Fri, Aug 4th 2023 02:30 pm
Last week, Ten Lives Club and Buddy's Second Chance Rescue teamed up with police officers from across Western New York for the Police & Rescue Animal Calendar photo shoot at Canalside!
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 02:30 pm
Grammy-winning, multi-Platinum-selling group Casting Crowns will celebrate the band's 20th anniversary this fall. In anticipation of the album, "Lifesongs: A Celebration of the First 20 Years," two songs were released today: "All Because of Mercy," which is the next radio single, and the RIAA Platinum-selling reimagined hit song, "East to West," featuring Ben Fuller.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 01:55 pm
The Erie County Department of Health has taken an important step to making its ambulance service and training academy a reality for residents and visitors to Erie County, filling two leadership positions as of July 31. Karyn Krytus will serve as director of ambulance services and Donald Turner III will be paramedic program director.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 01:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $108 million is available for school districts to support student well-being through expanding mental health supports. The new state matching fund, the $100 million Recover from COVID School Program, will provide funding to create or expand programs to help students address trauma caused by the pandemic, prioritizing school districts with the highest need.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 01:45 pm
A University at Buffalo social work researcher and a local health and human services agency have received a $150,000 challenge prize from the National Institutes of Health to further develop a support program for pregnant and new mothers who have experienced trauma.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 01:45 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced hunting and trapping licenses and deer management permits (DMPs) for the 2023-24 season are now on sale.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 01:45 pm
New York state residents seeking motivation to quit smoking will soon encounter a convincing reason. Beginning Sept. 1, the excise tax on cigarettes and little cigars will increase $1 to a total of $5.35 a pack, marking the first such increase since July 1, 2010.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 01:45 pm
D'Youville University has announced the appointment of Katie Mallinson as the Executive Director for the Kavinoky Theatre. This new role comes in addition to her current position as the university's program director for the Master of Fine Arts in Dramatic Theater Arts - the first acting and performance MFA in Western New York
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 01:40 pm
As it readies for a Aug. 9 ribbon-cutting of a new exercise court at Porter on the Lake Park, the Town of Porter announced it received national recognition for ongoing environmental improvements completed at the lakeside park. Supervisor John "Duffy" Johnston said the town was recognized by the National Wildlife Federation for its efforts in creating a Certified Wildlife Habitat at POTL through NWF's Garden for Wildlife movement.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 01:40 pm
(Thursday) evening, officers responded to a shots fired call at the 900 block of Niagara Avenue.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 11:20 am
When your business accomplishments raise not only your bottom line but the standard in your particular industry, what do you do? If you're Seema and Fahim Mojawalla, owners of Grand Island's Island Ship Center (ISC), you offer to host a conference and share your steps to success with fellow business owners from across the United States. Then, according to Fahim, six years later when you have grown that business into a million-dollar operation, you offer to do it all over again.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 11:15 am
My name is George Hauss, and I want to officially introduce myself as I embark on my candidacy for Grand Island town clerk. As a resident for the last 20 years, representing my neighbors would be a great honor.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 11:15 am
My name is Kristen Obarka, and I am running for Grand Island Town Council. I would be greatly honored to represent all the residents of this very special community.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 11:10 am
Artpark & Company used extra-small font on its heavy-stock, 8-1/2-by-11 2023 season poster in order to cram in as many listings as possible. It doesn't escape me that this typographical method reflects the standard the performing, visual, educational and environmental arts venue has set by jam-packing summers with concerts, walks, tours and talks.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 11:00 am
"Thunder on the Niagara" is back at Gratwick Park in North Tonawanda this weekend, and hydroplane enthusiasts of all ages couldn't be more pleased.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 11:00 am
Boating season is in full swing, particularly in the Great Lakes region, which, overall, offers the best on-water fun this time of year.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 11:00 am
The 43rd annual Wheatfield Family Picnic this Sunday, Aug. 6, at Fairmount Park is considered by the organizer as the highlight of the summer for the town.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 10:55 am
This is a very common question that comes from most potential home sellers who wonder if the spring market is the best market to capitalize on their investment; or is there any other time during the year that is just as good - or better?
