Fri, Sep 24th 2021 07:00 am
On June 29, Dan "Dambo" Gravelle of Niagara Falls was involved in a hit-and-run accident while riding his motorcycle. A SUV pulled out in front of him, making a left-hand turn, which cut him off and he "T-boned" the SUV.
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Fri, Sep 24th 2021 07:00 am
Back in July, I wrote about the terrible storms and flooding that did tremendous property damage across Niagara County. The torrential rainfall hit in a line from Lewiston to Lockport, wreaking havoc on many areas below the escarpment. Thank you to everyone who took time to file damage reports with Niagara County Emergency Services.
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Fri, Sep 24th 2021 07:00 am
After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wildlife Festival returns to the surrounding grounds of the New York Power Authority's Niagara Power Vista Visitors Center in Lewiston on Sept. 25 and 26.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2021 08:40 pm
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) warned New Yorkers about the risks of using or buying fake COVID-19 vaccination cards.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2021 08:40 pm
A company founded by University at Buffalo researchers is looking to employ artificial intelligence (AI) to improve treatment of vascular lesions in the brain, starting with intracranial aneurysms.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2021 08:35 pm
Highland Clubhouse has received a grant of $10,000 from KeyBank and the First Niagara Foundation to support the development of a community space where neighbors of all ages are welcomed for activities and education that foster improvement in the community.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2021 08:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced an integrated media and vaccine incentive program in partnership with all three New York professional football teams to support vaccinations among currently unvaccinated New Yorkers.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2021 08:35 pm
The EC200 committee is celebrating the fourth and final event in the EC200 Heritage Commemoration Series, taking place from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at the historic Roycroft Campus in East Aurora with an afternoon celebrating WNY Hispanic heritage. This free event will feature musical performances by Sol Y Sombra along with speakers discussing Hispanic heritage, with a focus on the WNY Hispanic Heritage District and the Hispanic Heritage Cultural Institute.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2021 08:35 pm
The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Buffalo Niagara Chapter celebrated the return of its annual Excalibur Awards Program, which honors outstanding public relations campaigns and tactics throughout Western New York. The organization bestowed 43 Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards and additionally honored work on behalf of Rich Products and the University at Buffalo School of Management as this year's platinum winners.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2021 08:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Canal Corp. is again increasing regulated water releases from the Erie Canal into Lake Ontario tributaries in Western New York this fall to extend fishing opportunities and enhance world-class fishing destinations.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2021 08:30 pm
All Dolled Up celebrated a ribbon-cutting Tuesday at 421 Center St., in the Village of Lewiston. Owner Kim Queffelec has expanded her original business in West Seneca to this second location in Lewiston.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2021 06:45 pm
As part of Monday's Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees meeting, Cambria Troop 8's Jack Olszewski presented a Boy Scouts of America proposal to install a new bicycle repair station outside of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce/welcome center on Center Street.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2021 12:10 pm
After receiving feedback from school leaders, the Erie County Department of Health is adopting school guidance set forth by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) as the controlling guidance for k-12 schools in Erie County starting Monday, Sept. 27.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2021 12:05 pm
In recognition of National Recovery and Suicide Prevention Month, the Niagara County Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (NCDMH), in partnership with the Niagara County Opioid (OASIS) Task Force, announced the launch of "Rise Above the Occasion."
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2021 12:00 pm
Disney Branded Television is developing an action-adventure fantasy series, "House of Secrets," with Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Chris Columbus and his 26th Street Pictures partners, Michael Barnathan and Mark Radcliffe. Columbus co-authored the novels in the critically acclaimed, best-selling middle school fantasy book series with the late Ned Vizzini.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2021 12:00 pm
Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Corp. officials on Wednesday announced the results of The Market In The Square and Country 106.5 WYRK "Famous Polish Cheesecake Donut" Northtowns versus Southtowns fundraising sale challenge to support ECMC.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2021 12:00 pm
Now that many venues in upstate New York are adding proof of COVID-19 vaccination rules to enter, tickets are popping up for sale on the secondary marketplace for events. Scammers are likely to try to take advantage of the ever-changing rules to trick people out of money by selling fake tickets.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2021 12:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday issued a proclamation declaring September as "Campus Fire Safety Month," which aims to educate the public about the dangers of campus-related housing fires across New York. With many of the state's colleges and universities beginning classes over the past two weeks, Hochul urged New Yorkers - especially students and renters - to take in their surroundings and evaluate their residences for fire safety measures.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2021 12:00 pm
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan and New York State Assembly member Kimberly Jean-Pierre announced Wednesday the New York State Education Department (NYSED) agreed to take action as a result of the legislators' letter requesting the extension of the Emergency COVID-19 Certificate program past its initial deadline of Sept. 1. The deadline has been extended one year, to Sept. 1, 2022.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2021 11:55 am
Researchers at the University at Buffalo's Concussion Management Clinic have developed a brief, standardized physical exam for sport-related concussive brain injuries in children and adolescents that can readily identify who is at risk for persistent post-concussion symptoms (PPCS).
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2021 11:55 am
"Welcome to Moe's!" will soon be heard in Hamburg, when Moe's Southwest Grill opens its doors on Friday, Sept. 24, at 5128 Camp Road.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2021 11:55 am
ABC will air a highlight show of "Global Citizen Live," a "once-in-a-generation" day of unity across six continents from international advocacy organization Global Citizen, on Sunday, Sept. 26 (7 p.m. EDT). The ABC broadcast will feature exclusive performances from across the globe by BTS, Jennifer Lopez, Lizzo and Elton John. ABC News Live and Hulu will air the 24-hour event in full, beginning Saturday, Sept. 25 (1 p.m.), and FX will air a four-hour compilation special on Sunday (3-7 p.m.).
