Sat, Mar 3rd 2012 07:00 am
Each year around this time for the past 42 years, brave members from communities throughout Western New York have laughed in the face of winter and willingly jumped into the frigid waters of Lake Ontario for a good cause.
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Sat, Mar 3rd 2012 07:00 am
While most college students went home to their families for winter break, one local student saw this time off as an opportunity to embark on a selfless venture. Alyssa Miller spent her holiday season on a volunteer mission to Uganda.
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Sat, Mar 3rd 2012 07:00 am
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 33, Buffalo, has announced its next series of safe boating classes for 2012 - the about boating safely course.
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Fri, Mar 2nd 2012 08:30 pm
Congresswoman Kathy Hochul today announced a grant of $2,206,208 by the Department of Health and Human Services for the Niagara County Head Start Inc.
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Fri, Mar 2nd 2012 08:25 pm
The work of local artist and Castellani Art Museum curator Michael Beam will be shown and sold this month at Wine On Third in Niagara Falls. An opening reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 15.
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Fri, Mar 2nd 2012 07:25 pm
The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians and Men's Division 1 of the Ancient Order Hibernians, Niagara Falls, present Irish Heritage Day, Saturday, March 3, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Fashion Outlets Mall on Military Road.
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Fri, Mar 2nd 2012 07:25 pm
The Longaberger Apple Tree Branch will hold its annual spring clean out sale and fundraiser on Saturday, March 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pekin firehall, 3024 Upper Mountain Road, Sanborn.
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Fri, Mar 2nd 2012 07:10 pm
Lewiston-Porter Air Force Junior ROTC will host its third annual Cadets vs. Faculty basketball game on Friday, March 9, at 7 p.m. in the high school gym. The money raised by the cadets during the game will be used for an April field trip to Fort Drum. The Lewiston-Porter Players in Progress will perform and the cadets will hold a basket raffle and sell concessions during the game.
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Fri, Mar 2nd 2012 07:05 pm
Issues ranging from a police commissioner with the village to Sanborn improvements were among discussion items heard at Monday's brief but active Lewiston Town Board regular meeting.
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Fri, Mar 2nd 2012 06:25 pm
Come see the Buffalo Zoo's river otters and fine felines in action.
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Fri, Mar 2nd 2012 07:00 am
Guitarist, composer, sound artist Jason Beaudreau brings his group of all-star musicians to the "Second Saturday" fine arts series for a night of original jazz music on March 10.
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Fri, Mar 2nd 2012 07:00 am
More than 70 people braved snow, sleet and slick roads to visit Health System Services on Williams Road in Wheatfield for Sleep Apnea Education Day.
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Fri, Mar 2nd 2012 04:25 am
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce has announced that the Holiday Inn Grand Island will once again show its community support by being a platinum sponsor for the 46th annual Citizen of the Year awards.
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Thu, Mar 1st 2012 02:05 pm
It's never too late to learn a new craft.
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Thu, Mar 1st 2012 12:25 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, today announced that Renae Kimble has been appointed to serve on the Niagara Falls Water Board. Ceretto had previously recommended Kimble for the position in a letter to Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.
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Thu, Mar 1st 2012 12:20 pm
Calamar, Niagara County developer and general contractor, has announced the addition of Matty's to The Woodlands Corporate Center East.
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Thu, Mar 1st 2012 12:00 pm
Niagara University announced today that it has received a $1 million gift from the Castellani family for continuing support of the Castellani Art Museum on the university's campus.
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Thu, Mar 1st 2012 10:00 am
Niagara Hospice and The McGuire Group's Northgate Health Care Facility in Wheatfield are collaborating on a unique unit designed specifically for residents receiving hospice care in a long-term care setting.
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Thu, Mar 1st 2012 10:00 am
Niagara-Wheatfield student Gabrielle Cleveley is among only 250 individuals chosen as National Youth Delegates to attend the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment June 24 to 29 at George Mason University, Fairfax, Va.
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Thu, Mar 1st 2012 09:55 am
The Sanborn Area Historical Society will offer "A Night of History" this Saturday, March 3, and they're doing it with a bang, featuring both the War of 1812 and the Civil War.
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Thu, Mar 1st 2012 09:50 am
The Wheatfield Town Board on Monday agreed to resume its payments to the SPCA of Niagara.
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Wed, Feb 29th 2012 03:45 pm
J. Fitzgerald Group, an international marketing technology company based in Lockport, has added Lindsay van Harssel as art director.
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Wed, Feb 29th 2012 11:50 am
Jackie Mordaunt, who has held the position of executive director of the WNY Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure since 2004, has announced her departure from the organization to focus and further pursue her interests in community health in Western New York.
