Fri, Feb 22nd 2013 02:45 pm
Niagara University's "What's On Your Mind?" advertising campaign garnered a silver medal in a national competition of college and university marketing materials.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2013 02:35 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has released a proposed environmental incentive policy, which is aimed at improving practices at businesses, local governments and other regulated entities to better protect the environment and prevent pollution, Commissioner Joe Martens announced. A public comment period on the draft policy has begun and extends through April 22.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2013 02:35 pm
Western New York's top high school hockey teams will face off for the 29th annual Super Sunday High School Hockey Championships, scheduled to occur over two days next week - Monday, Feb. 25, and Tuesday, Feb. 26 - at First Niagara Center.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2013 07:00 am
New York's Discover Clean & Safe Boats - equipped with all the gear required and recommended for legal, safe, and environmentally friendly boating in New York waters - will be at the Buffalo Bills Boat Show Feb. 27 through March 3 at the Buffalo Bills Healthy Zone Fieldhouse in Orchard Park.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2013 07:00 am
The Buffalo Niagara Sales & Marketing Executives will honor Russell J. Salvatore, president and CEO of Russell's Steaks, Chops and More Restaurant and Salvatore's Grand Hotel, as Executive of the Year at its annual Elite Sales & Marketing Awards.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2013 07:00 am
State University of New York Empire State College will hold public information sessions about its associate and bachelor's degree programs at its Niagara Frontier Center, Appletree Business Park, 2875 Union Road, Cheektowaga, on:
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 04:20 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-C-Lewiston, criticized legislation Thursday that has been introduced by a New York City assemblyman.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 04:15 pm
Statement from State Sen. Mark Grisanti:
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 04:00 pm
Niagara Hospice is looking to grow the number of volunteer services the organization provides to hospice patients. It has launched a volunteer campaign to recruit dedicated and compassionate individuals looking for fulfilling volunteer experiences that truly make a difference - qualities all hospice volunteers are known for.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 04:00 pm
City of North Tonawanda Mayor Robert G. Ortt announced Wednesday he will seek a second term as mayor of the City of North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 04:00 pm
As schools across Niagara County begin in earnest putting their school budgets together, the Niagara USA Chamber is urging them to stay within the state's property tax cap. The county's leading business organization has said it will publicly and actively oppose any budget that exceeds the cap.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 04:00 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, drew a line in the sand Wednesday with the Public Service Commission regarding its proposals to raise statewide energy rates by nearly $1 billion. He said this increase would plunder hydropower revenue from Western New York in its ongoing proceeding to evaluate contingency plans in the event of the closure of the Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan, N.Y.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 04:00 pm
The NBC Sports Group's coverage of the third iteration of "Hockey Day in America" this past Sunday scored with viewers as the second game of its doubleheader on NBC was up 31 percent compared to last season, while NBC Sports Network's evening game was up 200 percent vs. a comparable 2012 game.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 08:55 am
The Niagara Tourism & Convention Corp. has announced the popular "Today with Kathie Lee & Hoda" will offer the Niagara USA destination as a prize for a vacation, Thursday morning on their celebrated show.
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Wed, Feb 20th 2013 06:25 pm
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced late Wednesday afternoon that Lindy Ruff was relieved of his duties as head coach of the Buffalo Sabres. Regier also announced that Ron Rolston will serve as the interim head coach of the Sabres, beginning with the team's game against Toronto on Thursday, and continuing through the remainder of the season.
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Wed, Feb 20th 2013 06:00 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will honor 10 businesses and individuals at the annual Chamber Awards Gala on Friday, May 17, at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston.
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Wed, Feb 20th 2013 09:25 am
On Feb. 13, the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy awarded certificates of completion to the 14 men and women who comprised the 15th and most recent graduating class of the NCLEA's basic corrections course.
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Wed, Feb 20th 2013 09:20 am
Niagara County lawmakers spoke with one voice Tuesday night as they unanimously backed a trio of resolutions opposing New York state's radical new gun control law, the NY SAFE Act, which was signed into law by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo just weeks ago.
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Wed, Feb 20th 2013 09:15 am
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. board of directors met Tuesday to approve several items that represent Gov. Andrew Cuomo's vision for a revitalized Buffalo waterfront.
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Wed, Feb 20th 2013 07:00 am
'Hard Rock Rising': Hard Rock Café Niagara Falls - USA 'Global Battle of the Bands' competition gives Niagara Falls-area talent a chance at international stardom.
