Wed, Feb 5th 2014 09:00 am
The New York State Senate passed the Public Assistance Integrity Act (S966) Tuesday. Sen. Mark Grisanti co-sponsored the legislation. This is the third consecutive time it has passed the State Senate.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2014 09:00 am
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, took to the Floor of the House of Representatives to recognize Tuesday as World Cancer Day - a time to raise awareness about the impacts of cancer worldwide, and to come together to work toward a cure.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2014 08:00 am
State Sen. George Maziarz has announced the Public Assistance Integrity Act (S.966) was approved Tuesday in the State Senate by a margin of 53-4.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2014 08:10 pm
Long before fans found out there wouldn't be a ninth season of "Psych," one thing was certain about season eight: This year has been nothing short of a victory lap for the USA Network's hit comedy.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2014 01:50 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto and State Sen. George Maziarz, both Republicans, joined the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority at the Capitol Monday to highlight what the called an unfair distribution of transportation funding in the executive budget.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2014 01:25 pm
The Niagara Military Affairs Council recently recognized nine regional leaders for successful completion of the organization's Niagara Commanders program.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2014 01:25 pm
Grammy Award-winning musician, producer, guitarist and songwriter Nile Rodgers will join the eclectic panel of experts to appear at the first-ever "CBS News Live Experiences" event, "50 Years: The Beatles," presented by "Motown The Musical," to take place Sunday, Feb. 9, (6:30 p.m.) at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2014 01:25 pm
Singer-songwriter-producer Pharrell Williams will perform his Oscar-nominated song "Happy" at the Oscars, show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2014 01:25 pm
Virginia Wolbert, director of the Mount St. Mary's Child Care Center since it opened in 1987, was recently named the employee of the quarter.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2014 01:25 pm
The Western New York Power Proceeds Allocation Board announced Monday it has recommended $245,570 in funding to two Western New York enterprises: Living Green Insulation on Buffalo's east side, and Eden Valley Growers in Eden. In total, the latest projects recommended for funding awards are expected to create 35 jobs and result in investments by project applicants of $1.29 million.
The recommendations will be considered by the New York Power Authority board of trustees at its Feb. 25 board meeting.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2014 01:20 pm
With two days remaining until the first competition day of the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, NBC will premiere the Olympic primetime special "How to Raise an Olympian," presented by P&G, on Wednesday at 8 p.m.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2014 01:20 pm
Renowned actor and comedian Sinbad, ranked by Comedy Central as one of the top 100 standup comedians of all time, will appear at Kleinhans Music Hall at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 8. Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2014 01:20 pm
As NBC Olympics gears up for the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, NBC will premiere the Olympic primetime special "Winter Gold, Presented by Chevrolet: NBC's First Look at the Sochi Olympics Broadcast," tonight at 8 p.m.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2014 01:20 pm
Kevin Martin, a two-time Olympic curling medalist who skipped Team Canada to the gold medal at the 2010 Vancouver Games, will join NBC Olympics for its 2014 Olympic Winter Games coverage, it was announced Monday.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2014 12:35 pm
Each summer, more than 4,000 inner-city children visit suburban, rural and small town communities across 13 states - from Virginia to Maine and Canada - through The Fresh Air Fund's volunteer host family program.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2014 12:35 pm
Pictured is a rehearsal scene for Theater in the Mist's production of "Driving Miss Daisy," which opens this Friday at 7:30 p.m. on the Stella Niagara stage.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2014 12:30 pm
NBC Sports Group's hockey coverage continues this week with key NHL matchups and the start of live hockey coverage from the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2014 07:00 am
Food truck owners will have to park their mobile eateries someplace else.
After receiving feedback from local business owners opposed to food trucks, trustees let it be known they will not allow such an operation in the village.
"I think our minds are pretty much made up," Mayor Terry Collesano told members of the River Region Chamber of Commerce prior to the trustees' monthly work session Monday.
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Mon, Feb 3rd 2014 04:10 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins is writing to United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration calling on the federal agencies to investigate a recent incident at the Tonawanda Coke plant.
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Mon, Feb 3rd 2014 04:10 pm
The American Heart Association today applauded New York State Sen. Mark Grisanti for introducing legislation that holds the power to create a generation of lifesavers in New York: the CPR in School bill.
