Thu, Dec 19th 2013 09:15 am
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, hailed a ruling by the Federal Communications Commission that calls for the repeal of existing federal policies that contribute to the televised blackout of professional sports.
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Thu, Dec 19th 2013 09:15 am
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the New York Power Authority board of trustees approved allocations of low-cost hydropower to three manufacturers in Erie and Orleans counties that will lead to the creation of 643 new jobs and capital investments of approximately $206 million.
"Today's low-cost hydropower allocations are a major win for Western New York, helping to create more than 600 new jobs, while reducing business costs to support the manufacturing industry," he said. "As we grow the manufacturing sector in Western New York, the state will continue to leverage these kinds of investments to strengthen the local economy."
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Thu, Dec 19th 2013 09:15 am
City of North Tonawanda Mayor Robert G. Ortt and his wife, Meghan, will host the fourth annual Snowflake Ball charity event Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, from 8-11 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus, 755 Erie Ave. It will be a night of music, food, cocktails and enjoyment. Over the past three years, this event has raised more than $20,000 for local nonprofits and community organizations. All proceeds from this year's event will benefit the Twin Cities Community Outreach.
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Thu, Dec 19th 2013 09:10 am
The New York Power Authority board of trustees approved NYPA's 2014 operating plan (budget) that continues to invest in its 16 power plants and transmission facilities - critical New York state energy infrastructure - and in its cost-effective energy efficiency projects at local and state government facilities statewide.
The 2014 operating plan includes an operations and maintenance budget of $379.3 million; a capital budget of $279.3 million, an increase of $87 million over the budgeted amount for 2013; and an energy services budget of $222.3 million, an increase of $22 million over the 2013 budgeted amount.
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Thu, Dec 19th 2013 09:00 am
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the New York Power Authority board of trustees approved another round of low-cost power allocations under his statewide ReCharge NY program. The nearly 33 megawatts of low-cost power will be distributed among 47 enterprises at 53 facilities and are expected to leverage an estimated $1 billion in capital investments. This round of allocations is supporting nearly 17,000 jobs.
"ReCharge NY has been creating and retaining thousands of jobs for New Yorkers since power began flowing under the program in July 2012," Cuomo said.
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Wed, Dec 18th 2013 11:25 am
Get hooked on Niagara's largest outdoor show of 2014. The Greater Niagara Fishing & Outdoor Expo, to be held inside The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls (101 Old Falls St.) Jan. 24-26, includes more than 100 outdoor vendors.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2013 11:55 pm
Niagara County lawmakers approved a $333 million spending plan Tuesday night in Lockport, cutting taxes for county residents and continuing a decade-long trend that has seen the county's top rate drop more than 13 percent.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2013 05:30 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded homeowners to register for the Basic STAR property tax exemption by the Dec. 31 deadline.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2013 05:20 pm
The jackpot for tonight's Mega Millions multistate drawing is now $636 million.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2013 05:20 pm
In comments submitted Monday to the federal Environmental Protection Agency, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and a coalition of attorneys general from 11 other states and the District of Columbia argue that, in order to substantially reduce dangerous climate-change pollution from existing fossil-fuel power plants, the agency must both set strong emission limits and give states flexibility on how they choose to meet those limits.
The comments lay out the legal requirements for the EPA to take action against climate-change pollution under the federal Clean Air Act.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2013 05:15 pm
Artpark has announced Lindsey Stirling will perform Thursday, June 12, inside the Mainstage Theater. Reserved seating tickets are now on sale. The concert is produced by Funtime Presents.
Tickets, $29 reserved seating plus $2 facility fee, are available through Tickets.com or the Artpark box office. Call to charge by phone at 888-223-6000. For more information, call: 716-754-4375 or visit www.artpark.net.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2013 04:25 pm
The holidays bring up a lot of strong feelings for people. For many of us, childhood memories are the most prevalent. The traditions, people and places that made it the most magical time of year when we were younger stick with us - and if we're lucky, they can be revisited.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2013 11:25 am
The ice rinks at DeVeaux Woods and Reservoir Park are now officially open for public use.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2013 09:55 am
When Niagara County lawmakers meet Tuesday, they will receive copies of a letter Legislator Michael A. Hill, R-Middleport, sent to Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo late last week urging him to sign a bill to protect volunteer firefighters from being fired because of commitments to their communities.
If Cuomo fails to sign the bill into law by midnight Wednesday, it will die, despite widespread bipartisan support in the Senate and Assembly - as well as urgent lobbying by FASNY, the Firefighters Association of the State of New York.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2013 09:35 am
Applications for the Ancient Order of Hibernians annual scholarship for Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School are now available at NC. Applicants, who must be registered for the 2014-15 school year as an incoming freshman, will be asked to write a short essay.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2013 07:00 am
A group of Daisy Girl Scouts from Troop 30011, kindergarteners from Maple East Elementary School in Williamsville, showed just how "Helpful and Friendly" they could be when they taught the residents of Amberleigh Retirement Community how to make snowflake ornaments.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2013 04:30 pm
The jackpot for the Tuesday, Dec. 17, Mega Millions drawing now stands at a near-record $586 million (cash value $316.5 million). The $586 million jackpot is the second highest in the game's history.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2013 03:25 pm
The Niagara Falls Teachers Local 801 dropped off its donation of 60 turkeys for distribution during Community Missions' Christmas program.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2013 02:30 pm
For their contributions to the Niagara County and Western New York communities, the Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation honored Gary Hall; Reeds/Jenss and the Zimmer family; Gary Strenkoski; and Lisa Tribunella (Inspiration Award).
