Wed, Jan 4th 2012 07:00 am
Chris Castellani, president of Supermarket Liquors and Wines, recently completed a fundraising effort to benefit the Toys for Tots fund.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2012 03:15 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, State Sen. Mark Grisanti and Assemblyman John Ceretto - state leaders representing Niagara County - joined a host of elected officials today in denouncing the reprehensible allegations of widespread animal maltreatment at the Niagara County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2012 11:50 am
Recently, six members of the Erie County Farm Bureau joined hundreds of other farm bureau members from across the Empire State in Binghamton for the New York Farm Bureau's State Annual Meeting. The event marks the time when policies are debated and voted upon by county appointed delegates. These discussions determine the agricultural policy issues to be adopted by the organization for 2012.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2012 11:50 am
The Town of Niagara will hold its 2012 re-organization meeting on Monday, Jan. 9, at 6 p.m. at the Calvin K. Richards Senior Center, 7000 Lockport Road (in Veterans' Memorial Park). This meeting will be the official bicentennial celebration kickoff as the Town of Niagara celebrates its 200th birthday.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2012 11:45 am
The Niagara University Family Business Center will celebrate its ninth anniversary on Thursday, Jan. 19, with a celebration and awards banquet at Rich's Renaissance. This year's event will honor:
•Kraftwerks Inc. with the Leadership Award
•SoPark Corporation with the Vision Award
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2012 09:50 am
As representatives in the 15-member Niagara County Legislature were sworn in around Niagara County this past weekend, several were taking oaths for the first time as elected officials.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2012 09:50 am
Lockport Community Television announces its winter 2012 training classes in television production. Learn to produce programming using LCTV's equipment and studio or using your own equipment for airing on the local Time Warner cable system.
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Mon, Jan 2nd 2012 12:00 pm
Cannons were fired multiple times Sunday at Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown as a salute to Fort George, Ontario, during the "Lieutenant Governor's Levee."
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Mon, Jan 2nd 2012 11:55 am
Congresswoman Kathy Hochul released the following statement after Time Warner Cable and MSG Networks failed to reach an agreement on carrier fees, causing subscribers to lose coverage beginning Jan. 1:
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Mon, Jan 2nd 2012 11:55 am
(Via readMedia) Private and public waste haulers/transporters and solid or hazardous waste management facilities can no longer dispose of electronic waste, such as televisions, computers, computer peripherals, etc., in a solid or hazardous waste management facility located in New York, announced the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
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Mon, Jan 2nd 2012 11:20 am
Surrounded by family, friends, top county elected officials and judges, Niagara County's new family court judge was sworn in Sunday.
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Mon, Jan 2nd 2012 11:15 am
The 2012 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers from Citizen's Bank Park in Philadelphia, which was scheduled to air today at 1 p.m., will now start at 3 p.m. on NBC to facilitate optimal game conditions, the NHL announced Sunday. NBC Sports will still begin its live NHL Winter Classic pre-game coverage at 1 p.m. with interviews, features and other content.
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Mon, Jan 2nd 2012 11:15 am
New year, new fund-raising campaign for the Niagara Falls Air Base.
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Mon, Jan 2nd 2012 07:00 am
As 2011 draws to a close, ring in the new year with skin-saving resolutions suggested by the Skin Cancer Foundation. From seeing a dermatologist, to ending your tanning routine and practicing sun protection as a way of life, here are five healthy skin habits for next year:
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Mon, Jan 2nd 2012 07:00 am
As always, it will be the largest gymnastics competition to be held in Western New York this year. And, for 2012, the Graffiti Invitational, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 7 and 8, will again take place at the Conference Center Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Jan 2nd 2012 07:00 am
Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249, 2121 Grand Island Blvd., will host an all-you-can-eat "Soup Night."
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Sat, Dec 31st 2011 07:00 am
The year 2011 is now fading into memory.
As we eagerly anticipate what's to come in 2012, we now look back at what was 2011. It was certainly memorable, with changes, countless ones, on a global, national, local, and even a personal scale.
For some it was a year of high expectations, some achieved. For others it might have been frustrations, possibly loss. You can say one thing though - we were all impacted by the events that occurred in the last year in some form or another.
What follows is a brief look at some of the major news reported on in the Sentinel coverage area over the past year. News, which will likely continue to impact area residents in 2012 and beyond.
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Sat, Dec 31st 2011 07:00 am
Orleans/Niagara BOCES will be starting its winter/spring driver and traffic education course on Feb. 6, 2012.
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Fri, Dec 30th 2011 03:55 pm
As the countdown to the new year begins, the Sentinel takes a look back at 10 Village of Lewiston topics covered in 2011, all of which will impact residents in 2012.
