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The Flaming Lips Dazzle at Artpark
The Flaming Lips performed their blend of psychedelic musical theatrics at Artpark for their ‘Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots 2024 Tour’ on a breezy Monday evening, July 22. The mixture of long-time fans and new fans with different ages buzzed with excitement to share the moment with Flaming...
18th annual Paddles Up Niagara
NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. — This weekend in the Niagara River, kayakers will participate in the 18th annual Paddles Up Niagara event. Paddles Up Niagara is a family friendly event that gives participants a safe and fun way to experience some of our best natural areas and habitats in Niagara County.
Lockport man sentenced in connection with 2017 overdose death
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Lockport man was sentenced to 84 months in prison for distributing heroin that led to the death of a Medina man in 2017, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Officials said that between 2017 and 2019, 32-year-old James White conspired with Bruno Haney II, among others, to sell heroin and […]
Call 4 Action: Plumbing leak concerns at Lockport apartment complex
LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) – There are health and safety concerns at Lincoln Apartments in Lockport — the water damage in some of the apartments is so bad, tenants have been told not to take a shower, out of fear they could fall through the floor. Laura Taylor contacted Call 4 Action, saying the past four […]
Jim Messina and John Ford Coley @ Riviera Theatre, North Tonawanda, NY 7-25-24
Some of the best yacht rock artists came all together for a double bill of music at the Riviera Theatre this past Thursday night. Both Jim Messina (formerly of Loggins and Messina) and John Ford Coley (formerly of England Dan & John Ford Coley) took their fans on a ride back to the 1970’s when both ruled the pop music charts.
Niagara Falls Superintendent hoping cell phone in school policy is left to districts
As New York State considers a cell phone ban in schools, Niagara Falls School Superintendent Mark Laurrie tells WBEN he hopes the decision is left to local districts. “I believe school boards are elected to make these kinds of decisions,” he said.
Ex-Employee Sentenced for Stealing Over $1.3 Million from Employers
(WNY News Now) – Tonawanda, NY – A Tonawanda woman has been sentenced to 8 to 19 years in prison for embezzling over $1.3 million from St. Amelia’s Parish and an audiology office. Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced the sentencing, handed down by State Supreme Court Justice M. William Boller.
TR Library board to present written contract offer to Lockport
THREE RIVERS — The board of the Three Rivers Public Library will officially put a new offer before Lockport Township for a library services contract. On Tuesday, the board voted to extend to the township a written offer of $20,822.18 on its contract for the first year, with an increase of 3 percent every year for three years, with an option to terminate the contract six months prior to the end of the library’s fiscal year in June. There will also be a clause that gives the sides the option to renegotiate after three years.
California Baptist Cheer Excels at NCA/USA College Camp in Vegas: Earns National Championship Bids
California Baptist's cheer team excelled at the NCA/USA College Camp in Las Vegas, earning 16 All-Americans and achieving three first-place finishes, marking the team's sixth consecutive year of earning paid bids since moving to NCAA Division I. Lancers obtained 16 All-Americans and secured three first-place finishes at the Las Vegas...
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s New Sustainable Home
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF) has received final approval for its new site plan, marking a significant milestone. Designed by Studio Gang, the new campus in Garrison, NY, will feature the United States' first purpose-built LEED Platinum theater. This new venue emphasizes sustainability, with the 98-acre campus gifted by philanthropist Chris Davis focusing on green space and rewilding.
A Blisteringly Active Month for New York State Law Enforcement
No one can say for sure what it was, maybe it was the seemingly the never-ending heat wave combined with overwhelming humidity or maybe it was some other extemporaneous factors, but the point remains that the month of July while not technically not over yet, was a wildly active month for members of New York State's law enforcement.
The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
Alert: Meat & Veggies Sold At New York Supermarkets Can Kill
Recalls are being expanded for vegetables and meat products sold in New York. The FDA recently warned about eating sliced meats from deli counters. At least 28 people have gotten sick, across 12 states, including New York. In fact, more New Yorkers have gotten sick than any other state. The...
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