Thu, Sep 19th 2024 08:55 pm
Metallica has confirmed that its record-breaking "M72 World Tour" will be extended into a third year, with the announcement of 21 North American shows spanning April, May and June 2025.
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Thu, Sep 19th 2024 08:55 pm
Platinum-selling artist and five-time 2024 CMA Awards nominee Cody Johnson and eight-time Grammy winner Carrie Underwood will release their long-anticipated duet "I'm Gonna Love You" next Friday, Sept. 27.
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Thu, Sep 19th 2024 08:50 pm
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is no laughing matter. It's the second-leading cause of cancer deaths globally, according to the World Health Organization. But new research led by the University at Buffalo suggests that humor can be an effective mechanism for reaching people who otherwise avoid information about colorectal cancer screening or other health messaging.
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Thu, Sep 19th 2024 08:45 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the promotion of two key members of its leadership team, with Rick Braun Jr. stepping into the role of executive vice president and chief operating officer, and Matthew DuBois becoming vice president and chief financial officer, effective Oct. 20.
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Thu, Sep 19th 2024 08:45 pm
Niagara University will celebrate its annual Vincentian Heritage Week Sept. 21-28, with a series of events that highlight its rich history of education and service in the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul and this year's theme, "If you want peace, work for justice."
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Thu, Sep 19th 2024 08:45 pm
BestSelf Behavioral Health hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of the Scott Bieler Child Advocacy Center (CAC) at BestSelf, and BestSelf administrative offices, located at 899 Main St., right in the heart of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus.
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Thu, Sep 19th 2024 08:40 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar on Thursday announced the adoption of new regulations to reduce the presence of 1,4-dioxane in household cleansing, personal care and cosmetic products. New York is the first state in the nation to adopt regulations that reduce 1,4-dioxane in these product categories to help protect consumers and natural resources and create healthier communities.
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Thu, Sep 19th 2024 08:35 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health is reporting the first confirmed case of West Nile virus this year. The infected resident is currently hospitalized and receiving care.
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Thu, Sep 19th 2024 07:30 pm
Community members, artists and elected leaders joined together Friday to celebrate a new installation at the foot of the South Fourth Street entrance to Artpark State Park.
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Thu, Sep 19th 2024 09:10 am
YMCA Buffalo Niagara has unveiled the anticipated T-shirt for the 129th annual YMCA Turkey Trot. All registered Turkey Trotters will receive this commemorative shirt when they sign up.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2024 08:05 pm
Tom Golisano, entrepreneur, philanthropist and civic leader, on Tuesday announced an unprecedented and historic series of major awards totaling $360 million to 82 nonprofit organizations in Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse. This commitment nearly doubles Golisano's lifetime giving, bringing the total to $775 million, with more to be expected. The announcement was made at the Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2024 08:00 pm
Merton K. Wiepert, longtime councilman and supervisor for the Town of Porter, co-owner of Wiepert's Service Station, and devoted family man, peacefully entered into eternal rest after a lengthy illness on Sept. 16, 2024. He was 85 years old.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2024 06:00 pm
A University at Buffalo psychiatrist who has played a critical role in getting mental health screening and treatment integrated into routine care for adults and adolescents with cystic fibrosis (CF) has been awarded $3 million from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to focus on the mental health of children with the disease.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2024 06:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul launched "respuesta rápida" (quick response), a statewide initiative led by Empire State Development to boost MWBE certification among Hispanic-owned businesses.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2024 06:00 pm
Officials gathered Tuesday morning at the University at Buffalo to break ground on Russell L. Agrusa Hall, a new student-focused engineering building on North Campus.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2024 06:00 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced its annual Niagara Cup Classic golf tournament, held in August at the Niagara Frontier Golf Club, successfully raised $65,000 in support of the Women's Health Service of Niagara.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2024 06:00 pm
Field & Fork Network, a leading nonprofit focused on strengthening New York's food system, is pleased to announce the launch of its Double Up Food Bucks NY program at Save-A-Lot located at 2429 Military Road, Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2024 06:00 pm
ECMC celebrated the opening of its new satellite trauma recovery center, that is affiliated with the institution's BRAVE (Buffalo rising against violence) initiative, which is a hospital-based violence intervention trauma recovery effort that serves individuals who have experienced acute victimization and violence.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2024 06:00 pm
Wall Street rating agency Fitch Ratings ("Fitch") has upgraded Erie County's credit rating to "AA" and pronounced the county's rating outlook as "positive" in the county's most recent ratings assessment, announced by Fitch on Monday.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2024 06:00 pm
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York Inc. (HHCWNY) announced it has been awarded a $48,000 grant from Bank of America.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2024 06:00 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Tuesday a jury found Joel Coleman, 42, of Buffalo guilty of one count of murder in the second degree (class "A-I" felony), one count of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree (class "C" violent felony), and one count of menacing in the second degree (class "A" misdemeanor).