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Wed, Feb 29th 2012 11:40 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Phil Mastantuono Agency.
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Wed, Feb 29th 2012 11:40 am
Lipsitz & Ponterio has announced that the firm has been recognized by Newsweek magazine as a prominent leader in the representation of mesothelioma victims. With more than 50 years of combined legal experience in New York, Lipsitz & Ponterio represents victims of mesothelioma and lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.
Each firm contacted for Newsweek's "20 Leaders in Asbestos Law" is in good standing with well-known law associations or has been recognized for excellence by respective local media outlets.
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Wed, Feb 29th 2012 11:35 am
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School students recently competed in The New York State National History Bee, Western Region, held at Nichols High School. The event is an academic competition for qualified candidates from area high schools.
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Wed, Feb 29th 2012 09:35 am
The University at Buffalo will celebrate faculty inventors and innovative companies that reside in the UB Technology Incubator during the university's annual Inventors and Entrepreneurs Reception on March 1.
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Wed, Feb 29th 2012 09:30 am
Tuesday, at a House Armed Services Committee hearing, Congresswoman Kathy Hochul pressed both Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief-of-Staff Norton Schwartz on decisions regarding cuts to the Department of Defense budget.
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Wed, Feb 29th 2012 07:00 am
The Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation's 19th annual Baskets O'Plenty Auction is set for Thursday, March 8, at BPO Elks Lodge No. 346.
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Wed, Feb 29th 2012 07:00 am
Niagara University's College of Education will host an open house at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, for individuals considering its new doctoral program in leadership and policy. The event will take place on the fourth floor of St. Vincent's Hall, located on the Niagara University campus.
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Wed, Feb 29th 2012 07:00 am
Living history re-enactor Ted Schofield of Chaumont makes his own War of 1812 and Civil War uniforms by hand using period reproduction sewing implements. He says, "I do all hand work now to be more authentic in my interpretation of the 1812 period."
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Tue, Feb 28th 2012 04:10 pm
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a new training program for not-for-profit officials to help them prevent and detect fraud and protect taxpayer dollars.
"New York not-for-profits manage billions of dollars. They contract with the state and other local governments to provide crucial services to New York families," DiNapoli said. "This training course will strengthen their financial management practices and ability to detect and prevent fraud."
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Tue, Feb 28th 2012 01:40 pm
New York State Independence Party Chairman Frank MacKay arrived in Western New York Tuesday afternoon to announce his party's support for Senator Mark Grisanti, R-I-Buffalo, for New York State Senate.
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Tue, Feb 28th 2012 12:45 pm
Just in time for Easter, Niagara Frontier Publications' new Web contest seeks an answer to one of life's great questions: Which restaurant has the best fish fry?
We're looking for the freshest catches, the tastiest batters and the best bang for the buck. The restaurant with the most votes will receive a special recognition, bragging rights, and a full write-up in our three main newspapers (The Sentinel, The Tribune and The Dispatch).
Those nominating an eatery will enter to win a prize of their own. One lucky participant will be drawn from a hat and receive a $25 gift certificate to an area restaurant.
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Tue, Feb 28th 2012 12:00 pm
Dr. Glenda R. Rose and Dr. Thomas G. Barba and the staff of Rose Chiropractic in Lewiston held their 22th annual "Doctors with a Heart Day" on Saturday, Feb. 11. Chiropractic adjustments and examinations were exchanged for donations of food collected to benefit the Niagara Community Action Program's food pantry.
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Tue, Feb 28th 2012 07:00 am
The Buffalo Bicycling Club, one of Western New York's premier bicycle racing clubs, is proud to announce the launch of its Junior Development Team. The goal of this program is to introduce boys and girls, ages 14-18, to the sport of bicycle racing in the hopes of establishing a lifelong passion for the sport and to help promote healthy lifestyles.
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Tue, Feb 28th 2012 07:00 am
The St. Vincent De Paul Rosary and Altar Society will host a card party from 1:30 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 11. The St. Vincent de Paul Parish Center is located at 2748 Military Road.
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Mon, Feb 27th 2012 11:55 pm
Following up on a phone conversation last week to Federal Aviation Administration Acting Administrator Michael Huerta, Congresswoman Kathy Hochul today sent a letter urging him to expedite the process of releasing funds for a complete rehabilitation of the Niagara Falls International Airport main runway.
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Mon, Feb 27th 2012 09:55 pm
$40K NIMAC contribution funds efforts to protect 3,500 jobs at major regional employer
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Mon, Feb 27th 2012 06:05 pm
With the advent of the post-9/11 G.I. Bill and recent drawdown of forces deployed overseas, the number of veterans choosing to pursue degrees at Niagara University has more than doubled over the past two years.
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