Mon, Sep 9th 2013 03:05 pm
During the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, hospitals throughout Niagara County will be offering free breast cancer screening to uninsured women. Each hospital will provide free mammograms for women ages 40-64 who do not have health insurance.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 03:05 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced an Election Day hotline to help ensure that minority-language voters, people with disabilities and all eligible voters are able to cast an effective ballot during the Sept. 10 primary election.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 03:00 pm
Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller will discuss the Buffalo Bills' 23-21 loss to the New England Patriots in Sunday's season home opener.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 01:20 pm
NBC's "The Voice" coaches have chosen multi-platinum singer-songwriters as their respective advisers for the upcoming fifth season. Cher is set to work alongside coach Blake Shelton, Ed Sheeran will join forces with coach Christina Aguilera, Ryan Tedder will work with coach Adam Levine, and Miguel will team with coach CeeLo Green.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 12:00 pm
Visit our photo gallery this week for a complete pictorial recap of the Niagara County Peach Festival.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 08:25 am
Alexandra Casale was crowned Peach Queen Sunday night to cap the 56th annual Niagara County Peach Festival.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 07:00 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will celebrate the end of summer with free, outdoor health and wellness fairs at two primary care sites this month.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 07:00 am
Renowned for its scenic routes, the 5th annual Mighty Niagara Half Marathon/Hospice Dash 5K takes place on Saturday, Sept. 21, with appeal to runners who support Niagara Hospice Alliance Inc.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 07:00 am
Kidz 'N' Kites 2013 is going to the dogs. Or rather, the dogs - and cats - are coming to "Kidz 'N' Kites," on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Veterans Memorial Park, 7000 Lockport Road, Town of Niagara.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 07:00 am
Bob Koshinski, vice president and general manager of WBBZ-TV, has announced "The Fred Jackson Show" will return to the local program roster beginning Monday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 p.m.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2013 05:15 pm
Due to inclement weather, the Terry Buchwald and McCarthy School of Irish Dance performances have been cancelled. The Peach Queen semifinals and fashion show will take place Sunday at 7 p.m. The Peach Queen finals will follow.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2013 10:45 am
On Thursday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo presented his plan for a dramatic transformation of Buffalo's waterfront. The first component of the plan calls for the transfer of up to 400 acres of land on the Outer Harbor from the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority to the state, bringing the community's goal of increasing future recreational opportunities and fostering redevelopment on Buffalo's waterfront closer to reality.
Under the proposal, the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. will acquire the land from NFTA to plan for future development and use, and New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will operate half of the property, encompassing the small boat harbor and Gallagher Beach, as a new state park.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2013 07:00 am
Whether you're just out to have some fun or learn something of the paranormal, Lewiston's Marble Orchard Ghost Walks showcase Lewiston's rough and tumble frontier past as well as its gloriously ghost-filled present.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2013 07:00 am
The Western New York Power Proceeds Allocation Board is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 3:30 p.m., at the Empire State Development offices at 95 Perry St., Buffalo.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2013 07:00 am
Western New York residents are expected to take steps to improve their heart health Sunday, Sept. 15, when they participate in the American Heart Association's Heart Walk at Coca-Cola Field in downtown Buffalo.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2013 07:00 am
Participate in a free Fall Bird Walk at Bond Lake Park, 2353 Lower Mountain Road in Lewiston, on Sunday, Sept. 8.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2013 07:00 am
The Western New York chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will hold its seventh annual Buffalo area Out of the Darkness Community Walk at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in Delaware Park North (near Buffalo Zoo).
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Sat, Sep 7th 2013 06:55 am
Purple loosestrife is really a beautiful looking plant and many would wonder why it is such an undesirable plant. But it is a plant that can pose a danger to our ecosystem without most people even noticing.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:30 pm
You've got the kids' backpacks ready with notebooks, pencils and paper, but what's your plan for packing healthy back-to-school lunches?
