Tue, Jul 3rd 2018 05:35 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos advised the public that black bears are becoming increasingly active as the summer season ramps up. Homeowners can reduce the potential for human-bear conflicts by preventing bears from accessing food sources.
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Tue, Jul 3rd 2018 05:35 pm
Niagara County Department of Social Services employees recently held a "Wear Blue Day" to raise awareness about child abuse and to support the Child Advocacy Center of Niagara, a service of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. By wearing blue and donating a dollar or more each, they demonstrated their commitment to preventing child abuse and supporting strong families. The effort raised $250 for the Child Advocacy Center.
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Tue, Jul 3rd 2018 05:35 pm
Two Niagara University graduate students presented their research at the 13th annual Symposium on Information Assurance, which was held June 5-6 at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany.
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Tue, Jul 3rd 2018 05:35 pm
Niagara Falls Community Development's 2018 "Summer In Your City" begins Thursday with a free yoga session at Hyde Park's Duck Island (corner of Linwood Avenue and Robbins Drive). Thursday's event kicks off a four-month, family-friendly event series sponsored by the New York State Health Foundation, in partnership with the Niagara Falls City School District.
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Tue, Jul 3rd 2018 05:25 pm
Audiences at the 179th Erie County Fair this August will be amazed and dazzled by a collection of international circus performers in the all-new "Cyrk LIVE!" show to debut on Aug. 8. "Cyrk LIVE!," a custom produced show created especially for the Erie County Fair, will feature cycling stars, amazing aerial artists, eccentric jugglers and comedy. The family-friendly, single-ring spectacular will take place under a colorful European-style big top tent that will host three shows on weekdays and four shows on weekends.
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Mon, Jul 2nd 2018 08:40 pm
The Village of Lewiston has a new mayor, as Anne Welch was sworn into office on Monday. Her four-year term began with applause, as family, friends and supporters crammed into the Morgan Lewis Village Boardroom to watch the former clerk/treasurer take the oath of office.
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Mon, Jul 2nd 2018 12:10 am
The Buffalo Sabres on Sunday night announced the team acquired forwards Tage Thompson, Patrik Berglund and Vladimir Sobotka, as well as a first-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft and a second-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for forward Ryan O'Reilly.
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Mon, Jul 2nd 2018 12:10 am
The Buffalo Sabres on Sunday announced the team agreed to terms with goaltender Carter Hutton on a three-year contract with an average annual value of $2.75 million.
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Sat, Jun 30th 2018 07:05 am
Thomas Insana's artwork will be on display at the Grand Island Memorial Library right before the holiday and continuing through the month of July.
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Sat, Jun 30th 2018 07:00 am
Each year, the Village of Lewiston organizes a grand Fourth of July fireworks display, which is enjoyed by residents from all over the River Region.
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Sat, Jun 30th 2018 07:00 am
On July 7 and 8, Niagara Pioneer Soccer League will host the annual R.E. Krug 2018 Niagara Pioneer Soccer League International Tournament at Fort Niagara State Park.
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Sat, Jun 30th 2018 07:00 am
With work sessions now on the shelf for the summer, one could surmise that Lewiston Town Board business has lightened. But one could not tell that from Monday's regular meeting - one that addressed a number of matters and stretched for close to two hours before convening to an executive session.
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Sat, Jun 30th 2018 07:00 am
The It Happened to Alexa Foundation announces its 2018 Great Contraption Race, relocated to the Buffalo River and taking place Saturday, Aug. 18, is now officially open for registrants.
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Sat, Jun 30th 2018 07:00 am
Residents in the Village and Town of Lewiston are undoubtedly familiar with Lewiston Fire Co. No. 1. Headquartered on North Sixth Street in the village, Lewiston No. 1 has played a significant role in serving the community since its incorporation as a fire company in May of 1917.
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Sat, Jun 30th 2018 07:00 am
Join the Town of Grand Island for the 43rd annual Dick Bessel Independence Day Run and the 49th annual Independence Day Parade! The kids run begins at 9 a.m. and the adult run starts at 9:10 a.m.
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Sat, Jun 30th 2018 07:00 am
On Monday, the Grand Island School Board held its regular meeting in the Professional Development room at Grand Island High School. Among other agenda items, the School Board welcomed seven new members to its staff.
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Sat, Jun 30th 2018 07:00 am
The Grand Island Garden Walk Committee is hosting the Grand Island Garden walk, featuring gardens across the town. The walk will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 8. Maps of the walk are available at the Town Commons gazebo.
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Sat, Jun 30th 2018 07:00 am
Carol R. Nogle, 73, of Edgewater, Florida, wife of Thomas E. Nogle, entered into rest Dec. 19, 2017 at Halifax Medical Center, Daytona Beach, Florida.
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Sat, Jun 30th 2018 06:55 am
People Inc. Marigold Senior Living, located at 3026 Grand Island Blvd., hosted a free Health and Wellness Open House on June 22.
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Sat, Jun 30th 2018 06:55 am
In 2008, a young and aspiring entrepreneur ventured down into his basement, grabbed an armful of old toys and sold them at KidBiz. Ten years later, KidBiz is still running strong on Grand Island.
