Tue, Sep 10th 2013 05:00 pm
A new bachelor's degree program at Niagara University will train students to serve society's elderly population.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 05:00 pm
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is a proud participant in the ninth annual Museum Day, presented by Smithsonian magazine. A celebration of culture, learning and the dissemination of knowledge, Museum Day helps make museums more accessible to visitors across the country.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 05:00 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti offered the following on Monday:
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 03:05 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced an Election Day hotline to help ensure that minority-language voters, people with disabilities and all eligible voters are able to cast an effective ballot during the Sept. 10 primary election.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 03:05 pm
During the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, hospitals throughout Niagara County will be offering free breast cancer screening to uninsured women. Each hospital will provide free mammograms for women ages 40-64 who do not have health insurance.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 03:00 pm
Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller will discuss the Buffalo Bills' 23-21 loss to the New England Patriots in Sunday's season home opener.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 12:00 pm
Visit our photo gallery this week for a complete pictorial recap of the Niagara County Peach Festival.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 08:25 am
Alexandra Casale was crowned Peach Queen Sunday night to cap the 56th annual Niagara County Peach Festival.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 07:00 am
Kidz 'N' Kites 2013 is going to the dogs. Or rather, the dogs - and cats - are coming to "Kidz 'N' Kites," on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Veterans Memorial Park, 7000 Lockport Road, Town of Niagara.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 07:00 am
Renowned for its scenic routes, the 5th annual Mighty Niagara Half Marathon/Hospice Dash 5K takes place on Saturday, Sept. 21, with appeal to runners who support Niagara Hospice Alliance Inc.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 07:00 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will celebrate the end of summer with free, outdoor health and wellness fairs at two primary care sites this month.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2013 05:15 pm
Due to inclement weather, the Terry Buchwald and McCarthy School of Irish Dance performances have been cancelled. The Peach Queen semifinals and fashion show will take place Sunday at 7 p.m. The Peach Queen finals will follow.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2013 10:45 am
On Thursday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo presented his plan for a dramatic transformation of Buffalo's waterfront. The first component of the plan calls for the transfer of up to 400 acres of land on the Outer Harbor from the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority to the state, bringing the community's goal of increasing future recreational opportunities and fostering redevelopment on Buffalo's waterfront closer to reality.
Under the proposal, the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. will acquire the land from NFTA to plan for future development and use, and New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will operate half of the property, encompassing the small boat harbor and Gallagher Beach, as a new state park.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2013 07:00 am
The Western New York chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will hold its seventh annual Buffalo area Out of the Darkness Community Walk at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in Delaware Park North (near Buffalo Zoo).
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Sat, Sep 7th 2013 07:00 am
Participate in a free Fall Bird Walk at Bond Lake Park, 2353 Lower Mountain Road in Lewiston, on Sunday, Sept. 8.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2013 07:00 am
Western New York residents are expected to take steps to improve their heart health Sunday, Sept. 15, when they participate in the American Heart Association's Heart Walk at Coca-Cola Field in downtown Buffalo.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2013 07:00 am
The Western New York Power Proceeds Allocation Board is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 3:30 p.m., at the Empire State Development offices at 95 Perry St., Buffalo.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2013 07:00 am
Whether you're just out to have some fun or learn something of the paranormal, Lewiston's Marble Orchard Ghost Walks showcase Lewiston's rough and tumble frontier past as well as its gloriously ghost-filled present.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:30 pm
You've got the kids' backpacks ready with notebooks, pencils and paper, but what's your plan for packing healthy back-to-school lunches?
