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Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, Cornell Cooperative Extension SNAP-ED program offers free nutritional 'Spice Up Your Life' series
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced a “groundbreaking partnership” with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County’s SNAP-ED program to present a “transformative nutritional program” called “Spice Up Your Life.”. NFMMC stated, “The initiative aims to empower individuals and families in the Niagara Falls community...
Soup kitchen in Lockport gets dedicated to the woman who started it all
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Salvation Army’s soup kitchen in Lockport welcomes the entire community to come join them for a warm meal. Throughout the past four decades, the Sister Mary Loretto soup kitchen has helped serve more than 1.2 million meals to the community. On Wednesday, they honored the woman who started it all. […]
Arrested pro-Palestine protesters still facing day in court
The demonstrators arrested during an on-campus, pro-Palestine protest on May 1 are still facing a range of legal charges, according to statements from the Erie County District Attorney’s Office and the Amherst Town Attorney’s Office. Protesters are currently facing “approximately 14 pending violation-level offenses” according to the Amherst...
Rite Aid closures create opportunities for other Buffalo-area retailers
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Sitting roadside in front of Brighton Eggert Pharmacy Inc. in Tonawanda is a large sign that reads: "Welcome Rite Aid patients. Try our family owned pharmacy." Nearby in Tonawanda, a board at the Walgreens at the corner of Sheridan Drive and Parker Boulevard greets customers with:...
North Tonawanda City Hall Pride flag-raising: A celebration of diversity and inclusion
In collaboration with the Oliver Street Merchants and North Tonawanda City Hall, Niagara Pride is set to host a momentous Pride flag ceremony in North Tonawanda on May 31 at 1:30 p.m., marking the commencement of a month filled with celebratory events. Determined to make North Tonawanda a warm and...
'Bundles of Hope' working to make a difference in lives of those fighting cancer
Being diagnosed with cancer can be very scary but some students from Wilson are working to share a message of hope with those battling cancer. They started a group called "Bundles of Hope."
Niagara County Legislator Christopher McKimmie secures funding for AEDs to enhance community safety
Niagara County Legislator Christopher McKimmie secured $3,500 in Community Partnership Funds to purchase automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for the Niagara Falls Police Athletic League (PAL). A check was presented to Niagara PAL Board President Phil Mohr and Treasurer Joe Maggi at A board meeting on Monday. McKimmie said, “These AEDs...
Local community celebrates culture and education at 'Bollywood Night' and scholarship dinner
Over 150 community members gathered at the Wheatfield Senior Center on the evening of May 11 to celebrate the annual “Bollywood Night” and scholarship dinner hosted by Bridge Niagara Foundation and Naz716 Business Center. The event, which commenced at 5 p.m. with guest arrivals and networking, was a testament to the vibrancy and diversity of the local community.
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