Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 06:10 pm
In response to the statewide emergency declared by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo in anticipation of Winter Storm Hercules, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued an open letter to vendors warning against price gouging, the inflation of the price of necessary goods and services. General Business Law prohibits such increase in costs of essential items like food, water, gas, generators, batteries and flashlights, and services like tree trimming/removal, emergency structure repairs, or snowplowing, during natural disasters or other events that disrupt the market.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 06:10 pm
Researchers at the University at Buffalo have found a way to change alcohol drinking behavior in rodents, using the emerging technique of optogenetics, which uses light to stimulate neurons.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 06:10 pm
At some point in the progression of Alzheimer's disease, most people with dementia will inexplicably leave familiar surroundings and potentially endanger themselves. Extremely cold temperatures can be deadly for vulnerable people who venture outdoors unprepared for the conditions, but there are steps that can be taken to lessen the danger for the person, and avoid anxiety for family members.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 06:05 pm
The Center for Women at Mount St. Mary's Hospital welcomed its first baby of 2014 at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, with the arrival of Charles James Arthur Farrell. Charles is the son of Ellen Gromoll and Kevin Farrell of Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 06:00 pm
The poorer the neighborhood, the higher the risk for problem gambling, according to a study from the University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 06:00 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has claimed forward Zenon Konopka off waivers.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 06:00 pm
The People's Choice Awards announced today that multiaward winning country superstar Brad Paisley will perform at this year's awards ceremony.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 06:00 pm
The 2014 NHL Winter Classic on NBC, in which the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in a shootout on New Year's Day, tied as the highest-rated NHL regular-season game in nearly four decades, became the second-most watched such game in 39 years, and is up nearly 20 percent in both household rating and viewership as compared to the 2012 NHL Winter Classic.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 06:00 pm
Buffalo Business First, a leading weekly business news publication in Western New York, has chosen Seneca Gaming Corp. as one of the region's "Most Admired Companies" for 2013.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 07:00 am
The Wheatfield Town Board officially accepted the retirement of Recreation Director Ed Sturgeon at a special meeting Monday, Dec. 23.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 07:00 am
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office and Tribune-area police agencies dealt with some serious calls recently, including a fatal accident and a fire on Monday, plus an armed robbery on Dec. 24.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 07:00 am
The Town of Niagara Beautification Committee has recognized outstanding efforts in Christmas decorating by town residents.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 05:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center greeted its first baby of 2014 at 9:13 a.m. Jan. 2, when Linnea DuFour, left, of the Town of Niagara gave birth to a daughter, Nora Lin DuFour.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 05:50 pm
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. is advising customers to take particular care while Western New York is experiencing this extremely cold weather. Though temperatures have been colder than usual, the company is prepared to deliver the gas needed for customers to keep warm on these cold days.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 04:05 pm
At one time, Olivia Gonyea was a typical student at Niagara-Wheatfield's Errick Road Elementary School. Then the unthinkable happened. When she was 8 years old, she was diagnosed with a form of cancer called Ewings sarcoma.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 04:00 pm
On Dec. 4, Starpoint Central School students, in collaboration with a handful of students from Sacred Heart Academy, visited the Sterling House Niagara, a senior living community in Wheatfield. The students brought with them 47 handmade fleece blankets, which they made for the residents over the past two months.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 04:00 pm
Chris Castellani, owner of Supermarket Liquors & Wines, and patrons of his store, located at 8438 Niagara Falls Blvd., made a major donation to the Toys for Tots Program just before the holidays.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 04:00 pm
Five of the 25 windowpanes in the North Tonawanda History Museum's 2013 Window Pane Covering Project are sponsored, designed and installed, according to the museum's board of trustees.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 03:55 pm
Fuccillo Automotive Group presented the Salvation Army with $200,000 Dec. 23 at Fuccillo Chevrolet of Grand Island as part of this year's campaign in which Fuccillo matched red kettle proceeds throughout Upstate New York.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 03:55 pm
St. Peter's Lutheran Church will host its monthly contemporary worship gathering, "Saturday Night Alive," on Saturday, Jan. 11, starting at 5:30 p.m. The gathering will include worship, Bible study, prayer, and Holy Communion.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 03:50 pm
The New York Army and Air National Guard expected to have provided military funeral services to more than 11,560 families in 2013 by the time New Year's Eve revelers welcomed the start of 2014.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 11:45 am
With dangerously cold temperatures in the forecast, Home Instead Senior Care says now is the time for seniors and their loved ones to brush up on cold weather safety tips.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 11:30 am
"The NFL on CBS" continues its 54th year broadcasting the NFL with coverage of the 2014 AFC playoffs with the national broadcast of Wild Card Playoffs game No. 2 Sunday, Jan. 5 (1 p.m.) live on CBS. The No. 6-seeded San Diego Chargers (9-7) visit the AFC North Champions and No. 3-seeded Cincinnati Bengals (11-5).
