Sat, Nov 3rd 2012 07:00 am
"I'm 73 - and I brag about it," Dotty Gara says. "I was supposed to die when I was 40."
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Sat, Nov 3rd 2012 07:00 am
The Town of Porter Historical Society and the Friends of the Youngstown Free Library will hold a joint meeting on Monday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Village of Youngstown Red Brick School Village Center, 240 Lockport St.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 10:50 pm
While water level conditions in Lake Ontario have changed as a result of heavy rains this past week from Hurricane Sandy, government overseers of water levels in the lake and St. Lawrence River system have elected to stick with their earlier plans.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 10:30 pm
The Town of Lewiston has news with regards to the Academy Park ice rink operations for the upcoming winter season. Leading off, the town reported at its Oct. 22 meeting it had reached agreement with national operator Ice Rinks 2 Go to manage a 60-day operation schedule for this winter at the Academy Park rink.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 09:55 pm
Byblos Hospitality, the new owners of the Holiday Inn Grand Island, is forming an action plan for development of the hotel that it bought at auction last week.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 06:00 pm
As cleanup efforts continue in parts of New York, New Jersey, and other states impacted by Hurricane Sandy, Western New York's hometown television station, WBBZ-TV, has joined with the ME TV network in supporting the work of the American Red Cross. Public service announcements encouraging people to donate to the American Red Cross are on the air locally, and the ME TV network of classic television.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 05:55 pm
Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, every-day stop for coffee and baked goods, will show its support for one of America's most iconic holiday toy collection drives this November through a first-time partnership in Western New York with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves' Toys for Tots program.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 05:50 pm
Barbara J. Fiala, commissioner of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and chair of the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, on Friday used the occasion of the upcoming end of daylight saving time to remind motorists of the dangers of drowsy driving. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 05:25 pm
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Friday projected the economic damage from Hurricane Sandy could exceed $18 billion for New York state.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 05:15 pm
Brown Electric, an industrial and commercial contractor that provides electrical services throughout Western New York, on Friday unveiled its newly constructed 8,500-square-foot facility at 6421 Campbell Blvd., in the Town of Pendleton.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 09:00 am
Kevin Bacon, Mary J. Blige, Tina Fey, James Gandolfini, Al Roker and Jon Stewart are the newest stars to join NBCUniversal's broadcast of "Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together." The one-hour live benefit telethon will air Friday, Nov. 2 (8 p.m.), across the networks of NBCUniversal, including NBC, Bravo, CNBC, E!, G4, MSNBC, Style, Syfy and USA. The NBC Sports Network and The Weather Channel also have now signed on to air the event.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 07:00 am
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 04:00 pm
An army of more than 53,000 utility workers from around the country, and as far away as Canada, California and Washington state, is joining forces to begin the arduous task of restoring electricity to millions of Americans whose power was interrupted by Hurricane Sandy's massive wake.
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 04:00 pm
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan has announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to the state of New York and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes due to Hurricane Sandy.
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 04:00 pm
Eddie Friel, expert-in-residence in Niagara University's College of Hospitality and Tourism Management, served as a keynote speaker during the inaugural Global Tourism Economy Forum, held Sept. 9-11 in Macau, China.
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 11:00 am
Aside from a lot of rain and some branches down, the Town of Niagara and Wheatfield were relatively unscathed by Hurricane Sandy.
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 11:00 am
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 07:00 am
The Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation is looking for volunteers to wrap gifts at its gift-wrap booth this holiday season. The booth is located inside the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls and is open Dec. 1 to 24 during all mall hours, including holiday hours.
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 07:00 am
Get in the spirit for the upcoming holidays on Saturday, Nov. 3, with the eighth annual Niagara Electric Lights Parade on Military Road.
More than 70 units have signed up to participate in the professionally judged parade honoring the town's bicentennial.
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 07:00 am
The Town of Niagara's public hearing on its 2013 budget, originally scheduled for Tuesday, was cancelled and rescheduled for Monday, Nov. 5, at 4 p.m.
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 07:00 am
The judge's tallies are in and the winner of the 2012 Niagara River Region Scarecrow Display is The Village Bake Shoppe with "Death By Chocolate."
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 07:00 am
Native American Community Services of Erie & Niagara Counties Inc. is excited to be kicking off Native American Heritage Month with its annual Native American Heritage Celebration and Marketplace on Saturday, Nov. 3, at its office, 1005 Grant St., Buffalo.
