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Tonawanda, New York is located in Erie County. Zip codes in Tonawanda, NY include 14151, 14150, and 14223. The median home price in Tonawanda is $115,000 which is roughly $76/per square foot. More Tonawanda information.

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1 hr ago | WBEN-AM Buffalo

Police Investigate Allegations Against Ken-Ton Teacher

Tonawanda, NY Town of Tonawanda Police say they've been working with the Kenton School District and the Erie County DA's office regarding allegations of criminal acts by a teacher.

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Thu May 23, 2013

Buffalo.com

Get moving this summer with 'Fitness in the Parks'

You have no excuses now. Align your chakras around WNY with complimentary fitness classes sponsored by Independent Health and the Buffalo Niagara YMCA.

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Business Journal

Praxair bikers get up to speed for cycling fundraiser

Phil Geyer loves taking his co-workers on a ride - a ride of more than 62 miles on their bicycles, that is.

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WIVB-TV Buffalo

Community to discuss fine money

After being found guilty in a landmark trial, Tonawanda Coke could be hit with $200 million in fines.

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Wed May 22, 2013

WGRZ-TV Buffalo

Yet Another WNYer Inspired To Donate a Kidney To A Stranger

Then last year he saw a story we did about a guy from North Tonawanda, Greg Emminger who donated one of his kidneys to a total stranger, someone he had found through a website called the Western New York Kidney Connection where people in need of a kidney can post their bios for potential donors to see.

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WIVB

EPA features WNY project in video

The video highlights the role citizen science has played in raising awareness about pollution from the Tonawanda Coke Corp.

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Tue May 21, 2013

Observer

Ella Mae Renckert

Ella Mae Renckert was called home to be among the angels on May 19, 2013 at the age of 75.

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Sun May 19, 2013

Grand Island Pennysaver

Bergholz German museum opens for season

Located at 2549 Niagara Road in Bergholz, the museum is the principal project of the Historical Society of North German Settlements in WNY, and tells the story of the people who left Northern Germany in 1843 to be able to teach their children their own religious beliefs.

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WGRZ-TV

Obenauer Masters Finals Sunday at Thruway Lanes

The semifinals were set Saturday night. In the elimination bracket Cheektowaga's Liz Johnson will take on Tonawanda's Mike Zarcone.

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Sat May 18, 2013

WIVB

Driver cited in crash with motorcycle

Sixty-nine-year-old Rosemond Johnson of North Tonawanda was cited for changing lanes unsafely.

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WIVB

Man pleads guilty to wild crash

A North Tonawanda man pleaded guilty Friday, after allegedly crashing his vehicle into another crash scene on Niagara Falls Boulevard in March.

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Examiner.com

Simple Mexican Breakfast Tacos ready in 15 minutes

Here is an easy breakfast recipe tha tis sure to be a family favorite. The best part is that this meal is ready in just 15 minutes! 2.Heat one skillet over medium heat, and heat another skillet over high heat.

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Fri May 17, 2013

WIVB

Toddler drowns in pool in Tonawanda

Police say the boy wandered out of his home on Crane Place and drowned in a backyard pool on Cowper Avenue.

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Mon May 13, 2013

Grand Island Pennysaver

Triple the love for Lapp family benefit

Lapp was diagnosed with a life threatening disease called myelodysplastic syndrome, also known as MDS, in November of 2012.

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Sat May 11, 2013

WGRZ-TV Buffalo

New Park Opens at Site of Ontario Street Boat Launch

A grass-roots effort to reclaim a portion of under-utilized public space on the Niagara River came to fruition Saturday.

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Fri May 10, 2013

Grand Island Pennysaver

Triple the love for Lapp family benefit

Lapp was diagnosed with a life threatening disease called myelodysplastic syndrome, also known as MDS, in November of 2012.

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SFGate

Western NY man, 22, admits killing girlfriend

A 22-year-old western New York man has been sentenced to up to 25 years in prison after admitting he stabbed his girlfriend to death last year.

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Thu May 09, 2013

WBEN-AM Buffalo

N. Tonawanda Man Charged with Child Porn Possession

North Tonawanda, NY State Police say a North Tonawanda man left voice mail messages for fellow chatroom customers wanting to talk about fantasies with underage children.

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Mon May 06, 2013

WIVB

Figure in Attica prison uprising dies

The only inmate convicted of murder following the 1971 Attica prison uprising has died in Canada, where he had made a name as a civil rights and peace activist.

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Sun May 05, 2013

Observer

RTPI plans special wildflower program

On Thursday at 7 p.m., the Roger Tory Peterson Institute will host a program titled, "Western New York Wildflowers: Where to See Them, How to Grow Them, and How to Find Out More." The event is free and open to the public; donations are appreciated.

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