Tue, Jul 10th 2012 02:45 pm
It's no secret why fans of the USA Network's hit spy series "Covert Affairs" tune in week after week: charismatic star Piper Perabo. Interview; video preview.
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Tue, Jul 10th 2012 01:20 pm
Artpark & Company announces tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, July 13, for "An Evening with Bob Dylan." The famed singer will perform inside the Mainstage Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 6. Doors open at 7 p.m.
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Tue, Jul 10th 2012 10:00 am
The Niagara River Greenway Commission announces the seventh annual Paddles Up Niagara will take place along the southeastern shores of Grand Island on Saturday, July 28.
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Tue, Jul 10th 2012 09:35 am
Niagara University has announced that its newly redesigned Eagle magazine has won a 2012 APEX Grand Award for Publication Excellence.
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Tue, Jul 10th 2012 09:15 am
The broadcast network premiere of the new half-hour special on the history and evolution of the Batmobile - "The Batmobile" - will air on Monday, July 16 (8 p.m.) on The CW.
The special will have its world premiere screening at Comic Con in San Diego on July 12, where all six of the Batmobiles from film and television will also appear for the first time together.
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Tue, Jul 10th 2012 09:05 am
Monday evening, Rep. Kathy Hochul, NY-26, supported the passage of two bills that will help veterans transition back into civilian life: the Veteran Skills to Jobs Act and the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2012.
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Tue, Jul 10th 2012 09:00 am
ABC Preschool is hosting an open house for parents of prospective 3 and 4 year olds from 6:30 until 8 p.m. on Aug. 21.
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Tue, Jul 10th 2012 08:55 am
From squirrels on Jet Skis to talking dogs and playful cats, we all love watching our pets perform for the camera. And now, your best video snapshots can win you a $25 gift certificate to Furry Friends Too Pet Foods & Supplies.
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Tue, Jul 10th 2012 07:00 am
Next week, First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston, 505 Cayuga St., will celebrate another great year of Vacation Bible School. This year's theme is "Son-Surf - A Beach Bash VBS." Included in the activities will be crafts, music, games, and a Bible story for the day.
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Tue, Jul 10th 2012 07:00 am
Once again, Niagara River Lodge No. 785 of F. & A. Masons is sponsoring a safety identification booth at the firehouse during Old Sanborn Days. The booth will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 14, and on Sunday, July 15, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
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Mon, Jul 9th 2012 07:35 pm
On Monday, Emmy-winning syndicated morning show "LIVE! with Kelly" announced the 10 semi-finalists for "LIVE's Coast-To-Coast Co-Host Search," which will give one lucky viewer the chance to go from watching "LIVE" at home to co-hosting for a day with Kelly Ripa.
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Mon, Jul 9th 2012 02:00 pm
Tom Igiel has been chairman of the chicken barbecue and silent auction at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church for 10 years. To him, it's more than just a chicken dinner fundraiser, it's a means to bring the 100 or so families in the parish together.
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Mon, Jul 9th 2012 12:25 pm
Turner Classic Movies will remember the life and career of Academy Award-winning actor Ernest Borgnine with a 24-hour marathon of his films on Thursday, July 26.
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Mon, Jul 9th 2012 12:15 pm
Singer, actress and "The X Factor" judge Demi Lovato is set to host "Teen Choice 2012," airing live Sunday, July 22 (8 until 10 p.m.), on FOX.
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Mon, Jul 9th 2012 12:15 pm
A recent view of safety data from more than 1,000 hospitals in 44 states by Consumer Reports magazine shows that Mount St. Mary's Hospital is ranked in the Top 10 for safety in New York.
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Mon, Jul 9th 2012 12:10 pm
Legendary ska-punk band Sublime with Rome join forces with Rochester's Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad to create the ultimate summer party on July 10 as part of the "Tuesday in the Park" concert series at Artpark. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Outdoor Amphitheater.
