Fri, Jun 1st 2012 07:00 am
The Erie Canal Discovery Center, 24 Church St., Lockport, announces a free program and book reading will be offered on Saturday, June 9, at 11 a.m. by retired educator Carol Caisse, who will read her new children's book titled, "Jake Grape and the Snake."
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Thu, May 31st 2012 01:00 pm
The 16th annual KidBiz Sidewalk Sale will be held Saturday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Grand Island.
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Thu, May 31st 2012 09:30 am
Nik Wallenda says his mind isn't where it needs to be.
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Thu, May 31st 2012 09:00 am
On Thursday, World No Tobacco Day, officials at the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus announced their intention to be entirely tobacco-free by July 4.
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Thu, May 31st 2012 09:00 am
Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, a global leader in hospitality, will offer additional food and retail options to guests on the American side of Niagara Falls during Nik Wallenda's high-wire walk June 15.
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Thu, May 31st 2012 08:50 am
The Town of Niagara is celebrating its bicentennial this year. Here's a look back at a bit of its history.
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Thu, May 31st 2012 08:45 am
A new board of directors was elected Tuesday for the Niagara County SPCA by its members.
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Thu, May 31st 2012 08:45 am
The Niagara County SPCA has announced the animals are experiencing a small outbreak of ringworm and is in immediate need of foster homes willing to treat animals with ringworm.
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Thu, May 31st 2012 08:45 am
The Town of Niagara started celebrating its 200th anniversary in January, but in June, things will be heating up, starting with a cannon and ending with fireworks.
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Thu, May 31st 2012 08:45 am
The Town of Wheatfield's all-volunteer Comprehensive Planning Implementation Task Force, with the cooperation of the Town Planning Board, has completed a two-year study to update the Town of Wheatfield Master Plan, according to Richard W. Muscatello, task force facilitator.
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Wed, May 30th 2012 10:50 pm
Last August, a tollhouse used at Lewiston's suspension bridge to Canada was gifted to the village. The building was placed in the driveway of Clerk Anne Welch whose husband, Bob, a Historical Association of Lewiston volunteer, worked to refurbish the unit.
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Wed, May 30th 2012 02:35 pm
Decision 'would be sharply felt by citizens and businesses on both sides of the border'; reps strongly urge Canadian government to reverse course.
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Wed, May 30th 2012 01:25 pm
Flood the Falls is holding its first "Niagara's Rising Star" talent show on Saturday, June 23. The event begins at 4 p.m. at The Rapids Theatre, 1711 Main St., Niagara Falls.
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Wed, May 30th 2012 11:20 am
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School's annual Marty Violante Memorial Golf Classic, this year honoring Jack "Bear" Dempsey, will take place on Monday, July 16, at Niagara Frontier Country Club, 1058 Lake Road, Youngstown.
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Wed, May 30th 2012 09:55 am
With the school year winding down, it's time to start securing your child's plans for summer. Join the YMCA on Saturday, June 2, for its "Passport to Summer" event and get a sneak peak of all that the YMCA has to offer this summer at camp.
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Wed, May 30th 2012 09:40 am
What will health care look like in our community as a result of health care reform, and what issues will impact the care you receive? Mount St. Mary's Hospital, in conjunction with the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, will host a free community presentation titled "Healthcare Reform: What it will mean for our community and small business."
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Wed, May 30th 2012 07:00 am
Dunkin' Donuts has announced that it will honor National Donut Day, celebrated this year on Friday, June 1, with a sweet deal for donut lovers everywhere. On June 1, participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants in the greater Buffalo area will offer guests a free donut of their choice (while supplies last) with the purchase of any beverage.
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Tue, May 29th 2012 04:15 pm
Earlier this month, Assemblyman John D. Ceretto sent a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo urging him to make Nik Wallenda's highwire event free.
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Tue, May 29th 2012 03:55 pm
Tuesday, Niagara Falls School Board member and local attorney Johnny G. Destino announced his candidacy for New York State Senate. Destino will challenge long-time incumbent George Maziarz in the Sept. 13 Republican primary to represent voters in the newly configured 62nd District, which now includes the City of Niagara Falls.
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Tue, May 29th 2012 03:35 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-I-60th, sent a letter Hon. Rob Nicholson, PC, QC, minister of justice and attorney general of Canada, Conservative Party of Canada MP for Niagara Falls, and Rick Dykstra, Conservative Party of Canada MP for St. Catharines Tuesday asking them to reconsider the closure of the Buffalo-based Canadian Consulate.
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Tue, May 29th 2012 03:30 pm
A meeting was held Tuesday morning by Niagara USA hospitality constituents to discuss the most recent information regarding Nik Wallenda's June 15 tightrope walk across Niagara Falls.
