Tue, Mar 25th 2025 02:50 pm
The New York Power Authority, New York State Canal Corp. and WMHT Public Media announced the launch of a robust, multi-platform, multimedia initiative to commemorate the Erie Canal's bicentennial, which is taking place this year.
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Tue, Mar 25th 2025 09:10 am
The annual Risk tournament and raffle for Lockport New Beginnings is coming to the Casual Dragon Games on Saturday, April 5, starting at 10 a.m., with $6,000 in prizes to be raffled off and over $500 in prizes for the tournament final table. All proceeds will go to Lockport New Beginnings.
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Tue, Mar 25th 2025 09:10 am
The West Herr Riviera Theatre proudly announces Cinderella's Tom Keifer Band with special guests Close Enemies, performing live at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2.
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Tue, Mar 25th 2025 09:10 am
The Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games is proud to announce the Ceilidh and Finalé bands for the 2025 event.
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Mon, Mar 24th 2025 09:05 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance encourages taxpayers to know their rights when hiring a tax preparer. New York state's consumer bill of rights regarding tax preparers establishes standards to help protect the public from dishonest tax preparers.
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Mon, Mar 24th 2025 04:15 pm
The Western New York Power Proceeds Allocation Board will meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, at the visitors center for the New York Power Authority's (NYPA) Niagara Power Project, 5777 Lewiston Road, Lewiston.
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Mon, Mar 24th 2025 04:10 pm
Niagara County Legislator Shawn Foti on Monday reminded residents the county has begun accepting reservations for picnic shelters in county parks for this summer - and reservations are filling up. The county operates five parks: Krull, Oppenheim, Royalton Ravine, West Canal Marina and Burmaster at Bond Lake.
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Mon, Mar 24th 2025 07:00 am
Each year in April, my office is proud to join Donate Life New York State (NYS) in celebrating National Donate Life Month. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the lifesaving benefits of organ, eye and tissue donation, and to honor those who have helped save lives through their generous gifts.
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Fri, Mar 21st 2025 10:50 am
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Thursday that John L. Hutchins, 71, of Lewiston, pleaded guilty before Judge Meredith A. Vacca to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud, which carry a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $1,000,000 fine.
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Thu, Mar 20th 2025 12:15 pm
HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving, brought in a record total of $516,124 in support of Appeal 2025 to benefit Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the "Fund for the Faith." This total included $111,000 in matching funds from OneBridge Benefits, EnergyMark LLC, Tops Friendly Markets, Uniland Development Co., Catholic Health, Abbey Mecca and Independent Health. HOPE Day 2025 was held March 19.
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Thu, Mar 20th 2025 11:50 am
The New York Power Authority and Northland Workforce Training Center on Wednesday celebrated the launch of a new automotive technician program designed to narrow the skill gap for local labor trained in the auto industry.
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Thu, Mar 20th 2025 11:50 am
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park will open for its 46th season on Saturday, March 22, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Joining the Naval Park for the ribbon-cutting will be Little Rock veteran Paul Enser, who will be honored as the first official visitor of the season.
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Thu, Mar 20th 2025 07:00 am
On Friday, March 21, aka World Down Syndrome Day, GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center will partner with many of the region's iconic buildings and attractions to shine a yellow and blue light on WNY.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2025 08:40 pm
Erie County, in partnership with the Western New York Stormwater Coalition, is once again offering rain barrels and compost bins to encourage households to reduce their environmental footprint through water conservation and reducing fertilizer use.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2025 08:35 pm
The Niagara History Center will present a series of free public lectures for the Erie Canal bicentennial at the Historic Palace Theater in April. The programs will explore the canal's rich history, its complex legacy, and its evolving role in today's society.
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Tue, Mar 18th 2025 05:45 pm
The internationally acclaimed Verona Quartet will take the stage at Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27, as part of concert IV of the prestigious Slee Beethoven String Quartet Cycle.
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Tue, Mar 18th 2025 07:00 am
The Niagara County Department of Health Nursing Division, in partnership with the Niagara County Office for the Aging, is offering a free diabetes self-management workshop. The workshop will meet one day a week, on Thursdays from 1-3:30 p.m., for six weeks (April 24 through May 29) at the Calvin Richards Senior Center, 7000 Joe Rotella Way, Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Mar 17th 2025 04:55 pm
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Mon, Mar 17th 2025 10:50 am
The American Red Cross of Western New York is issuing a call to help ensure no one faces a disaster alone by donating on Red Cross Giving Day, March 26.
