Thu, Nov 14th 2013 05:30 pm
The Boys and Girls Club of Niagara Falls will host "An Evening of Fine Cuisine and Great Fashion," a fundraiser, Friday, Nov. 15, from 5 to 9 p.m., at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, 28 Old Falls St. The event seeks to generate money for the educational organization.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2013 05:30 pm
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. board of directors met and adopted a modified general project plan for Canalside. The vote marks an important step forward for the Aud block and the City Street Restoration project.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2013 03:45 pm
News from the Town of Lewiston finds Steve Reiter has opted to step down as supervisor and from overseeing the town water department. Gary Catlin has assumed both duties.
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Wed, Nov 13th 2013 01:45 pm
New York State Sen. George Maziarz will present a free Niagara County business fair Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 7-9 p.m. at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, 28 Old Falls St. Attendance is free and check-in begins at 6:45 p.m.
The event, co-sponsored by Maziarz, the Niagara County Community College Small Business Development Center and the Niagara USA Chamber, brings together numerous business resources, including local business associations, economic development partners and other local business owners.
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Wed, Nov 13th 2013 01:35 pm
Gil C. Quiniones, New York Power Authority president and CEO, offered this comment on NYPA's participation in the "Grid Ex II" power grid drill:
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Wed, Nov 13th 2013 01:35 pm
First Presbyterian Church in Lewiston has announced that, for the first time, it is a drop-off location for Operation Christmas Child. Items can be dropped off from Nov. 18-24 at 505 Cayuga St.
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Wed, Nov 13th 2013 01:35 pm
If you need help with your heating bill, or if you know someone who does, the Home Energy Assistance Program can help. HEAP is a federally funded program that provides assistance to eligible customers to pay their home heating
bills. National Fuel customers are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for assistance, as funds are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, starting Nov. 18.
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Wed, Nov 13th 2013 01:35 pm
The Most Rev. Abune Berhaneyesus D. Souraphiel, C.M., archbishop of Ethiopia, spent most of Tuesday on the campus of Niagara University.
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Wed, Nov 13th 2013 01:35 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced Cazenovia Recovery Systems Inc. has been awarded $22,367 through the Department of Veterans Affairs Grant and Per Diem Program.
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Wed, Nov 13th 2013 01:35 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, hailed passage of S. 893, the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act, in the House of Representatives. This legislation would provide for an annual cost-of-living adjustment increase to veterans compensation of the same amount as the Social Security COLA.
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Wed, Nov 13th 2013 01:05 pm
Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula today announced Pat LaFontaine has been hired to serve as president of hockey operations for the team. Pegula also announced Darcy Regier and Ron Rolston have been relieved of their respective duties. Ted Nolan has been hired as the team's interim head coach and the Sabres have retained the remainder of the coaching staff.
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Wed, Nov 13th 2013 12:50 pm
Everyone's favorite nanny is flying into town next summer. Artpark has announced its production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's "Mary Poppins" is slated for July 31- Aug. 8, 2014. Eight performances will take place in the Mainstage Theater.
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Wed, Nov 13th 2013 11:50 am
At a press conference this morning at the First Niagara Center, Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula announced general manager Darcy Reiger and coach Ron Rolston have been fired. Former Sabres star Pat LaFontaine has been brought on as president of hockey operations. He, in turn, has brought back former coach Ted Nolan to serve as interim coach.
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Tue, Nov 12th 2013 03:50 pm
Stingrays swim through water with such ease that researchers from the University at Buffalo and Harvard University are studying how their movements could be used to design more agile and fuel-efficient unmanned underwater vehicles.
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Tue, Nov 12th 2013 03:40 pm
New York State Assemblywoman Jane Corwin is sponsoring her fourth annual winter coat and clothing drive. Her office and locations throughout her Assembly district will accept gently used and cleaned coats, hats, gloves, boots and other winter wear now through Thursday, Dec. 12.
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Tue, Nov 12th 2013 03:40 pm
It's officially hunting season throughout much of the U.S. Whether you let your cats out by the woods, go hiking with your dogs, or live near a hunting area, it is important to know how to protect your pets.
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Tue, Nov 12th 2013 03:35 pm
Niagara University announced today a new endowed scholarship in recognition of former president Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., and his lasting, positive impact on the school.
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Tue, Nov 12th 2013 03:35 pm
Each year, Community Missions of Niagara Frontier Inc. matches around 140 of Niagara County's neediest families with local businesses, church groups, service organizations and community members.
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Tue, Nov 12th 2013 03:35 pm
The music department at Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School will present "Do You Hear What I Hear? A Christmas Musical" this holiday season. The production highlights the birth of Jesus as told through song, dance and scripture.
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Tue, Nov 12th 2013 03:35 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden announced 31 attorneys general have signed onto a letter urging three of the leading smartphone manufacturers - Google/Motorola, Samsung and Microsoft - to develop a technological means to protect smartphone users in their states by drying up secondary markets for stolen devices and eliminate the economic incentive for theft.
