Fri, Oct 4th 2024 06:55 am
The calendar tells us it is fall. So, too, Mother Nature gives us signs such as the color of the leaves changing, shorter days, cooler nights and also the return of the Pacific salmon to their native tributaries.
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Thu, Oct 3rd 2024 07:15 pm
With the school year in full swing, the conversation around cellphone bans in classrooms is gaining attention across Western New York. As more schools - including Lackawanna City School District - adopt policies to limit students' access to phones during class, parents and educators are seeking guidance on how to navigate this increasingly prevalent issue.
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Thu, Oct 3rd 2024 07:15 pm
Some capital improvement projects are underway at the Niagara County Golf Course, but the course is still open to golfers as long as weather permits, according to Niagara County Legislator Rick Abbott. The county course is located on Davison Road in Lockport.
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Thu, Oct 3rd 2024 07:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a tentative contract agreement between the state of New York and two units represented by the Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers Inc. serving members of the New York State Police.
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Thu, Oct 3rd 2024 07:10 pm
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will offer a free event in Niagara Falls about how healthy habits can improve both the body and the mind.
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Thu, Oct 3rd 2024 07:10 pm
VICE TV, the Emmy-winning international television network from VICE Media, announced "Black Comedy in America," a new docuseries produced by SMAC Productions and She Ready Productions and hosted by comedians Tiffany Haddish, Chris Spencer and Ryan Davis, premieres Tuesday, Oct. 15 (10 p.m. ET/PT).
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Wed, Oct 2nd 2024 07:55 pm
Geological organizations from Western New York will celebrate National Earth Science Week, informing the public of what geologists and earth scientists do, their importance to society; and the various career opportunities that are available.
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Wed, Oct 2nd 2024 07:45 pm
Season four winner and eight-time Grammy Award-winner Carrie Underwood officially joins the "American Idol" judging panel, alongside returning judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, and host Ryan Seacrest.
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Wed, Oct 2nd 2024 07:45 pm
Four-time Emmy-winner Derek Hough will bring his all-new "Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays" tour to Shea's Buffalo Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 2. Buffalo is the second stop on a 38-city tour.
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Wed, Oct 2nd 2024 07:40 pm
Rend Collective delivers its first release in two years with the new songs "Holy Trouble" + "What I was Made For" available now. Returning to their roots, Rend Collective's new songs showcase the group with open minds anticipating what God has in store for them.
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Wed, Oct 2nd 2024 07:40 pm
The Friends of the Lewiston Library invite the community for an evening of festivities at the annual friendly gathering at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16. Organizers said the event is always a crowd-pleaser, as the Friends showcase the support and gifts the group has sponsored this year for the Lewiston Public Library.
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Wed, Oct 2nd 2024 07:40 pm
Community Missions will once again present its annual interfaith community prayer service for mental illness recovery and understanding. The event will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Bacon Memorial Presbyterian Church, 166 59th St., Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Oct 2nd 2024 07:35 pm
Towne Hyundai of Orchard Park, a dealership of the Towne Automotive Group, presented FeedMore WNY with a $100,000 donation to support FeedMore WNY's new campus project. The presentation was held at Towne Hyundai at 3525 Southwestern Blvd.
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Wed, Oct 2nd 2024 06:40 pm
A small University at Buffalo clinical trial has found that, at low doses, lithium aspartate is ineffective in treating the fatigue and brain fog that is often a persistent feature of long COVID; however, a supplemental dose-finding study found some evidence that higher doses may be effective.
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Wed, Oct 2nd 2024 06:40 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns announced his office will be conducting a "Passports on the Move" outreach event at select AAA travel and insurance centers.Each event are for first-time passport applicants only. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the Erie County Clerk's Outreach Center at 716-858-8864.
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Wed, Oct 2nd 2024 06:35 pm
Grammy Award-winning group Elevation Worship and Pastor Steven Furtick announce the "Elevation Nights Tour" in 2025 featuring eight new arena dates. The tour will kick off on Feb. 25 in Fort Worth, Texas, and conclude March 6 in Washington, D.C.
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Wed, Oct 2nd 2024 06:35 pm
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will hold an awareness presentation about Alzheimer's disease and dementia for families caring for someone with Down syndrome. The program will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the WNY Chapter offices located at 6400 Sheridan Drive, Suite 320, in Amherst.
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Wed, Oct 2nd 2024 05:15 pm
Natalie Layne is a musical prodigy and, because of that, it wouldn't be shocking if the 20-something Colorado singer and pianist was, well, a little full of herself. Fortunately, a phone interview revealed Layne is as she comes across in her lyrics and videos: joyful.
