Tue, Oct 15th 2013 11:15 pm
The New York League of Conservation Voters, which works to make environmental sustainability a top political and policy priority in New York, has named State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-60th District, a 2013 "Eco-Star" for his work on environmental initiatives in Albany.
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Tue, Oct 15th 2013 11:10 pm
Christopher H. Brown, CPA, of Brown & Company Certified Public Accountants, and Anthony L. Eugeni, senior partner at Damon Morey Attorneys at Law, have been appointed to the board of trustees of Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center. Carmen A. Granto, chairman of the board, announced the appointments for three-year terms.
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Tue, Oct 15th 2013 11:10 pm
George Osborne, president of Artpark & Company, announced today the appointment of Carrie Veltri to the newly created position of director of development.
In making the announcement, Osborne said, "Artpark is very fortunate to have attracted a person of Carrie's experience and expertise to this position. Our search committee, headed by Artpark board member Jane Mogavero, conducted a national search for this very important position, and we found the best candidate right here in greater Buffalo. I am delighted that Carrie will be joining our staff."
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Tue, Oct 15th 2013 11:10 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber, along with the Lockport Business Association, will host a debate among candidates for Niagara County Legislature from the eastern end of Niagara County.
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Tue, Oct 15th 2013 11:00 pm
On Wednesday, Health System Services of Wheatfield will help local veterans take part in the "WNY Heroes Flight."
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Tue, Oct 15th 2013 11:00 pm
Niagara University's College of Education is inviting the community to participate in its annual "Trick r' Treat Monster Reader" program on Saturday, Oct. 26.
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Tue, Oct 15th 2013 11:00 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, said he is disappointed in the decision made by New York State Education Commissioner John King to cancel a series of forums for public comment on common core standards. Ceretto wants public officials, school districts, teachers and parents to work together through this process.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2013 12:40 pm
Amberleigh is celebrating 25 years of excellence in caring for seniors at its silver anniversary party. The Oct. 25 event runs from 2-4 p.m. at 2330 Maple Road, Williamsville, and the public is invited. Champagne and refreshments will be served.
Dr. Barry Weinstein (Amherst supervisor) and Assemblyman Ray Walters will be presenting proclamations. All attendees will be entered in anniversary drawings to win a full day at Excuria Salon with lunch, or a four-hour limousine service for eight from Aces Limousine Service. Tours will also be given.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2013 12:40 pm
Wireless networks span the globe. But like a frightened toddler, they don't go underwater.
That may soon change, because University at Buffalo researchers are developing a deep-sea Internet.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2013 12:40 pm
St. Peter Lutheran Church will host its second annual "Music for Missions" benefit concert on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m., in its Christian Day School gymnasium (6168 Walmore Road, Sanborn). All are welcome to attend.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2013 12:30 pm
Reid Capizzi, pictured, infant son of Mike and Laura Suess-Capizzi of Lewiston, has been selected as the baby who will be part of the dramatic re-enactment that will take place during the unveiling of the Tuscarora Heroes Monument on Dec. 19. The re-enactment will depict the burning of Lewiston by the British in 1813, when Lewiston citizens ran for their lives down Center Street to escape.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2013 12:30 pm
The University at Buffalo will hold the eighth UB Scholarship Gala from 6-11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, in the Edward Wright Practice Facility on the North Campus.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2013 12:30 pm
Three Depression-era antique toy train sets - Lionel, Marx and Atlas - will be among the hundreds of items auctioned off at Community Missions' antique and fine arts auction on Sunday, Nov. 10, at the First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2013 12:30 pm
Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 is wrapping up its annual fund drive. This year, the company awarded a large-screen TV in a random drawing of all entries. Patricia Rose of Lewiston was the winner and is shown as Chief John Penzotti presents her with the TV.
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Sat, Oct 12th 2013 07:00 am
A Wearable Art Fashion Show to benefit the Aquarium of Niagara will take place Thursday, Oct. 17, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Wine on Third.
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Sat, Oct 12th 2013 07:00 am
The Alzheimer's Association, Western New York Chapter, will hold an open house on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. at its offices, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 6, in Williamsville.
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Sat, Oct 12th 2013 07:00 am
Students, faculty and administrators of Stella Niagara Education Park recently celebrated Peace Week.
Peace Week at Stella Niagara coincides with the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of the Sisters of St. Francis.
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Sat, Oct 12th 2013 07:00 am
AAA Members Insurance Agency is seeking applications from local high school seniors for AAA's sixth-annual insurance scholarship for Western and Central New York. The deadline for consideration is Dec. 31, and applications are available for download by visiting www.AAA.com/Insurance.
