Wed, Sep 10th 2014 12:50 pm
NBC averaged 25.3 million viewers for two "NFL Kickoff" weekend games - Seattle's 36-16 win over Green Bay on Thursday, and Denver's 31-24 victory over Indianapolis on the debut of "Sunday Night Football" - which ranked as primetime television's two most-watched programs last week, according to official national data released by The Nielsen Company.
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Wed, Sep 10th 2014 12:50 pm
Five-time Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara, who has become the toast of Broadway musical theater with a startling string of hits that have wowed audiences and critics alike, has been cast in NBC's anticipated Dec. 4 telecast of "Peter Pan Live!" She will portray Mrs. Darling, the wife of George Darling and mother of the Darling children: Wendy, John and Michael.
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Wed, Sep 10th 2014 12:50 pm
Niagara University is a high-value educational institution on the rise that serves military veterans well, according to rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report.
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Wed, Sep 10th 2014 12:50 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, will present LehrerDance Saturday, Oct. 4, at 8 p.m., 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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Wed, Sep 10th 2014 12:50 pm
The latest exhibition in the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University's TopSpin Series opens this Sunday with "alexandra spaulding: the one that I've kept closest." An opening reception is set for 2-4 p.m. with an artist talk at 3 p.m.
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Wed, Sep 10th 2014 07:00 am
AccuWeather reports leaf-peepers, get set: Experts say the summer season has set the stage for potentially exceptional fall colors in the Northeast, though the weather through mid-October will ultimately determine how stellar of a display will emerge.
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Tue, Sep 9th 2014 10:25 pm
Acting Town of Lewiston Clerk Donna Garfinkel defeated challenger Regina Cecconi in Tuesday's Republican Party primary election. Garfinkel was the top vote-getter at all five polling places en route to a 435-275 victory.
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Tue, Sep 9th 2014 06:55 pm
At its annual President's Picnic, Aug. 20, the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce recognized its 2013-14 Youth Ambassadors for Service and welcomed its 2014-15 Youth Ambassadors.
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Tue, Sep 9th 2014 06:55 pm
The Golden Age Center has a new van, paid for with a Community Development Block Grant approved by the Erie County Legislature.
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Tue, Sep 9th 2014 06:55 pm
The recent National Buffalo Wing Festival honored a native Grand Island family that has built a restaurant chain with blood, sweat and tears, and lots of Frank's hot sauce and Marie's blue cheese.
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Tue, Sep 9th 2014 06:50 pm
Beatrice L. (née Hardy) Hillock, a longtime resident of Grand Island, entered into rest Aug. 26 in New Port Richey, Florida.
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Tue, Sep 9th 2014 06:50 pm
Karen C. White, entered into rest Aug. 30, 2014. She was a resident of Grand Island.
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Tue, Sep 9th 2014 06:50 pm
Esther B. Lozo passed away Aug. 26, 2014, peacefully at home under the care of her loving family at the age of 100. Esther was a lifelong Grand Island resident.
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Tue, Sep 9th 2014 06:50 pm
Award-winning superstar sibling trio The Band Perry will perform tonight at 9 p.m. as part of the 2014 "Fashion Rocks" concert live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
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Tue, Sep 9th 2014 06:35 pm
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today issued the following statement on Apple's new iPhone 6:
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Tue, Sep 9th 2014 06:20 pm
FNUB Inc., an affiliate of the University at Buffalo Foundation, has entered into an agreement to sell the former Educational Opportunity Center building, 465 Washington St., to Ciminelli Real Estate Corp.
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Tue, Sep 9th 2014 06:20 pm
Chef Jim Stacy is known for doing things his way, whether it is his clever takes on traditional foods or his famous corndogs - the "Fryinstein Monster" and the "Bananas Foster Corndog." Now, Cooking Channel takes viewers inside the head of this eccentric trailblazer with "Offbeat Eats with Jim Stacy," premiering Friday, Oct. 17, at 9:30 p.m.
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Tue, Sep 9th 2014 06:20 pm
Buffalo Common President Darius Pridgen announced the Buffalo City Mission's ambitious plans to eliminate homelessness in Buffalo by 2020, and also discussed further advancements for the city's green code. The City Mission's new development project will provide housing and human services that are in line with the Homeless Alliance of Western New York's 10-year plan to end homelessness.
The City Mission's plans mainly focus on the much-needed expansion of its current over-capacity, one-story facility on Tupper Street. The project calls for a three-story, redeveloped campus that will supply more living space and needed services for guests of the mission struggling with homelessness.
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Tue, Sep 9th 2014 06:20 pm
Niagara University held a ceremonial opening and blessing of the Gacioch Family Alumni and Admissions Center Tuesday morning.
