Thu, Jun 1st 2023 09:20 am
The American Heart Association, the Buffalo Bills and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield are teaming up to save lives. More than 1,000 people are expected to learn Hands-Only CPR at a special event June 3. After learning CPR, fans and families can enjoy locker room tours, on-field activities and more.
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Thu, Jun 1st 2023 08:40 am
On May 31, at 8:17 p.m., passing sheriff's patrols spotted an outbuilding on fire at Voss Manufacturing located at 2345 Lockport Road in the Town of Wheatfield.
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Wed, May 31st 2023 04:55 pm
The First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston has named the Rev. Catherine Rieley-Goddard as its new minister, effective May 1.
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Wed, May 31st 2023 04:55 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced an 18-year-old male from Buffalo was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan to 18 years to life in prison.
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Wed, May 31st 2023 04:55 pm
The Center for Exploratory & Perceptual Arts (CEPA Gallery) announced a grant totaling $25,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support the upcoming exhibition, publication, and community project, "Photography & the Holocaust: Then & Now," which opens in January 2024 and will run until May.
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Wed, May 31st 2023 04:55 pm
SUNY Chancellor John B. King on Wednesday announced the appointment of Bonita R. Durand as officer in charge of Buffalo State University, pending her appointment as interim president, which is to come before the State University of New York Board of Trustees at its upcoming June meeting.
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Wed, May 31st 2023 01:40 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital honored first responders from throughout Niagara County at its annual EMS Recognition Dinner, held on May 24 in conjunction with National EMS Week.
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Wed, May 31st 2023 01:40 pm
Empire State Development (ESD) announced the opening of the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor's (MSAAHC's) new headquarters and visitor center.
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Wed, May 31st 2023 01:40 pm
The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) developed an innovative and practical solution for first responders to use when interacting with residents who may have limited English skills or disabilities that affect speech or hearing.
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Wed, May 31st 2023 01:40 pm
As Western New York welcomes the summer season, Independent Health is once again "Bringing Healthy to You" with a variety of fun and health-focused programs across the region.
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Wed, May 31st 2023 01:40 pm
"The Big Bounce America Tour" rolls into Buffalo bigger and better for 2023 with a 16,000 square-foot bounce house and a brand-new customized sports arena.
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Wed, May 31st 2023 01:40 pm
On Tuesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $12 million from President Joe Biden's "Investing in America Agenda" for environmental job training grants under the fiscal year 2024 brownfields job training program.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 03:50 pm
The Niagara Arts Guild will host painters, both members and non-members, at a "Paintout" at the Kenan Center from 9:30 a.m. until noon Saturday, June 10. Painting and sketching will be done "en plain aire" on the grounds of the Kenan Center, 433 Locust St., Lockport.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 03:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday launched the educational listening tour for the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act in Buffalo.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 01:25 pm
Veterans of Foreign Wars Lake Ontario Post 313 Auxiliary presented a Memorial Day event in the 1812 Cemetery at Old Fort Niagara.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 12:50 pm
At last week Monday's special, year-end municipal meeting, the Village of Lewiston Board voted unanimously to support a recent Niagara County-enacted state of emergency.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 12:30 pm
The Friends of the Ransomville Free Library used book sale, in celebration of 100 years, will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 9 (open during the Tom Keefer and the Celtic Cross concert in the gazebo, which is 6:30-8 p.m.), and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 10 (during Community Faire), at 3733 Ransomville Road, Ransomville.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 12:15 pm
Retired Border Patrol Agent Jeff Wilson, of Western New York, was selected to represent the state in Berlin, Germany, for the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) "final leg" that will lead into opening ceremonies of the 2023 Special Olympics World Games on June 17.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 12:15 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski and Legislature Chairwoman Becky Wydysh are teaming up to host a fundraiser called "Wags, Whiskers & Wine" to support the work of WNY Food 4 Paws, a nonprofit that provides pet food and supplies to local pantries to help families experiencing financial hardship be able provide for their pets.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 12:15 pm
Last week, the Buffalo Zoo said goodbye to Kayin, the male western lowland gorilla who arrived safely at his new home, the Saint Louis Zoo in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 11:45 am
During a ceremony at the African American Veterans Monument, on Memorial Day, Congressman Brian Higgins presented the family of United States Army Pfc. David Evans Jr. with the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, Gold Star Lapel Pin and six additional military service medals earned while he served in the Iraq War.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 11:40 am
The Rich Entertainment Group (REG) and Buffalo Waterfront Management Group (BWMG) announce Our Lady Peace, with support from The Trews, will perform at the Outer Harbor's Lakeside Event Lawn presented by Upstate Honda Dealers at 7 p.m. July 14.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 11:40 am
Sublime with Rome has been added to the 2023 Artpark Amphitheater schedule, and will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, with special guests Funktional Flow. This concert is presented by Artpark & Company.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 11:35 am
Adam Arritola will be performing Wednesday in Buffalo, at Timeless Babez (87 Allen St.), on the opening night of a 55-date East Coast tour (the first leg of a full 2023 U.S. tour).
