Fri, Nov 15th 2024 03:40 am
The United States Air Force Band of Flight will be traveling to Buffalo this weekend for a series of free musical performances at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park. On Saturday, Nov. 16, the band will perform three 30-minute sets inside the Naval Park's Hangar Building at noon, 1 and 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2024 02:25 am
Residents of the Town of Niagara's Belden Center community can look forward to a savory addition soon.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2024 12:20 pm
Destination Niagara USA is thrilled to announce the return of Jingle Falls USA on Old Falls Street, featuring three days of free and low-cost holiday family fun from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2024 12:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York's annual statewide holiday donation drive to benefit families in need will begin Monday, Nov. 18. Donations of new unwrapped toys, new and gently used coats, and new school supplies are being sought to assist community-based organizations during the holiday giving season.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2024 12:15 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the adoption of a regulation that enables license-issuing agents (LIAs) to recover costs associated with printing and mailing paper sporting licenses and other items sold through DEC's automated licensing system.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2024 12:15 pm
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) will end Dec. 7. With just a few short weeks left, AAA is urgently reminding Medicare-eligible recipients to review their plan needs with a professional to ensure adequate health care coverage in 2025.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2024 12:15 pm
Join Niagara University's Club Figure Skating and Future Teacher's Club on Friday, Dec. 6, from 5-7 p.m., as they team up to transform Dwyer Arena into "Story Lane on Ice."
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Thu, Nov 14th 2024 12:15 pm
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) recognizes November as National Family Caregivers Month. If you routinely provide unpaid help to a friend or family member, then you are a caregiver.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2024 12:15 pm
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association invites Niagara County caregivers to a holiday gathering from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at HART (inside First Presbyterian Church) 505 Cayuga St., Lewiston.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2024 12:15 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center and MusicalFare Theatre are proud to announce a transformative new partnership, bringing MusicalFare's award-winning productions to Shea's 710 Theatre in a long-term agreement designed to invigorate Buffalo's Theatre District.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2024 12:10 pm
The University at Buffalo Libraries has received a collection of historical materials from St. Philip's Episcopal Church, one of the oldest African American Episcopal congregations in the country.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2024 10:20 am
Artpark marked its 50th anniversary in 2024 with spectacular concerts, impactful community programs, stunning visual art exhibits and unique special events that celebrated Artpark's rich history. To successfully conclude the anniversary year, Artpark's board of directors has issued a community challenge: If Artpark raises $50,000 in the final 50 days of its 50th year, the board of directors will match contributions dollar for dollar.
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Wed, Nov 13th 2024 09:35 am
Empire State Development (ESD) announced the Graycliff Conservancy has broken ground on a new visitor center at the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Graycliff estate to complement the recently renovated historic home and surrounding property.
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Wed, Nov 13th 2024 09:35 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced funding is available to help low- and middle-income households and older adults lower their energy costs and keep their homes warm during cold winter months.
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Wed, Nov 13th 2024 09:35 am
ABC, the No. 1 entertainment network among adults 18-49 for five consecutive years, has announced its 2025 midseason premiere dates, featuring a slate of laugh-out-loud comedies, high-octane dramas and fan-favorite unscripted series.
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Wed, Nov 13th 2024 09:35 am
Heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity were more common and linked to reduced access to healthy foods among people who live in neighborhoods previously subjected to redlining, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's "Scientific Sessions 2024."
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Tue, Nov 12th 2024 08:05 pm
Niagara University observed Veterans Day with a special celebration in honor of the Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., former president of Niagara University and founder of its veteran program, and Rev. Lt. Thomas M. Conway, a Navy chaplain and Niagara University alumnus who received the Navy Cross for giving his life to bring spirituality and peace to the crew of the USS Indianapolis.
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Tue, Nov 12th 2024 08:05 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's Schoellkopf Health Center, a 120-bed nursing home in downtown Niagara Falls, hosted a special Veterans Day luncheon Monday to honor its resident veterans for their service to our country, and provide an opportunity to reflect on the service and sacrifices of those who wore the uniform.
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Tue, Nov 12th 2024 08:00 pm
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and a time to raise awareness about the specialized, expert care Niagara Hospice provides in Niagara County.
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Tue, Nov 12th 2024 07:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the opening of new rounds of grant funding for several important programs assisting veterans and their families throughout New York.
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Tue, Nov 12th 2024 07:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a legislative package in appreciation of Veterans Day to honor the service and sacrifice of New York's veterans. The legislation enacted Monday includes the renaming of bridges and highways across the state in honor of fallen heroes, as well as measures enhancing access to veterans benefits, "reflecting New York's unwavering commitment to honoring and supporting veterans and their families."
