Tue, Apr 19th 2022 02:25 pm
Drums of VP Race Fuels, Hoosier Tire giveaways, and free pit passes will be handed out to the front row of each division during Ransomville Speedway's "Test, Tune, and Time" on Friday, April 29. Drivers will be racing against the clock to see who will be on the front row of their division's feature on opening night, Friday, May 6, presented by VP Racing Small Engine Fuels.
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Tue, Apr 19th 2022 02:25 pm
American rapper, singer and entrepreneur Nelly will perform at The Buffalo News Grandstand during the Erie County Fair at 8 p.m. Aug. 18.
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Tue, Apr 19th 2022 02:25 pm
The first-ever VillaCon will take place from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at Villa Maria College. The one-day convention will bring gaming, cosplay, animation, film, vendors, artists and more to the college, which is located at 240 Pine Ridge Road, Buffalo.
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Tue, Apr 19th 2022 02:25 pm
The majority of children living with Type 1 diabetes in the United States are not meeting their hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) goals, a measure of how much sugar is in the blood, and a leading indicator of both short- and long-term disease-state complications. Current research indicates that this trend is particularly prevalent in underserved communities lacking access to appropriate health resources.
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Tue, Apr 19th 2022 02:25 pm
April is National Donate Life Month and my staff at the Erie County Auto Bureau are pleased to join in the effort to alert customers of the donor crisis and encourage everyone to enroll in the New York State Donate Life Registry.
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Tue, Apr 19th 2022 02:25 pm
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be homeless? Did you ever think when you see a homeless man or woman, "How did this happen to them?"
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Mon, Apr 18th 2022 06:15 pm
A partnership between the University at Buffalo and the University of Zimbabwe to train future HIV researchers in Zimbabwe has received a $1.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health John E. Fogarty International Center to continue the program through 2027.
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Mon, Apr 18th 2022 06:15 pm
Worship leaders Bryan & Katie Torwalt introduced a new song, "Good News," available today from the upcoming new live album, "I've Got Good News," which will release May 20.
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Mon, Apr 18th 2022 02:35 pm
Held in conjunction with Earth Day, the AAA "Great Battery Roundup" is designed to encourage motorists to take old automotive or marine lead-acid batteries to a local collection point where they can be safely recycled and formed into new batteries. AAA Western and Central New York is pleased to participate with a convenient program again this year.
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Mon, Apr 18th 2022 02:15 pm
Tiffani Faison was crowned the champion on Sunday night's nail-biting finale of "Tournament of Champions III," taking home the largest cash prize in Food Network history: $100,000. The East Coast bracket winner scored 92 in the final round, narrowly defeating West Coast bracket and season one champion Brooke Williamson, who scored 90.
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Mon, Apr 18th 2022 02:15 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski encourages residents to schedule their appointments with the Department of Motor Vehicles soon for those who need to get their boats, motorcycles and other recreational vehicles registered for summer.
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Mon, Apr 18th 2022 02:15 pm
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced it is aware of numerous telephone scams targeting residents nationwide. It stated:
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Mon, Apr 18th 2022 02:15 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced $3.375 million in Conservation Partnership Program grants - the largest amount of funding for this program to date - for 51 not-for-profit land trusts across the state.
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Mon, Apr 18th 2022 02:15 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued an advisory to landlords reminding them that they cannot raise rents if they accepted or plan to accept funding from the state's Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which was recently expanded in the state's budget.
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Mon, Apr 18th 2022 12:20 pm
On Saturday, Community Beer Works marked its 10-year anniversary with a daylong celebration. Held at the taproom located at 520 Seventh St., the event featured a number of experiences and collaborations with community partners. Additionally, the brewery launched a limited-edition beer named "10th Anniversary Double IPA" to commemorate the milestone, alongside other pours from the CBW beer vault.
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Mon, Apr 18th 2022 12:20 pm
After a two-year absence, Buffalo's Best Kielbasa contest was back to crown the best homemade sausagemakers in Western New York. The culinary showdown took place Saturday at Flying Bison Brewing Co., kicking off the "Pils, Pierogi & Polka" event.
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Mon, Apr 18th 2022 12:20 pm
In 2020, Lockport artist Mike Weber of Niagara County Entertainment partnered with Natalie Brown, program coordinator of the Carnegie Art Center, to create an interactive mural trail in Niagara County.
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Mon, Apr 18th 2022 12:20 pm
"How Far," the long-awaited full-length debut from one of Christian music's leading female artists, Tasha Layton, is set for release May 13 from BEC Recordings. Produced by Grammy and Dove award-winner Keith Everette Smith, the 10-song set "brims with soaring ballads and bright pop gems, putting Layton's signature vocals front and center to extol themes of hope and encouragement."
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Mon, Apr 18th 2022 12:20 pm
The Network in Aging of WNY is hosting a complimentary senior health and resource fair for members of the public. The event will feature more than 40 different local senior and health care professionals and organizations.
