Wed, Sep 12th 2012 01:30 pm
Megadeth's Dave Mustaine has personally overseen a new 20th anniversary edition of the band's most popular album, 1992's double platinum-certified "Countdown to Extinction," to be released Nov. 6 by Capitol/EMI. After wrapping up their "TH1RT3EN World Tour" this fall, Megadeth will perform the acclaimed album in its entirety on their "Countdown to Extinction 20th Anniversary Tour" this November and December.
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Wed, Sep 12th 2012 01:30 pm
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto has announced the Conservative Party of New York endorsed him. This gives Ceretto the backing of the Republican, Independence and Conservative parties.
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Wed, Sep 12th 2012 07:00 am
Do you remember when ice was delivered by the ice man, an ice cream cone cost 3 cents, or when movies cost 14 cents? Are you nostalgic for the past? Well here's your chance to learn more about the Town of Porter and those who lived here over the past 200 years.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 04:35 pm
On Saturday evening, Sept. 22, Old Fort Niagara will present a special evening tour focusing on the construction of the 286-year-old French Castle. The tour will include live demonstrations of the woodworking, stonecutting and blacksmithing skills needed to erect the oldest building in the Great Lakes basin.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 04:00 pm
New York's leading small business association, the National Federation of Independent Business, has endorsed State Sen. George Maziarz for re-election in the 62nd Senate district.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 03:55 pm
Participants raise critically needed funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 03:50 pm
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has endorsed the re-election bid of Western New York State Sen. Mark J. Grisanti, R-I-Buffalo, the Grisanti campaign announced Tuesday.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 03:50 pm
U.S. Rep. Kathy Hochul released the following statement in recognition of the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks:
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 03:50 pm
National "Back to Church Sunday" draws participation of more than 12,000 congregations across the country.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 03:50 pm
The 12th annual Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival and Highland Games will take place in Olcott on Saturday, Sept. 15, and Sunday, Sept. 16, at Krull Park in historic Olcott Beach.
Recently, Krull Park was honored with a second-place finish in Coca-Cola's "America's Favorite Park Contest," and took home a $50,000 prize after receiving more than 21 million votes. The Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival has been held at Krull Park each year since 2002.
This year, the festival grounds have been split into eight regions so that festivalgoers have an easier time finding the events and attractions they want to attend.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 03:45 pm
The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council met to endorse 24 projects as priority projects for the second round of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's Regional Council initiative. The council also provided an update to the public on the progress of the "Buffalo Billion" initiative. Cuomo has tasked the WNYREDC with recommending an investment strategy that will leverage the state's $1 billion pledge and gain a 5:1 commitment from the private sector, resulting in more than $6 billion in total economic development impact.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 07:00 am
From Sept. 24 through Nov. 19, Independent Living of Niagara County will offer American Sign Language classes at 746 Portage Road, Niagara Falls. The class fee is $20 and the book fee is $20, too. For more information, contact, Jeanette Grimaldi at 716-402-5508, email jgrimaldi@wnyil.org or call toll free at 1-855-366-1042.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 07:00 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-North Buffalo, announced Monday that the Buffalo Niagara Partnership has endorsed his bid for re-election to represent the people of the 60th District in the New York State Senate.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse at Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara hosts its next "hands-on" seminar at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, at 2510 Niagara Falls Blvd. (between Sy and Witmer roads).
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 07:00 am
The start of the school year marks the beginning of rehearsals for the Greater Niagara Ballet Company's presentation of "The Nutcracker." The family-oriented holiday production showcases dancers and character performers under the direction of artistic director Beverley Feder, FISTD.
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Mon, Sep 10th 2012 05:30 pm
The remaining six acts head to the finals to compete for the $1 million prize and a headlining show in Las Vegas; grand finale show to feature an all-star lineup of guest performances, including Justin Bieber, Green Day, NE-YO, Blue Man Group.
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Mon, Sep 10th 2012 04:40 pm
Lewiston was abuzz with a different type of balls and strikes Monday as Frontier Lanes, the village's 54-year bowling alley, reopened for business.
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Mon, Sep 10th 2012 09:30 am
In profiling Dr. Kalen Churcher for a March 2012 publication highlighting the "20 most intriguing professor on campus," communication studies student Tiffany Hyman described the fifth-year professor as a rising star. It turns out she's not the only one who thinks so.
