Mon, Jul 15th 2013 01:45 pm
Food Network introduces the (unofficial) "First Family" of Mississippi and barbecue royalty in the new series "The Shed," premiering Monday, Aug. 5, at 10 p.m. The six-episode series chronicles the exploits of the Orrison clan, founders of The Shed, one of the most popular barbecue joints in Mississippi.
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Mon, Jul 15th 2013 01:45 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-I-60, will hold a press conference at the SPCA on Ensminger Road in Tonawanda to urge Gov. Andrew Cuomo to sign Bill S.3753 into law. This would hand regulation of pet handlers and breeders from the state over to municipalities, in an effort to hinder rampant abusive pet breeding and holding techniques.
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Mon, Jul 15th 2013 01:45 pm
Compu-Mail, a direct marketing and printing service, has been recognized in the 2013 Premier Print Awards for outstanding achievement in the production of variable data digital printing. Compu-Mail's 2013 desk calendar, featuring variable data and images, and highly personalized campaign mailing earned two certificates of merit for the company.
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Mon, Jul 15th 2013 01:45 pm
Large-scale concerts, more lectures, new fitness sessions, and more family-friendly activities have been added to Old Falls Street, USA's, list of free summer activities for 2013. These activites round-out an already full schedule in downtown Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Jul 15th 2013 01:15 pm
Voting continues until 9 p.m. tonight on the fate of the proposed Lewiston Civic Center. A referendum was enacted to ask residents in the Town of Lewiston, the Village of Lewiston and Sanborn the following:
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Sat, Jul 13th 2013 11:20 am
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced Friday that the Sabres signed defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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Sat, Jul 13th 2013 11:00 am
The Village of Lewiston complex once known as Fairchild Manor has been sold and is slated to become a 24-unit condominium complex. Brooklyn-based Goldin Management purchased the former nursing home.
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Sat, Jul 13th 2013 11:00 am
While many actors have made return appearances to the Artpark stage in recent years, in my mind there's just a handful who have stood out as master performers.
To this list of all-stars, I'm adding Emilie Renier, who plays Maria in "The Sound of Music," which opened Thursday.
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Sat, Jul 13th 2013 07:00 am
The following activity occurred Monday, July 1, to Sunday, July 7, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 100 response calls during this period.
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Sat, Jul 13th 2013 07:00 am
The Niagara River Anglers Association announces its annual Niagara River smallmouth bass contest will be held Saturday morning, July 27, at the Lewiston Landing.
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Sat, Jul 13th 2013 07:00 am
Being a member of a Moose Lodge is something everyone should be a part of. The things they do locally for the community and on a national level would make your head spin.
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Sat, Jul 13th 2013 07:00 am
Niagara County Undersheriff Michael Filicetti recently participated in a training conference with 36 undersheriffs from across New York State at the Gideon Putnam Hotel in Saratoga Springs.
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Sat, Jul 13th 2013 07:00 am
Volunteers are now being sought by the Lewiston Council Arts to help out at this year's Lewiston Art Festival.
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Sat, Jul 13th 2013 07:00 am
It all comes down to a vote.
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Sat, Jul 13th 2013 07:00 am
On Thursday, before the first performance of "The Sound of Music" at Artpark, a special presentation took place on stage. George Osborne, president of the performing arts venue, dedicated the eight-show run to Brother Augustine Towey, C.M., the visionary leader of Western New York's theater community who passed away last Thanksgiving.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2013 04:50 pm
Jesse Gooch first hosted Goochfest in 1995 as a neighborhood attraction with live music and a comfortable party atmosphere among friends and neighbors.
Since 2006, the party's attendance has expanded into an annual charity event. Each year, Gooch has selected a charity to which he donates ticket sales and other proceeds.
