, at Buffalo Iron Works.
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Fri, Jan 29th 2016 07:00 pm
In coming years, area residents and visitors to Niagara Falls will be able experience a truly unique event - if plans announced this week hold true.
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Fri, Jan 29th 2016 05:25 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's innovative Get Well/Stay Well program, which provides holistic care to older adults at the Summit Family Care Center in Wheatfield, has won a prestigious national award.
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Fri, Jan 29th 2016 10:45 am
Western New Yorkers will be able to help feed hungry families in the community while shopping for groceries throughout the month of February.
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Fri, Jan 29th 2016 10:25 am
The University at Buffalo's Educational Opportunity Center is again offering free tax preparation for individuals and families meeting economic and income guidelines, the latest installment of a quickly expanding program.
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Tue, Jan 26th 2016 04:05 pm
Singer Marsha McWilson will perform her tribute to Etta James this Valentine's Day, Sunday, Feb. 14, at the Hard Rock Cafe, 333 Prospect St., Niagara Falls. The event starts at 6 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m. There's no cover charge and all ages are welcome. Call ahead (716-282-0007) to reserve a table.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2016 04:20 pm
Area residents who use needles, syringes or lancets in their homes can dispose of them safely at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2016 03:50 pm
Do you have an ongoing health condition? If you have a chronic illness such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, arthritis or chronic anxiety, join in for a free chronic disease self-management workshop series, beginning on Friday, Jan. 29.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2016 07:20 am
The Herschell Factory Museum in North Tonawanda announces it will be open President's Day week, Feb. 15-19, with STEM activities offered each day for children to learn about and create.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2016 10:00 am
Buffalo State President Katherine Conway-Turner announced details Thursday about the college's new legacy scholarship, which aims to bring children of alumni living outside of New York back to Buffalo State and Western New York.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2016 04:15 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz signed into effect the 14th executive order of his administration, ordering the establishment of an opioid epidemic task force to coordinate a response to the opioid crisis sweeping across Erie County.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2016 04:05 pm
The Buffalo Jr. Sabres Youth Hockey Organization announced a partnership with the Academy of Hockey to enhance the organization's standing as one of the elite youth hockey organizations in the U.S.
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