Tue, Aug 25th 2020 07:00 am
The 15th Annual "Key to the Locks" award ceremony will take place Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Lockport Locks District. The celebration will feature music by the Heenan Brothers, and the presentation of the "Key to the Locks" award at 10 am, in the Lockport Locks, accessible off Canal Street.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2020 06:50 pm
Entrepreneurs can take advantage of free online training and other resources offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration to assist them during this period of economic recovery.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2020 06:45 pm
The American Holistic Nurses Association's 2020 Practice Grant: Implementing Institutional Self-Care Activities Award recipient is Sisters of Charity Hospital of Buffalo.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2020 06:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, on Monday announced federal funding totaling in $417,245.79 awarded to the City of Buffalo Fire Department for the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) to keep firefighters safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2020 06:00 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski announced the Niagara County Department of Motor Vehicles will hold special office hours this Saturday, Aug. 29, at the North Tonawanda and Lockport DMV offices for those who need to renew their commercial driver's licenses (CDL). No appointment is necessary.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2020 05:25 pm
The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) is announcing scheduled dates for its free rabies vaccination clinics on Saturday, Sept. 19, and Tuesday, Sept. 29. Registrations will be required for these events, and the online registration will open Sept. 9. No walk-ins will be permitted. Locations, times and registration information for these events will be announced Sept. 9. Dogs, cats and ferrets that are 4 months of age and older are eligible for this clinic.
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Thu, Aug 20th 2020 03:55 pm
The City of Niagara Falls and Modern Disposal have developed a plan for the removal of excess waste (blue) and recycling (green) carts. For Niagara Falls residents who have extra waste and recycling carts for which a service change request has been filed and approved, Modern Disposal will be picking up these carts for removal starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29.
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Thu, Aug 20th 2020 12:25 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced the groundbreaking of a new project to improve flood resiliency at Irondequoit Bay State Marine Park in Monroe County. The $2.67 million project, which is part of the governor's Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative, will repair damage from flooding in 2017 and 2019, and raise the boat launch, docks and parking lot so they can continue to operate during times of high water.
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Wed, Aug 19th 2020 09:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced a federal grant totaling $929,414 has been awarded to New York for pandemic preparedness projects to help increase the planned pandemic response in upstate New York, including Erie and Niagara counties.
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Tue, Aug 18th 2020 04:35 pm
On the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced an effort to stabilize and preserve the childhood home of prominent 19th century women's rights activist Susan B. Anthony.
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Tue, Aug 18th 2020 12:50 pm
EPIC (Every Person Influences Children) announced the upcoming "Storytime In Your Neighborhood" series, in collaboration with the Jericho Road Community Health Center. The series kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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Mon, Aug 17th 2020 02:25 pm
The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning announced two additional household hazardous waste collection events for the 2020 season, to be held Sept. 26 in the City of Buffalo and Oct. 31 in the Town of Boston. Each collection event is a no-cost opportunity for Erie County residents to properly dispose of hazardous items that should not be placed in the regular garbage.
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Mon, Aug 17th 2020 09:35 am
Spectrum Health and Human Services, an Office of Mental Health and Office of Addiction Services and Supports Housing provider and certified community behavioral health center was recently awarded $546,430 from the City of Buffalo Emergency Solutions Grant-CV to launch a Housing Empower Empowerment Program, $449,369 from Erie County Emergency Solutions Grant-CV, and a $86,937 grant from the WNY COVID-19 Community Response Fund.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2020 04:25 pm
People Inc. started with a just a small group of parents and professionals who joined together to address the needs of people with intellectual disabilities and formed what would grow to become People Inc.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2020 11:20 am
Typically near the busy Labor Day weekend, the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy holds its annual Frederick Law Olmsted Gala with the beautiful backdrop of a historic park. While guests aren't able to be together this year, the venue is creatively offering a virtual, reimagined event that will showcase much of the fun and fanfare the sparkling in-person event is known for.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2020 10:35 am
In response to COVID-19 guidelines, the City of Niagara Falls is installing a drop box at the entrance of the Municipal Court Building, at 1925 Main St., for parking violation fines. This is an effort to decrease foot traffic at the city's court house.
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Thu, Aug 13th 2020 10:50 am
One's first trimester is filled with new mysteries. Join Trinity Medical OB/GYN Dr. Shaveta Malik for a special online event where she'll share straight-up information and answer pregnancy questions in a live event.
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Thu, Aug 13th 2020 07:00 am
Supporters from across New York state and the country are participating in "March On for Brain Injury" on Saturday, Sept. 12, an annual event hosted by the Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS). Normally, hundreds of walkers gather in four locations around the state for a day of fun and activity, but this year the event will be completely online so everyone can stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 10:45 am
Tops Friendly Markets is looking for hardworking, active people ages 18 and up to fill immediate full- and part-time openings in its warehouse and transportation centers. Join Tops from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, for an open house hiring event.
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Wed, Aug 12th 2020 07:00 am
During the first two weeks of September, growers of small grains around the country will receive survey forms from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 05:40 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on Tuesday announced the introduction of telehealth services for patients undergoing physical therapy, occupational therapy and nutrition counseling. The services are designed to supplement in-person services Memorial offers at its downtown Niagara Falls campus and the Summit Healthplex in Wheatfield.
