Tue, Aug 27th 2013 03:00 pm
This fall, many youngsters are getting ready to embark on one of their biggest adventures: starting school.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:40 pm
Members of the community are invited to bring their classic cars and take part in Northgate Health Care Facility's fourth annual "Car Show and 1950s Night" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 7264 Nash Road, North Wheatfield.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:15 pm
Before the New York State Thruway Authority receives a waiver from the Federal Highway Administration for repayment of previously received federal aid, Congressman Brian Higgins is telling the authority to return the favor to local residents and waive collection of the 15-cent toll charged at the Williamsville toll barrier.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:15 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announces upcoming rabies clinics, conducted by the Erie County Department of Health in association with the Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society and the SPCA Serving Erie County. Free rabies vaccinations are available for dogs, cats and ferrets.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:15 pm
The Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation held its 16th annual "Celebrity Bartending" fundraiser at the Brickyard Pub & B.B.Q., raising more than $17,000 for people with developmental disabilities.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:15 pm
The Niagara Tourism and Convention Corp. is thrilled to announce two staff changes.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:15 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today joined elected officials and community leaders from New York to celebrate the implementation of a key component of the state's innovative program for preventing prescription drug abuse.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:15 pm
The zombie outbreak that has infected American popular culture will spread to the University at Buffalo this fall.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 07:00 am
The proud men and women of the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co. are hosting their Field Days on Labor Day weekend, and you're invited.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston Senior Center and Youngstown Rite Aid will hold a flu shot clinic on Friday, Sept. 6, from noon to 4 p.m.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 07:00 am
On Thursday, Aug. 29, at 6 p.m., the Quasar energy group will host an informational briefing at American Legion Post 1451 at 6525 Ward Road in Sanborn. The meeting will be held to discuss the company's current renewable energy plan.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 10:45 pm
Buffalo Niagara Sales and Marketing Executives will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 06:05 pm
Leadership Niagara board of directors, alumni, and friends will gather at the Four Points by Sheraton, 7001 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, for a special reception to honor an individual who has helped the organization achieve excellence.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 06:00 pm
Niagara University's College of Education has received approval from the New York State Education Department to offer a master of arts degree in developmental disabilities.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 06:00 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced he filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump, The Trump Entrepreneur Institute - formerly named Trump University LLC ("Trump University"), and Michael Sexton, former president of Trump University, for engaging in what the AG called persistent fraudulent, illegal and deceptive conduct in connection with the operation of Trump University.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 06:00 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital will conduct its fourth annual "CardioCraze" on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 8-11 a.m. at Academy Park in the Village of Lewiston.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 05:55 pm
Wine on Third recently hosted another of its programs in support of the Niagara Falls Arts and Cultural Center.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 05:55 pm
Getting ready to go back to school? Join the crowd! In 2012, $83.8 billion was spent on back-to-school shopping in the U.S., according to the National Retail Federation. That breaks down to the average person spending around $688.62 on their children in grades K-12.
"It's important to take your time and plan accordingly when it comes to the shopping process," said Warren Clark, president of BBB serving upstate New York. "Knowing what questions to ask and having a plan can save both time and money."
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 05:55 pm
It is back-to-school time, and if your student's summer has been filled with trips to the pool, hanging out with friends, television and video games, and other leisurely activities, now is the time to transition from summer to school mode.
"We always encourage families to relax and enjoy the less structured pace of summertime," said Wayne Sutcliffe of the Kenmore Huntington Learning Center. "However, there are several things you can do toward the end of summer break that are immensely helpful in getting students ready to return to the classroom."
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 09:40 am
Alan Hastings has made a name for himself on the Lewiston waterfront, working with his father, Richard, to transform a coal silo into one of the village's most popular restaurants.
Now, he hopes to do the same with the long-dormant Frontier House.
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Sat, Aug 24th 2013 11:45 pm
Huge crowds descended on Lewiston Friday and Saturday for the Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival. Great music was ongoing from one end of Center Street to the other, the food and merchandise vendors were all busy, the jewelry tent was bright and cheerful with new lighting, and the street was filled with folks of all ages having a good time.
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Sat, Aug 24th 2013 07:00 am
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is excited to offer a special morning of activities just for Cub Scouts.
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Sat, Aug 24th 2013 07:00 am
Lockport Community Television will hold its fall orientation session at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 293 Niagara St., Lockport. This will be the last opportunity to attend a full workshop series this year.