Eventually, Goochfest's attendance and popularity grew to such an extent that Gooch's Wheatfield back yard simply couldn't hold all in attendance, and so the decision was made to relocate the party to the Lions Club.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2013 04:45 pm
Members of Crafting for a Cause at Crestwood Commons in Wheatfield sell a variety of handmade items they make during meetings and in their spare time.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2013 04:40 pm
The ninth annual Benefit in Honor of Monica Senese will take place from 6 until 11 p.m. on Friday, July 26, at Lewiston No. 2 Volunteer Fire Co., 1705 Saunders Settlement Road. The $20 admission includes food, drinks and a donation. Proceeds from this year's event will benefit "Super" Wes Ryan.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2013 04:35 pm
Let your child's imagination set sail to higher seas this summer with Niagara Jet Adventures' boat-naming contest. Open to children ages 2-12 who live within the Niagara River Region, participants have the opportunity to have a name of their choice appear on the very first boat of this new gorge attraction.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2013 04:30 pm
On Friday, the Village of Lewiston announced it has postponed Monday's planned public hearing on the historic Frontier House. The Village Board is waiting until August to submit an application for a state Department of Transportation grant.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2013 04:10 pm
Celebrating and exploring life through food, "The Chew" is a daytime series co-hosted by a group of engaging, fun, relatable experts in food, lifestyle and entertaining: celebrity chefs Mario Batali, Michael Symon, and Carla Hall, entertaining expert Clinton Kelly and health and wellness enthusiast Daphne Oz.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2013 04:10 pm
"Marvel's Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.," is an action-packed, fun-filled animated series starring Marvel's strongest super heroes - Hulk, She-Hulk, A-Bomb, Red Hulk and Skaar. In this first Marvel-produced Hulk animated series, this gamma group forms an unlikely family living under one roof, battling evil villains and proving to the world they are not monsters - they are Hulk-sized heroes.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2013 04:05 pm
An exhaustive 18-month search for a music director for the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus ended today with the announcement that Erin Freeman has entered a multi-year commitment to the chorus.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2013 04:05 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce is hosting a business "Blender" and Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours ride on Thursday, July 18.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2013 04:00 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti brought good news to local libraries Thursday afternoon when he announced $128,000 in grants through the "Bullet Aid" targeted education fund for libraries.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2013 04:00 pm
This weekend, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra partners with multiple musical groups to present two days of free music and family activities at Canalside Buffalo.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2013 04:00 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation, in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration, is extending the public comment period for the New York Gateway Connections Improvement Project to the U.S. Peace Bridge Plaza in the City of Buffalo.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2013 04:00 pm
NBC has announced that "America's Got Talent," summer's No. 1 show in the 18-49 demo, will end its current season on Wednesday, Sept. 18, with a two-hour finale (9-11 p.m.).
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Fri, Jul 12th 2013 04:00 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, joined Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy and other state lawmakers Thursday to announce the newest investment of the Buffalo Billion: Empire Visual Effects, a film production company that specializes in post-production, special effects and animation.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2013 04:00 pm
Niagara Tourism & Convention Corp. is getting set to welcome The American Legion Department of New York and its 95th annual conference. More than 2,000 attendees will invade the downtown corridor July 17-19, and generate a total economic impact of $1,152,000 for Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2013 04:00 pm
NBC has ordered eight episodes of the original hour-long game show "Wall of Fame," from Endemol USA.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2013 04:00 pm
A former Seneca Gaming Corp. executive has been appointed director of special events and projects for the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Foundation.
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Thu, Jul 11th 2013 04:25 pm
Fans of "Continuum" may have wondered recently if time-traveling super-cop Kiera Cameron's resolve to return home, to 2077 and her husband and son, was intact.
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Thu, Jul 11th 2013 03:25 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that, through the Buffalo Billion initiative, a new post-production, visual effects and animation company will be established at the landmark Tri-Main Center in Buffalo. Empire Visual Effects, which will partner with Daemen College, has pledged to create 150 new visual effects and other post-production jobs within five years - jobs that will pave the way for the creation of a new post-production and visual effects industry in Western New York.
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Thu, Jul 11th 2013 03:25 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, announces the 2013-14 M&T Bank Dance Series. All five performances will be held in the center's Mainstage Theatre. Tickets are available now by subscription only. Performance descriptions follow below.
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Thu, Jul 11th 2013 03:25 pm
The New York State Office of Mental Health has released a three-year plan to transform the public mental health system.
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Thu, Jul 11th 2013 11:10 am
Raise your hand if you guessed Artpark's summer musical would feature a cluster of children singing beneath a Nazi flag.
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Thu, Jul 11th 2013 07:00 am
The removal of a polluted eyesore behind one of the region's premiere performing arts venues will be marked by local community leaders Thursday as the site's demolition ceremonially begins.
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Thu, Jul 11th 2013 07:00 am
The state Health Department has selected Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center to administer a countywide effort to help consumers select and purchase health insurance.
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Thu, Jul 11th 2013 07:00 am
"Tell it on the Mountain" VBS will be held from Sunday, July 21, to Thursday, July 25, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church and School, 6168 Walmore Road, Sanborn.
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