Thu, Jun 12th 2014 04:15 pm
Community Missions of Niagara Frontier will host its 13th annual "Par Fore a Mission Golf Classic" Wednesday, June 18, at Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course in Lewiston.
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Thu, Jun 12th 2014 04:10 pm
NBCSN presents live coverage of the adidas Grand Prix this Saturday, June 14, at 4 p.m. The adidas Grand Prix is the sixth meeting of the 2014 IAAF Diamond League circuit, and the second stop in the U.S.
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Thu, Jun 12th 2014 04:10 pm
The Niagara County Industrial Development Agency board of directors approved applications for assistance from Praxair Inc., Niagara Lodging Inc. and Niagara Falls Hospitality Inc. (Microtel) at its board meeting.
"The manufacturing base in the City of Niagara Falls is critically important to the local and regional economy, and retaining good paying manufacturing jobs is a high priority of our agency," said Henry M. Sloma, chairman of the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency. "In this instance, Praxair is making a significant capital investment that not only retains jobs, but creates new jobs. But just as importantly, this investment shows that the company is making a long term commitment to maintain its operations in Niagara Falls."
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Thu, Jun 12th 2014 04:10 pm
The CBS Television Network will begin its 55th year of broadcasting the NFL with Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson leading "The NFL on CBS" into the network's 2014 NFL season. Nantz, Simms and Wolfson will call the full slate of "Thursday Night Football" games on CBS and the NFL Network, along with selected Sunday games on CBS.
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Thu, Jun 12th 2014 04:10 pm
The Buffalo Sabres have announced the team will hold its annual summer development camp from July 14-18 at First Niagara Center. This will mark the third year in a row the ice will be installed during the summer and the development camp will be held at the home of the Sabres.
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Thu, Jun 12th 2014 04:10 pm
The Peacemaker makes its return to Canalside this week following last September's successful Buffalo Maritime Festival. Public tours of the 140-foot barquentine will be available this weekend.
The Peacemaker is an American barquentine owned by the Twelve Tribes.
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Thu, Jun 12th 2014 04:05 pm
The Ransomville Free Concert Series, hosted by the Ransomville Business & Professional Association, Town of Porter and Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, will start at a new time (6:30 p.m.) Tuesday, June 24.
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Thu, Jun 12th 2014 04:05 pm
Spots are available for a "Kid's Creativity Camp" to be held Aug. 4-8 and Aug. 11-15 at Buffalo State College. The Beyonder Academy, affiliated with the International Center for Studies in Creativity at Buffalo State College, is an organization focused on helping the youth develop essential life skills such as creative thinking and problem-solving.
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Thu, Jun 12th 2014 04:05 pm
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue's major fundraiser, "Cruisin' On The Canal," is Saturday, from 6-10 p.m. at Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruises. The event is open to the public; a limited number of tickets are still available.
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Thu, Jun 12th 2014 04:05 pm
Fallsview Casino turned 10 on June 10. The 24-hour casino resort, overlooking the mighty Niagara Falls - one of the top vistas in the world - celebrates a decade of gaming and strong community partnerships in Niagara.
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Thu, Jun 12th 2014 04:05 pm
The Niagara Pioneer Soccer League Blaze U12 girls team won the 2014 Winter B-Under 12 Girls Division at Sportsplex in Tonawanda. The players capped off an undefeated season by beating the Northtowns Reign in the championship game.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2014 01:10 pm
The Morrissey concert, scheduled for Monday June 16 at the Artpark Mainstage Theater, has been cancelled.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2014 07:35 am
In 2013, Community Missions provided 75,980 meals to those in need in Niagara County. With demand again increasing in 2014, the Patrick P. Lee Foundation has awarded a $30,000 grant, covering a year's worth of food purchases within agency's soup kitchen.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2014 07:30 am
The Niagara University first responder disability awareness training program received the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council 2014 Forging Pathways Award during an awards luncheon in Saratoga.
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Tue, Jun 10th 2014 04:30 pm
By now, Artpark fans know the venue has an all-star lineup booked this year. All summer long, patrons can listen to the likes of Ringo Starr, Aretha Franklin, Heart, Sarah McLachlan and Lorde.
The most popular act might be the opening one. Recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Daryl Hall & John Oates headline tonight's "Tuesday in the Park" concert series.
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Tue, Jun 10th 2014 10:10 am
Big Guys Pizzeria and More opened Monday at 105 Portage Road, in the Village of Lewiston.
The restaurant gets its name from its signature "Big Guy," a 28-inch, made-to-order pizza pie.
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Tue, Jun 10th 2014 09:45 am
The Buffalo Sabres have announced plans to host an NHL Draft viewing party Friday, June 27, at First Niagara Center.
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Tue, Jun 10th 2014 09:45 am
Mount St. Mary's Hospital will hold its 12th annual "River Run" Saturday, June 21. The USATF-sanctioned 5K run/2-mile walk starts at 9 a.m. The course starts and ends at the Red Brick Municipal Building in the Village of Lewiston, with a main portion of the course following Lower River Road in Lewiston.