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Sat, Aug 24th 2013 07:00 am
Dr. Dang Tuan Pham and Dr. Bala Thatigotla of Niagara Metabolic & Bariatric Services will offer a monthly support group for bariatric surgery patients beginning Sept. 9.
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Sat, Aug 24th 2013 12:10 am
The summer months in Niagara USA are peak season for anyone who works in the travel and tourism industry, and that's especially true for those in a marketing and communications role.
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Sat, Aug 24th 2013 12:00 am
The Shawnee Volunteer Fire Co. recently hosted a 100th birthday party in its pavilion on Lockport Road for Elmer Moje. More than 200 people attended to honor Moje, who has been a member of the fire company for more than 60 years and just reached the century mark.
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Fri, Aug 23rd 2013 11:40 pm
Chicago Blackhawks forward and south Buffalo native Patrick Kane will bring two NHL trophies to Western New York on Saturday, Aug. 24. The Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe Trophy are slated to be at the base from 8:30 to approximately 11 a.m. Activities will be held in hangar 907.
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Fri, Aug 23rd 2013 11:40 pm
For the first time in six years, national job growth rates have exceeded those in New York state, according to a new report on economic trends released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
"The good news is that New York's job count has increased above its pre-recession levels," DiNapoli said. "The bad news is that, over the past year, we have fallen short of the national growth rate in several major employment sectors. New York, like much of the nation, is still struggling to generate the well-paying, secure jobs that workers at various skill levels and experience need and deserve."
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Fri, Aug 23rd 2013 11:40 pm
Until Thursday, Silvana C. D'Ettorre had never given a public speech.
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Fri, Aug 23rd 2013 11:40 pm
"We are honored that President Obama chose the University at Buffalo to announce his proposals to make higher education more affordable, reduce college debt and reward schools for their performance in these areas. We're proud to have UB recognized as a national model for ensuring access to a world-class education."
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Fri, Aug 23rd 2013 11:40 pm
Area residents now have an attractive new option for the alleviation of joint pain.
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Fri, Aug 23rd 2013 11:40 pm
On Aug. 22 at approximately 10:30 a.m., President Barack Obama and Air Force One landed without incident at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
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Fri, Aug 23rd 2013 11:40 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, and State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-I-Newfane, met this week with Gil Quiniones, president and CEO of the New York Power Authority.
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Thu, Aug 22nd 2013 01:35 pm
President Barack Obama arrived in Buffalo on Thursday morning. Upon exiting Air Force One, he was headed over to the University at Buffalo to address students, visitors and local leaders.
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Thu, Aug 22nd 2013 11:40 am
The Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame will induct its 13-member Class of 2013 on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the annual awards dinner at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo.
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Thu, Aug 22nd 2013 11:40 am
CBS Corp. and Verizon Communications Inc. have reached a new agreement for continued retransmission of CBS-owned stations and wider distribution of CBS Sports Network on Verizon's FiOS TV in multiple markets across the country, it was announced today by both companies. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
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Thu, Aug 22nd 2013 11:40 am
Nicole Terrana has been awarded the 2013 Ruth and William O. Sass, M.D. Scholarship. Erin DeMarco has been awarded the 2013 Ruth and William O. Sass, M.D. Book Scholarship.
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Thu, Aug 22nd 2013 11:40 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center recently completed construction of a $366,000 operating room in the center's Hodge Building. The new facility, located in Memorial's women's health pavilion, will increase surgical capacity.
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Thu, Aug 22nd 2013 11:40 am
You may see it quite often as you're driving around town: dogs riding in the back of trucks. You might even know someone who does it. Why not? It seems so convenient to just load your dog up in the back and take them with you. But, according to the Humane Society of the United States, 100,000 dogs are killed each year in accidents involving riding in truck beds.
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Thu, Aug 22nd 2013 10:55 am
CWM Chemical Services in Porter announced Wednesday that the state Department of Environmental Conservation has approved its application for renewal of its 6 NYCRR Part 373 overall site wide/RMU-1 permit for its Balmer Road hazardous waste landfill facility.
"The NYSDEC has reviewed all public and CWM comments, including those made during the legislative public hearing and have not identified any substantive and significant issues specifically related to the CWM Permit renewal application," wrote David S. Denk, DEC regional permit administrator, in a letter to Jill A. Banaszak, CWM technical manager.
"The NYSDEC has reviewed all public and CWM comments, including those made during the legislative public hearing and have not identified any substantive and significant issues specifically related to the CWM Permit renewal application," wrote David S. Denk, DEC regional permit administrator, in a letter to Jill A. Banaszak, CWM technical manager.
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