Mon, Jul 23rd 2012 07:00 am
A benefit will be held Wednesday, Aug. 22, for Jennie Cyran, a young woman who was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in January 2011. A 2007 graduate of Niagara University, she currently teaches special education in the Niagara Falls City School District and has coached children in several sports.
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Mon, Jul 23rd 2012 07:00 am
There's something new for everyone at this year's Niagara County Fair, Aug. 1 to 5 on Lake Avenue in Lockport.
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Mon, Jul 23rd 2012 07:00 am
Corpus Christi Church is once again looking for Buffalo's best pierogi. This historic east side church is hosting its fifth annual "Buffalo's Best Pierogi" contest on Saturday, Aug. 18. It begins at 4:30 p.m., and is open to all amateur cooks and businesses.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 08:10 pm
Rock Camp was held at Artpark from July 16-21. Young musicians, ages 10-14, performed hits by The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Weezer and more on July 21 on the Amphitheater stage at Artpark.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 09:35 am
On Friday, Rep. Kathy Hochul, NY-26, voted for the Defense Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2013, which was adopted by the House. Included in the bill are provisions that would prohibit the U.S. Air Force from retiring any aircraft in 2013 and increasing funding for the Air National Guard personnel accounts, thereby preventing cuts and protecting installations such as the 107th Airlift Wing at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 09:15 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-I-60, has announced that the state Division of Criminal Justice Services has selected the City of Buffalo and the City of Niagara Falls police departments to each receive funding as a part of Operation IMPACT to target violent and gun crime and domestic violence.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 09:05 am
"Aliens Invade Darien Lake," an alien-themed festival is set to take place on Saturday, July 28. All proceeds from the festival will benefit CURE Childhood Cancer Association, which is a nationally recognized innovator in peer-to-peer support for families with children diagnosed with cancer and blood disorders.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 09:00 am
State Sen. George Maziarz (R-C, Newfane) has announced that legislation he sponsored in the State Senate calling for a member of the Buffalo/Niagara disabled community to have a seat on the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority board was signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 08:55 am
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 08:55 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, has announced that Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed Assembly bill 10227-A into law. The Ceretto-sponsored public safety legislation reduces costs on local taxpayers.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
What child could resist a trip on the carrousel with their favorite stuffed animal? Bring your best bear friend for a fun-filled afternoon of games, crafts and treats at the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
This Wednesday, 740 kids from Niagara and Erie counties came out to enjoy a spectacular picnic filled with food, fun, and games. The Grand Island Lions Club Special Kids Picnic, an annual event dedicated to offering safe, supervised activities to developmentally disabled and physically handicapped children, has become a Grand Island tradition.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
The Grand Island Relay For Life is on its way toward the $2 million mark following its 10th successful Relay.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
Seems that high temperatures and high intensity go hand in hand in Youngstown this summer.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
The eighth Sanborn-Lewiston Farm Festival, an annual festival held on Sanborn-Lewiston Farm Museum grounds known for its tractor shows, family festivities and rich farm history offerings, is fast approaching.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2012 10:45 pm
The department of supportive and palliative care at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, under the leadership of Dr. Yashodhara Satchidanand and Dr. Amy Alvarez has received advanced certification in palliative care for a two-year period from The Joint Commission.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2012 10:40 pm
Sachin Wadhawan, M.D., has been appointed to the medical staff at The Heart Center of Niagara effective Aug. 13.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2012 08:00 pm
An interview with Ann Wilson of Heart ahead of the band's "Tuesday in the Park" concert at Artpark.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2012 12:00 pm
Explore the wildlife at Grand Island's Buckhorn Island State Park this Saturday, July 21, as local naturalist Tom Kerr will lead a birding tour through the Island on Saturday from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2012 11:00 am
At 3:38 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18, Grand Island Fire Co. rescue personnel responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident on Baseline Road near the intersection of Bedell Road.
Fire Chief Kevin Koch states that although this head-on collision caused considerable front end damage to a pickup truck and passenger van, the occupants claimed no injuries, during evaluation by GIFC medics. Islander Mary Westlake-Douds, age 36, and her 1-year-old son, who was safely secured in a child car seat, both escaped injury. The other driver, 34-year-old Jacob Kolb of Buffalo, also claimed no injuries.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2012 09:55 am
The Town of Niagara Town Board on Tuesday received a pat on the back from its independent auditor, but faced flack from residents about neighborhood problems ranging from disorderly conduct to flooding.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2012 09:50 am
The much-needed rain showers cleared just in time Sunday afternoon for the opening ceremonies of the Canal Fest of the Tonawandas. Every year, this weeklong event remains as an anticipated center point in the summers of local residents.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2012 09:40 am
Beginning this fall, Niagara University's College of Education will offer a new master's degree program for candidates seeking certification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
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Thu, Jul 19th 2012 09:35 am
The Wheatfield Farmers' Market will celebrate its second annual "Christmas in July" from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 25.
