Wed, May 20th 2015 07:00 pm
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. has announced its 2015 season of summer events and programming at Canalside. This year, Canalside will host more than 1,000 events and activities, including fitness, music, history, festivals and an action-packed slate of options just for kids, all on Buffalo's waterfront.
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Wed, May 20th 2015 07:00 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz and Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein have announced renewed support for the Erie County Department of Health's official partnership in the "Million Hearts" campaign, a national initiative committed to preventing 1 million heart attacks and strokes by 2017.
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Mon, May 18th 2015 04:45 pm
Border Community SERVICE of Niagara University is hosting a free community preparedness conference Saturday, June 6.
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Mon, May 18th 2015 01:40 pm
Riverdale Cemetery will honor and memorialize veterans of the U.S. military at a ceremony to be held there at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23.
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Mon, May 18th 2015 01:40 pm
The Erie County Department of Health reminds pet owners that two May clinics have been scheduled for free rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats and ferrets.
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Sat, May 16th 2015 07:00 am
St. Peter Lutheran Church of Sanborn is sponsoring Faith Night at the Ballpark at 7 p.m. Friday, June 5, at Sal Maglie Stadium, 1201 Hyde Park Blvd., Niagara Falls.
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Fri, May 15th 2015 11:35 am
A longtime University at Buffalo Law School professor who has spent a lot of time in courtrooms throughout the nation is unveiling ambitious plans for the school's Advocacy Institute, which helps students and legal practitioners develop essential skills in litigation and advocacy.
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Thu, May 14th 2015 04:20 pm
Rich Andres of North Tonawanda has announced his candidacy for a second term in the Niagara County Legislature.
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Thu, May 14th 2015 04:05 pm
One of the region's longest-running juried craft shows that remains devoted exclusively to fine, contemporary craft art, 100 American Craftsmen traditionally features a mix of veteran and new artisans in clay, metal, wood, leather, glass, paper, jewelry, wearable fiber and textiles, and mixed media.
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Thu, May 14th 2015 04:00 pm
First-time candidate Robert Bilson, a resident of Niagara Falls, has announced his candidacy for the 3rd District of the Niagara County Legislature. Bilson will challenge Mark J. Grozio, D-Niagara Falls, a one-term incumbent.
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Wed, May 13th 2015 05:50 pm
How did Marsha McWilson, a hairdresser and local singer from Niagara Falls, end up in Tyler Perry's primetime hit soap opera drama, "If Loving You Is Wrong," on OWN, Oprah's cable channel?
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Tue, May 12th 2015 04:40 pm
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara will host its annual Niagara Open Golf Tournament Monday, June 8, at the Niagara Frontier Country Club in Youngstown. The format is a four-person scramble and includes lunch, dinner, drinks, giveaways for all golfers, contests and auction.
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Tue, May 12th 2015 04:20 pm
Recognizing the anniversary of two historic pieces of environmental legislation, State Sen. Marc Panepinto, D-Buffalo, renewed his push for the passage of his Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Bond Act - S.3612.
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Tue, May 12th 2015 04:20 pm
In an encouraging sign, the Erie County Department of Social Services' monthly report to the Erie County Legislature for April shows a substantial decrease in both the total Child Protective Services caseload size across the department as well as in the number of cases carried by individual caseworkers.
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Fri, May 8th 2015 05:50 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins and Mayor Brian Kulpa announced the beginning of construction on a number of sidewalk improvements in the Village of Williamsville. More than $460,000 in federal funding, provided through the U.S. Department of Transportation's "Safe Routes to School" program, will be invested in Williamsville infrastructure enhancements.
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Thu, May 7th 2015 12:20 pm
State Sen. Rob Ortt recognized North Tonawanda resident Master Sgt. Sue Clark as a New York "Woman of Distinction" during a ceremony at the Legislative Office Building. Clark was personally selected by Ortt and was among 62 other distinguished women who were honored by the State Senate earlier this week.
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Thu, May 7th 2015 11:00 am
Congressman Brian Higgins has announced the Lackawanna Fire Department will receive a grant through the Department of Homeland Security's assistance to firefighters grant program (AFG). Lackawanna firefighters will be awarded $11,905 in federal funding through this fiscal year 2014 award.
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Wed, May 6th 2015 05:55 pm
The Niagara County Pistol Permit Office will roll out new hours next month in an attempt to speed up applications, with County Clerk Wayne F. Jagow noting a spike in pistol permit applications has slowed down the application process for residents seeking to exercise their Second Amendment rights.