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 11:15 am
Several Niagara County lawmakers took their oaths of office Wednesday as a new Legislature with three new faces began to take place around a core of veterans, including an 11-member supermajority that will continue to lead the deliberative body after 10 years in charge.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 11:10 am
Town of Lewiston Justice Hugh Gee administers the oath to Dennis Brochey as the new supervisor's wife, Cathy, holds the Bible. The ceremony was held New Year's Day at the Lewiston Senior Center.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 11:10 am
With extremely cold winter weather on its way, New Yorkers need to be prepared for the frigid temperatures. If your home or business uses propane to generate heat or run appliances, the New York Propane Gas Association provides these tips to keep your family safe and warm.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 11:05 am
NBC Sports' coverage of the 2014 NHL Winter Classic Jan. 1, in which the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in a shootout, delivered a 2.9 overnight rating, tying it with the 2009 Winter Classic as NBC's best-ever overnight for an NHL regular-season game, according to metered market data from The Nielsen Company.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 11:05 am
St. Peter R.C. School students in Lewiston decided to give back to families in need during the holiday season. Instead of exchanging gifts among themselves, the students decided to purchase new clothing and toys and household items for families in the area.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 11:00 am
On Wednesday, the Buffalo Sabres recalled defenseman Brayden McNabb and forward Johan Larsson from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League. The team also announced forward Cody Hodgson was placed on injured reserve.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 11:00 am
AccuWeather.com reports a major snowstorm will reach from across part of the Midwest to the upper part of the mid-Atlantic and southern New England Thursday into Friday. A blizzard will evolve from the storm in parts of the Northeast.
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Wed, Jan 1st 2014 12:20 pm
NBC Sports will kick off its coverage of the 2013 NFL playoffs with a Wild Card doubleheader on Saturday featuring the Kansas City Chiefs (11-5) vs. Indianapolis Colts (11-5) at 4:30 p.m., and the New Orleans Saints (11-5) vs. Philadelphia Eagles (10-6) at 8 p.m.
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Wed, Jan 1st 2014 12:15 pm
Storied NHL franchises will clash in front of an expected world-record crowd New Year's Day at 1 p.m. when NBC presents the 2014 NHL Winter Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs from historic Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich.
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Wed, Jan 1st 2014 12:10 pm
Former Florida quarterback and Heisman winner Tim Tebow has been hired as a college football analyst for the SEC Network launching in August.
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Wed, Jan 1st 2014 07:00 am
It's that time of the year when people look back on years past and identify goals they want to achieve in the year ahead. According to USA.gov, nearly half of the most popular New Year's resolutions each year are health-related.
"Despite good intentions, the majority of Americans give up on their New Year's resolutions within the first few weeks of the new year," said Gail Marchese, wellness coordinator at Tops. "For those making health-related resolutions, there are simple ways to make smarter food and lifestyle choices that can be easily incorporated into your daily lives."
Here are a few wellness, smart eating, and food shopping tips from Tops to ease the transition to a healthier lifestyle in 2014 and beyond.
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Tue, Dec 31st 2013 10:55 pm
AccuWeather.com reports two storms will merge quickly enough to produce a major snowstorm from the upper part of the mid-Atlantic to southern New England Thursday into Friday.
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Tue, Dec 31st 2013 10:40 pm
The George Eastman House has announced it will extend its "Wish You Were Here" lecture series into the new year with chemical engineer, NASA astronaut, and photographer Donald Pettit, Ph.D. Pettit will present his lecture, "An Astronaut's Guide to Photography in Space," on Thursday, Jan. 9, at 6 p.m., in the Dryden Theatre.
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Tue, Dec 31st 2013 10:40 pm
The Red Cross has announced the first blood drives of 2014. Every donor who comes in to donate will receive a coupon for a free pound of Dunkin Donuts coffee.
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Tue, Dec 31st 2013 01:10 pm
The Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island would like to thank the hundreds of individuals and organizations who contributed to make our 2013 holiday distribution so successful. More than 65 of your neighbors were helped with food baskets and, where appropriate, gift cards or toys, for their children.
The foundation itself is a small, all-volunteer organization; we cannot do anything "ourselves." We depend on the community to recognize the need around us, and to respond so generously. Even in beautiful, pleasantly suburban Grand Island, there are needs, and you have helped. Thanks to all of you!
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Tue, Dec 31st 2013 07:00 am
On Saturday, Dec. 14, more than 100 children and parents enjoyed making graham cracker houses with Explore and More, A Children's Museum.
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Tue, Dec 31st 2013 07:00 am
The students at St. Stephen School performed their Christmas Concert on Wednesday, Dec. 18, in the parish church.
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