Fri, Apr 19th 2013 02:15 pm
The It Happened to Alexa Foundation, founded by Tom and Stacey Branchini, honors the courage of their daughter, Alexa, who survived a traumatic rape by a stranger who broke into her college dormitory the second week of her freshman year. The foundation provides financial, emotional and advocacy assistance to victims who prosecute their attackers.
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Fri, Apr 19th 2013 02:15 pm
To honor the victims of the Boston Marathon tragedy, the Newfane Saturday Running Group will host a 2.6-mile run/walk/bike/roll on Saturday, April 20, starting at 9 a.m.
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Fri, Apr 19th 2013 08:35 am
Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, is sounding the alarm on a proposal within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's fiscal year 2014 budget, which requests a study to determine the feasibility of collecting a fee from pedestrians and passenger vehicles crossing between the U.S. and Canada by land.
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Fri, Apr 19th 2013 08:30 am
Dr. Doug Tewksbury, an assistant professor of communication studies at Niagara University, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant to conduct research at the Institute on Globalization and the Human Condition at McMaster University (Hamilton, Ontario) in the fall of 2013.
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Fri, Apr 19th 2013 07:00 am
The West Street Elementary School Parent Group annual basket auction and chicken barbecue last year was an "awesome" success, according to Co-President Jeff Haseley. Check out what's planned for this year's event.
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Fri, Apr 19th 2013 12:10 am
NBC Sports Network's "Wednesday Night Rivalry" telecast featuring the Buffalo Sabres against the Boston Bruins resulted in record-setting regular-season viewership.
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Thu, Apr 18th 2013 04:15 pm
Dr. Timothy Ireland has been appointed dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Niagara University, effective June 1.
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Thu, Apr 18th 2013 04:05 pm
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce has named Paul Leuchner, recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award, as Civic Person of the Year
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Thu, Apr 18th 2013 03:15 pm
The annual Wheatfield Lions Club Spring Pancake Breakfast and Basket Raffle will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at the Henry Scibisz Five Senses Nature Park Clubhouse, located on Ward Road next to the American Legion Post 1451.
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Thu, Apr 18th 2013 03:05 pm
There's never been a more important time for Americans to unite and pledge that when they "see something," they "say something."
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Thu, Apr 18th 2013 03:05 pm
National Infant Immunization Week is being held April 20 through 27. This is an annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and to celebrate the achievements of immunization programs in promoting healthy communities throughout the United States.
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Thu, Apr 18th 2013 12:15 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, received confirmation that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has authorized $22 million for the next stage of Buffalo River restoration. The federal funding will be matched dollar for dollar by a consortium of non-federal funding partners, through a partnership agreement between the Honeywell Corporation and Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper, for a combined $44 million project.
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Thu, Apr 18th 2013 12:15 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced that the golf course at Beaver Island State Park is now open.
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Thu, Apr 18th 2013 12:15 pm
It may not yet be a "Tough Mudder" or even a "Spartan Race," but an upcoming physical challenge at Niagara University is anything but basic.
Well, come to think of it, it is.
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Thu, Apr 18th 2013 12:15 pm
New Directions Youth and Family Services, Western New York's leading provider of services for at-risk children and families, invites the community to join the organization for an evening of fine wines, music and gourmet hors d'oeuvres at the fourth annual "Wines of Distinction" fundraiser.
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Thu, Apr 18th 2013 07:00 am
Supermarket Liquors and Wines has signed on to be a platinum sponsor for Artpark's 40th anniversary gala on June 1. Owner Chris Castellani has personally donated two bottles of wine from his own collection.
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Wed, Apr 17th 2013 12:50 pm
Wild Kritters of Niagara County Inc., an organization that cares for injured and orphaned wildlife, hosts its seventh annual basket raffle Sunday, April 21, at the 3F Conservation Club, 904 Swann Road, Youngstown.
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Wed, Apr 17th 2013 12:25 pm
The Niagara County Industrial Development Agency board of directors has accepted applications for assistance from Power Greenhouse Integration LLC for a greenhouse renovation project in the Town of Wheatfield and Plati Niagara Inc. LLC for another new hotel in Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Apr 17th 2013 10:10 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, the Village of Lewiston and The Silo Restaurant, in cooperation with the Niagara River Anglers, will celebrate one of the region's most famous natural resources as they host the Lewiston Smelt Festival on Friday, May 3, at the foot of Center Street along the Lewiston waterfront.
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Wed, Apr 17th 2013 09:30 am
Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, recently took to the House of Representatives Floor to raise awareness of the need for a renewed national focus on preventing, treating and caring for those with Alzheimer's disease.
