Fri, Apr 6th 2018 04:30 pm
RecruitNY, a major initiative of the Firemen's Association of the State of New York, is rapidly approaching. On April 28-29, firehouses across the state will open their doors to the public in an effort to increase membership in the volunteer fire service. This will be the eighth straight year of this recruitment initiative, a cornerstone of FASNY's ongoing recruitment campaign.
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Fri, Apr 6th 2018 04:30 pm
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum opened for the season on Wednesday, April 4. The museum's spring hours will be from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
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Fri, Apr 6th 2018 04:30 pm
The McGuire Group's Northgate Health Care Facility on Nash Road in North Tonawanda has partnered with Erie 2 BOCES to provide a 12-month, fully funded LPN certificate program. Participants are guaranteed a position within the company during the training period and upon graduation.
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Fri, Apr 6th 2018 04:30 pm
What does a belly dancer, genealogist, ukulele instructor and an artist have in common? They are instructors in the newly revived Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District's Community Education program, and classes begin as early as April 17.
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Fri, Apr 6th 2018 04:30 pm
In October, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced North Tonawanda was a recipient of $2.5 million as part of the $20 million Smart Growth Community Fund Buffalo Billion II initiative. North Tonawanda, as well as the other municipalities that received $2.5 million, such as the City of Dunkirk, City of Lackawanna and Village of Gowanda, are focusing on projects that utilize existing infrastructure to support placemaking, walkable communities and sustainable development. Funding awards were recommended and approved by the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council.
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Fri, Apr 6th 2018 04:30 pm
Monday night at the Wheatfield Town Hall, the Town Board held one of its quickest meetings of the year. Regardless of the length of the meeting, several items were taken care of, some of which have been ongoing within the town.
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Fri, Apr 6th 2018 04:30 pm
The North Tonawanda Common Council had a busy night Tuesday. The council heard from several residents, approved several motions, and even honored a special group of individuals in the city.
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Fri, Apr 6th 2018 04:20 pm
On Tuesday afternoon, the Willow Senior Living apartments, a People Inc. living center, honored its residents who have lived at the complex since its beginning 10 years ago.
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Thu, Apr 5th 2018 05:00 pm
With 33,000 drivers licenses set to renew annually over the next three years, Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski wants to have a frank conversation with local drivers about the importance of joining the organ and tissue donor registry.
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Thu, Apr 5th 2018 05:00 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will honor the late Dr. John A.R. Marino at this year's Niagara Cup Classic golf tournament.
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Thu, Apr 5th 2018 05:00 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz and Commissioner of Central Police Services James Jancewicz were joined Thursday by Bronte Williams of Buffalo to spread an anti-DWI message and review DWI numbers from the first quarter of 2018.
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Thu, Apr 5th 2018 05:00 pm
Girl Scout alums in Western New York can now follow the Girl Scout Network page on LinkedIn to support female advancement in the workforce and help prepare girls for a lifetime of leadership and career success.
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Thu, Apr 5th 2018 05:00 pm
"Iron Chef America" is back with the franchise's classic fan-favorite format and a new 10-episode season beginning Wednesday, May 16 (9 p.m. ET/PT). Overseen by host Alton Brown, each standalone episode pits an up-and-coming chef competitor against an elite Iron Chef in a stunning secret ingredient battle of over-the-top edible greatness.
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Thu, Apr 5th 2018 05:00 pm
The Buffalo Bills and Unyts have teamed up to host a community blood drive on Wednesday, April 11, in the ADPRO Sports Training Center at New Era Field in Orchard Park. The event will give presenting donors an opportunity to give "the gift of life," while getting a behind-the-scenes look at the Bills practice facility and a chance to meet Bills alumni and Billy Buffalo. All donors will receive a pair of tickets to a Bills preseason game.
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Thu, Apr 5th 2018 05:00 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced a five-year, $3.1 million federal grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for a project led by University at Buffalo department of community health and health behavior assistant professor Dr. Lucia Leone to expand access to fresh food in underserved communities through mobile produce markets.
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Thu, Apr 5th 2018 05:00 pm
The Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara's annual golf raffle will take place from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, April 29, at the Sanborn Fire Hall, 5811 Buffalo St.
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Thu, Apr 5th 2018 07:00 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will celebrate the life-changing transformation of individuals who have undergone metabolic weight loss surgery by hosting a fashion show on Tuesday, May 1, at Antonio's Banquet & Conference Center.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2018 05:05 pm
In 2017, the Niagara Falls High School baseball team had a consistent lineup with names all of Western New York knew about. After running 10 to 11 guys out on the field consistently last season, coach Rob Augustino said 2018 would be completely different.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2018 04:55 pm
As the pool has been narrowed to the top 24 contestants, 12 of the top 24 finalists perform solos at Academy LA in Hollywood during this week in the competition, as the search for America's next superstar continues on its new home on America's network, The ABC Television Network.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2018 04:35 pm
"Shades of Blue," which stars Jennifer Lopez and Ray Liotta, will premiere its 10-episode third season on Sunday, June 17 (10 p.m. ET/PT).
