Tue, May 12th 2015 04:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins was joined by North Tonawanda City School Superintendent Gregory Woytila and District Director of Student Services Ron Barstys to announce a federal grant totaling $1,171,650. The district will receive $390,550 each year over a three-year period.
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Tue, May 12th 2015 04:40 pm
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara will host its annual Niagara Open Golf Tournament Monday, June 8, at the Niagara Frontier Country Club in Youngstown. The format is a four-person scramble and includes lunch, dinner, drinks, giveaways for all golfers, contests and auction.
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Tue, May 12th 2015 04:30 pm
Empire State Development has announced the appointment of Global Group by JG, an international marketing firm specializing in travel, tourism and lifestyle brands, as New York state's tourism promotion agency in Australia.
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Tue, May 12th 2015 04:30 pm
For the first time ever, Hard Rock Cafe Niagara gives guests a backstage pass to sample "Local Legendary Burger" offerings, showcasing the flavor and ingredients at Hard Rock locations across the globe as part of the new "World Burger Tour" menu.
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Tue, May 12th 2015 04:30 pm
Daemen College President Gary A. Olson will confer degrees to nearly 850 undergraduate and graduate candidates in the Class of 2015 at the college's 64th annual commencement, which, for the first time, will include two ceremonies scheduled for May 16 at Kleinhans Music Hall.
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Tue, May 12th 2015 04:30 pm
On May 26, lowercase people records will digitally release Jon Foreman's "The Wonderlands: Sunlight," the first in a four-EP series.
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Tue, May 12th 2015 04:30 pm
For the fourth consecutive television season, NBC's "Sunday Night Football" will finish as television's No. 1 primetime show in household rating and viewership when the 2014-15 TV season concludes next Wednesday, based on live plus same day data from The Nielsen Company (September-May).
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Tue, May 12th 2015 04:30 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined Tuesday by Deputy Erie County Executive Maria Whyte, Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein, and Erie County Commissioner of Public Advocacy Sawrie Becker to proclaim "Women's Lung Health Week" in Erie County.
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Tue, May 12th 2015 04:20 pm
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue will be present with adoptable dogs from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. this Saturday, May 16, at the Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market, located at Elmwood Avenue and Bidwell Parkway in Buffalo.
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Tue, May 12th 2015 04:20 pm
In an encouraging sign, the Erie County Department of Social Services' monthly report to the Erie County Legislature for April shows a substantial decrease in both the total Child Protective Services caseload size across the department as well as in the number of cases carried by individual caseworkers.
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Tue, May 12th 2015 04:20 pm
Caitlin Jones of North Tonawanda was among six SUNY Potsdam students who were recently awarded a 2015 PACES Scholarship by Potsdam Auxiliary and College Educational Services.
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Tue, May 12th 2015 04:20 pm
Recognizing the anniversary of two historic pieces of environmental legislation, State Sen. Marc Panepinto, D-Buffalo, renewed his push for the passage of his Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Bond Act - S.3612.
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Tue, May 12th 2015 04:20 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, presents Ace Frehley at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, May 15.
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Mon, May 11th 2015 09:30 pm
Monday afternoon, the New York State Senate elected Sen. John J. Flanagan of Long Island as the temporary president for the remainder of the 2015-16 term. The new majority leader replaces Sen. Dean Skelos, the long-tenured lawmaker who resigned his leadership post following his arrest on corruption charges last week.
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Mon, May 11th 2015 07:45 pm
Maya Stojan is making a compelling case to become the Comic-Con poster girl.
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Mon, May 11th 2015 12:30 pm
Friday afternoon, Niagara County Sheriff James R. Voutour announced the arrest of Dominic Passanisi, 22, of the Town of Wheatfield, in connection with a burglary and an attempted burglary on Kelsey Lane in the Town of Wheatfield.
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Mon, May 11th 2015 12:20 pm
The EmStar Emergency Department of Mount St. Mary's Hospital will recognize local emergency medical service professionals at a 6:30 p.m. awards dinner Wednesday, May 20, at the Niagara Falls Country Club.
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Mon, May 11th 2015 12:20 pm
On May 1 - Law Day - the provost of Niagara University and the president of the Bar Association of Niagara County met at the Niagara Falls Country Club to officially establish the long-awaited Niagara Law Center.
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Mon, May 11th 2015 12:20 pm
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue will hold an ice cream social at its May 13 volunteer meeting. The event also will include a visit by one of HON's adoptable dogs. The meeting runs from 6:30-8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 505 Cayuga St., Lewiston.
