Fri, Nov 30th 2012 06:30 pm
Temporary overnight lane closures are scheduled on the Niagara Thruway for the northbound South Grand Island Bridge through Friday, Dec. 14, the New York State Thruway Authority announced.
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Fri, Nov 30th 2012 06:30 pm
Grand Island resident Kali J. (Mordaunt) Korzelius was honored posthumously with the Outstanding Volunteer Award at the annual All Star Night Gala for Roswell Park Cancer Institute on Saturday, Nov. 3.
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Fri, Nov 30th 2012 06:30 pm
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Fri, Nov 30th 2012 06:20 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office responded to 181 calls from Nov. 17 to 23. Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island. Deputies responded to 14 burglary false alarm calls during the dates of this report.
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Fri, Nov 30th 2012 06:20 pm
New York State Police in Zone II conducted a five-day traffic safety initiative from Nov. 21 to 25. Zone II covers Erie and Wyoming counties. Police conducted numerous traffic details, including Operation Hang Up, which targeted distracted drivers, DWI checkpoints, DWI saturation details, and speed details on the area Interstates.
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Fri, Nov 30th 2012 06:15 pm
The following incidents occurred from Nov. 19 to 25, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 34 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has responded to 1,321 calls so far this year.
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Fri, Nov 30th 2012 06:15 pm
The Mitten Project at the Golden Age Center has resulted in more than 2,000 hand-made items - hats, mittens, scarves and headbands - distributed to 24 missions for the needy. This is an ongoing project and made possible by many seniors by donations of yard and cash for purchase of yarn.
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Fri, Nov 30th 2012 06:15 pm
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists and winners for its 2013 Youth Ambassador Scholarship Program.
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Fri, Nov 30th 2012 06:10 pm
The efforts of Grand Islanders are making a great difference in the lives of people on an island 1,500 miles away.
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Fri, Nov 30th 2012 06:10 pm
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto applauded the announcement Friday from Gov. Andrew Cuomo that the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station will receive $425,000 from two state grants. These grants will help the Niagara County Center for Economic Development promote the importance of the 914th and 107th Airlift Wings and support the development of local jobs in conjunction with these two units' missions.
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Fri, Nov 30th 2012 02:30 pm
Thursday, on the live results show, another double-elimination sent home Paige Thomas, one of Demi Lovato's "Young Adults," and Vino Alan, one of L.A. Reid's "Over 25s," on "The X Factor."
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Fri, Nov 30th 2012 07:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University will host its sixth annual Holiday Bash on Friday, Dec. 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. Celebrate the holidays with friends in the central gallery of Niagara University's Castellani Art Museum.
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Fri, Nov 30th 2012 07:00 am
The Sanborn Area Historical Society will host its Holiday Open House at the Schoolhouse Museum on Niagara Street from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2012 05:00 pm
American winemakers are always seeking the attention of French journalists. Niagara Tourism & Convention Corp. was able to create interest in the Niagara Wine Trail from Sipa, a general-interest French press agency, with just one conversation.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2012 03:45 pm
With a lead in ballots greater than the amount of ballots remaining, Assemblyman John D. Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, has declared victory in his re-election campaign in the newly created 145th Assembly District.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2012 03:20 pm
Hard Rock "drops" 10-foot Gibson guitar, painted by local artist Rob Lynch and illuminated by Ken-Ton Electronic, to ring in the new year; special performances by Everclear and Eve 6
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Thu, Nov 29th 2012 03:15 pm
Hard Rock "drops" 10-foot Gibson guitar, painted by local artist Rob Lynch and illuminated by Ken-Ton Electronic, to ring in the new year; special performances by Everclear and Eve 6
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Thu, Nov 29th 2012 03:15 pm
The sale of WNED-AM 970 by Western New York Public Broadcasting Association to Crawford Broadcasting Company will be effective on Friday, Nov. 30, at midnight.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2012 03:15 pm
On Saturday, Dec. 1, National Grid will present the 2012 Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration. This annual event marks the official opening of the free ice-skating season in downtown Buffalo.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2012 03:10 pm
Time Warner Cable has added RLTV, the only cable network and online destination for adults ages 50 and up, to its digital TV tier on Channel 180.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2012 03:05 pm
The Niagara Region of the Office of New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced its winter 2013 programming, which starts with "First Day Hikes" on Jan. 1, 2013.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2012 01:30 pm