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Wed, Apr 17th 2013 09:20 am
Niagara County Fourth District Coroner Richard W. Rutland resigned Tuesday, citing "personal reasons" in a two-sentence letter of resignation to county lawmakers. The resignation takes effect April 30.
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Tue, Apr 16th 2013 05:20 pm
The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association has filed a motion for preliminary injunction in federal court in Buffalo seeking to stop enforcement of various provisions of the Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act of 2013. At the same time, the association also filed a motion for expedited hearing on its motion for a preliminary injunction.
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Tue, Apr 16th 2013 05:20 pm
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Tue, Apr 16th 2013 05:10 pm
The Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School board of trustees announced Tuesday Ronald K. Buggs has officially taken on the role of president/principal of the school. He replaces Robert DiFrancesco, who retired in March.
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Tue, Apr 16th 2013 05:10 pm
CMS @ The Chapel, part of the Christian Musician Summit series, is taking registrations for its May 3 and 4 event at The Chapel at Crosspoint in Buffalo. The conference, a popular event of workshops and performances, features some of the top musicians in the Christian music industry.
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Tue, Apr 16th 2013 02:55 pm
Join the C.A.F.E. of Niagara County group on Monday, April 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. for a free summer services fair for people with developmental disabilities.
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Tue, Apr 16th 2013 01:35 pm
The Erie Canal Discovery Center has announced local Canalway Trail enthusiast Carol Schmelz was selected to receive the eighth annual Key to the Locks Award on May 4 at 11 a.m. at the Discovery Center in Lockport.
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Tue, Apr 16th 2013 08:00 am
The Buffalo Sabres Green Team has announced it will be teaming up with the Buffalo Recycling Alliance to host a "Community Carnival and RecycleFest" on April 27, from noon until 2 p.m., at Community Charter School.
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Tue, Apr 16th 2013 08:00 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, will be hosting a Facebook town hall meeting on his Facebook page Tuesday, April 16, from to 7 p.m. Constituents will be able to post questions and comments about the issues that most affect them and their communities, including gun control, job creation, casino gaming, education funding and tourism.
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Tue, Apr 16th 2013 08:00 am
Congressman Chris Collins, NY-27, is announcing the dredging of three Lake Ontario harbors is on track to happen next year. Collins said the Army Corp of Engineers now has the funding it needs to perform maintenance dredging in Oak Orchard, Olcott and Wilson harbors.
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Tue, Apr 16th 2013 08:00 am
Everywoman Opportunity Center Inc. will honor outstanding Western New York community members at its 29th annual awards dinner. For almost 30 years, Everywoman has given awards in recognition of the outstanding actions of women who are pathfinders, risk-takers and role models for all women in their communities.
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Tue, Apr 16th 2013 08:00 am
On Monday, the Supreme Court of the United States declined to hear the case of Kachalsky, et al. v. Cacace, et al. challenging New York state's handgun licensing statute, which requires individuals to demonstrate "proper cause" to obtain a license to carry concealed handguns in public.
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Mon, Apr 15th 2013 05:00 pm
The Coalition of Agencies in Service to the Elderly will hold its 24th annual spring networking conference, "Navigating Transitions: Preparing for the Next Phase of Life," on Wednesday, May 8, at American Legion Post 1451.
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Mon, Apr 15th 2013 04:55 pm
Niagara University's College of Business Administration will be taking care of a lot of important business at the Buffalo Marriott on April 25.
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Mon, Apr 15th 2013 09:05 am
Beaver Island State Park will be offering a safe boating course from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, in the lower level of the Beaver Island Clubhouse. This course is for ages 10 and up and is recommended for recreational boaters and paddlers. This class is required for personal watercraft operators.
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Mon, Apr 15th 2013 09:05 am
Applications are now being accepted for the Ruth and William O. Sass Scholarship to encourage excellence in the field of nursing.
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Mon, Apr 15th 2013 07:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University is hosting "A Night of Country Line and Couples Dancing" from 7-11 p.m. on Friday, April 26.
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Mon, Apr 15th 2013 07:00 am
Niagara Hospice reports the highly anticipated Mighty Niagara Half Marathon and Hospice Dash 5K Walk/Run will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21. The half marathon begins with a pre-race concert at Artpark and offers one of the most scenic routes in New York state.
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Sat, Apr 13th 2013 01:20 pm
HARBORcenter Development LLC officially broke ground Saturday on HARBORcenter, a mixed-use hockey and entertainment facility being developed on the Webster Block in downtown Buffalo, directly across Perry Street from First Niagara Center.
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Sat, Apr 13th 2013 01:00 pm
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier has announced the Sabres signed free agent defenseman Chad Ruhwedel (ROO-wee-dell) to a two-year, entry-level contract.
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