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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Fri, May 25th 2012 07:00 am
Like other communities in Niagara County and across the nation, the Town of Niagara and Wheatfield on Memorial Day will honor soldiers who died defending the United States.
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Fri, May 25th 2012 07:00 am
Niagara Hospice's Sunset Drive campus was beautifully decorated in red, white and blue as staff, volunteers and patients welcomed motorcyclists from Wheatfield Post No. 1451 American Legion Riders who rode in for an Armed Forces Day commemoration.
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Fri, May 25th 2012 07:00 am
The Taste of Diversity Festival will be held Saurday, June 2, at Grant Street and Lafayette Avenue in Buffalo. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Thu, May 24th 2012 08:00 pm
Concert series moves to Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf; acts include The Cult, Feist (pictured), LL Cool J, moe. and Sam Roberts. Full schedule, photos, video.
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Thu, May 24th 2012 03:05 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has entered into an agreement with Buffalo Minimally Invasive Weight Loss Surgical Solutions to form Niagara Metabolic & Bariatric Services, a joint practice to provide weight-loss services including bariatric surgery at the hospital's downtown campus.
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Thu, May 24th 2012 11:40 am
The EmStar Emergency Department of Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center recognized local emergency medical service professionals at an award's dinner on Wednesday at the Niagara Falls Country Club.
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Thu, May 24th 2012 11:00 am
The board of directors of Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper has announced that, effective immediately, Jill Spisiak Jedlicka takes the lead as the new executive director of the environmental non-profit organization.
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Thu, May 24th 2012 11:00 am
Employees at the Schoellkopf Health Center have approved a two-year wage and benefit agreement covering licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, unit clerks and laundry aides.
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Thu, May 24th 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education is working on a new budget to present to voters after the defeat of the $61.79 million budget presented earlier this month.
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Thu, May 24th 2012 07:00 am
Niagara-Wheatfield Interim Superintendent Kerin Dumphrey was planning to present about $1.6 million in suggested cuts and changes at Wednesday evenings school board meeting to help meet the goal of keeping the tax levy increase for the 2012-13 budget under 5 percent.
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Thu, May 24th 2012 07:00 am
A plaque on the wall to the entrance to the new wing at Northgate Health Care Facility in Wheatfield shows the face of Jeanne D'Arc Abou-Antoun.
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Thu, May 24th 2012 07:00 am
The public is invited to spend a day in the sun with the family of the late Jonathan Miller as they gather funds to support local communities. The J-Mill Memorial Charity Giving Fund's third annual golf outing and dinner is scheduled this year for Monday, Aug. 13, at the Niagara Frontier Country Club in Youngstown.
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Thu, May 24th 2012 06:55 am
Another bit of waterfront property was kept open to the public as LaSalle Waterfront Park was officially opened Monday in Niagara Falls.
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Wed, May 23rd 2012 03:30 pm
At the request of various taxing jurisdictions, the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency board of directors approved an application for assistance from the bondholders of AES Somerset for a modification of a payment in lieu of taxes as well as a mortgage recording tax abatement.
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Wed, May 23rd 2012 10:00 am
Border Community SERVICE of Niagara University is hosting a free course designed to provide training opportunities and workshops detailing "best practices" in citizen and community preparedness initiatives.
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Wed, May 23rd 2012 10:00 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston hosts its annual membership meeting on Tuesday, May 29, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Barton Hill Hotel & Spa, 100 Center St. The event is open to all dues-paying members of HAL.
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Wed, May 23rd 2012 09:50 am
Interested in trying a new fitness class but aren't sure what might be the right program for you? Why not join the Ken-Ton Family YMCA on Sunday, June 3, from noon until 3 p.m. for "Fitness Frenzy"? This event is free and open to the public.
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