Mon, Jul 22nd 2024 05:45 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 21-year-old Sharief McBroom of Buffalo pleaded guilty this afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Debra Givens to one count of murder in the second degree (class "A-I" felony), two counts of attempted murder in the second degree (class "B" violent felonies) and one count of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree (class "C" violent felony).
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2024 04:05 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 30-year-old Jerry L. Simpson of Buffalo was sentenced this morning before State Supreme Court Justice Debra Givens to 23 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2024 02:15 pm
I feel as if I am repeating myself, but the Lake Ontario salmon bite is on fire! King salmon fishing is about as good as it gets.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2024 02:10 pm
Winding through the peaks and valleys of tree-lined roads in the hills of Cattaraugus, one may feel far away from the Buffalo-Niagara Region - but knowing the destination is a multigenerational, family-owned blueberry farm makes the journey all the more exciting.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2024 11:40 am
The PBA of New York State commends New York State Park Police officer Nathan Sibenik for his quick and decisive action that saved the life of a woman experiencing a mental health crisis at Niagara Falls State Park.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2024 11:40 am
Eight Days of Hope (EDOH)-Buffalo is back for its fifth annual outreach - this year providing 100 families with free home repairs in the Ellicott District.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2024 11:40 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.50, down 2 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $3.59. The New York state average is $3.62, down 1 cent from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.69.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2024 11:40 am
The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts (UBCFA) will present jazz vocalist sensation, Samara Joy, in a concert celebrating the season, in "A Joyful Holiday" featuring Joy and the McLendon Family on Dec. 17 (7:30 p.m.). Tickets for this not-to-be-missed show go on sale at noon July 26 at ubcfa.org, Ticketmaster, or in person at the UBCFA ticket office.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2024 11:40 am
Join us as we celebrate the life and legend of the iconic Tony Bennett with "Tony Bennett - The Official Musical Celebration" at the Avalon Theatre on Oct. 19-20.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2024 11:40 am
One of the most electrifying cult classic films in history will come alive one again at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino for a special one-night engagement. A special screening of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" will be held in the Seneca Niagara Event Center at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2024 11:00 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper (BNW) announced a hybrid in-person and virtual outreach event to update the public about ongoing efforts to restore natural resources in the Buffalo River Area of Concern (AOC) and the proposed removal of the Fish Tumors and Other Deformities Beneficial Use Impairment (BUI), on Tuesday, July 30.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2024 11:00 am
The busy Troop 829 B Scouts from Youngstown and surrounding areas are on the road again: After a 31-hour train ride across America, they arrived in Cimarron, New Mexico, to spend the next 12 days - and over 80 miles - on a trail, backpacking thought one of the Boy Scouts of America's premiere high adventure camps, Philmont Scout Ranch.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2024 10:45 am
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a plane crash that occurred Saturday in the River Region.
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Sat, Jul 20th 2024 06:45 pm
On Friday, Grammy-nominated recording artist Jeremy Camp released "Ready Now" featuring Lecrae via Capitol Christian Music Group. Written by Camp alongside Jordan Sapp and Emily Weisband, the track was initially featured on his album "Deeper Waters"; this newly reimagined version incorporates a compelling verse from Lecrae.
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Sat, Jul 20th 2024 06:40 pm
Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist Crowder released a new version of his No. 1 single, "Grave Robber," on Friday.
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Sat, Jul 20th 2024 09:15 am
If ever Artpark & Company was considering a house band, there would be done better than Yacht Rock Revue. Of course, YRR is off touring the country and releasing its own music this summer. Nonetheless, the band thoroughly entertained the audience with covers including "She's Gone," "Sweet Freedom," "Ride Like the Wind," "Brandy" and "Africa."
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Sat, Jul 20th 2024 07:00 am
Why would you "Shuffle Off to Buffalo" when you can join "Paddles Up" on Grand Island?
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 04:15 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 46-year-old Otis L. Johnson Jr. of Buffalo was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge Suzanne Maxwell Barnes to the maximum sentence of 25 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. He was sentenced today as a second felony offender.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 01:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced flags on state buildings will be flown at half-staff on July 19 in honor of Corey Comperatore.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 11:10 am
On June 25, the Republican Party held elections for 20 of its 26 Republican committee seats on Grand Island (there are two seats/election district for each party). Results are below:
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 11:00 am
The Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees and the Lewiston Community Lions Club held a joint check presentation prior to the start of Monday's monthly civic meeting.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 11:00 am
When it comes to having a good time on stage, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo have two very different definitions.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 11:00 am
Town of Niagara officials gave approval for $12,500 of masonry work to the west side of Town Hall to eliminate a major need affecting its police department.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 10:55 am
Just days before Artpark & Company's grand celebration of its 50th anniversary season, local elected leaders raised a glass to toast the Lewiston performing and visual arts venue.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 10:50 am
Ruth F. Cunningham (Zahn) passed away July 16, 2024.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 10:50 am
The Friends of Lynnette Slow Roll for Relay will occur at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Nike Base, with registration starting at 8:15 a.m.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 09:45 am
Some Niagara County Departments have been impacted by today's global tech outage. Our IT team is working to repair any systems that are down. It is intermittent across departments.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 09:35 am
The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center is hosting a centennial celebration, at 1201 Pine Ave. (corner of Pine Avenue and Portage Road), from July 20-27.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 09:35 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday signed legislation to reduce case backlog in family and civil courts by expanding the number of judges appointed and elected statewide.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 09:35 am
SUNY Niagara has received $50,000 from Lumina Foundation as the result of a grant program called the "Instagram Challenge."
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 09:35 am
Lt. Col. Robert Burnham, a Beaufort, South Carolina, native and a veteran of the Afghanistan war, assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, on July 18.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 09:30 am
Mount St. Mary's Hospital, in association with Catholic Health, announced Minsoo Kang, M.D., has joined its Neurology Center located at 4600 Military Road, Lewiston.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 09:00 am
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Shawnquilla N. Armstrong, age 32, of Niagara Falls, was sentenced Thursday in Niagara County Court by Judge Caroline Wojtaszek to serve the next 10 years in State Prison for her conviction of two counts of attempted assault in the first degree.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 09:00 am
The Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity, located at Stella Niagara near Lewiston, are celebrating 150 years of ministry in the U.S.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 08:20 am
My name is Ian Kinney. I'm a writer from Lewiston, and I run a small, nonprofit publishing company out of rented office space at my former elementary school, Stella Niagara. This Aug. 31, at Artpark State Park, I'm presenting the third annual Better Off Read Summer Book Festival.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 08:15 am
Coming soon to Academy Park, two marvelous midsummer evenings!
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 08:10 am
The Sanborn Area Historical Society is holding its 18th Sanborn-Lewiston Farm Museum Festival from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28, at 2660 Saunders Settlement Road (Route 31), Sanborn. Admissions is free.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 08:10 am
716 Day - a date of homage to Western New York's area code and an ode to local businesses and nonprofits - was celebrated Tuesday across the region. Several organizations used the occasion to raise awareness and/or funds.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 08:10 am
Joyce E. Donovan - 87 - of Lewiston, died Thursday evening, July 11, 2024, at the Elderwood at Wheatfield Nursing Facility in Wheatfield.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 08:05 am
Maureen Dolores Duffy, age 64, of Buffalo, formerly known as Maureen D. O'Rourke, passed away on July 11, 2024, at Erie County Hospice.
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