Tue, Mar 7th 2023 01:50 pm
Houghton University and Kingdom Bound Ministries have announced a partnership on an increased level for the Kingdom Bound 2023 summer music festival, held at Six Flags Darien Lake.
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Tue, Mar 7th 2023 01:40 pm
The Botanical Gardens will be bursting with color this spring during a Western New York spring tradition: the spring flower exhibit, presented by M&T Bank. From March 18 through April 16, more than 30,000 bulbs will be on display, as well as fragrant shrubs and flowers of various kinds.
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Tue, Mar 7th 2023 01:30 pm
Commissioner Jeanette Moy announced the following 14 businesses were recently certified by the Office of General Services' Division of Service-Disabled Veterans' Business Development:
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Tue, Mar 7th 2023 01:30 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case has found 44-year-old Demario Baines of Buffalo guilty of one count of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree (class "C" violent felony).
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Tue, Mar 7th 2023 01:25 pm
In response to nationwide nursing shortages, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) has announced its "success in both adopting a U.S./Canadian recruitment pipeline and partnering with Global Healthcare Resources Inc., attracting over 20 registered nurses from Canada, the Philippines and beyond, as part of its new international nursing program."
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Tue, Mar 7th 2023 01:25 pm
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips" during National Consumer Protection Week, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is providing tips to save money on everyday purchases and subscription services.
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Tue, Mar 7th 2023 09:10 am
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is asking United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai to open formal consultations with the government of Canada to explore if the Underused Housing Tax is inconsistent with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
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Tue, Mar 7th 2023 09:10 am
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is inviting the public to attend a community meeting about Gill Creek, and give input to the development of a master plan for the waterway.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 11:55 pm
Today, the National Football League (NFL) announced that it will once again serve as the title sponsor for the sixth annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Battle of the Brains (HBCU BOTB).
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 08:05 pm
Today, Prime Video debuted the high-octane official trailer for the upcoming epic spy-thriller series "Citadel." The first season of the groundbreaking global series consists of six episodes with two episodes premiering April 28 on Prime Video, and one episode rolling out weekly through May 26.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 04:20 pm
Tops Supermarkets on Monday announced a significant contribution toward fighting food insecurity in Western New York.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 03:30 pm
The 54th Olcott Lions Club Swim For Sight was another fun day in Olcott Beach. The ice-free lake was still very cold Sunday, and many folks had a good time going in the water and raising money for the Lions Club.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 03:15 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced projects across Erie and Niagara counties are slated to receive over $139.7 million in federal funding as outlined in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2023 work plan released on Feb. 28.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 02:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced approximately $110 million was awarded to 86 projects through two grant programs to improve water quality across the state.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 02:55 pm
Niagara University and Pegula Sports and Entertainment (PSE) have announced a partnership to create career pathways and scholarship opportunities for students studying in the university's College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 02:55 pm
Statement from Board of Elections commissioners Lora Allen and Jennifer Sandonato:
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 02:50 pm
Calvin Ridley of the Jacksonville Jaguars has been fully reinstated, the NFL announced today.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 12:35 pm
John McEuen, a founding member of the legendary country/bluegrass act The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, is headed to the area for a concert at Sportsman's Tavern on Thursday, March 16.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 12:20 pm
With this year's tax season underway, New York Attorney General Letitia James has provided taxpayers with tips to help avoid fraudulent tax schemes. Attorney General James also urged New Yorkers to stay vigilant and report any suspected scams to steal personal and financial information to her office.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 12:10 pm
"I am deeply saddened to report that a member of the Buffalo Fire Department has lost his life while bravely fighting the four-alarm fire on Main Street in Downtown Buffalo today," Mayor Bryon Brown shared this statement on his Twitter.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 11:55 am
Michael D. Rhoney of Lewiston passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at his residence, under the care of his family and Niagara Hospice.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 10:50 am
