Fri, May 24th 2013 02:40 pm
Youngstown Veterans of Foreign War Post 313 will hold a Memorial Day ceremony at the Fort Niagara War of 1812 Cemetery on Monday at 11 a.m. VFW members, accompanied by the Lewiston-Porter Air Force Junior ROTC Color Guard, will march from the Fort Niagara Officers Club to the cemetery to begin the ceremony.
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Fri, May 24th 2013 02:35 pm
Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown will showcase the region's military history from the 17th through the 20th centuries with an event called "Soldiers through the Ages."
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Fri, May 24th 2013 07:00 am
On Monday, Americans will honor men and women who died while serving this country.
Solemn ceremonies will be held in both the Town of Niagara and in Wheatfield.
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Fri, May 24th 2013 07:00 am
Congressman Brian Higgins announced a new "Congress on Your Corner" stop in North Tonawanda for residents to gain assistance with federal issues.
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Fri, May 24th 2013 07:00 am
VFW Niagara Falls Post 54, 2772 Main St., Niagara Falls, will hold a basket raffle, farmers market, craft show and bake sale from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 26, to benefit its building fund.
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Thu, May 23rd 2013 03:00 pm
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Thu, May 23rd 2013 03:00 pm
The following incidents occurred from May 6 to 12, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 21 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has now responded to 476 calls so far this year.
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Thu, May 23rd 2013 02:50 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, May 6, to Sunday, May 12, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 88 response calls during this period.
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Thu, May 23rd 2013 02:40 pm
The new Wheatfield Pool & Spa, 2131 Sawyer Drive, recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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Thu, May 23rd 2013 02:20 pm
New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman joined 32 other states Wednesday in announcing an antitrust settlement with Penguin Group (USA) Inc.
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Thu, May 23rd 2013 02:15 pm
AAA projects 34.8 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, a 0.9 percent decrease from the 35.1 million people who traveled last year. The Memorial Day holiday travel period is defined as Thursday, May 23, to Monday, May 27.
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Thu, May 23rd 2013 02:15 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued a warning to New Yorkers today after receiving information from multiple consumers about a scam targeting senior citizens with robo-calls advising that they have been "approved" for medical alert equipment at "no charge."
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Thu, May 23rd 2013 02:15 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins released the following statement in response to details about "record mismanagement" at the Veteran's Administration Western New York Healthcare System:
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Thu, May 23rd 2013 02:10 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman praised the New York State Assembly Wednesday for passing two important pieces of legislation aimed at protecting homeowners in New York.
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Thu, May 23rd 2013 02:10 pm
More than 9,000 Realtors gathered in Washington, D.C., last week during the Realtors 2013 Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo.
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Thu, May 23rd 2013 02:10 pm
In what has become something of a rite of spring, more than 50 National Grid employees returned to Gill Creek Park in Niagara Falls Wednesday to continue efforts to beautify and transform this popular public park and community asset into one of Niagara County's most picturesque and useful green spaces.
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Thu, May 23rd 2013 01:45 pm
Wheatfield Supervisor Bob Cliffe was part of a local delegation on a two-day trip to Washington, D.C., this week to promote the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.
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Thu, May 23rd 2013 01:40 pm
Niagara-Wheatfield's voters nearly evenly split on Tuesday defeating the proposed $62.7 million school budget 1,601 to 1,598.
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Thu, May 23rd 2013 01:40 pm
It wasn't a perfect report, but it was vastly different than the one the Niagara County SPCA got in January 2012 from Barbara Carr.
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Thu, May 23rd 2013 01:40 pm
The Town of Niagara Town Board got verbally spanked by one of its senior citizens at its Tuesday meeting. During the public speaking portion of the meeting, the Pretoria Street resident said, "When is this fighting going to stop. It's so petty. It's time to grow up and work together."
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Thu, May 23rd 2013 01:40 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield community was rocked this week by the news that three high school students were involved in a car crash early Sunday morning, resulting in the death of one student. A second student remained in critical condition at Erie County Medical Center.
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Thu, May 23rd 2013 01:35 pm
Niagara County Sheriff James R. Voutour is urging everyone to buckle up heading into the busy summer driving season.
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Thu, May 23rd 2013 12:45 pm
The International Bottled Water Association is encouraging consumers to take action during National Hurricane Preparedness Week, which runs from May 26 through June 1.
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Thu, May 23rd 2013 12:35 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, lauded Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Tax-Free NY proposal - a plan announced yesterday that would stimulate economic development by leveraging higher education assets in the SUNY system. Thinking of the potential impact on his own Senate district, Maziarz has suggested to the governor that Niagara Falls be used as a prime example for how the plan can be successful.
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Thu, May 23rd 2013 12:35 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo Tuesday unveiled "Tax-Free NY," a game-changing initiative that will transform SUNY campuses and university communities across the state into tax-free communities that attract start-ups, venture capital, new business, and investments from across the world.
