Thu, Sep 13th 2012 03:40 pm
Seneca Gaming Corp. has announced that it received 33 "Best of Gaming 2012" awards from the readers of Casino Player magazine. The annual survey determines the best casinos, hotels, amenities and games throughout the U.S.
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Thu, Sep 13th 2012 12:30 pm
The Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel will present three-time Grammy Award-winning artist Jon Secada as the headline entertainment at the 2013 Premier.
The Premier, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's annual black-tie dinner and entertainment gala, will be held Jan. 19. Proceeds from the event will benefit Memorial's cardiac and stroke care services.
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Thu, Sep 13th 2012 07:00 am
Ten years ago, the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University held its first gala, "Child's Play," to raise funds to support art education programs at the museum. Every year since then, a cadre of volunteers has planned a dinner and auction that has become one the most anticipated social events of the fall.
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Wed, Sep 12th 2012 11:00 pm
Organizers of Monday's "Rock N Roll Benefit for Bella" say the event was a huge success, with donated funds totaling more than $6,000. A plethora of local bands lent their talents to the event, which took place at the Evening Star Concert Hall in LaSalle.
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Wed, Sep 12th 2012 01:35 pm
An 1812 peace project, which took place this summer with great success in the Lewiston Peace Garden, has taken on a new dimension.
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Wed, Sep 12th 2012 01:35 pm
Nearly 400 medical practices throughout the eight counties of Western New York have joined HEALTHeLINK, utilizing health information technology for secure access to their patients' medical information immediately at the point of care. The Center for Women at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston and the hospital's Neighborhood Health Center in Niagara Falls are the latest practices to join HEALTHeLINK.
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Wed, Sep 12th 2012 01:35 pm
On Wednesday, the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency approved an application for assistance submitted at its August board meeting by Sustainable BioElectric LLC. The company plans to build a renewable energy facility in the Summit Business Park in the Town of Wheatfield. The NCIDA board also accepted an application for assistance for consideration from JSK International Corp. The company will restore the historic Niagara Hotel in Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Sep 12th 2012 01:35 pm
On Wednesday, the Niagara Area Development Corporation board of directors received an application for assistance for consideration from Covanta Energy to refinance $165 million of existing tax-exempt bonds.
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Wed, Sep 12th 2012 01:30 pm
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto has announced the Conservative Party of New York endorsed him. This gives Ceretto the backing of the Republican, Independence and Conservative parties.
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Wed, Sep 12th 2012 01:30 pm
Niagara University is again listed among the best colleges and universities in the north, according to annual rankings released Sept. 12 by U.S. News and World Report. NU is listed 70 among 133 colleges and universities in the northeastern U.S. that provide a full range of undergraduate and master's degree programs.
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Wed, Sep 12th 2012 07:00 am
Do you remember when ice was delivered by the ice man, an ice cream cone cost 3 cents, or when movies cost 14 cents? Are you nostalgic for the past? Well here's your chance to learn more about the Town of Porter and those who lived here over the past 200 years.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 04:35 pm
On Saturday evening, Sept. 22, Old Fort Niagara will present a special evening tour focusing on the construction of the 286-year-old French Castle. The tour will include live demonstrations of the woodworking, stonecutting and blacksmithing skills needed to erect the oldest building in the Great Lakes basin.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 04:00 pm
New York's leading small business association, the National Federation of Independent Business, has endorsed State Sen. George Maziarz for re-election in the 62nd Senate district.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 03:55 pm
Participants raise critically needed funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 03:50 pm
The 12th annual Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival and Highland Games will take place in Olcott on Saturday, Sept. 15, and Sunday, Sept. 16, at Krull Park in historic Olcott Beach.
Recently, Krull Park was honored with a second-place finish in Coca-Cola's "America's Favorite Park Contest," and took home a $50,000 prize after receiving more than 21 million votes. The Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival has been held at Krull Park each year since 2002.
This year, the festival grounds have been split into eight regions so that festivalgoers have an easier time finding the events and attractions they want to attend.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 03:50 pm
National "Back to Church Sunday" draws participation of more than 12,000 congregations across the country.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 03:50 pm
U.S. Rep. Kathy Hochul released the following statement in recognition of the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks:
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 03:50 pm
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has endorsed the re-election bid of Western New York State Sen. Mark J. Grisanti, R-I-Buffalo, the Grisanti campaign announced Tuesday.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 03:45 pm
The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council met to endorse 24 projects as priority projects for the second round of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's Regional Council initiative. The council also provided an update to the public on the progress of the "Buffalo Billion" initiative. Cuomo has tasked the WNYREDC with recommending an investment strategy that will leverage the state's $1 billion pledge and gain a 5:1 commitment from the private sector, resulting in more than $6 billion in total economic development impact.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 07:00 am
The start of the school year marks the beginning of rehearsals for the Greater Niagara Ballet Company's presentation of "The Nutcracker." The family-oriented holiday production showcases dancers and character performers under the direction of artistic director Beverley Feder, FISTD.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse at Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara hosts its next "hands-on" seminar at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, at 2510 Niagara Falls Blvd. (between Sy and Witmer roads).