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Wed, Oct 31st 2012 09:35 pm
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius declared a public health emergency for New York on Wednesday in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, which made landfall on the East Coast Monday evening. The action will enable the secretary to ensure that beneficiaries of the Medicare, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, continue to receive services as the New York communities respond and recover from this emergency.
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Wed, Oct 31st 2012 09:25 pm
The community meeting for former and current residents of Love Canal that had been scheduled for Oct. 29 at the Elks Lodge in Town of Niagara was postponed this week, because several key members of the group were unable to travel due to the impact of Hurricane Sandy.
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Wed, Oct 31st 2012 02:30 pm
On Wednesday, State Sen. Mark Grisanti urged his colleagues in both the Senate and Assembly to quickly pass legislation he introduced in the spring that would create a state registry of criminals convicted of abusing animals and prevent them from getting near another innocent victim.
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Wed, Oct 31st 2012 11:25 am
Check out the entries in our pumpkin contest -- and don't forget to enter for a chance to win some great prizes.
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Wed, Oct 31st 2012 07:00 am
There is no shortage of sweet treats on Halloween, which can often be a nightmare for parents. It may consist of constant bargaining with their kids about how much candy they can consume. Instead of dreading the season, use it as an opportunity to teach your children about leading a healthy lifestyle.
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Wed, Oct 31st 2012 07:00 am
A free family-friendly Halloween alternative event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the Kenan Center Arena, 433 Locust St., Lockport.
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Wed, Oct 31st 2012 07:00 am
Halloween trick-or-treat hours for residents in the Town and Village of Lewiston have been set for Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 7 p.m., and 4 to 8 p.m., respectively.
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Wed, Oct 31st 2012 07:00 am
Carving a pumpkin this Halloween? Consider a "spooktacular" design to delight the eyes and the nose. The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island's Garde Manger Chef Shane Cooprider shares seven tips and tricks for selection, style and smell.
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Wed, Oct 31st 2012 07:00 am
A panel of local professionals will present ideas for local businesses on how to successfully grow their businesses while avoiding common pitfalls during a panel discussion titled, "How To Make Your Business More Successful." The event will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m., at the Holiday Inn on Transit Road in Lockport.
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Wed, Oct 31st 2012 07:00 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is accepting applications for new volunteers.
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Wed, Oct 31st 2012 07:00 am
Hurricane Sandy's effects blew through upstate New York and left a myriad of concern for the community. Natural disasters such as Hurricane Sandy can bring out the best in people, as strangers reach out to help others in need. Unfortunately, Better Business Bureau experience tells us crises also bring out persons who choose to take advantage of the victims.
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Wed, Oct 31st 2012 07:00 am
The Erie-Niagara Tobacco-Free Coalition is raising awareness during this Halloween season, calling attention to the tactics used by the tobacco industry. Area young people are tricked into smoking for the promised treat of being cool or glamorous, but left with a nicotine addiction and ill health that haunts many for a lifetime.
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Tue, Oct 30th 2012 05:45 pm
The platforms of NBC News - strengthened by the resources of the NBCUniversal News Group, including The Weather Channel, NBC-owned television stations, CNBC, MSNBC, and Telemundo - will continue comprehensive coverage of "Superstorm" Sandy as millions are left without power, communities suffer from flooding, and transportation systems remain crippled.
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Tue, Oct 30th 2012 05:05 pm
Global leader in high-quality family entertainment agrees to acquire world-renowned Lucasfilm Ltd, including legendary "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" franchises.
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Tue, Oct 30th 2012 04:20 pm
Throughout the day, ABC News' "Extreme Weather Team" will provide viewers with the whole picture of how the Hurricane Sandy has impacted the East Coast and beyond. Over the past 24 hours, ABC News has deployed more than two-dozen correspondents and anchors to cover "Superstorm Sandy" for its broadcasts, digital platforms, affiliates and radio newscasts.
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Tue, Oct 30th 2012 04:20 pm
The "CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley"will expand to one hour for additional coverage of the impact of Hurricane Sandy on Tuesday, beginning at 6:30 p.m., on the CBS Television Network. Pelley will anchor from lower Manhattan.
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Tue, Oct 30th 2012 12:00 pm
Lockport Community Television is holding its final 2012 video-production training series beginning on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m., at the LCTV studio, 293 Niagara St., Lockport.
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Tue, Oct 30th 2012 11:35 am
During the first week of October, students and staff at Lewiston-Porter Middle School enjoyed excitement and activities in preparation for the annual homecoming football game.
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