Tue, Jun 18th 2013 01:25 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, is urging leadership in the House of Representatives to act quickly to prevent college student loan rates from doubling. The current interest rate under the Federal Direct Student Loan Program is 3.4 percent. That number is expected to increase to 6.8 percent on July 1, unless preventative action is taken.
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Tue, Jun 18th 2013 12:40 pm
The Niagara University Board of Trustees recently approved the creation of an Office of International Relations, which will provide a central point of contact for international students studying at NU and domestic students seeking global experiences.
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Tue, Jun 18th 2013 12:40 pm
The Buffalo Sabres, in partnership with Buffalo Place, today announced plans to host "Sabres Summer Fan Fest," a day of hockey-themed entertainment on Buffalo's waterfront to cap the team's weeklong rookie development camp on Friday, July 12.
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Tue, Jun 18th 2013 12:40 pm
The Lewiston Knitwits (20 knitters and growing) gathered this fall, winter and spring to enjoy knitting and companionship twice a month at the Lewiston Opera Hall on Center Street. What began on a whim, based on a shared interest in knitting and crocheting, has happily culminated in an uplifting, shared beautification project.
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Tue, Jun 18th 2013 12:35 pm
Get moving this summer with Independent Health and YMCA of Buffalo Niagara's "Fitness in the Parks," a free program designed to encourage all Western New Yorkers to stay on track with their fitness goals.
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Tue, Jun 18th 2013 07:00 am
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Markets, celebrates its 30th birthday this summer and everyone is invited to the two-day culinary event. Expect a birthday party like no other, complete with cupcakes, cookies, chocolate and ice cream, as well as a large smorgasbord of the region's most scrumptious culinary delights, including barbecue, seafood, Asian and vegetarian.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2013 10:25 pm
The Muscular Dystrophy Association's nationally broadcast telethon, one of America's longest-standing and beloved fundraising and entertainment events, will return this Labor Day weekend with a new broadcast home: the ABC Television Network.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2013 10:10 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, and State Sen. George Maziarz, R-Newfane, passed legislation designed to protect taxpayers and ensure that money from the New York Power Authority is not wasted. The legislation would allow NYPA to perform audits of funding it provides to local governments, state agencies and other development projects in Western New York.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2013 10:10 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, today helped pass the Safe Patient Handling Act. The bill, which he co-sponsored, establishes a statewide patient handling policy for all health care facilities in New York. Ceretto noted this policy ensures that best practices in regard to safe patient handling are followed in medical facilities across New York state.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2013 04:35 pm
A monthly lecture series is bringing a variety of local and nationally renowned authors to Old Falls Street, USA. The lectures, held in Old Falls Street's new Wi-Fi Café, closest to Niagara Falls State Park, are free and open to the public.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2013 04:35 pm
A $750,000 challenge grant from The John R. Oishei Foundation to the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Foundation has given a jump start to Memorial's $3 million campaign for a new inpatient cardiac/stroke care center. The grant is conditioned on Memorial raising a matching amount.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2013 04:35 pm
Project Runway, a new program to prevent and reduce substance abuse among girls and women 14 to 25 years of age, has scheduled three public sessions to increase awareness and seek public input.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2013 04:35 pm
The City of Buffalo, Shatter I.T., Sunnking Electronics, in partnership with six other local Buffalo businesses, will host "ecyclebflo" on Tuesday, June 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Niagara Square (new location) in downtown Buffalo. Residents are encouraged to responsibly recycle their unwanted electronics at this free event.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2013 04:10 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto has announced the passing of bipartisan legislation to restore funding to programs for people with developmental disabilities. Ceretto, who co-sponsored the legislation, worked with his Assembly colleagues to restore funding for the programs that people with developmental disabilities rely on to maintain their quality of life. Ceretto has been a vocal advocate for the restoration of the funding since it was cut from the budget in March.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2013 07:00 am
ChrisFit Health & Wellness will host its first "ChrisFit Fest" from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., on Sunday, June 23. The fitness festival will feature a 5K and kids run, and offer an opportunity to access a range of free information on fitness and nutrition. It will take place at Academy Park in the Village of Lewiston.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2013 07:00 am
On Friday, Aug. 2, at the Niagara Falls Country Club, The It Happened to Alexa Foundation will host its 11th annual fundraising dinner. Readers can support the valuable work of The Alexa Foundation by purchasing a ticket or table, donating an auction item or becoming a sponsor of the dinner.
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Sat, Jun 15th 2013 07:00 am
As planning continues for a new Civic Center in Lewiston, there's a whole host of "undercurrents" that have been taking place of late in Youngstown as that tiny village at the mouth of the lake forges ahead on its own future.
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Sat, Jun 15th 2013 07:00 am
It's the end of the school year. What a better way to celebrate than with the Beginning of Summer Street Dance in Youngstown?
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Sat, Jun 15th 2013 07:00 am
The Wilson Lions Club will hold its 10th annual awards dinner on Monday, June 17, at the Wilson Boathouse Restaurant, 57 Harbor St. Tickets for the event are $30, and include a steak dinner and a drink.