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Sat, Jun 30th 2018 06:55 am
Twelve-year Islander Albert Hujer was the lucky winner of Northwest Bank's $25,000 Home Makeover Sweepstakes. Results were revealed late last week.
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Fri, Jun 29th 2018 09:10 pm
Canadian music royalty again visited Lewiston this week, as Artpark & Company hosted Blue Rodeo with Colin James. Between the two acts, fans were treated to an assortment of rock, blues, country and pop songs.
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Fri, Jun 29th 2018 07:05 pm
While driving down Niagara Falls Boulevard or coming down Buffalo Avenue to Military Road in Niagara Falls, passersby will likely see Uncle Mikey's Drive Thru hot dog stand.
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Fri, Jun 29th 2018 06:25 pm
Carolyn E. Winter (née Shear), a resident of Grand Island, passed away May 29, 2018.
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Fri, Jun 29th 2018 06:10 pm
Town of Lewiston Justice Hon. Thomas Sheeran on Wednesday dismissed the Village of Lewiston's charges against Hastings Lewiston without prejudice. What this means is that, if the municipality moves forward with purchasing the Frontier House, the alleged building code violations become the village's responsibility. If the purchase doesn't happen, charges can be refiled against Hastings Lewiston.
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Fri, Jun 29th 2018 06:10 pm
On Tuesday, the United Way of Greater Niagara worked with 20 agencies and more than 130 volunteers from General Motors, Katz Americas, PolyOne, Hypertherm, Saint Gobain, Niagara University and the community at large to aid nonprofit organizations and those in need.
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Fri, Jun 29th 2018 06:05 pm
Phil Wickham will deliver his first, full-length, new album in two years on Aug. 3, aptly titled "Living Hope" (Fair Trade Services). The new collection of music was heralded by the church-resounding "Living Hope," vastly streamed "Till I Found You" and just released "Great Things."
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Fri, Jun 29th 2018 06:05 pm
Niagara Falls Mayor Paul A. Dyster and Fire Chief Thomas Colangelo are encouraging residents to stay safe ahead of the upcoming Independence Day holiday.
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Fri, Jun 29th 2018 06:00 pm
The New York State Park Police announce stepped-up enforcement as part of the nationwide awareness and enforcement campaign, Operation Dry Water. This weekend, State Park Police are warning boaters that additional officers will patrol state waterways and will have numerous checkpoints set-up as there will be zero tolerance for anyone boating under the influence.
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Fri, Jun 29th 2018 06:00 pm
On Friday, multi-Platinum, award-winning singer/songwriter Josh Groban announced his eighth studio album, titled "Bridges," will be released on Sept. 21 via Reprise Records. The album is available for pre-order now HERE, and fans who pre-order the album will receive three instant grat downloads of new songs, including the new single, "Granted," along with songs "Symphony" and "S'il Suffisait D'Aimer."
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Fri, Jun 29th 2018 06:00 pm
Multi-Platinum, four-time Grammy-nominated band Goo Goo Dolls released "Boxes (UK Mix)," a double single with two U.K. remixes by Ash Howes for "Boxes" and "Use Me" via Warner Bros. Records.
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Fri, Jun 29th 2018 06:00 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced DEC adopted a rulemaking package that will make the first major update to State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) regulations in more than two decades, preserving the integrity of the regulations and streamlining the environmental review process.
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Fri, Jun 29th 2018 07:00 am
Experience "Music in the Woods," a free Sunday music series presented in Artpark's lower park (Emerald Grove) along the Niagara River Gorge. The 4 p.m. shows include:
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Fri, Jun 29th 2018 07:00 am
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Fri, Jun 29th 2018 07:00 am
This summer, Niagara University Theatre's 40-year tradition of entertaining children and families with its N.U.R.T. storytelling troupe continues.
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Thu, Jun 28th 2018 08:30 pm
Niagara Cup Classic co-chairs David DeMizio, left, of ComDoc, and Dr. Michael Cardamone, right, of Cardamone Chiropractic, present a check for $67,000 to Memorial Medical Center Cardiology Services Director Melissa Rackmil and respiratory therapist Maryanne Tusinski at The Heart Center of Niagara.
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Thu, Jun 28th 2018 08:30 pm
New York State Office for the Aging Acting Director Greg Olsen reminds older New Yorkers and their family members to take precautions in extreme heat, as high temperatures and humidity can create hazardous conditions for older adults.
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Thu, Jun 28th 2018 08:25 pm
From July 19-28, Niagara University Theatre will continue its mission to present engaging, delightful theater for young audiences productions with "Click, Clack, Moo," presented by The Friends of Niagara University Theatre.
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Thu, Jun 28th 2018 08:25 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced DEC has completed revisions to the Lake Ontario general permit related to erosion and shoreline damage caused by the historic high-water levels of Lake Ontario during 2017-18, and is extending the permit authority to Sept. 30, 2019.
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Thu, Jun 28th 2018 08:20 pm
How has air pollution affected the health of communities in Grand Island, the City of Tonawanda and Town of Tonawanda?
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