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Mon, Jul 9th 2012 12:05 pm
Children can now register for the 55th Niagara County Peach Festival Peach Blossom and Peach Fuzz competitions.
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Mon, Jul 9th 2012 09:00 am
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Mon, Jul 9th 2012 07:30 am
Grand Island locals in the news this week.
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Mon, Jul 9th 2012 07:15 am
Grand Island resident and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agent Christopher J. Dlugokinski was recognized for his part in courageous rescue efforts undertaken on July 19, 2011.
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Mon, Jul 9th 2012 07:00 am
Niagara Hospice director of volunteer services, Alice Beck, recently announced several new volunteer opportunities with Niagara Hospice and the Niagara Hospice Alliance.
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Mon, Jul 9th 2012 07:00 am
The highly anticipated "Mighty Niagara" half-marathon will be held on Saturday, Sept. 22, at 9 a.m.
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Mon, Jul 9th 2012 07:00 am
Patients who are receiving home health care from Hospice of Buffalo and Erie County received a special surprise with their pharmacy delivery over the Fourth of July holiday, thanks to the faculty and students at Kaegebein Elementary School.
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Mon, Jul 9th 2012 07:00 am
Golfers from in and around Grand Island came out on Monday, June 25, for the first-ever Grand Island School Business Alliance Golf Outing at River Oaks Golf Course.
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Mon, Jul 9th 2012 07:00 am
More than 100 golfers teed off at River Oaks Golf Club to support an Island boy with autism.
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 09:00 am
On June 26 at Coca-Cola Field in Buffalo, Chuck Thore of Harvey Road was the honorary PALS member (Person with ALS) at a Buffalo Bisons game, and got to throw out the first pitch of the game with the assistance of his wife Kristen, and step-daughter Sarah Brand.
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 08:00 am
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 07:00 am
The Erie County Sheriff's Office reports its officers responded to 177 calls from June 16 to 22. Below is a sampling of incidents the ECSO reported to the Island Dispatch.
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 07:00 am
The Orange Cat Coffee Co. hosts live entertainment each Friday, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., on its patio at 703 Center St., Lewiston.
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 01:25 am
A new concert series has been added to Artpark's eventful summer lineup. The "Sundays in July" concert series will kick off July 8 and run for four consecutive Sundays through July 29 with shows at 3 p.m. in Artpark's Mainstage Theater.
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 01:20 am
An elite group of Rochester's Empire Statesmen, an award-winning drum and bugle corps, will perform this weekend at Darien Lake.
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 01:15 am
The following activity occurred Monday, June 25, to Sunday, July 1, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 92 responses during this period.
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 01:15 am
Many homeowners have already been enjoying grilling and other outdoor amenities for the past few months. Gas grills, portable fire pits, and patio heaters make outdoor spaces comfortable places to gather. ... If they are used properly.
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 01:15 am
Despite Mother Nature's best efforts - Ransomville Speedway pulled off its races Tuesday night for the third annual "Battle at the Border." Presented by Waste Management and Gater Racing News, the event proved to be action packed for the 2,200 in attendance. As has been the norm on Fridays this season, close to 100 cars filled the pit area for this mid-week special.
Danny Johnson of Rochester took top honors aboard the Mighty Taco/DIRTcar 358 Modified 75-lap main. Johnson threaded the needle on lap 18 splitting the likes of leader Ryan Susice and Chad Brachmann.
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 01:10 am
As another school year has come to a close, members of the Lewiston-Porter Middle School Builders Club can reflect on the fun and fulfilling volunteer work they participated in.
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 01:05 am
On Friday, July 13, the HSBC Bank branch in Lewiston will convert to a KeyBank branch. Here are some helpful tips, courtesy of KeyBank (www.key.com).
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 01:00 am
Proceeds from a spaghetti dinner presented by the Lewiston-Porter National Junior Honor Society will assist Old Fort Niagara with its upcoming bicentennial celebrations.
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