Tue, Jan 7th 2014 10:50 am
Malin Akerman, Stephen Amell, Wayne Brady, Stephen Colbert, Chris Colfer, Lucy Hale, Matt LeBlanc, Stana Katic, Heidi Klum, Ross Mathews, Joseph Morgan, Meghan Ory, Ian Ziering, the coaches from "The Voice" and many more are scheduled to appear at The 40th Annual People's Choice Awards, to be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Jan. 8 (9 p.m.), on the CBS Television Network. Hosted by Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs, the live show will feature previously announced performances by Sara Bareilles, OneRepublic and Brad Paisley.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2014 10:45 am
On Monday, Jan. 20, The Western New York Regional Volunteer Center, in partnership with The Service Collaborative of Western New York Inc. and United Way of Buffalo & Erie County, will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with the Village of Hamburg and the Food Bank of Western New York. AmeriCorps members, students and community volunteers will mobilize to turn Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and teachings into community action.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2014 10:45 am
NBC's heart-racing obstacle course competition show "American Ninja Warrior" will present the first international competition in a two-hour network special, "American Ninja Warrior: USA vs. Japan," airing Monday, Jan. 13 (8 p.m.).
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Tue, Jan 7th 2014 10:45 am
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced completion of the first phase of a pilot project to streamline traffic and the flow of goods across the border between the U.S. and Canada. Phase II will soon begin at the Peace Bridge.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2014 10:45 am
Niagara University's Office of Continuing Education is accepting registrations for its winter/spring 2014 schedule of courses. Credit-free classes and certificates are offered in person and online.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2014 10:45 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti has announced the Most Rev. Richard Joseph Malone, bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, will give the invocation for opening day of the New York State Senate's 2014 legislative session.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2014 10:40 am
New York's retailers used deep discounts, extended hours, and heavy promotions to attract shoppers during the 2013 holiday shopping season, mustering an increase in sales volume of some 3-to-4 percent over a similar time period in 2012.
Merchants surveyed by the Retail Council gave the season an average letter grade of B-minus.
"It's hard work," said Retail Council President and CEO Jim Sherin. "The competition gets tougher year after year. Retailers of every size have to be quick on their feet to respond to consumer trends that shift at unprecedented pace."
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Tue, Jan 7th 2014 10:40 am
"The NFL on CBS' " broadcast of the AFC Wild Card Playoff game featuring the San Diego Chargers' win over the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday (1:06-4:20 p.m.) was seen by an average of 30.9 million viewers (Persons 2+), which is the highest viewership in 19 years for an early Sunday AFC Wild Card game (31.6 M; New England-Cleveland; 1/1/95; NBC), and is up 4 percent from last year's 29.6 million (Indianapolis-Baltimore).
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Tue, Jan 7th 2014 10:40 am
Last weekend's historic NBC "Wild Card Saturday" was the most-watched ever, averaging 30.8 million viewers - up 14 percent from last year's 26.9 million average, according to Fast National data from The Nielsen Company.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2014 10:40 am
You can say one thing: The year 2013 certainly wasn't a dull, uneventful one for northern Niagara.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2014 10:40 am
Nominations voting for the Oscars will close Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The votes will be tabulated and verified by the international accounting firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2014 11:30 pm
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo declared a state of emergency Monday as a major winter storm has moved from the Midwest into Western New York and the Tug Hill Plateau region of the state. The state of emergency covers the following counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Monroe, Oneida, Orleans, Oswego, Wayne and Wyoming.
These actions were taken due to a severe winter weather event that is forecast to include 36 inches of snow, lake effect snows in some areas up to four inches per hour, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and wind chill temperatures as low as 40 degrees below zero.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2014 11:30 pm
National Grid crews are prepared for a winter storm bearing down on the region tonight and into Wednesday.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2014 04:50 pm
Starting the new year with additional unit growth, Sonic Drive-In has announced expansion plans in the state of New York with a franchise agreement bringing eight new drive-ins to Buffalo within the next six years. The nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants has reached an agreement with Kevin DiPirro to develop these locations, with the first planned to open in the spring of 2015. The eight drive-in locations will extend throughout Niagara and Erie counties.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2014 04:45 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, chairman of the New York State Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee, issued the following statement Monday:
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Mon, Jan 6th 2014 04:40 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced details of a more than $2 billion tax relief proposal designed to increase economic opportunity and attract and grow businesses across the state. He said today's proposals are the next major step in New York's continued transformation to a more affordable state for businesses and families.
"Over the past three years, we have made unprecedented progress toward curbing the rise of taxes and government spending in New York, transforming a state budget with a $10 billion deficit to a $2 billion surplus," Cuomo said.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2014 12:05 pm
Producer and director Bill Cowell has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to fund post-production efforts for his documentary, "The Natural: The Best There Ever Was." The film, which coincides with the 30th anniversary of the beloved baseball movie "The Natural," features exclusive interviews.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2014 11:50 am
Surgical staff members at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center recently celebrated the successful completion of the hospital's 300th robotic surgical procedure by "SAL" the Surgical Robot. Dr. Venkat Kolli, the medical center's chief of surgery, performed the milestone operation.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2014 11:50 am
The first performances for "The Night that Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles" were announced, including four-time Grammy Award winner Annie Lennox and Grammy Award winner Dave Stewart, who will reunite as the Eurythmics for one night only.
