Thu, Sep 12th 2024 03:25 pm
In much the same way her character, Lana Lang, stole the heart of one Clark Kent, Kristin Kreuk stole TV viewers' hearts when she starred on the much-loved "Smallville."
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Wed, Sep 11th 2024 07:30 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston's next program, "The Meaning and Significance of the Erie Canal after 200 years," will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St. This presentation will be by Dr. John Montague of the Buffalo Maritime Center.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2024 07:30 pm
This year, multi-Platinum rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) kicks off a monumental winter tour on Nov. 13. The tour marks a triple celebration: 20 years of their beloved rock opera "The Lost Christmas Eve," reaching their 20 millionth concertgoer, and surpassing a phenomenal $20 million donated to charity.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2024 07:30 pm
Talk about ending the year in style! On Dec. 29, guests can enjoy the timeless music of the award-winning iconic band Blue Rodeo at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino. The showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 13, through ticketmaster.ca.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2024 07:30 pm
Niagara County Sheriff Mike Filicetti will join Niagara County Legislator Chris Voccio at "Coffee with Chris" at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2024 07:30 pm
The Niagara Area Foundation, a geographic division of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations for its 2024 grant cycle. Applications are due by 4 p.m. Oct. 4, and can be submitted online at www.TheNiagaraAreaFoundation.org.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2024 07:30 pm
On Monday, New York State Sen. Sean Ryan presented a New York State Senate Commendation Award to New York State Park Police officer Nathan Sibenik in recognition of his heroic intervention to prevent a woman from drowning in the Niagara River.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2024 07:30 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center announced 2024 inductees into the WNY Entertainment Hall of Fame. This year's recipients include Patrick Fagan, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Lorna Hill and Albert Nocciolino. The award recognizes and celebrates the talent and contributions of those who have achieved illustrious careers in the performing arts and entertainment industry.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2024 07:30 pm
Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), opened nominations for the 2025 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Awards.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2024 07:30 pm
During Hunger Action Month, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the new $10 million Food Access Expansion Grant program to help increase food access for New Yorkers living in areas without grocery stores and options for healthy, affordable food.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2024 07:30 pm
On Thursday, Sept. 26, author Tom Reigstad will present a free public program on Mark Twain's connections to Lockport and Buffalo. The program will take place at 2 p.m. at the Niagara History Center, 215 Niagara St., Lockport.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2024 07:30 pm
Great Place To Work and Fortune have ranked Wegmans No. 1 on the 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail List. This award is based on analysis of survey responses from over 123,000 employees at Great Place To Work Certified companies in the retail industry.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2024 07:30 pm
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will offer a free program on communicating effectively with loved ones living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Niagara Falls Public Library LaSalle Branch.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2024 07:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the completion of two new $93 million, side-by-side affordable housing developments that replace the dilapidated Pilgrim Village with 237 quality, affordable homes for families and seniors in east Buffalo. The all-electric complex includes supportive housing and is close to public transit.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2024 07:30 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Abel Gebrehawaria, 24, of Buffalo, was sentenced this morning before State Supreme Court Justice M. William Boller. He received a determinate sentence of five years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 03:45 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 19-year-old Thierry Bikorimana of Buffalo was sentenced on Friday morning before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek to 21 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 03:45 pm
On Monday, Erie County officials and local community organizations presented updates on county preparedness activities and actions for households to take as part of National Preparedness Month.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 03:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced law enforcement agencies throughout New York will increase patrols from Sept. 9-14 to target speeding, which is one of the most dangerous driving offenses. Speed Awareness Week is a high-visibility enforcement campaign, supported by funding from the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee to stop speeding and prevent avoidable crashes caused by unsafe speed.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 03:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday signed legislation and announced a new statewide, multimedia campaign to help prevent suicide and promote mental health.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 03:20 pm
Artpark & Company wrapped its 50th anniversary season on Saturday with a sold-out Mainstage Theater concert featuring Young the Giant and Cage the Elephant. Fans couldn't have been happier with the "Neon Pill Tour" setlists, as they sang, danced in the aisles, and celebrated the end of the summer music schedule in Lewiston.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 12:45 pm
Legendary rock band Heart announced a run of rescheduled dates for 2025 following their triumphant spring performances. The band will bring its signature sound to 19 cities, taking audiences on an unforgettable musical journey.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 12:30 pm
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History will accept a costume worn by actress Mariska Hargitay in her role as Capt. Olivia Benson in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" during a Sept. 9 ceremony. "Law & Order: SVU" creator and executive producer, Dick Wolf, alongside Hargitay, will present her detective suit and badge, used in the production of "Third Man Syndrome" (season 25, episode 8) that aired March 21.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 12:30 pm
Five-time Grammy-nominated, eight-time GMA Dove Award recipient and Platinum-selling singer/songwriter Brandon Heath releases his ninth studio record and second LP with Centricity Music, "The Ache."