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:15 pm
For the ninth year in a row, the Ransomville Free Methodist Church is holding the Pigapalooza community event on their grounds at 3924 Ransomville Road in Ransomville. The family-friendly event is free of charge and parking is also complimentary. Pigapalooza will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 4 to 8 p.m.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:10 pm
State Sen. Mark J. Grisanti, R-I-Buffalo, announced today a $9.48 million investment for road and bridge projects for Elmwood Avenue and the 198 in the City of Buffalo. The investment will be funded through the New York Works State Highway and Bridge Project Acceleration Program.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:10 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, a member of the Senate's transportation committee, today announced a nearly $8 million investment for a key highway construction project in western Niagara County.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:00 pm
Seneca Gaming Corp. will host a job fair on Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Seneca Niagara Events Center at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, with 100 positions available throughout the two Seneca Casino properties in Erie and Niagara counties.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:00 pm
The New York Power Authority today announced that roadwork renovations will begin Monday, Sept. 9, for major improvements along South Access Road leading to the admission-free fishing pier at the Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:55 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara is pleased to be the recipient of a $25,000 gift from Delta Air Lines. These funds were used to completely resurface a deteriorating playground area at the Ken-Ton Family YMCA (535 Belmont Ave., Kenmore).
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:55 pm
"Winds, Waves and Wines XIV," the Aquarium of Niagara's fall fundraiser, takes place from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Conference and Event Center in Niagara Falls. This event will feature samplings of many of the regions' finest wine offerings coupled with hors d'oeuvres and desserts by selected local caterers and restaurants.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:40 pm
All dogs go to heaven, of course. Still, it's pretty difficult to lose a loved pet, especially if there's a chance that pet might be saved by veterinary care.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:40 pm
Last fall, Island resident Corey McGowan embarked on two major projects for Grand Island: the Grand Island Mural Project, and the first-ever Taste of Grand Island, which served as a way to showcase the mural and Grand Island's many businesses.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:30 pm
Tim Synor considers himself a lucky man. He is recovering from a heart transplant received at the University of Rochester Medical Center and recently returned to his wife, toddler son and infant daughter in Wheatfield.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:20 pm
The Niagara County Community College Foundation Inc. has elected its 2013-14 board of directors.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:45 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced that members of the Sabres organization will visit the Niagara Health System's St. Catharines hospital site as part of the team's second annual "Invade Canada Caravan" tour next Monday, Sept. 9.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:25 pm
With football season set to begin, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has issued a consumer alert on the risk of concussions to young football players. Head injuries, including concussions, can happen at any time on the field of play, regardless of the type of helmet being worn.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:25 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, was in Washington, D.C., this week for a House committee on foreign affairs hearing on the situation in Syria.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:25 pm
The Lower Niagara Women of the Moose Chapter 1940 recently presented a $200 check to the Mount St. Mary's Foundation in support of the hospital's Center for Women.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:20 pm
Niagara Falls resident Rose Ann Hirsch will speak at the Tuesday, Sept. 24, membership dinner meeting of the Niagara Frontier Chapter of New York State Women. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at Pane's Restaurant, 984 Payne Ave., North Tonawanda. Dinner is $19.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:00 pm
If you're having a little trouble with your dog's behavior, instruction and rehabilitation from an expert might help. United K9 Professionals and the New Jersey "Dog Whisperer," Janice Wolfe, will be in Lewiston on Saturday, Sept. 14, Sunday, Sept. 15, for two days of seminars and hands-on instruction. They will present a program, open to the public, at The Lewiston Senior Center, corner of Pletcher and River roads.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 07:00 am
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School has announced the appointment of a new director of special events: Kristin R. Hall.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 12:05 am
State Sen. George Maziarz, alongside Niagara County legislators Cherée Copelin and Kathryn Palka Lance, will host an e-recycle and document-shredding event from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Summit Park Mall parking lot.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 11:55 pm
Following a tour of Olcott and Wilson harbors, Congressman Chris Collins joined with state and local leaders to highlight the urgent need to maintain and protect local harbors along Lake Ontario's south shoreline.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 11:55 pm
East Aurora will play host to the Greater East Aurora Chamber of Commerce's 2nd annual Taste of East Aurora on Saturday, Sept. 14. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Main Street, between Olean Road and Riley streets, will come alive with wonderful taste tempting samples of the finest cuisine available in the greater East Aurora area.
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