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Fri, Dec 30th 2011 11:00 am
Keeping up a 41-year tradition, free coffee and hot tea will be available to travelers along the New York State Thruway on New Year's Eve.
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Fri, Dec 30th 2011 10:30 am
The trustees and staff of the Youngstown Free Library wish all of our patrons and community members a very happy, healthy, well-read 2012
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Fri, Dec 30th 2011 10:00 am
Need help choosing a New Year's resolution? The University at Buffalo offers its annual list of 10 suggestions for achieving health, happiness and success in the new year.
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Fri, Dec 30th 2011 09:55 am
New York state recently announced it launching of a new domestic incident report repository.
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Fri, Dec 30th 2011 09:30 am
Grand Island was a participating town in the Communities that Care blood drive for the American Red Cross on Dec. 27.
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Fri, Dec 30th 2011 09:25 am
The extension of the current Move Over Law to include tow trucks and other maintenance vehicles is welcome news to those who job it is to help stranded motorists.
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Fri, Dec 30th 2011 05:45 am
As another year ticks down this weekend, it's time to reflect on 2011 and look ahead to 2012.
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Thu, Dec 29th 2011 11:05 am
(Via readMedia) The annual "Tie One On For Safety" campaign of Mothers Against Drunk Driving was announced today by Thruway Authority Acting Executive Director Thomas J. Madison and Michele Fonda, MADD program specialist for New York state.
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Thu, Dec 29th 2011 11:05 am
Family caregivers know all too well the devastating effects of Alzheimer's on the families of seniors living with this incurable disease.
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Thu, Dec 29th 2011 07:00 am
Residents of The Woodlands and Forestview teamed up with students from Niagara Charter School to spread the Christmas spirit through "The Giving Tree."
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Thu, Dec 29th 2011 06:55 am
A "Morning Acoustic Music Jam" is held every third Wednesday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Lewiston Opera Hall, 732 Center St., Lewiston.
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Wed, Dec 28th 2011 11:50 am
The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls rounds out 2011 with the 17th annual Joshua Revolution Conference, with ceremonies beginning last night, Dec. 27, and running through this Friday, Dec. 30. Traditionally held the week between Christmas and New Year's Day, the Christian conference welcomes more than 2,000 youth and adult attendees from Western New York and Southern Ontario. This year marks the fifth year that the convention has been held in the facility.
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Wed, Dec 28th 2011 11:30 am
Rock in the new year at Hard Rock Café Niagara Falls, USA.
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Wed, Dec 28th 2011 11:15 am
Physicians on staff at Mount St. Mary's Hospital have been named to the list of "America's Top Doctors." Based on research by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., the names are gathered based on peer research and listed in the company's annual guidebook.
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Wed, Dec 28th 2011 11:10 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, on Tuesday wrote Empire State Development President and CEO Kenneth Adams to discuss new information regarding Unifrax, a manufacturing company that received $700,000 in Empire State Development funding to relocate from Niagara Falls to the Town of Tonawanda in Erie County.
Empire State Development claimed the $700,000 payment was used to ensure that Unifrax did not relocate to Indiana. However, Ceretto's recent FOIL request to the state of Indiana shows no proof that the Hoosier State was trying to entice the company to move.
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Tue, Dec 27th 2011 10:50 am
Dunkin' Donuts today announced a New Year's Day initiative to celebrate 2012 as the year of "20 Dozen." The first 20 guests to visit a participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurant in the greater Buffalo area after 7 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2012 will receive a dozen donuts for free.
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Tue, Dec 27th 2011 07:05 am
More than $1,500 was designated for the Mount St. Mary's Foundation thanks to the generosity of Izzy and Francine Ahmed, owners of Fenton's Café.
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Tue, Dec 27th 2011 07:00 am
This holiday season, many New Yorkers will make the New Year's resolution to quit smoking in 2012. While quitting smoking is extremely difficult - six out of 10 smokers require multiple quit attempts to stop smoking - preparing a quit-smoking plan can greatly improve a person's chance for success.
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Tue, Dec 27th 2011 07:00 am
The snow may have just started to fly, but preparations for the 2012 Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops are well under way. The event is now accepting applications from restaurants and wineries interested in participating in one of the region's favorite summer events. The 2012 Taste of Buffalo is set for July 7 and 8 in downtown Buffalo.
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Tue, Dec 27th 2011 06:55 am
Amateur cook and blogger Melissa Sperka of Greensboro, N.C., beat out nearly 900 competitors in the Flour Power baking contest with her caramel, chocolate and almond "Gooey Butter Cake." The contest was hosted by Just A Pinch Recipe Club, the online food-focused social network at www.justapinch.com.
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Tue, Dec 27th 2011 06:55 am
The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center will host the fifth annual "Art of Beer" at the NACC on March 9, 2012. Tickets are now available in the NACC office.
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