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Buffalo State is a Safe Place to Study, Work and Visit

Submitted by Paula Witherell, Buffalo State Assistant to the President for Communications
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013, 12:28pm
Buffalo State is a Safe Place to Study, Work and Visit

By President Aaron Podolefsky

Over the past several weeks, concerns regarding the safety of Buffalo State’s college community have been raised mainly in response to media attention that’s been given to off- and on-campus security incidents involving our students that have occurred during the fall semester. The cumulative impact of these events has resulted in a misperception about the safety of our campus and has overshadowed the fact that Buffalo State is a safe place to study, work and visit.

Buffalo State is an open urban 125-acre campus, connected to and surrounded by the City of Buffalo’s West Side neighborhoods. Located in the heart of the city’s vibrant museum district in the Elmwood-Grant corridor, our faculty and staff members and students are proud to work and live in such a culturally rich and diverse city that’s home to an array of cultural and recreational activities.

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Beware of Vehicles Damaged by Hurricane Sandy

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer
Monday, November 19th, 2012, 4:01pm
Beware of Vehicles Damaged by Hurricane Sandy

By Tom Torbjornsen

Hello Western New York! It’s Tom Torbjornsen, your automotive guru, hoping you all are well and wishing you a very happy Thanksgiving! Drive carefully and defensively this weekend as some people may celebrate the holiday a bit too much and drive under the influence. And, be sure to check back here each week for my new automotive column.

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United Way of Greater Niagara Gearing up for Holidays

Submitted by Phil Pantano on Monday, October 29th, 1:17 pm
United Way of Greater Niagara Gearing up for Holidays

Holiday gala, Sugarplum Fairy Breakfast on tap; Campaign in full swing

As October draws to a close, United Way of Greater Niagara officials are in full-blown holiday mode with two special holiday-themed events set to take place in the coming weeks.

On Saturday, United Way will celebrate the 6th annual United Way Gala, a fundraiser to support the organization’s efforts.  The gala will take place at 7:00 p.m. inside the Seneca Niagara Events Center at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel. Attendees will enjoy food, fun, a live performance by Penelope and a silent auction featuring hundreds of baskets and other premier items that would be perfect for everyone on your shopping list. Tickets for the gala are still available.

While the gala may get the holiday season started, another upcoming event is sure to get many area families in the holiday mood.

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Conference to Help First Responders Work With Deaf Community

Submitted by Jay Bonafede, American Red Cross, Serving Erie & Niagara Counties
Wednesday, September 19th, 2012, 9:56am
Conference to Help First Responders Work With Deaf Community

October 5th event effort to improve communications during emergency situations

BUFFALO, NY, September 19, 2012 – A fire or other disaster is often a traumatic experience for those affected. The situation can become even more stressful when those affected by and responding to the emergency have issues communicating with each other, which is often the case for people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Late-Deafened.

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NetPlus Alliance Adds Bosch Power Tools As Newest Supplier

Submitted by Tim Marren on Thursday, May 31st, 2:25 pm
NetPlus Alliance Adds Bosch Power Tools As Newest Supplier

Lockport, NY - NetPlus Alliance, North America's largest buying group for industrial and contractor supplies distributors, announced the addition of Bosch Power Tools as its newest supplier beginning June 1.

Bosch provides innovative, technologically advanced products and solutions for the construction industry that meet the highest standards in speed, precision and durability.

The addition of Bosch strengthens NetPlus Alliance’s already lengthy list of over 120 suppliers, which cover a broad spectrum of industrial MRO and contractor product lines, including abrasives, cutting tools, power tools, hand tools, material handling products, fasteners, janitorial supplies, paints and lubricants, valves and fittings, safety products and much more.

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Toronto Goes Dark: Earth Hour Candle Fire Safety

Submitted by Brian Scott Luke,, Community Blogger
Friday, March 30th, 2012, 10:52am
Toronto Goes Dark: Earth Hour Candle Fire Safety

While our neighbors to the north are celebrating Earth Hour on March 31st at 8:30 p.m. The City of Toronto never wants their citizenry to be "in the dark" about safety.

Earth Hour is a coperative effort that began with the World Wildlife Fund and has brought awareness of electric waste and global warming to the mainstream.In 2011,

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1940s Downtown Lockport

Submitted by Doug Farley, Director of Development, Niagara County History Center
Friday, February 24th, 2012, 12:25pm
1940s Downtown Lockport

The Erie Canal Discovery Center is pleased to present Part II in its series of Downtown Lockport movies depicting actual film footage photographed out and about the City of Lockport in 1940. 

This three-hour series shows hundreds of people as they went about their lives enjoying working, playing and worshiping in the City. This interesting presentation will be held at the Discovery Center, 24 Church Street, Lockport on Saturday, February 25th at 11 a.m.

For more information contact the Center at 439-0431.

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