Thu, Mar 27th 2014 02:55 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, a member of the House Cancer Caucus, spoke on the House Floor to recognize National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month and to advocate for increased funding for medical research and passage of H.R. 1801, the Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act.
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Thu, Mar 27th 2014 02:55 pm
NBC's "America's Got Talent," ranked the no. 1 summer reality series, continues season nine with the judges' auditions in New York and Los Angeles in front of a live audience and hosted by Nick Cannon.
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Thu, Mar 27th 2014 02:20 pm
It's a fundraiser unlike any other - and proceeds benefit injured and orphaned wildlife.
Join Wild Kritters of Niagara County Inc. Sunday, April 13, for its eighth annual basket raffle.
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Thu, Mar 27th 2014 12:05 pm
Dr. Graci Marra Bax, D.D.S. celebrated a ribbon-cutting and open house with family, friends and the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce at her new practice.
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Thu, Mar 27th 2014 12:05 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team recalled defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen and forward Johan Larsson from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League on an emergency basis.
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Thu, Mar 27th 2014 12:00 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins has announced an extended deadline for local high school students interested in participating in the annual congressional art competition. Interested students must submit their original artwork by 5 p.m. Thursday, April 24.
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Thu, Mar 27th 2014 12:00 pm
An in-depth discussion of current Turkish issues is being held at Niagara University this Saturday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Wed, Mar 26th 2014 08:55 pm
Students and instructors from Lewiston Music will perform a Sunday showcase at Tin Pan Alley on April 6 and May 18. Musicians will perform from 2 until 5 p.m., demonstrating their skills and what they've learned in class.
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Wed, Mar 26th 2014 06:40 pm
With this year's tax deadline less than one month away, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today offered New Yorkers tips to avoid falling victim to tax-prep scams. The Internal Revenue Service has already received thousands of reports this year of various scams.
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Wed, Mar 26th 2014 06:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins welcomed the appointment and confirmation of Gil Kerlikowske as commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Wed, Mar 26th 2014 06:00 pm
Republican State Sen. Mark Grisanti called on Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and his Assembly colleagues to join with Senate Republicans to accelerate the restoration of funding lost by school districts under the Gap Elimination Adjustment, and eliminate it by 2016-17.
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Wed, Mar 26th 2014 04:05 pm
Artpark & Company is set to welcome Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band to the "First Niagara presents Tuesday in the Park" concert series June 24 in the Outdoor Amphitheater. The All Starr Band will feature Toto's Steve Lukather, Mr. Mister's Richard Page, original Santana singer Gregg Rolie, Todd Rundgren and drummer Gregg Bissonette. Tickets go on sale Friday.
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Wed, Mar 26th 2014 02:50 pm
Due to unsafe icing conditions, the stairs at the Onigara Stairs (also known as the Vanderbilt Stairs), which are located north of Whirlpool State Park, as well as the stairs at Devil's Hole State Park, will be closed until conditions warrant re-opening.
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Wed, Mar 26th 2014 02:50 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, worked with Gov. Andrew Cuomo to co-sponsor and pass a bill that would help returning disabled veterans transition back into civilian life.
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Wed, Mar 26th 2014 02:00 pm
The New York Power Authority, the statewide public power utility, on Tuesday issued its updated strategic plan, titled "Strategic Vision 2014-2019." It focuses on helping New York state's economy grow by providing more value to NYPA's customers and building on its historic role as a responsible steward of its assets, including the state's hydropower resources.
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Wed, Mar 26th 2014 07:00 am
Niagara County Community College will host a spring 2014 job and internship fair Wednesday, April 2, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Main Cafeteria, G-Building, on the main campus at 3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn. The job fair is free and open to the public.
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Wed, Mar 26th 2014 07:00 am
The Niagara County Community College Alumni Association will host the 2014 Alumni 5K Run/Walk Friday, May 2. The course is now USA Track and Field-certified and features a fast, flat route around the scenic campus in Sanborn.
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Wed, Mar 26th 2014 07:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University presents "Exploring the Legacy of America's Masters of Traditional Music" on Sunday, March 30, from 2-4 p.m.
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Tue, Mar 25th 2014 06:15 pm
Season after season, without fail, the singers on "The Voice" enthusiastically talk about the friendships they've made, the company they've shared, and the memories they'll cherish.
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Tue, Mar 25th 2014 05:35 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, New York state's executive committee member on the interstate Great Lakes Legislative Caucus, today sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urging federal action to halt the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes.
