Wed, Jan 16th 2013 11:30 am
"The National Rifle Association and our New York members are outraged at the draconian gun control bill that was rushed through the process late Monday evening."
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Wed, Jan 16th 2013 10:00 am
The New York GOP released the following statement Tuesday in response to the passage of the SAFE Act:
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Wed, Jan 16th 2013 09:55 am
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law Tuesday the NY SAFE Act (Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act), which will give New York state the toughest gun laws in the nation. The legislation includes provisions to keep guns out of the hands of convicted felons and potentially dangerous mental health patients, and ban high capacity magazines and assault weapons.
Under the legislation, New York will be the first state in the nation to ban any magazine that can hold more than seven rounds and run instant background checks on all ammunition purchases at the time of sale.
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Tue, Jan 15th 2013 05:45 pm
Statement from Speaker Sheldon Silver on Passage of NY SAFE Act:
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Tue, Jan 15th 2013 05:00 pm
Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union, the largest locally owned credit union in Western New York, will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location on Wednesday, Jan. 23. The new branch is located at 721 Center St., in the Village of Lewiston.
All members of the community are invited to attend and take part in the special promotions.
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Tue, Jan 15th 2013 04:30 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, said Tuesday he was troubled by what he called Albany leader's closed-door meetings, which resulted in the passage of what he described as a hastily crafted gun-control bill that erodes New Yorkers' right to bear arms.
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Tue, Jan 15th 2013 04:10 pm
On Saturday, Jan. 12, the Niagara County Auxiliary Police held its annual recognition and awards dinner in Lockport. In 2012, the 27 members of the NCAP volunteered their time (6,765 hours, of which 4,016 were duty hours) to serve the community.
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Tue, Jan 15th 2013 04:05 pm
State Sen. Senator Mark J. Grisanti, R-I-Buffalo, issued the following statement Tuesday:
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Tue, Jan 15th 2013 04:05 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital has acknowledged that both its neighborhood health center and on-campus primary care medical services have earned the prestigious designation as Patient-Centered Medical Homes by the National Committee on Quality Assurance. Both facilities earned Level 3 designation, the highest level that can be achieved.
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Tue, Jan 15th 2013 04:00 pm
To celebrate a decade of success in Niagara Falls USA, Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel will offer special limited-edition 10th anniversary gaming chips. Three $25 exclusive chips will be available to collect in January, February and March.
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Tue, Jan 15th 2013 04:00 pm
For the third consecutive year, Niagara University's American Chemical Society student chapter has been recognized by the ACS Committee on Education.
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Tue, Jan 15th 2013 04:00 pm
On Oscar Sunday, Feb. 24, charities in 45 cities will bring the Oscar experience to life at viewing parties in each city. The "Oscar Experience: Benefits" is the Academy's grassroots outreach program that allows charities across the country to host official Oscar parties while raising money for their causes.
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Tue, Jan 15th 2013 07:00 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, has helped pass comprehensive redistricting reform legislation (A.2086) as part of his continuing efforts to make state government more transparent and accountable.
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Tue, Jan 15th 2013 07:00 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti and Assemblyman Carl Heastie have introduced legislation to expand influenza vaccination programs by providing insurance coverage for influenza vaccine and its administration at all authorized locations.
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Mon, Jan 14th 2013 10:10 pm
The Buffalo Sabres have announced that approximately 18,000 tickets remain for the 2012-13 regular season. Four games have sold out and only limited seating is available for the remaining games. The 18,000 tickets that remain will go on sale to the general public Tuesday, Jan. 15, at 10 a.m.
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Mon, Jan 14th 2013 11:40 am
The Buffalo Sabres have announced that 31,213 tickets for the 2012-13 season were sold on Sunday during a 24-hour presale period for current season-ticket holders and current mini-pack holders. The mark set a record for single-day ticket sales for the club - excluding the 2008 Winter Classic - with the general on-sale for individual game tickets to begin on Tuesday, Jan. 15.
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Mon, Jan 14th 2013 11:25 am
A world premiere adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic "Treasure Island" by local playwright L. Don Swartz will be presented at the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda, in February.
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Mon, Jan 14th 2013 11:25 am
Niagara Cerebral Palsy, a non-profit agency providing high-quality care to children and adults with developmental disabilities, has announced that John J. M. Reardon was promoted to executive director and CEO. The agency also announced that Salvatore M. Passanese, Ph.D., has been elected president of the board of directors.
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Mon, Jan 14th 2013 07:00 am
Led by Commodore Jason Suitor, the Youngstown Yacht Club has begun its 82nd year of operations in 2013. Located at 491 Water St., in the Village of Youngstown, the club is open to boaters and non- boaters alike.
