Fri, Mar 21st 2014 03:00 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto issued the following statement in the wake of the New York Power Authority fire this week.
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Fri, Mar 21st 2014 09:20 am
Congressman Brian Higgins joined Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, City of Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster, Niagara County Sheriff James Voutour and public safety leaders serving the Buffalo, Erie and Niagara regions in calling for Western New York to be reinstated as eligible for federal Homeland Security funding through the Urban Area Security Initiative program.
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Fri, Mar 21st 2014 09:20 am
In 2013, Community Missions' ministry and community partnerships offered 118 opportunities for faith and spiritual development for those it serves, and totaled 83 community partners, according to information released by the agency Thursday. The total equates to offering an activity or opportunity for engagement once every three days to Niagara's most vulnerable.
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Fri, Mar 21st 2014 09:20 am
YMCA staff and volunteers were feeling the luck of the Irish as they celebrated exceeding their annual campaign goal of $677,000 by raising $697,741 for YMCA financial assistance.
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Fri, Mar 21st 2014 09:20 am
The Castellani Art Museum will hold a spring clean-out sale starting Wednesday, March 26, at noon, and running through Wednesday, April 2, at 5 p.m. Prices have been slashed to rock bottom, with most items going for just $1, $2 or $3.
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Thu, Mar 20th 2014 12:50 pm
Dave Reed, vice president of operations at Trans American Customs and Logistics, has been selected as an Honored Member of the National Association of Distinguished Professionals. The selection recognizes his commitment to excellence in customs, logistics and consulting.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2014 11:35 pm
Harry Francois, Western New York regional manager of the Niagara Power Project, released this statement Wednesday night on the extinguished transformer fire:
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Wed, Mar 19th 2014 11:35 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins is crediting an engaged, enraged and educated community with Wednesday's sentencing decision in federal court, which brought some justice to a community he said has suffered extensively as a result of Tonawanda Coke's criminal neglect.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2014 11:35 pm
Private First Class Doral E. Cummings fought in World War II and earned 11 medals, including the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Unfortunately, HE passed away in 1997 and never received his Bronze Star.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2014 11:35 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, began the process of finalizing the New York state budget Wednesday by voting on the first budget bill. Ceretto noted that, throughout budget negotiations, he is still fighting to restore education funding that was cut in 2011.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2014 11:35 pm
Poor coordination of health benefits for veterans by the state Department of Health and local social services departments resulted in many veterans being placed in the state's Medicaid program rather than federal programs, according to an audit released Wednesday by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2014 12:20 pm
The First Niagara Foundation and Jericho Road Community Health Center are partnering to provide afterschool program support for local refugee students and create education opportunities that will enrich their academic and social skills.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2014 12:20 pm
The International Association of Administrative Professionals is teaming up with Schichtel's Nursery Oregon to host the 2014 Arbor Day tree fundraiser this spring. Proceeds will benefit the IAAP Buffalo Chapter.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2014 12:20 pm
In a letter to Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, the New York State Department of Transportation confirmed the Harlem Road bridge in West Seneca will be reconstructed with design features that will be more resistant to ice jam flooding.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2014 10:05 am
Artpark rings in spring a day early, giving a sneak peek at who is coming to the popular "First Niagara presents Tuesday in the Park" (Daryl Hall & John Oates, Widespread Panic, Boston), and "Coors Light Wednesdays" outdoor concert series (Sublime with Rome).
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Wed, Mar 19th 2014 07:00 am
The Power Vista, the visitors center for the New York Power Authority's Niagara Power Project, is seeking submissions for its "Every Day is Earth Day" sculpture contest.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2014 07:00 am
World War II Air Force veteran Everett Fitchlee will share his experience as part of the 8th Air Force 390th Bombardment Group at the Niagara History Center, Thursday, March 27, at 2 p.m. Fitchlee will show film of an actual mission by the B17 bombers, made by a photographer assigned to the Bomb Group.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2014 07:00 am
Niagara University is looking for motivated, dynamic individuals to help with its Summer Youth Camp. Camps are held June 30 through Aug. 15. Participants are between ages 6 and 12.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2014 07:00 am
Global Spectrum, the management company operating Canalside, is hosting a meeting to better acquaint themselves with certified minority corporations, organizations and vendors, on Thursday, March 27, at 4:30 p.m., within the fifth floor conference room at 95 Perry St., Buffalo.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2014 07:00 am
The Zonta Club of Grand Island is holding its annual Spring Fashion Fling at a new venue with brand new fashion designs. The event will take place at noon on Sunday, April 6, at River Oaks, 210 Whitehaven Road.
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Tue, Mar 18th 2014 06:30 pm
Worn out by the winter weather? We all are. But don't let your guard down just yet. Now that the snow and ice are beginning to melt, turn your attention to your roof.