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Wed, Feb 20th 2013 07:00 am
On Saturday, Feb. 23, the third annual Robert G. Hoch Winter Memory Walk 2013 to benefit Hospice Foundation of Western New York will take place on the West River Road Parkway beginning with registration at 10 a.m. An after-party will take place at Riverstone Grill from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Tue, Feb 19th 2013 09:10 pm
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce has recognized Fahim Mojawalla, owner of Creative Leather Concepts and Island Ship Center, along with Liz Wilbert of Realty USA, for their generosity by stepping up as a Bronze sponsors for this year's Citizen of the Year Awards event.
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Tue, Feb 19th 2013 09:00 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber released the following statement Tuesday.
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Tue, Feb 19th 2013 09:00 pm
The 2013 Relay For Life season began in a full sprint with a kickoff rally Wednesday.
New teams and veteran Relayers gathered at Grand Island High School to award medals for 2012 and to begin the 2013 event, which will have an Olympic theme of "Going for the Gold."
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Tue, Feb 19th 2013 12:45 pm
"After conducting a rigorous onsite review of Niagara County's emergency preparedness program on Oct. 22, 2012, the New York State Department of Health awarded the Niagara County Department of Health a perfect score of 100 percent for its efforts," said Niagara County Public Health Director Daniel Stapleton.
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Tue, Feb 19th 2013 07:00 am
The Lewiston "Knit-Wits" recently met for the first time at the historic Lewiston Opera Hall. Organizers report a very successful turnout and said everyone enjoyed a relaxed and inspiring evening. At the first meeting, members adopted this motto: "Commit senseless acts of beauty and random acts of knitting!"
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Mon, Feb 18th 2013 05:05 pm
Operating room staff members at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Monday celebrated the successful completion of the hospital's 200th robotic surgical procedure by "SAL" the Surgical Robot.
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Mon, Feb 18th 2013 04:30 pm
The Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday to discuss underwater hydropower turbines.
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Mon, Feb 18th 2013 08:20 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti was named "Elected Official of the Year" by the Southtowns Walleye Association, the largest single species fishing club in North America.
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Mon, Feb 18th 2013 07:00 am
Josh's Journey: A Foundation of Hope, is teaming with the National Alliance on Mental Illness, to sponsor the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program, specifically for families of persons diagnosed with serious mental illness. The 12-week series of classes begins Monday, April 8, with sessions from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Generation Church, 1001 E. Robinson St., North Tonawanda.
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Mon, Feb 18th 2013 07:00 am
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara announces "Guardians, Wills and Trusts," a free workshop for families of people with developmental disabilities and self-advocates, presented by the Parent Network of Western New York, will take place Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m., at 1555 Fashion Outlet Blvd., Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Feb 18th 2013 07:00 am
The Lewiston Town Board will hold a meeting on Monday, March 4, at 6 p.m. in Town Hall, 1375 Ridge Road, to discuss the proposed Lewiston Recreation and Senior Center.
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Mon, Feb 18th 2013 07:00 am
The Erie Canal Discovery Center/Penney Gallery will hold a "Spring Fever Antique Fair," on Saturday, March 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the historic Hamilton House, 24 Church St., Lockport.
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Sat, Feb 16th 2013 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston launched its new website, www.townoflewiston.us, with 360 Professional Services Group.
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Sat, Feb 16th 2013 07:00 am
Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity will hold two orientation meetings on the second floor of the Niagara Falls Public Library, 1425 Main St.
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Sat, Feb 16th 2013 07:00 am
The Niagara Falls Country Club, 505 Mountain View Drive in Lewiston, announces "The Great Gatsby Night On The Town" happy hour will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. Featured will be two for one house wine with free appetizers.
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Sat, Feb 16th 2013 07:00 am
Relay For Life of Lewiston/Niagara invites the community to its Oscar party, Sunday, Feb. 24, at Water Street Landing, 115 S. Water St., Lewiston.
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Sat, Feb 16th 2013 07:00 am
James and Jayne Brasser recently presented Odd Fellow members of Sacarissa Bell Rose Lodge No. 307 artifacts inherited from William James, a prominent Lewiston Odd Fellow during the 1970s.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2013 10:20 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, on Friday criticized a legislative proposal to ban youth football in New York. The bill, which was introduced earlier this week, seeks to prohibit children younger than 11 from playing organized tackle football anywhere in the state.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2013 09:35 pm
Greif Inc., a manufacturer of industrial packaging located in Tonawanda, recently made a timely donation to Niagara Hospice.
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