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:20 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office responded to 165 calls from Aug. 17 to 22. Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:20 pm
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:15 pm
For the ninth year in a row, the Ransomville Free Methodist Church is holding the Pigapalooza community event on their grounds at 3924 Ransomville Road in Ransomville. The family-friendly event is free of charge and parking is also complimentary. Pigapalooza will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 4 to 8 p.m.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:15 pm
The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department, with the help of the Lewiston Garden Club, is sponsoring its 17th annual Lewiston Country Fair on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Red Brick Municipal Building, 145 N. Fourth St., during the Community Yard Sale.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:10 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, a member of the Senate's transportation committee, today announced a nearly $8 million investment for a key highway construction project in western Niagara County.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:10 pm
Despite a 33-minute weather delay that pushed kickoff past 9 p.m., last night's "NFL Kickoff" on NBC was watched by 25.1 million viewers - up 5 percent from last year's opening-game and ranking as the third-most watched "NFL Kickoff" game in the 12-year history of the event, according to official national data released today by The Nielsen Company.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:10 pm
State Sen. Mark J. Grisanti, R-I-Buffalo, announced today a $9.48 million investment for road and bridge projects for Elmwood Avenue and the 198 in the City of Buffalo. The investment will be funded through the New York Works State Highway and Bridge Project Acceleration Program.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:05 pm
If you like comic books, want to meet local sports legends, browse through rare sports memorabilia, and meet a zombie or two getting ready to appear on WBBZ-TV's "Off Beat Cinema," then mark your calendars for a special event co-sponsored by WBBZ-TV.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:00 pm
The New York Power Authority today announced that roadwork renovations will begin Monday, Sept. 9, for major improvements along South Access Road leading to the admission-free fishing pier at the Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:00 pm
Seneca Gaming Corp. will host a job fair on Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Seneca Niagara Events Center at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, with 100 positions available throughout the two Seneca Casino properties in Erie and Niagara counties.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:00 pm
Jay Z is coming to First Niagara Center as part of his Magna Carter World Tour, on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014. Tickets go on sale Thursday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m., and cost $125, $99.50, $59.50 and $39.50 (includes $2.50 facility fee). They can be purchased at the First Niagara Center Box Office, online at www.tickets.com or by calling 888-223-6000.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:55 pm
"Winds, Waves and Wines XIV," the Aquarium of Niagara's fall fundraiser, takes place from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Conference and Event Center in Niagara Falls. This event will feature samplings of many of the regions' finest wine offerings coupled with hors d'oeuvres and desserts by selected local caterers and restaurants.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:55 pm
On Saturday, Sept. 7, runners, walkers and anyone else willing to test their endurance will participate in the 35th annual Lewiston Kiwanis Peach Festival 5k Fun Run and 1-mile walk.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:55 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara is pleased to be the recipient of a $25,000 gift from Delta Air Lines. These funds were used to completely resurface a deteriorating playground area at the Ken-Ton Family YMCA (535 Belmont Ave., Kenmore).
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:55 pm
The following incidents occurred from Aug. 19 to 25, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 27 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has now responded to 937 calls so far this year.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:50 pm
Officials at the University at Buffalo are elated by the performance of an Islander who was chosen to introduce the president of the United States for his policy speech.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:40 pm
On Wednesday, Aug. 28, more than a dozen people underwent training for the 2013 CROP Walk in preparation for this year's event on Oct. 13.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:40 pm
Ora Elizabeth Glor Newton, 100 years old, passed away May 22, 2013, in Missouri City, Texas.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:40 pm
Last fall, Island resident Corey McGowan embarked on two major projects for Grand Island: the Grand Island Mural Project, and the first-ever Taste of Grand Island, which served as a way to showcase the mural and Grand Island's many businesses.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:40 pm
"Each year nearly 10,000 pens 'walk-out the doors' of our Auto Bureaus, costing taxpayers thousands of dollars," said Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs. "I found it frustrating to spend so much taxpayer money for pens, so we looked for a creative solution to offset the cost."
Jacobs' creative solution is to partner with local businesses who frequently advertise through having pens with their logos on them. "These businesses actually want folks to take their pens so we thought it was a perfect marriage," he said.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:40 pm
All dogs go to heaven, of course. Still, it's pretty difficult to lose a loved pet, especially if there's a chance that pet might be saved by veterinary care.
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