Wed, Jul 30th 2014 02:15 pm
"Sunday Night Football," television's No. 1 primetime program, kicks off the NFL's 2014 preseason schedule with the NFL/Hall of Fame Game Sunday at 8 p.m. on NBC, as two-time Super Bowl-winning QB Eli Manning and the New York Giants face pick Sammy Watkins and the Buffalo Bills.
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Wed, Jul 30th 2014 02:10 pm
Members of the Schoellkopf Auxiliary Garden Club are readying the park for their upcoming Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Auxiliary Fundraiser, "Sing Sisters Sing," scheduled to take place Thursday, Aug. 7, from 6-9 p.m.
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Wed, Jul 30th 2014 02:10 pm
The Niagara Tourism and Convention Corp. has announced Niagara USA will host the Association of Teacher Educators 2014 Conference from July 31-Aug. 5 at the Sheraton at the Falls Hotel and Conference & Event Center. The theme for this year's conference is "Advocating for the Silenced: The Educators' Vocation," based on the vision of ATE president Dr. Emma Savage-Davis.
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Wed, Jul 30th 2014 02:10 pm
"Girls" star and classically trained singer Allison Williams has been cast as the iconic title character in NBC's Dec. 4 telecast of "Peter Pan Live!"
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Wed, Jul 30th 2014 02:00 pm
In the rare instances when the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., isn't consumed with fulfilling his demanding duties as president of Niagara University, he enjoys cheering on the New York Mets.
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Wed, Jul 30th 2014 02:00 pm
The Niagara County Conservative Party has unanimously endorsed Village of Lewiston resident Regina Scibilia Cecconi for the office of Lewiston town clerk, and Sanborn resident William Conrad for the Lewiston Town Board, party leaders announced.
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Wed, Jul 30th 2014 02:00 pm
The St. Francis Guild women's auxiliary of Mount St. Mary's Hospital will host a "Battle of the Banks and Credit Unions: Celebrity Bartender Night" at Honey's (6560 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls) on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
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Wed, Jul 30th 2014 02:00 pm
NBC's "America's Got Talent" is partnering with Google for interactive viewer voting and instant save features. For the first time, fans of the hit show can search on Google.com or via the Google Search App for the term "America's Got Talent" or "AGT" starting at the end of the show to access the vote.
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Wed, Jul 30th 2014 02:00 pm
NBC will present its second annual "American Ninja Warrior" international competition later this summer with a three-hour special, "USA vs. the World."
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Wed, Jul 30th 2014 10:35 am
The Syfy Network has made a name for itself over the years with fun, campy B-movies. Most of the time, these movies exist in a moment, they're enjoyed by a specific group of fans, and that's the end of it.
That wasn't the case with "Sharknado." Not by a long shot.
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Tue, Jul 29th 2014 11:55 am
After six weeks of competition, the singers from ABC's new groundbreaking reality series "Rising Star" have been narrowed down to the top 13 and will go against one another to compete for the highest scores Sunday, Aug. 3 (9 p.m.), on the ABC Television Network.
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Tue, Jul 29th 2014 11:55 am
The Buffalo Philharmonic is returning to Western New York's oldest historic site after a well-received performance in 2013.
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Tue, Jul 29th 2014 11:55 am
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue will be present with adoptable dogs this Saturday, Aug. 2, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., at Budwey's Supermarket, 535 Division St., North Tonawanda. Dogs Samson, Red, Toby, Kayla and Skipper will be there this Saturday; photos and information on these and all their animals are available online at www.heartofniagara.org.
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Tue, Jul 29th 2014 11:00 am
Tim Howard, goalkeeper for the U.S. Men's National Team in the 2014 and 2010 FIFA World Cups and for Everton in the Barclays Premier League, will join NBC Sports Group's Premier League on-air team in a multiyear agreement, it was announced today.
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Tue, Jul 29th 2014 10:30 am
NBC Sports Group will launch a new reality series - "Mecum Dealmakers" - on Thursday, July 31, at 10 p.m. on NBCSN, providing car enthusiasts with a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the high-intensity world of Mecum Auctions, as collector cars change hands with the smack of an auction gavel.
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Tue, Jul 29th 2014 10:20 am
Grandpaws Pet Emporium hosted a grand-opening celebration over the weekend. The popular pet store moved to the corner of Center and North Fourth streets in Lewiston.
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Tue, Jul 29th 2014 07:00 am
Have you seen the new Kiddieland at the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum? Wish you were a kid again? The museum has planned a special evening in Kiddieland for adults only.
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Mon, Jul 28th 2014 10:25 pm
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office released the following information following a standoff at James Drive in Lewiston:
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Mon, Jul 28th 2014 10:10 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, announces Home Free will perform Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets ($34.50, $28.50, $23.50/students) go on sale Friday, Aug. 1, at 10 a.m.
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Mon, Jul 28th 2014 10:10 pm
"CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock" is your front-row seat to the hottest concert performances of the summer. Hosted for the second time by reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year Little Big Town, the three-hour special airs Tuesday, Aug. 5 (8 p.m.), on ABC.
