Wed, Nov 25th 2015 05:20 pm
Vincent "Vince" Morreale, 88, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, surrounded by his loving family.
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Wed, Nov 25th 2015 02:45 pm
Thanks to the combined efforts of the Tonawandas' Council on the Arts Inc., the Carnegie Art Center Artist Advisory Committee and the City of North Tonawanda, the Carnegie Art Center will soon open its doors again to the Western New York community, after undergoing extensive renovations.
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Wed, Nov 25th 2015 01:00 pm
The Niagara Falls Public Library has caught the holiday spirit, and is offering a fine forgiveness program to benefit Community Missions.
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Wed, Nov 25th 2015 01:00 pm
Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Jay Cutler, Brock Osweiler, and the return of Brett Favre to Lambeau Field, highlight two NFL games on NBC this holiday week.
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Wed, Nov 25th 2015 01:00 pm
The public is invited to join in celebrating the kickoff to the holiday season as the Hyde Park Festival of Lights flip is switched on for the season.
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Wed, Nov 25th 2015 08:00 am
In advance of the holiday shopping season, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued tips for consumers who plan to shop on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
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Wed, Nov 25th 2015 07:55 am
More than 80 sets of winter clothing items collected by Niagara University students were delivered Tuesday to Harry F. Abate Elementary School in Niagara Falls. The hats, gloves and scarves were collected by members of NU's Alpha Alpha Beta chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society in education.
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Wed, Nov 25th 2015 07:55 am
The Buffalo Sabres Foundation announced there will be a guaranteed pot of $50,000 for the 50/50 raffle at each of the Sabres' next two home games, when the Sabres host the Nashville Predators tonight and the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday. Both games are scheduled for 7 p.m.
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Wed, Nov 25th 2015 07:55 am
Seneca Resorts & Casinos will host a job fair from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, for candidates interested in exploring food and beverage opportunities at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls and Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino in downtown Buffalo.
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Wed, Nov 25th 2015 07:55 am
Two million dollars in grants are available to organizations for projects to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species in New York's waterways, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos announced recently.
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Tue, Nov 24th 2015 04:15 pm
State Sen. Rob Ortt, R-C-I-North Tonawanda, unveiled a two-pronged plan called "Revitalize Niagara," which would ensure the host city and certain entities get their fair share of casino revenue, and would allocate a portion of funds for economic development and job creation.
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Tue, Nov 24th 2015 12:45 pm
"Letters from the Labyrinth" (Lava Records/Republic Records) - the new album from the critically acclaimed, multiplatinum-selling progressive rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra - debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard rock album chart this week and No. 6 on the Billboard top albums. The album also charted at No. 7 on Billboard Top 200 chart.
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Tue, Nov 24th 2015 12:35 pm
Recently, the Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center, Lockport City School District, YWCA of the Niagara Frontier and the United Way of Greater Niagara/Martha Beeman Foundation partnered to provide a much-needed fence at the John Pound School in Lockport.
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Tue, Nov 24th 2015 12:35 pm
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue will be present with adoptable dogs from 11 .m. until 2 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 28, at the Walden Galleria mall (lower level in front of Williams Sonoma - Sears side), on Walden Avenue in Cheektowaga.
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Tue, Nov 24th 2015 12:35 pm
State Sen. Rob Ortt announced three bills he introduced earlier this year have been signed into law. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation (S4523A) that prevents Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority funds from being diverted, while S5061A is in relation to the North Tonawanda Firemen's Benevolent Association, and S3638A relates to those with intellectual-developmental disabilities.
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Tue, Nov 24th 2015 12:35 pm
With the holiday season upon us, things are in full swing at Heart, Love and Soul in Niagara Falls. The agency's Thanksgiving food drive will lead up to its Thanksgiving meal today.
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Tue, Nov 24th 2015 07:00 am
Cooking is the leading cause of home fires throughout the U.S., and Thanksgiving sees more such fires than any other day of the year.
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Tue, Nov 24th 2015 07:00 am
Thanksgiving is the largest meal many cooks prepare every year. Its centerpiece - the turkey - is the largest dish most cooks ever encounter, and many are not experienced at roasting one.
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Mon, Nov 23rd 2015 04:20 pm
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, members of Residents for Responsible Government gathered Monday at the Hennepin Park Gazebo in Lewiston to express their appreciation for the end of hazardous waste landfilling at CWM Chemical Waste Services LLC in Porter.
