Sat, Sep 5th 2015 09:05 am
Lewiston-Porter High School is in the midst of a nearly $26 million district capital improvement project and, with school ready to begin on Sept. 9, rumors have been floating throughout the district that Lewiston-Porter would not be ready to handle the masses come Wednesday.
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Sat, Sep 5th 2015 09:00 am
The Kiwanis Club of Lewiston has announced a rededication of the Kiwanis "Bud" Thompson Memorial Garden will occur at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Kiwanis Park in the Village of Lewiston.
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Sat, Sep 5th 2015 09:00 am
When all was said and done, the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Tournament turned out just as event organizer Corey McGowan planned.
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Sat, Sep 5th 2015 08:00 am
Starting at noon Sunday, Channel 7 is airing "Come Dine with Me - WNY!" The half-hour program, entering its sixth season, showcases top regional restaurants as their chefs share recipes and serving suggestions.
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Sat, Sep 5th 2015 08:00 am
A memorial service will be held at noon, Sunday, Sept. 6, at St. John Evangelical Church, 420 Lockport St., Youngstown, to honor the life and legacy of Richard "Dick" Webster Kathan.
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Sat, Sep 5th 2015 07:00 am
When Principal Mary Haggerty took the helm of Kaegebein Elementary School, she found one room with a hole large enough that she could put her fist through it, steel framework was visible.
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Sat, Sep 5th 2015 07:00 am
Professional MMA fighter Billy Quarantillo of Gracie Tampa South, Florida, originally from Lewiston, will be among those who will be competing on "The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber."
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Fri, Sep 4th 2015 08:45 pm
"Dancing with the Stars" was designed to shine a spotlight on celebrities - for better or worse - trying their hand at ballroom dancing. But pro Sharna Burgess said the hit ABC series has done much more than that since debuting a decade ago.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2015 04:25 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins and Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announced $2,652,265 in federal funding for transportation and enhanced mobility programs, including 47 vehicles, to benefit seniors and individuals with disabilities in Western New York.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2015 04:10 pm
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Fri, Sep 4th 2015 03:50 pm
Helen I. Sugar (née Gonczo), of Grand Island and Pendleton passed away Aug. 26, 2015, at the age of 87.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2015 03:50 pm
Elisabeth Prast entered into rest Aug. 28, 2015, at age 98. She was a resident of Grand Island for 63 years.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2015 03:45 pm
Cheryl Reed of the Town of Niagara wanted to teach her 8-year-old granddaughter about helping others.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2015 09:55 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, USA Niagara Development Corp., The New York State Department of Transportation, the New York Power Authority and the City of Niagara Falls have announced a public information meeting will be held to present the proposed "build alternative" for the Robert Moses Parkway North Removal Project, which runs from Main Street in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2015 09:50 am
The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning, in conjunction with the GM Tonawanda Engine Plant and Advanced Technology Recycling, has announced a collection and recycling event for all types of electronic waste from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the GM Tonawanda Engine Plant, 2995 River Road in the Town of Tonawanda.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2015 09:40 am
Americans hitting the road this weekend stand to see the cheapest Labor Day prices at the pump in more than a decade, leading to huge savings - $1.4 billion - over the four-day weekend, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2015 09:40 am
Twenty-eight freshmen moved into Niagara University last Tuesday morning, four days before their fellow first-year students arrived on campus.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2015 09:40 am
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined Thursday by Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Forestry Troy P. Schinzel, Chief of Police Services for the Erie County Sheriff's Office Scott Joslyn, Deputy Commissioner of Emergency Services Gregory Butcher and community members at Chestnut Ridge Park to introduce three new parks personnel, a supervising Park Ranger and two Park Rangers.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2015 04:55 pm
Recent tragedies in Charleston, South Carolina, and Aurora, Colorado, have exacerbated the need to educate the general public on how to identify and respond to mental illness, both in the workplace and in everyday situations.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2015 04:55 pm
First Niagara Financial Group Inc. announced it is providing microloan funding for the Westminster Economic Development Initiative to boost small business creation on Buffalo's West Side.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2015 04:55 pm
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, in partnership with actors and organizations from the Buffalo theater community, will present "The Best of Broadway" at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle Buffalo.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2015 04:30 pm