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Mon, Apr 18th 2022 12:20 pm
The Bear's Den Showroom inside Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino presents eight evenings of summer entertainment this July.
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Mon, Apr 18th 2022 12:20 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.08, down 3 cents change from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.87. The New York state average is $4.18, down 4 cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.89.
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Sat, Apr 16th 2022 01:40 pm
Multi-Platinum band Lady A is inviting fans to join the "Request Line Tour," launching with back-to-back nights at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, kicking off Aug. 13. Each night, fans will experience the hit-packed set backed by rich harmonies the band is known for, while also interacting with the band in real time to directly request songs, making no two shows the same.
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Sat, Apr 16th 2022 01:40 pm
Four-time Grammy-nominated, multi-Platinum singer-songwriter Jewel released her anticipated new studio album "Freewheelin' Woman" Friday, via her own Words Matter Media.
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Sat, Apr 16th 2022 01:30 pm
The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center's board of directors announced the appointment of Brian Fuss, Ph.D., as the new executive director. He began on April 4.
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Sat, Apr 16th 2022 01:30 pm
At 12:42 a.m. Saturday, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office communications division received a 9-1-1 call reporting a domestic incident on Washington Street in the Town of Wheatfield, Hamlet of Bergholz. Upon arrival, the male subject allegedly barricaded himself within the caller's residence while refusing to comply with deputies' requests to speak with him and exit the residence.
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Sat, Apr 16th 2022 01:30 pm
The founder of an east side mission has announced a major step forward for her new care and opportunity facility.
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Sat, Apr 16th 2022 01:30 pm
Tax collections for state fiscal year (SFY) 2021-22 totaled $121.1 billion - $3.3 billion higher than forecast by the Division of the Budget in the amended executive budget financial plan released in February, and more than $30 billion higher than DOB's initial forecasts from May 2021, according to the March state cash report released this week by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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Sat, Apr 16th 2022 01:15 pm
M&T Bank announced a $300,000 commitment to support the Buffalo operations of Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll), a national nonprofit that works in communities across the country to accelerate economic and social impact through inclusive entrepreneurship.
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Sat, Apr 16th 2022 01:10 pm
National Volunteer Week is April 17-23, and the American Red Cross of Western New York honors the work of its volunteers who give their time to help people in need.
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Sat, Apr 16th 2022 01:05 pm
Red Street Records recently announced the release of two additional versions of "In You," the debut single from artist and songwriter Iveth Luna. Along with the original version currently at radio, now a Spanish version ("En Ti") as well as a Spanish/English version of "In You" are available.
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Sat, Apr 16th 2022 01:05 pm
The American Heart Association believes that the extension of Medicaid coverage for postpartum care from 60 days to 12 months will make a difference to the health of New Yorkers and provide tangible steps toward health equity. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the measure into law on April 9.
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Sat, Apr 16th 2022 07:00 am
Spring is here, which means it is time to start thinking about gardening and planting flowers and trees.
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Sat, Apr 16th 2022 07:00 am
On a Monday morning 12 years ago last month, Chris Taylor and Travis Smith sat in a very small office in a strip plaza at 1703 Grand Island Blvd., and began their own automobile-selling business with two preowned cars parked next to a motel down the street.
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Fri, Apr 15th 2022 11:00 am
The iconic white letterboard sign at the Center Street and Portage Road corner of Academy Park met its demise a few weeks ago. A windstorm rendered what was left of the marker unusable.
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Fri, Apr 15th 2022 11:00 am
Progress continues regarding plans to bring an Amazon shipping and warehouse facility to the Town of Niagara.
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Fri, Apr 15th 2022 11:00 am
It was close to a full house Tuesday evening as the Youngstown Business and Professional Association held its spring membership meeting at Ray's Tavern on Lake Road in Porter.
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Fri, Apr 15th 2022 09:00 am
A Democratic caucus to nominate candidates for the office of Village of Lewiston mayor (four-year term), and also for two four-year terms as trustee, will take place Wednesday, April 27, in the Morgan Lewis Boardroom inside the Red Brick Municipal Building, 145 N. Fourth St.
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Fri, Apr 15th 2022 09:00 am
Just four years ago this month, I wrote to the Sentinel and introduced myself to you and asked you to support me for mayor of the Village of Lewiston. Thanks to you, I am now Mayor Anne Welch. Thank you for believing in me and electing me four years ago. It has been an exciting and productive time for me and for our village.
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Fri, Apr 15th 2022 07:00 am
The cannabis dispensary sales issue on the Tuscarora Nation carried into its second week, as disagreements between tribal leaders and select gas/convenience retailers over sales of cannabis products remain unsettled.
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Fri, Apr 15th 2022 07:00 am
The Grand Island Recreation Department is teaming with the Grand Island Memorial Library and Miracle League of WNY to present an Easter egg trail and activities on Friday, April 15.
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