Tue, Sep 16th 2014 04:45 pm
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra board of trustees chairman Louis P. Ciminelli has announced the orchestra received a leadership gift from Angelo and Carol Fatta. This gift will endow the music director's position, held by Maestro JoAnn Falletta.
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Tue, Sep 16th 2014 04:45 pm
Wanderlust Productions, an independent film studio, is transforming Hollywood's long-established business model with its No. 1 Kickstarter-funded faith film for millennials, "Holy Ghost."
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Tue, Sep 16th 2014 04:40 pm
The Daemen College 2014-15 Film Series will begin with "The Big Sleep" at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29 in the Wick Campus Center Alumni Lounge.
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Tue, Sep 16th 2014 04:40 pm
Longtime Lewiston and Sanborn volunteer firefighter David Schmidt was elected vice president of the board of trustees of the Firemen's Association of the State of New York Firemen's Home, a specialized rehabilitation facility for retired volunteer firefighters in Hudson.
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Tue, Sep 16th 2014 04:40 pm
Students from groups that are underrepresented in science and technology fields can become proficient in genomics and genetics, thanks to a five-year, $1.2 million grant to the University at Buffalo from the National Institutes of Health, said Rep. Brian Higgins, who announced the grant at UB's South Campus.
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Tue, Sep 16th 2014 04:40 pm
The Village of Williamsville plays host to Oktoberfest Sept. 26-28 at Island Park and restaurants throughout the village.
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Tue, Sep 16th 2014 07:00 am
Join the Lewiston Council on the Arts for a celebration of traditional and contemporary Native American culture expressed through music, drumming, arts, children's activities, demonstrations and storytelling.
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Tue, Sep 16th 2014 07:00 am
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. invites the public to experience a celebration of all things that have made the Buffalo community a historic lakefront destination.
The Buffalo Maritime Festival at Canalside begins Friday at 3 p.m. with a boat parade and the arrival of the majestic U.S. Brig Niagara, which will serve as a centerpiece for three full days of events and activities that run through Sunday. Tug DeWitt Clinton and the Spirit of Buffalo, a U.S. Coast Guard Response Boat, plus dozens of other classic boats will join the brig.
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Tue, Sep 16th 2014 07:00 am
Community building and development will be addressed at the opening of the 2014-15 Daemen College Nancy Haberman Gacioch Entrepreneurship Lecture Series by featured speaker Leslie Zemsky, who, as director of special events and projects at Larkin Square, has been charged with revitalizing the Larkinville neighborhood into an entertainment destination.
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Tue, Sep 16th 2014 07:00 am
Hundreds of University at Buffalo alumni are expected to celebrate their alma mater Friday, Sept. 19, during a function in Larkinville, Buffalo's eclectic and historic entertainment district located at 745 Seneca St.
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Tue, Sep 16th 2014 06:55 am
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School is hosting a series of events to explore "Adult Chinese Culture, Language and Cooking" from 6:30-8 p.m. on Wednesdays this fall.
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Mon, Sep 15th 2014 04:55 pm
The Lewiston Garden Club held a dedication ceremony for a garden honoring the late CiCi Soluri, wife of former Mayor Richard Soluri. The garden is located in front of Mangia Café and Bakery, at the corner of Center and South Sixth streets.
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Mon, Sep 15th 2014 04:55 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo today announced seven public entities and two individuals in health, transportation and higher education from across New York will be honored with the first BuildSmart NY Awards.
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Mon, Sep 15th 2014 04:35 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins is fighting to block the closing of Kids Korner, a center that provides free child care services for eligible veterans utilizing services and attending appointments at the VA Western New York Healthcare center in Buffalo.
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Mon, Sep 15th 2014 04:35 pm
The Department of Environmental Conservation reminds hunters to apply for deer management permits this week, ahead of the Oct. 1 deadline.
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Mon, Sep 15th 2014 04:35 pm
McDonald's has announced a second national free coffee event, an opportunity for even more coffee lovers to enjoy a freshly brewed McCafé coffee. Beginning tomorrow, guests can get a free small McCafé coffee during breakfast hours at participating McDonald's restaurants across the country.
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Mon, Sep 15th 2014 04:35 pm
The New York State Office of Mental Health, in accordance with the 2014-15 enacted state budget, has allocated $199,030 for the expansion of crisis services in Orleans and Niagara counties.
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Mon, Sep 15th 2014 04:35 pm
AAA Western and Central New York has announced details of a renewed partnership with more than 80 auto repair facilities participating in the AAA Approved Auto Repair program. AAA's AAR program offers members a way to identify reliable repair shops they can trust.
Starting this month, local AAR locations will offer new and improved standard discounts and benefits to AAA members, including: a 10 percent discount on repair labor; a two-year/24,000-mile guarantee on parts and labor; a free multi-point inspection; preliminary diagnosis within one hour of tow arrival; and member-preferred pricing on select maintenance services.
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Mon, Sep 15th 2014 04:00 pm
What better way for fans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the premiere of "Friends" than with their own friends on a free trip to New York City - including a visit to the Central Perk pop-up shop?