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Tue, May 29th 2012 01:10 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced that free vouchers for access to the Terrapin Point area of Goat Island for Nik Wallenda's historic high-wire walk over Niagara Falls on June 15 will be available starting Friday, June 1, at 9 a.m.
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Tue, May 29th 2012 10:30 am
For the first time ever, the Buffalo Niagara region is one of the top 20 U.S. destinations for overseas visitors.
This month, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Travel and Tourism Industries released its "Overseas Visitation Estimates for U.S. States, Cities, and Census Regions" report for 2011. The report estimates that the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metro statistical area received 335,000 visitors from outside the U.S., Canada and Mexico in 2011, making it the 20th ranked metro area in the U.S.
"We are pleased to receive confirmation that our worldwide sales efforts have paid off. From Niagara Falls State Park, to the historic Erie Canal and Old Fort Niagara, all of our attractions are impacted by this in-bound audience," said NTCC President and CEO John Percy.
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Tue, May 29th 2012 08:45 am
The New York State Canal Corporation has announced a $218,032 in grant funding to law enforcement agencies in seven counties across upstate New York for patrolling segments of the New York State Canal System.
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Tue, May 29th 2012 08:45 am
The administration, faculty, staff and the Class of 2012 announce the 37th commencement exercises of Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School will take place on Friday, June 8, at 7 p.m. at the Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda.
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Tue, May 29th 2012 08:40 am
After conducting a rigorous review of Niagara County's Emergency Preparedness Program in late April, the New York State Department of Health has awarded Niagara County a perfect score for its efforts, Niagara County Public Health Director Daniel Stapleton has announced.
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Mon, May 28th 2012 03:10 pm
VIDEO: Memorial Day 2012 was observed in the Village of Lewiston with a special ceremony at Academy Park.
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Mon, May 28th 2012 07:00 am
The first day in June will mark 200 years since the Town of Porter was founded. In commemoration of its bicentennial, the town has a lineup of events for the weekend of Friday, June 1, through Sunday, June 3, that will have something for everyone to enjoy.
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Mon, May 28th 2012 07:00 am
Alan Hastings, the restaurateur who put "The Haystack" sandwich on the global map, is trying his hand at something completely different this summer: restoring a beat-up auto body shop.
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Mon, May 28th 2012 07:00 am
The History Committee of LaSalle PRIDE Inc., the Friends of Local History and the Niagara Falls Public Library have announced they will pay tribute to the late U.S. Air Force Capt. Dennis E. Morgan, formerly of LaSalle, and his family on Wednesday, May 30.
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Mon, May 28th 2012 07:00 am
Community Missions of Niagara Frontier Inc. will host its fourth annual "Summer Sizzler" beginning at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 21. This annual event takes place to increase awareness and funding for families and individuals who are in crisis.
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Sat, May 26th 2012 07:00 am
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Sat, May 26th 2012 07:00 am
Memorial Medical Center has received the AHA/ASA's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.
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Sat, May 26th 2012 07:00 am
First Niagara Bank, Lewiston branch, was chosen for the 2012 Chairman's Award by the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce board of directors and chairman of the board, George Osborne.
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Fri, May 25th 2012 05:50 pm
Niagara County History Center is hosting its annual spring festival titled "Strawberries & Antiques," on the grounds of the History Center at 215 Niagara St., Lockport. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 2.
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Fri, May 25th 2012 05:25 pm
St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road in Sanborn, will host its monthly contemporary worship gathering, "Saturday Night Alive," on Saturday, May 26, starting at 5:30 p.m.
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Fri, May 25th 2012 05:15 pm
A dramatic illustrated sermon will be presented at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, May 27, at Wheatfield Community Church to show a "behind the scenes" look at what happens when a Christian prays.
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Fri, May 25th 2012 05:15 pm
Walking enthusiasts of all ages can enjoy learning about America's War of 1812 history on Great Lakes Seaway Trail VolksWalks taking place in Lewiston, Youngstown, Buffalo and other communities daily, from dawn to dusk.
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Fri, May 25th 2012 03:55 pm
This Memorial Day weekend, Old Falls Street, USA, is teaming up with the Arts Services Initiative of Western New York to present the inaugural "WNY Sound Smash," a unique collaborative concert with members of the newly formed Music Culture 716.
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Fri, May 25th 2012 08:00 am
Nik Wallenda will be walking a tightrope across the Horseshoe Falls starting on Goat Island in the United States and finishing near Table Rock on the Canadian side. The Niagara Parks Commission says it has a contract with Wallenda agreeing to this route - and this provision in the deal will be enforced, according to Chairwoman Janice Thomson.
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