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Mon, Jan 14th 2013 07:00 am
St. Peter R.C. School will hold a "Cyber Safety Night" for all interested parents on Thursday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria on North Sixth Street.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 11:25 pm
The Buffalo Sabres and the NHL have announced the team's schedule for the 2012-13 regular season. The Sabres also announced the variable pricing designations and box office pricing for individual games. Download the full schedule.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 03:10 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has declared a public health emergency for all of New York state in response to this year's increasingly severe flu season. The governor issued an executive order which allows pharmacists to administer flu vaccinations to patients between 6 months and 18 years of age.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 03:10 pm
The NYS2100 Commission appointed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo after "Superstorm" Sandy to make recommendations to strengthen and make more resilient the state's infrastructure released its preliminary report and recommendations.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 12:30 pm
The Niagara County Builders Association recently installed its new slate of officers for 2013.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 12:20 pm
Lewiston just can't quench its thirst for history.
The first Lewiston Cocktail Festival will take place on Saturday, March 2.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 12:20 pm
You can say one thing about Steve Reiter and the Lewiston Town Board: They certainly operate quickly.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 12:20 pm
George Osborne, president of Artpark & Company and former chairman of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, handed over the meeting gavel to the new board chairman, Richard J. Haight PE, vice president of engineering at Advanced Design Group of Lewiston.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 12:15 pm
New York's Department of Environmental Conservation announced this week it has extended the public comment period for a draft permit renewal application on file from CWM Chemical Services LLC to 60 days, and will now close comments on March 29.
CWM, a Waste Management company, currently owns and operates a commercial facility for the treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous and industrial non-hazardous wastes on an approximately 710-acre site on Balmer Road in the Town of Porter.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 11:40 am
In an unexpected addition to Monday evening's Board of Education meeting agenda, board President David Goris announced his resignation from the board, stating he no longer has sufficient time to devote to the position.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 11:35 am
The Buffalo Sabres have announced the team will open its week of training camp practices at First Niagara Center to the public, beginning with a night practice and scrimmage on Monday, Jan. 14, at 5:30 p.m. For the remainder of the week, from Tuesday to Friday, practices will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 11:35 am
Niagara County Community College hosted more than 800 students from 22 Western New York school districts at Tech Wars 2013 on Wednesday. Competitions ranged from RC Heavyweight Sumo Robotics to 3D Modeling and CO2 Car Races.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 11:15 am
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane announced he was recently chosen to serve on a bipartisan committee of regional lawmakers that will lead state legislative efforts to protect and restore the Great Lakes.
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Fri, Jan 11th 2013 02:10 pm
Artpark & Company hosts "An Evening with the Avett Brothers" on Friday, May 24, inside the Mainstage Theater. It's a 7 p.m. gate for the general admission, reserved seating show.
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Fri, Jan 11th 2013 09:10 am
The Buffalo Sabres have announced plans for the sale of individual game tickets and mini-pack tickets for the upcoming 2012-13 season. Procedures for the different ticket options are below and will reflect the official 2012-13 regular-season schedule, which will be released by the NHL in the coming days.
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Fri, Jan 11th 2013 09:05 am
The Buffalo Sabres have announced the team will hold a "Fan Appreciation Sale" to mark the beginning of training camp and the opening of the 2012-13 season. The sale, which runs for the duration of training camp and ends after the team's first home game, will offer fans a 50 percent discount on all merchandise in the Sabres Store at First Niagara Center.
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Fri, Jan 11th 2013 09:00 am
The Us TOO Prostate Cancer Support Group will hear from Philip J. Aliotta, MD, MSHA, FACS, CPI, a urologist at Western New York Urology Associates, at its meeting on Thursday, Jan. 17, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
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Fri, Jan 11th 2013 07:00 am
The Wheatfield Picnic Committee is preparing for the 35th annual Wheatfield Family Picnic, to be held at Fairmount Park on Sunday, Aug. 25.
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Fri, Jan 11th 2013 07:00 am
A gull watch is set for 10 a.m. Jan 26 at Artpark in Lewiston. Join Buffalo Audubon Society's Naturalist Tom Kerr for a hike along the gorge to view the different species of gulls that spend their winters on the Niagara River. Learn about what attracts them to the river and how they survive while they are here.
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Fri, Jan 11th 2013 07:00 am
The Friends of Local History will present a lecture by noted DeVeaux historian Lewis F. Buttery, Jr. The lecture, a PowerPoint presentation, will take place Tuesday, Jan. 15, in the auditorium of the Niagara Falls Public Library, 1425 Main St. The program runs from 6 to 8 p.m. It is free and open to the public.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2013 07:00 pm
New York Air National Guard Col. John Higgins, a master navigator with more than 3,500 hours flying in the F-4 Phantom fighter, the F-111 bomber and the C-130 Hercules, will replace Col. Jim McCready as commander of the 107th Airlift Wing at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station on Saturday, Jan. 12.
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