The Niagara County Center for Economic Development will host the 2023 Agribusiness Outreach Forum from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday, March 24, at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Training Center, 4487 Lake Ave., Lockport. This is a free event, but attendees must register at https://www.niagaracountybusiness.com/featured-events.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 10:50 am
Buffalo's Best Kielbasa contest is back to crown the best homemade sausage makers in Western New York. The culinary showdown takes place at high noon on Saturday, April 8, at Flying Bison Brewing Co. - kicking off the "Pils, Pierogi & Polka" event.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 10:50 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston's next program is titled, "It is Impossible to Defend the Country: The American Revolution on the New York Frontier." Robert Emerson will present this event at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 10:50 am
Known worldwide for their chart-topping hits including "Drops of Jupiter," which achieved double-Platinum status, Train has enjoyed success for nearly three decades. In addition, the band has had five more Top 10 albums and six more Top 40 singles. At 8 p.m. Aug. 22, catch multi-Grammy Award-winning band Train at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 10:20 am
Multi-Platinum-selling country star Sam Hunt announced his "Summer On The Outskirts Tour" with special guests Brett Young and Lily Rose. The "Summer On The Outskirts Tour," produced by Live Nation, kicks off July 6 in Hartford, Connecticut, and includes a stop at Darien Lake Amphitheater in Darien Center on July 15.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 10:20 am
Grammy-winning musician Lenny Kravitz will deliver the "in memoriam" performance at the 95th Oscars, executive producers and showrunners Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner, and executive producer Molly McNearney announced. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, "The Oscars" will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 12 (8 p.m. EDT/5 p.m. PDT).
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 10:20 am
The U.S. needs more public health workers. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed that. But many students need to be able to afford the education that's required to enter the public health workforce. That's where a new training grant awarded to the University at Buffalo's School of Public Health and Health Professions comes in.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 10:15 am
New York State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt joined Congresswoman Claudia Tenney and Assemblyman Angelo Morinello on Friday, visiting the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) stations in Grand Island to examine first-hand what his team called "the challenges our CBP agents are facing at the northern border."
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 09:20 am
Spring is one of the most popular seasons of the year. After several months of chilly temperatures in many regions, spring provides a welcome reprieve from the cold.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 09:20 am
Various changes are associated with aging, and these can be physical, mental and emotional. Though each person manages these changes in their own way, there's no denying that social interaction can benefit people from all walks of life as they navigate their golden years.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 09:20 am
Chronic kidney disease is more common than people may realize. The organizers behind World Kidney Day indicate that roughly one in 10 people across the globe have CKD, which can develop at any age.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 07:00 am
The YWCA of the Niagara Frontier will hold its annual cash raffle on Saturday, April 22. The event will take place from 6-10 p.m. at the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Co., 3747 Lockport Road, Sanborn.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 07:00 am
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is hosting a movie-themed "Freshwater Flicks" fundraiser from 1-4 p.m. March 25 at Seneca One Tower (second floor).
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 07:00 am
"Miracles of the Eucharist Across the World" is composed of 27 panels created by Italian 15-year-old Blessed Carlos Acutis describing Eucharistic miracles that span the globe. On his website, he wrote, "The more we receive the Eucharist, the more we will become like Jesus, so that on this earth, we will have a foretaste of heaven."
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Sat, Mar 4th 2023 07:00 am
The Rev. Adam Arends grew up in Minnesota as the son of a Lutheran pastor, James Arends, who retired as bishop of the LaCrosse, Wisconsin-area synod in 2020.
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Sat, Mar 4th 2023 07:00 am
The Grand Island Central School District anticipates receiving $1.96 million in foundation aid for the 2023-24 school year, an increase of 14.7% over the 2022-23 school year, said Dr. Rubie Harris, assistant superintendent for school business and finance. Two programs that are anticipated to receive increases in state funding are the universal prekindergarten program and a new state program initiative called "high impact tutoring."
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Sat, Mar 4th 2023 07:00 am
The Rotary Club of Grand Island (https://rotaryclubgi.org/) is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser now through April 24 to raise funds for scholarships, family justice and trail enhancements. The club will earn funds based on the total weight of the pairs of gently worn, used and new shoes collected, as Funds2Orgs will issue a check for the collected shoes.
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Sat, Mar 4th 2023 07:00 am
Zonta Club of Grand Island is offering two scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to Grand Island women looking to advance their careers.
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Sat, Mar 4th 2023 07:00 am
Heather K. Garrett, age 39, of Ocoee, died Feb. 7, 2023.
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