Thu, Dec 5th 2013 06:20 pm
The following statement can be attributed to Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman in response to the passing of former South African President Nelson Mandela.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 06:20 pm
Congressman Chris Collins' legislation to help scientists commercialize their ideas passed through the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology today. The TRANSFER Act of 2013, which passed with bipartisan support and has the backing of local and national research universities, will now go to the House Committee on Small Business for approval.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 06:20 pm
The Western & Central New York Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announced Deborah and Rocco Surace will serve as co-chairs for the society's 22nd annual Diamond Ball at Samuel's Grande Manor.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 06:05 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has been awarded $795,000 in state funding for its new Wellness Connection Place, a groundbreaking coordinated care program for adult mental health patients.
The three-year award, announced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, is one of just 37 statewide and the only one designated for a Western New York hospital in the second phase of the competitive Vital Access/Safety Net Provider Program.
Memorial is in the process of renovating its outpatient adult mental health center to establish a one-stop, multi-service center called the Wellness Connection Center.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 06:00 pm
Dunkin' Donuts will show its support for one of America's most iconic holiday toy collection drives this holiday season through a second-year partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves' Toys for Tots program in Western New York.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 05:55 pm
Buffalo Sabres President of Hockey Operations Pat LaFontaine today announced the team has recalled defenseman Brayden McNabb from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 05:55 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team will loan forward Mikhail Grigorenko to the Russian men's national junior ice hockey team, which will be competing in the 2014 World Junior Championship.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 05:50 pm
Singer/songwriter Katy Perry in a performance from Canada and seven-time Grammy Award winner Taylor Swift in a performance from Australia are the latest performers announced for "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live! - Countdown to Music's Biggest Night."
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 05:50 pm
Coach Christina Aguilera will perform "We Remain," off the soundtrack of "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire," on the Tuesday, Dec. 10, live episode of "The Voice" (9 p.m.).
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 05:50 pm
NBC and WWE will once again honor the U.S. Armed Forces with the annual "WWE Tribute to the Troops" holiday celebration. The one-hour television special will air Saturday, Dec. 28 (8 p.m.), on NBC.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 05:50 pm
It's become a Christmas tradition for my sister Teenie and I to go to Theatre in the Mist's annual holiday show. We always leave filled with holiday spirit and ready to kickoff our own Christmas preparations.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 05:50 pm
Start 'em young and they will never forget. I have several grandsons and only two granddaughters. Of the grandsons, all are hunters or aspiring hunters, some are too young yet, and some just getting into learning.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 05:45 pm
The Shawnee Sno-Chiefs Snowmobile Club, in cooperation with the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Co., will hold a New York State Snowmobile Safety Course on Dec. 14, at Shawnee Volunteer Fire Co., 3747 Lockport Road, Sanborn.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 05:45 pm
VA Western New York Healthcare System, in partnership with Veterans One-Stop Center of Western New York Inc. and Belmont Housing Resources for WNY, will present a landlord seminar, "Rent to a Vet" on Monday, Dec. 9 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Leonard Post VFW, 2450 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 05:45 pm
The 2013 K-Kids (Kiwanis Kids) of West Street Elementary School recently opened the first assembly at their school. As each member introduced themselves on stage they articulated the "7 Habits of Highly Effective People," a book by Stephen R. Covey, a leadership/ take responsibility outline.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 05:45 pm
Come celebrate the holidays at the Town of Niagara Community Center where a Christmas party for youth in the community will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 05:45 pm
For the second straight year, the Visiting Nursing Association of Western New York has been ranked in the top 5 percent of home health agencies in the U.S. The VNA was named to the Top 500 of the 2013 HomeCare Elite, a recognition of the top-performing home health agencies in the U.S.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 02:10 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, spoke before the House of Representatives to support the new markets tax credit program and call for a permanent extension in advance of its expiration on Dec. 31 of this year.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 01:00 pm
NBC Olympics announced today that Mary Carillo, Cris Collinsworth and Ato Boldon will serve as correspondents for its coverage of the 2014 Sochi Winter Games, offering insights and commentary on the Olympics.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 12:55 pm
Six Niagara University students are among the top 20 percent of the 5,479 ROTC cadets nationwide that were ranked via the U.S. Army Cadet Command's cadet accessions and branching board.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:30 am
On Saturday, Dec. 7, First Niagara Bank will present the "2013 Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration." This annual event marks the official opening of the free ice-skating season in downtown Buffalo. It is held at Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza (Main at Chippewa streets).
