Sat, Dec 18th 2010 09:00 am
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Fri, Dec 17th 2010 02:00 pm
The Grand Island Central School District is making the last call for volunteers on its ad hoc 2011 facility committee.
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Fri, Dec 17th 2010 02:00 pm
Shortly after 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 13, Grand Island Fire Co. firefighters responded to a Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority Metro bus fire at 2850 Grand Island Blvd. Nineteen passengers made their way to safety and were provided with temporary shelter at the nearby Riverwood Health Care Center, according to GIFC Chief Greg Butcher.
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Fri, Dec 17th 2010 02:00 pm
Grand Island Board of Education members continued their ongoing review of building conditions in the district with a 20-minute tour of Veronica Connor Middle School Monday.
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Fri, Dec 17th 2010 12:00 pm
At its annual holiday party on Dec. 7, the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce elected seven directors to the board of directors.
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Thu, Dec 16th 2010 05:00 pm
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Thu, Dec 16th 2010 10:00 am
On Saturday, Dec. 4, West Street Elementary School held its second annual Breakfast with Santa.
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Thu, Dec 16th 2010 10:00 am
Paul DePlato of 2430 Washington St., in Bergholz, has built his own festival of lights.
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Thu, Dec 16th 2010 10:00 am
Spirits were high for the Town of Wheatfield Senior Christmas Party and Dance held Dec. 11.
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Thu, Dec 16th 2010 09:00 am
Everything from Christmas shopping to family fights can cause additional stress at this time of year, and that can be really detrimental to your health, according to Dr. Robin Spence of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Thu, Dec 16th 2010 09:00 am
Niagara County lawmakers voted Tuesday to empanel two commissions to examine key consolidation efforts during the 2011 budget year while passing the 2011 Niagara County budget by a 12-7 vote.
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Thu, Dec 16th 2010 09:00 am
The Town of Niagara Town Board voted unanimously Tuesday to deny health care insurance for future part-time elected officials.
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Thu, Dec 16th 2010 09:00 am
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, D-NY 28th District, on Tuesday said the U.S. Senate has introduced an omnibus appropriations bill that includes $34 million worth of projects she championed for Western New York.
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Thu, Dec 16th 2010 09:00 am
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Thu, Dec 16th 2010 09:00 am
The Wheatfield Town Board got with the holiday spirit on Monday, canceling its Dec. 23 meeting and rescheduling it for 7:30 p.m. Jan. 3, 2011, immediately after the 7 p.m. reorganization meeting.
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Thu, Dec 16th 2010 09:00 am
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Thu, Dec 16th 2010 09:00 am
Niagara County Parks and Recreation reports that two popular winter venues on opposite ends of Niagara County will be open beginning Sunday, Dec. 19.
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Thu, Dec 16th 2010 09:00 am
The New York State Thruway Authority and the New York State Police Troop T have announced the "Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest" initiative, part of a national crackdown. The 17-day awareness campaign will begin Thursday, Dec. 16, and continue through Saturday, Jan. 1.
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Thu, Dec 16th 2010 09:00 am
Robert H. Healy, a 30-year member of the U.S. Air Force, has been named veterans services coordinator at Niagara University.
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Thu, Dec 16th 2010 09:00 am
Niagara Presbyterian Church on the corner of Military and Lockport roads in the Town of Niagara will have a Christmas play at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, called "Star of Wonder."
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Thu, Dec 16th 2010 09:00 am
Time to Dance studio's annual Christmas show and basket auction will be held Saturday, Dec. 18, at the Niagara Falls High School Performing Arts Center, 4455 Porter Road, Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Dec 15th 2010 02:00 pm
Quirky, funny, unique, different: What makes a family a "modern family"? Beginning today, ABC's "Good Morning America" has teamed up with ABC's hit show "Modern Family" in search of a real modern American family.
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Tue, Dec 14th 2010 02:00 pm
Nothing brings out the holidays like the smell of freshly prepared cookies or baked pastries - and nothing makes a festive get-together shine like a zesty dip or savory sauce.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2010 03:00 pm
" 'Tis the season to be cheerful and jolly.' Unfortunately it is also the season for criminals to try and take advantage of you. In these economic times crime has risen everywhere but by being a step ahead, we can avoid this nuisance," says Lewiston Police Chief Chris Salada.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2010 02:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will conduct a flu shot clinic for adults 18 and older from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, in the hospital's auditorium, 621 10th St., Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2010 02:00 pm
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Mon, Dec 13th 2010 02:00 pm
The Cancer Services Program of Niagara County is offering a special incentive to those who get their cancer screening during the holiday season. A $10 Budwey's gift card will be given to those who complete their breast, cervical and/or colorectal cancer screening through the county's Department of Health Cancer Services Program.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2010 02:00 pm
VA Western New York Healthcare System is seeking Volunteers for Batavia and Buffalo sites.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2010 02:00 pm
If you are a licensed cosmetologist who wants to help women who have been touched by cancer, take action and volunteer. The American Cancer Society is seeking cosmetologists who are willing to be trained in Look Good ... Feel Better, a community-based, free national service that teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help enhance their appearance and self-image during treatments.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 03:00 pm
Despite the inclement weather, Newfane's Holiday Light Up festival was an enjoyable one on Dec. 3.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 03:00 pm
The Youngstown Business and Professional Association has been named the recipient of a $3,000 check from the William G. Mayne Jr. Business and Community Enhancement Program. The program is designed to offer cash grants to business organizations in Niagara County through contributions from the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission for the purposes of enhancing and assisting with their plans for brick and mortar improvements in their communities as well as marketing and promotional materials.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 02:00 pm
Lee Simonson calls it Lewiston's most important day. Yet, not everyone knows just what happened on Dec. 19, 1813.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 02:00 pm
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, NY-28, co-chair of the Congressional Arts Caucus, has announced $175,000 in federal funds will go to groups in Western New York to directly support the work of writers, musicians, dancers and artists.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 01:00 pm
At the tail end of Monday's Village of Lewiston Board meeting, after trustees returned from executive session, a motion was passed extending the deadline for an Article 78 lawsuit to be filed. This action provides Lewiston businessman Jerry Williams an additional 90 days to take legal action contesting variances passed Nov. 17 by the village's Zoning Board of Appeals on behalf of Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 01:00 pm
The Ransomville Community Services Food Pantry opened for business on Dec. 2. Operated by the Ransomville Community Services Advisory Board, under the direction of members the Rev. W. T. Lowery Jr., Mary Martinez, Deborah Parker, Joanne Whitney and Anthony Collard, the pantry is located at Ransomville Free Methodist Church, 3924 Ransomville Road.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 09:00 am
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Fri, Dec 10th 2010 02:00 pm
Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick jokingly asked the Grand Island Town Board Monday to pass a resolution to get Councilman Dick Crawford to back off on his efforts to have the legislature restore funding for libraries.
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Thu, Dec 9th 2010 04:00 pm
It's hard not to root for Adell Hoover-Wizner.
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Thu, Dec 9th 2010 03:00 pm
Tired of dealing with shopping, decorating and shoveling snow? Need a little Christmas caroling, laughter and memories? Cure the bah-humbugs at Stella Niagara in Lewiston this weekend with Theatre in the Mist's production of "Home for the Holidays."
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Thu, Dec 9th 2010 02:00 pm
Col. Jim McCready will take command of the 107th Airlift Wing of the New York Air National Guard in January, Maj. Gen. Patrick Murphy, the adjutant general of New York, announced Wednesday.
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