Fri, May 13th 2022 10:15 am
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello will sponsor a blood drive, in partnership with the American Red Cross, from 1-6 p.m. Monday, May 16, at the Cristoforo Colombo Society Bingo Hall, 2223 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Fri, May 13th 2022 10:15 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center celebrated National Nurses Week by honoring, acknowledging and treating its nurses throughout the week of May 9-13.
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Fri, May 13th 2022 10:00 am
For South Carolina's NEEDTOBREATHE, silence was a chance to create something special. Speaking before a concert Tuesday in Ames, Iowa, keyboardist and vocalist Josh Lovelace recalled a particular period of production - what would eventually be chronicled in an album and documentary titled "Into the Mystery."
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Fri, May 13th 2022 10:00 am
The 30th anniversary of the Liberty Drive cleanup was held Saturday, May 7, coordinated by Town of Wheatfield Councilman Larry Helwig.
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Fri, May 13th 2022 10:00 am
Having successfully helmed their first production of "The Nutcracker" last winter, Greater Niagara Ballet Company artistic directors Mary Schnepf and Molly Vine are back with a new show sure to please families and children of all ages.
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Fri, May 13th 2022 09:55 am
Modest Mouse will bring their unique indie rock sound to Artpark's Amphitheater on Friday, May 27. Formed in the small town of Issaquah, Washington, in 1992, Modest Mouse spent their first decade together releasing critically acclaimed records before achieving mainstream success with the 2004 release "Good News for People Who Love Bad News" and the single "Float On."
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Fri, May 13th 2022 09:50 am
I am a fourth-generation Village of Youngstown resident. I was born and raised here. My husband and I have raised three young men, two of which graduated from the Great Lakes Training Center.
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Fri, May 13th 2022 09:50 am
Larry Quinn has a diverse resume after having played key roles in various real estate development projects, in sports with the National Hockey League Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins, and government.
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Fri, May 13th 2022 09:50 am
My name is Raleigh Reynolds and I am currently serving as the Village of Youngstown mayor, and am seeking reelection on May 17. I also serve as a fireman with the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co., and am a Vietnam veteran.
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Fri, May 13th 2022 08:25 am
John R. "Jake" Dunn of Lewiston passed away on May 4, 2022, at his home under the care of his family and Niagara Hospice.
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Fri, May 13th 2022 08:05 am
The Town of Lewiston had a relatively low-key work session Monday evening with a handful of smaller news items of note.
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Thu, May 12th 2022 08:15 pm
Maria Taylor is the new host of "Football Night in America," the most-watched studio show in sports, NBC Sports announced Thursday. "Football Night" is NBC Sports' flagship studio show, preceding "Sunday Night Football" - primetime television's No. 1 show for an unprecedented 11 consecutive years - each week during the NFL season. Taylor debuted on the program as a co-host in 2021.
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Thu, May 12th 2022 08:05 pm
Recent major hospital systems report that the majority of patients who are currently hospitalized for COVID-19 illness are age 55 years and older. Older adults continue to be at most risk for severe disease and hospitalization due to COVID-19 infection.
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Thu, May 12th 2022 08:00 pm
Niagara Falls State Park and Arts Services Inc. (ASI) have released a call for artists to create a lenticular mural that will be part of the new welcome center plaza in the park. The welcome center is slated to open in May 2023.
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Thu, May 12th 2022 08:00 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos reminded New Yorkers that, despite the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning coming to an end on May 14, caution is still required, and fires can still easily and quickly escape and spread.
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Thu, May 12th 2022 08:00 pm
The 914th Air Refueling Wing will conduct an unveiling ceremony of a static C-130H Hercules aircraft at the Col. John Moriarty Memorial Air Park located near the main entrance inside the base on at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, May 15.
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Thu, May 12th 2022 07:45 pm
The New York State Public Service Commission announced that New York's electric grid and its electric utilities are prepared for increased summer demand for electricity. However, the price for electricity paid by full-service residential customers on average is expected to be higher than a year ago, depending on demand and weather conditions.
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Thu, May 12th 2022 07:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced resources for New York families amid nationwide infant formula shortages. On Feb. 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned consumers not to use certain powdered infant formula products from Abbott Nutrition's facility in Sturgis, Michigan; and Abbott initiated a voluntary recall of certain products.
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Thu, May 12th 2022 07:45 pm
In remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives, Congressman Brian Higgins called on the Federal Aviation Administration to reject a request by Republic Airlines to cut the minimum pilot training standard in half.
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Thu, May 12th 2022 07:45 pm
"HOPE Day," the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving to benefit Appeal, brought in $214,100 on May 11. Matching funds of $96,750 provided thanks to the generosity of Delaware North and other anonymous donors, added to this total to increase "HOPE Day's" grand total to $310,850 toward the annual Appeal's $9.5 million goal in support of Catholic Charities and the "Fund for the Faith."