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Mon, Sep 15th 2014 01:20 pm
Lewiston Senior Center attendees had a great time at their recent fall dance. (photo by Don Butkuss)
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Mon, Sep 15th 2014 01:10 pm
The Niagara Arts Guild will hold its fall art show at the Lockside Art Center (Lock View Plaza), 21-41 Main St., Lockport (take the elevator to Suite 208). The show will open Sunday, Sept. 28, with an opening reception from 2-4 p.m. The show will run through Saturday, Oct. 25. Hours of operation are noon until 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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Mon, Sep 15th 2014 01:10 pm
Kaleida Health's "HeartCaring" program will sponsor a "Heart to Heart" community seminar and screening event Thursday. The program, which focuses on peripheral artery disease, will take place at 6 p.m. in Swift Auditorium at Buffalo General Medical Center.
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Mon, Sep 15th 2014 01:10 pm
The Lewiston/Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club was on site at the Terry Fox Run in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Sunday cooking hot dogs and hamburgers to raise funds to support cancer research.
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Mon, Sep 15th 2014 01:10 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital held its fifth annual "CardioCraze" wellness walk through Artpark and the Village of Lewiston.
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Mon, Sep 15th 2014 12:45 pm
The free concerts presented by the University at Buffalo Music Department are an opportunity to hear unique music at no cost.
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Mon, Sep 15th 2014 12:45 pm
The Historic Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center is proud to announce the 2014-15 "Tribute to The Aud Concert Series." Celebrate the memories and relive the past glory days of '70s and '80s rock concerts at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, aka "The Aud."
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Mon, Sep 15th 2014 12:45 pm
The Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America will present "Charting Career Advancement: Public Relations Certifications or Continuing Education."
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Mon, Sep 15th 2014 12:40 pm
Niagara University Theatre kicks off its 51st season of productions with "The Wrestling Season," by Laurie Brooks, on stage at the Leary Theatre Oct. 16-20.
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Mon, Sep 15th 2014 12:00 pm
Miss New York, Kira Kazantsev, was crowned Miss America 2015 Sunday from Atlantic City's famed Boardwalk Hall. The final night of the 2015 Miss America Competition was broadcast live on ABC.
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Mon, Sep 15th 2014 10:55 am
Ever wonder why ice cream is so deliciously addictive, or why it makes our brain freeze when we eat it too quickly? Or why a menu item can sound so irresistibly good that you just have to order it? Chef Richard Blais reveals how you taste, choose and crave favorite foods on his new series "Hungry Games," premiering Monday, Oct. 20, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Food Network.
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Mon, Sep 15th 2014 07:00 am
"The Niagara County Solutions Forum: On-ramps to Success" will bring together residents, local funders, as well as business and civic leaders on Sept. 18 at Niagara County Community College to discuss the connection between educational preparation and workforce outcomes.
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Sat, Sep 13th 2014 11:35 am
Three of the top "MasterChef" home cooks of all time will compete Monday for a shot at the title, a trophy, a book deal and $250,000.
"I think you have a divergent group of people from different walks of life," judge Joe Bastianich said.
Fellow judge Graham Elliot said, "It comes down to simply cooking and also how you play the game."
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Sat, Sep 13th 2014 10:55 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto has announced a free informational meeting for the public regarding the effects of sewage sludge on public health will be held tomorrow. Sponsored by the Western New York Sludge Free Alliance, the event will be held at 1 p.m. at Frontier Volunteer Fire Co., 2176 Liberty Drive, Niagara Falls.
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Sat, Sep 13th 2014 09:50 am
Carol Calato, board chairwoman of the Lewiston Jazz Festival Inc., has reported Sandy Hays Mies stepped down as executive director of the organization.
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Sat, Sep 13th 2014 09:15 am
Stella Niagara Education Park sixth grade students Lucy Ebbole and Ella Colbus entered their science fair projects in the Niagara County Fair held July 30 through Aug. 3. They both received blue ribbons for their projects and were recommended for the New York State Fair, which was held in Syracuse in early September.
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Sat, Sep 13th 2014 09:10 am
United Materials presented its pink concrete truck for breast cancer awareness at its company headquarters on Forest Parkway in Wheatfield Sept. 4. The truck also was part of the Niagara County Peach Festival Parade last weekend.
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Sat, Sep 13th 2014 09:00 am
Macy Boswell, Lewiston's gypsy queen of long ago, didn't join the Marble Orchard Ghost Walks last year.
Last Saturday, she was back in a special appearance to reintroduce the gypsy spirit at the Lewiston Cemetery next to First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston in the person of her grandson, Maxime Alexandrovich Belov.
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Sat, Sep 13th 2014 08:55 am
The 34th annual Rosary Crusade for World Peace will take place at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine at 1023 Swann Road, Lewiston, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21.
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Sat, Sep 13th 2014 08:55 am
I have an interest in all things crickets. Ridiculous? Yes.
I had already formed a different story for the Sentinel in my head on Monday of this week, and it was (is) a good one. But, I poked my head outside the back door and all I could hear was the serenade of crickets.
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Sat, Sep 13th 2014 08:55 am
The Old Stone Chimney, the oldest stone structure on the upper lakes, marked the southern end of the Niagara Portage. Lewistonians know the legacy of the Portage and the Lower Landing as well as anyone, yet the Old Stone Chimney, virtually hidden since 1962, is shrouded in mystery.
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