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Tue, Mar 25th 2014 05:15 pm
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Tue, Mar 25th 2014 05:10 pm
The third and last group of the third-grade Newspaper Club at Huth Road Elementary School, under the direction of Angela Hamilton, began work after school.
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Tue, Mar 25th 2014 05:10 pm
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce has named the winners for the Chamber of Commerce's 48th annual Citizen of the Year Awards event.
Four individuals and one business are winners:
•Nonnie Carroll - Volunteer Service
•Cheryl Chamberlain - Educator 2013
•Hizair Hair Salon - Business of the Year
•Lynn Alan Konovitz - Professional Contributor
•Teddy Linenfelser - Service to the Community
The Citizen of the Year Award dinner will take place Thursday, April 24, at Byblos Niagara Resort and Spa. Tickets will be available at the chamber office, 2257 Grand Island Blvd., or by calling 716-773-3651.
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Tue, Mar 25th 2014 05:05 pm
David Benner Birt, of Grand Island, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center at the age of 85.
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Tue, Mar 25th 2014 05:05 pm
Lincoln P. Nutting, formerly of Grand Island, passed away March 11, 2014.
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Tue, Mar 25th 2014 05:05 pm
John F. Jackson of Grand Island entered into rest March 17, 2014.
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Tue, Mar 25th 2014 05:05 pm
More than $10,000 in proceeds from the Robert G. Hoch Winter Memory Walk were donated to the Hospice Foundation of WNY.
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Tue, Mar 25th 2014 05:05 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office responded to 157 calls from March 8 to 14. Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island.
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Tue, Mar 25th 2014 05:05 pm
The Zonta Club of Grand Island has cooked up a unique way to dish up recipes and raise funds for scholarships at the same time - it's the club's new cookbook "Zonta Rocks the Recipes."
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Tue, Mar 25th 2014 05:05 pm
Residents opposed to a rezoning request by developers of the Light House Pointe apartment complex at East River and Whitehaven roads said Monday they aren't going to engage in give-and-take on the issue.
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Tue, Mar 25th 2014 05:05 pm
On March 29, the Niagara Falls Police Department and Niagara Falls Fire Department will play a benefit hockey game for Jack Schroeder, whose family is raising money for a diabetic alert dog.
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Tue, Mar 25th 2014 05:00 pm
The St. Stephen R.C. Church Holy Name Society will present a Pitmaster Barbecue from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at St. Stephen School, 2080 Baseline Road. The pulled chicken or pulled pork barbecue (your choice) will include potato salad, coleslaw and baked beans.
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Tue, Mar 25th 2014 05:00 pm
Thomas W. Smith entered into rest March 3, 2014. He was a resident of Cheektowaga.
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Tue, Mar 25th 2014 05:00 pm
Vivian Fay Smudski died March 10, 2014, at her assisted living home in North Tonawanda.
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Tue, Mar 25th 2014 05:00 pm
Rose M. McGahan, age 86, died peacefully on March 7, 2014.
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Tue, Mar 25th 2014 04:30 pm
Rep. Brian Higgins offered the following comments Tuesday afternoon: "Today, Western New York lost a champion."
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Tue, Mar 25th 2014 04:15 pm
Ethan Fideli was the lucky winner of an acoustic guitar donated by Tony Petrocelli of Lewiston Music and Victor Garcia of Vic's Woodshed Music. Tickets were sold during the six-week "Toast and Jam" series, which is sponsored by the Lewiston Council on the Arts and The Brickyard Pub & B.B.Q.
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Tue, Mar 25th 2014 04:15 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the New York Power Authority board of trustees approved another round of low-cost power allocations under the statewide ReCharge NY program. Approximately 5.8 megawatts of low-cost power will be distributed among 14 businesses in Western New York, the Finger Lakes, Mid-Hudson area, New York City and Long Island, and are expected to leverage in excess of $207 million in capital investment commitments. Of the more than 2,400 jobs supported by this round of allocations, about 670 jobs are being newly created.
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Tue, Mar 25th 2014 04:15 pm
New York State Sen. Mark Grisanti is proud to announce Loretta S. Thomas is the third recipient of his "Veteran of the Month" recognition program.
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Tue, Mar 25th 2014 04:15 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is joining forces with Niagara University to deliver an exciting new food service experience for hospital visitors, staff, students and volunteers.
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