Wed, Jun 13th 2012 09:00 am
For Richard Rutland, the opportunity to serve as Niagara County's new 4th District coroner seemed the perfect capstone to a career that had included time as both an emergency responder and a funeral director.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2012 09:00 am
The people who appreciate Lewiston's rich history and successes get together in style. This year, they will gather at the Niagara Falls Country Club at 6 p.m. on June 27 for the Lewiston Historical Association's annual celebration. The dinner is open to the public and reservations, available for $30, can be made by calling the Lewiston Museum at 716-754-4214.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2012 09:00 am
The New York State Senate has passed a bill (S.7110), sponsored by Sen. Mark Grisanti, that would allow a brew-pub owner to also open a restaurant.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2012 08:55 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-60th, announced Tuesday the Senate has passed bill S.6664, which authorizes a real property tax exemption of 35 percent for a period of no longer than 20 years for homes that are certified green by either being LEED-ND certified or by the National Association of Home Builders.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2012 08:55 am
Thousands will gather at Terrapin Point on Goat Island in Niagara Falls State Park Friday night to watch Nik Wallenda step into the history books as the only daredevil to transverse Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2012 08:55 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, joined fellow legislators Tuesday in promoting the agricultural and dairy industries of New York at the Assembly Minority Conference's Dairy Day reception in Albany. The annual event takes place during June every year in recognition of National Dairy Month.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2012 08:50 am
AAA Western and Central New York has revealed the latest issue of Member Connection magazine, featuring Niagara Falls on the cover.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2012 03:20 pm
As the video explains, a disagreement between Artpark & Company and the Village of Lewiston has resulted in a second paid parking lot on the plateau.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2012 09:00 am
In the aftermath of the Grand Island EZPass Walk-In Center closing on June 8, Grand Island residents, who need to utilize cash to make payments on their EZPass accounts, have the option of physically going to the New York State Thruway Authority office.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2012 09:00 am
The Rainbow Bridge, the closest international crossing to Nik Wallenda's tightrope walk across the Niagara River gorge Friday, will be open to vehicular and pedestrian traffic as usual, but cannot be used as a viewing platform.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2012 08:55 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto voted Monday in favor of the Internet system for tracking overprescribing, or I-STOP, legislation that would require doctors to file prescriptions for medications into an online database. Pharmacists would then access the database to confirm requests for medication that might be addictive or dangerous if abused.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 05:30 pm
A meeting was held Monday morning by Niagara USA hospitality constituents to discuss the most recent information regarding Nik Wallenda's June 15 wirewalk across Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 03:55 pm
"SAL" the surgical robot completed its 50th surgery at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on Monday.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 01:55 pm
New York State Independence Party Chairman Frank MacKay released the following statement Monday regarding his party's endorsement of Assemblyman John D. Ceretto for re-election in the 145th New York State Assembly District.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 12:50 pm
Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel will soon brighten the Niagara Falls skyline and greet visitors in a big way.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
Pubfest 2012 is set for June 15-17 and promises to be bigger and better than ever.
"It's going to be gigantic, this year is by far the biggest ever," said Ken Scibetta, founder of Pubfest and co-owner of the Lewiston Village Pub on Center Street.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
Preparations are now under way for the annual Cruise & Schmooze. The 2012 edition of the Niagara River Cruise & Schmooze, which benefits Niagara Hospice, will take place on Friday, July 13.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University announces that the opening reception for a new exhibition presented in conjunction with the War of 1812 Bicentennial Celebration will take place from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 10, at the museum.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
Officers for 2012-13 for Grand Island Professional Women's Chapter, New York State Women Inc., will be installed at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 21, in Four Points by Sheraton, Buffalo Avenue in Niagara Falls. Susan Mager, resident of New York State Women, will install chapter officers.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti has announced that bill S.5509B, which he sponsored, would amend the tax law to specify what percentage of the public safety communications surcharge funds shall go to counties and local governments.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
Since the summer of 1995, Jesse Gooch, owner of Painters Plus, has hosted an annual party for family and friends. This party came to be known as "GoochFest." Gooch has donated funds raised at this event to local charities, including The Lions Club of Wheatfield and Niagara Hospice.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
The scene around Delaware Park was a sea of pink Saturday as close to 7,000 participated in this year's Susan G. Komen Western New York Race for the Cure. Teams of runners and walkers have raised more than $500,000 to date in the fight against breast cancer, with more donations expected as additional fundraising continues.
