Fri, Mar 21st 2014 05:05 pm
Western New York celebrated the first day of spring Thursday by giving generously through "Spring It On," a 24-hour online fundraising event. More than $114,000 was raised to benefit a diverse group of nonprofit organizations that posted and tweeted about the unique one-day event.
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Fri, Mar 21st 2014 04:30 pm
The Lewiston community is fortunate to have escaped the latest round of diocesan cuts to Catholic schools throughout Western New York. Now, it is rallying around St. Peter R.C. School on Center Street.
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Fri, Mar 21st 2014 04:00 pm
The following activity took place Monday, March 10, to Sunday, March 16, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 72 response calls during this period.
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Fri, Mar 21st 2014 03:55 pm
The following is a sampling of the 260 calls answered by Town of Niagara Police between March 7 and 17.
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Fri, Mar 21st 2014 03:55 pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension Niagara County is offering four spring gardening classes.
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Fri, Mar 21st 2014 03:55 pm
Ten members of the New York Army and Air National Guard who represented the United States at a marksmanship competition in South Africa this month took two second-place awards during the competition held March 4-15.
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Fri, Mar 21st 2014 03:55 pm
State Supreme Court Justice Christopher Burns has dismissed two more charges against Town of Niagara Supervisor Steve Richards.
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Fri, Mar 21st 2014 03:50 pm
Sixth-graders at Niagara-Wheatfield's Edward Town Middle School are tapping into their creativity to show they are "all ears" when it comes to art education. The students under the tutelage of art teachers Jill Hessinger and Karen Culligan participated in the Triarco Art Supply competition "Are You HEARING About the Importance of Arts in Education?"
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Fri, Mar 21st 2014 03:45 pm
The Kiwanis Club of Niagara-Wheatfield will host its annual pancake breakfast and basket raffle on Sunday, March 23, in the American Legion Post at 6525 Ward Road in Wheatfield.
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Fri, Mar 21st 2014 03:45 pm
The Town of Niagara got a pot of gold at the end of its St. Patrick's Day rainbow with the announcement at Tuesday's Town Board meeting of an unexpected $154,000 coming to the town.
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Fri, Mar 21st 2014 03:45 pm
The students at Edward Town Middle School are lending their artistic talents for decorations for the annual Gliding Stars skating show on March 28 and 29 at the Northtown Ice Center (formerly Pepsi Center).
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Fri, Mar 21st 2014 03:35 pm
Six Niagara University students became lifetime members of Lambda Pi Eta, the honor society for undergraduate communication students, during an induction ceremony held Wednesday in Dunleavy Hall.
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Fri, Mar 21st 2014 03:35 pm
MK Nobilette was eliminated Thursday on "American Idol XIII" after she received the fewest votes. From San Francisco, the 20-year-old sang "Perfect" on Wednesday night's performance show.
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Fri, Mar 21st 2014 03:35 pm
Refunds totaling nearly $51 million may be waiting for an estimated 57,400 New York taxpayers who did not file a federal income tax return for 2010, the Internal Revenue Service announced. However, to collect the money, a return for 2010 must be filed with the IRS no later than Tuesday, April 15, 2014.
The IRS estimates that half the potential refunds due New York taxpayers for 2010 are more than $623.
Nationally, refunds totaling almost $760 million may be waiting for an estimated 918,600 taxpayers who did not file a federal income tax return for 2010. The IRS estimates that half the potential refunds for 2009 are more than $571.
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Fri, Mar 21st 2014 03:35 pm
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara will hold open interviews to educate potential employees about available job opportunities working with individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities at locations throughout Niagara County.
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Fri, Mar 21st 2014 03:00 pm
With warmer weather approaching, the Wheatfield Seniors have scheduled the following trips:
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Fri, Mar 21st 2014 03:00 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto issued the following statement in the wake of the New York Power Authority fire this week.
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Fri, Mar 21st 2014 09:20 am
The Castellani Art Museum will hold a spring clean-out sale starting Wednesday, March 26, at noon, and running through Wednesday, April 2, at 5 p.m. Prices have been slashed to rock bottom, with most items going for just $1, $2 or $3.
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Fri, Mar 21st 2014 09:20 am
YMCA staff and volunteers were feeling the luck of the Irish as they celebrated exceeding their annual campaign goal of $677,000 by raising $697,741 for YMCA financial assistance.
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Fri, Mar 21st 2014 09:20 am
In 2013, Community Missions' ministry and community partnerships offered 118 opportunities for faith and spiritual development for those it serves, and totaled 83 community partners, according to information released by the agency Thursday. The total equates to offering an activity or opportunity for engagement once every three days to Niagara's most vulnerable.
