Thu, May 2nd 2013 05:40 pm
The Twin City Quilters Guild will present "Kaleidoscope Of Quilts - A Quilt Show" from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 4, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the Wheatfield Community Center 2800 Church Road.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 05:15 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, announced today that he has introduced the Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act (H.R. 1801), which would require health insurance companies to equally cover and reimburse intravenous/injectable and orally administered anti-cancer medication.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 05:15 pm
"Let's Make A Deal," celebrating 50 years on television, welcomes back the Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol for a week-long cash giveaway event Monday, May 6, through Friday, May 10, on CBS.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 05:10 pm
Axl Rose and Guns N' Roses return to Western New York this summer after more than 20 years away. The band will headline the Buffalo Outer Harbor Concert Series on Wednesday, June 5.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 04:05 pm
The seventh annual "I Love New York" Empire State Tourism Conference took place this week in Niagara Falls. This year's theme was "Building Our Empire," and the focus was on making tourism a strong foundation in New York state.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 12:25 pm
Niagara-Wheatfield School District voters will be presented with a balanced budget that features a $2.3 million increase and a 5.91 percent tax levy increase, but they will have full-day kindergarten, if the budget passes. The proposed budget is set at $62,753,100 for 2013-14.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 12:20 pm
This Friday will be better than Christmas for 17-year-old Zach Nash.
The Town of Niagara teenager practically hums with excitement as he talks about his debut race in his own car at Ransomville Speedway.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 11:55 am
The Historic Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center has announced country legends Roy Clark and Mel Tillis will perform a rare double-bill show at the Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda, at 8 p.m. on June 1.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 11:55 am
Cooking Channel follows four aspiring chefs as they try to earn a degree at the Louisiana Culinary Institute in Baton Rouge in the new docu-series "The Freshman Class," premiering Monday, June 10, at 10:30 p.m.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 11:50 am
"That's Fresh: For Kids," a new iteration of the popular Disney Junior Night Light cooking series "That's Fresh," will premiere Monday, May 6 (10:55 a.m.), on Disney Channel, with new episodes debuting every morning throughout the week. Hosted by chef Helen Cavallo, the series encourages young viewers to play an active role in the cooking process and imparts the importance of healthy eating habits.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 11:50 am
Some of the best live musical acts from Western New York, Southern Ontario and beyond can be seen for free at Club 101 at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel in Niagara Falls. Club 101 features an elevated circular lounge at the center of Seneca Niagara Casino's gaming floor.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 11:50 am
Last night, YMCA Buffalo Niagara hosted its 161st annual meeting in the Statler City Golden Ballroom. The annual event allows the Y to honor outstanding volunteers and youth that, in the past year, have helped the YMCA achieve its mission and help Western New Yorkers to learn, grow and thrive.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 11:00 am
The Nurse Practitioner Association New York State has announced the appointment of Dr. Stephen Ferrara, DNP, FNP-BC, to serve as the NPA executive director. Ferrara is a practicing senior clinical associate in a large urban hospital system in the Bronx, and a leader in creating legislation to advance the practice of nurse practitioners in New York state.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 11:00 am
New York Farm Bureau is very appreciative of the quick work performed by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and her staff to correct a policy interpretation it said could have cost New York apple and fruit growers tens of thousands of dollars.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 11:00 am
Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs is hosting the first-ever teen driver's "Learner Permit Testing Day" for high school students who are interested in taking steps to get their driver's license, while encouraging driver safety and care while operating a motor vehicle.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 10:00 am
Crystal Lorenzo, a Niagara University sophomore majoring in psychology and Spanish, has been named a 2013 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact for demonstrating outstanding leadership and civic engagement. The Fredonia native was among the less than 200 students in the country to receive the award.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 09:25 am
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced the formation of a new animal protection initiative aimed at shutting down criminal animal fighting rings, ensuring compliance with New York state's Pet Lemon Law, charging those who abuse or neglect animals, and cracking down on the abuses of so-called "puppy mills" in order to protect the welfare of the animals being sold and the consumers.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 09:10 am
The fifth annual "Run with the Rapids" 5K Race will be held on Saturday, May 18, in downtown Niagara Falls. This USA Track & Field-sanctioned race will benefit the Downtown Niagara Falls Business Association.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 09:00 am
Residents of Buffalo will call on State Sen. Mark Grisanti to bring "real democracy" to New York by supporting publicly financed elections. At "A Cup of Coffee for Democracy," residents will march to Grisanti's office with empty coffee cups to show how public financing will cost merely $2 per New Yorker a year, or less than the price of a single cup of coffee.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 09:00 am
High-ranking public officials, school administrators and union heads will link arms at the Somerset Operating Facility on Thursday to urge that a New York State Public Service Commission ruling that allows construction of a 1,000-megawatt line from Quebec to New York City be stopped.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 09:00 am
On Sunday, May 5, Furever Friends Dog Rescue of WNY will hold a Chinese auction fundraiser to assist its efforts to rescue and secure permanent homes for dogs in puppy mills. The event will take place from noon until 5 p.m. at the Tonawanda Sportman's Club, 5657 Killian Road, Pendleton.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 09:00 am
On May 11, the letter carriers in Western New York will be conducting a food drive to assist the less fortunate people of our city.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 09:00 am
When someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, they are not the only one with questions - family and friends also have a slew of them as well, such as what does it mean? What kinds of plans need to be made? What kinds of resources are available? As the disease progresses, new questions arise, reflecting the growing need for information, programs and services.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 09:00 am
The Town of Niagara Town Board on Tuesday voted to take lead agency status for the expansion of Fashion Outlets of Niagara.
