Mon, Nov 26th 2018 07:00 am
Celebrate the season with the Niagara University Opportunity Program as it presents its annual Christmas benefit concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7,in the Russell Salvatore Dining Commons on campus. The event is free and open to the public, though a free-will offering is suggested. Proceeds will benefit Community Missions. Last year, more than $1,000 was raised to support Community Missions' programs and services.
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Mon, Nov 26th 2018 07:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University will host its annual "Holiday Bash" from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7.
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Mon, Nov 26th 2018 07:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce is preparing for a successful Lewiston Christmas Walk and Tour of Homes weekend Dec. 1-2. The busy, two-day weekend features boutique shopping, a North Pole mailbox, carriage rides, a petting zoo and a home tour (ticketed event).
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Sat, Nov 24th 2018 07:00 am
The Grand Island Central School District will hold a public referendum on Tuesday, Jan. 8, to seek voter approval for a proposed $24,149,626 capital project.
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Sat, Nov 24th 2018 07:00 am
In her first year of business on Main Street, Rebecca Poletti has, essentially, reinvented herself. A chef who was famous in Lewiston for her cookies, scones, pies and, more recently, heavenly breakfast offerings, has come to Youngstown and discovered dinner.
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Sat, Nov 24th 2018 07:00 am
Excitement is growing for an all-inclusive play area unlike anything else in Lewiston. Village officials met recently to review a near-final set of designs for Mason's Mission Playground at Marilyn Toohey Park. When completed - hopefully by next summer - the playground is expected to be almost 14,000 square feet.
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Fri, Nov 23rd 2018 07:00 am
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving - a day to step away from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and consider gifting to causes that make life better for us all.
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Fri, Nov 23rd 2018 07:00 am
A Niagara Gorge Corridor Parkway Removal Project (Main Street to Findlay Drive) public information meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at the Niagara Falls Train Station & Customhouse Interpretive Center, 825 Depot St. W.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 11:30 pm
Community Missions of the Niagara Frontier is participating in #GivingTuesday on Nov. 27. This event takes place every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and contrasts Black Friday and Cyber Monday, in an effort to kick off the holiday season with generosity to the community.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 11:25 pm
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer paid a special visit Tuesday to the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge to announce the start-up of a phase two, $91 million modernization of the U.S. Customs Plaza at the bridge complex in Lewiston.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 10:50 pm
NY-27 congressional candidate Nate McMurray issued the following statement on the Eric County election results on Wednesday, and the next steps for his campaign:
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 10:45 pm
As New Yorkers prepare for the holiday shopping season, Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood issued tips to help consumers protect themselves on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 10:45 pm
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift card sellers have done away with inactivity fees, consumers should still ask whether fees apply when purchasing a gift card.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 10:40 pm
United Way of Greater Niagara received $5,000 from Northwest Bank. The check was presented to President and CEO of United Way of Greater Niagara Connie Brown by Northwest Senior Vice President and Central District Manager Theresa Vertalino and Lewiston Branch Manager Gloria Baker.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 10:40 pm
M&T Bank has announced the return of "Gift of Warmth," the area's longest-running warm clothing collection program for local families in need. Nov. 26 through Jan. 4, all 65 M&T branches throughout Western New York will collect donations of new mittens, gloves, scarves, hats and coats on behalf of The Salvation Army of Buffalo.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 10:35 pm
Empire State Development and the New York State Departments of Labor, Taxation and Finance, and Agriculture and Markets encourage all New Yorkers to support their local small businesses on Small Business Saturday, which falls this year on Nov. 24. By choosing to shop locally Saturday, and every day, New Yorkers are investing in their neighborhoods, strengthening their communities, and keeping tax dollars within the Empire State.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 10:35 pm
"I will vote to elect Nancy Pelosi as speaker of the House of Representatives."
