Fri, Oct 26th 2012 06:20 pm
A hospitality company in the United Arab Emirates was the high bidder for the Holiday Inn Grand Island this week.
Byblos Hospitality Group of Dubai and several local investors teamed to bid $4.4 million for the property.
Blackbird Asset Services of Williamsville with Tulsa, Okla.-based AmeriBid conducted the bank-owned hotel auction of the Holiday Inn Grand Island on Oct. 24.
"The hotel is running close to full occupancy most nights, and we expect that to continue right through our sale process and into new ownership," noted Stephen Karbelk, co-chairman of AmeriBid LLC. "This is an awesome opportunity for an investor to pick up a full service hotel that's running really well."
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Fri, Oct 26th 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School Drama Club will present two one-act comedies: "The Mad Tea Party" and "The Oz Monologues."
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Fri, Oct 26th 2012 07:00 am
Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center will present a series of programs in November as part of its health education program and event series. November is Diabetes Awareness Month.
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Fri, Oct 26th 2012 07:00 am
An important Love Canal community meeting has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, at the Elks Lodge at 1805 Fashion Outlet Blvd., Town of Niagara.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2012 09:20 pm
In an exclusive interview on the WBBZ-TV program "Political Buzz," Tom Golisano, the billionaire owner of the Rochester based Paychex Company, talked about the possibility he could be an owner of the Buffalo Bills someday.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2012 07:00 pm
Zombie Fest is your chance to don a spooky costume, scare a few people and get some shivers yourself. Bring your pooch in costume, too. After all, funds raised at this event will benefit the animals at the SPCA of Niagara.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2012 07:00 pm
Students from Niagara-Wheatfield and Starpoint school districts will be assisting with the Health Association of Niagara County's 10th anniversary senior prom on Sunday, Oct. 28, at Antonio's Banquet and Conference Center in Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2012 06:45 pm
Joe Petrozzi, and his son Russ, of Capitol Cleaners, are again collecting, cleaning and giving gently used coats and other winter wear to needy families in Western New York. The days for distribution to the community are Saturdays, Oct. 27 and Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2012 06:45 pm
VA Western New York Healthcare System will be holding an information event at the VA Clinic in Niagara Falls, 2201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2012 06:45 pm
Halloween is almost here, when thoughts often turn to getting the coolest and most fun look to go with a costume. And for many people that involves buying decorative contact lenses, which change the appearance of the eye.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2012 06:40 pm
Wheatfield residents dealing with continually rising costs in food, gas and other areas will have at least one spot where the cost will be down in 2013.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2012 06:00 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, has received the endorsement of his candidacy for re-election from the Police Conference of New York Inc.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2012 06:00 pm
New York State Sen. Mark J. Grisanti, R-I-Buffalo, has received the endorsement of a leading state health care union, 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2012 05:55 pm
Fox has announced the winter season and series premiere dates for new and returning series, including the returns of "American Idol" and "Touch" and the debut of new thriller "The Following."
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Thu, Oct 25th 2012 05:50 pm
The State Labor Department has released local area unemployment rates for September 2012, which are developed using a procedure determined by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2012 05:45 pm
Lt. Gov. Robert J. Duffy toured waterfront construction projects in Buffalo that are being driven by the state of New York and City of Buffalo. Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation President Thomas Dee and City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown led the Thursday tour and briefed Duffy on the development progress, which is creating more than 4,800 construction jobs and will create more than 1,000 permanent jobs.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2012 05:45 pm
The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council and The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority announced Thursday that Phase I of an $8.09 million improvement project to expand the Long Term B parking lot at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport by 1,000 spaces is ready to move forward.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2012 07:00 am
Roswell Park Cancer Institute invites lung cancer patients, their family members and their caregivers to attend the fourth annual "Breath of Life" celebration Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon in RPCI's Research Studies Center, located on Carlton Street at Elm Street across from the main hospital.
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Wed, Oct 24th 2012 03:00 pm
The New York Power Authority and New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation on Tuesday marked the completion of a $6 million upgrade at Reservoir State Park in the Town of Lewiston and Town of Niagara at a ceremonial ribbon-cutting.