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Sat, Jun 9th 2012 07:00 am
Lewiston-Porter High School announces that Chiavetta's barbecue chicken dinners will be on sale at this year's Relay For Life of Lewiston, taking place Saturday, June 16, on the Lew-Port High School track. Dinners will be sold from 4 to 7 p.m. that day with all proceeds going to benefit the American Cancer Society.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2012 02:55 pm
Mrs. Percival's third grade class at Huth Road Elementary School recently created nine fleece blankets for Project Linus as an end of the year community service project.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2012 02:40 pm
Niagara Feline Friends is running another low-cost spay/neuter clinic for cats. The clinic is open to anyone - regardless of income. The cost is $75, which also includes distemper and rabies shots.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2012 12:20 pm
"The Fairy House Festival" returns to Artpark on June 9 and 10. From noon until 5 p.m. each day, the event will feature art activities; hundreds of fairy houses designed by schools, Scout troops and community youth groups; special dance performances; artist-created exhibits; storytelling; and magical surprises. Tickets are $5 in advance ($6 day of festival) and are on sale now.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2012 09:00 am
Good things come in threes. Construction is nearing completion for the new hotel tower at Seneca Allegany Casino; construction begins soon for the re-designed Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino; and now Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel will announces a major construction project of its own - one that will again change the Niagara Falls skyline.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2012 09:00 am
Ernst & Young LLP, a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, advisory services and strategic growth markets, presented Niagara University with a $9,625 contribution Friday, made possible through the company's Matching Gifts Program.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2012 07:00 am
Pierogi, popcorn, local honey, in-season fruits and vegetables and plenty more can be found on Wednesdays, starting June 13, at the Wheatfield Farmers Market.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2012 07:00 am
Relay For Life of Grand Island is set to take place this weekend at Grand Island High School. The event will start at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 8, and continue through the night until 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 9.
This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the Grand Island Relay For Life. The theme of the 2012 Relay For Life is "A Million Steps of Hope" with Relay organizers aiming to hit the one million dollar mark this year, which will be quite the accomplishment.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2012 07:00 am
The SPCA Serving Erie County is seeking individuals and families to become foster care "parents" for cats and kittens, along with other animals requiring temporary homes when shelter cages are full.
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Thu, Jun 7th 2012 01:20 pm
After a record number of votes were cast, Olcott Beach topped the leader board in WFN: World Fishing Network's "Ultimate Fishing Town" contest. The town will receive a $25,000 community donation to be used toward a fishing-related project, plus a fully produced feature story to be aired on WFN.
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Thu, Jun 7th 2012 12:10 pm
When asked, Kirk Cameron lists two reasons for the success of his marriage to actress and Western New York native Chelsea Noble: God and the Buffalo Bills.
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Thu, Jun 7th 2012 09:10 am
Pulitzer Prize winning historian Alan Taylor, Ph.D., will deliver a keynote address on the War of 1812 and fighting on the Niagara Frontier, Thursday, June 14, at 8 p.m. in the Castellani Art Museum on the campus of Niagara University.
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Thu, Jun 7th 2012 09:00 am
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter has announced $15,000 was awarded to the National Falls National Heritage Area to support the development of a virtual program expected to celebrate the legacy and potential of the Niagara region.
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Thu, Jun 7th 2012 09:00 am
On Wednesday, Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY-28) stood up for residents living along Lake Ontario who risk damage to their homes and neighborhoods as a plan is being developed that adjusts water levels in the lake.
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Thu, Jun 7th 2012 08:40 am
During the month of June, St. Peter's Lutheran Church of Sanborn and the Niagara Power Baseball Team of Niagara Falls will be joining together to promote outreach in the Niagara region, display Christian character for young people, and promote community through worship.
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Thu, Jun 7th 2012 08:30 am
The seven area YMCA Buffalo Niagara Branches will collect old worn and tattered flags ready for retirement until June 8. Flags will be taken to Forest Lawn Cemetery on June 10 for proper retirement. Flags can be donated to any YMCA Buffalo Niagara branch.
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Thu, Jun 7th 2012 08:30 am
A summer gathering and senior dance will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at the Wheatfield Community Center, 2790 Church Road, next to Town Hall.
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Wed, Jun 6th 2012 11:45 am
Daredevil Nik Wallenda says fees to the New York State parks department and to Ontario's Niagara Parks Commission will be paid by the end of the week as required by his contracts with the two agencies.
Wallenda, speaking Tuesday to Bullet News Niagara, scoffed at the suggestion that permits are not in place and that his walk June 15 over the Horseshoe Falls is in danger of not happening.
"I don't know where this stuff comes from," he said. "There are so many totally wrong stories out there right now. It's unbelievable."
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