Wed, Oct 12th 2022 04:25 pm
The Niagara County Department of Employment and Training will hold a career fair, for those seeking employment, from 12:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the Niagara Riverside Resort, 7001 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls. Close to 70 companies with open positions have signed up to take part, and there is still room for employers who would like to participate.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2022 04:25 pm
The Golisano Medical Oncology Center, a member site of the Roswell Park Care Network, has received Association for Clinical Oncology Quality Oncology Practice Initiative certification for the next three years.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2022 04:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced more than $246 million in federal funding to support counterterrorism and emergency preparedness efforts across New York.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2022 04:05 pm
Nationally renowned criminologist Danielle Slakoff, Ph.D., will discuss her work on the relationship between the media, intimate partner violence, and identity during a presentation hosted by Niagara University's Office of Violence Prevention and Education on Friday, Oct. 21, at 1 p.m. in the Russell Salvatore Dining Commons. The presentation is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2022 04:05 pm
Medicare open enrollment begins Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. It's the time when beneficiaries can make changes in their health plan or prescription drug coverage and other options that take effect Jan. 1.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2022 04:05 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced it has started mailing additional financial relief to eligible New Yorkers. The Tax Department is issuing $475 million in additional New York state child and earned income tax payments to about 1.8 million people. Most of the checks should arrive by the end of October.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2022 04:05 pm
The Winery at Marjim Manor will hold a repeat performance of its murder-mystery dinner theater, "Bison Bob's Jamboree," at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2022 11:35 am
The Niagara County Board of Elections announced the last day to register to vote for the Nov. 8 general election is Oct. 14. The Board of Elections will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, and until 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, for the purpose of registering individuals.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2022 09:20 am
From 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, Artpark & Company will present the first "Native Fall Harvest Celebration" of thanks with traditional songs, dance, harvest storytelling, a lacrosse workshop, interactive activities and a cornhusk doll workshop. Admission is free.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2022 09:15 am
On Tuesday, Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Becky Wydysh said, "We are all deeply saddened by the passing of retired Niagara County Court Judge Matt Murphy."
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Wed, Oct 12th 2022 09:15 am
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn on Tuesday announced a jury found 63-year-old John M. Sauberan of Buffalo guilty of one count of murder in the second degree (class "A-I" felony). Jurors rendered a decision in the afternoon after three hours of deliberation following a five-day trial, convicting the defendant of the only charge in the indictment against him.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2022 08:00 am
Officials in the Village of Lewiston are uncertain if the Lewiston Event Center can be converted into a 300-unit self-storage facility. Confusion centers on primary vs. accessory use in a B-1 zoned area, the definition of a warehouse, and what the codebook allows as it pertains to permitted stowage.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2022 07:00 am
For many years, Independent Living of Niagara County (ILNC) has encouraged citizens with disabilities to participate in the electoral process and make their preferences known about the candidates on the ballot in November - but first, voters need to learn more about those running to make an informed decision.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2022 03:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced a federal grant totaling $365,535 awarded to the Massachusetts Avenue Project and Grassroots Gardens of Western New York. Funding comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is awarded through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture's Community Food Projects Grant program. It will support the Buffalo Food Justice Project, which aims to address food equity and access in underserved communities.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2022 03:45 pm
Disney+ announced the premiere of the new documentary film "Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage?"