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Thu, May 12th 2022 07:45 pm
The City of Buffalo's Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets on Wednesday announced major street paving and Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant sidewalk ramp construction, which kicked off in April, are proceeding well. Here is a snapshot of the status of the city's major ongoing street projects:
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Thu, May 12th 2022 07:45 pm
The 10th season of the Silo City Reading Series, a multigenre celebration of poetry, music and art held in Marine A, a 130-foot high abandoned grain silo on the bank of the Buffalo River, kicks off June 11 with an event headlined by poet Richie Hofmann, author of "A Hundred Lovers" (Alfred A. Knopf).
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Thu, May 12th 2022 07:25 pm
A new opportunity for federal maritime heritage funding opened this week, and Congressman Brian Higgins is advocating for the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park to receive an award.
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Thu, May 12th 2022 07:20 pm
Dion Dawkins of the Buffalo Bills will host the "Dion Dawkins and Ilio DiPaolo's Charity Cornhole Tournament" from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at The Lodge at Woodlawn Beach State Park. Put on with the help of the Buffalo Cornhole League, the tournament will feature two-person teams competing with one another in double-elimination style.
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Thu, May 12th 2022 07:20 pm
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection has issued guidance to parents who are experiencing frustration over the national baby formula shortage.
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Thu, May 12th 2022 07:15 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced $2 million in federal funding for Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park in Buffalo. The grant will support the development of a "play garden," including eight play areas, park furnishings, landscaping and restrooms in space formerly known as LaSalle Park, which is undergoing a major transformation.
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Thu, May 12th 2022 07:15 pm
On April 30, environmental conservation officer Damrath joined Erie County Chief Environmental Compliance Specialist John Hood at a household hazardous waste collection event in Orchard Park.
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Wed, May 11th 2022 03:40 pm
Garth Brooks will return to Western New York this summer for a 7 p.m. concert Saturday, July 23, at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.
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Wed, May 11th 2022 03:40 pm
The Smashing Pumpkins announced their North American arena tour with special guests Jane's Addiction. Produced by Live Nation, the 32-date "Spirits On Fire Tour" will commence Oct. 2 in Dallas and conclude Nov. 19 in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Bowl.
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Wed, May 11th 2022 03:40 pm
CMT and Sandbox Live announced "Naomi Judd: A River of Time Celebration," a live celebration from Ryman Auditorium, in partnership with The Judds' family, to honor the life and legacy of country music icon Naomi Judd. CMT will exclusively televise the public memorial service as a commercial-free special on Sunday, May 15 (6 p.m. ET).
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Wed, May 11th 2022 03:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the first-in-the-nation approach to bring oversight to pharmacy benefit managers with the creation of the Department of Financial Services' Pharmacy Benefits Bureau.
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Wed, May 11th 2022 03:40 pm
Susan G. Komen, the world's leading breast cancer organization, announced it will hold a "MORE THAN PINK" walk in Buffalo on Saturday, Oct. 1, once again returning to Buffalo Riverworks.
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Wed, May 11th 2022 03:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her administration has reached a contract agreement with the New York State Law Enforcement Officers Union, Council 82, AFSCME, AFL-CIO for a seven-year term running until March 31, 2023. The agreement is subject to ratification by union membership, which will occur later this month.
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Wed, May 11th 2022 03:40 pm
The New York Power Authority announced a series of awards for its customers that are making advances in energy efficiency and clean energy infrastructure at its marquee customer event the Customer Clean Energy Exchange (CCEX) conference in Albany.
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Wed, May 11th 2022 03:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins is calling on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to act swiftly, based on community feedback, to improve safety at the entrance to the Western New York National Cemetery.
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Wed, May 11th 2022 03:40 pm
The Empower board of directors has selected Diane Baehre as the next executive director of Empower, making her the first woman to lead the disability service provider since its incorporation as United Cerebral Palsy Association of Niagara County in 1954.
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Wed, May 11th 2022 11:30 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced record grant funding is now available through the New York State Council on the Arts. The agency's first five grant opportunities of fiscal year 2023 are now open for artists and arts and culture organizations across New York.
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Wed, May 11th 2022 11:20 am
Tickets are on sale now for the Niagara Wine Trail's first "Wine & Charcuterie" weekend food sampling and wine tasting event, set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 4; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 5.
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Wed, May 11th 2022 10:50 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced a request for proposals to redevelop the North Aud Block in Buffalo, the state's final remaining parcel to be developed at Canalside.
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Wed, May 11th 2022 10:05 am
Destination Niagara USA and the Niagara Falls Convention Center (formerly known as the Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls) will welcome attendees for the 98th annual Multiple District 20 (MD20) Lions of New York State and Bermuda Convention, May 20-22.
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