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Fri, Mar 21st 2014 09:20 am
Congressman Brian Higgins joined Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, City of Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster, Niagara County Sheriff James Voutour and public safety leaders serving the Buffalo, Erie and Niagara regions in calling for Western New York to be reinstated as eligible for federal Homeland Security funding through the Urban Area Security Initiative program.
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Thu, Mar 20th 2014 04:00 pm
With the release of the NCAA basketball bracket, March Madness is now in full swing, and the Obama administration is hoping to capitalize on the excitement that will ensue.
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Thu, Mar 20th 2014 12:50 pm
Merle Haggard will be honored with the Crystal Milestone Award on the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, to commemorate Haggard's prolific 50 years in country music.
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Thu, Mar 20th 2014 12:50 pm
President Jimmy Carter will visit the "Late Show with David Letterman" Monday, March 24 (11:35 p.m.), on the CBS Television Network.
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Thu, Mar 20th 2014 12:50 pm
On Nov. 21, 1812, the guns of Fort Niagara and Fort George opened fire across the Niagara River. Perhaps the most remarkable feature of the cross-border bombardment was a reference by Fort Niagara's commandant, Col. George McFeely, regarding a woman of the garrison.
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Thu, Mar 20th 2014 12:50 pm
Dave Reed, vice president of operations at Trans American Customs and Logistics, has been selected as an Honored Member of the National Association of Distinguished Professionals. The selection recognizes his commitment to excellence in customs, logistics and consulting.
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Thu, Mar 20th 2014 10:30 am
Along with the Irish celebration of St. Patrick's Day comes another popular tradition, March Madness. Billionaire entrepreneur, Warren Buffet, has offered one billion dollars to one lucky fan that can successfully select the perfect March Madness bracket. Yes, one billion dollars.
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Thu, Mar 20th 2014 10:15 am
The world-renowned King of Pop, Michael Jackson, may have "popped" out another baby, as speculation regarding the singer's paternal life has made its way around the Internet.
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Thu, Mar 20th 2014 10:00 am
Ladies and Gents- what exactly are you putting on your face? What I mean is, what products are you using for your everyday skincare regimen?
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Thu, Mar 20th 2014 09:00 am
With the 2013-2014 season coming to an end soon, developments for next fall's pilot season have already begun. One trend to watch is that more pilots led by black actors are in the works this season. When television first became popular and up until recent years, it was rare to see a minority face as a lead actor for prime time show. With ABC's "Scandal" breaking barriers by having the first black actress nominated for an Emmy since 1995, we are starting to see a shift in what our weekly television shows look like.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2014 11:35 pm
Earlier this year, an "M&T Third Fridays" at The Buffalo History Museum release announced its second annual "Giants of Buffalo" program would feature legendary WKBW Channel 7 TV news team: Irv Weinstein, Rick Azar and Tom Jolls.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2014 11:35 pm
Bob Koshinski, vice president and general manager of WBBZ-TV, has announced "Your Hometown Television Station" is seeking contestants to compete and play in the station's new game show, "Bragging Rights!"
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Wed, Mar 19th 2014 11:35 pm
Poor coordination of health benefits for veterans by the state Department of Health and local social services departments resulted in many veterans being placed in the state's Medicaid program rather than federal programs, according to an audit released Wednesday by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2014 11:35 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, began the process of finalizing the New York state budget Wednesday by voting on the first budget bill. Ceretto noted that, throughout budget negotiations, he is still fighting to restore education funding that was cut in 2011.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2014 11:35 pm
Private First Class Doral E. Cummings fought in World War II and earned 11 medals, including the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Unfortunately, HE passed away in 1997 and never received his Bronze Star.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2014 11:35 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins is crediting an engaged, enraged and educated community with Wednesday's sentencing decision in federal court, which brought some justice to a community he said has suffered extensively as a result of Tonawanda Coke's criminal neglect.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2014 11:35 pm
Harry Francois, Western New York regional manager of the Niagara Power Project, released this statement Wednesday night on the extinguished transformer fire:
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Wed, Mar 19th 2014 12:20 pm
In a letter to Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, the New York State Department of Transportation confirmed the Harlem Road bridge in West Seneca will be reconstructed with design features that will be more resistant to ice jam flooding.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2014 12:20 pm
The International Association of Administrative Professionals is teaming up with Schichtel's Nursery Oregon to host the 2014 Arbor Day tree fundraiser this spring. Proceeds will benefit the IAAP Buffalo Chapter.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2014 12:20 pm
The First Niagara Foundation and Jericho Road Community Health Center are partnering to provide afterschool program support for local refugee students and create education opportunities that will enrich their academic and social skills.
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