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Tue, Sep 9th 2014 06:20 pm
Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Kenneth Adams has announced the membership of the 2014 strategic implementation assessment team, which will review the 2014 progress reports and round four proposals submitted by the 10 Regional Economic Development Councils.
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Tue, Sep 9th 2014 06:00 pm
Just in time for back to school, scam artists are targeting school offices with tricky business. Better Business Bureau serving Upstate New York is warning school districts to be on the lookout for phony invoices from Scholastic School Supply.
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Tue, Sep 9th 2014 06:00 pm
Even during the last weeks of summer, it's important to remember children and pets are at greater risk of being infected with Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases such as anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis or Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
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Tue, Sep 9th 2014 03:05 pm
Buffalo Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula are set to become the next owners of the Buffalo Bills.
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Tue, Sep 9th 2014 01:10 pm
Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula and his wife, Kim, are set to become the new owner of the Buffalo Bills, per reports issued today by WGRZ and EPSN.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the Pegulas have a tentative agreement to buy the Bills. WGRZ Sports Director Adam Benigni said he has two sources indicating the Bills reached an agreement with the Pegulas.
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Tue, Sep 9th 2014 07:00 am
To promote the return of "The Voice," NBC has created "The Voice 360: Be the Coach" fan experience.
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Tue, Sep 9th 2014 07:00 am
Niagara University will open its doors to prospective undergraduate students twice this fall.
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Tue, Sep 9th 2014 07:00 am
Two state agencies that serve New York's families have encouraged fathers and significant male caregivers to participate in "Dads Take Your Child to School Day" on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The annual event helps fathers across New York engage in their children's education.
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Mon, Sep 8th 2014 02:25 pm
Five-time Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and vocalist Diana Krall will cap off November entertainment at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. Krall will perform inside the Seneca Niagara Events Center Nov. 29.
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Mon, Sep 8th 2014 02:20 pm
For the first time in its 60-year television history, The Miss America Organization is allowing cameras to broadcast live in the hour leading to its famed competition.
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Mon, Sep 8th 2014 02:20 pm
Food Network hit "Cutthroat Kitchen" goes all-star this fall, with 16 elite chefs competing in the five-episode, mayhem-filled "Cutthroat Kitchen: Superstar Sabotage" tournament under the watchful eye of host Alton Brown.
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Mon, Sep 8th 2014 02:20 pm
The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center has announced its second auto art exhibition will take place in the Main Art Gallery, 1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls. "Auto Art: Artists & Mechanics Showcase" runs Friday Sept. 12, through Saturday, Nov 15. The exhibit will feature 20-30 artists inspired by "the American love affair with the automobile."
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Mon, Sep 8th 2014 02:20 pm
If the idea of managing your own business with the support of the world's largest convenience retailer is appealing, mark your calendars. 7-Eleven Inc. is presenting a free franchising sales seminar Thursday, Sept. 18. It will take place from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the 7-Eleven Training Center, 1100 Southwestern Blvd., West Seneca.
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Mon, Sep 8th 2014 02:10 pm
The board of managers of The Buffalo History Museum has named community leader and philanthropist Mary Ann Kresse winner of its Red Jacket Award. The board will present the award at an annual dinner and ceremony at the museum Thursday, Oct. 2, at 6 p.m.
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Mon, Sep 8th 2014 02:10 pm
Calling all art and film enthusiasts: On Saturday, Sept. 13, the Museum of disABILITY History will present its latest "Person First Forum," hosted by Starlight Studio, Art Gallery director Carrie Marcotte, teaching artist Maggie Parks, and six participating artists.
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Mon, Sep 8th 2014 02:10 pm
Jed E. Rose, Ph.D., renowned smoking researcher and co-inventor of the nicotine patch, will visit the University at Buffalo Thursday to discuss new methods for smoking cessation.
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Mon, Sep 8th 2014 02:10 pm
University at Buffalo Law School adjunct professor Nellie Drew is the utility player of sports law.
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Mon, Sep 8th 2014 02:10 pm
Members of Ransomville Manor recently took part in a different form of ice bucket challenge. The adult home facility primarily has a mental health population and, as such, volunteers took the plunge to raise awareness for mental illness.
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Sat, Sep 6th 2014 07:00 am
Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in upstate New York, northern Pennsylvania and western Vermont, announced it is introducing "Tops Price Lock Guarantee" on hundreds of regularly purchased items sold at stores beginning Sept. 7 and running through Nov. 1.
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Sat, Sep 6th 2014 07:00 am
Faith Community Church is hosting its annual picnic from noon until 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. There will be a giant blow-up slide for children, games for all ages, music and food (hot dogs, hamburgers and beverages).
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Sat, Sep 6th 2014 07:00 am
On a sunny, warm Wednesday morning, students from Lewiston-Porter joined thousands of others from public and parochial schools across Niagara County to mark the start of the 2014-15 school year.
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