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:30 am
Neil Patrick Harris, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Alfred Molina are among those set to voice key characters for the half-hour animated Christmas special, "Yes, Virginia," presented by Macy's.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:25 am
A record number of runners in The Mighty Niagara Half Marathon traveled safely through Lewiston thanks, in part, to Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1. Paul Beatty, race chairman of The Mighty Niagara Half Marathon and Hospice Dash 5K, recently recognized the fire company with a thank you plaque.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:25 am
Niagara Hospice and Odd Fellow & Rebekah Rehabilitation & Health Care Center have announced a new collaboration that will provide a dedicated hospice unit in eastern Niagara County
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:25 am
The St. Francis Guild of Mount St. Mary's Hospital will conduct its annual holiday bazaar Friday, Dec. 6, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the hospital's south (main) lobby.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:20 am
Niagara Catholic Students prepared for their Thanksgiving service on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Giving thanks for all that they have in their own lives, the faculty, staff and students collected enough food and turkeys to help 12 families and three local food pantries.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:20 am
New York State Sen. Mark J. Grisanti, R-I-60, announced Tuesday he will co-sponsor legislation in the Senate that would be the first in the nation to protect innocent bystanders from being sucker-punched and assaulted by gangs, who in many cases are juveniles.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:20 am
The public-access fishing pier at the base of the New York Power Authority's Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant, the main generating facility at the Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant, will close for the winter season Monday, Dec. 9. Weather permitting, it will still be open this weekend, Dec. 7-8.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:20 am
NBC has ordered a full 22-episode second season of freshman smash "The Blacklist," broadcast television's No. 1 drama in the 18-49 demo, fresh off of Monday night's substantial showing and timeslot win. The series is the fall season's breakout hit in both same day and record-setting live-plus-7 viewing.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:15 am
Musician Bret Michaels literally joins the revolution in a guest-starring role on the hour-long sci-fi drama "Revolution," from NBC and Warner Bros. Television. Michaels plays a post-apocalyptic version of himself. He will perform an acoustic version of Poison's hit ballad "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" in an episode to air in 2014.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:15 am
AT&T is teaming up with the Buffalo Sabres to offer Western New York high school students the chance to win the Sabres experience of a lifetime - and save lives, too.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:15 am
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School is seeking a host family for a foreign exchange student from Vietnam.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:15 am
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced 15 films in the Documentary Feature category will advance in the voting process for the 86th Oscars. One hundred forty-seven films had originally qualified in the category.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:15 am
A holiday service of lessons and carols, "A New York Christmas to Remember," featuring host Regis Philbin and the puppetry of Jane Henson at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle in New York City, will be broadcast Tuesday, Dec. 24 (11:35 p.m.) on CBS.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:10 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has announced its December schedule for 10 Niagara County service sites it operates in support of NY State of Health, the official health plan marketplace designed to help people shop for and enroll in health insurance coverage.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:10 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto is backing a $26 million rehabilitation plan to transform the former South Junior High School into 62 housing units in the heart of Niagara Falls. Under the plan, the building will accommodate 52 income-producing residential units for local, working families.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:10 am
Congressman Brian Higgins and the Niagara Procurement Technical Assistance Center, in conjunction with Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster, are presenting a free informational session for Niagara Falls businesses interested in learning more about contracting with the government.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:10 am
Between the ubiquity of identity theft and the unfortunate occurrences of robberies and assaults, shoppers should take extra care to mind their personal and financial safety around the holidays - a time of increased spending.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:10 am
NBC will celebrate the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree with a live broadcast from Rockefeller Center in New York City on Wednesday, Dec. 4 (8 p.m. ET)
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:05 am
Four-time ACM Award winner Blake Shelton and reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan will return to co-host "Country Music's Party of the Year," the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, to be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 6, 2014, (8 p.m.), on the CBS Television Network.
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