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Tue, Nov 12th 2013 03:30 pm
The Hard Rock Café and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will celebrate World Diabetes Day by "Rockin' Diabetes Away" on Friday at the Hard Rock Café, 333 Prospect St.
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Tue, Nov 12th 2013 03:30 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara has announced the 118th running of the YMCA "Turkey Trot" is officially sold out. Race capacity was again set at 14,000 participants in order to adhere to fire code regulations inside the Buffalo Convention Center, where the race's post-party and awards ceremony takes place.
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Tue, Nov 12th 2013 03:30 pm
The Buffalo Sabres have announced the club will host an authentic camouflage jersey auction, beginning today, in honor of Veterans Day.
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Mon, Nov 11th 2013 02:40 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti has been named the Boys and Girls Town of Italy 2013 Man of the Year award recipient. He will be honored for his dedication to charitable causes and for his support of Boys and Girls Town of Italy WNY Chapter at the organization's 50th annual gala tonight at Salvatore's Italian Gardens.
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Mon, Nov 11th 2013 02:40 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced that enhanced security procedures have been put in place at First Niagara Center. Beginning with Tuesday's home game against the Los Angeles Kings, all Sabres fans entering the arena will be subject to a handheld magnetometer (wand) screening upon entry to the arena.
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Mon, Nov 11th 2013 02:35 pm
The Most Rev. Abune Berhaneyesus D. Souraphiel, C.M., archbishop of Ethiopia, will receive Niagara University's President's Medal during a ceremony set for Tuesday, Nov. 12.
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Mon, Nov 11th 2013 01:10 pm
The University at Buffalo won two awards from BUILDINGS magazine's eighth-annual America's Best Buildings of the Year, a contest for commercial and institutional facilities.
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Mon, Nov 11th 2013 01:05 pm
New Directions Youth and Family Services, a leading provider of services for at-risk children and families in Western New York, celebrated the grand opening of the Wayne A. Secord Therapeutic Preschool in Lockport with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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Mon, Nov 11th 2013 01:00 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has proposed new legislation to ease the burdens of home ownership on members of the armed services and their families.
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Mon, Nov 11th 2013 01:00 pm
Another high-profile, veteran-friendly organization has ranked Niagara University as one of the nation's top institutions when it comes to embracing America's veterans as students.
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Mon, Nov 11th 2013 01:00 pm
Feherty's Troops First Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization co-founded by professional golfer and CBS Sports and Golf Channel writer and broadcaster David Feherty, will launch its inaugural Operation Warrior Call event Sunday, Nov. 24.
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Mon, Nov 11th 2013 01:00 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber is hosting the lecture, "Economic Vision 2014 and Beyond: Creating a Vibrant Future," at The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls, 101 Old Falls St., Niagara Falls, on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 8 a.m. The keynote speaker is Gary Keith, vice president and regional economist for M&T Bank, who will discuss local and national economic trends.
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Mon, Nov 11th 2013 09:20 am
In recognition of Veteran's Day, National Grid is highlighting its programs to attract and retain veteran employees. Troops To Energy Jobs is an initiative in which National Grid has partnered with five other energy companies across the country, and the Center for Energy Workforce Development, to develop an accelerated process for bringing military veterans into the energy industry workforce nationwide and locally across New York state.
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Mon, Nov 11th 2013 07:00 am
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School, 520-66th St., Niagara Falls, will host a vendor and craft show Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Sat, Nov 9th 2013 12:45 pm
To celebrate their eatery's second anniversary, The Village Bake Shoppe owners Mike and Lindsay Fiore invite patrons to stop by today for free cookies and hot chocolate. "Customer Appreciation Day" is their way of thanking the community for its support.
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Sat, Nov 9th 2013 12:40 pm
The Greater Niagara Ballet Co. held its most successful "Breakfast with the Sugarplum Fairy" to date on Saturday. Families packed Antonio's Banquet & Conference Center in Niagara Falls. There, they enjoyed a meal, took pictures with GNBC dancers and bid on a bevy of basket auction items. Young children took part in a dance lesson and heard a holiday story.
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Sat, Nov 9th 2013 07:00 am
Buffalo resident Ida Sanger remembers the day in 2006 when she heard a radio announcement explain she could make a difference in a child's life half way across the world. From that moment on, Sanger has been an unstoppable local force in spreading kindness through the giving of simple gifts. This year, she will have packed more than 1,800 shoeboxes full of gifts to needy children through Operation Christmas Child.
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Sat, Nov 9th 2013 07:00 am
The agency previously known as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara County will continue to provide the same services under a new name, Youth Mentoring Services of Niagara County Inc. Youth Mentoring Services is a prevention program that enables in-risk children and youth to achieve their full potential as adults by providing a variety of mentoring services.
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Sat, Nov 9th 2013 07:00 am
Community Missions of Niagara Frontier Inc. will hold a celebrity bartending event Tuesday, Nov. 19, at The Rapids Theatre in Niagara Falls. The event runs from 5-9 p.m.
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Sat, Nov 9th 2013 07:00 am
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School began a Chinese language and culture program this school year in collaboration with the Confucius Institute of WNY, University at Buffalo and Hanban Agency in China.
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