Mon, Mar 25th 2013 09:30 am
Plans have been revealed for the Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival's annual fundraiser.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2013 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston Senior Center will hold its annual "Spring Dance" on Tuesday, April 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 4361 Lower River Road. Entertainment will be by Second Time Around.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2013 07:00 am
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue hosts a volunteer/foster meeting on Tuesday, April 16, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St., in the community room. Heart of Niagara's directors, along with Dr. Kristen Ruest from the Village Vet of Lewiston, will be in attendance to answer questions about fostering, animal care and other volunteer opportunities.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2013 07:00 am
On May 1, marketing and sales managers, CEOs, webmasters and information technology specialists will have the opportunity to learn about search engine optimization in 2013 from SEO expert and national speaker Brian Bluff. Compu-Mail and the Niagara USA Chamber will cosponsor the seminar, which will detail how SEO works, how it has evolved, and how to use this knowledge to improve website effectiveness.
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Sat, Mar 23rd 2013 12:00 pm
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston said Monday it's their intention to not raise taxes in the 2013-14 budget; Tennis center to be built at WTS.
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Sat, Mar 23rd 2013 10:45 am
Congressman Chris Collins, NY-27, has joined the auto industry pension task force for the 113th Congress. Made up of members of the House of Representatives from both political parties, the group works to bring attention to the issues related to the termination of Delphi salaried retiree pensions.
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Sat, Mar 23rd 2013 10:45 am
Four chefs from Delaware, New York and Pennsylvania received Cutting Edge Awards from the American Culinary Federation, the nation's premier organization of professional chefs, at the 2013 Northeast Regional Conference held at Turning Stone Resort Casino.
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Sat, Mar 23rd 2013 10:35 am
Sharing their time and talents, St. Peter R.C. School students, under the direction of art teacher Erika Conti, created 116 Easter baskets in art class. The pre-K through grade 8 students donated the filled baskets to Heart & Soul.
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Sat, Mar 23rd 2013 07:00 am
Step back in time to a period of refinement, elegance, and of course good social etiquette. The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum's 11th annual Victorian tea is a way to enjoy food and friendship while learning more about this fascinating part of America's past.
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2013 05:50 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins released the following statement Friday:
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2013 04:35 pm
Congressman Chris Collins, NY-27, issued the following statement Friday regarding the FAA's decision to keep the Niagara Falls tower open:
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2013 04:25 pm
Rajinder Pal Singh Bajwa, M.D., is joining the medical staff at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. His appointment was announced Friday by Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Vijay Bojedla, M.D.
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2013 03:10 pm
The Buffalo Audubon Society will host an Owl Prowl at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at its North Tonawanda Preserve (Klydel Wetlands) located on Raymond Street in North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2013 02:50 pm
A "Red Carpet Raffle" will be conducted at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 755 Erie Ave., North Tonawanda, at 6 p.m. Friday, March 23, to benefit the Ghostlight Theatre.
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2013 02:35 pm
Looking to fill up your Easter baskets with the kids this weekend? Hop on down to any of these fun-filled events to kick-off your Easter festivities.
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2013 02:20 pm
A fundraiser for the Relay For Life is in full swing. A Relay quilt, generously and beautifully handcrafted by Sue Miles and Colleen Eddy of Grand Island, was donated to Grand Island's Relay For Life, to be raffled off to support Relay and its ongoing fundraising for the American Cancer Society.
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2013 07:25 am
Jeffrey O. Burnett, D.O., has been named director-elect of the osteopathic family practice residency program at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Thu, Mar 21st 2013 02:00 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Coalition co-leaders Dean Skelos and Jeff Klein, and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver outlined the agreement on the 2013-14 budget on Thursday.
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Thu, Mar 21st 2013 02:00 pm
Congressman Chris Collins, NY-27, issued the following statement following the House Budget vote Thursday:
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Thu, Mar 21st 2013 08:40 am
Laura Brownlie is a liberal arts major. Gina DelGreco is mere months away from graduating with a degree in history.
So why were the two Niagara University seniors hosting a reception Wednesday evening for an art exhibit they curated?
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Thu, Mar 21st 2013 08:30 am
For the second year, Town of Niagara resident Wendi J. Koch climbed the stairs of the 38-floor One HSBC Center in Buffalo for her father.
