Thu, Aug 1st 2024 07:20 pm
The Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of James Burns as the new president and CEO, effective immediately. With an extensive background in business leadership and community engagement, Burns brings a wealth of experience and a fresh vision to the chamber.
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Thu, Aug 1st 2024 07:20 pm
The James H. Cummings Foundation, a philanthropic leader in the Buffalo community, has announced a grant of $250,000 to support The Salvation Army's Hope on Main Emergency Shelter project. This investment will assist The Salvation Army with replacing its family shelter with a new, modern and safe facility for the care of families experiencing homelessness.
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Thu, Aug 1st 2024 07:20 pm
The Niagara Aerospace Museum is hosting its second annual "Hangar Dance" fundraiser at 9990 Porter Road.
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Thu, Aug 1st 2024 07:20 pm
9 Lives Digital Group (9LDG), a leading technology firm based in Niagara Falls, has announced the acquisition of the former Globe Metallurgy property. This strategic acquisition marks a significant opportunity for the City of Niagara Falls, and the Buffalo Niagara Region, as 9LDG plans to transform the site into a state-of-the-art AI data center and logistics and warehousing hub.
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Thu, Aug 1st 2024 07:20 pm
Elderwood Residences at Wheatfield is hosting "Brunch and Baskets" to benefit the Home Assistance Referral Team. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at Elderwood Residences at Wheatfield, 100 Crestwood Court, and prepared by Chef Nadi.
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Thu, Aug 1st 2024 06:05 pm
FAN EXPO Canada 2024 is igniting the fandom anticipation with a guest lineup that will tingle your Spidey senses! From magical kingdoms to the depths of galaxies far, far away, beloved '90s comedies to teen drama sitcoms, plus a touch of Canadiana, this year's guest lineup will thrill fans of all ages.
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Thu, Aug 1st 2024 05:45 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 20-year-old Jameer M. Woods, also known as "Jaja," of Buffalo, was sentenced yesterday afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Suzanne Maxwell Barnes to 35 years to life in prison.
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Thu, Aug 1st 2024 05:45 pm
Erie County will host two free rabies vaccine clinics in September at the Erie County Emergency and Training Operations Center in Buffalo and Erie Community College (South Campus) in Orchard Park.
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Thu, Aug 1st 2024 05:40 pm
The continuing battle against sea lampreys soon will come to locations in the local area. A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service assessment crew will conduct work in Cattaraugus Creek Aug. 13-22 to estimate the abundance of sea lampreys. The information gathered will be used to determine the need for sea lamprey control.
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Thu, Aug 1st 2024 05:40 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health nursing division, in collaboration with the Niagara County Office for the Aging, is offering a free diabetes prevention program. This is a yearlong program for people who are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes.
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Thu, Aug 1st 2024 10:10 am
Television's most widely recognized music competition series, "American Idol," welcomes season four winner and eight-time Grammy Award-winner Carrie Underwood to the judging panel for season eight on ABC and Hulu. Music industry icons Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie will return for their eighth consecutive season as judges, and longtime host Ryan Seacrest also returns when the show premieres in spring 2025 for the franchise's 23rd overall season.
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Thu, Aug 1st 2024 10:10 am
Lewiston Estates & Antiques is celebrating its first anniversary at 621 Center St. - the Kelsey Tavern building that also features Century 21 and Giusiana Architects & Engineer.
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Thu, Aug 1st 2024 10:10 am
Today, the University at Buffalo announced the largest fundraising campaign in university history - and the largest in the history of the State University of New York system - has successfully closed due to the generosity of alumni and friends.
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Wed, Jul 31st 2024 08:20 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 25-year-old Tamaury Love of Buffalo was sentenced before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan to 12 years in prison followed by 15 years of post-release supervision. Love will be required to register as a sex offender upon his release.
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Wed, Jul 31st 2024 11:00 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for EJS Great Lakes Dive Solutions.
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Wed, Jul 31st 2024 10:45 am
The Lewiston Jazz Festival Inc. board of directors announced Anna Blickwedehl of West Seneca is the recipient of the 2024 Carol Calato Jazz Scholarship.
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Wed, Jul 31st 2024 10:40 am
In celebration of Artpark & Company's 50th anniversary season, Craig Walsh's "Monuments," a temporary installation created by the acclaimed Australian artist, will be unveiled at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, in Artpark's Amphitheater along the red brick road and upper lawn. The presentation will be preceded by an 8 p.m. performance by Montreal's Cirque Kikasse. Both events are free and open to the public.
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Tue, Jul 30th 2024 05:25 pm
Niagara County Legislator Mike Hill, chairman of the county's community safety and security committee, reminded residents that time is quickly running out for those who want to take the deputy sheriff/police officer examination.