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Tue, May 30th 2023 11:35 am
Ransomville Speedway will honor the memory of the oldest feature winner in speedway history on Friday, June 2, with the Dick Wilkinson Memorial for the Sunflowers of Sanborn Mini Stocks. Mark Cerrone Inc. will present the racing program that also features kids rides.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 11:35 am
Just Buffalo Literary Center announced Ae Hee Lee as the 2023 poetry fellow. The award, which is open to adult poets of all ages and career stages, includes a $1,500 honorarium; a month-long residency in Buffalo this August, and the opportunity to perform as a featured reader at Just Buffalo's Silo City Reading Series.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 11:35 am
On May 30, at 3:48 a.m. the Niagara County Sheriff's Office communications division received a 911 call reporting a residential structure fire in Sanborn. It was reported that an attached garage was on fire and the home was believed to be occupied.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 11:35 am
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. on Friday announced the christening of the "Big Kahuna," a new tiki tour boat docked at Canalside. The newly built, multi-hulled boat is the latest to be added to the fleet of Buffalo Boat Tours. It will carry passengers on daily scenic Buffalo waterfront trips.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 11:35 am
The Niagara County Department of Health will hold a free rabies clinic at the City of Niagara Falls Hyde Park - Oasis/Centennial Pavilion, 911 Robbins Drive, from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday June 3.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 11:35 am
Old Falls Street USA is looking for local artisan vendors to sell products during weekends this summer. The season is underway and continues through Labor Day weekend, capitalizing on the busy tourist season.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 11:35 am
Returning to the stage that started it all for season seven winner of NBC's "The Voice," Craig Wayne Boyd was on hand recently to celebrate Blake Shelton's final season on the hit series. Boyd also released a new single, "Golden," and an acoustic version of "The Old Rugged Cross," which is the song he performed when he won "The Voice" as a member of Blake Shelton's team.
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Mon, May 29th 2023 01:00 pm
Following three years of pandemic-related cancellations, the Lewiston Memorial Day parade returned Monday.
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Mon, May 29th 2023 07:00 am
Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center's most important fundraiser of the year, "AHA! (Annual Hallwalls Auction)," returns to Asbury Hall at Babeville at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 1. The anticipated auction shows the works of 23 regional and international artists who have exhibited at Hallwalls in its 48-year history.
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Mon, May 29th 2023 07:00 am
The KeyBank Foundation has awarded a $25,000 capacity-building grant to Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity. The grant will help to fund an assistant construction manager for the organization, helping grow the organization's capacity to provide safe and affordable housing to low-income families in Niagara County.
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Mon, May 29th 2023 07:00 am
Independent Living of Niagara County invites everyone to its "All You Need is Love" celebration from 5-9 p.m. June 9 at the Open Air Bar, 2720 Maple Ave., Newfane.
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Mon, May 29th 2023 07:00 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the fishing seasons for muskellunge begin June 1 in inland waters, and June 15 in Great Lakes waters (Lake Erie, Upper Niagara River, Lower Niagara River, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River).
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Mon, May 29th 2023 07:00 am
The Erie County Department of Health's Office of Health Equity has three free sessions scheduled for its Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for Adults.
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Mon, May 29th 2023 07:00 am
The Carnegie Art Center in North Tonawanda will present its annual members exhibition June 3-30.
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Mon, May 29th 2023 07:00 am
Buffalo State University will offer local middle and high school students the opportunity to immerse themselves in one week of instrumental music, vocal instruction, or musical theater during the 11th annual Summer Music Institute held on campus.
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Mon, May 29th 2023 07:00 am
Wild Kritters of Niagara County has set the date and location of for its annual basket raffle. The fundraiser is set for Sunday, June 4, at the 3F Conservation Club, 904 Swann Road, Youngstown. Tickets go on sale at noon, with the drawing beginning at 4 p.m.
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