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Mon, Mar 17th 2025 07:00 am
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is partnering with People Inc. to present a conference on Alzheimer's disease in people with Down syndrome or other intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
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Sun, Mar 16th 2025 10:00 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins March 16 and runs through May 14. Since 2009, DEC has enforced the annual brush burning ban to prevent wildfires and protect communities and first responders during heightened conditions for wildfires.
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Fri, Mar 14th 2025 04:55 pm
The Buffalo Motorama Car and Motorcycle Show is back for its 12th and final year, bigger and better than ever. This premier indoor event will be held on Friday through Sunday, March 28-30, at the Buffalo Convention Center.
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Fri, Mar 14th 2025 04:55 pm
Government officials and community partners will join FeedMore WNY to deliver nutritious meals to older adults and neighbors who are homebound during FeedMore WNY's "March for Meals" week, March 17-21. The weeklong event is part of a national campaign to spread awareness about the vital role Meals on Wheels programs play in maintaining the health and independence of our older community members.
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Thu, Mar 13th 2025 03:55 pm
The Gliding Stars of Western New York will present their annual ice show - "Rocks the Ice!" - at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 29, inside the Paddock Chevrolet Ice Arena, 251 Brompton Road, Tonawanda.
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Wed, Mar 12th 2025 09:55 pm
In celebration of the 2025 bicentennial of the opening of the Erie Canal, the Niagara History Center has mounted "Images of the Erie Canal," a free public exhibition of artworks featuring the Erie Canal and Lockport locks. Comprising more than a dozen paintings from the collections of the History Center and Charles Rand Penney, the artworks highlight local artists from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.
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Wed, Mar 12th 2025 09:55 pm
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced an 18-year-old male from Buffalo was sentenced yesterday afternoon before Buffalo City Court Judge Tiffany R. Perry to a one-year conditional discharge. As conditions of his sentence, the defendant must complete 60 hours of community service and continue with counseling.
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Wed, Mar 12th 2025 07:00 am
The Niagara History Center will present an inspiring lecture by Barb Warner Deane titled "Women of World War II: On the Front Lines and Home Front" at 3 p.m. March 25. This event will be held at the History Center's main campus at 215 Niagara St., Lockport, and is free to attend.
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Tue, Mar 11th 2025 02:15 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center and Resurgence Brewing Co. announced the release of "Shea's Buffalo Centennial IPA."
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Mon, Mar 10th 2025 04:10 pm
The North Tonawanda Neighborhood Watch's Dyngus Day committee is proud to announce Joseph D. Sikora, former North Tonawanda fire chief, as the grand marshal for the 5th annual North Tonawanda Dyngus Day parade. A lifelong resident who dedicated over three decades to protecting the public, Sikora will lead this year's parade down Oliver Street.
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Mon, Mar 10th 2025 04:10 pm
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello was elected president of the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators for a two-year term, marking a significant achievement in his commitment to celebrating and preserving Italian heritage.
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Mon, Mar 10th 2025 04:05 pm
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Mon, Mar 10th 2025 11:00 am
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center's fifth annual IceCycle fundraising event, presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and the West Herr Automotive Group, has come to a close. The event, which took place at Buffalo RiverWorks, raised $735,000 for cancer research and patient-care programs.
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Mon, Mar 10th 2025 10:45 am
The days are getting longer and the entertainment is getting hotter at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, with three new exciting shows in the Bear's Den Showroom.
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Fri, Mar 7th 2025 07:00 am
St. Patrick's Day is one of life's happenings to look forward to around here. Plans are shaping nicely for a number of fun St. Patrick's Day activities in Buffalo-Niagara.
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Thu, Mar 6th 2025 02:20 pm
More than half of people who experience sudden cardiac arrest out of hospital don't receive immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), contributing to a high death rate.
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Wed, Mar 5th 2025 07:05 pm
Independent Health Foundation's popular "Good for the Neighborhood" programming is back for 2025 starting Saturday, March 8. "Good for the Neighborhood" is a free, community-based wellness program that brings health-related training and tools to areas where access to health care is limited, offering residents across Western New York valuable resources to support their health and well-being.
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Wed, Mar 5th 2025 07:00 pm
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced James B. White Jr., 23, of Buffalo, was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge James Bargnesi to 25 years to life in prison.
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Wed, Mar 5th 2025 07:00 pm
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced John A. Rudes, 29, of North Tonawanda, was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan to 20 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.
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Wed, Mar 5th 2025 09:50 am
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Tue, Mar 4th 2025 04:40 pm
Applications for the 2025 Indigenous artisan permits are now available for the upcoming summer season at Niagara Falls State Park.
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