Wed, Aug 8th 2018 12:20 pm
Geoffrey S. Berman, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, and William F. Sweeney Jr., the assistant director-in-charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, announced Wednesday the arrests of Chris Collins, a congressman representing the 27th District of New York; Cameron Collins, the son of Chris Collins; and Stephen Zarsky, the father of Cameron Collins' fiancée. They were arrested on charges of participating in a scheme to commit insider trading relating to securities of Innate Immunotherapeutics ("Innate"), an Australian biotechnology company on whose board of directors Chris Collins served.
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Tue, Aug 7th 2018 04:55 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Tuesday announced state economic development incentives that directly support the creation and retention of approximately 6,500 jobs and capital investments of more than $551 million throughout New York state.
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Tue, Aug 7th 2018 04:45 pm
Pegula Sports and Entertainment on Tuesday announced the location of the New Era Field "Uber Zone" for the 2018 season. Beginning with the Bills preseason opener on Thursday, the "Uber Zone" will be located on the western end of the adjacent ECC South campus. PSE said the new location allows drivers a quick, convenient and safe way to exit the lot and merge onto either Southwestern Boulevard or Big Tree Road.
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Tue, Aug 7th 2018 04:45 pm
Thanks to the generosity of a local charitable trust, Niagara County historians have digitally preserved 28,000 newspaper pages, many the only known surviving copies, Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski announced.
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Tue, Aug 7th 2018 04:40 pm
In a field-work expedition designed to honor Western New York's unique Underground Railroad heritage, about 120 seventh and eighth grade scholars from Buffalo Public Schools' My Brother's Keeper (MBK) program, joined by a small group of local educators and artists, will create an original and symbolic art installation while visiting the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center.
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Tue, Aug 7th 2018 04:40 pm
The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, the first nonprofit organization in the nation to manage and operate a historic urban park system, on Tuesday announced it has received a $21,315 grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Fund at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. This grant will allow for much-needed upgrades to the goal mouths of the soccer fields at the Meadow in Delaware Park.
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Tue, Aug 7th 2018 04:40 pm
New University at Buffalo research is adding important information to the body of knowledge about the cognitive and behavioral status of a group of retired professional athletes who spent their careers in contact sports.
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Tue, Aug 7th 2018 04:40 pm
The Brickyard Pub & B.B.Q. will be the site of Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara's annual "Celebrity Bartending - Battle of the Businesses" event on Thursday, Aug. 16. The event runs from 5:30-9 p.m. and will benefit the more than 600 individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities the agency supports.
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Tue, Aug 7th 2018 02:20 pm
One of the most iconic restaurant businesses in Western New York is set to make its Lewiston debut later this year. The Como Restaurant will open up a deli at the corner of Center and South Sixth streets, inside what used to be Melloni's Meats and, most recently, Cal's Grinders. The Village of Lewiston location will be operated by the Antonacci and Colucci families.
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Mon, Aug 6th 2018 03:20 pm
The St. Francis Guild auxiliary of Mount St. Mary's Hospital will hold its 38th annual Pink Elephant Auction from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, at the Niagara Crossing, 100 Center St., Lewiston.
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Mon, Aug 6th 2018 02:35 pm
New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs announced he has secured $120,000 in state funding for the 12 branch libraries in the 60th Senate District. This funding will support program upgrades, additional supplies, and other improvements that will enhance the educational impact of these libraries on youth in these communities.
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Mon, Aug 6th 2018 02:20 pm
Much of the talk about buildings and climate change has focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. What often gets overlooked is ensuring that buildings are prepared for future climate impacts. That's imperative, because with climate change will come more frequent, intense storms, along with other climate-related hazards.
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Mon, Aug 6th 2018 02:20 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced sporting licenses and deer management permits for the 2018-19 season are now on sale. Licenses and permits can be purchased at any one of DEC's license-issuing agents, by telephone (866-933-2257), or online. The hunting and trapping licenses are valid from Sept. 1 through Aug. 31, 2019.
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Mon, Aug 6th 2018 02:10 pm
The 38th annual Louis J. Fernandez Memorial Golf Classic raised more than $23,000 this year. The event is coordinated by the board of associates.
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Mon, Aug 6th 2018 02:05 pm
Arts Services Initiative of Western New York announced the next session in its professional development series for artists. This workshop is free and open to everyone. Registration is encouraged by emailing info@asiwny.org or calling 716-362-8389, ext. 512.
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Mon, Aug 6th 2018 02:05 pm
Buffalo Game Space has announced its third annual Fall Game Workshop Series. BGS is offering a number of students the opportunity to attend this series of workshops covering everything one needs to learn to create their own video game, free of charge, as well as offering coworking and equipment access.
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Mon, Aug 6th 2018 01:10 pm
This weekend, Lewiston will be the place to visit with one of its busiest events on the calendar.