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Tue, Nov 12th 2024 07:55 pm
Bobby Flay has signed a new, exclusive, multiyear deal with Food Network, it was announced Monday by Betsy Ayala, head of content, food, for Warner Bros. Discovery. The culinary icon will continue to take an active role in the development and production of his own series through his Rock Shrimp Productions.
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Tue, Nov 12th 2024 07:55 pm
Fallsview Casino Resort is thrilled to welcome the invigorating and inventive stage show Stomp to the Avalon Theatre from March 11-16.
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Tue, Nov 12th 2024 07:55 pm
Dr. Edward (Ted) Rayhill of Grand Island passed away peacefully on Nov. 9, 2024, after reaching his 95th birthday.
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Tue, Nov 12th 2024 07:55 pm
The following Niagara County residents achieved the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2024-25 school year:
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Tue, Nov 12th 2024 07:00 am
The Rotary Club of Niagara County Central will host its 28th annual "Cabin Fever" antique show and sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb 22, 2025, at American Legion Post 1451, 6525 Ward Road, Sanborn.
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Mon, Nov 11th 2024 08:20 pm
Toya Turner's "Shotgun" Mary beat the hell out of demons on the Netflix series "Warrior Nun." Fans might've expected the same strike-first sensibility when Turner recently debuted on season 12 of NBC's "Chicago P.D." While her character, Kiana Cook, has held her own in a cavalcade of physical obstacles, villains and supernatural-type challenges, this crimefighter has put smarts above smashes - and earned a place on the coveted intelligence unit in the process.
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Mon, Nov 11th 2024 07:50 pm
Academy Park's "Circle of Honor" section was filled with onlookers Monday, as the Lewiston community came together to honor this nation's armed forces on Veterans Day.
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Mon, Nov 11th 2024 12:10 pm
The National Football League will feature showstopping performances at this year's Thanksgiving games, with three renowned artists performing live during the holiday halftime shows.
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Mon, Nov 11th 2024 12:10 pm
Grammy- and Dove-award-winning songwriters Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan have united to form the special worship collective CXMMXNS.
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Mon, Nov 11th 2024 10:00 am
Just as physicians complete medical residencies to gain competencies in their chosen field of practice, nurse residencies are great way for new nurses to grow their clinical skills as they transition from students to experienced practitioners.
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Mon, Nov 11th 2024 09:55 am
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane on Friday announced Daniel A. Martinez, 50, of Amherst was sentenced before Acting Erie County Court Judge Andrew C. LoTempio to five years in prison followed five years of post-release supervision.
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Mon, Nov 11th 2024 09:50 am
From Monday, Nov. 11, through Friday, Dec. 13, Artpark & Company will accept applications for its third annual summer residency for poets and writers. The literary program invites writers from Western New York and beyond to visit Artpark, enjoy free access to selected summer programming, and interact with nature, other artists, and the public through performances, workshops, and more.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2024 05:05 pm
Western New Yorkers have the opportunity to sport their pride for our local pro football team while supporting FeedMore WNY, thanks to a collaboration with Artdog Designs, The Community T-shirt Project and Retro Buffalo.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2024 01:45 pm
Charlie Puth releases "December 25th," a gloriously nostalgia-soaked original song written by Puth for the holidays, out now across all platforms worldwide.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2024 01:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced flags on state buildings will be flown at half-staff starting at sunrise Saturday, Nov. 9, in honor of New York State Thruway Authority employee Stephen C. Ebling.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2024 01:40 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Timothy A. Austin, 37, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty yesterday afternoon Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio to one count of manslaughter in the first degree (class "B" violent felony). The defendant pleaded guilty, as charged, to the sole count in the indictment.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2024 11:00 am
Today, Disney Concerts, Disney Branded Television and AEG Presents jointly revealed "Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour," a one-of-a-kind interactive live concert experience coming to Buffalo's KeyBank Center on Aug. 19, 2025.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2024 11:00 am
Former NFL star and Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce and the legendary Stevie Nicks have teamed up to record the Ron Sexsmith penned duet, "Maybe This Christmas," out today via Vera Y Records (listen here). This is the second single from the upcoming holiday album, "A Philly Special Christmas Party," due Nov. 22 from The Philly Specials.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2024 11:00 am
The waterfront park at Lewiston Landing - in between the Griffon Gastropub and The Silo Restaurant - is in line for a $43,000 makeover, courtesy of the Lewiston Beautification Committee and Garden Club. By next spring, the North Water Street green space will have new fencing, picnic tables and swings.
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