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Mon, May 11th 2015 07:00 am
The 43rd annual Wilson Historical Society Memorial Day Fair will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, May 25, on the museum grounds, 645 Lake St. The American Legion will hold a special Memorial Day flag-raising ceremony at noon.
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Mon, May 11th 2015 07:00 am
The Air Force Reserve's 914th Airlift Wing Airman & Family Readiness Center will host a large-scale Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday and Friday, June 4 and June 5, for reserve members stationed at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station and their families.
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Sat, May 9th 2015 10:00 am
The Village of Lewiston is once again trying to find the optimal parking configuration for summer nights when Artpark & Company concerts draw thousands to town.
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Sat, May 9th 2015 10:00 am
The Youngstown Business and Professional Association Inc. was the recipient of a $3,000 grant from the William G. Mayne Jr. Business/Community Enhancement Program​ grant awards, presented Tuesday at a meeting of the Niagara County Legislature.
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Sat, May 9th 2015 07:00 am
Members of the Cultural Alliance of Niagara met recently to discuss collaborative advocacy and marketing efforts. CAN's goal is to increase familiarity and form partnerships with business, community and civic leaders so the sector has a more valued and integrated role in the life of Niagara County residents.
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Sat, May 9th 2015 07:00 am
The American Red Cross will hold blood collection drives from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, May 18, at the Cristoforo Colombo Society, 2223 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, May 23, and 1 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, at the Dale Association, 33 Ontario St., Lockport.
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Sat, May 9th 2015 07:00 am
The Lewiston Police Department now has an abundance of bicycles that have been found over the past two years. Those who believe the department might have one of their bicycles are requested to visit the LPD office from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 9, or 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 14.
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Sat, May 9th 2015 07:00 am
The Sanborn Mill Co-op started its summer-long outdoor flea market last weekend at the mill, 5890 Ward Road.
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Fri, May 8th 2015 08:05 pm
Four remaining couples advance to the semifinals on "Dancing with the Stars" this Monday, May 11 (8-10:01 p.m. ET). The competition is neck-and-neck as each couple fights to make it to the top three and dance in the finale.
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Fri, May 8th 2015 08:00 pm
On Monday, May 11, "The Chew" kicks-off "Inspiration Week" with co-hosts Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Carla Hall, Clinton Kelly and Daphne Oz celebrating the people in their lives who have inspired them along the way.
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Fri, May 8th 2015 08:00 pm
"LIVE with Kelly and Michael" has announced the full lineup of guests who will join hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan for five shows originating from the Disneyland Resort, airing May 18-22.
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Fri, May 8th 2015 07:20 pm
On April 23, the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce hosted the 49th annual Citizens of the Year Award dinner at Byblos Niagara Resort & Spa.
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Fri, May 8th 2015 07:20 pm
Grand Island Democratic Committee Chairman Jim Sharpe credits the Democrat Committee with an impressive slate of candidates for the upcoming election.
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Fri, May 8th 2015 07:20 pm
The Kaegebein Playground Committee is looking for artists to donate their time and talents to decorate wooden chairs to be auctioned off in June. All proceeds will go to benefit the Kaegebein Playground Committee's mission to build a new playground for the community and students.
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Fri, May 8th 2015 07:20 pm
Approximately 20 women and one young girl stretched, jumped and danced to upbeat music under the direction of Bridgett Braunscheidel on April 25 at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church.
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Fri, May 8th 2015 07:10 pm
Grand Island Girl Scout Troop No. 31157 cleaned up under the South Grand Island Bridges Wednesday, April 29.
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Fri, May 8th 2015 07:10 pm
The Health Association of Niagara Inc. is soliciting nominations for the Karen Albond Courage in Caring Award.
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Fri, May 8th 2015 07:05 pm
Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick has announced a hazardous waste drop-off event serving the Northtowns will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at Erie Community College's North Campus.
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Fri, May 8th 2015 07:00 pm
The succession plan is set. After 90 years as a solely family-owned business, Frank Budwey, owner of Budwey's Supermarket, announced he is gifting ownership to all 33 current Budwey's full-time employees and department managers.
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Fri, May 8th 2015 07:00 pm
The State Department of Environmental Conservation is proposing to delist Schreck's Scrapyard, 55 Schenck St., in North Tonawanda, from the Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site Program/State Superfund Program.
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Fri, May 8th 2015 07:00 pm
The Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse, a horticulture program of Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, a not-for-profit agency, will host fundraising event "Vines & Wines" from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 21, at the Merani Hotel Group's Four Points by Sheraton, 7001 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls (just off of the I-190).
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