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Sat, Oct 12th 2013 07:00 am
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School recently offered visitors of its open house events an opportunity to win a full year of free tuition. Niagara Catholic has announced Kaitlyn Simmons is the recipient of a full year of free tuition at Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 09:25 pm
Suneel's Light Foundation has announced that "A Night to Shine" charity gala, the foundation's annual fundraiser, will "shine brightly upon" downtown Buffalo for the first time, Thursday, Oct. 17.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 08:15 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced a new effort to ensure all U.S. military veterans receive state property tax exemptions to which they are legally entitled under New York law. Schneiderman's office learned some veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan were being wrongly denied a valuable property tax exemption to which they are entitled upon conclusion of their military service.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 08:15 pm
Is your child looking for something fun to do on the upcoming school holiday? The Museum of disABILITY History will be open for a family-friendly event on Columbus Day. "Kids Day" events will be held Monday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., at 3826 Main St., Buffalo.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 03:30 pm
Friends and family of 19-month-old Lucas Myles Standish of Youngstown have announced plans for a Love4Lucas benefit for the infant, who suffers from a rare form of liver cancer.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 03:30 pm
In 1964, then-Junior Chamber of Commerce members including Terry Collesano, left, and Richard Williams happened upon a large flag and flagpole set to be removed from the Old Fort Niagara Officer's Club.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 08:20 am
Erie County will "Go Violet" on Wednesday, Oct. 16, marking October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Erie County Coalition Against Family Violence is asking individuals and organizations to wear purple, the symbolic color for domestic violence awareness, and provide information to employees and patrons. More information on how you or your organization can get involved is available at www.goviolet.eccafv.org.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 08:20 am
To celebrate the first anniversary in its new location, Augie's Diner has partnered with LaSalle Pride Inc. on a display of historic photos of LaSalle.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 08:10 am
Raymour & Flanigan in Niagara Falls is sponsoring "A Way to Give Back" food drive to benefit Community Missions of Niagara Frontier Inc. The food drive will take place at the store, 8535 Niagara Falls Blvd., during regular store hours on Friday, Oct. 18, to Sunday, Oct. 20.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 08:10 am
Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, is set to host Academy Night 2013, an opportunity for high school students and their families, as well as school administrators and counselors, to find out more about military academy institutions, programs and the application process that surrounds them.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 08:10 am
Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in upstate New York, northern Pennsylvania and western Vermont, has announced the company's produce director, Steven Wright has won 2013 Retailer of the Year from Produce Retailer magazine. The award celebrates Wright as well as Tops' entire produce team as leaders in the produce field and within the grocery industry.
Nominations for this distinction are submitted largely by the produce vendor community and are based on criteria such as: innovative programs, creative merchandising, environmental stewardship, supplier relationship, leadership effectiveness, and divisional culture.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:30 pm
Lockport Mayor Michael W. Tucker joined federal, state and local dignitaries Oct. 9 to mark the beginning of restoration of the famed Erie Canal Flight of Five Locks. Remarks were made during a community celebration on Canal Street in the heart of downtown Lockport.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:15 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has appointed Christin M. LoFaso director of IPA/navigation. In that role, she will lead Niagara County efforts in support of NY State of Health, the organized marketplace designed to help people shop for and enroll in health insurance coverage.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 06:30 pm
Daniel J. Stapleton, director of the Niagara County Department of Health, reported today the first laboratory-confirmed human case of West Nile virus in Niagara County for 2013.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 06:30 pm
Fire and rescue demonstrations, fire safety education, blood pressure checks and ladder truck bucket rides will be among the activities offered to the public on Saturday, Oct. 12, when the Upper Mountain Fire Co. holds its annual community open house.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 06:30 pm
The St. Francis Guild of Mount St. Mary's Hospital will hold its 33rd annual Pink Elephant Luncheon and Auction on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Niagara Falls Country Club, 505 Mountain View Drive, Lewiston.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 06:30 pm
Five of Western New York's top chefs will face off Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Niagara Falls Conference & Event Center in a "Healthy Chef Competition" sponsored by Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 06:30 pm
A new report by the New York Power Authority on best practices for achieving energy cost savings at New York schools highlights significant economic and environmental benefits from increased investments in energy efficiency and clean energy technologies at public and private K-12 schools.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:00 am
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School recently held its open house events. Perspective students for grades 7 through 12, along with their parents, were able to enjoy a tour of the school conducted by current students and parents of students.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:00 am
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, the Niagara County Chapter of NYSARC Inc., is offering an "Art & Music Workshop: Whole Note Band" from 10:15-11:15 a.m. on Oct. 15 and 22 at the Carnegie Art Center in North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:00 am
Town of Niagara Supervisor Steve Richards has vowed to clear his name in the 28-count indictment brought against him in State Supreme Court in Lockport last Friday.
A plea of not guilty was entered before Supreme Court Justice Richard C. Kloch Sr. Since then, neither Richards nor his lawyer, Rodney Personius, nor town councilmen known to have been subpoenaed to testify during the preceding grand jury investigation have been willing to comment.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:00 am
A Wheatfield developer seeking rezoning on a Ward Road property came under fire Monday by residents concerned that his plans would worsen drainage and traffic in the area.
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