Sat, Nov 8th 2014 09:25 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, member of the New York State Assembly Transportation Committee, has announced the New York State Department of Transportation has released grant funding for the New York State Parks Transportation Alternatives Program.
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Sat, Nov 8th 2014 09:25 am
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School has added two new coaches to its athletic staff this academic year: head boys basketball coach Giulio Colangelo and boys soccer coach Dave Socha.
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Sat, Nov 8th 2014 09:25 am
In his iconic song "Imagine," John Lennon asked us all to picture a world free from hunger. In support of that mission, Yoko Ono Lennon has joined Hard Rock International and WhyHunger for the seventh year of the "Imagine There's No Hunger" campaign, which aims to turn John's dream into our future.
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Sat, Nov 8th 2014 09:20 am
Arts Services Initiative of Western New York has announced the release of the "Economic Impact of Western New York's Not-for-Profit Cultural Industry" report.
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Sat, Nov 8th 2014 09:20 am
The New York State Athletic Trainers Association has commended Jeff Green, MS, ATC, for his role in saving the life of a Grand Island middle school student after she collapsed and went into cardiac arrest during a Sept. 24 physical education class.
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Sat, Nov 8th 2014 09:20 am
Earlier this week, Congressman Brian Higgins presented Private Indiana Hunt-Martin with the Women's Army Corps Service Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, and the Honorable Service Lapel Button for her service during World War II - just days before the 69-year anniversary of her honorable discharge.
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Sat, Nov 8th 2014 09:20 am
The Buffalo Sabres have announced the team will hold its annual "Military Appreciation Night" tonight during their game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at First Niagara Center.
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Sat, Nov 8th 2014 09:00 am
If the ring, beep or buzz of your cell phone triggers an intense urge to respond, and you find yourself reaching for the phone - even when you're driving - you're not alone.
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Sat, Nov 8th 2014 07:05 am
Right now, churches, businesses, warehouses and homes across Western New York are being transformed into collection spots for Operation Christmas Child. Local collection sites hope to collect 21,000 gift-filled shoeboxes from individuals, families and groups for needy kids during Operation Christmas Child's National Collection Week, Nov. 17-24.
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Sat, Nov 8th 2014 07:00 am
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, featuring some of the greatest athletes and entertainers on the planet, will bring their unrivaled family show to the First Niagara Center in Buffalo at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, during the Harlem Globetrotters 2015 "Washington Generals' Revenge Tour."
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Fri, Nov 7th 2014 07:00 am
As part of its 2014 annual meeting, The Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America will present "Eyes on the Million Dollar Prize: Bringing 43North & Buffalo to the World."
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Fri, Nov 7th 2014 07:00 am
The Town of Wheatfield adopted its 2015 preliminary budget at Monday's Town Board meeting.
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Thu, Nov 6th 2014 06:35 pm
The Sanborn American Legion Building has almost two centuries of history behind it. Most recently, the 189-year-old building was the 60-year home of the Sanborn American Legion Post 969, prior to their gifting to the Sanborn Area Historical Society in 2012.
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Thu, Nov 6th 2014 06:35 pm
The third annual Music 4 Missions concert will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Forestview Church of God, 1250 Saunders Settlement Road, Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Nov 5th 2014 02:55 pm
"Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale" will be presented as Artpark & Company's annual springtime on-school-time children's theater offering. Casa Manana Theatre of Fort Worth, Texas, will present two Mainstage Theater performances May 5, 2015 (10 a.m. and noon).
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Wed, Nov 5th 2014 02:15 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team will again take part in the NHL Hockey Fights Cancer program during the team's home game, presented by ECMC, Friday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. against the Edmonton Oilers.
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Wed, Nov 5th 2014 01:15 pm
The New York Lottery today confirmed a jackpot-winning ticket for the Nov. 4 Mega Millions drawing was purchased at the Valero gas station at 2580 Route 302 in Middletown.
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Wed, Nov 5th 2014 09:05 am
Arkansas will soon join New York as the only states in the country to provide comprehensive disability awareness training to its first responders.
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Wed, Nov 5th 2014 08:40 am
Unofficial election results in the 60th Senate District show Democrat Marc Panepinto the top vote-getter with 17,491 votes. Republican Kevin Stocker, who defeated incumbent Mark Grisanti in the primary, finished second with 15,431 votes. Grisanti tallied 14,835 votes. Conservative Tim Gallagher took 4,310 votes.
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Wed, Nov 5th 2014 08:30 am
Republican City of North Tonawanda Mayor Robert Ortt has defeated Niagara Falls Democrat Johnny Destino to lay claim to George Maziarz's State Senate seat. Unofficial election results show Ortt claiming 45,485 votes to top Destino's 20,564 votes.