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 09:55 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Aug. 4, 2023
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 09:25 am
Adams Fire Co. in Wheatfield has already had success in its recruitment efforts this year.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 09:00 am
More animals have a chance to find a good home, as Tito's Handmade Vodka recently donated $53,000 to Diamonds in the Ruff. This donation will help fund the expansion of a new rescue center in Lockport.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 08:50 am
Island Dispatch Senior Contributing Writer Karen Carr Keefe last week posed the same set of questions to the two candidates for Grand Island town supervisor: Peter Marston, running on the Conservative line; and Michael Madigan, running on the Republican line. Both candidates currently serve as councilmembers on the Town Board.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 08:45 am
Island Dispatch Senior Contributing Writer Karen Carr Keefe last week posed the same set of questions to the two candidates for Grand Island town supervisor: Peter Marston, running on the Conservative line; and Michael Madigan, running on the Republican line. Both candidates currently serve as councilmembers on the Town Board.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 08:45 am
Island Dispatch Senior Contributing Writer Karen Carr Keefe last week posed the same set of questions to the two candidates for Grand Island town supervisor: Peter Marston, running on the Conservative line; and Michael Madigan, running on the Republican line. Both candidates currently serve as councilmembers on the Town Board.
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Thu, Aug 3rd 2023 07:25 am
The Carnegie Art Center will host a summer art camp, Aug. 24-26, geared toward children ages 8-12 years old.
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Thu, Aug 3rd 2023 07:00 am
Special Olympics New York will once again be taking on the chilly waters of Lake Erie to raise funds and awareness for athletes throughout the state. The two-day Buffalo Polar Plunge is set to bring thousands together for one reason: inclusion.
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Thu, Aug 3rd 2023 07:00 am
The Ted Reinhardt Western New York Drumming Festival will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at the historic Old Man River Restaurant located at 375 Niagara St., Tonawanda. This event is free, outdoors, and open to all ages and levels of musical experience.
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Wed, Aug 2nd 2023 09:45 pm
The Niagara County Legislature generously made time on its packed agenda Tuesday evening to address the important economic and community benefits of local arts and cultural organizations, a coalition of which are appealing to the legislature for annual operating support.
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Wed, Aug 2nd 2023 09:45 pm
The New York Power Authority has released its first annual integrated report, which details the operations and activities carried out by the Power Authority and its subsidiary, the New York State Canal Corp., in 2022.
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Wed, Aug 2nd 2023 09:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins was joined by leaders from the Buffalo VA Medical Center and local veterans to raise awareness about the new benefits available to veterans under the PACT Act, and to encourage Western New York veterans and families to apply.
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Wed, Aug 2nd 2023 09:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday previewed a year-long celebration of the centennial anniversary of the founding of New York's statewide park and historic site system to take place in 2024. Her team said, "The celebration will both highlight and build upon one of New York state's greatest environmental legacies.
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Wed, Aug 2nd 2023 09:40 pm
Deputy Erie County Executive Lisa Chimera and Commissioner of Health Dr. Gale Burstein attended the Catholic Charities WIC Healthy Baby Festival on Wednesday at Mang Park in Kenmore. The free festival was supported by local community agencies and sponsored in part by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, with concurrent festivals held in Chautauqua and Niagara counties.
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Wed, Aug 2nd 2023 09:40 pm
Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.7 billion in the second quarter of 2023 (April-June), an increase of 3%, or nearly $167 million, compared to the same period last year, according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Collections were more robust in the first quarter of 2023, growing 7.1%.
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Wed, Aug 2nd 2023 09:40 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara announced registration for the 128th annual YMCA Turkey Trot will open at 11 am. Tuesday, Aug. 8. Runners may register at www.YMCABN.org until race capacity is reached.
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Wed, Aug 2nd 2023 09:35 pm
The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence recognized Child Support Awareness Month in August by announcing listening sessions in two upstate counties to gather input on how to make the child support process safer for domestic violence survivors.
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Wed, Aug 2nd 2023 07:30 pm
Lorenzo Carcaterra, best-selling author of more than 14 books, will return to Wilson at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, appearing at Sunset Grill in Wilson.
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Tue, Aug 1st 2023 05:50 pm
The North American premiere of La Fura dels Baus' production of "Carmina Burana" performed to a sell-out crowd of 2,400 at Artpark on Saturday, July 29, marking the return of opera to the performance venue after a three-decade hiatus.
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Tue, Aug 1st 2023 05:45 pm
Remi Adelaiye-Ogala, Ph.D., knows that choosing a career in science requires a thick skin. An assistant professor of medicine in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, Adelaiye-Ogala is familiar with the ups and downs of competing for grants and peer review, not to mention the uncertainties of microscopic worlds that don't yield their secrets easily.
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Tue, Aug 1st 2023 05:45 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the Wound Center of Niagara was recognized with RestorixHealth's distinguished Wound Center of Excellence Award for January-June.
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Tue, Aug 1st 2023 05:40 pm
KSL Diagnostics, developers of novel diagnostic and therapeutic applications for immunology and oncology, has opened a transplant immunology laboratory to serve the Western New York region.
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