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Sat, Jun 15th 2013 07:00 am
The Greater Niagara Federal Credit Union will hold its 8th annual Motorcycle Run to benefit the Niagara Falls Fire Department Christmas Toy Fun Drive on Saturday, June 22.
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Sat, Jun 15th 2013 07:00 am
Benjamin Franklin once said, "In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes."
Come Tuesday, we can reasonably add something else to that list of certainties: The only thing pouring down from above at Artpark will be hit songs.
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Sat, Jun 15th 2013 06:00 am
The first phase of the multi-year plan features a $1.8 million restoration at Three Sisters Islands that includes a new trolley shelter, expanded parking area, new pedestrian walkways and overlooks, enhanced landscaping, as well as new railings.
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Sat, Jun 15th 2013 03:25 am
The White Linen Tea House of Wheatfield was the winner of the People's Choice Awards for Best Culinary Samples at the Lewiston Region Tour of Kitchens held June 8 and 9. The home of Bob and Marian Granfield of Youngstown (The French Country Cottage) was the winner of the People's Choice - Best in Show for Décor and Tablescapes.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2013 05:10 pm
A benefit for Terry Hurtgam will be held on Saturday, June 15, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the 3F Club, 904 Swann Road in Lewiston.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2013 04:45 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-I-60, was joined today by representatives of the District Parent Coordinating Council, Buffalo ReformEd, and other community leaders to urge the State Assembly to act on two pieces of legislation that he said would increase parents' involvement and save taxpayers money in the City of Buffalo.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2013 04:40 pm
U.S. sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand sent a letter to President Obama today, describing the devastation that Hurricane Sandy caused in New York, to urge him to set limits on carbon pollution from power plants.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2013 04:30 pm
Dunkin' Donuts today announced the results of its "Iced Coffee Day" initiative in the greater Buffalo area by presenting Roswell Park Cancer Institute with a donation of $6,732.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2013 07:00 am
According to the American Alzheimer's Association, more than 5.4 million Americans are living with the disease, including an estimated 55,000 in the Western New York region and close to 7,500 in Niagara County.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2013 07:00 am
On Sunday, June 16, otherwise known as Father's Day, dads around America will receive ties, tools, and other "toys" from their children. Sure, those gifts (as well as cards, visits, and family meals) are a great way to let Pops know that you love him and that you're glad he's part of your life. But as you and he get older, there's an even better way to honor your dad on Father's Day: Tell him thank you and mean it.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2013 07:00 am
The Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club will host the sixth annual Run in the Mist 5K run/walk on Wednesday, June 19.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2013 10:20 pm
To mark National Small Business Week, Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) is asking small business owners in his district to complete an online survey about the economy and other issues impacting the small business sector.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2013 10:20 pm
Congressman Chris Collins announced today that 150 Chase Albion jobs will be retained in Western New York.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2013 05:45 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced an agreement between New York state and the Seneca Nation of Indians that resolves a multi-year dispute between the state and the nation. With this agreement, the state of New York recognizes and reconfirms the exclusivity of Seneca casino operations in the Western New York region, and the Seneca Nation agrees to resume payments and to make pro-rated repayments for past amounts that were in dispute.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2013 04:35 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday a resolution in the dispute concerning distribution of casino gaming funds from the Seneca Nation of Indians to the City of Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2013 04:00 pm
Sentient Science, a software and sensor company, has officially opened an advanced manufacturing, material genome and cutting-edge computational testing laboratory in Buffalo.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2013 04:00 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, announced today that both chambers of the State Legislature approved legislation (S.1095-A) to expand and rename the Niagara Wine Trail system. The new configuration will extend the trail in Niagara County, Orleans County and Western Monroe County, encompassing more wineries than ever before.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2013 03:55 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto joined Gov. Andrew Cuomo and State Sen. George Maziarz to announce an agreement between the state of New York and the Seneca Nation concerning the dispute over $600 million of withheld gaming revenues. The Senecas will pay the City of Niagara Falls $89 million - 100 percent of the money the city is owed.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2013 03:55 pm
The New York State Public Service Commission today selected management consulting company NorthStar Consulting Group to perform a comprehensive management and operations audit of National Grid's natural gas companies: Niagara Mohawk Power Company Gas, The Brooklyn Union Gas Company and KeySpan Gas East Corp.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2013 03:50 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, today passed legislation that will improve tourism by expanding the Niagara Wine Trail eastward to bring new wineries into the fold and draw new attention to the trail. The expansion will accompany a re-branding of the Niagara Wine Trail, which will be renamed the Niagara Wine Trail Ridge and the Niagara Wine Trail Lake.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2013 03:00 pm
More than 300 new full- and part-time jobs are coming to Western New York with Seneca Casinos, with an urgent need for immediate hiring. To fill the positions, Seneca Gaming Corp. will host a job fair on Thursday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the hotel mezzanine at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel.
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