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Wed, Oct 2nd 2024 10:10 am
The Francis Center held "A Night of Jazz" on Saturday inside the Stella Niagara dining room. A full house was entertained by the Ladies' First Sextet as sponsored by the Maid of the Mist, and enjoyed a charcuterie display prepared by Personal Touch, auctions, a raffle, and a gift card board.
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Wed, Oct 2nd 2024 10:05 am
Friends of Muhammad Z. Zaman and members of the wider Buffalo art community are coming together to host a special art sale and benefit at Hunt Gallery/Beebe's at the Gallery.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
Today, Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian and Mark Twain Prize recipient Kevin Hart announced he will be rolling into second and third shows in eight cities on the 2025 leg of his wildly popular "Acting My Age" stand-up comedy tour.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
The 2024 International Games continue Sunday, Oct. 6, when quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets face quarterback Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings at 9:30 a.m. ET at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - the first of three consecutive NFL games in London.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
It may only just be the start of fall, but we are already thinking about spring - with the powerhouse voices of Melissa Etheridge and Joss Stone arriving April 23, 2025, at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino. The showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4, through ticketmaster.ca.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
"Soul Train Night" - all aboard the funk express! The remaining 11 couples on "Dancing with the Stars" get their groove on with performances worthy of being seen on the iconic musical variety television show "Soul Train." "Soul Train Night" airs on a special night as part of a two-night event beginning Monday, Oct. 7 (8-10:01 p.m. EDT), broadcasting across both ABC and Disney+ in local time zones and next day on Hulu.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
Preeclampsia and cardiac conditions are leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality, and Fatima's Heart: Mommy Meals and Miles aims to provide tools, education and support to Niagara County mothers at high risk.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
Dr. Thomas Sheeran, a justice in the Town of Lewiston, was elected to the position of president of the New York State Magistrate's Association at the annual conference in September.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
The Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA is hosting a virtual holiday hiring event from Oct. 7-11. Anyone looking to apply for a part-time, full-time, key-holder, supervisor or seasonal position at various stores within the mall is invited to visit www.fashionoutletsniagara.com/Jobs to apply.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
The Poloncarz administration today performed its Erie County charter-mandated action of submitting Erie County's major revenues and expenses report to the Erie County comptroller, a procedural action that must take place no later than Oct. 1 as the administration prepares to release the proposed 2025 budget.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
On the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to expand insurance coverage of breast cancer screening and imaging to include procedures as recommended by nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines for the detection of breast cancer.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
Niagara County Social Services Commissioner Meghan Lutz today announced the 2024-25 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) application window will open on Friday, Nov. 1, with a streamlined application process. Applications have already been sent to qualified individuals that received HEAP last year and meet the early outreach criteria.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is proud to observe Fire Prevention Week 2024 (Oct. 6-12). This coincides with the efforts of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). This year's theme, "Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You!," underscores the vital role smoke alarms play in day-to-day fire safety.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
The Niagara Beautification Commission (NBC) announced its third annual "We Love Halloween" contest is underway.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
During Infant Safe Sleep and SIDS Awareness Month, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing guidelines to help parents create a safe sleep environment for babies with the safe sleep product guide.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 10:10 am
The holiday season kicks off at the historic mansion at Knox Farm State Park where more than 70 artisans and craftspeople from across Western New York will be selling a wide variety of quality art and handcrafted merchandise. Hosted by the Friends of Knox Farm State Park, this popular annual event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2-3.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 09:55 am
On Saturday, Oct. 12, Niagara Pride will host its largest silent auction and basket raffle ever, with proceeds going to the Jean Hopkins Scholarship, designed to help LGBTQ+ youth pursuing higher education.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 09:55 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to fight the addictive effects of gambling. Legislation S1550/A1118 requires all advertisements for gambling and sports betting to include warnings about the potential harmful and addictive effects of gambling.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 05:50 pm
Right up there with pumpkin spice football and Josh Allen hurdling opponents in iconic, season-changing markers is the annual Harvest & Hops Festival in Lewiston.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 05:50 pm
The New York Power Authority staged its annual Wildlife Festival Saturday on the Power Authority grounds next to Niagara University.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 01:15 pm
Sportsmen will now be able to hunt big game by rifle in Niagara County with the signing of Senate bill S.8382B by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 01:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state entities are actively preparing ahead of a possible strike at ports from Maine to Texas beginning Oct. 1, as negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) are ongoing.
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