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 10:30 pm
While the holidays are usually a time of joy and cheer, getting ready for them can be stressful and overwhelming - especially if you're rushing. Research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found nearly 80 percent of drivers expressed significant anger, aggression or road rage behind the wheel at least once in the past year. As holiday shoppers rush out for Black Friday and continue shopping throughout the coming weeks, AAA Western and Central New York is reminding motorists to pack their patience.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 10:30 pm
As part of Jingle Falls USA, outdoor ice skating is returning to Niagara Falls from Nov. 30 through the holiday season. Residents and tourists alike are welcomed to skate, spend time in the city and check out the many events that Jingle Falls USA has to offer.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 01:30 pm
With Thanksgiving here, and Christmas right around the corner, North Tonawanda City Clerk-Treasurer Daniel R. Quinn is offering his office as a drop-off location for people wishing to donate perishable and nonperishable items to the North Tonawanda Food Pantry.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 01:30 pm
After the turkey is gone and the shopping is done join the North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive, for "Thanksgiving Break At The Movies" at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 01:30 pm
The North Tonawanda mayor's office, in conjunction with the North Tonawanda Department of Youth, Recreation and Parks reported that entries are being accepted for the city's Decorate For The Holidays contest.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 01:30 pm
Small Business Saturday will be celebrated in Sanborn on Nov. 24, with many of the stores offering promotions on Sunday as well.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 01:15 pm
Students in the classes of Bob Ihle and Caitlin Kucharski are continuing a great Thanksgiving tradition at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 12:30 pm
New York Air National Guard Col. Gary Charlton II, a Skaneateles resident, took command of the 107th Attack Wing during a ceremony at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station on Saturday, Nov. 17.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 12:30 pm
The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute will open its doors to a world of sweet holiday wonder this weekend. Starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24, the public is invited to view the life-sized gingerbread village created by baking and pastry arts students and chefs of the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 12:30 pm
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA will host its annual Fashionably Late/Fashionably Early Black Friday event for shoppers looking to snag deals and extra savings. The shopping center will open from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 22, and again at 7 a.m. on Black Friday.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 12:30 pm
North Tonawanda City Clerk-Treasurer Daniel R. Quinn and Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski announced they'd like to provide an opportunity for North Tonawanda Veterans to meet with the Veterans Service Agency of Niagara County.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 07:00 am
This Friday, the switch will be flipped on to illuminate more than 1 million lights as the Fairgrounds Festival of Lights opens its 14th season. This time-honored, Western New York holiday tradition takes place at the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 07:00 am
Custom lighting design by Lockport Stage Works will create a serene and unique visual mood for "Christmas by Candlelight," presented by Harmonia Chamber Singers.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 07:00 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the introduction of online renewals for the 2019 Empire Pass, beginning now and continuing through March 31, 2019. By renewing online, customers can now enjoy greater convenience by keeping their card - and receive a special loyalty savings of $10 per card for the 2019 season.
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Tue, Nov 20th 2018 05:30 pm
Deposits for Food presented donations to two Niagara Falls food pantries last week: Community Missions, and Heart, Love & Soul. The proceeds were obtained from D4F's collections of returnable containers and scrap metal. To date, total donations have topped $55,000.
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Tue, Nov 20th 2018 04:10 pm
The Buffalo City Mission on Tuesday hosted its Thanksgiving community meal for the area's elderly, impoverished and shut-ins. This annual tradition provides a robust and festive holiday gathering where staff, volunteer individual and organizations, and members of the homeless community come together in the spirit of fellowship, unity and Thanksgiving.
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Tue, Nov 20th 2018 02:25 pm
Joe D'Agustine recently held a toy, comic and collector show at Frontier Volunteer Firehall. He and his two sons, Joe Jr. and Derek, were the organizers of the event. "Joe D" has been doing theses shows for the past 20 years. Proceeds of the food sales and 50/50 went to Variety Club and Children's Hospital.
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Tue, Nov 20th 2018 01:50 pm
New York Power Authority fishing facilities, including the fishing pier at the base of the New York Power Authority's Robert Moses Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant, will close for the season at dusk on Friday, Nov. 30. The fishing pier near Upper Mountain Fire Co. at the Lewiston Reservoir and at the water intakes along the upper Niagara River will also close for the season.
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Tue, Nov 20th 2018 01:45 pm
The holiday season in Buffalo would not be complete without the sparkle of music and memory-making moments, and the Buffalo Philharmonic is providing something for everyone's musical wish list.
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Tue, Nov 20th 2018 01:25 pm
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. (ECHDC) will open The Ice at Canalside presented by BlueCross Blue Shield of Western New York, the official health plan of Canalside, at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 23. This year, ice bumper cars have been added to the ice activities, along with skating, curling and ice bikes.
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Tue, Nov 20th 2018 01:25 pm
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. held its second open house for the Outer Harbor Access and Activation Project. ECHDC presented three options for First Buffalo River Marina, Wilkeson Pointe to the bell slip, and terminal B. Attendees had an opportunity to comment on the options, provide feedback, and respond to a survey. The projects, funded by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's Buffalo Billion II, will enhance access and facilitate greater public use and enjoyment of Buffalo's Outer Harbor.
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Tue, Nov 20th 2018 01:25 pm
On Monday, TOMS announced "End Gun Violence Together," a campaign aimed at helping end the epidemic in America and kickstarting an evolution to the brand's giving model. To launch the campaign, TOMS will invest $5 million into organizations across the country that are committed to addressing the complex nature of gun violence through various tactics, including programming in communities of color, mental health, research and policy, and suicide prevention.
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Tue, Nov 20th 2018 01:25 pm
Five student members of the Niagara University Marketing Association won first place in a case competition held in conjunction with the St. John Fisher College American Marketing Association Regional Conference on Nov. 3. The team developed a marketing plan for Karma Wellness Water, which sponsored the event.
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