Fri, Jan 24th 2025 10:10 am
The Niagara Falls Illumination Board will light all three sections of Niagara Falls - American, Bridal Veil and Canadian Horseshoe Falls - red, white and blue on Saturday (8-815 and 10-10:15 p.m.) to celebrate the Buffalo Bills.
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Fri, Jan 24th 2025 10:05 am
John J. Hanrahan, affectionately known as Jack, passed away peacefully at home in Lewiston on Jan. 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
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Fri, Jan 24th 2025 10:05 am
The Erie County Department of Environment & Planning, on behalf of the Erie County "Arts in Public Places" committee, has prepared a draft 2025 master public art plan for public review and comment. The document outlines the committee's goals and objectives relative to the selection, commission, placement and maintenance of public art projects. The public is encouraged to provide input on this draft plan.
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Fri, Jan 24th 2025 10:05 am
Launched in partnership with NY Medication Addiction Treatment and Electronic Referrals (MATTERS) in 2022, BestSelf's WNY opioid hotline has connected more than 4,165 individuals to life-saving medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder.
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Fri, Jan 24th 2025 10:05 am
This National Peanut Butter Day, FeedMore WNY is calling on its community partners to "spread the love" by donating unopened jars of peanut butter to support our neighbors experiencing food insecurity.
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Fri, Jan 24th 2025 07:00 am
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston officially welcomed new Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce President Amanda Haseley on Tuesday, and approved several of her organization's event requests.
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Fri, Jan 24th 2025 07:00 am
Betty J. Marinell of Grand Island died Dec. 31, 2024, at the age of 103.
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Fri, Jan 24th 2025 07:00 am
Congratulations to these amazing Lions - Nancy Rosie, Susan Coleman and Jim Luckman - of the Wheatfield Lions Club - for their eye examination work with youth at West Street Elementary School.
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Fri, Jan 24th 2025 07:00 am
At the age of 94, Joe Synakowski is considered to be among the youngest surviving World War II veterans. Synakowski joined the U.S. Army in 1945 and was part of the Occupation Forces in Europe after the end of the war.
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Fri, Jan 24th 2025 07:00 am
Julia Choi says that being a skater with "Disney on Ice" is giving her a chance to live her childhood dream of performing in skating shows.
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Fri, Jan 24th 2025 07:00 am
On Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon, Dr. Glenda R. Rose and Dr. Thomas G. Barba of Rose Chiropractic, P.C., in Lewiston, will be sponsoring the 35th annual "Doctors with a Heart Day" for their patients. Nonperishable food items will be collected to benefit the Niagara Community Action Program (NiaCAP) food pantry, in exchange for chiropractic services.
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Fri, Jan 24th 2025 07:00 am
Members of the Youngstown Business and Professional Association reviewed plans for 2025 in northern Niagara, at a winter get-together held recently at Ray's Tavern in Porter.
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Fri, Jan 24th 2025 06:55 am
Grand Island escaped the brunt of the snowstorm that snarled the Southtowns and slowed traffic through the Tonawandas, but town highway crews still had a big job ahead of them Tuesday afternoon.
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Thu, Jan 23rd 2025 06:55 pm
Having already released three exceptional live-action "Star Trek" series, Paramount+ has set a high bar for future Roddenberry-inspired projects. Of course, when we're talking about one of the world's biggest, most-beloved franchises - not to mention its storied "Trekkies" fanbase - expectations are already off the chart.
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Thu, Jan 23rd 2025 12:25 pm
The New York State Public Service Commission today instituted a proceeding to examine procedures and programs regarding customer protections during extreme heat events at all major New York electric utilities and major private water utilities. The purpose of the proceeding is to establish a comprehensive statewide policy regarding extreme heat customer protections for electric and larger water utilities.
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Thu, Jan 23rd 2025 11:00 am
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns, in collaboration with the WNY Law Center, proposed a resolution to the Erie County Legislature seeking to amend the Erie County Tax Act.
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Thu, Jan 23rd 2025 10:55 am
The NFL and The Associated Press have announced the finalists for their annual accolades for the 2024 NFL season.
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Thu, Jan 23rd 2025 10:50 am
Order forms for the 2025 conservation tree and shrub seedling sale are now available from Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District.
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Thu, Jan 23rd 2025 10:50 am
Customers of Wegmans Food Market stores raised more than $2.5 million during the company's fall 2024 hunger relief checkout scanning campaign, known regionally as "Check Out Hunger" or "Together Against Hunger." This campaign allows customers to donate any amount at checkout, with 100% of the proceeds going to each store's local Feeding America food bank partner.
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Thu, Jan 23rd 2025 10:50 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $10 million in state funding is available to offer a statewide youth and teen mental health first aid program. The state Office of Mental Health will administer the funding to develop a training and certification program that helps New Yorkers identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders in young people who may be experiencing a crisis.
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Wed, Jan 22nd 2025 07:20 pm
Five-time Grammy Award-nominated and multiple ACM and CMA award-winning, multi-Platinum songwriter, producer and author Kelsea Ballerini kicked off her highly anticipated "Kelsea Ballerini Live on Tour 2025" last night at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan, joined by openers Sasha Alex Sloan and MaRynn Taylor.