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Mon, Aug 6th 2018 01:00 pm
Artpark's production of "The Odyssey" lived up to billing on Sunday, as the Mainstage Theater show delivered on what the visual and performing arts company promised: Broadway professionals telling the tale of Odysseus and Penelope; grand props, including a spinning stage and a giant monster; members of the community joining together to serve as the people of Ithaca; and even a couple of Easter eggs, in the form of cameos from local celebrities and groups.
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Mon, Aug 6th 2018 07:00 am
Grand Islanders and Western New York boat lovers with an interest in the vessels of yesteryear will need to check out the Buffalo Launch Club next month.
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Mon, Aug 6th 2018 07:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University will present an exhibition of model ships created from the imagination of artist Justin Higner, opening with a reception from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9. "The Higner Maritime Collection: Twenty-Five Years of Ship Building by Justin Higner" will be on display through March 17, 2019.
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Mon, Aug 6th 2018 07:00 am
The Greater Niagara Fish Odyssey Derby - the derby formally known as the "Fall Classic" - will hold its 42nd annual contest Aug. 18-26.
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Sat, Aug 4th 2018 07:00 am
For the second year in a row, a record number of participants took part in Paddles Up Niagara.
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Sat, Aug 4th 2018 07:00 am
Changes are coming to DeGlopper Park at the corner of Baseline Road and Grand Island Boulevard in the next few months.
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Sat, Aug 4th 2018 07:00 am
The Solarize Grand Island campaign is well underway. The campaign has signed up over 60 residents for free evaluations. The campaign has held three workshop events and four table events throughout June and July with more planned.
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Sat, Aug 4th 2018 07:00 am
Residents of Grand Island are invited to join over 38 million neighbors across approximately 16,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide for National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.
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Sat, Aug 4th 2018 07:00 am
Kate Fowler, below, left, executive director of the It Happened to Alexa Foundation, chats with visitors last Sunday at Buffalo Riverworks about the upcoming IHTAF Great Contraption Race, set for Saturday, Aug. 18, on the Buffalo River.
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Sat, Aug 4th 2018 07:00 am
To say Melissa Morinello is trying her hand at something new is an understatement.
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Sat, Aug 4th 2018 07:00 am
Jamie Symmonds' Lewiston Artisan Market has grown since its June debut in Academy Park.
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Sat, Aug 4th 2018 06:55 am
Duo Angela Ziegler and Ron LoCurto performed Sunday at Casey's Cabana in Ferry Village in the eatery's debut of "Singing Sundae." Casey's Cabana launched Casey's Creamery, offering hard ice cream, milkshakes and ice cream sundaes.
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Fri, Aug 3rd 2018 06:30 pm
Caitlin Fager, the membership and event manager at the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, has been chosen to participate in the 2018 Cystic Fibrosis Rising Star Leadership Program.
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Fri, Aug 3rd 2018 06:30 pm
The Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG) GlassBarge tour arrived at Canalside on Friday. The 2018 GlassBarge tour will be docked at Canalside from Aug. 3-5. As the 2018 signature event for the statewide celebration of the Erie Canal Bicentennial, GlassBarge will offer free public glassmaking demonstrations during its visit.
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Fri, Aug 3rd 2018 03:55 pm
Artpark & Company will stage "The Odyssey" this weekend.
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Fri, Aug 3rd 2018 03:50 pm
On Friday evening, July 27, Town of Porter resident Eric Olds-Reid, 37, was the victim of a tragic ATV accident on Youngstown Wilson Road. He was taken via Mercy Flight to ECMC in Buffalo, where he succumbed to his injuries the following morning.
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Fri, Aug 3rd 2018 03:50 pm
But have you ever heard the story behind "Donuts the Clown?"
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Fri, Aug 3rd 2018 02:30 pm
Seemingly, Lindsey Stirling went from being the only pirate at the party to a pop-culture princess right before our eyes on last fall's "Dancing with the Stars."
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2018 02:30 pm
Niagara County Community College sponsored a new initiative this summer to empower girls as part of the Future Leaders Liberty Partnerships Program. Becoming Wonder Woman focuses on supporting students with life and social skills, mentoring, leadership, service learning, community service, wellness, and social and emotional development.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2018 02:00 pm
Kelsey Tylec, 14, and a freshman at Niagara-Wheatfield High School; and Cassie Thayse, 14, freshman at Penfield High School, participated in the 14 and under division of the USAV Junior Beach Volleyball National Championships in Siesta Key, Florida, from July 24-26.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2018 02:00 pm
Starpoint 11th grader, Sara Danwin's fascination for dragons has proven to be very lucrative for her. Using an oven bake polymer clay called Sculpey, the 15-year-old artist has been sculpting the mythical creatures and selling them at local craft fairs. At this year's annual Starpoint Art and Craft Fair alone, she made over $500.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2018 01:00 pm
Join the Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas and DeGraff Memorial Hospital from 4-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 15, at Shores Waterfront Restaurant located at 2 Detroit St., North Tonawanda, for their first "Rockin' on the River" summer charity event.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2018 01:00 pm
The McGuire Group, operator of five health care facilities in Western New York, announced that Amanda Dudek of Hamburg celebrated her five-year employment anniversary with the company.
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