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Mon, Jul 28th 2014 10:05 pm
After their son's sudden passing at the age of 20 in 2013, Paul and Mary Beth Kupiec were compelled to keep Brandon's legacy going in a way they knew would reflect his caring and giving life. He was avid blood donor from the age of 16. Now, those in the community can mirror Brandon's action and give at a Unyts blood drive named in his memory.
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Mon, Jul 28th 2014 10:00 pm
A collaboration between the University at Buffalo's School of Social Work and School of Nursing will serve local veterans and families by teaching social workers and nurses how they can better care for and respond to veterans' needs.
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Mon, Jul 28th 2014 10:00 pm
Join Time Warner Cable's growing business class team at an open house interview event. Candidates will meet with recruiters and hiring leaders, while learning about technical support positions. The event will take place from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at Time Warner Cable, 425 Michigan Ave., Buffalo.
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Mon, Jul 28th 2014 10:00 pm
The First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown invites all children entering kindergarten to fifth grade to gear up for the "Workshop of Wonders: Imagine and Build with God" Vacation Bible School. The fun runs from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 11-15 at 100 Church St.
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Mon, Jul 28th 2014 10:00 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced Sunday the team signed forward Luke Adam to a one-year, two-way contract.
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Mon, Jul 28th 2014 10:00 pm
New York State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-I-60, sent a letter Sunday along with two other state lawmakers urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo to make amendments to the medical marijuana law as quickly as possible.
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Mon, Jul 28th 2014 10:00 pm
The First Niagara Foundation and People & Possibilities Inc., a Niagara Falls Housing Authority organization, are providing educational, cultural, social and recreational "quality of life" programs for people of all ages living in and around Niagara Falls Housing Authority communities.
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Mon, Jul 28th 2014 10:00 pm
FOX is inviting fans to channel their inner super-artist and design an original promotional poster and/or fan recreation trailer for FOX's highly anticipated new series "Gotham." The official grand prize winner of each contest will win a trip for two to New York City to attend the show's premiere party. The series premieres Monday, Sept. 22 (8 p.m.), on FOX.
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Mon, Jul 28th 2014 10:00 pm
Back in May, Better Business Bureau serving Upstate New York reminded consumers to do their homework before participating in any 5K race or other event. Now, Better Business Bureau locations across the country have been receiving many complaints about various fun runs that have been canceled with short notice, often with no refunds.
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Mon, Jul 28th 2014 07:00 am
Niagara County Legislature Chairman Bill Ross has a full load of events listed on his calendar for July.
The Wheatfield resident has one event double-circled on that calendar, however - Wednesday, July 30.
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Mon, Jul 28th 2014 06:55 am
The days are drawing ever so closer to an all-new event taking place in the lower Niagara River. Called the Great Contraption Race, it's a unique on-water competition presented by the It Happened to Alexa Foundation of Lewiston. To run Saturday, Aug. 2, this rather unusual happening continues to catch the interest of would-be participants, almost as soon as they hear of it.
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Sat, Jul 26th 2014 05:50 am
Right now, the American Red Cross is facing a looming blood shortage leading to an urgent need for donors of all blood types. High school students can play a big role in helping to boost the local blood supply and prevent an emergency situation.
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Sat, Jul 26th 2014 05:50 am
The third annual Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School Alumni Weekend ended Monday with the Marty Violante Memorial Golf Classic at Niagara Frontier Country Club. More than 100 golfers and guests were in attendance for the event, which honored Lou Fernandez this year.
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Sat, Jul 26th 2014 05:00 am
From the clothes we wear, to the music we listen to, our means of transportation and our preferred forms of entertainment, many things have changed since 1939.
You know one thing that hasn't changed in 75 years? People still confuse ice cream and custard.
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Sat, Jul 26th 2014 04:05 am
To successfully present "Mary Poppins" in 2014 - to bravely take on Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, the song and dance numbers - let alone the flying - would take real magic.
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Sat, Jul 26th 2014 04:00 am
Motown sensation Aretha Franklin, together with her Aretha Franklin Orchestra, thoroughly entertained an Artpark Tuesdays crowd this week, with a splendid blend of her 500-plus soul classics dating from the '60s, '70s and '80s.
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Sat, Jul 26th 2014 04:00 am
It's been one of those weeks for Supervisor Dennis Brochey and the Lewiston Town Board.
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Sat, Jul 26th 2014 04:00 am
Next weekend marks the 10th anniversary of the Winery at Marjim Manor, the family-owned Appleton winery known for its fruit wines, as well as its ghost stories.
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Sat, Jul 26th 2014 04:00 am
The Youngstown Yacht Club hosts the inaugural CanAm Challenge regatta this weekend on Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27 on Lake Ontario.
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Sat, Jul 26th 2014 04:00 am
Artpark & Company will present the popular Disney musical "Mary Poppins" July 31 through Aug. 8 inside the Mainstage Theater.
Leads Emilie Renier and John Barsoian recently met last at The Orange Cat in Lewiston to drink coffee and preview the show.
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