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Thu, Mar 21st 2013 08:20 am
The fifth annual Easter egg hunt at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center will take place on Saturday, March 30, from noon to 3 p.m. Last year, more than 300 children were in attendance.
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Thu, Mar 21st 2013 08:20 am
Waste Management announced Wednesday that the company delivered $892,994 in gross receipt taxes to various local community partners. Last year, the total payment was $646,401. These payments are over and above property and school taxes paid by the hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facility. New York state requires a hazardous waste facility to charge 6 percent GRT on all hazardous waste landfilled.
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Thu, Mar 21st 2013 08:20 am
He said alternative design No. 3 provides the best opportunity for this region to open the waterfront to economic development that will benefit all the residents of Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Mar 21st 2013 08:20 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, sent a clear warning of what he views as the consequences of New York's mounting debt crisis by voting against the debt service budget bill.
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Thu, Mar 21st 2013 07:50 am
Silver: "I am pleased that the governor and the Legislature have reached agreement on the conceptual framework of a budget that maintains the Assembly Majority's longstanding commitments while making critical investments in the future of our state."
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Thu, Mar 21st 2013 07:50 am
Skelos: "I am pleased that we have reached agreement on a responsible budget that includes the longtime Senate Republican priorities to create new jobs and cut taxes for hardworking, middle-class families."
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Wed, Mar 20th 2013 09:00 am
Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, expressed shock and disappointment upon learning of plans by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to "postpone" the 2013 National Veterans Golden Age Games in Buffalo. Higgins is urging the VA Secretary to reconsider and proceed with the event, titled "Warriors on the Waterfront," scheduled for May 30 through June 4.
Local organizers have been planning for the event since 2007. Buffalo was officially awarded the Games in 2011. Earlier this month, Higgins' office worked closely with local organizers to facilitate finalization of the contracts with the VA.
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Wed, Mar 20th 2013 07:00 am
The Selective Mutism Parent Support Group is slated to meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, in the study room of the Audubon Library, 350 John J. Audubon Parkway, Amherst.
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Wed, Mar 20th 2013 07:00 am
The Niagara Hospice Alliance has announced two additional volunteer training sessions for individuals interested in making a difference in the lives of Niagara County residents faced with end-of-life illness.
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Wed, Mar 20th 2013 07:00 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is launching a new online registration system for its summer environmental education camps for the 2013 season, DEC Commissioner Joe Martens announced Tuesday.
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Wed, Mar 20th 2013 07:00 am
The Independent Health Foundation has appointed three new members to its board of directors to serve three year terms.
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Tue, Mar 19th 2013 08:35 pm
The New York State Senate Transportation Committee HAS passed "Alix's Law" (S.1698Aa), sponsored by State Sen. Patrick M. Gallivan, R-C-I-Elma. The bill would close a legal loophole and hold intoxicated drivers accountable for leaving the scene of an accident.
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Tue, Mar 19th 2013 05:35 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz's bill to authorize Niagara County to pass a local law directing the Niagara County Office of Social Services to make shelter allowance payments directly to landlords has cleared the Senate committee on local government
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Tue, Mar 19th 2013 05:35 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz said Tuesday that, in light of the events last week in Herkimer County where an FBI dog was killed, the Senate is pleased to stand by its legislation that gives proper recognition to those who are often overlooked in the law: law enforcement animals.
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Tue, Mar 19th 2013 05:30 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is now accepting applications for the 2013 Environmental Excellence Awards program, Commissioner Joe Martens has announced.
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Tue, Mar 19th 2013 05:30 pm
Dean Norton, president of New York Farm Bureau, released the following statement:
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Tue, Mar 19th 2013 10:25 am
Niagara University is presenting high school students and incoming NU freshmen with an opportunity to begin working on their college degrees early.
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Tue, Mar 19th 2013 08:55 am
State Sen. George Maziarz said Monday he was pleased to learn the New York State Public Service Commission recently adopted a three-year rate plan for National Grid electric and natural gas that will reduce rates for upstate operations, with customers expecting to see lower bills next month.
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Tue, Mar 19th 2013 07:00 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston welcomes Niagara County Historian Catherine Emerson, who will speak on "Michael Huskey, the Unforgotten Sailor," at a free event Monday.
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