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Mon, Sep 10th 2012 09:25 am
When the new school year begins at the fictional McKinley High School, one of the new faces roaming the hallways will be familiar to Western New York audiences. Jacob Artist, a 2010 graduate of Williamsville South, has joined the cast of "Glee." He stars as Jake, the younger half-brother of the show's original bad boy, Puck.
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Mon, Sep 10th 2012 07:00 am
Starting this semester, Niagara University's College of Education is preparing to offer academic degrees and coursework tailored to those working, or seeking to work, in the area of developmental disabilities and community habilitation.
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Mon, Sep 10th 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara Frontier State Park Region has announced that the annual permit lottery for the 2012 pheasant hunting season will take place Friday, Sept. 28. This will include the drawing for both the youth hunt and the regular season hunt.
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Mon, Sep 10th 2012 07:00 am
The Business Council of New York State Inc. has released its 2012 Voters' Guide, which measures New York State legislators' commitment to promoting fiscal reform and improving the state's economic climate by scoring their votes on key legislation during the 2012 session.
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Mon, Sep 10th 2012 07:00 am
The Rivershore Foundation presents Rivershore's third annual gala dinner, "Pathways to Excellence," on Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the Niagara Falls Country Club, 505 Mountain View Drive.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 01:00 pm
This Monday on FOX, home cooks Josh Marks and Christine Ha will compete for $250,000 and a cookbook deal on "MasterChef." Josh was eliminated earlier in the season but was given the opportunity to return upon his winning a cook-off with other departed cast members. Christine, who is blind, has survived each and every "Mystery Box" challenge while "wowing" judges Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Graham Elliot in the elimination battles.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 12:35 pm
Seeing is believing for the Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees, which voted Thursday in favor of a new plan for 700 Center St., after meeting at the location and viewing exterior alterations made in contrast to a pre-approved remodel proposal.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 11:20 am
The following is a sampling of calls received by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office from the Town of Niagara and Wheatfield areas between Aug. 13 and 26.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 11:15 am
The following is a sampling of calls received by the Town of Niagara Police Department between Aug. 20 and 30. During that period the department answered 234 calls.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 11:15 am
The Erie County Sheriff's Office responded to 176 calls from Aug. 25 to 31. Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 11:15 am
Susan Zinter and Sheila Daminski have joined their unique and knowledgeable backgrounds and decided now was the time to go into business together.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 11:10 am
A big-screen television was dedicated in memory of Library Trustee and Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library Treasurer Scott Smith.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 11:10 am
St. Stephen School opened for the 2012-13 school year on Tuesday with a half day of classes.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 11:05 am
The following incidents occurred from Aug. 27 to Sept. 2, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 38 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has responded to 987 calls so far this year.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 11:00 am
The Grand Island Town Board issued a pair of proclamations at its meeting on Tuesday.
The first recognized the 50th anniversary of the Grand Island Historical Society.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 11:00 am
Grand Island shook off some nerves and beat Kenmore East 26-14 in the first Section VI football game of the season on Sept. 1.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 10:55 am
A committee has been formed to plan a new parade on Grand Island.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 10:55 am
Kaegebein Elementary School recognized a group of unsung heroes in education Thursday.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 10:50 am
Grand Island Fire Chief Kevin Koch reports that Grand Island firefighter/medics have had to contend with five motor vehicle accidents within the three-day period from Aug. 30 through Sept. 1. He noted that this disturbing pattern of frequent MVAs has persisted since a July 9 triple fatality on the I-190.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 10:40 am
Nationally syndicated morning talk show "LIVE! with Kelly and Michael" will showcase an all-star lineup of musicians who will take the "LIVE" stage in the first weeks of the show's 25th season. Top artists from rock to pop, country and R&B will perform their latest hits and chat with the hosts.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 10:35 am
Katie Leclerc (ABC Family's "Switched at Birth") and John Henson (ABC's "Wipeout") make their first appearances on the show; a weeklong series features the co-hosts' favorite summer recipes.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 10:30 am
What are the greatest television shows of all time? Who are our favorite TV mom and dad? Who is our favorite television host of all time? It's America's turn to decide, as a collaboration between ABC News and People Magazine gave TV fans the opportunity to vote online at www.bestintelevision.com for their favorites of all time.
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