Mon, Nov 10th 2014 01:00 pm
Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, every-day stop for coffee and baked goods, will offer Western New York residents a reward for good behavior when they show support for the second-oldest humane society in the country.
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Mon, Nov 10th 2014 07:00 am
Niagara University's campus will fall silent at 2 p.m. this Veterans Day (Nov. 11) in honor of the American servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom.
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Mon, Nov 10th 2014 07:00 am
Veterans and active military personnel have a hearty hotcakes breakfast coming their way - free on Veterans Day, thanks to Bob Evans Farms. All Bob Evans restaurants will serve free, all-you-can-eat hotcakes to veterans and active duty military members who present a valid military ID Tuesday, Nov. 11.
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Mon, Nov 10th 2014 07:00 am
Expanding upon its six-year Veterans Day tradition of providing free meals to current and former service members, this year Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar will look to provide everyday household items such as washers and dryers and medical equipment to veterans or active duty military and their families in need.
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Mon, Nov 10th 2014 07:00 am
Tops Friendly Markets announced the company will offer military personnel and their immediate families an 11 percent discount off their grocery bill this Veterans Day.
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Sat, Nov 8th 2014 01:50 pm
As Veterans Day approaches, the Niagara County Clerk's Office wishes to remind area servicemen and women of the availability of the county's "Thank A Vet" program and its many benefits.
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Sat, Nov 8th 2014 09:25 am
In his iconic song "Imagine," John Lennon asked us all to picture a world free from hunger. In support of that mission, Yoko Ono Lennon has joined Hard Rock International and WhyHunger for the seventh year of the "Imagine There's No Hunger" campaign, which aims to turn John's dream into our future.
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Sat, Nov 8th 2014 09:20 am
The New York State Athletic Trainers Association has commended Jeff Green, MS, ATC, for his role in saving the life of a Grand Island middle school student after she collapsed and went into cardiac arrest during a Sept. 24 physical education class.
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Sat, Nov 8th 2014 09:20 am
The Buffalo Sabres have announced the team will hold its annual "Military Appreciation Night" tonight during their game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at First Niagara Center.
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Thu, Nov 6th 2014 06:35 pm
The third annual Music 4 Missions concert will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Forestview Church of God, 1250 Saunders Settlement Road, Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Nov 5th 2014 08:30 am
Republican City of North Tonawanda Mayor Robert Ortt has defeated Niagara Falls Democrat Johnny Destino to lay claim to George Maziarz's State Senate seat. Unofficial election results show Ortt claiming 45,485 votes to top Destino's 20,564 votes.
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Wed, Nov 5th 2014 07:00 am
The Niagara County Department of Health nursing division, in partnership with the Niagara County Department for the Aging, is offering free diabetes self-management workshops throughout Niagara County.
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Tue, Nov 4th 2014 10:00 pm
Unofficial Election Day results in the Town of Lewiston show Republican Beth Ceretto defeating Democrat David Sanchez by a more than 400 votes (2,485-2,039). Ceretto, wife of re-elected Assemblyman John Ceretto, who ran unopposed, will serve a three-year term.
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Tue, Nov 4th 2014 07:40 pm
When it comes to destruction, don't ignore the ability of animals to put a serious dent in your vehicle, if not destroy it completely. The Insurance Information Institute reports animals (primarily deer) caused more than 1.2 million collisions with vehicles between July 2012 and June 2013.
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Tue, Nov 4th 2014 07:35 pm
Artpark & Company held its annual meeting Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Niagara Falls Country Club to confirm the re-election of officers and directors and welcome three new directors.
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Mon, Nov 3rd 2014 01:40 pm
On Saturday, from noon until 5 p.m., join Educate A Bull and members of the community as they celebrate the 8th annual "Barksgiving" at Chestnut Ridge Park.
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Mon, Nov 3rd 2014 07:00 am
The Salvation Army of Niagara Falls is looking for volunteers for its Red Kettle Campaign from Nov. 10 through Dec. 24.
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Fri, Oct 31st 2014 03:20 pm
With less than 30 days left to Thanksgiving, the Buffalo City Mission needs the community's help in collecting turkeys for meals serving program residents, shelter guests and those in the community who are in need. This year's goal is 3,000.
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Fri, Oct 31st 2014 07:00 am
Tickets for this year's "Tour of Homes," themed "Christmas in the Country," are now on sale.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2014 07:40 pm
Area residents will have an opportunity to honor and support local veterans and their families through the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County's "Operation United" T-shirt campaign. Those who donate $15 or $20 to this special fundraiser will receive an "Operation United" T-shirt to wear in support of military families.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2014 07:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the opening of the application period for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's fiscal year 2014 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program is 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3. The application period closes at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5.
