Thu, Dec 19th 2024 10:05 am
The college football landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. Conference realignments and name, image and likeness (NIL) deals have transformed a sport once steeped in tradition into something far less recognizable.
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Thu, Dec 19th 2024 10:00 am
Women United of Greater Niagara recently concluded a highly successful hygiene drive, benefitting the Mental Health Association in Niagara County.
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Wed, Dec 18th 2024 07:15 pm
The holiday season is a time for celebration and togetherness, but when it comes to entertaining, it can also bring a certain level of stress. A recent survey by Wegmans revealed that, this holiday season, customers want to prioritize their traditional holiday recipes (77%), while also finding ways to keep holiday meals simple and easy, and/or opportunities to simplify entertaining (78%).
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Wed, Dec 18th 2024 07:10 pm
New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) remind customers how to use their senses to detect leaks, about natural gas safety inspections, and preventative tools to use to mitigate the risk of future leaks.
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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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Wed, Dec 18th 2024 07:10 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Gregory Noonan, age 25, of Niagara Falls, plead guilty in County Court to two counts of attempted rape in the first degree. Noonan had been indicted with charges of sexually assaulting two different victims in Niagara Falls in 2021 and 2022.
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Wed, Dec 18th 2024 07:10 pm
The winter holidays can turn deadly as research shows that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year.
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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 07:05 pm
With the onset of winter and colder temperatures, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar reminds ice anglers to be safe when venturing onto the ice this season, especially given recent variations in weather conditions.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2024 07:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New Yorkers earning minimum wage will earn an additional 50 cents per hour starting on Jan. 1, 2025.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2024 07:50 pm
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) announced the release of new comprehensive guidance to help employers better protect outdoor workers during extreme cold weather. This initiative builds on NYSDOL's ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of outdoor workers during extreme weather events, following the release of heavy precipitation, wildfire smoke and extreme heat guidance.
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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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Tue, Dec 17th 2024 07:50 pm
"The Lewiston Council on the Arts is grateful to the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission for their commitment to the civic and economic development of our binational community that spans the beautiful Niagara River," Executive Director Maria Fortuna Dean said.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2024 09:30 am
ABC and Dick Clark Productions announced the Jonas Brothers will kick off the group's 20th anniversary celebrations with a thrilling, career-spanning medley performance from New York's iconic Times Square, airing just after midnight during "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025."
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Tue, Dec 17th 2024 09:30 am
Kenmore Mercy Hospital was named a Top General Hospital by the Leapfrog Group, a national industry watchdog organization that collects and reports safety data for hospitals across the country to help consumers make more informed health care decisions. The Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive awards American hospitals can receive.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 08:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated the opening of the Roswell Park GMP Engineering and Cell Manufacturing Facility, New York's first cell and gene therapy hub, located at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 08:25 pm
Due to incredible fan demand, top-selling female country pop artist of all time Shania Twain today announces a final series of summer 2025 tour dates across the U.S. The summer run marks the last chance for fans to see this live show, and rounds off an extraordinary two years of sold-out performances and unforgettable shows.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 08:25 pm
The week 16 New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills game will move to 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS, while the 1 p.m. Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals matchup moves from FOX to CBS, the NFL announced today.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 08:25 pm
Local charity Totally Buffalo Cares is bringing some Christmas joy to elementary school kids in Niagara Falls this week. As part of its "Make a Case for Kids" campaign, the charity will be handing out gifts, hats and gloves to four local elementary schools in the Cataract City along with the help of Santa and his elves.
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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 08:25 pm
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino will present a powerhouse professional mixed martial arts card when Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) returns to the Seneca Niagara Event Center on Friday, Feb. 21 (7 p.m.). Tickets go on sale at noon Friday, Dec. 20, and start at $45.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:10 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is proud to announce it has signed a training affiliation agreement with the 914th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, based at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, to enhance clinical training opportunities for the squadron's flight nurses and medical technicians.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:00 am
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino will send out 2024 in grand, funk-tastic style, with a free New Year's Eve performance by '80s legends Morris Day & The Time on Tuesday, Dec. 31 (10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.), at Stir, the high-energy feature bar located in the heart of the resort's gaming floor.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:00 am
First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston will open its doors to the community on Christmas Eve. All are welcome to attend a candlelight service in the historic old stone church.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:00 am
AAA is expecting a record number of travelers to hit the road for the year-end holidays, and road-trippers are urged to prepare in advance.
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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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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to require that all school districts develop plans to mitigate extreme heat in classrooms, and support services spaces and to establish a maximum allowable temperature to ensure the health and safety of students, faculty and staff.
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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
The 35th annual edition of "Holiday Recipes From Under the Mistle-Toe" has been published by the office of Dr. Richard L. Sawicki of Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:00 am
As Erie County clerk, responsible for overseeing auto bureau operations, it is time to remind everyone this holiday season to not drink and drive or ride with anyone who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you have had too much to drink - for everyone's sake - please do not get behind the wheel of your car.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:00 am
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum announced it has received a grant from Garman Family Foundation, administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. The grant will be used to pilot a weekday STEM library program.
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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
The New York State Office of Mental Health has announced the launch of "Be Well," a statewide public awareness campaign aimed at helping New Yorkers better understand the importance of mental wellness and the impacts of stress and trauma.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 07:00 am
New York Attorney General Letitia James recently issued a consumer alert, warning New Yorkers about the rise of package theft and providing tips to protect consumers from porch pirates (or those who steal packages from people's homes). Package theft increases during the holiday season. James encourages all New Yorkers to take steps to protect their deliveries and report instances of theft to local law enforcement.
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Sat, Dec 14th 2024 11:20 pm
On Dec. 14, at 4:25 a.m., Deputy Bull observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation in the area of Schultz Road in the Town of Wheatfield.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2024 03:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul provided an update to New Yorkers on ongoing lake-effect snow conditions in portions of the North Country, Western New York and Central New York.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2024 11:15 am
More performers were announced today for "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash," a star-studded entertainment special hosted by four-time Grammy Award-winner Keith Urban and "Entertainment Tonight's" Rachel Smith.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2024 11:00 am
Four generations of Scully boys recently performed at the Lewiston Senior Center: Jack, James, Liam, Brian and 95-year-old Bill.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2024 11:00 am
Grand Island Historical Society's open house from Dec. 6-8 featured a museum decorated for the Christmas season with a plethora of ornaments on Christmas trees, as well as refreshments and tours of River Lea, the society's museum located in Beaver Island State Park.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2024 10:55 am
The afternoon of Dec. 6 was cold and windy and the water was a chilly 45 degrees when a group of Grand Island High School students, teachers and friends plunged into Lake Erie at Woodlawn Beach in Hamburg.
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