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 07:00 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-North Buffalo, announced Monday that the Buffalo Niagara Partnership has endorsed his bid for re-election to represent the people of the 60th District in the New York State Senate.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 07:00 am
From Sept. 24 through Nov. 19, Independent Living of Niagara County will offer American Sign Language classes at 746 Portage Road, Niagara Falls. The class fee is $20 and the book fee is $20, too. For more information, contact, Jeanette Grimaldi at 716-402-5508, email jgrimaldi@wnyil.org or call toll free at 1-855-366-1042.
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Mon, Sep 10th 2012 04:40 pm
Lewiston was abuzz with a different type of balls and strikes Monday as Frontier Lanes, the village's 54-year bowling alley, reopened for business.
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Mon, Sep 10th 2012 09:30 am
In profiling Dr. Kalen Churcher for a March 2012 publication highlighting the "20 most intriguing professor on campus," communication studies student Tiffany Hyman described the fifth-year professor as a rising star. It turns out she's not the only one who thinks so.
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Mon, Sep 10th 2012 07:00 am
The Rivershore Foundation presents Rivershore's third annual gala dinner, "Pathways to Excellence," on Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the Niagara Falls Country Club, 505 Mountain View Drive.
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Mon, Sep 10th 2012 07:00 am
The Business Council of New York State Inc. has released its 2012 Voters' Guide, which measures New York State legislators' commitment to promoting fiscal reform and improving the state's economic climate by scoring their votes on key legislation during the 2012 session.
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Mon, Sep 10th 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara Frontier State Park Region has announced that the annual permit lottery for the 2012 pheasant hunting season will take place Friday, Sept. 28. This will include the drawing for both the youth hunt and the regular season hunt.
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Mon, Sep 10th 2012 07:00 am
Starting this semester, Niagara University's College of Education is preparing to offer academic degrees and coursework tailored to those working, or seeking to work, in the area of developmental disabilities and community habilitation.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 12:35 pm
Seeing is believing for the Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees, which voted Thursday in favor of a new plan for 700 Center St., after meeting at the location and viewing exterior alterations made in contrast to a pre-approved remodel proposal.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 10:55 am
A committee has been formed to plan a new parade on Grand Island.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 10:25 am
The New York State Department of Transportation will host a public information meeting on Monday, Sept. 17, to discuss the proposed rehabilitation of three bridges over the New York Power Authority Reservoir spanning the towns of Niagara and Lewiston.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 10:15 am
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara is the proud recipient of a $2,000 Guillemont Memorial Grant from the Niagara Falls Episcopal Urban Ministry. The funds will be used to purchase vital stand-up lifts that are critical to many of the 700 people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities served by the agency.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 10:10 am
U.S. Rep. Kathy Hochul was joined Thursday by Maureen Smith, deputy assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce, and by representatives of World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara, the New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences, and the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus in announcing a $218,771 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce was awarded to WTCBN as part of a $682,000 cooperative award.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 09:50 am
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto announced Friday his support for the $67 million bond for the Niagara Falls School District. Residents of Niagara Falls will have the opportunity to vote on the bond Sept. 25.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 09:45 am
The boards of directors of two Niagara-area credit unions have announced that Niagara County's Federal Credit Union will merge with Niagara's Choice Federal Credit Union, effective Dec. 1.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 09:20 am
The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department, with the help of the Lewiston Garden Club, is sponsoring the 16th annual Lewiston Country Fair and Community Yard Sale on Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Lewiston Red Brick Municipal Building, 145 N. Fourth St.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 09:20 am
Old Fort Niagara reports that tickets for its fundraiser will be on sale for one more week. First prize is $10,000 with a total of 15 cash prizes to be offered. Ticket sales are limited to 350 and sales continue to Saturday, Sept. 15.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 09:20 am
Orleans/Niagara BOCES is getting ready to start the fall driver and traffic education course on Wednesday, Sept. 19.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 09:15 am
Congratulations to Cecelia Byrne, who won Niagara Frontier Publications' recent "Name the Peach Queen" contest. Byrne visited www.wnypapers.com and successfully named the past five Peach Queen winners.
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