Cuomo said Tax-Free NY will entice companies to bring their ventures to upstate New York by offering new businesses the opportunity to operate completely tax-free - including no income tax for employees, no sales, property or business tax - while also partnering with the world-class higher education institutions in the SUNY system.
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Thu, May 23rd 2013 12:00 pm
Wine on Third hosted a reception for Russian-born artist Kristina Fekhtman, who visited for an opening exhibit of her water color and fashion illustrations.
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Thu, May 23rd 2013 09:00 am
With Memorial Day Weekend upon us, many people will be hosting backyard barbecues and using their grill for the first time this year. The Firemen's Association of the State of New York reminds residents to make this summertime favorite a safe one by following some important fire safety tips.
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Wed, May 22nd 2013 02:40 pm
America's search for the next great home cook begins tonight. Season four of "MasterChef" premieres at 8 p.m. on FOX. Undiscovered culinarians will seek to impress judges Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Graham Elliot, earn a white apron, win the title of "MasterChef," and join the ranks of previous season winners Whitney Miller, Jennifer Behm and Christine Ha.
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Wed, May 22nd 2013 11:40 am
There was silence when the vote was announced at Lewiston-Porter Tuesday night. The silence reflected the disappointment of the board and administrators as they learned the 2013-14 tax levy proposition was defeated by a 1,105 to 912 vote.
Lew-Port needed a 60 percent majority "yes" vote to pass the 5.52 percent tax levy. The levy exceeded the 4 percent threshold set by the state. The $40,001,368 spending plan was 1.16 percent less than the 2012-13 budget.
"I expected more from the community," said Board President Jodee Riordan. "We got the information out there as clear as possible."
"I'm hurt by it," said Superintendent Christopher Roser. "But they (the voters) spoke, and this is what we have to do."
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Wed, May 22nd 2013 11:30 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti announced passage of bill that amends the highway law to designate the bridge that crosses over Route 198 into Delaware Park that connects Nottingham Terrace with Hoyt Lake in the City of Buffalo as "Scajaquada 9/11 Memorial Bridge."
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Wed, May 22nd 2013 11:30 am
New York state voters approved 95.5 percent of school district budgets on Tuesday, according to an analysis by the New York State School Boards Association.
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Wed, May 22nd 2013 11:30 am
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals commends New York legislators for passing A.2596/S.1079, to increase criminal penalties for the intentional killing or injuring of a police animal, including both police dogs and horses. Sponsored by Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski, D-Rockland, and Sen. George Maziarz, R-Newfane, A.2596/S.1079 passed unanimously and now heads to the desk of Gov. Andrew Cuomo for his signature.
"Police dogs are on the front lines detecting dangers, apprehending criminals, and rescuing victims every day," said Bill Ketzer, senior state director of ASPCA government relations for the northeast region. "The loss of a police animal is a loss to the entire community, and we applaud New York legislators for passing this bill."
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Wed, May 22nd 2013 11:30 am
To thank active duty and retired military personnel for their service, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is offering buy one, get one free tickets to the Patriotic Pops concerts at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 24, and 8 p.m. Saturday, May 25.
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Wed, May 22nd 2013 11:30 am
Country music star Kellie Pickler and her partner, Derek Hough, won "Dancing with the Stars" on Tuesday.
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Wed, May 22nd 2013 07:00 am
Michael A. Ross of Lockport was appointed fourth district coroner by Niagara County lawmakers Tuesday night, succeeding former coroner Richard Rutland, who resigned last month.
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Wed, May 22nd 2013 07:00 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, has announced his support for the Public Officers Accountability Act of 2013, which was introduced in the Assembly Tuesday by Minority Leader Brian Kolb.
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Wed, May 22nd 2013 07:00 am
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents its 2013 summer film series on Thursdays at 7 p.m. from July 11 through Sept. 5 (save July 25).
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Tue, May 21st 2013 11:45 pm
Today, the New York State Senate passed legislation authorizing Niagara County to prohibit level two and three sex offenders from being within 1,500 feet of any school grounds or child care facility.
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Tue, May 21st 2013 11:45 pm
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto, R-I-C-Lewiston, today voted against the DREAM Act, which he said imposes further costs on middle class families who are already struggling to pay for their children's college education. The DREAM Act, which was passed, would allow illegal aliens who are also students to receive taxpayer funds for their college education.
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Tue, May 21st 2013 11:45 pm
More than 1,500 health care workers from across New York packed the West Capitol Park in Albany today for a rally in support of two bills to address the patient care crisis in this state - the Safe Staffing for Quality Care Act (A6571/ S3691-A), which would create safe nurse-to-patient staffing ratios for acute care facilities, and the Safe Patient Handling Act (A2180-A/S1123-A), which would create a statewide safe patient handling policy.
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