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Wed, Nov 5th 2014 07:00 am
The Niagara County Department of Health nursing division, in partnership with the Niagara County Department for the Aging, is offering free diabetes self-management workshops throughout Niagara County.
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Wed, Nov 5th 2014 07:00 am
National Grid has received approval to implement a number of changes to help mitigate the effect of dramatic swings in monthly electricity supply prices for its upstate New York customers if there is a repeat of last season's wild weather.
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Wed, Nov 5th 2014 07:00 am
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue will be present at Walden Galleria Mall, lower level, with its adoptable dogs this Saturday and Sunday (10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days).
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Tue, Nov 4th 2014 10:40 pm
Republican City of North Tonawanda Mayor Robert Ortt has proclaimed himself the winner of the 62nd District State Senate seat soon to be vacated by longtime incumbent George Maziarz.
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Tue, Nov 4th 2014 10:05 pm
Unofficial Election Day results show Democrat Lee Wallace narrowly defeating Republican Donald E. Schildhauer by a little less than 100 votes (948-851) in the Town of Niagara supervisor race.
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Tue, Nov 4th 2014 10:00 pm
Unofficial Election Day results in the Town of Lewiston show Republican Beth Ceretto defeating Democrat David Sanchez by a more than 400 votes (2,485-2,039). Ceretto, wife of re-elected Assemblyman John Ceretto, who ran unopposed, will serve a three-year term.
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Tue, Nov 4th 2014 07:55 pm
Keri Cardinale returns to The Lighthouse Café, 555 Davison Road, Lockport, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15. She is a talented Christian vocalist who has appeared throughout Western New York.
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Tue, Nov 4th 2014 07:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's marquee event, the 11th annual Premier, will swing, jive and hop to the music of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
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Tue, Nov 4th 2014 07:55 pm
A reception and exhibition celebrating the grant-funded "Expanding the Scope of Fine Arts Programming Through Visual, Music & Theater Arts" workshops and activities created through the fine arts program at Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara will be held Thursday, Nov. 13.
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Tue, Nov 4th 2014 07:55 pm
Starting this December, "Dancing with the Stars," ABC's top-rated entertainment show, produced by BBC Worldwide Productions, is bringing a one-of-a-kind touring production throughout North America.
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Tue, Nov 4th 2014 07:40 pm
When it comes to destruction, don't ignore the ability of animals to put a serious dent in your vehicle, if not destroy it completely. The Insurance Information Institute reports animals (primarily deer) caused more than 1.2 million collisions with vehicles between July 2012 and June 2013.
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Tue, Nov 4th 2014 07:40 pm
The Catholic Schools of Niagara County celebrated Catholic education Monday, Oct. 27.
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Tue, Nov 4th 2014 07:35 pm
Artpark & Company held its annual meeting Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Niagara Falls Country Club to confirm the re-election of officers and directors and welcome three new directors.
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Mon, Nov 3rd 2014 04:35 pm
As the nation gathers to celebrate and give thanks with family and friends, the biggest spectacle of the holiday season returns to entertain millions, as the 88th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade returns to NBC Thursday, Nov. 27.
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Mon, Nov 3rd 2014 04:35 pm
The Chris Klug Foundation has announced the winners of the first Bounce Back Award, presented by Astellas. The award recognizes two transplant recipients who exhibit a great quality of life.
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Mon, Nov 3rd 2014 01:40 pm
On Saturday, from noon until 5 p.m., join Educate A Bull and members of the community as they celebrate the 8th annual "Barksgiving" at Chestnut Ridge Park.
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Mon, Nov 3rd 2014 01:40 pm
The annual Jack Beatty Memorial Hospice Cruise and Clambake held in July continued its tradition of great entertainment, delicious food and leisurely sailing and power boating up the Niagara River, all to benefit patients and families served by Niagara Hospice. The event, now in its 15th year, raised a record $40,000.
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Mon, Nov 3rd 2014 01:40 pm
More than 520 Niagara University alumni, students and friends came together in the name of educational access and affordability during the institution's 2014 President's Dinner, held Nov. 1 at the Seneca Niagara Casino Hotel & Event Center.
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Mon, Nov 3rd 2014 01:35 pm
The Northeast Kidney Foundation of Greater Buffalo is presenting a tree-decorating ceremony to honor donor families and living donors who have benefited numerous recipients across Western New York and the U.S.
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Mon, Nov 3rd 2014 12:25 pm
Nik Wallenda, "The King of the Highwire," made history Sunday after successfully crossing the "Windy City" of Chicago on a tightrope without a net or tether.
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