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Wed, Apr 4th 2018 04:35 pm
Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns and the Western New York Law Center on Wednesday announced a groundbreaking new partnership with Columbia Law School to help Erie County municipalities track and monitor zombie foreclosures.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2018 03:00 pm
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University has announced the lineup for this year's "Meet Me at the CAM" programs.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 06:50 pm
Old Fort Niagara recently hosted its annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast and recognized James and Cheryl Brown of Lockport as the 2017 Volunteers of the Year.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 06:50 pm
"Reckless Love" from Cory Asbury has quickly climbed atop the Mediabase Christian Audience Chart as one of the fastest growing songs taking the top spot in only seven weeks. The single, which is found on his chart-topping album bearing the same name, marks Asbury's first No. 1 at radio. "Reckless Love" also topped Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart and is currently No. 2 on the Christian Airplay chart.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 06:50 pm
Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) praised Gov. Andrew Cuomo and members of the State Legislature for their "extraordinary leadership in supporting state parks and protecting clean water and other vital shared green spaces. The 2018-19 state budget agreement secures New York's position as a national leader in the protection of natural resources, and the advancement of tourism and outdoor recreation."
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 06:50 pm
Black River Christian songwriter and artist Josh Wilson's introspective single, "Dream Small," is the most added at Christian AC radio this week and is digitally available now.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 06:50 pm
For the fifth year, Niagara Falls Historic Preservation Society is offering professionally facilitated training of volunteer tour guides via six four-hour classes, beginning Saturday, April 14.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 06:50 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday announced the team recalled forwards Alexander Nylander and Kevin Porter from the Rochester Americans (AHL).
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 05:30 pm
When you're singing in church on Sunday morning and you glance up to see the names written under the song lyrics, there's one person who appears regularly: Matt Maher.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 01:10 pm
Rend Collective will bring its "Good News North America Tour Pt. 2" to Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church in Buffalo at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 25. Tickets are available at rendcollective.com. Find more information about the Kingdom Bound concert at www.kingdombound.org/festival/concerts/. For the latest tour schedule, visit rendcollective.com.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 01:10 pm
Singer/songwriter and worship leader Pat Barrett is the flagship artist on Grammy Award winner Chris Tomlin's imprint record label, Bowyer & Bow, in partnership with Capitol Christian Music Group. Barrett's self-titled debut EP is available now (click here to listen), and will be followed by a full-length album set to release later this year.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 01:10 pm
Goodwill of Western New York announced construction is almost complete at its new retail store and donation center in the I-190 Plaza, 6530 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls - near the Fashion Outlets of Niagara mall. The 11,000-square-foot store and donation center is Goodwill of Western New York's 12th location, but first in Niagara Falls. The store will employ 15 staff members.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 01:10 pm
Boom Days Buffalo, an annual celebration of spring marking the removal of the ice boom, is happening from 1-11 p.m. Saturday, April 7, in multiple venues throughout the Old First Ward neighborhood in Buffalo. The full list of events, times, and locations can be found at www.facebook.com/BoomDaysBuffalo. All events are free and open to all.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 01:10 pm
Grieving the loss of a loved one is difficult for anyone, but it can be especially difficult for children. Children grieve differently than adults. To address the special needs of grieving children, the bereavement department of Niagara Hospice is offering its 18th Camp Hope for grieving children from June 22-24 at the YMCA's Camp Kenan in Barker.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 12:45 pm
Artpark & Company announced Tuesday the venue will host "An Evening with Ween," Saturday, July 28, as part of the "Coors Light Concerts" series lineup. Funtime will present this Artpark Amphitheater concert in collaboration with Artpark & Company.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 12:45 pm
The Kenan Center is taking submissions for craft artisans to exhibit their work in the Annex Marketplace, an innovative space that is part of the center's prestigious "100 American Craftsmen" show, June 1-3.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 12:45 pm
The Rotary Club of Lockport is hosting its annual cash raffle at 6 p.m. Friday, April 20.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 07:00 am
Wild Kritters of Niagara County will hold its 12th annual basket raffle fundraiser from noon until 4 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at the 3-F Conservation Club, 904 Swann Road, Youngstown.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 07:00 am
On Thursday, April 12, the Lupus Alliance of Upstate New York will host a Lupus Education & Advocacy Network (L.E.A.N. FORWARD) meeting from 6-7:30 p.m. at Mount St. Mary's Hospital, 5300 Military Road, Lewiston. People with lupus and related autoimmune conditions and family members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 07:00 am
Western New York Independent Living Inc. (WNYIL), a growing agency serving the disabled citizens of Western New York, is recruiting for numerous openings (administrative positions, direct service counselors, human resources, accounting, driving, care coordinators) in Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties.
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