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Tue, Jun 10th 2014 09:40 am
Niagara County Public Works crews have worked an aggressive and early schedule to repair and repave county roads after one of the roughest winters in recent memory, repairing more than 25 miles to date, Public Works Chairman John Syracuse, R-Newfane, said Monday.
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Tue, Jun 10th 2014 09:40 am
The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., Niagara University president, was set to present the keynote address during a conference Monday in Istanbul, Turkey, that aimed to contribute to the dialogue between religions, especially Islam, Christianity and Judaism.
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Mon, Jun 9th 2014 12:45 pm
Canadian superband Our Lady Peace will make its only U.S. concert stop this summer Friday, Aug. 15, at the Rapids Theatre, 1711 Main St., Niagara Falls. The show begins at 8 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.).
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Mon, Jun 9th 2014 10:00 am
The Niagara County Industrial Development Agency board of directors will consider three applications for assistance at its board meeting Wednesday, June 11, at 9 a.m.
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Mon, Jun 9th 2014 10:00 am
Congressman Brian Higgins is supporting efforts by the City of Buffalo to secure additional federal transportation funding for the "Cars Sharing Main Street" project.
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Mon, Jun 9th 2014 10:00 am
NBC Sports' "Championship Saturday," featuring California Chrome's attempt at a Triple Crown in the 146th Belmont Stakes and Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings, registered viewership milestones, according to fast national data provided by The Nielsen Company, and streaming records, according to Adobe Analytics.
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Mon, Jun 9th 2014 10:00 am
Following Saturday's final round performance with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Marko Topchii of the Ukraine swept the top prizes in the sixth biennial JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition.
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Mon, Jun 9th 2014 07:00 am
Questions related to dementia can be addressed during a confidential, one-on-one consultation at an open house of the Alzheimer's Association WNY Chapter on Wednesday, June 11.
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Mon, Jun 9th 2014 07:00 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will present a free luncheon program, "Get Well/Stay Well: A New Approach to Primary Care for People 55+" on Tuesday, June 10.
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Sat, Jun 7th 2014 11:10 am
The first weekend of Artpark & Company's summer season boasts a country music superstar and a fourth annual family tradition.
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Sat, Jun 7th 2014 11:10 am
All four Village of Lewiston trustees are supporting Mayor Terry Collesano's bid for re-election in the June 17 election.
The election runs from noon until 9 p.m. June 17 at the Red Brick Municipal Building, 145 N. Fourth St. In addition to the mayoral race, three of the trustees - Sutherland, Eydt and Gibson - are running unopposed.
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Sat, Jun 7th 2014 11:00 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto released the following statement this week:
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Sat, Jun 7th 2014 11:00 am
Upon its debut in 2009, PubFest became a fixture at Academy Park in the Village of Lewiston. Locals came to know this annual summer happening as an enjoyable community affair and a source of some decent entertainment.
For 2014, PubFest has a new name - the Latitude 43 Music Festival - and a new venue - Artpark.
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Sat, Jun 7th 2014 10:55 am
The Lewiston town clerk's office informs that Niagara County has put the call for its incorporated municipalities to enlist public participation in a local hazard mitigation plan update. The plan is part of a federal requirement to identify hazards within the county and to explore means to reduce the risks and vulnerabilities to those hazards.
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Sat, Jun 7th 2014 10:55 am
For the fifth year in a row, a team from the New York Air National Guard's 107th Airlift Wing has won the annual "TAG (The Adjutant General) Match," held May 31 to June 1 at Camp Smith Training Site, Cortland Manor.
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Sat, Jun 7th 2014 10:55 am
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Sat, Jun 7th 2014 10:55 am
The following is a sampling of calls answered by the Town of Niagara Police Department between May 15 and 28.
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Sat, Jun 7th 2014 10:50 am
Errick Road second-grader Kyle Stoddard is at it again - getting classmates, friends and families involved in a lesson on giving.
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Sat, Jun 7th 2014 10:50 am
The 14th annual Renaissance Festival presented by the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, June 7, will awaken interest in medieval games, arts and crafts, and entertainment.
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Sat, Jun 7th 2014 10:50 am
The Ghostlight Theatre will conduct the annual Theme Tray Raffle on June 7 at Knights of Columbus Hall, 755 Erie Ave., in North Tonawanda.
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Sat, Jun 7th 2014 10:50 am
The Niagara Falls John Paul Bobo Chapter 264 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart recently donated nearly $300 of clothing and toiletries to the Western New York VA Medical Center's Homeless Veterans Program.
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Sat, Jun 7th 2014 10:50 am
With the Quasar controversy, the Wheatfield Town Board has grown used to crowds of residents in the meeting room lining up to protest. But at Monday's Town Board meeting, a new, surprisingly large group showed up to peck down a proposed ordinance on the keeping of fowl in residential areas.
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