Dove Award-winning band The Afters has released a brand new single, "Live On Forever," which is already being played at 40 radio stations across AC and CHR formats. The single, written about Heaven, is the first from the band's forthcoming fifth studio album, which is set to release Feb. 12, 2016.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2015 04:10 pm
Social interaction could be the mechanism that allows animals living in groups to synchronize their activities, whether it's huddling for warmth or offering protection from predators.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2015 04:00 pm
The Niagara Wine Trail is welcoming the harvest with its annual Harvest Festival Sept. 25-27. Participants will be greeted with seasonal food and wine pairings at each of the 20 participating wineries.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2015 03:55 pm
Saturday, Sept. 12, will mark the 37th annual Niagara County Peach Festival 5K Run.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2015 03:55 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins and City of Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster joined Niagara Falls Police Chief Bryan DalPorto to announce a federal grant totaling $45,666 for the City of Niagara Falls from the United States Department of Justice.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2015 03:50 pm
International breakthrough group Little Mix will perform their newest single, "Black Magic," accompanied by season 9 finalists and USA acrobatic gymnasts AcroArmy during the live results show of "America's Got Talent" on Wednesday, Sept. 9 (8-9 p.m. ET) from Radio City Music Hall.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2015 03:50 pm
County economic development officials released the following statements in response to media inquiries about a planned 65,000-square-foot Bridgestone manufacturing facility in the county's Vantage International Point industrial park.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2015 03:45 pm
Congressman Chris Collins has announced $167,340 in federal funding for three local fire companies: Rapids Fire Co., located in Niagara County, will receive $64,029; Clarence Fire District No. 1, located in Erie County, will receive $63,456; and Shelby Fire Co., located in Orleans County, will receive $39,855.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2015 02:30 pm
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Community Missions' 2015 art auction slated for Friday, Sept. 18, is cancelled. The art auction house indicated its minimum number of required tickets have not been reserved or confirmed; rescheduling the event at this time is not optional.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2015 07:00 am
Planning to hit the road with your pet for a Labor Day getaway? Before you pack up your car and your pet, be sure to heed these pet travel tips for the road to help ensure your four-legged companion is happy and safe:
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Wed, Sep 2nd 2015 03:15 pm
Erie County is poised to reap thousands of dollars in annual energy savings following the installation of new, efficient lighting at the Edward A. Rath county office building and at Old County Hall.
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Wed, Sep 2nd 2015 03:15 pm
Eleven NFL players will join seven-time Grammy Award-winner and multi-platinum recording artist Carrie Underwood for her performance of "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night," the opening theme for primetime television's No. 1 program, "Sunday Night Football" on NBC.
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Wed, Sep 2nd 2015 03:15 pm
Multi-platinum Grammy-nominated rockers Skillet recently garnered yet another hit as their No. 1 active rock single "Awake & Alive" has received RIAA platinum certification having sold more than 1 million digital copies. The Billboard Music Award winners have sold over 11 million albums and singles in the U.S. alone.
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Wed, Sep 2nd 2015 03:15 pm
Congressman Chris Collins today announced $144,760 in federal funding for the Adams Fire Co. located on Nash Road in North Tonawanda.
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Wed, Sep 2nd 2015 03:10 pm
HEALTHeLINK today announced Elderwood is the latest long-term care facility to participate in Western New York's clinical information exchange. This includes Elderwood's 12 local assisted living and skilled nursing facilities located in Amherst, Cheektowaga, Grand Island, Hamburg, Lancaster, West Seneca, Wheatfield and Williamsville.
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Wed, Sep 2nd 2015 03:10 pm
Atlas Genius new album, "Inanimate Objects" - the follow-up to the band's breakthrough debut, "When It Was Now" - is out now and available HERE. The band has unveiled the official video for the first single, "Molecules." Directed by longtime collaborator Claire Marie Vogel, it can be viewed HERE.
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Wed, Sep 2nd 2015 03:10 pm
A special appearance by Buffalo's own Goo Goo Dolls will highlight this year's 13th annual Music is Art Festival on Saturday, Sept. 12. The free event runs from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. in Delaware Park behind the Albright Knox Art Gallery.
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Wed, Sep 2nd 2015 03:10 pm
Niagara University Sarah Volmy was crowned 2015 National American Miss New York at the state pageant held last month in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
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Wed, Sep 2nd 2015 03:10 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, will present Lehrer Dance with 10,000 Maniacs at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus. The performance is sponsored by M&T Bank. There will be a pre-performance talk at 7:15 p.m.
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