Wed, Feb 10th 2016 04:50 pm
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program to support Western New York-area high school seniors in pursuit of higher education in the foodservice and hospitality industries.
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Wed, Feb 10th 2016 04:50 pm
Lockport Community Television will hold the first of its 2016 community training series beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23.
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Wed, Feb 10th 2016 04:40 pm
The first meeting of the Erie County New Americans Advisory Committee was held this week, bringing together representatives from numerous immigrant communities, service and legal agencies working with immigrants and refugees, and various Erie County departments.
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Wed, Feb 10th 2016 04:40 pm
Erie County Acting District Attorney Michael J. Flaherty, Jr. has appointed veteran broadcast journalist Joanna Pasceri as the office's first ever public information officer.
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Wed, Feb 10th 2016 04:40 pm
Continuing a tradition that has become nearly as inevitable as taxes themselves, accounting students from Niagara University's College of Business Administration will again provide free tax preparation assistance to members of the Niagara Falls community this tax season.
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Wed, Feb 10th 2016 02:20 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will honor 10 businesses and individuals at the annual Chamber Awards Gala Friday, April 29, at the Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Feb 9th 2016 03:35 pm
This week marks the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year, China's biggest and most ceremonious holiday. Traditionally celebrated for 15 days, this year marks the year of the Monkey and officially kicked off Monday.
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Tue, Feb 9th 2016 03:35 pm
Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino announced today Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band will perform a special outdoor show at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at 8 p.m., making Salamanca the second stop on their recently announced North American tour.
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Tue, Feb 9th 2016 02:25 pm
Top Lewiston restaurateurs Ken Bryan and Eric Matthews are expanding by subtraction.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2016 05:00 pm
The culture and healing traditions of Native Americans are on display at the University at Buffalo in "Native Voices: Native Peoples' Concepts of Health and Illness," a traveling national exhibition that includes UB as one of its first stops.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2016 04:45 pm
The Kiwanis Club of Lewiston recently held a new member induction ceremony at The Brickyard Pub & B.B.Q.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2016 04:45 pm
The Lewiston Community Lions recently welcomed newly inducted Lions Marlene Merrell and Eileen Cordani, both of the Town of Lewiston, into the world's largest service organization.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2016 04:45 pm
The New York State Sheriffs' Association Inc. elected its executive committee at the 82nd annual Winter Training Conference, held last month at the Desmond Hotel in Albany. Among the new members is Niagara County Sheriff James Voutour.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2016 04:45 pm
Lewiston No. 1 Volunteer Fire Co. offered congratulations last week to DiMino's Lewiston Tops on its "re-grand opening," and expressed thanks for the store's recent donation.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2016 04:00 pm
The Neptune Ski Club presents "The Legends of Disco," a disco party at Water Street Landing, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2016 04:00 pm
Gliding Stars of Western New York will hold its annual "Breakfast with Bach" event Saturday, Feb. 27, at First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, 100 Church St. The basket preview begins at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast and music follow, from 10 a.m. until noon.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2016 01:15 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation has announced a bridge painting project is scheduled to begin Monday, Feb. 15, on the Joseph A. Scapelliti Memorial Bridge (Exchange Street) over the Erie Canal in the City of Lockport.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2016 01:05 pm
Elmwood Drive returns to The Lighthouse Café, 555 Davison Road, Lockport, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. The band has appeared at numerous events through Western New York, including Kingdom Bound.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2016 01:00 pm
Jerry Wolfgang, host of Lockport Community Television's "Happening in Niagara," recently interviewed William Cowell and Yvette Leli Aragon of the Buffalo/Niagara Film Festival, as well as Eva Nicklas of the Lewiston Council on the Arts. They talked about the Lewiston Film Festival, which will debut April 1-2.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2016 12:50 pm
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Mon, Feb 8th 2016 12:50 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos released DEC's initial e-waste recycling report, detailing the implementation success of the New York State Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act, which saw more than 318 million pounds of e-waste collected from 2011 through 2014.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2016 12:50 pm
Western New York is not lacking women who deserve recognition. The community at large has an opportunity to appreciate distinguished women through the 2016 Women of Distinction Awards, hosted by Girl Scouts of Western New York. Nominations are being accepted through April 30.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2016 12:30 pm
Buffalo Film League, producer of the film "Buffalo Hates You Too: A Love Story," announced Sunday its relocation to The Wurlitzer Building, 908 Niagara Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2016 12:30 pm
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. approved the purchase of a 50 acres parcel, including the Port Terminal Complex, from the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2016 07:00 am
The Niagara River Greenway Commission will meet Tuesday, March 15, to determine the consistency of the 49th round of projects.
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Sat, Feb 6th 2016 09:40 am
A while back, I received an email from Sentinel reader Mrs. Patricia Schultz of Lewiston who was curious about an "orange" squirrel sighting in her yard.
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Sat, Feb 6th 2016 07:00 am
It's time for another round of discussion and debate concerning the two largest active construction proposals in the Village of Lewiston.
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Sat, Feb 6th 2016 07:00 am
Lewiston Town Board member Al Bax revealed a new grassroots community surveillance monitoring idea at last month's board session - one that he and Lewiston Police Chief Frank Previte have hopes of getting underway soon in the town.
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Sat, Feb 6th 2016 07:00 am
The mission committee of Mount St. Mary's Hospital will hold its 14th annual "Valentine's Day Extravaganza" on Thursday, Feb. 12, in the hospital's main (south) lobby.
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Sat, Feb 6th 2016 07:00 am
Do you have questions about applying for financial aid for college? Niagara County Community College will offer a free financial aid seminar for current and prospective students from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 20, as part of the State University of New York Statewide Student Financial Aid Day.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2016 08:35 pm
More than 700,000 meals will be provided to local families in need as a result of the 10th annual "Sweet Charity" benefit for the Food Bank of WNY, presented by James Desiderio Wholesale Produce. The annual fundraiser was held Thursday at The Atrium @ Rich's.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2016 08:10 pm
The Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls is celebrating the Lunar New Year of 2016 with a variety of special promotions, offers and events now until Feb. 14.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2016 08:00 pm
The Niagara Wine Trail is offering its annual "Be Mine with Wine" Valentine-themed event for those who wish to treat their sweethearts (or themselves) this February.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2016 07:50 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined Friday by Congressman Brian Higgins and representatives of the WNY Law Center and PUSH Buffalo to voice his opposition to a proposed acquisition of First Niagara Financial Group Inc. ("First Niagara") by KeyCorp ("KeyBank").
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Fri, Feb 5th 2016 07:50 pm
Anthony L. Restaino, a 31-year-old attorney and partner at the law office of Restaino Reddien LLP on Military Road, was sworn in as the Town of Niagara Business and Professional Association's new president Jan. 27.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2016 07:50 pm
North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur G. Pappas views North Tonawanda as a city on the rise and he expects that trend to continue.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2016 07:45 pm
The Grand Island Town Board is happy with the turnout for candidates to help run its town government.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2016 07:25 pm
Lewiston Police officers responded to a check the welfare call Thursday on the 200 block of South Seventh Street that soon developed into a tense negotiation response.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2016 07:20 pm
Team members from Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and The Heart Center of Niagara gathered in the hospital's lower lobby Friday to show support for National Wear Red/Go Red for Women Day. The annual observance is dedicated to raising awareness and funds to battle heart disease in women.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2016 07:15 pm
Due to the late start of winter and the recent warm weather and rain, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is advising anglers and others who may want to be on the ice of water bodies to be cautious.
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