PHOTOS: The Center for Women at Mount St. Mary's Hospital was formally unveiled to the public on Wednesday, Nov. 28, with a blessing and open house.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2012 12:00 pm
Wheatfield's annual tree lighting ceremony and holiday party at the town's Community Center will begin at 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, with the arrival of Santa aboard a St. Johnsburg Volunteer Fire Co. fire truck.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2012 12:00 pm
At approximately 9:20 a.m. Nov. 22, Town of Niagara Police officers were dispatched for a report of a missing 8-year-old male from B Street in Cayuga Village. The parents reported that the juvenile male "went missing" from the residence after last being seen on the front porch.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2012 11:00 am
The Carnegie Art Center will present the puppet show, "Star Mother's Youngest Child," by theatreFigüren, at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Carnegie Art Center, 240 Goundry St., North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2012 11:00 am
On Nov. 27, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6328, The Clothe a Homeless Hero Act, which was introduced by Rep. Kathy Hochul.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2012 11:00 am
LaSalle Pride Inc. for the second year is selling a LaSalle Legacy Calendar, featuring historical photographs of the Village of LaSalle.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2012 10:55 am
The Tuscarora Indian School K-Kids recently concluded its 11th annual Canned Food Drive. Club adviser Paul Beatty reports the event encourages students in pre-K through sixth grade to collect non-perishable food items that are donated to families in need during the holiday season.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2012 07:00 am
The St. Francis Guild of Mount St. Mary's Hospital will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar on Friday, Dec. 7, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. It will be held in the hospital's south (main) lobby. Gift items will be offered along with holiday centerpieces, gift baskets, candy, scarves, cosmetics, jewelry and boutique items.
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Wed, Nov 28th 2012 01:20 pm
"Dancing With The Stars: All-Stars": Melissa Rycroft and Tony Dovolani were crowned champions of this all-star season, on the season finale Tuesday, Nov. 27, on the ABC Television Network. (photo by Adam Taylor/ABC)
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Wed, Nov 28th 2012 12:15 pm
Owner Sherry McDonald and The End of the Road Boutique celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, business and community leaders, elected officials and friends and family.
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Wed, Nov 28th 2012 09:30 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced the final design report and environmental study for the "Riverway" project will be available for public review beginning on Dec. 13 with a public open house, which will take place from 3 until 8 p.m. at the Art Gallery inside the Conference Center Niagara Falls, 101 Old Falls St.
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Wed, Nov 28th 2012 09:30 am
Students from Lewiston Dance Center are shown above rehearsing for the Village of Lewiston Christmas tree lighting at the Hennepin Park Gazebo. This weekend's holiday ceremony kicks off many activities planned in the village.
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Wed, Nov 28th 2012 07:00 am
Bravo's Emmy-nominated "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen," the groundbreaking digital video series hosted by Tom Colicchio, returns for its second season on Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 11:01 p.m.
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Wed, Nov 28th 2012 07:00 am
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced Monday that his office has sent letters to 75 nonprofits requesting information on their fundraising and relief activities related to Hurricane Sandy.
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Wed, Nov 28th 2012 07:00 am
Border Community SERVICE of Niagara University is offering a free emergency preparedness workshop for all Western New York Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.
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Wed, Nov 28th 2012 07:00 am
A more comfortable, energy-efficient home is within reach. This is the key message of "Irreconcilable Temperatures," an online campaign launched by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to educate the public in an amusing way about its "Home Performance with ENERGY STAR" program.
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Wed, Nov 28th 2012 07:00 am
The Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation has 2013 "Daily Drawing" calendars are available for $30 each. There are 365 chances to win more than $20,000 in prizes while supporting people with developmental disabilities in Niagara County.
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Wed, Nov 28th 2012 07:00 am
A highly-sought-after cellist with an acting career. A dynamic conductor who has won the JoAnn Falletta Award for Most Promising Female Conductor. These two guest artists make the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra's last concert before the holiday season sure to be a memorable evening.
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Wed, Nov 28th 2012 07:00 am
A live nativity will bring the Christmas story to life during Hilbert College's 15th annual Christmas celebration. The event runs from 2 until 4 p.m. on Dec. 2, and will include a children's Christmas party - complete with a visit from Santa - following the nativity.
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