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Wed, Sep 18th 2024 06:00 pm
The Health Association of Niagara County Inc. (HANCI) will present five awards during its annual meeting and luncheon taking place at noon Sept. 19 at the Niagara Falls County Club. The nonprofit agency, which serves all of Niagara County, will also conduct elections for its board of directors.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2024 06:00 pm
The West Herr Riviera Theatre announces the Sugarhill Gang with guest performers Raydio and Peaches & Herb, performing live at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2024 10:35 am
Final work on "The Lewiston Mural at Academy Park" has been completed, bringing the large summer art project to an exciting conclusion. Lewiston artists Maureen Kellick and Dan Buttery collaborated on the unique mural project that encompasses the building at the park's northeast corner, creating a dynamic visual welcome at the gateway to the village.
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Tue, Sep 17th 2024 07:00 am
Congratulations were in order at Monday's Village of Lewiston Board meeting.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2024 11:00 am
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) warn New Yorkers of all ages about the risks of sepsis, a severe and life-threatening, yet often preventable, condition. While anyone can develop sepsis, older adults are among those at highest risk.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2024 10:50 am
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is giving the gift of incredible entertainment this December with two star-studded shows in the Seneca Niagara Event Center!
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Mon, Sep 16th 2024 10:50 am
Dear Harlem Globetrotters fans, we're heading back on the road! Get ready for high-flying fun as the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters make their victorious return to KeyBank Center! This is your chance to witness the world record-breaking, trick-shot stars of basketball live as they bring their signature spins, dunks and slams to the court, taking on their determined rivals, the Washington Generals, on Feb. 7, 2025.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2024 09:55 am
Multi-Platinum entertainer Thomas Rhett announces today that he'll be hitting the road in 2025 with his "Better In Boots Tour" Fueled By Marathon. Produced by Live Nation, Rhett will bring his "bombastic, good time energy" (Esquire) to 30 cities next summer across North America, including a stop at Darien Lake Amphitheater in Darien Center on Aug. 7.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2024 09:55 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced the opening of small game hunting seasons across New York. Depending on species and location, New York offers small game hunting opportunities from Sept. 1 through March 30.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2024 09:55 am
A new AAA analysis of five years of government crash data reveals a concerning trend: Child seat and booster use declines after a child turns 3, despite the continued need for these safety devices. This is alarming, given that more than 100,000 children were injured in car crashes in 2022 alone, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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Mon, Sep 16th 2024 09:55 am
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Mohammed Mia, 42, of Buffalo was sentenced Friday morning before State Supreme Court Justice Deborah A. Haendiges. He received a determinate sentence of 14 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2024 09:55 am
Tops Friendly Markets, along with our vendor partners American Beverage Marketers (Agalima), Daily Crave, GOYA, Grace, LaPreferida, NY Produce, Ole, River Valley Foods, Romero Foods, and Xochitl Chips, are proud to support National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) and local organizations like Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2024 09:55 am
Niagara University, in collaboration with local stakeholders, announced the release of the "Within Mid-City Niagara Falls Housing and Community Assessment and Public Web Mapping Tool," on Sept. 13, in the Russell Salvatore Dining Commons on the university's campus.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2024 09:55 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has released a request for expressions of interest (RFEI) for the adaptive reuse of Schoellkopf Hall, located in DeVeaux Woods State Park in the City of Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2024 09:55 am
The next meeting of the Lewiston Garden Club will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at the Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2024 08:50 am
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Mark Mortenson, president and CEO of the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens.
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Sat, Sep 14th 2024 07:00 am
The Grand Island High School football team and cheerleaders traveled to the Cattaraugus town of Yorkshire on Sept. 7 for their first game of the season. As they traveled to play the Pioneer Panthers, they had more than football on their minds.
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Sat, Sep 14th 2024 07:00 am
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce has announced its Citizen of the Year Awards.
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Sat, Sep 14th 2024 07:00 am
Mary Ehde has fond memories of fireworks displays at Fantasy Island during past Independence Days.
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