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Tue, May 5th 2015 02:35 pm
Join the Niagara County Department of Health for a free chronic disease self-management workshop series.
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Tue, May 5th 2015 02:05 pm
Daemen College will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking at 3:30 p.m. Friday for its new Academic and Wellness Center at 4433 Main St., Amherst, located across the street from the college's main campus. Building tours and a reception will follow the ceremony program.
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Mon, May 4th 2015 05:20 pm
The Niagara River Greenway Commission will hold two meetings May 19 at the Tifft Nature Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo. The executive committee will meet at 2 p.m. and the full commission will meet at 3 p.m. Both meetings are open to the public.
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Fri, May 1st 2015 01:40 pm
The First Niagara Foundation will make a donation to The Teacher's Desk for the first run scored by the Buffalo Bisons in every home game of the 2015 season. The Teacher's Desk is a store where teachers shop free for students in need.
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Fri, May 1st 2015 01:30 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz has unveiled the county's 2016 cultural funding application, which must be completed by eligible organizations seeking any level of Erie County funding.
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Fri, May 1st 2015 01:25 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced $8 million in grants available through the Department of Veterans' Affairs for adaptive sports programs for veterans. Adaptive sports are activities that have been modified or designed specifically for those with disabilities.
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Tue, Apr 28th 2015 07:00 am
The Erie County Department of Environment & Planning, in cooperation with the Town of Amherst, Erie Community College, and Northeast Southtowns Solid Waste Management has announced hazardous household waste drop-off days.
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Mon, Apr 27th 2015 01:05 pm
Watkins Glen International has announced Seneca Resorts & Casinos as its official resort and casino, effective immediately.
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Mon, Apr 27th 2015 12:30 pm
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. board of directors met and approved items that demonstrate cross-agency cooperation on Buffalo's Outer Harbor, including an memorandum of understanding with the New York State Department of Transportation for the extension of the Greenbelt public pathway and a MOU with New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for the operation and maintenance of land associated with ECHDC-owned property on the Outer Harbor.
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Mon, Apr 27th 2015 07:00 am
Greenprint Niagara wants you to "cha-cha" to the "Garden Fiesta" Saturday, May 3.
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Sat, Apr 25th 2015 11:40 am
After some time waiting, fans are now able to purchase their Erie County Fair Concert tickets.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2015 09:45 am
Congressman Brian Higgins said the Department of Homeland Security should change two policies that could reduce wait times for trucks by 81 percent during peak travel season, according to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection report.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2015 09:45 am
On Monday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced $1.8 million in Conservation Partnership Program grants for 55 nonprofit land trusts across the state.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2015 09:45 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto has announced Western New York will be receiving more than $14 million to revitalize state parks and various historic sites in the region. Ceretto said this investment is a great way to continue the recent influx of capital to ensure the region remains a viable tourist destination in the state.
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Mon, Apr 20th 2015 12:20 pm
Niagara University will hold a series of events to increase awareness, appreciation, protection and conservation of the natural environment in observance of Earth Day 2015.
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Fri, Apr 17th 2015 04:45 pm
Erie County Family Justice Center Executive Director Mary Travers Murphy will receive a national award from the U.S. Congressional Victims' Rights Caucus at a ceremony on Capitol Hill during National Crime Victim's Rights Week (April 19-25).
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Thu, Apr 16th 2015 05:00 pm
Congressmen Chris Collins, R-NY-27, and Joe Courtney, CT-02, today issued the following statements after introducing the bipartisan Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act:
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Tue, Apr 14th 2015 04:35 pm
Western New York residents turned out in droves for the first LiveNF Volunteer Fair held April 7 at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute. The event was organized through Niagara University's ReNU Niagara program and Congressman Brian Higgins.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2015 02:50 pm
Winter-weary area golfers looking for signs of spring be be encouraged: Season passes for Erie County golf courses have become available for sale or renewal.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2015 04:55 pm
Brand new Rainforest Cafe set to open May 28.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2015 04:50 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz has announced the Erie County Department of Public Works' division of highways' 2015 schedule of highway, bridge and culvert projects, with work totaling $29.4 million.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2015 04:25 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation will host a community open house Tuesday, April 14, to discuss the New York Gateway Connections improvement project to the U.S. Peace Bridge Plaza in the City of Buffalo.
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