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Niagara University Students and Faculty Present at Annual Meeting of the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography
Niagara University biology/environmental science students and faculty showcased research findings at the annual meeting of the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography, June 2-7, 2024, in Madison, Wisc. The annual ASLO meeting is the premier international science conference on limnology, the study of lakes and other inland water systems. This year’s conference discussed relevant work on aquatic ecosystems in a changing world, and how aquatic organisms, ecosystems, and management are adapting to global environmental change.
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...
Niagara University College of Nursing Announces Dean’s List Students
Niagara University’s College of Nursing is pleased to recognize 169 students who have been named to the spring 2024 Dean's List. The Dean’s List is a prestigious award that recognizes academic excellence. Students must complete 12 semester hours of credit-bearing courses and earn a QPA of 3.25 or higher to qualify for Niagara University’s Dean’s List.
28 People Were Arrested In Niagara County During Past Week
These 28 people were arrested in Niagara County over the past week for various offenses. Please remember that each of the people listed below is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 1. Weaver, Aaron Michael. Booking Date/Time: 07/25/2024 14:00:48. DWI: PREVIOUS CONVICTION DESIGNATED OFFENSE WITHIN 10...
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.
Niagara County resident arrested for alleged intoxicated driving in Lowville, Troopers say
LOWVILLE- A resident from Western New York is accused of intoxicated driving in Lewis County, authorities say. Courtney R. Vanvalkenburg, 43, of Ransomville, NY was arrested late Thursday by the New York State Police (Lowville). Vanvalkenburg is formally charged with one count each of DWI (first-offense) and operating a motor vehicle (w/a .08 of 1% BAC or greater).
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...
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.
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.
4 indicted for roles in January assault that led to 2 deaths
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Four people have been indicted for their roles in an alleged gang assault in January that left two people dead, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office said Friday. Four people — 20-year-old Jaylin Scott, 22-year-old James White, Jr., 42-year-old Teffany Nance, all of Buffalo, and 25-year-old LaShawn Taylor, of Tonawanda, are […]
Report: New York needs $29M to upgrade aging state bridges
(The Center Square) — New York needs to spend tens of millions of dollars to bring its aging bridges into a state of good condition, according to the state's top fiscal watchdog, calling for more funding for the upgrades. The report by New York Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said about one in 10 municipal bridges in the Empire State are in "poor" condition, with an estimated $29 million needed to repair the structures. ...
New York family of Holocaust victim reclaims Nazi-looted art
US authorities announced Friday the return of another artwork stolen by Nazis to the family of Fritz Grunbaum, the Austiran-Jewish cabaret performer and collector who originally owned it. The drawing, by Austrian expressionist Egon Schiele, was returned at a ceremony Friday by another Austrian-Jewish family, who purchased the piece without knowing that it had been stolen.
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