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Wed, Jul 18th 2012 02:00 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-60, announced Wednesday that Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a package of laws to support the craft beer industry. This legislation will help increase demand for locally grown farmer products, support local breweries and wineries, and expand industry-related economic development and tourism.
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Wed, Jul 18th 2012 01:45 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and the Healthy Moms-Healthy Babies Coalition will celebrate the benefits of breastfeeding Tuesday, July 24, with a community picnic and baby shower at Hyde Park. The event will promote breastfeeding awareness, child safety, prenatal and maternal health and good old-fashioned summer fun.
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Wed, Jul 18th 2012 01:45 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, will give public testimony on Aug. 16 at the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library in opposition to the Thruway Authority's plan to raise tolls by 45 percent on commercial trucks. The toll hike was approved by the public authority's board last month.
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Wed, Jul 18th 2012 01:40 pm
At this point, it's still little more than a concept percolating inside his head.
But Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati said he's encouraged by the mostly positive response he has received since musing publicly about the idea of erecting a bronze statue somewhere in the Table Rock area commemorating Nik Wallenda's historic wirewalk across the Horseshoe Falls.
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Wed, Jul 18th 2012 12:15 pm
More than 370 physician practices and counting are now utilizing HEALTHeLINK, Western New York's clinical information exchange, to improve the quality of patient care through better access to clinical information.
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Wed, Jul 18th 2012 12:15 pm
The Niagara River Greenway Commission has announced the vote on project consistency as determined by the commission for the 28th round of projects submitted to the Greenway Commission.
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Wed, Jul 18th 2012 12:10 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has announced plans to construct a caesarean section delivery suite on its labor and delivery floor to serve the growing number of women delivering babies there.
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Tue, Jul 17th 2012 05:10 pm
Santa Fe was named "Best for Food" in the 2012 Rand McNally/USA Today "Best of the Road" competition. The New Mexico town topped five other destinations - including Lewiston - to take the title. The official announcement was made Tuesday afternoon as part of the Destination Marketing Association International annual convention in Seattle.
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Tue, Jul 17th 2012 09:40 am
Shatter I.T. and Sunnking Electronics hosted the fourth annual "ecyclebflo" event in Lafayette Square. Area residents and businesses brought 29,342 pounds of old or unwanted electronics for responsible recycling.
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Tue, Jul 17th 2012 09:15 am
Today is the day Lewiston residents will discover if their community is the winner of the Rand McNally/USA Today "Best of the Road" "Best for Food" competition. The big announcement will be made this afternoon in Seattle, and relayed to each nominated municipality. Check this website and our social media sites for the big news as it's presented.
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Tue, Jul 17th 2012 09:05 am
Officials at Roswell Park Cancer Institute applauded New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Monday for signing into law a measure that delays the age at which state residents can begin to expose themselves to indoor tanning.
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Tue, Jul 17th 2012 07:00 am
Join in on an August "hands-on" seminar at the Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse at Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 16 at 2510 Niagara Falls Blvd. (between Sy and Witmer roads) to create a tropical planter for $25. RSVP and payment are due in advance by Aug. 2.
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Tue, Jul 17th 2012 07:00 am
The emphasis will be on holistic health, community gardening and good old-fashioned fun Saturday, July 21, when Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and the Niagara Arts & Cultural Center host summer festivals at two downtown locations.
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Tue, Jul 17th 2012 07:00 am
When Chris Castellani learned HAL was launching an $18.12 campaign to help fuel the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Queenston Heights and the War of 1812, he stepped up to the plate in a huge way.
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Mon, Jul 16th 2012 04:00 pm
On Monday, Rep. Kathy Hochul (NY-26) sent a letter to Kenneth Adams, president and CEO of Empire State Development Corp., in support of Niagara County's consolidated funding application to develop the Cambria Technology Park.
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Mon, Jul 16th 2012 02:30 pm
Jeffrey O. Burnett, D.O., a board certified primary care physician, has joined the faculty at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's osteopathic family practice residency program.
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