Wed, Jan 22nd 2025 07:20 pm
The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts, Western New York's largest multidisciplinary venue, continues celebrating its 30th anniversary season with "30 Years of Memorable Experiences." This milestone season honors UBCFA's legacy, highlights its evolution, and brings together audiences through dynamic performances and diverse activities at the heart of UB's arts community.
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Tue, Jan 21st 2025 09:35 am
Remote learning programs offered by the University at Buffalo have again been ranked among the very best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Online Programs rankings.
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Mon, Jan 20th 2025 10:30 am
On Jan. 18, at approximately 12:44 p.m., the Niagara County Sheriff's Office communication center received a 911 call reporting an abandoned dog in a dumpster behind Nelson's Café, 2298 River Road. Deputies responded and were able to retrieve the dog. The dog was turned over to the care of SPCA agent Rinehart.
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Fri, Jan 17th 2025 04:40 pm
Western District of New York United States Attorney Trini E. Ross announced Dewayne Vass, 43, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra Jr. to possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, which carries a minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a $10,000,000 fine.
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Fri, Jan 17th 2025 01:15 pm
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced James L. Allen, 69, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty yesterday afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Deborah A. Haendiges to one count of manslaughter in the first degree (class "B" violent felony). The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge in full satisfaction of the indictment.
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Fri, Jan 17th 2025 01:15 pm
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded the University at Buffalo $28.4 million over seven years to build on its extensive record of success using the power of research to improve health outcomes and address health disparities throughout Western New York.
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Fri, Jan 17th 2025 09:50 am
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum will be open for play on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and is proud to offer $5 admission for all adults and children ages 1 and up on Monday, Jan. 20, thanks to BankOnBuffalo. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets ahead of time using discount code MLKDAY at checkout.
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Fri, Jan 17th 2025 07:00 am
As winter settles in here on the Niagara Frontier we have two choices: Either stay indoors next to a warm fire or try to find things to embrace and enjoy what the area has to offer in the coldest part of the year.
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Thu, Jan 16th 2025 11:25 am
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced James B. White Jr., 23, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty Wednesday afternoon before Erie County Court Judge James Bargnesi.
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Wed, Jan 15th 2025 07:55 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announced the 2024 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Arts & Culture Initiative awards totaling $500,000 to support 56 small- to mid-sized arts organizations serving the eight counties of Western New York, plus Monroe County, through its competitive grants process.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2025 05:35 pm
The Niagara Region New York State Park Police will hold a series of open houses to accept applications for patrol officer positions and share what it's like to be a member of the Park Police.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2025 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced a total of 129,686 tickets were issued statewide, as part of the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" traffic enforcement period between Christmas and New Year's Day. The initiative, which targeted impaired and reckless drivers, ran from Wednesday, Dec. 11, through Wednesday, Jan. 1.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2025 11:00 am
As part of her 2025 State of the State agenda, Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed creating the nation's first-ever crime analysis joint special operations command (CA-JSOC) headquarters to help fight crime and coordinate intelligence-sharing among hundreds of local, state and federal law enforcement entities.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2025 10:55 am
On Friday - joined by members of the Western New York legislative delegation, law enforcement officials, and county clerks - New York State Sen. Rob Ortt blasted New York's "dangerous Green Light Law."
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Mon, Jan 13th 2025 10:50 am
Sub-freezing temperatures, snow and ice can be hazardous for all seniors, and are especially concerning for those living with Alzheimer's or dementia. The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is pleased to share safety tips for navigating the season and keeping loved ones safe throughout winter.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 04:25 pm
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced a jury found Eric M. Hawkins, 59, of Buffalo, guilty of one count of murder in the second degree (class "A-I" felony). Jurors rendered their decision yesterday afternoon after approximately three hours of deliberation following a three-day trial, convicting the defendant of the sole count of the indictment.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 01:50 pm
On Friday, state legislators representing the City of Buffalo gathered at Ujima Company Theatre to announce that the city's arts organizations have been awarded over $2.3 million in arts and culture grants from the New York State Council on the Arts.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 01:20 pm
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is reminding New Yorkers that 1099-G tax forms will be automatically mailed to those who claimed unemployment insurance (UI) benefits in 2024.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2025 07:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the availability of up to $2 million to expand resiliency and suicide prevention efforts among military veterans and uniformed personnel, including law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical service personnel, corrections officers and emergency dispatchers.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2025 03:20 pm
Fatima's Heart, inspired by Fatima Mathews of Strong Heart 2 Soul - a local advocate for heart health who passed away in 2024 - will provide free Preeclampsia Foundation cuff kits to Niagara County's prenatal and postpartum women.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2025 12:15 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo scholarship application process for the 2025-26 academic year is now open. Applications are due by May 1, and must be submitted online.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2025 10:00 am
Wednesday, Jan. 8, is National Take the Stairs Day, and the American Lung Association in Buffalo is challenging people to take the stairs for clean air and healthy lungs!