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Wed, Oct 29th 2014 05:55 pm
Veterans enrolled in VA health care may obtain flu vaccines at upcoming walk-in clinics scheduled at VA Western New York Healthcare System.
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Wed, Oct 29th 2014 12:15 pm
Halloween is one of the most anticipated nights of the year for children. AlertID, the fastest growing free-to-use neighborhood safety network, and the National Crime Prevention Council, home of McGruff the Crime Dog, offer tips on how families can stay safe while trick-or-treating.
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Tue, Oct 28th 2014 03:00 pm
Each year, Community Missions matches around 140 of Niagara County's neediest families with local businesses, church groups, service organizations and community members who "adopt" the family and make a holiday wish comes true.
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Mon, Oct 27th 2014 03:25 pm
The New York Power Authority will reopen the south access road and pedestrian walkway leading to the popular free fishing pier at the base of the Niagara Power Project's Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant effective Saturday, Nov. 1. The shoreline stairway also will open for seasonal use.
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Mon, Oct 27th 2014 03:20 pm
An information session for the Better Buffalo Fund, a $30 million account dedicated to projects that encourage density and growth along the city's transportation corridors and revitalize neighborhood commercial districts, will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Educational Opportunity Center, 555 Ellicott St., Buffalo.
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Sat, Oct 25th 2014 07:00 am
Last week, while walking through the Village of Lewiston, I experienced my first seasonal reminder that it was time to "Think warm." Hands in pockets, I started formulating my cold weather to-do list. Winter tires, replace seal on drafty window, buy my son, Liam, a new winter jacket.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2014 08:15 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced the conviction of Michael Rodriguez for the 1979 murder of his estranged wife, Patricia Scinta Rodriguez.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2014 05:40 pm
The Catholic Schools of Niagara County will celebrate and honor those who support Catholic Education at a dinner event Monday.
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Thu, Oct 23rd 2014 03:25 pm
Dec. 13, 2014, is set to be the last number-sequential date until Jan. 2, 2034, and for those wanting a unique wedding date, people are clamoring to say, "I do."
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Thu, Oct 23rd 2014 03:15 pm
Roswell Park Cancer Institute was awarded three contracts from the New York State Department of Health's Bureau of Tobacco Control for regional tobacco control programs.
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Thu, Oct 23rd 2014 03:00 pm
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has issued a consumer alert warning New Yorkers about scams related to fears of Ebola.
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Wed, Oct 22nd 2014 11:50 pm
Children can get a running start on Halloween at the New York Power Authority's annual "Halloween Spooktacular" Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Power Vista, the visitors center for NYPA's Niagara Power Project in Lewiston.
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Wed, Oct 22nd 2014 01:20 pm
Empire State Development and Erie County today announced that, through the award of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant to ESD, the county and state will work together to assist the Western New York Sustainable Business Roundtable to create a more sustainable and resilient region.
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Tue, Oct 21st 2014 04:20 pm
The New York Power Authority board of trustees has approved new allocations of low-cost hydropower to two firms in Western New York and nearly $600,000 in Western New York Power Proceeds awards for three other firms in the region.
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Tue, Oct 21st 2014 04:20 pm
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue is the recipient of a $5,000 grant from the ASPCA and Subaru Rescue Ride that will assist the agency's shelter partners and transport partners, with monetary support to enable the transport of dogs sitting in overcrowded shelters awaiting their forever homes.
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Tue, Oct 21st 2014 07:00 am
The British set fire to the White House 200 years ago during the War of 1812. Some people think what happened next could be considered a miracle. This topic, along with several other improbable events that saved this country, will be discussed by local author Lee Simonson at the Sanborn Historical Society meeting.
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Mon, Oct 20th 2014 01:00 pm
As the Ebola situation evolves, the Niagara County Department of Health continues to work collaboratively with Niagara County hospitals, the Niagara County Department of Emergency Management, first responder agencies, the New York State Department of Health, Customs and Border Protection and many other local, state and federal partners.
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Mon, Oct 20th 2014 12:50 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-C-Lewiston, ranking member on the Assembly's parks, recreation and tourism committee, is working with local officials, area historical groups and concerned citizens to create a comprehensive Tesla historic site in Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Oct 20th 2014 12:50 pm
Niagara University students care about the challenges related to food, hunger and nutrition faced by so many residents of the City of Niagara Falls. They have responded in almost overwhelming numbers to the opportunity to find new and innovative ways to aid these residents.
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