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Wed, May 1st 2013 12:35 pm
The buy-local boom is good news for our local farmers trying to get fresh produce to local restaurants and tables. A new business venture is set to unite growers and buyers in a quick, auction-style fashion.
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Wed, May 1st 2013 12:15 pm
The Niagara Tourism and Convention Corp. helped to land some "big ones" in the outdoor media world. National media will be in town next week for some of the area's stellar spring fishing.
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Wed, May 1st 2013 11:45 am
Calling all Lewiston residents with a green thumb: The Lewiston GardenFest is looking for interested homeowners who are willing to showcase their private gardens during this year's annual event, to be held Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23.
Residents do not need to showcase their entire yard, but instead can choose a section they wish to highlight.
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Wed, May 1st 2013 11:45 am
Modern Recycling of Model City (Lewiston) and Daemen College in Amherst announce a collaboration to recycle food waste and raise awareness about the value of composting as part of International Compost Awareness Week, May 6-12 (http://compostingcouncil.org/icaw).
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Wed, May 1st 2013 11:45 am
An open session meeting of the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council, which will include CFA status reports; a "Buffalo Billion" update; and presentations on the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority Cleaner Greener Communities Sustainability Plan for Western New York, Path Through History's heritage tourism marketing plan and New York State "Work for Success" Employment Initiative.
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Wed, May 1st 2013 11:45 am
Congressman Chris Collins, NY-27, is pushing the Main Street Revival Act (H.R. 952), bipartisan legislation that is intended to help promote economic growth and fill vacancies along America's main streets. Collins is the lead Republican co-sponsor of the legislation in the House.
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Wed, May 1st 2013 08:35 am
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and Congressman Brian Higgins joined Erie Community College and regional workforce development officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony of ECC's new, state-of-the-art One-Stop Career Training Center inside its North Campus Gleasner Hall on Tuesday.
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Tue, Apr 30th 2013 09:10 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, is putting pressure on the Assembly to, as he calls it, "stop protecting their own corrupt members and allow two government reform bills to come to the floor for a vote."
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Tue, Apr 30th 2013 05:25 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, April 15, to Sunday, April 21, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 85 response calls during this period.
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Tue, Apr 30th 2013 05:20 pm
NBC is rewarding "Grimm" for not just surviving on Friday nights, but thriving in a 9 p.m. timeslot where other sci-fi action-adventure series have faltered. The Peacock Network is shifting "Grimm" to Tuesdays at 10 p.m. - following its highly successful reality singing contest "The Voice."
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Tue, Apr 30th 2013 04:05 pm
In order to encourage greater voter participation, shorten waits and lines at polling places, and expand voting access for all New Yorkers, Speaker Sheldon Silver and Chair of the Election Law Committee Michael Cusick today joined with Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman to announce the Assembly's intention to pass legislation (A.689-A) instituting early voting in New York state.
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Tue, Apr 30th 2013 04:00 pm
FOX kicks off "Upfront week" with the first-ever "FOX Fanfront" celebration on Monday, May 13, in New York City, immediately following the network's announcement of the 2013-14 schedule.
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Tue, Apr 30th 2013 04:00 pm
Music superstars Rod Stewart, CeeLo Green, Lady Antebellum, Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams and T.I. will perform live on upcoming episodes of NBC's "The Voice."
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Tue, Apr 30th 2013 04:00 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo today announced New York is approaching a record-breaking year for television production in the state, with television production companies echoing a resounding chorus of "I Love New York." From CBS to Home Box Office to NBCUniversal, more and more television producers are choosing New York as the place to bring their business.
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Tue, Apr 30th 2013 03:55 pm
In the eighth episode of NBC's competition show "Fashion Star" (from Friday, April 26), the remaining six contestants were presented with a challenge to create a design and alter it to complement both a man and a woman.
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Tue, Apr 30th 2013 03:30 pm
Overtime earnings at state agencies rose nearly 11 percent in 2012 to $529 million, escalating a trend that began in 2009, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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