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Tue, Jan 7th 2025 10:00 am
It's official: Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute (HWI) formally joined the University at Buffalo on Jan. 2 after the two entities finalized the legal transfer of HWI assets to the university.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2025 05:40 pm
Applications are now open for Just Buffalo Literary Center's poetry fellowship, judged in 2025 by Donika Kelly. The award, which is open to adult poets of all ages and career stages, includes a $2,000 honorarium; a month-long Buffalo residency in August; and the opportunity to perform as a featured reader alongside Kelly at Just Buffalo's acclaimed Silo City Reading Series.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2025 05:40 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is accepting letters of intent for its 2025 competitive grant process through 4 p.m. Feb. 3. Interested organizations should read the detailed guidelines and additional information that can be found online before submitting a letter of intent: https://www.cfgb.org/nonprofits/grants/community-foundation/.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2025 09:45 am
As the Buffalo Bills gear up for the playoffs, M&T Bank is giving away 25,000 limited-edition "Billieve Together" banners at M&T branches across the Buffalo and Rochester regions.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 04:35 pm
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Keyondre Robertson, also known as "Kano," 23, of Buffalo, was sentenced this afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek to 19 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 09:50 am
The American Red Cross announces Niagara County blood drives for January.
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Tue, Dec 31st 2024 07:00 am
Niagara County District Attorney Brian Seaman will join Legislator Chris Voccio at "Coffee with Chris" at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 05:00 pm
AAA is reporting an increase in call volume for dead batteries following frigid temperatures amid peak holiday travel. On Monday, Dec. 23, AAA call volume for the Western and Central New York Region (Buffalo, Rochester, Central New York) was 80% higher than a typical December day.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 01:50 pm
The Niagara Gospel Mission was bustling once again on Dec. 23 and Christmas morning, preparing and handing out over 1,700 prepackaged Christmas meals to those in need in the City of Niagara Falls, the Town of Niagara, and the City of North Tonawanda.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 01:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul, on Dec. 24, announced the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES) has issued a final siting permit for the Somerset solar array.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 11:05 am
The snow is finally here. That can only mean one thing: Christmas is around the corner.
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Wed, Dec 18th 2024 07:10 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Timothy A. Austin, 37, of Buffalo, was sentenced yesterday afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio to a determinate sentence of 16 years in state prison followed by five years post-release supervision.
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Wed, Dec 18th 2024 07:10 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Om D. Samant, 36, of Amherst, was sentenced yesterday afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Deborah A. Haendiges to a determinate sentence of 10 years in state prison and five years post-release supervision. This was the minimum sentence authorized by the plea agreement and is what was being advocated for by the family of the victim.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2024 07:50 pm
The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is sharing tips on how consumers can protect themselves from thieves trying to steal packages from their homes this holiday season.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 08:25 pm
The Erie County Auto Bureau announced it will close the DMV located in the Eastern Hills Mall temporarily due to lack of heat in that section of mall. The closure will be effective Tuesday, Dec. 17, until the heat can be restored.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the new ombuds for the developmental disabilities' service system, headed by Community Service Society of New York, is now open and ready to accept New Yorkers' calls in need of assistance navigating services, resolving complaints, providing education and making the right connections.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:00 am
On Friday, New York State Sen. Sean Ryan celebrated the announcement of the Block by Block program - another part of his housing plan for Buffalo and upstate New York. $40 million is being made available to nonprofits to develop infill projects.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:00 am
Would you like your children or grandchildren to experience the pleasure of an old-fashioned Christmas pageant without all the rehearsals and hassle? Bring them to Trinity Church, 371 Delaware Ave., Buffalo at 2:30 p.m. for the 3 p.m. Christmas Eve service, Tuesday, Dec. 24, dressed as an angel, shepherd, king, Mary, Joseph, star, or animal (any animal will do).
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