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Mon, Feb 3rd 2014 04:05 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today applauded the release of new data highlighting the successful implementation of the Internet System for Tracking Over-Prescribing Act (I-STOP).
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Mon, Feb 3rd 2014 03:45 pm
On the heels of their dynamic performance on the NFL and FOX's Super Bowl LXVIII "Tailgate" pregame show, it was announced that sibling trio The Band Perry will advise Blake Shelton's team during the "Battle Rounds" on season six of NBC's "The Voice."
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Mon, Feb 3rd 2014 02:30 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office responded to 144 calls from Jan. 18 to 24. Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island.
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Mon, Feb 3rd 2014 02:30 pm
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Mon, Feb 3rd 2014 02:30 pm
The following incidents occurred from Jan. 20 to 26, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 30 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has now responded to 110 calls so far this year.
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Mon, Feb 3rd 2014 02:25 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office responded to 162 calls from Jan. 11 to 17. Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island.
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Mon, Feb 3rd 2014 02:25 pm
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Mon, Feb 3rd 2014 02:25 pm
The following incidents occurred from Jan. 13 to 19, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 22 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has now responded to 80 calls so far this year.
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Mon, Feb 3rd 2014 02:15 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, Jan. 20, to Sunday, Jan. 26, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 85 response calls during this period.
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Mon, Feb 3rd 2014 02:15 pm
Jan. 25 marked a special evening for Lewiston No. 2 Volunteer Fire Co. at its 72nd installation of officers' dinner at the firehall on Saunders Settlement Road. It was a time for the fire company family to remember and honor one of its own.
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Mon, Feb 3rd 2014 02:05 pm
Charlie comes from a large family of black bass and is the closest cousin to the largemouth bass, both abundant in our local fishery. The guy you see in the picture has been with me for about 28 years, and has a cool history.
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Mon, Feb 3rd 2014 02:00 pm
Lewiston Town Board members opened 2014 amidst a host of familiar issues and questions, from drainage to lagoons, CWM to finance. Among the newsmakers:
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Mon, Feb 3rd 2014 01:55 pm
Hard Rock Café, Niagara Falls, USA, is on the search for local rock stars to take the stage in the heart of the Roman Empire with "Hard Rock Rising," the world's largest and most far-reaching battle of the bands competition.
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Mon, Feb 3rd 2014 01:20 pm
Staff and volunteers from the Niagara Hospice Alliance are gearing up for the 2014 spring bouquet sale, which runs March 3-9, with pre-sale bouquets being ordered now and throughout the month of February.
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Mon, Feb 3rd 2014 01:10 pm
The Queen City Roller Girls' travel team, the Lake Effect Furies, have been searching for the best chili the area has to offer. Spicy, savory or sweet; meat lovers or strictly vegetarian - that's OK; these roller derby skaters want it all.
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Mon, Feb 3rd 2014 01:10 pm
IRS-certified accounting students from the University at Buffalo School of Management will again provide free tax preparation services to individuals and families with annual incomes below $51,000.
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Mon, Feb 3rd 2014 01:10 pm
The Kohl's Department Stores "Kohl's Cares" scholarship program will award nearly $400,000 in scholarships and prizes this year to more than 2,300 young volunteers who have made a positive impact in their communities. Nominations for kids ages 6 to 18 will be accepted through March 14 at kohlskids.com.
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Mon, Feb 3rd 2014 01:10 pm
As the Internal Revenue Service starts processing returns, it joins partners nationwide in launching the Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day outreach campaign to ensure millions of low- and moderate-income workers get the credit they deserve (and get it right).
Local officials and community organizations across the country are holding news conferences and outreach events highlighting the benefits of this key work incentive for individuals and families who earned $51,567 or less last year. An estimated four out of five eligible workers and families get the credit, but millions miss it annually either because they don't claim it when filing, or don't file a tax return at all.
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Mon, Feb 3rd 2014 01:10 pm
The Ken-Ton YMCA is offering programming for preschoolers during February break (Feb. 17-21). Staffers will keep children engaged in fun and engaging classes, such as "Little Chef's," "Crafty Critters," "Messy Play," "Princess Power" and "Ahoy Mate's."
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Mon, Feb 3rd 2014 12:30 pm
Kevin Nealon brings his unique sense of humor and dry wit to Niagara Falls, Ontario, as headliner of Fallsview Casino Resort's May entertainment.
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