Tue, May 31st 2011 11:55 am
At dozens of locations around Niagara County, elected leaders helped thank veterans and war dead on Sunday and Monday.
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Tue, May 31st 2011 11:25 am
Lace up your sneakers and get ready to participate in the ninth annual "River Run" to benefit Mount St. Mary's Hospital Center for Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Services on Saturday, June 18.
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Tue, May 31st 2011 07:00 am
The Niagara County Historical Society announces its third annual family event, "Strawberries & Antiques," will take place Saturday, June 4, on the grounds of the History Center, 215 Niagara St., in Lockport.
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Mon, May 30th 2011 07:15 am
Becoming involved in the Variety Kids Telethon not only changed the lives of the Village of Lewiston's Theresa Kopasz and her family, but also the lives of thousands of children and families throughout the Buffalo area.
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Mon, May 30th 2011 07:00 am
Like many of his colleagues, Stephen Giroux headed to Washington this week with an important message for members of Congress about the importance of supporting independent pharmacies and creating local jobs.
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Mon, May 30th 2011 07:00 am
With the arrival of warm spring weather, children will be returning to the sidewalks, streets and bike paths on their bicycles.
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Mon, May 30th 2011 07:00 am
Niagara Feline Friends is running a low-cost spay/neuter clinic for cats on Sunday, June 12. It's open to anyone regardless of income. The cost is $75, which also includes distemper and rabies shots.
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Sat, May 28th 2011 07:35 am
Mount St. Mary's Hospital will present a series of programs in June as part of its health education program and event series.
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Sat, May 28th 2011 07:30 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced that an open house regarding the Robert Moses Parkway North segment has been scheduled from 1 until 7 p.m. Monday, June 6, at the Earl W. Brydges Library, 1425 Main St., in Niagara Falls.
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Sat, May 28th 2011 07:10 am
The Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse at Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara will hold its third Karat Dig fundraising event on Thursday, June 2.
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Sat, May 28th 2011 07:05 am
"It's your day!" said Wheatfield Legislator Bill Ross as he welcomed 297 senior citizens to the Niagara-Wheatfield High School cafeteria Saturday morning for the 28th annual Roger W. Andrews Senior Citizens Breakfast.
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Sat, May 28th 2011 06:55 am
United Steel Workers Local 135 in Tonawanda will hold its first "Grip It & Rip It" golf tournament on May 31 at Rothland's Golf Course in Akron.
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Sat, May 28th 2011 06:55 am
A new study published in the current edition of the journal Neurology reinforces the need for patients who suffer stroke or stroke-like symptoms to seek immediate emergency care.
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Sat, May 28th 2011 06:50 am
Seeking to safeguard water quality and improve recreational opportunities, state officials announced this week that they are calling for New York's portion of Lake Ontario to be designated as a "Vessel Waste No-Discharge Zone" by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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Sat, May 28th 2011 06:40 am
After a year of planning and a month of high anxiety, the Town of Wheatfield Seniors celebrated its 40th anniversary on May 14.
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Fri, May 27th 2011 04:20 pm
Niagara County Clerk Wayne F. Jagow announced that a New York State Department of Motor Vehicles fiber-optic line has been repaired and normal operations are resuming at the county's three DMV sites effective immediately.
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Fri, May 27th 2011 01:55 pm
In celebration of Fantasy Island's 50th year, Martin's Fantasy Island on Grand Island opens a brand-new thrill ride on Memorial Day weekend. Called the "Mind Warp," the ride is the first of its kind in North America, and one of only five in the world.
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Fri, May 27th 2011 01:15 pm
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Fri, May 27th 2011 01:05 pm
Two of Niagara County's Department of Motor Vehicles offices have been forced to limit operations due to a catastrophic fiber-optic cable failure that has affected 29 counties around the state.
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Thu, May 26th 2011 01:25 pm
Legislation to improve the operations of the state's Child and Adult Protective Services systems in order to prevent tragedies like the murder of 23-year-old North Collins resident Laura Cummings unanimously passed in the New York State Senate on Tuesday. It was sponsored by State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C, Newfane. The measure has been named "Laura Cummings' Law" in her memory.
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Thu, May 26th 2011 01:20 pm
The North Tonawanda History Museum at 54 Webster St., North Tonawanda, is seeking volunteers for training in cataloguing procedures, for reference library work, and exhibit development.
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Thu, May 26th 2011 01:20 pm
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Thu, May 26th 2011 01:15 pm
The tradition of Memorial Day dates to 1868 when it was established as an event in May to clean and ornament the graves of fallen soldiers. It was first called Decoration Day.
