Wed, Jun 17th 2015 04:30 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team hired Adam Mair and Krys Barch as player development coaches.
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Wed, Jun 17th 2015 04:30 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has been awarded a four-year, $1.15 million state grant to launch a new service to holistically address the health and social needs of women and their families.
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Wed, Jun 17th 2015 04:25 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, continues to advocate for pets in New York, and helped pass legislation that would allow restaurant owners to permit dogs to join their owners at outdoor dining areas.
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Tue, Jun 16th 2015 05:10 pm
The New York State Senate late last night passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Rob Ortt, R-C-I-North Tonawanda, aimed at preventing scrap metal theft. The bill (S.4882) prohibits the sale or purchase of certain items as scrap by creating a scrap processor registration system. Ortt said he believes the measures will help curtail copper theft.
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Tue, Jun 16th 2015 05:10 pm
The Buffalo Sabres Foundation, in conjunction with Saving Grace Ministries Inc. and True Community Development Corp., today announced the Patriot Heights Apartments Project, which will provide affordable housing for single mothers who are military veterans.
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Tue, Jun 16th 2015 09:25 am
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning by a score of 2-0 Monday in Game 6 on NBC to win the 2015 Stanley Cup Final. It was Chicago's third Stanley Cup title in six seasons.
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Tue, Jun 16th 2015 09:25 am
Niagara County Manager Jeffrey M. Glatz issued a memorandum Monday to county employees working at a county site, which preliminary tests indicate may have non-airborne, non-particulate asbestos, to ensure employees are informed and included in the investigation process.
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Mon, Jun 15th 2015 08:45 pm
Both the New York State Senate and the Assembly have now passed Amanda Lynn's Law, ending a five-year impasse between both houses of the Legislature.
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Mon, Jun 15th 2015 02:30 pm
Niagara University has teamed up with SALT, a financial education resource created by the nonprofit American Student Assistance.
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Mon, Jun 15th 2015 11:55 am
Congressman Brian Higgins announced several new tourism initiatives Monday in conjunction with the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area, the Niagara Tourism and Convention Corp. and City of Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster.
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Sat, Jun 13th 2015 09:10 am
Lewiston Town Board members moved on a few items Monday with Town Supervisor Dennis Brochey absent due to illness.
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Sat, Jun 13th 2015 08:15 am
The Aquarium of Niagara celebrated 50 years of achievements Friday and presented concrete plans to broaden the public's awareness of aquatic ecosystems through innovative and stimulating exhibits, displays and educational and recreational programs that promote conservation and support research.
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Sat, Jun 13th 2015 08:05 am
U.S. Reps. Leonard Lance (New Jersey) and Brian Higgins introduced the Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act, legislation that would require health insurance plans that cover traditional chemotherapy to provide equally favorable coverage for orally administered anticancer medications.
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Sat, Jun 13th 2015 06:00 am
Congressman Chris Collins has announced $233,905 in federal funding for the Olcott Fire Co.
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Wed, Jun 10th 2015 04:00 pm
The Niagara County Peach Queen Program is looking forward to Sept. 13, when the 2015-16 Peach Queen will be crowned and will receive a generous $4,000 scholarship from the Kiwanis Club of Lewiston. The amount has nearly doubled from the scholarship amount last year's recipient won.
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Wed, Jun 10th 2015 02:20 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, working alongside fellow lawmakers and dozens of Compassionate Care NY supporters, continued his efforts to expedite the process for critically ill patients to receive medical marijuana in New York state.
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Wed, Jun 10th 2015 02:20 pm
Western New York providers and client advocates heard Tuesday from a nationally renowned leader in developmental medicine and other health care providers about models of care that may well impact the future of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the country.
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Wed, Jun 10th 2015 02:00 pm
New York State Senate Joint Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction Co-Chair Sen. Rob Ortt, R, C, I, North Tonawanda, and his Senate colleagues passed a package of bills Tuesday to help decrease heroin deaths and put more drug dealers behind bars for selling dangerous opioids.
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Tue, Jun 9th 2015 04:45 pm
Grandpaws Pet Emporium will host the SPCA of Niagara and Hope Before Heaven from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday as part of the 10 Mile Garage Sale.
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Tue, Jun 9th 2015 04:45 pm
U.S. and Canadian law enforcement officers will join together Wednesday on the Rainbow Bridge carrying the Flame of Hope for Special Olympics New York.
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Tue, Jun 9th 2015 04:45 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, alongside New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, recently announced he will host a free consumer scam prevention seminar at 11 a.m. Friday, June 12, at the LaSalle Library, 8728 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Jun 9th 2015 03:00 pm
State Sen. Rob Ortt, R-C-I-North Tonawanda, joined his Senate Republican colleagues in successfully passing a series of reforms (S5837) to the controversial NY-SAFE Act Monday. State Sen. Marc Panepinto, D-Buffalo, also cosponsored pieces of SAFE Act reform legislation.