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 10:45 am
The Buffalo Sabres on Monday announced the team is holding a game-worn jersey and equipment auction. The auction will be held at auctions.NHL.com until 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Buffalo Sabres Foundation.
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Tue, Aug 11th 2020 10:45 am
On Tuesday, WellNow Urgent Care announced its new offering of on-campus COVID-19 testing clinics for universities and colleges. Programs will offer molecular (PCR) COVID-19 testing administered to students, faculty and school staff by WellNow professionals. Each program will be custom developed to meet the needs and testing requirements outlined by the school.
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Mon, Aug 10th 2020 04:15 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday urged New Yorkers statewide to take precautions as a significant portion of the state is expected to experience potentially dangerous heat conditions through Wednesday, Aug. 12.
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Mon, Aug 10th 2020 03:50 pm
The Community Action Organization of WNY (CAO) has launched a new senior care program for clients in need across Erie County. The initiative was implemented to assist eligible seniors to be independent as they remain in their current residence.
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Mon, Aug 10th 2020 10:40 am
In coordination with Cornell University's Animal Health Diagnostic Center, the New York State Department of Health and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services, the Erie County Department of Health will participate in a wildlife vaccination program for rabies using airdrops to deliver vaccinated bait beginning the week of Aug. 10.
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Fri, Aug 7th 2020 09:35 am
Leaders from Erie and Niagara counties on Thursday cut the ribbon to reopen a section Tonawanda Creek Road in the Town of Clarence that has been closed since 2014. The project is part of the bicounty Tonawanda Creek slope stabilization and roadway reconstruction effort that also includes projects in the towns of Lockport and Pendleton.
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Wed, Aug 5th 2020 09:40 am
The recently released J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Pharmacy Study ranked Wegmans Pharmacy "Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Supermarket Pharmacies," for the third year in a row with a score of 904 (based on a 1,000-point scale).
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Wed, Aug 5th 2020 09:40 am
The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) and its Cancer Services Program will present three cancer prevention webinars. Each 6 p.m. 40-minute presentation will have a specific focus, starting with breast cancer Aug. 31, followed by colorectal cancer on Sept. 28 and cervical cancer on Jan. 10, 2021.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2020 04:30 pm
Shooting hoops, homework help, making friends for life ... those are all part of the typical Boys & Girls Club experiences. Youth attending the Masten Clubhouse now have access to behavioral health services through a pilot program with Spectrum Health and Human Services.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2020 03:55 pm
Niagara County Legislator Will Collins, chairman of the county's infrastructure committee, on Tuesday announced the Wisterman Road Bridge in the Town of Lockport will reopen Wednesday.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2020 01:20 pm
At 2:36 a.m. Monday, Niagara County Sheriff's Office Deputy Darryl Kroening was patrolling Niagara Falls Boulevard when he noticed a new Chevrolet Silverado at David Chevrolet, 10225 Niagara Falls Blvd., with stone blocks underneath an axle. After entering lot, Kroening observed a subject running westbound through the lot.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2020 01:10 pm
On Monday, Niagara Falls Police Department was alerted of two felony warrants issued from the Pennsylvania State Police for 31-year-old Richard Reiss and 34-year-old Dewayne Shields. Warrant officers located a red, compact, four-door sedan with Pennsylvania plates heading southbound on John B. Daly Boulevard.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2020 05:50 pm
The University at Buffalo will remove the names Millard Fillmore, James O. Putnam and Peter B. Porter from four locations at UB, a decision that aligns with the university's commitment to fight systemic racism and create a welcoming environment for all.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2020 05:15 pm
Allpro Parking LLC is paying homage to Eugene Tenney, who passed away Oct. 31, by planting a tree with a plaque in his memory in a garden in front of a parking lot that he owned in the shadows of Buffalo's City Hall.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 02:50 pm
Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Becky Wydysh announced the that next meeting of the Niagara County Legislature on Tuesday, Aug. 4, will take place in the legislative chamber of the Niagara Courthouse at 7 p.m. The legislature's meeting will be preceded by a public hearing on the Niagara County Community College budget at 6:45 p.m. The legislature has been meeting virtually since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2020 10:55 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and Clarkson University will deploy new technologies to combat harmful algal blooms, or "HABs," in Lake Neatahwanta this summer.
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Wed, Jul 29th 2020 10:05 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos encouraged New Yorkers to participate in the state's annual survey for wild turkeys.
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Wed, Jul 29th 2020 07:00 am
Registration is now open for William Mattar's annual "Pencils 4 Schools" program. Even though this year's program has a new look, the goal remains the same: to provide pencils for educators and their students. Teachers located in the Buffalo area may register for this year's "Pencils 4 Schools" drive-thru pencil pick up, taking place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 15, at William Mattar's Williamsville office.
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Tue, Jul 28th 2020 04:30 pm
Last week, the State Legislature reconvened for another session to address a variety of issues, including some of the ongoing concerns New Yorkers are facing as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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