Mon, Dec 5th 2022 11:25 am
Victims of New York severe winter storm and snowstorm beginning Nov. 18, 2022, now have until March 15, 2023, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced Friday.
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Mon, Dec 5th 2022 10:45 am
First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown is sponsoring a Christmas Eve luminaria to light up the Village of Youngstown's Main and Church streets in celebration of the season.
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Mon, Dec 5th 2022 10:40 am
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is getting ready to welcome one of the biggest names in comedy for a special one-night performance. Tracy Morgan will perform in the Seneca Niagara Event Center at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Tickets go on sale at noon Friday, Dec. 9.
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Mon, Dec 5th 2022 10:25 am
Jingle Falls USA will wrap up for 2022 on Saturday, Dec. 10. In addition to the family-friendly activities on Old Falls Street earlier in the day, a "SantaCon Bar Crawl" will take place in the downtown corridor from 4-10 p.m.
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Mon, Dec 5th 2022 10:25 am
On Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 Il Divo will showcase their talents at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino as part of the "Il Divo - A New Day Tour."
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Mon, Dec 5th 2022 10:25 am
Ransomville Speedway honored its 2022 track champions Saturday night at the annual awards banquet at the Lewiston No. 2 Fire Co. hall. Breakaway provided music for the evening, and Donna Eick catered the meal. Track announcer Steven Petty served as emcee.
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Mon, Dec 5th 2022 07:05 am
Despite bitter cold temperatures, myriad residents and visitors lined Center Street Sunday evening to watch the second annual Lewiston Christmas Lights Parade. The roughly 60-minute event featured colorful floats, dancers, first responders and local leaders doing their part to make the season, well, brighter.
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Mon, Dec 5th 2022 07:00 am
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens says it has filled the month of December with "magical holiday experiences that will create unforgettable memories for all ages. Whether it's a family activity or a date night, the seasonal plants, lights and train displays will bring joy to all visitors. Make the most of this holiday season with a stunning tropical oasis filled with plants, lights and joy."
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Mon, Dec 5th 2022 07:00 am
"Christmas in the Village" returns Saturday, Dec. 10, to Youngstown, with plenty of holiday merry-making activities in store. It runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Youngstown Red Brick School Village Center, 240 Lockport St., and throughout the village. The Village of Youngstown presents the event with assistance from the Youngstown Business and Professional Association and local merchants.
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Sat, Dec 3rd 2022 12:30 pm
Despite high winds and wet, rainy conditions, Santa Claus did arrive safely in Lewiston on Saturday, to continue participating in Christmas Walk weekend events. Jolly Old St. Nicholas was scheduled to appear from inside his float in the International Peace Garden but, as the weather wasn't cooperative, opted to greet children and families from inside Deal Realty (451 Center St.)
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Sat, Dec 3rd 2022 07:00 am
The Dispatch checked in on John's Pizza & Subs owners Gene Mongan and Kurt Raepple as their business was coming off a giant lake-effect snowstorm and into a busy holiday week.
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Sat, Dec 3rd 2022 07:00 am
The proposed town tax cap override in the 2023 budget is being driven by a large increase in interest rates on $24 million borrowed by the town over a number of years. This includes $12 million borrowed to eliminate sanitary sewer overflows, explained Pam Barton, supervising accountant for the Town of Grand Island.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 09:30 pm
Village Recreation Department Director Brendan McDermott served as emcee Friday night at the tree-lighting ceremony ringing in Lewiston Christmas Walk weekend.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 04:50 pm
United Way of Greater Niagara's presidential search process has officially come to an end. Next month, Andrea Gray will step in to the role of president/CEO of United Way of Greater Niagara. Outgoing President Connie Brown will be staying on as a part-time employee to assist throughout the transition process.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 04:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies issued a record 3,062 tickets from April 1 to Nov. 17 as part of Operation Hardhat.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 04:00 pm
On Wednesday, the Niagara Gospel Mission invited local government leaders, veterans organizations, community groups, pastors, law enforcement and military members to take place in its first symposium on homelessness, with an emphasis on the homeless veterans in Niagara Falls, and the difficulties transitioning out of the military.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 03:50 pm
Athletes are asked every day to give their best and show their best. They cannot afford to show what they are going through on their face, though their body language, or allow it to affect their play.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 03:25 pm
In the American Revolution, the Haudenosaunee Six Nations were divided. The Mohawks, Senecas, Cayuga, and eventually the Onondagas would fight on the British side. While the Oneida and Tuscarora sided with the American Colonists. Within Tuscarora history there is a prominent figure from that time period.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 03:20 pm
It's time to twist the night away. It's time for dancing in the moonlight. Concerts are back and it's time to lose yourself in the music.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 03:10 pm
Many college students that are on their way to graduate college experience a second time of decision making: The decision to complete another year in graduate school or start looking for other options. Students that have earned a four-year degree must decide whether they are willing to spend more time, money and effort on another year of school. They must ask themselves if it is worth the hard work.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 02:50 pm
Hot, Spicy and Red are the pronouns for Korean food. The image of loud red is mainly used for describing Korean food. Koreans have a special affection for spicy food to the extent that they are known as combatants for their spicy taste. The reason is in the hot regions of summer in Korea eating a lot of peppers is common.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 02:40 pm
Being a college student can be very stressful, and for good reason. There are several factors that contribute to this. These include pressure to do well in school, having a job, participating in sports and activities, getting enough sleep, taking care of yourself and your family, etc. Especially with finals just around the corner, students are more agitated than ever.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 02:15 pm
If there's one thing parents encounter, it's the "Can we get a dog?" plea from their kids at one time or another. Chris Coyne and his family were no different.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 02:00 pm
Since the inception of the NCAA, the student-athlete agenda has been pushed upon the world and grossly underestimates how much a college athlete is actually worth. This has always been prevalent as the NCAA profits big time, When the little guy (college athlete) continues to get pushed aside without pay because that is how it has "always been."