The primetime entertainment special, presented by The Recording Academy, AEG Ehrlich Ventures and CBS, will celebrate the remarkable legacy of the seven-time Grammy-winning Beatles and their groundbreaking first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
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Mon, Jan 6th 2014 11:50 am
Northpointe Council Inc. will conduct a training seminar titled "Substance Abuse: Screening, Detection and Referral" from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, in the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2014 11:50 am
Saturday's thrilling NBC "Wild Card Saturday," featuring two playoff games decided by two points or less on the same day for the first time in NFL postseason history, averaged a combined 18.7 overnight rating and 32 share - up 9 percent from last year (17.2/31), and ranking as the second-best "Wild Card Saturday" under the current TV format (since 2002).
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Mon, Jan 6th 2014 11:50 am
New York State Sen. Mark Grisanti and the SUNY Buffalo Domestic Violence Taskforce invite readers to join an afternoon of remembrance on International Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Saturday, Jan. 11, starting at 2 p.m.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2014 11:50 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto has announced the education summit scheduled for 6 p.m. today at Niagara County Community College is postponed due to inclement weather. The summit will be rescheduled for a later date.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2014 11:50 am
As schools commence the second half of the year, parents and students are continuing to acclimate to the changes taking place as a result of the implementation of the Common Core State Standards. The Huntington Learning Center of Kenmore is making adjustments of its own, said Sara Young, center director.
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Sat, Jan 4th 2014 04:55 pm
An anonymous donor has provided what some are calling a "Christmas miracle" to the Miracle League of Grand Island and Western New York.
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Sat, Jan 4th 2014 04:00 pm
In 2014, the Village of Lewiston mayor intends to partner with Alan Hastings to rebuild the Frontier House, work with Bill Paladino on a new retail plaza, come up with a master plan for Academy Park, enliven the upper plateau, fix the drainage problems on Fourth Street, find new grants and keep the tax rate flat.
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Sat, Jan 4th 2014 07:05 am
Celebrity chefs Mario Batali, Michael Symon and Carla Hall, entertaining expert Clinton Kelly and health and wellness enthusiast Daphne Oz welcome the new year with a slew of great tips.
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Sat, Jan 4th 2014 07:05 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, in conjunction with the Partnership for Smarter Schools, State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-I-Newfane, and the Niagara Region PTA, will hold an education summit Monday at 6 p.m., at Niagara County Community College to discuss Common Core's impact on New York schools.
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Sat, Jan 4th 2014 07:00 am
The new year is upon us. It's time to reflect upon the past year and determine what we want to achieve, change or do better in 2014. This applies to all aspects of our lives - including our pets.
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Sat, Jan 4th 2014 07:00 am
Youngstown Lions Cub President Stu Comerford has announced the winners of the Youngstown Lions Club annual Outdoor Lighting Contest, held last month.
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Sat, Jan 4th 2014 07:00 am
Local residents had a brief, but enjoyable ride in the lower Niagara gorge on New Year's Day as Niagara Jet Adventures held another of its test runs for its new jetboat "Gonago:go:h."
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Sat, Jan 4th 2014 07:00 am
A total of 91 entries were recorded for the 14th annual Hangover 150. The yearly event at the half-mile Western New York oval officially kicks off the racing season at the Big R.
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Sat, Jan 4th 2014 07:00 am
Last month marked a first for Lewiston's own Joseph Cecconi, pictured, as he tallied his first USHL goal.
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Sat, Jan 4th 2014 07:00 am
The following activity occurred Monday, Dec. 23, to Sunday, Dec. 29, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 189 response calls during this period.
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Sat, Jan 4th 2014 07:00 am
Nationally syndicated morning talk show "LIVE with Kelly and Michael" announces the lineup of guests who will join hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan during the week of Jan. 6-10.
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Sat, Jan 4th 2014 07:00 am
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the greatest snowfall in 24 hours in the U.S. was in Silver Lake, Colo., on April 15-16, 1921 - 75.8 inches. While most of us won't experience that much snow, any significant snowfall or ice can create hazardous conditions.
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Sat, Jan 4th 2014 07:00 am
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Sat, Jan 4th 2014 07:00 am
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue will hold its monthly volunteer meeting this Wednesday, Jan. 8, from 6-8 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 915 Oneida St., Lewiston. The meeting is a gathering and the main discussion topic will be the upcoming second annual "Heart to Heart" fundraising event, to be held Feb. 8.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 07:00 pm
"The Biggest Loser" kicks off the new year with special guest NASCAR driver Carl Edwards, "fan favorite" contestant Abby Rike and one eliminated player getting a "Second Chance" to get back in the game on a lively two-hour episode airing Tuesday, Jan. 7 (8 p.m.), on NBC.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 06:25 pm
The Starpoint Central School District Board of Education Strategic Improvement Facilities Sub-Committee will meet Monday at 6 p.m.
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