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Wed, Jan 22nd 2025 07:20 pm
The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts, Western New York's largest multidisciplinary venue, continues celebrating its 30th anniversary season with "30 Years of Memorable Experiences." This milestone season honors UBCFA's legacy, highlights its evolution, and brings together audiences through dynamic performances and diverse activities at the heart of UB's arts community.
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Wed, Jan 22nd 2025 07:20 pm
The North Tonawanda Neighborhood Watch is excited to announce the fifth annual Dyngus Day parade, taking place at 5 p.m. Monday, April 21. This much-anticipated event will remain largely the same as last year, with the parade lineup beginning at Buffalo Bolt Way and 10th Avenue.
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Wed, Jan 22nd 2025 07:15 pm
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Shana A. Rowe, 40, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty yesterday morning before Erie County Court Judge Suzanne Maxwell Barnes to one count of manslaughter in the first degree (class "B" violent felony).
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Wed, Jan 22nd 2025 07:15 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center proudly hosted a special ceremony in its Scott Bieler Family Foundation Training and Innovation Center to honor Ann Flack's extraordinary career upon her retirement from NFMMC. After over six decades of unwavering dedication, Ann leaves a remarkable legacy of service, compassion and excellence in patient care.
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Wed, Jan 22nd 2025 07:15 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski announced Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter 268 in Niagara County has digitized its highly regarded "Our Photo Album" exhibit, which is now available to be viewed on the Niagara County Veterans Services website.
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Wed, Jan 22nd 2025 07:10 pm
The Erie County Department of Environment & Planning, and the Arts in Public Places Committee are pleased to announce the following public art projects were selected as finalists and will be recommended for funding in the 2025 master public art plan:
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Wed, Jan 22nd 2025 07:10 pm
Niagara University is honored to announce it has been selected as a 2024-25 grantee of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation.
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Wed, Jan 22nd 2025 07:00 am
A joint government intelligence team is tasked with reclaiming these lawbreakers - and, above all else, keeping "The Pit" a secret. Leading the charge is FBI Special Agent Rebecca "Bex" Henderson (Melissa Roxburgh) and sketchy CIA operative Jacob Hassani (Patrick Sabongui). They're joined by former "Pit" prison guard Shane Florence (Josh McKenzie) and Army Maj. Jennifer Morales (Sara Garcia).
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Tue, Jan 21st 2025 09:30 pm
Guy Fieri's fiercest culinary event, "Tournament of Champions," is back for a sixth season on Sunday, March 2 (8 p.m. ET/PT), on Food Network and streaming on Max.
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Tue, Jan 21st 2025 05:40 pm
A blast of winter weather continues to hit Western and Central New York. AAA is reporting high call volume, with 40% of requests for battery jump starts given frigid temperatures.
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Tue, Jan 21st 2025 05:40 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens welcomes visitors to enjoy a new tropical adventure in a completely renovated greenhouse. The tropical orchard features a collection of edible plants from around the world, two new entrances, new winding pathways and educational signage.
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Tue, Jan 21st 2025 05:35 pm
Residents of North Tonawanda have voiced increasing concerns about unsafe driving behaviors that endanger pedestrians, particularly around school zones. In response, Mayor Austin Tylec is announcing the LetsDriveSafer pilot program, designed to create safer streets and address community concerns.
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Tue, Jan 21st 2025 05:35 pm
There will be a sung Latin Mass in the ordinary form for the feast of the Presentation of Our Lord at St. Peter Catholic Church at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 2. Rob Pacillo's Harmonia Schola will provide the music: Missa Ave Maris Stella by Josquin des Prez (1450-1521), who is considered to be one of the most important composers of the Renaissance.
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Tue, Jan 21st 2025 05:35 pm
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Peter Frampton is celebrating 60 years of touring with his "Let's Do It Again!" tour - and will be at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on April 9.
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Tue, Jan 21st 2025 05:35 pm
As the season brings cooler weather, we are looking forward to the warm country sounds of Jordan Davis at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on Aug. 10. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, through ticketmaster.ca.
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Tue, Jan 21st 2025 05:30 pm
Niagara University is honored to announce it has been selected as a 2024-25 grantee of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation.
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Tue, Jan 21st 2025 04:45 pm
At 8:41 a.m. Tuesday morning, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office communications division received a 9-1-1 call reporting a motor vehicle that had crashed into a house in the 400 block of Kenwood Drive. On arrival, deputies confirmed there were no injuries to either the occupants of the residence or the single occupant of the motor vehicle.
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Tue, Jan 21st 2025 04:40 pm
"Dancing with the Stars Live," scheduled to take place at Shea's Buffalo Theatre tonight, has been postponed.
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Tue, Jan 21st 2025 09:35 am
2024 CMA Award-winner and multi-Platinum-selling artist Cody Johnson launched his "Leather Deluxe Tour" over the weekend with shows in Newark, New Jersey, and Charlottesville, Virginia.
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