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 01:40 pm
Picture this: the perfect 1950s house, with the perfect husband who has a perfect job, and not a care in the world. Sure, that sounds wonderful ... until it's not.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 01:30 pm
Wintertime weather sets a beautiful scene at the summit but, in order to reach the top, one must properly prepare to face the elements offered by the snow-filled trails.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 01:10 pm
There are many environmental problems we deal with today. However, one of the biggest problems is our ocean pollution crisis. According to www.condorferries.co.uk, 25 trillion macro plastics and 51 trillion micro plastics make up our oceans today.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 01:05 pm
On November 6, 2022 the Niagara's women's soccer team concluded their year competing vs Quinnipiac at the MAAC Conference tournament finals in Hamden, Connecticut.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 12:55 pm
Through recent years, college students have been on quite the roller-coaster ride. In the spring semester of 2020, coronavirus arrived and created a rift that will be difficult to soon forget. A lengthy list of colleges was forced to close their doors and send their residents home, changing their learning as they knew it. When it was time for students to return for the next semester, in fall 2020, everything was different.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 12:50 pm
On Friday, Oct. 21, Taylor Swift released her 10th studio album, "Midnights," about 13 sleepless nights from throughout her life. It is already taking to the charts. While promoting the album in her interview with Jimmy Fallon, Swift referred to herself as a "geriatric popstar" when asked about her age.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 12:40 pm
Living as a college student and training to be a future Army officer is a difficult double life.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 12:30 pm
Looking for special gift ideas for birthdays, holidays, etc. - and like to craft? These three ideas are perfect to try out!
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 12:05 pm
As part of its five-part consumer alert holiday series, the Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection reminds shoppers of New York state laws that protect consumers so they can make informed decisions about holiday purchases. To avoid surprises, DCP recommends that consumers carefully review and understand what to look for when reviewing return and refund policies.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 11:25 am
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office criminal investigation bureau is attempting to identify this individual, who may have been involved in the theft of two ATVs from the Ransomville area in early November.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 11:20 am
Multi-Platinum country hitmaker Brett Young today releases "You Ain't Here To Kiss Me (2022)," a new version of his heartfelt song dubbed one of Young's "best songs" (Billboard). The updated version of the emotional track arrives just in time for the holidays, a season known for its nostalgic nature.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 11:15 am
Following the coronavirus pandemic, mental health has become a growing concern, especially for young adults and college-aged people. Adjusting to college life is stressful enough in itself, so adding on the stress of the pandemic, more students reported having mental health problems. The need for counseling services or other mental health services continues to rise for this age group.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 11:10 am
Niagara University will celebrate the holidays with a community concert featuring performances by the university's Danceline, Dancecrew and choir.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 11:10 am
Congressman Brian Higgins welcomed what his team called the "long-overdue news that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is preparing to update its guidelines regarding blood donations, moving away from blanket, discriminatory rules banning donations from some gay and bisexual men."
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 11:10 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced its annual employee awards, which recognize outstanding work on behalf of the New York state park and historic site system. The awards included the L.L. Huttleston Executive Award, the agency's highest honor, given to a senior manager; the first Waletzky Award for Environmental Stewardship; and the agency's top peer recognition, the Maple Leaf Award.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 11:05 am
Santa was awaiting visitors earlier this week at the Academy Park toll booth. Across the field, meanwhile, the Christmas tree inside the Alphonso I. DiMino Memorial Band Shell was prepped and ready for lighting.
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