Thu, Jan 9th 2025 07:00 am
Dispatch subscribers may receive their newspaper a day late this week, as the U.S. Postal Service was closed Thursday in observance of the national day of mourning for President Jimmy Carter.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2025 07:55 pm
The Niagara County Legislature held its annual reorganizational meeting Tuesday night, unanimously electing Legislator Becky Wydysh as chair for a sixth time. Wydysh was first elected chair in 2020.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2025 07:20 pm
"Welcome to Moe's!" will soon be heard in Niagara Falls, New York when Moe's Southwest Grill opens its doors at 7721 Niagara Falls Blvd., at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2025 07:20 pm
Girl Scouts of Western New York is excited to announce that two of its most highly anticipated seasons have arrived: "Girl Scout Cookie Season" and summer camp registration!
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Wed, Jan 8th 2025 07:20 pm
At Tuesday's reorganizational meeting, the North Tonawanda Common Council unanimously voted to appoint Alderman-at-Large Joe Lavey Jr. as the new council president, succeeding Frank DiBernardo, who had led the legislative body since 2023.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2025 07:20 pm
As New Yorkers face higher prices for groceries and essential goods, many are experiencing a profound hunger crisis. Recent data from the USDA office highlights increasing food insecurity in New York, with more than 12% of households struggling to provide enough food for their families - increasing a full percentage point from last year.
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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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Wed, Jan 8th 2025 07:15 pm
Officials and volunteers gathered Wednesday to launch Appeal 2025 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the "Fund for the Faith," with a goal of raising $8.5 million by June 30.
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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 03:15 pm
Guy Fieri, his wife Lori, and his sons, Hunter and Ryder, are taking to the seas on the Carnival Mardi Gras to celebrate Ryder's high school graduation in "Guy's Ultimate Family Cruise."
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Tue, Jan 7th 2025 02:50 pm
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced John A. Rudes, 29, of North Tonawanda, pleaded guilty this morning before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan to one count of manslaughter in the first degree (class "B" violent felony).
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Tue, Jan 7th 2025 02:50 pm
For the third consecutive year, SUNY Niagara will be the site of the SUNY Cannabis Conference, which will take place Jan. 13-14.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2025 01:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, home to Niagara County's only full-service maternity floor, is delighted to announce the arrival of Niagara County's first baby of 2025.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2025 01:20 pm
You wouldn't know it by looking outside, but spring is about to bloom in Niagara County.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2025 01:20 pm
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Wyatt Losi, 18, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty this morning before Buffalo City Court Judge Tiffany R. Perry to one count of making a threat of mass harm (class "B" misdemeanor). The defendant was offered a plea to the reduced charge with the consent of the victim.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2025 12:45 pm
Peter T. Xanthos died Jan. 1, 2025. He was a resident of Grand Island since 1958.
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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 10:20 am
Shea's Performing Arts Center celebrated a successful three-week engagement of "Disney's The Lion King" at Shea's Buffalo Theatre, which closed Sunday. The widely attended run of 24 performances left a meaningful impact on local businesses, the Buffalo theater district, and the greater community.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2025 10:05 am
In December, the Wheatfield Lions Club held its annual Christmas meeting and awards night. More than 20 people attended, representing not only members but also supporters of the organization, and their guests.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2025 10:00 am
Join us on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., for a one-of-a-kind adventure: Jolicoeur's Journey. Inspired by the memoirs of Jolicoeur Charles Bonin, this interactive program lets you step into the boots of an 18th-century soldier trekking from Quebec to Fort Niagara.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2025 10:00 am
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to keep track of gift cards received during the holidays.
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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
The Conservative Republicans of Lewiston are seeking committee members and potential candidates for the 2025 Town of Lewiston elections. Positions include town supervisor and two council members.
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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 05:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul, on Monday, urged New Yorkers to take precautions as extreme cold temperatures and gusty winds this week will bring an increased risk of frostbite and hypothermia.
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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 05:40 pm
Diamonds in the Ruff Animal Rescue will host its second annual meat raffle on Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Shawnee Firehall, 3747 Lockport Road, Sanborn.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2025 05:40 pm
Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced their weekend events lineup for the first three months of 2025.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2025 05:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the opening of the application period for a record-level $379.5 million to fund programs and services for victims and survivors of crime for three years beginning Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2028.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2025 05:30 pm
Two members of the New York Air National Guard's 107th Attack Wing, who work in space operations, were recognized as enlisted service members of the year for 2024 by the Space Force Association during the organization's annual conference in Orlando, held Dec. 10-12.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2025 10:00 am
Village of Lewiston 2025 newsletter
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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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Mon, Jan 6th 2025 09:25 am
Colder weather means that people are spending time indoors together - perfect conditions for respiratory illnesses like influenza, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), pertussis (whooping cough) and COVID-19 to spread within households, schools and workplaces.
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Sat, Jan 4th 2025 01:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul, on Friday, updated New Yorkers on weather conditions impacting counties throughout the state this weekend, and urged them to prepare for colder temperatures next week.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 05:30 pm
Gusty winds and cold weather are expected this weekend. AAA is preparing for an increase in call volume, especially for dead batteries, as temperatures fall. Motorists who need assistance should request road service via the free AAA mobile app or AAA.com to avoid waiting on hold amid high call volume over the telephone.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 05:20 pm
With National Weather Service forecasts calling for potential lake-effect snow this weekend across the region, National Grid reminds its customers to exercise caution when removing snow and ice.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 05:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services' Office of Counter Terrorism (OCT), in partnership with the New York State Police, conducted training exercises at more than 900 locations statewide in 2024 to increase public vigilance and reporting of suspicious activity. This included assessing more than 200 infrastructure locations across the state.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 02:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New Yorkers will be able to file their taxes online for free thanks to Direct File expansion, a simple, self-service tool.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 01:40 pm
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) and Office of General Services (OGS) announced the opening of the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Fine Arts and Essay Exhibition.
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