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 12:25 pm
Worship group Lakewood Music released its new live album, "Oh How Worthy," last week. Celebrating the release of the new project, Lakewood Music appeared on "Fox & Friends" on street day performing the song "Outnumbered" and shared the inspiration behind the album during an interview with Alexandra Osteen and Joel Osteen.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 12:25 pm
The department of indigenous studies at the University at Buffalo continues to build upon the momentum of its initial Mellon Foundation grant funding, obtained in 2020. With the addition of a minor in indigenous studies in 2022, and the official launch of the new department of indigenous studies in 2023, indigenous studies at UB has reached another milestone with the implementation of a new major this fall.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 12:25 pm
Lockport-Niagara Hospice will hold its annual Mighty Niagara Half Marathon and Hospice Dash 5K on Oct. 5. The half-marathon starts at Artpark State Park in Lewiston, while the 5K starts at Porter-on-the-Lake Park. Both races finish at Porter-on-the-Lake Park.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 12:25 pm
To celebrate the New York City Labor Day parade, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed eight pieces of legislation aimed at protecting the workforce, as well as improving its ability to grow and prosper in this state.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 12:20 pm
Community partners invested in building a HEARTSafe community joined Erie County officials on Sept. 6 for a kickoff presentation outlining goals for improving the community's ability to respond to sudden cardiac emergencies.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 12:20 pm
Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino and Niagara County legislators Chris McKimmie and Chris Voccio will hold a community forum with local residents on Wednesday, Sept. 18, to discuss the ongoing rat problem in the city's LaSalle neighborhood.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 07:00 am
The Niagara County Youth Bureau and Niagara County Department of Social Services are pleased to announce the 26th annual Kidz 'N' Kites event to take place on Saturday, Sept. 14. This year, the event will return to the Town of Niagara Veteran's Memorial Park (7000 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls.)
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Sun, Sep 8th 2024 11:15 pm
Amelia Faddoul was crowned Peach Queen on Sunday night at the close of the 66th annual Niagara County Peach Festival. The 20-year-old Niagara Falls resident is a Niagara University junior. With the win, she earns a $4,000 scholarship from the Kiwanis Club of Lewiston.
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Sun, Sep 8th 2024 11:10 pm
As I have stated before, we live for our summers here in Western New York. But in reality, we should live for every day.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2024 07:00 am
The Grand Island Town Board, at its Sept. 3 meeting, issued a proclamation to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the National Association of Women Business Owners Buffalo Niagara (NAWBO), which will occur on Sept. 11. The proclamation was accepted by Laura Zimberg, immediate past president of NAWBO Buffalo Niagara.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2024 07:00 am
A ribbon-cutting ceremony launched a new and unique Grand Island business Wednesday. Leaf, Stone and Steel sells familiar and exotic house plants, crystals from around the world, and wood and steel artwork.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 07:35 pm
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band kick off their fall tour tomorrow, which will bring them to some of Ringo's favorite venues.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 07:20 pm
Join Shea's Performing Arts Center for a special screening of the timeless classic, "Home Alone," followed by an exclusive moderated interview and audience Q&A with the one and only Macaulay Culkin.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 06:05 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James and State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the conviction and sentencing of Nathaniel Wagner, 42, of Newfane, for operating a residential contracting fraud scheme in Niagara County.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 02:35 pm
On Friday, Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane said, "As a result of a collaborative, multi-agency investigation, a criminal complaint has been filed by the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Western New District of New York in the arson of the "Old Pink."
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 11:30 am
On Friday, standing outside the Lewiston-Porter High School campus, New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, along with Assemblyman Angelo Morinello and Superintendent Paul Casseri, called on Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Transportation to reconsider their decision not to install a traffic light outside the school.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 11:00 am
Niagara Frontier Publications readers voted The Silo Restaurant as the "Best Summer Dining Spot" in the annual "Savory Summer" contest. The Lewiston waterfront eatery also took "Best Hot Dog," "Best Hamburger" and "Best French Fries."
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