Fri, Mar 6th 2020 04:50 pm
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is a 30-year-old nonprofit, presiding over an area of some of the most memorable waterways in the world. It's not just Niagara Falls, the Great Lakes Erie and Ontario, rivers Niagara and Buffalo. It also encompasses the groundwater, the creeks, the riverbeds and tributaries, all of which are part of the greater Buffalo Niagara watershed.
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Fri, Mar 6th 2020 04:10 pm
"At this time, Niagara County has four voluntarily quarantined individuals. Quarantine separates and restricts the movement of well people, who may have been exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick. These public health actions are precautionary in nature and follow all CDC guidance. We will continue to provide information as the situation warrants."
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Fri, Mar 6th 2020 07:00 am
As New Yorkers prepare to set their clocks forward one hour this Sunday (Daylight Saving Time), the Firemen's Association of the State of New York is urging everyone to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Homeowners with alarms that have sealed, non-removable batteries should test the alarms to see if they are functional.
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Thu, Mar 5th 2020 04:40 pm
"Shark Tank" investor, entrepreneur and FUBU CEO Daymond John will speak at the University at Buffalo on March 11 as part of the university's Distinguished Speakers Series. His talk will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
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Thu, Mar 5th 2020 04:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins hosted a meeting in Washington, D.C., aimed at tackling racial health disparities existing in Western New York.
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Thu, Mar 5th 2020 04:40 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued guidance to New Yorkers highlighting available resources and potential consumer scams related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
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Thu, Mar 5th 2020 04:35 pm
According to Catholic Health, pelvic and uterine health are important issues for women and can often be uncomfortable to talk about. Hundreds of thousands of females across the U.S. suffer from conditions such as pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence and endometriosis. While these conditions can vary from woman to woman, they all are treatable.
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Thu, Mar 5th 2020 04:35 pm
Two-thirds of school board members said they need additional support or guidance from state and local health officials in preparing for a possible coronavirus outbreak, according to a poll by the New York State School Boards Association.
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Thu, Mar 5th 2020 04:35 pm
Own a historic home listed in the National Register of Historic Places? Then you may have the opportunity to earn a historic tax credit on qualified rehabilitation expenditures.
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Thu, Mar 5th 2020 04:30 pm
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc., the nonprofit corporation established to provide oversight for the BPO's endowment fund, announced the re-election of John Zak to an additional one-year term as chair, and the election of Aleks Spellman and Holly Hejmowski as new directors for a three-year term. Additionally, Spellman was elected to serve as secretary and Hejmowski was elected as treasurer. Karen Arrison, John Yurtchuk and Michael Wurst will continue to serve on the board.
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Thu, Mar 5th 2020 04:30 pm
The Niagara County Office for the Aging announced today it had recently taken delivery of two brand-new wheelchair vans, expanding the office's transportation fleet to 11 vehicles.
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Thu, Mar 5th 2020 12:05 pm
In support of New York's ban on single-use plastic bags that began March 1, state Department of Environmental Conservation Region 9 staff delivered reusable bags and donated food on Wednesday to FeedMore WNY, the agency that recently joined together with the Food Bank of WNY and Meals on Wheels for WNY.
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Thu, Mar 5th 2020 11:00 am
Nik Wallenda will have to traverse the moon to top this death-defying stunt.
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Thu, Mar 5th 2020 07:00 am
The Zonta Club of Niagara Falls (New York) presents its "Carnival Dance" fundraiser from 6-11 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Niagara Riverview Resort (formerly Four Points Sheraton) 7001 Buffalo Ave. Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Mar 5th 2020 07:00 am
Approximately 200 students from eight high schools throughout Western New York gathered on the Niagara University campus Tuesday to participate in "Sacred Conversations," the third annual youth, race and equality conference hosted by the university's Rose Bente Lee Ostapenko Center for Race, Equality, and Mission.
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Thu, Mar 5th 2020 07:00 am
This Saturday, March 7, the WNY Media All-Stars will take on the Greater Niagara FCU Lady Ghosts in the second annual charity hockey classic at Buffalo RiverWorks. Tickets are $5 and available online (www.GreaterNiagaraFCU.com) or at the door.
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Wed, Mar 4th 2020 07:55 pm
Christian pop-acoustic band I AM THEY is bringing its spring headlining tour "Thankful for the Scars" to Grand Island. Presented by Family Life, the concert will be held, Saturday, March 28, at Cornerstone Church, 1290 Whitehaven Road. Opening performances will feature special guest John Tibbs.
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Wed, Mar 4th 2020 07:55 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins confirmed with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Federal Aviation Administration that, following years in limbo, there is new action on the pilot records database moving the flight safety measure into the final phase of implementation.
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Wed, Mar 4th 2020 07:55 pm
"Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back: SOS" takes on its biggest makeover challenge to date, revitalizing three local businesses in Ellicott City, Maryland, during a special two-hour episode airing Tuesday, May 12 (8 p.m. ET/PT), on FOX.
