Fri, Jun 21st 2013 04:45 pm
United Way of Greater Niagara and The Service Collaborative of WNY Inc. have unveiled www.volunteerwny.org in Niagara County. The website partners with local non-profit agencies that engage in volunteer generation and connects volunteers with opportunities in the Western New York region.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 04:40 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will present the River Region Chamber Golf Classic on Monday, June 24, at Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 04:15 pm
In an effort to help facilitate a virtual neighborhood watch program and help foster neighbor-to-neighbor communications, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office has partnered with Nextdoor (www.nextdoor.com), the private social network for neighborhoods.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 04:10 pm
More than 90 employees, residents and family members from The McGuire Group's Northgate Health Care Facility in Wheatfield recently honored 24 resident veterans who served our country with honor and pride.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 04:10 pm
In June, July, and August, The Erie Canal Discovery Center, 24 Church St., Lockport, will host a series of activities for children ages 3 to 12, run by "etc. Resources."
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 04:00 pm
Niagara Wheatfield classes of 1973 and 1972 will host a 40th class reunion celebration on Aug. 9 and 10, and the invitation to attend is extended to members of any and all N-W graduating classes.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 03:30 pm
A contentious three-hour meeting of the Town of Niagara Town Board dragged on Tuesday with disagreements on bills, business plans and hiring, plus two executive sessions.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 03:30 pm
Niagara-Wheatfield's second vote on its $62.4 million 2013-14 school budget was successful Tuesday night.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 03:30 pm
Several students in Tom Destino's heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration program were recently recognized for their hard work and dedication at the end of the year ceremony at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center. Kevin Dillion, Michael Greaser, Kyle Hanes and Korey Kelly were awarded scholarships.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 03:30 pm
Niagara Falls High School business teacher Giulio Colangelo has announced his candidacy in the upcoming election for the 5th District of the Niagara County Legislature.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 03:30 pm
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of five Americans report they have been diagnosed with arthritis, which means, "joint inflammation." And as the aging population rises, so will those startling statistics. The CDC also reports that people of all ages can be affected by arthritis, including children, and that nearly two-thirds of those affected are under age 65.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 03:30 pm
Dr. Brian Martin Murphy, the chair and associate professor in the communication studies department at Niagara University, has passed away unexpectedly of natural causes. Murphy had been a member of Niagara's faculty since 1999.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 03:30 pm
The Niagara County Community College Small Business Development Center is sponsoring free workshops for local business owners to help their business succeed.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 03:15 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, today voted in favor Gov. Cuomo's economic development plan for upstate New York, titled Start-Up NY. Ceretto called the plan another step in the right direction for economic development in Western New York and particularly beneficial for college students and recent graduates who are currently struggling through the recession.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 03:15 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, today passed legislation to protect children from abuse by increasing penalties for those who repeatedly assault them. The legislation requires that a sentence of assault in the first degree be handed down to a defendant who has previously been convicted of either assault of a child or attempted assault of a child.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 03:15 pm
The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Office of Public Safety and the Niagara University First Responders Disability Awareness Training Office have announced a series of "Disability Awareness Training for Law Enforcement" train the trainer courses. This series of courses is designed specifically for police officers.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 09:25 am
Niagara University students Nicholas Barth and Christine Brumfield have been awarded academic scholarships from Tourism Cares, the tourism industry's premier charitable organization for preservation, conservation, restoration and education.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 09:25 am
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced Thursday the team signed goaltender Jhonas Enroth to a two-year contract extension.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 09:20 am
For 30 years, the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum has been serving the Western New York community. Many museum visitors find the story of the museum's growth as fascinating as that of the Herschell companies themselves.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 09:15 am
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, has announced several libraries in his district will benefit from Public Library Construction Grant Program funds. The grants are made from $14 million in capital funds for public library construction provided in the 2012-13 state budget.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 09:15 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, issued the following statement on his vote against the Women's Equality Act:
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 09:15 am
Throughout the '70s and '80s, Artpark was renowned as a major visual arts destination during the venue's popular "Artists in Residence" program. Hundreds of artists journeyed to Artpark's inspirational setting to create on-site installations throughout the park.