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Wed, Oct 24th 2012 11:30 am
The grand opening ceremony of the University at Buffalo's new Crossroads Culinary Center (C3), a student dining facility that puts UB at the forefront of the collegiate dining experience, will take place beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Guided tours will follow.
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Wed, Oct 24th 2012 11:30 am
For motorists who have forgotten to renew their vehicle registrations on time, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has introduced a new feature that will allow customers to print a temporary 10-day proof of registration when they renew their registration online.
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Wed, Oct 24th 2012 11:25 am
The New York State Thruway Authority and New York State Troop T are reminding motorists of the danger of deer season with their annual "Antler Alert." Most deer-vehicle collisions occur from October through December.
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Wed, Oct 24th 2012 07:00 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will conduct a flu shot clinic for adults ages 18 and older on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The clinic will be held in the Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St.
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Wed, Oct 24th 2012 07:00 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will present a free program to help residents and business owners understand the changes mandated by federal health care reform on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Niagara Falls High School, 4455 Porter Road.
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Wed, Oct 24th 2012 07:00 am
Local author Michael F. Rizzo will speak about his new book, "Gangsters and Organized Crime in Buffalo," at the next Historical Association of Lewiston meeting, on Monday, Oct. 29, at First Presbyterian Church, 505 Cayuga St. The free event begins at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
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Wed, Oct 24th 2012 07:00 am
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the movie "Niagara," starring Marilyn Monroe by experiencing some of the best Niagara Falls attractions from the film.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 06:35 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and the Hyde Park Business & Professional Association teamed up to turn Niagara Falls pink in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 03:40 pm
A support group for bariatric surgery patients will meet the first Monday of every month beginning Nov. 5 in the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 03:35 pm
Western New York Heritage Press, the not-for-profit publisher of Western New York Heritage magazine, has just released the first volume in its series of three annuals, commemorating the bicentennial of the War of 1812.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 03:35 pm
Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson told Bob Koshinski of his team's 35-34 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, "that one burns." Jackson made those comments Monday during the live broadcast of his WBBZ-TV program, "The Fred Jackson Show."
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 03:30 pm
On Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 6), First Presbyterian Church is hosting a Mini-Bazaar and White elephant sale. The event runs from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the corner of South Fifth and Cayuga streets, Lewiston.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 03:30 pm
The Business Council of New York State Inc. and the New York League of Conservation Voters have come together to endorse Mark Grisanti in the 60th New York State Senate District.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 03:30 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, has been awarded a score of "A" by New Yorkers for Better Libraries. Maziarz received a 115, constituting an "A" on the grading scale from the organization.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 03:25 pm
Opportunities Unlimited invites readers to watch a competition celebrating the artistic talents of people with developmental disabilities. Cheer on your favorite performers as OUN highlights the many talents of people who participate in its programs.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 03:25 pm
The Niagara University Danceline will sponsoring its fourth annual dance clinic for girls ages 6 to 14 on Sunday, Dec. 16, at NU.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 03:25 pm
The Great Lakes Sea Grant Extension Network honored two Great Lakes coastal issue extension educators, Helen M. Domske of Buffalo, and David B. MacNeill of Oswego, for excellence.
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Mon, Oct 22nd 2012 06:00 pm
Fred Jackson will break down the Buffalo Bills tough 35-34 loss to the Tennessee Titans with co-host Bob Koshinski Monday on "The Fred Jackson Show." The WBBZ-TV program tapes at 6:30 p.m. Fullback Corey McIntyre will be live in studio with Fred and Bob.
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Mon, Oct 22nd 2012 09:35 am
The Western New York Association of Historical Agencies is holding its annual conference on Saturday, Nov. 3, at Genesee Country Village in Mumford. The conference runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This year's theme is "I Want You: Recruiting Students and Volunteers to your War Commemoration."
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Mon, Oct 22nd 2012 09:35 am
The Niagara Regional Theatre Guild will hold auditions for singers, ages 16 years and older, for the upcoming production of "Broadway In Concert" on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 12 and 13.
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Mon, Oct 22nd 2012 09:30 am
Niagara University is opening its doors to prospective students Saturday, Oct. 27, from noon to 3:30 p.m. The university's fall open house is an opportunity for prospective students and their families to obtain information and ask questions relevant to their academic and extracurricular interests.
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