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Tue, Jul 30th 2024 05:15 pm
Celebrating her first new single in nearly four years, Louisiana-based singer/songwriter Brooke Robertson returns with "Hey God." Now available on streaming platforms, the poignant country ballad was written by Robertson, Ross King and Jeremy Holderfield, and produced by Brent Milligan (Steven Curtis Chapman, Tauren Wells).
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Tue, Jul 30th 2024 05:15 pm
Hyde Park East will again present a neighborhood yard sale on Aug. 10-11.
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Tue, Jul 30th 2024 05:10 pm
The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) will bring its 152nd annual convention to Niagara Falls from Aug. 7-11 at the Sheraton and the Niagara Falls Convention Center. More than 1,000 people, including volunteer firefighters and their guests from across New York, vendors and visiting dignitaries, will attend the convention and related events.
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Tue, Jul 30th 2024 05:10 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center invites the public to its Schoellkopf Park restoration event in Schoellkopf Park to celebrate the successful completion of the project. Renovation was made possible by a $155,000 Community Development Grant from the City of Niagara Falls, "significantly enhancing its infrastructure and aesthetic appeal to create a safe and welcoming green space for the community."
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Tue, Jul 30th 2024 05:10 pm
Four-time Emmy winner Derek Hough announced dates for his all new "Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays" tour. The 38-city tour begins Nov. 1 in Atlantic City and includes a show Nov. 2 at Shea's Buffalo Theatre. Tickets go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Friday.
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Tue, Jul 30th 2024 05:10 pm
In recognition of Military Consumer Protection Month, the Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is warning members of the military community to be aware of scams targeting service members.
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Tue, Jul 30th 2024 05:10 pm
A glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drug appears to slow cognitive decline by protecting the brain, according to phase 2b clinical trial data reported at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) 2024, in Philadelphia and online.
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Tue, Jul 30th 2024 05:10 pm
Celebrate a vibrant summer evening on the waterfront with live music, food and drinks for seafarers and landlubbers alike! "Party at the Pier" will be held from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Buffalo River Fest Park, 249 Ohio St.
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Tue, Jul 30th 2024 05:10 pm
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is back in the national spotlight.
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Tue, Jul 30th 2024 12:35 pm
Two Door Cinema Club welcomed a most energetic and involved crowd to Artpark on Monday - entertaining those same fans with a robust setlist.
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Tue, Jul 30th 2024 12:25 pm
Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced that, as part of OTB's 50th anniversary celebration, the corporation will make the Tommy DeCarlo, Jason Scheff and August Zadra concert, taking place on Aug. 16, a show with free general admission tickets. Those wishing to attend the concert can pick up their free GA ticket upon arrival at Batavia Downs inside of Park Place on Friday, Aug. 16.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 03:25 pm
Eight Days of Hope (EDOH) Buffalo finished its fifth annual outreach in Buffalo, serving 351 families in the Ellicott District with free home repairs, providing over $1 million of donated work.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 02:50 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and the Eastern Niagara County Coalition for Rural Healthcare Access invite the community to a heart health forum featuring interventional cardiologist Dr. Aman Gupta as a guest presenter.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 01:20 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar is encouraging New Yorkers to participate in the state's annual survey for wild turkeys this summer.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 01:20 pm
Officials from Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel announced Saturday, Oct. 26, will be the first "Roswell Park Night at the Races" in the Historic Batavia Downs Clubhouse.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 01:20 pm
Destination Niagara USA is thrilled to announce that Niagara Falls USA will be featured in a captivating episode of the popular outdoor adventure show "Let's Take it Outside," hosted by Misty Wells.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 11:25 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center invites the community to "Party in the Park," a free public event at Schoellkopf Park on Aug. 1. The event will celebrate the revitalization of the park, made possible by a Community Development Grant from the City of Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 11:20 am
The Niagara County Youth Bureau is the recipient of funding from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services related to youth development programming, youth sports and education funding and youth team sports funding. Funding for the new program year begins Oct. 1 and runs through Sept. 30, 2025.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 11:20 am
Data from three research studies, reported at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) in Philadelphia, suggest that highly accurate blood tests for Alzheimer's disease are moving closer to use in doctor's offices. These tests could revolutionize the accuracy of diagnosis and provide a faster path to treatment.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 11:20 am
On Friday - the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar launched a new "Love Our New York Lands" photo contest highlighting removing barriers to public lands for New Yorkers of all ages and abilities.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 11:20 am
On Friday, New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced a program he proposed in January - to create safe and affordable rental units by rehabilitating dormant units - is now rolling out across upstate New York.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 07:00 am
The Niagara County Historical Society will host a "Cemetery Tales" tour at Glenwood Cemetery in Lockport on Sunday, Aug. 4. The public is invited to join the tour and meet some of the more famous people who are buried there.
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