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Tue, Mar 18th 2014 06:30 pm
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. cautions customers to be aware of scammers acting as utility representatives, threatening service shutoff and demanding immediate payments. Utility customers should not respond to these calls, and they should contact National Fuel immediately to verify their account statuses.
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Tue, Mar 18th 2014 06:30 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today called on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to overturn the Food and Drug Administration's approval of Zohydro Extended Release (Zohydro ER).
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Tue, Mar 18th 2014 06:30 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto worked with his Assembly and Senate colleagues on the Legislature's Joint Mental Hygiene Budget Conference Committee to follow-up on a commitment to deliver better services to the developmentally disabled and others in need.
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Tue, Mar 18th 2014 01:45 pm
The Salvation Army is the grateful beneficiary of a $7,500 grant awarded by the First Niagara Foundation. This grant will cover the expense of an instructor for the New York State Test Assessing Secondary Completion, formerly GED program.
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Tue, Mar 18th 2014 12:40 pm
We've all seen it: a dog with his head tilted up, the breeze blowing through his fur, with an unmistakable look of pure joy on his face as he takes a ride in his favorite person's car. The sight is enough to bring a smile to anyone's face. Everyone can identify with that feeling of unadulterated bliss.
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Tue, Mar 18th 2014 12:40 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's cardiac/stroke care center campaign received an important boost Monday with the approval of a $250,000 construction grant by the Niagara Falls City Council.
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Tue, Mar 18th 2014 12:30 pm
It isn't every day that National Geographic comes calling to partner on an innovative geotourism book. Yet for Niagara University professor Jan van Harssel, Ph.D., that is exactly what happened.
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Tue, Mar 18th 2014 12:30 pm
State University of New York Empire State College will hold public information sessions about its associate and bachelor's degree programs at its Niagara Frontier Center, Appletree Business Park, 2875 Union Road, Suite 34 Cheektowaga.
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Tue, Mar 18th 2014 12:30 pm
The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department is sponsoring its 19th annual Spring Fling on Sunday, April 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Marilyn Toohey Park (next to the Red Brick Municipal Building, 145 N. Fourth St.).
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Mon, Mar 17th 2014 11:45 pm
The Buffalo Sabres are hosting an authentic green jersey auction to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Sabres players wore green jerseys during pregame warm-ups prior to the March 16 home game against the Montreal Canadiens. The jerseys are up for auction on the NHL.com auction site.
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Mon, Mar 17th 2014 11:45 pm
Nearly 250 nonprofit organizations are set to participate in the "Spring It On" campaign, the region's only 24-hour online fundraising event, Thursday, March 20 - the first day of spring.
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Mon, Mar 17th 2014 11:45 pm
Gary C. Tucker, senior vice president - operations/chief operations officer at Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center, has been named a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. The FACHE designation is the highest status in the professional society and recognizes excellence in health care management.
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Mon, Mar 17th 2014 11:45 pm
Summit Life Outreach Center, located at 1622 Pine Ave., in Niagara Falls, is opening its doors to the community and its supporters Sunday, April 6, from 1-4 p.m.
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Mon, Mar 17th 2014 11:45 pm
The Niagara County Industrial Development Agency board of directors today elected Henry M. Sloma as chairman of the board at the agency's annual reorganizational meeting. Sloma previously served as chairman from April 2005 until January 2013.
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Mon, Mar 17th 2014 11:45 pm
A concert this good just can't wait. In advance of an April 2 announcement for a remarkable lineup of 2014 Summer Rush entertainment, Seneca Casinos unveils one of the many blockbuster concerts: rock superstar John Mellencamp performing Thursday, July 3, at 8 p.m. at Seneca Niagara Events Center in Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Mar 17th 2014 11:45 pm
Artpark & Company Inc. has announced plans to participate in "Spring It On," a 24-hour online fundraising event designed to raise awareness and funds for not-for profit organizations throughout Western New York with a unique one-day focus. Artpark & Company will focus efforts on raising funds to support children's art programming.
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Mon, Mar 17th 2014 11:45 pm
The Harmonia Chamber Singers, under the direction of Robert Pacillo, will lead an interactive workshop with Wilson High School singers (Claudia Andres, director) on Saturday, March 29, at Youngstown First Presbyterian Church.
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Sat, Mar 15th 2014 10:50 am
The Niagara University Student Government Association has booked contemporary country singer Rodney Atkins for an April 5 performance at Artpark's Mainstage Theater in Lewiston. The show begins at 8 p.m.
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Sat, Mar 15th 2014 10:05 am
Lewiston residents can weigh in Monday on plans to convert the historic Kelly House into a café and specialty market. A public hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. in the Red Brick Municipal Building, 145 N. Fourth St.
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