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Tue, Oct 11th 2022 02:50 pm
Fresh off its successful premiere on Sept. 27, the brand-new Bobby Flay series "Bobby's Triple Threat" has already been picked up for a second season to air in 2023, it was announced by Jane Latman, president of home and food content and streaming, Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2022 02:50 pm
At 6:14 p.m. Monday, Niagara Falls Fire Department crews responded to a fire at Myles Scrap Yard at 5501 Lockport Road. Multiple vehicles on the southwest section of the yard were on fire. Because of the location, it took several hours to bring it under control, due to the difficulty getting equipment back to the area of the fire.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2022 02:45 pm
The New York Army National Guard was the only state Army National Guard to exceed its recruiting goals for the federal fiscal year, which ended on Sept. 30, 2022.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2022 02:45 pm
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the YWCA of the Niagara Frontier will host "Coffee and Conversation" at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 32 Cottage St., Lockport. This roundtable discussion will give attendees the opportunity to learn about the wraparound domestic violence services available throughout Niagara County, with a focus on law enforcement.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2022 02:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced a federal grant totaling $249,369 awarded to the University at Buffalo. Funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and awarded through the Collaborative Research grant program, the grant funding will lay the foundation for a print manuscript and a corresponding website on the Cataract House, historically located in Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2022 02:40 pm
On Oct. 13, the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus' health and well-being division will present its second annual "Food as Medicine Symposium," bringing together a range of national and local pioneers in the field to discuss research and policy in the "Food as Medicine" space.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2022 02:40 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center announced it is accepting applications for the 2023 Kenny Awards, which will be held at Shea's Buffalo Theatre at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2023.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2022 02:40 pm
Legendary Canadian band Blue Rodeo will send fans head over heels Dec. 10 at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2022 02:40 pm
Kevin O'Connor used to walk five miles from his apartment complex in Lockport to get to the nearest grocery store. But for the last two years, he's had access to food from a more convenient location: the Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Niagara County's Veggie Van mobile market.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2022 02:35 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns and the Erie County Office for People with Disabilities will hold a special DisAbility Awareness Outreach Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Erie County Auto Bureau located in the Eastern Hills Mall, 4545 Transit Road, Williamsville. Those interested should use the main entrance by Duff's. No appointment is required.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2022 02:30 pm
Duran Duran has confirmed details of a brand-new, 75-minute docu-concert titled "A Hollywood High." The film captures the band performing live on a rooftop in Los Angeles, alongside exclusive interviews and archival footage that tells the story of a long-time love affair with the city. The film will be released Nov. 3.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2022 02:30 pm
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western New York (RMHC of WNY) announced the hiring of Krystina Burow as the new director of development. Burow brings to the organization more than 13 years of experience as a nonprofit executive in multiple facets of development, such as building relationships, strategic planning and fundraising events.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 06:55 pm
In celebration of the season finale of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" on Prime Video, Amazon Music and Prime Video are launching a new companion podcast, "The Official The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Podcast," hosted by actress and Tolkien super-fan Felicia Day.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 06:50 pm
On Friday, Prime Video released "The Wheel of Time" season one recap and season two sneak-peek reel during the "Prime Video Presents: The Wheel of Time & The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power" panel presentation at New York Comic Con. The panel also treated fans to exclusive first-looks at Dónal Finn as Mat Cauthon and Ceara Coveney as Elayne Trakand, along with a special welcome video from series star Rosamund Pike.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 06:50 pm
On Friday, Amazon Studios released "Where the Shadows Lie," a new song performed by Grammy Award-winning artist Fiona Apple from "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Season One: Amazon Original Series Soundtrack)." Available only on Amazon Music, the song was written by series composer Bear McCreary and appears in the season finale of the acclaimed new series on Prime Video.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 06:45 pm
On Saturday, Prime Video revealed the official trailer for the upcoming sci-fi drama series "The Peripheral," starring Chloë Grace Moretz.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 03:55 pm
Carolyn Moore was named manager of public relations and community affairs at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 03:55 pm
Legendary rock group The Guess Who will bring "Clap For the Wolfman," "No Sugar Tonight," "These Eyes" and more to the historic Riviera Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 03:05 pm
Western New Yorker and North Tonawanda resident Hollywood Mark was named a local Mullet Champ at the Buffalo Wing Festival held at Highmark Stadium on Sept. 3. The local competition put Mark in the running for the title of Best Mullet in the USA - against 24 other contestants from around the United States.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 03:00 pm
The Niagara University Family Business Center is celebrating its 20th season of breakfast forums with the following events:
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 01:20 pm
On Friday, Oct. 21, Grammy-nominated artist Crowder will release his Christmas album, "MILK & COOKIES: A Merry Crowder Christmas" (via sixstepsrecords/Capitol CMG).
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 01:20 pm
On Friday, Grammy-winning collective Israel & New Breed unveiled their new live project, "Worship Anywhere," via District 11 Entertainment. The 14-track album was recorded live at Camp New Breed in Nassau. It features collaborations with Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Joe L. Barnes, DOE and Nate Diaz - all led by Grammy-winning artist, songwriter and producer Israel Houghton.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 01:20 pm
On Friday, Grammy, Billboard Music, Stellar and Dove award-winning musician and songwriter Tasha Cobbs Leonard unveiled "Hymns" via Motown Gospel.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 12:55 pm
Ken Slaugenhoupt, right, president of the Historical Association of Lewiston, presents Elijah Smith, a member of the Deer Clan of the Tuscarora Nation, the annual HAL scholarship commemorating Indigenous Peoples Day, on Monday, Oct. 10.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2022 12:45 pm
Tom Welling ("Professionals," "Smallville") has joined the cast of The CW's new drama series "The Winchesters," premiering Tuesday, Oct. 11 (8 p.m. ET). The news was announced Sunday by producers and cast at New York Comic Con, with Welling making a surprise appearance.
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