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Wed, Mar 4th 2020 07:50 pm
Niagara County Pride (NCP) will host its second annual LGBTQ and Elder Care Health Fair from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at the John A. Duke Senior Citizens Center, 1201 Hyde Park Blvd., Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Mar 4th 2020 07:45 pm
Following the guidance of New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and the State University of New York, the University at Buffalo has instructed its students who are studying abroad in countries impacted by the novel coronavirus to return to the U.S.
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Wed, Mar 4th 2020 07:45 pm
A new safety requirement heads to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's desk to be signed, and requires passengers 16 and up to wear a seat belt in the back seat of a motor vehicle - including passengers of ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft.
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Wed, Mar 4th 2020 01:40 pm
Daredevil Nik Wallenda, seventh generation of the Great Wallendas, will return to the highwire for a daring 1,800-foot-long walk over the active Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua. "Volcano Live! with Nik Wallenda" will air as a live two-hour special beginning at 8 p.m. EST. This will mark his longest and highest highwire walk ever attempted - and make him the first person to embark on a walk over the famed volcano.
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Wed, Mar 4th 2020 09:15 am
Surprisingly, the weather was great Sunday for the 51st annual Olcott Lions Polar Bear Swim For Sight, with plenty of sunshine and fairly warm temperatures greeting those plunging into the cold waters.
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Wed, Mar 4th 2020 08:45 am
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Wed, Mar 4th 2020 07:00 am
The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center is now home to a state-of-the-art broadcast, podcast and vlog studio built and operated by YoWOWa Media Services.
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Wed, Mar 4th 2020 07:00 am
The New York Department of State announced the availability of $4.5 million in federal grant funding for economic and community development within New York's northern border region. The grant funding is available to communities within New York's 28 federally designated northern border regional commission counties. The NBRC is a regional economic development partnership between federal and state government, which includes portions of the states of New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
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Wed, Mar 4th 2020 07:00 am
More than 100 jobs of various disciplines will be offered at the 2020 job fair sponsored by the Downtown Niagara Falls Business Association. The job fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at the new TReC building by NGTI (Niagara Global Tourism Institute), located at 616 Niagara St., Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Mar 4th 2020 07:00 am
The New York State Gaming Commission is joining forces with the National Council on Problem Gambling, New York state public health organizations, advocacy groups and gambling operators to dedicate the month of March to raising public awareness of problem gambling.
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Tue, Mar 3rd 2020 07:20 pm
Ryan Stevenson, an award-winning artist and songwriter, has released an infectious new single, "Amadeo (Still My God)," available now (listen here). The song, which released Friday, will be featured on Stevenson's anticipated upcoming full-length album, "Wildest Dreams," slated to release this summer.
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Tue, Mar 3rd 2020 06:55 pm
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Tue, Mar 3rd 2020 02:15 pm
During a novel coronavirus briefing, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo today signed into law a $40 million emergency management authorization for New York's novel coronavirus response. This appropriation will allow the state to hire additional staff and procure equipment and any other resources necessary to respond to the evolving situation.
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Tue, Mar 3rd 2020 02:00 pm
"Pints for Progress" No. 27 will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 26. The event will be held inside Gadawski's Restaurant, 1445 Falls St., Niagara Falls. Zak Ward is the musical guest.
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Tue, Mar 3rd 2020 02:00 pm
Eastern Niagara Hospital was selected as one of six hospitals across the nation to participate in a national pilot funded by the John A. Hartford Foundation and Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation to address elder mistreatment in emergency departments. ENH's participation, funded by a grant through the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York, will enable ENH to serve as one of six pilot sites in the U.S. to facilitate and study the feasibility of an elder mistreatment emergency department care model.
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Tue, Mar 3rd 2020 02:00 pm
Worship Leader and songwriter Cody Carnes will release his new studio album, "Run To The Father," on March 13 (Capitol Christian Music Group).
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Tue, Mar 3rd 2020 02:00 pm
In a collaboration of four free programs with The Historic Place Theatre, The Niagara County History Center presents a portrayal of two important women - Belva Lockwood and Eliza Mossell - who took on both political and societal injustices in order to change the world. "Influential Women of the 1800s" will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at The Historic Palace Theater, 2 East Ave., Lockport.
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Tue, Mar 3rd 2020 02:00 pm
Just Buffalo Literary Center is currently accepting applications for its 2020 poetry fellowship, open to adult poets of all ages and career stages. The fellowship award includes a $1,500 honorarium; month-long residency in Buffalo this August; and the opportunity to read in Just Buffalo's acclaimed "SILO CITY Reading Series" on Aug. 22.
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Tue, Mar 3rd 2020 02:00 pm
The Niagara River Greenway Commission will meet Tuesday, March 10, to determine the consistency of four projects. The meeting will take place at 3 p.m. in the NYPA Vista Community Room, 5777 Lewiston Road.
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Tue, Mar 3rd 2020 02:00 pm
Irish celebration band Rend Collective announced their upcoming new album, "Choose To Worship," will release both digitally and physically on March 27. The pre-order for the project launched Friday and includes the single "Day Of Victory" as well as a performance video for the track.
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Tue, Mar 3rd 2020 02:00 pm
The Create a Healthier Niagara Falls Collaborative will hold its first open house, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday March 7, at 1702 Pine Ave, Suite 104, Niagara Falls. The Nest is the new home of the collaborative's activities.
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