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2021 11:55 am
On Tuesday, the Niagara Falls Police Department, in collaboration with several other law enforcement agencies, executed a joint impact patrol operation to focus on crime in the City of Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2021 11:55 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced funding is now available to help low-income households that have fallen behind on their utility bills during the COVID-19 pandemic. Administered by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, the regular arrears supplement is available to households who are eligible for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and behind on their heating utility bills, but that do not qualify for the utility assistance offered by New York's Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2021 11:50 am
A resolution by Niagara County Legislator Christopher Robins calling on New York state to consider a redesign for Route 104 in front of Niagara University to allow better pedestrian access to the Shoreline Trail and Niagara Gorge was unanimously passed Tuesday night by the Niagara County Legislature.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2021 11:50 am
A multidisciplinary research team led by the University at Buffalo has been awarded $750,000 to develop digital literacy tools to curb the deleterious effects of online disinformation.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2021 11:50 am
As of Wednesday, customers of the Niagara Falls City Market will be able to use their SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, formerly known as food stamps, to purchase eligible products from vendors.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2021 11:50 am
USA Niagara Development Corp. (USAN) announced a request for proposals for the redevelopment of a prime property in the heart of downtown Niagara Falls. The property is located at the intersection of First and Old Falls streets, two blocks from the entrance to Niagara Falls State Park, which attracts more than 9 million annual visitors.
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Wed, Sep 22nd 2021 11:50 pm
The U.S. Small Business Administration reached a major milestone Wednesday, as its Paycheck Protection Program direct borrower forgiveness portal recorded its one millionth PPP loan forgiveness application for borrowers seeking forgiveness for loans of $150,000 or less.
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Wed, Sep 22nd 2021 03:00 pm
What happens after you place an order for pickup or delivery at your favorite restaurant? The answer might surprise you.
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Wed, Sep 22nd 2021 01:05 pm
During Climate Week, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced completion of a $460 million modernization and life extension effort at the New York Power Authority's Lewiston Pump Generating Plant, and the digitization of the first of 13 hydropower turbines at the Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant.
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Wed, Sep 22nd 2021 01:05 pm
Niagara County Community College announced, "COVID-19 has once again impacted in-person events. Unfortunately, the 2021 NCCC Foundation Scholarship Gala has been canceled. Instead, guests are invited to join virtually throughout the entire month of October to celebrate and invest in NCCC's student scholarships and success!"
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Wed, Sep 22nd 2021 01:05 pm
Maureen Henderson was named director of the Niagara County Community College Small Business Development Center. She replaces previous director Lynn Oswald, who retired Sept. 1 after 12 years in the role.
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Wed, Sep 22nd 2021 01:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced the availability of $600 million to communities statewide through the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WIIA), Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program, and Intermunicipal Grant (IMG) programs to fund projects to upgrade infrastructure and make communities more resilient to flooding and other impacts of severe storms and weather events.
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Wed, Sep 22nd 2021 01:00 pm
Dash's Market on Hertel Avenue hosts Kelsey Grammer who is launching his Faith American Ale Beer IPA's. Best known for his two-decade long portrayal of Dr. Frasier Crane on the NBC Primetime comedy "Cheers" and its spin-off "Frasier," the four-time Emmy and two-time Golden Globe Award winner, actor, producer, director and writer will appear at the Hertel Dash's Market, at 1770 Hertel Ave., from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
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Wed, Sep 22nd 2021 01:00 pm
Pinnacle Travel hosted its Pinnacle Island 2021 Golf Tourney benefit on Aug. 13 at the Beaver Island golf course on Grand Island. A fundraiser to assist the Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island and other local groups, the golf outing saw 156 golfers form 38 teams participating. Additional Island benefactors from the event included the Grand Island Fire Co., Grand Island Police Department and Charles N. DeGlopper VFW Post 9249.
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Tue, Sep 21st 2021 07:20 pm
Tops Friendly Markets will welcome four-time Emmy and two-time Golden Globe Award winner, actor, producer, director and writer Kelsey Grammer to town to launch his Faith American Ale. Tops will be showcasing Grammer's two unique crafts: Faith American Ale and Faith American Calico Man IPA, and will offer a meet-and-greet and autograph signing for fans.
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Tue, Sep 21st 2021 07:20 pm
Niagara County Community College will announce an upcoming partnership with Keuka College. President William J. Murabito, Ph.D., and Keuka College President Amy Storey will sign articulation agreements on Friday that will facilitate seamless transfer pathways for students enrolled in the human services A.A. program at NCCC to a social work B.S. program at Keuka College, as well as the NCCC health studies A.S. program to a community health and wellness B.S. program at Keuka College.
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Tue, Sep 21st 2021 07:15 pm
Rotary members in Western New York and Southern Ontario will participate in the second annual "Dr. Ron Mergl Memorial Pedal for Polio" on Saturday, Oct. 2. Bicyclists, other participants, donors and sponsors will unite in America and Canada to raise funds to assist in Rotary International's goal of completely eradicating polio.
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Tue, Sep 21st 2021 07:00 pm
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo and Sisters of Charity Hospital have become the first hospitals in Western New York to offer what they called "next-generation technology" for dialysis care called the Tablo Hemodialysis System. The changeover to the new dialysis program within Catholic Health is aimed at improving the patient experience, while reducing the cost and complexity historically associated with dialysis treatment.
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