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Mon, Jun 8th 2015 05:05 pm
AAA Western and Central New York is holding a job fair for candidates interested in joining the club's emergency roadside service team. The event will take place from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, at AAA Western and Central New York Headquarters, 100 International Drive (at Sheridan Drive), Williamsville.
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Mon, Jun 8th 2015 11:30 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will hold its sixth annual River Region Golf Classic at Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course Monday, June 22. Registration begins at 11 a.m., followed by lunch, a shotgun start at 1 p.m. and dinner following.
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Mon, Jun 8th 2015 11:30 am
Two special young women will have important reasons to walk when The Northeast Kidney Foundation of Greater Buffalo holds the 2015 Walk/Skate for Kidneys/Tim Oehmler Memorial 5K Run Sunday, June 21, at Delaware Park in Buffalo.
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Sat, Jun 6th 2015 09:00 am
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, will hold an open house, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, at the Lewiston Senior Center, 4361 Lower River Road. Discussed will be the Corps' latest Balance of Plant Operable Unit findings pertaining to the former Lake Ontario Ordnance Works property in northern Lewiston and Porter.
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Sat, Jun 6th 2015 06:00 am
Daniel J. DiPofi, former executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Buffalo Sabres, has been elected to a three-year term on the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center board of directors.
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Fri, Jun 5th 2015 12:35 pm
With summer travel right around the corner, many of us plan on hitting the road with our pooches for a little summer fun. However, for some four-legged family members, road trips can mean upset tummies.
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Fri, Jun 5th 2015 10:55 am
State Sen. Rob Ortt's green development neighborhood tax exemption bill (S5013) unanimously passed in the Senate Wednesday with overwhelming support. This tax incentive is meant to encourage more homeowners to build "green" homes.
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Fri, Jun 5th 2015 07:20 am
Visit our photo gallery for new images of the historic Frontier House in Lewiston.
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Thu, Jun 4th 2015 06:00 pm
The first game of the 2015 Stanley Cup Final between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Tampa Bay Lightning, in which the Blackhawks defeated the Lightning by a score of 2-1, produced a 3.34 household rating and averaged 5.547 million viewers, making it the most-watched Game 1 that did not require overtime in 18 years and NBC's second-most watched Stanley Cup Final Game 1 ever.
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Thu, Jun 4th 2015 04:40 pm
The New York Power Authority will hold a family safety fair Saturday, June 6, at the Niagara Power Vista at the Niagara Power Project.
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Thu, Jun 4th 2015 04:40 pm
New York State Senate Joint Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction Co-Chair Sen. Rob Ortt, R-C-I-North Tonawanda, has announced the Senate will soon be acting on several bills to help decrease heroin deaths and put more drug dealers behind bars for selling dangerous opioids.
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Thu, Jun 4th 2015 11:55 am
The Lewiston Community Lions Club installed its officers for the next year at a dinner meeting Tuesday. Then, to the audience's surprise, awards were presented to each Lion. President Regina Cecconi said the club is making a difference in the community and assisting those in need thanks to everyone's respective contribution.
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Wed, Jun 3rd 2015 02:00 pm
The Erie County Fair, recently ranked the 10th largest fair in North America, offers guests 12 days of agriculture, entertainment, rides, food and excitement. Beyond bringing fun to Western New York, the fair has committed itself to seeking out ways to ensure guests are able to spend time at the event without breaking the bank.
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Tue, Jun 2nd 2015 12:55 pm
Doyle H. Phillips, a 43-year Wilson resident and retired small-business owner, announced his candidacy for town supervisor Tuesday. Phillips is looking to succeed Supervisor Joe Jastrzemski, who is running for Niagara County clerk.
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Mon, Jun 1st 2015 10:20 am
State Sen. Rob Ortt, R-C-I-North Tonawanda, has introduced measures to help protect workers in active work zones, and deter erratic and distracted driving in these zones. Recently passed in the Senate, the bill (S2975) would strengthen criminal penalties for motorists driving recklessly in work zones.
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Mon, Jun 1st 2015 10:20 am
For the 29th year in New York, law enforcement officers will carry the Special Olympics torch throughout various communities leading up to opening ceremonies at the State Summer Games. The cauldron will be lit June 5 in Brockport, signifying the opening of the 2015 Games.
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Thu, May 28th 2015 09:00 pm
Mayor Arthur G. Pappas has announced the lineup for the free, four-concert series "North Tonawanda's Rockin' On The River" at Gratwick Riverside Park. Shows will be held Fridays, July 10, 17, 31 and Aug. 7. The featured acts include USS, SOJA, Lou Gramm, and Warren Haynes with Railroad Earth.
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Thu, May 28th 2015 03:30 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced Dan Bylsma has been hired as the 17th head coach in franchise history. With 479 total games coached during six NHL seasons, Bylsma becomes the most experienced head coach to join the Sabres since the team hired Scotty Bowman in 1979.
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