This summer, Artpark welcomes the works of more than 40 alumni artists from its long and distinguished visual arts history. The "40 for 40: Artpark Alumni Artists 40th Anniversary Celebration" will feature several alumni artists constructing 16 different on-site installations throughout Artpark.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 09:15 am
Hard Rock Café Niagara Falls, USA, has announced a partnership with the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame to showcase memorabilia on behalf of Western New York's music legends. In conjunction with the partnership, on Thursday, June 27, the cafe will host a special event to announce the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Class of 2013, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the cafe's new Buffalo Music Hall of Fame room and live performances by Buffalo Music Hall of Fame members. Free events begin at 7 p.m.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 09:15 am
The Buffalo Sabres have announced the sixth annual Buffalo Sabres Golf Tournament will take place on Friday, Sept. 13, at Wanakah Country Club in Hamburg. Registration for the tournament will begin at 9:30 a.m. with an 11:30 a.m. shotgun start.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 09:15 am
Houghton College and Smart Energy Capital have signed a power purchase agreement for the college to purchase solar electricity from a 2.5 megawatt solar system located on campus. Houghton College will become a site for the one of the largest solar systems on a college campus in New York.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 09:15 am
Maid of the Mist has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award in honor of hospitality excellence. The award is given only to attractions that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Only the top-performing 10 percent of businesses listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 09:10 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, RC-I-Lewiston, is calling on the Assembly to pass the Public Assistance Integrity Act, which protects families in need by preventing electronic benefit transfer cards from being used for liquor and lap dances. He said the Assembly must act swiftly on this legislation, which has already been passed by the Senate, before session ends, because federal funding for the state's public assistance programs is on the line.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 09:00 am
Congressman Brian Higgins joined Western New York and Washington, D.C., Wednesday in observing Juneteenth and commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 09:00 am
Congressman Chris Collins, NY-27, presented Jonathan Gidley of Lockport with the Congressional Award Gold Medal this week in Washington D.C.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 09:00 am
State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has commended the State Assembly and State Senate for passing legislation to help local governments deal with the financial impact of "Superstorm" Sandy. The three bills submitted by DiNapoli will now go to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2013 09:00 am
An amendment supporting the National Guard and Military Reserve Force advanced by Congressman Chris Collins, NY-27, has been adopted by the House of Representatives. Collins successfully inserted the amendment into the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014, which establishes all programs and spending levels for the Department of Defense.
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Wed, Jun 19th 2013 08:00 pm
NBC's "The Voice" crowned Danielle Bradbery as the winner in Tuesday's season finale, earning her the grand prize of a recording contract with Universal Music Group. Bradbery, from Team Blake, beat out fellow finalists Michelle Chamuel and the Swon Brothers — each of whom performed on the telecast along with several other top musical acts.
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Tue, Jun 18th 2013 01:35 pm
Sidway Elementary School recently held its first-grade field day and kindergarten picnic.
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Tue, Jun 18th 2013 01:25 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, is urging leadership in the House of Representatives to act quickly to prevent college student loan rates from doubling. The current interest rate under the Federal Direct Student Loan Program is 3.4 percent. That number is expected to increase to 6.8 percent on July 1, unless preventative action is taken.
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Tue, Jun 18th 2013 01:25 pm
The New York State Senate is expected to act on the "Public Assistance Integrity Act," sponsored by Sen. Tom Libous (R-C-I-Binghamton) and co-sponsored by Sen. Mark Grisanti (R-I-Buffalo).
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Tue, Jun 18th 2013 12:40 pm
The Lewiston Knitwits (20 knitters and growing) gathered this fall, winter and spring to enjoy knitting and companionship twice a month at the Lewiston Opera Hall on Center Street. What began on a whim, based on a shared interest in knitting and crocheting, has happily culminated in an uplifting, shared beautification project.
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Tue, Jun 18th 2013 12:40 pm
The Buffalo Sabres, in partnership with Buffalo Place, today announced plans to host "Sabres Summer Fan Fest," a day of hockey-themed entertainment on Buffalo's waterfront to cap the team's weeklong rookie development camp on Friday, July 12.
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Tue, Jun 18th 2013 12:40 pm
Grammy-nominated and platinum-selling rock group Paramore will perform "Still Into You" from their self-titled hit album on Teen Choice 2013, airing live from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, Aug. 11 (8 p.m.), on FOX. This will be the group's first appearance and performance on the Teen Choice stage.
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Tue, Jun 18th 2013 12:40 pm
The Niagara University Board of Trustees recently approved the creation of an Office of International Relations, which will provide a central point of contact for international students studying at NU and domestic students seeking global experiences.
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Tue, Jun 18th 2013 12:35 pm
Get moving this summer with Independent Health and YMCA of Buffalo Niagara's "Fitness in the Parks," a free program designed to encourage all Western New Yorkers to stay on track with their fitness goals.
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