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Thu, May 26th 2011 01:15 pm
Driving is likely to be challenging in parts of Wheatfield in coming months due to state and county road projects.
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Thu, May 26th 2011 01:05 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes Mount St. Mary's commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations.
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Thu, May 26th 2011 11:20 am
Stephen Powell of Odessa Pictures Buffalo, and the Lewiston Council on the Arts have collaborated to produce "War on the Niagara: A Trail of Revenge," a 10-minute video that describes a series of skirmishes and battles that broke out along the Niagara Frontier during the War of 1812. This exciting and colorful film takes a close look at some of those raids and retraces the steps of the marching armies.
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Thu, May 26th 2011 10:40 am
The 10th season of "American Idol" came to a sensational conclusion Wednesday as Scotty McCreery was crowned the winner during the live two-hour season finale on FOX. McCreery, 17, from Garner, N.C., emerged as America's choice following Tuesday's record-shattering vote, which totaled over 122 million - the highest number in the show's history.
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Wed, May 25th 2011 05:30 pm
A record-breaking 122.4 million votes were cast following last night's "American Idol" performance show - the highest number of votes in the show's history. This incredible show of support for finalists Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery brings the total votes cast during season 10 to more than 730 million - the most of any season - and the grand total of votes cast since season one of to nearly 4.8 billion.
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Wed, May 25th 2011 01:00 pm
Democrat Kathy Hochul defeated Republican Assemblywoman Jane Corwin by an unofficial 47 percent to 43 percent of the vote in the special election Tuesday for the 26th Congressional District.
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Wed, May 25th 2011 11:50 am
Niagara University, in conjunction with the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy and the Connecticut Police Working Dog Association, will host a four-day canine support team and tactical training seminar from May 31 through June 3.
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Tue, May 24th 2011 07:00 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, today announced that the Assembly Majority finally agreed to address the state's skyrocketing property taxes by introducing a tax cap he and his colleagues had been supporting for months. Ceretto is hopeful that the legislation will begin the long awaited debate in the Assembly to cap taxes and will lead to the passage of a tax cap before the conclusion of this year's session.
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Tue, May 24th 2011 05:45 pm
CBS Sports Spectacular presents "The Ultimate Barbecue Showdown" on Saturday, May 28 (2 p.m., ET; taped 4/2/11) from outside Reliant Stadium in Houston during the 2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Final Four. "The Ultimate Barbecue Showdown" has a host, four competitors and three judges, and adheres to KCBS (Kansas City BBQ Society) rules.
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Tue, May 24th 2011 05:30 pm
Lewiston Assemblyman John Ceretto is inviting constituents of the 138th Assembly District to attend an open house at his Niagara Falls district office on Saturday, May 28. The open house will immediately follow the Niagara Falls Memorial Day parade and refreshments will be provided to those in attendance.
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Tue, May 24th 2011 05:10 pm
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Tue, May 24th 2011 05:00 pm
Artpark has planted the seeds for a new family festival. The "Fairy House Festival" will be held from noon until 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 5. This unique, outdoor, family-friendly festival features an afternoon in scenic Artpark and is filled with creative art activities, storytelling, games, a "Magical Maze" to wander through, a book signing by children's book author Tracy Kane, and a "Fairy House" tour throughout the woods and gardens of the park.
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Tue, May 24th 2011 08:30 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will honor nine businesses and individuals at its annual Chamber Awards Gala, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston.
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Tue, May 24th 2011 08:25 am
Mayor Robert G. Ortt has announced the City of North Tonawanda will dedicate a park bench in honor and memory of LCPL Timothy G. Serwinowski, a U.S. Marine and North Tonawanda native, who was killed in action on June 21, 2010, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The dedication will be held on Saturday, May 28, at 11 a.m. in Veteran's Park on River Road.
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Tue, May 24th 2011 08:20 am
Get your taste buds ready, and discover great culinary and entertaining ideas. The third annual Tour of Kitchens and Homes takes place in the Lewiston area on Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12.
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Mon, May 23rd 2011 05:20 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, today helped pass legislation that will encourage tourism and help create local jobs in the Niagara Falls region. The bill establishes the temporary New York State War of 1812 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission, which will plan and execute a number of War of 1812 re-enactments and other tourism events.
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Mon, May 23rd 2011 10:45 am
New York State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey announces the agency will hold a series of workshops for municipalities and not-for-profit organizations interested in applying for Environmental Protection Fund grants.
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