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Mon, Nov 23rd 2015 11:45 am
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the start of construction work on the small boat harbor breakwall and southern revetment, which is the next phase of the multimillion-dollar transformation of Buffalo Harbor State Park.
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Mon, Nov 23rd 2015 11:10 am
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. today opened for the season The Ice at Canalside presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York.
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Mon, Nov 23rd 2015 11:10 am
Shortly after Niagara University became the first higher education institution to serve as a Help Me Grow organizing entity, its College of Education was praised by program founder Dr. Paul Dworkin as an "inspiring example of strengthening town-gown ties in support of childhood system building."
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Mon, Nov 23rd 2015 11:10 am
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team will once again partner with Tops Friendly Markets and Entercom Buffalo for a Thanksgiving turkey drive Tuesday, Nov. 24, to benefit local food pantries.
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Mon, Nov 23rd 2015 11:00 am
The Niagara University Family Business Center's next breakfast forum will examine "What is Leadership?" with a presentation Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Giancarlo's, 5110 Main St., Williamsville.
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Mon, Nov 23rd 2015 11:00 am
Deputy Erie County Executive Maria Whyte and Deputy Commissioner of the Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry Greg Olma were joined by elected officials, representatives of the Nature Conservancy and Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper and parks enthusiasts late last week to announce the recent donation of over 200 acres of forested property located in the Town of Concord.
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Sat, Nov 21st 2015 09:00 am
The Stone Jug saw a well-attended and welcome "soft opening" last Thursday, as the Mike Costello family took over operations of the local favorite at Main at Lockport streets. For the village, it marks the second successful reopening of a long-popular business in past weeks.
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Sat, Nov 21st 2015 07:00 am
The objective is simple: To accrue a mountain of toys.
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Sat, Nov 21st 2015 07:00 am
One weekend a year, Lewiston retailers and restaurateurs invite the community - and those from across Western New York - to "think big, and shop small." In other words, skip the trip to the national chain stores and spend time (and dollars) exploring the River Region's unique, locally owned businesses.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2015 02:50 pm
Glamour and Glow, a nationally touring show featuring theatrical fashions fused with dynamic model performances under UV lights and music, returns to Buffalo, Saturday, Nov. 21.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2015 02:50 pm
The Erie County Department of Health, in collaboration with the New York State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are investigating a case of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O26 (STEC O26) in an Erie County resident.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2015 02:30 pm
The St. Francis Guild of Mount St. Mary's Hospital will conduct its annual Holiday Market from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec.11, in the hospital's south (main) lobby.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2015 02:25 pm
The Town of Niagara hosted its first Veterans Appreciation Dinner Nov. 13 at the Town of Niagara Active Hose Fire Co. Inc., 6010 Lockport Road.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2015 02:25 pm
Seven people across Niagara County were arrested during this time for driving while intoxicated. These extra patrol units also had an additional 17 arrests and issued approximately 181 traffic tickets.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2015 02:25 pm
The gift of giving is in the air at the Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School. Students, faculty and staff are participating in "Warmth of Veterans" that serves the Homeless Veterans Center of WNY. Donations of children's coats will be presented to "Coats for Kids" in conjunction with Capitol Cleaners.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2015 02:20 pm
The Niagara River Waterfront Multi-Use Trail project was discussed at Monday's Town of Wheatfield board meeting. A motion to approve supplement one for the project for a lump sum of $178,800 was considered, but not made.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2015 01:40 pm
CWM Chemical Services announced this week that its Residuals Management Unit 1 landfill has reached its airspace capacity. The company is no longer accepting hazardous wastes at its Balmer Road facility in Porter.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2015 01:35 pm
The Greater Niagara Ballet Company's production of "The Nutcracker" continues today at 7:30 p.m. and tomorrow at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Niagara Falls High School's Performing Arts Center, 4455 Porter Road. Tickets are available at the door. Find photos from the show in our gallery.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2015 01:10 pm
Recent plans presented to renovate the church/theater on Plain Street in Lewiston have been put on hold. The Sentinel learned Thursday a deal to purchase the 114-year-old building fell through midweek.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2015 11:20 am
Nathan McMurray won the Town of Grand Island supervisor's race after a canvas of votes Wednesday.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2015 11:20 am
In a symbolic start of the holiday season, Town of Grand Island Highway Department personnel set up a 30-foot blue spruce in the Town Commons Tuesday.
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