🌱 How a $488K grant will change North Tonawanda’s EMS response

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In today's newsletter:

• How a $488K grant will change North Tonawanda's EMS response
• What the proposed OTB branch closure means for North Tonawanda bettors.
• Don't miss the must-see Halloween house on Oakdale Drive this year.

Also on today's calendar: Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Breezy with a shower or two, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.
• Friday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 66, low: 47.
• Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Oswego County TodaySchumer, Gillibrand Announce $13.2+ Million In Federal Funding For Fire Departments Across Upstate New York (oswegocountytoday.com) — North Tonawanda's fire department is receiving roughly $488,000 in federal FEMA funding to send eight firefighters for paramedic certification, significantly boosting local advanced life support for the city's nearly 4,000 annual EMS calls. The award is part of more than $13 million secured for departments across Upstate New York, aimed at improving training, safety, and emergency response.
   

• Western Regional OTB proposes closing 6 branches (wivb.com) — Western Regional Off-Track Betting is proposing to close its North Tonawanda branch by around October 31 as part of a wider consolidation across Western and Central New York. The move, driven by financial losses and a shift to online wagering, would affect 13 employees overall and could lead to the sale of several properties, while keeping just two remaining branches open.
   

• Where to See The Best Halloween Houses in WNY 2026 (stepoutbuffalo.com) — One of Western New York's standout Halloween displays is right in North Tonawanda at 333 Oakdale Drive, listed among the region's must-see decorated houses. The roundup shares addresses, hours, and special features of spooky home displays across nearby towns, giving you plenty of options for evening drive-bys and walk-throughs leading up to Halloween night.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Tonawanda

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Two Hour Soundbath on Vibration Vessels →
  Ambient Sound Healing, 7225 Campbell Boulevard, North Tonawanda
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience →
  Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster Street, North Tonawanda
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Kenmore United Church of Christ meat raffle →
  Knights of Columbus, 755 Erie Ave, North Tonawanda
  6:00 pm
• Mike DelGuidice - Live In Concert →
  Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster Street, North Tonawanda
  7:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Freedom of Forgiveness – The Alchemy of Letting Go →
  Ambient Sound Healing, 7225 Campbell Boulevard, North Tonawanda
  7:00 pm
Friday October 9
• 88's Country Rock Fest →
  Woodcock Brothers Brewery, 908 Niagara Falls Boulevard, North Tonawanda
• Zion United Church of Christ meat raffle →
  Knights of Columbus, 755 Erie Ave, North Tonawanda
  6:00 pm
• Night Fever - A Tribute to The Bee Gees →
  Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster Street, North Tonawanda
  7:30 pm
Monday October 12
• Calm Sanctuary Sound Journey →
  Ambient Sound Healing, 7225 Campbell Boulevard, North Tonawanda
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Resonance Circle: A Gathering for Connection →
  Ambient Sound Healing, 7225 Campbell Boulevard, North Tonawanda
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Fall 2026 Cardinal O'Hara Open House →
  39 O'Hara Road, Tonawanda
  4:15 pm
Monday October 5
• Psychic Development Circle: Awaken Your Psychic Senses with Susan Schueler →
  112 Heritage Road, Tonawanda

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🗞 Nearby News

Tonawanda

• Italy-Based IMA Life North America Expands Tonawanda, New York, Pharmaceutical Operations (areadevelopment.com)
• Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. Announces Regional Expansion Into Tennessee Following Receipt of NYS DEC Part 360 Permit (minneapolisnewsjournal.com)
• IMA Life Completes $30M Pharmaceutical Expansion In New York (businessfacilities.com)

Niagara

• Chabad Niagara celebrates (town.news)
• Niagara Wheatfield varsity teams battle in tight games (wnypapers.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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