Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:15 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has appointed Christin M. LoFaso director of IPA/navigation. In that role, she will lead Niagara County efforts in support of NY State of Health, the organized marketplace designed to help people shop for and enroll in health insurance coverage.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:10 pm
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced the field of Documentary Short Subject contenders for the 86th Academy Awards has been narrowed to eight films, of which three to five will earn Oscar nominations.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:10 pm
In an unprecedented agreement, The PGA of America and NBC Sports Group today unveiled a historic partnership to further raise the profile of the Ryder Cup, the Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid, and PGA professionals across the networks of NBC and Golf Channel beginning in 2015.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 06:30 pm
A new report by the New York Power Authority on best practices for achieving energy cost savings at New York schools highlights significant economic and environmental benefits from increased investments in energy efficiency and clean energy technologies at public and private K-12 schools.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 06:30 pm
Five of Western New York's top chefs will face off Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Niagara Falls Conference & Event Center in a "Healthy Chef Competition" sponsored by Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 06:30 pm
The St. Francis Guild of Mount St. Mary's Hospital will hold its 33rd annual Pink Elephant Luncheon and Auction on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Niagara Falls Country Club, 505 Mountain View Drive, Lewiston.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 06:30 pm
Fire and rescue demonstrations, fire safety education, blood pressure checks and ladder truck bucket rides will be among the activities offered to the public on Saturday, Oct. 12, when the Upper Mountain Fire Co. holds its annual community open house.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 06:30 pm
Daniel J. Stapleton, director of the Niagara County Department of Health, reported today the first laboratory-confirmed human case of West Nile virus in Niagara County for 2013.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 03:50 pm
Grand Island Fire Chief Kevin Koch reports a fourth-grade student at Kaegebein Elementary School will receive this year's Fire Prevention Commendation during a special award ceremony at the Oct. 10 open house event.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:00 am
A Wheatfield developer seeking rezoning on a Ward Road property came under fire Monday by residents concerned that his plans would worsen drainage and traffic in the area.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:00 am
Town of Niagara Supervisor Steve Richards has vowed to clear his name in the 28-count indictment brought against him in State Supreme Court in Lockport last Friday.
A plea of not guilty was entered before Supreme Court Justice Richard C. Kloch Sr. Since then, neither Richards nor his lawyer, Rodney Personius, nor town councilmen known to have been subpoenaed to testify during the preceding grand jury investigation have been willing to comment.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:00 am
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, the Niagara County Chapter of NYSARC Inc., is offering an "Art & Music Workshop: Whole Note Band" from 10:15-11:15 a.m. on Oct. 15 and 22 at the Carnegie Art Center in North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:00 am
On Thursday, Oct. 3, St. Peter R.C. School celebrated Jumpstart's "Read for the Record," along with schools across the country, to raise awareness for the importance of early childhood education and the power of literacy.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:00 am
Music and memories are the centerpiece of "CMA Country Christmas," a two-hour special hosted by Jennifer Nettles airing Monday, Dec. 2 (9 p.m.), on the ABC Television Network.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:00 am
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School recently held its open house events. Perspective students for grades 7 through 12, along with their parents, were able to enjoy a tour of the school conducted by current students and parents of students.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 06:55 am
State Sen. George Maziarz will be taking a group of veterans to Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, on a WNY Heroes flight.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 11:50 pm
"This truly is a historic day at Niagara University, one that will forever change the scientific research and teaching that happens on our campus."