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Mon, Dec 16th 2013 02:20 pm
A temporary building on the University at Buffalo's South Campus houses a humble-looking contraption that could serve as a spark for improving public transit everywhere: a full-scale replica of a 40-foot public bus, complete with a fare box, seats and wheelchair ramp.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2013 02:20 pm
New York's State Environmental Quality Review needs to be reformed to reduce costly delays in the process for approving development projects, according to a report released today by the Empire Center for Public Policy.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2013 01:30 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens today announced that, beginning Thursday, Dec. 26, the public will not be able to purchase hunting, fishing or trapping licenses, or secure a recreational marine fishing registration or report their harvested game.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2013 01:30 pm
Every area of the state now has a partnership working to combat invasive species at the local and regional level, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joseph Martens announced today.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2013 01:30 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced Janice Cavaretta was named as the 2013 recipient of the J. Michael Duffett Memorial Award, presented each year to the coach or administrator whose contributions to amateur hockey in Western New York "best exemplify the knowledge, teaching, love of the game and gentle humanity of Mike."
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Mon, Dec 16th 2013 01:30 pm
This month, Houghton College has significantly increased its presence and viability as a major player for offering higher education in the Buffalo region.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2013 09:05 am
As part of round III of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's Regional Council initiative, the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council was awarded $60.8 million for 81 projects last week in Albany. The priority capital projects awarded funding include projects that support the region's 2011 strategic plan, "A Strategy for Prosperity." These projects focus on strategies that promote smart growth, workforce development and entrepreneurship. In total, $715.9 million was awarded throughout the state through round III of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2013 09:00 am
Empire State Development congratulated the 13 New York-based productions that earned Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations last week. These nominees participate in the state's film tax credit program.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2013 09:00 am
From Jan. 17-19, 2014, the Niagara University Theatre Department's annual Short Play Festival will make for a fascinating dose of theater - and a great entertainment bargain. Two cycles of 10-minute plays written by various playwrights will be presented over one weekend.
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Sat, Dec 14th 2013 11:55 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, member of the Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs committee, announced today he is currently accepting nominations for a new program that will recognize a local military veteran each month during the 2014 calendar year.
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Sat, Dec 14th 2013 07:00 am
Holiday visits can be very stressful for someone struggling with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia. The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association has some ideas for caregivers who are hosting celebrations and for those traveling with a loved one who has dementia that may ease the stress for everyone involved.
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Sat, Dec 14th 2013 07:00 am
More than 150 volunteer re-enactors of all ages and from both sides of the border will recreate the War of 1812 British attack on Lewiston during Thursday's "Flames Through Lewiston" event, which will feature the unveiling of the much-awaited Tuscarora Heroes Monument.
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Sat, Dec 14th 2013 07:00 am
Mark your calendars for Thursday, Dec. 19, and help commemorate the 200th anniversary of the British attack on Old Fort Niagara and the Village of Youngstown.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2013 08:05 pm
Julie Muscato of Julie Muscato Interior Design and John Taylor of Pallister House Florists, both of Lockport, won Best in Show - The People's Choice Award at the Historical Association of Lewiston annual Tour of Homes this past weekend.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2013 07:55 pm
Members of the Iron Order Motorcycle Club Lockport Chapter recently raised $1,225 to buy new equipment for Eastern Niagara Hospital's child and adolescent psychiatric services unit.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2013 07:45 pm
The one-year anniversary of the Sandy Hook school shootings is an opportunity to reaffirm the need for comprehensive prevention that goes beyond physical security, Amanda B. Nickerson, Ph.D., director of the University at Buffalo's Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention, said.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2013 07:45 pm
The New York Lottery today announced the jackpot for tonight's Mega Millions drawing has been increased to $425,000,000. The $25,000,000 jump from Tuesday's advertised jackpot is due to brisk sales across all 44 participating Mega Millions states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2013 07:45 pm
Cornerstone CFCU employee Dan Martin had a great idea to celebrate the season and help a worthy cause. Martin suggested employees could help the community by donating $5 to wear jeans with an ugly Christmas sweater, and have the money go to a local charity.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2013 07:40 pm
Komal Chandan, M.D., has been elected president of the medical staff at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. He will take office in January and serve a two-year term.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2013 07:40 pm
The community soup kitchen program at Community Missions recently received a $4,000 check from the Citizens Bank Foundation in support of its hunger relief efforts. The check was presented Thursday to Robyn L. Krueger, executive director of Community Missions, by Citizens Bank Senior Vice President Stephen Scello.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2013 07:40 pm
HARBORCENTER Vice President and Director of Hockey Nik Fattey today announced the details of the HARBORCENTER team of the month contest.
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