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 11:25 pm
Lewiston's audio walking tour, featuring some of the most historical stories of the village, can now be found at the Barton Hill Hotel.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 11:25 pm
Local Sea Scouts from Ship 1812 spent the later part of the summer cleaning headstones in Lewiston Cemetery. It was all a part of a community service project to preserve the information about the people buried on site.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 11:25 pm
USA's hit international spy drama series "Covert Affairs" returns with six all-new, action-packed episodes on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 10 p.m. The first half of season four brought in nearly 4 million total viewers P2+ (3.955MM), making "Covert Affairs" one of summer's top 10 cable scripted shows. The season finale is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 21.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 11:20 pm
"American Idol" voting starts before the show begins in January 2014, as the original star-making series calls on fans to select the official tagline for "American Idol." The American dream inspires every "American Idol" contestant. So, which tagline will inspire fans the most? Fans may choose one of four taglines and cast their vote(s) at Americanidol.com, via Twitter and on Facebook.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 11:20 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, was recently named to the New York Farm Bureau's "Circle of Friends." This award is given to legislators who demonstrate a commitment to strengthening family farms through advocacy and a strong voting record on issues that impact family farms. Ceretto has won this award every year he has been in the Assembly, making this his third consecutive year as a Friend of Family Farms.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 11:15 pm
Comcast Corp., NBCUniversal and Twitter today announced a strategic partnership to more directly connect the millions of Twitter users with television viewing. In the first step of the partnership, Comcast engineers created a new feature called "See It" that will give millions of Xfinity TV customers the ability to instantly access TV shows, movies and sports directly from a Tweet.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 11:15 pm
NBC has set Monday, Dec. 9 (9-11 p.m.), as the premiere episode of the new season of the holiday series "The Sing-Off."
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 11:15 pm
The Governor's Office of Motion Picture and Television Development recently piloted the "New York Loves Film Production Roadshow" at the Woodstock Film Festival. The event featured two 60-minute face-to-face conversations with filmmakers, festival officials, and New York state government representatives to gather and discuss film production practices and issues across New York.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 11:15 pm
The 68th Annual Tony Awards will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, Sunday, June 8 (8 p.m.), on the CBS Television Network. The Tony Awards, which honor theater professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway, has been broadcast on CBS since 1978.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 11:15 pm
The Buffalo Sabres and Bell today announced Sabres games will now be carried on Bell TV in Southern Ontario, Canada. Sabres games, which were previously available on NHL Center Ice, will now be included as part of Bell TV regular programming - at no extra cost— starting with the Oct. 10 matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 08:00 am
NBC's "The Voice" coaches have each selected their 12-member teams that will advance to the "Battle Rounds" phase of the competition.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:55 am
New York City is famous for its manic pace and its urban landscape. But, surprisingly, it's one of the most-dog friendly cities around. There are tons of fun things to do with your pet while you visit, and plenty of pet-friendly lodging and dining to be found. So if you're planning a visit, consider bringing your furry friend along.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:55 am
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, will present "Chris Cornell: Songbook Solo Acoustic Tour" on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre. Tickets are $49.50.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:45 am
Syfy has greenlighted an eight-episode order for "Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge" (working title), a competition series featuring 10 aspiring creature creators competing to out-imagine one another in a series of challenges where they will build everything from mechanical characters to whimsical beasts, bringing high-end inanimate creature designs to life.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:45 am
It's big cash, big prizes and big stakes when CBS Daytime presents the second annual "Big Money Week," where more than $2 million in cash prizes and big-ticket items are up for grabs on "The Price Is Right" and "Let's Make A Deal," Monday, Oct. 14, through Friday, Oct. 18, on CBS.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:45 am
Turner Classic Movies will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Nov. 20 assassination of President John F. Kennedy with a primetime lineup on Thursday Nov. 21, featuring five documentaries about Kennedy's election, presidency and death. Also included is a popular drama about Kennedy's service during World War II.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:45 am
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents the American Legion Band of the Tonawandas Veterans Day concert on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:40 am
The world famous Harlem Globetrotters will take fan interaction to a new level when the 2014 "Fans Rule" World Tour comes to First Niagara Center in Buffalo.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:35 am
The Niagara History Center's three Lockport sites will welcome visitors on "Doors Open Niagara" weekend, offering free admission Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18-20, during each site's hours.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:30 am
Students Without Borders of Daemen College is a humanitarian club that serves rural villages in the Dominican Republic.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:30 am
After a month of voting, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra has earned seventh place in The World's Favourite Orchestra poll, held by online classical concert finder Bachtrack.com.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:30 am
Eileen Silvers, BA Class of 1970, has pledged $500,000 to help establish a visiting professorship in the University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:30 am
Niagara University is now accepting reservations for this fall's edition of its highly popular Student Chef Series, which showcases the culinary skills of student managers in the university's College of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
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