Thu, Jun 14th 2012 08:45 am
Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel is home this week to Nik Wallenda, who will make worldwide history on Friday evening when he crosses directly over the breathtaking Niagara Falls on a two-inch high-wire.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2012 07:00 am
Historic Holy Trinity will hold an antique/collectibles show and flea market on Saturday, June 23, on the complex grounds at 1419 Falls St. Niagara Falls. The show runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2012 10:45 pm
Perfection. Magic. All under a star-filled sky and flawless evening weather in Lewiston. Sting and Police fans alike were dazzled in every way on this practically perfect concert night.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2012 10:20 pm
Local students from LaSalle Preparatory School in Niagara Falls, St. Peter's R.C. School in Lewiston, and the Community Charter School and Elmwood Village Charter School in Buffalo are joining daredevil Nik Wallenda and his team Thursday, June 14, at 10:30 a.m. for a unique, behind the scenes look at the science behind his historic walk across Niagara Falls. The event is taking place at the walk site, Terrapin Point on Goat Island, and also includes a student Q-and-A opportunity with Wallenda and representatives from the companies that built and set up the walk's rigging.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2012 09:55 am
On Wednesday, the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency board of directors accepted an application for assistance for consideration from Merani Holdings LLC. The company is proposing to build a 7,800-square-foot restaurant adjacent to the Holiday Inn at 114 Buffalo Ave., in the City of Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2012 09:00 am
The New York State Senate has passed a bill (S.7110), sponsored by Sen. Mark Grisanti, that would allow a brew-pub owner to also open a restaurant.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2012 09:00 am
The people who appreciate Lewiston's rich history and successes get together in style. This year, they will gather at the Niagara Falls Country Club at 6 p.m. on June 27 for the Lewiston Historical Association's annual celebration. The dinner is open to the public and reservations, available for $30, can be made by calling the Lewiston Museum at 716-754-4214.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2012 09:00 am
For Richard Rutland, the opportunity to serve as Niagara County's new 4th District coroner seemed the perfect capstone to a career that had included time as both an emergency responder and a funeral director.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2012 09:00 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti has announced the passage of S.6368A, which will change the labor law to make it an authorized absence for members of the volunteer fire department and volunteer ambulance squads when they respond to a state of emergency declared by the federal or state government.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2012 09:00 am
Vineyard & Winery Management Magazine presented local winemaker Vizcarra Vineyards at Becker Farms with its prestigious Best Fruit and Best of Class for White Fruit Wines awards, as well as a gold medal, at the 2012 U.S. National Wine Competition in April.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2012 09:00 am
The New York State Department of Transportation is reminding motorists attending the Nik Wallenda event on June 15 in the City of Niagara Falls that they should expect heavy traffic and limited parking in the downtown area.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2012 08:55 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, joined fellow legislators Tuesday in promoting the agricultural and dairy industries of New York at the Assembly Minority Conference's Dairy Day reception in Albany. The annual event takes place during June every year in recognition of National Dairy Month.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2012 08:55 am
Thousands will gather at Terrapin Point on Goat Island in Niagara Falls State Park Friday night to watch Nik Wallenda step into the history books as the only daredevil to transverse Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2012 08:55 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-60th, announced Tuesday the Senate has passed bill S.6664, which authorizes a real property tax exemption of 35 percent for a period of no longer than 20 years for homes that are certified green by either being LEED-ND certified or by the National Association of Home Builders.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2012 08:50 am
AAA Western and Central New York has revealed the latest issue of Member Connection magazine, featuring Niagara Falls on the cover.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2012 03:20 pm
As the video explains, a disagreement between Artpark & Company and the Village of Lewiston has resulted in a second paid parking lot on the plateau.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2012 09:00 am
The Rainbow Bridge, the closest international crossing to Nik Wallenda's tightrope walk across the Niagara River gorge Friday, will be open to vehicular and pedestrian traffic as usual, but cannot be used as a viewing platform.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2012 09:00 am
In the aftermath of the Grand Island EZPass Walk-In Center closing on June 8, Grand Island residents, who need to utilize cash to make payments on their EZPass accounts, have the option of physically going to the New York State Thruway Authority office.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2012 08:55 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto voted Monday in favor of the Internet system for tracking overprescribing, or I-STOP, legislation that would require doctors to file prescriptions for medications into an online database. Pharmacists would then access the database to confirm requests for medication that might be addictive or dangerous if abused.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 05:30 pm
A meeting was held Monday morning by Niagara USA hospitality constituents to discuss the most recent information regarding Nik Wallenda's June 15 wirewalk across Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 05:15 pm
"LIVE! with Kelly," host Kelly Ripa has announced a new search that will gladden the hearts of parents everywhere: "LIVE's Cutest Kid Search."
All parents think their children are the cutest, and now "LIVE" is giving them the chance to show they're right.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 05:15 pm
Steve Vai is a virtuoso guitarist, visionary composer, and consummate producer. At age 12, he started taking guitar lessons from Joe Satriani. At 18, he began his professional musical career transcribing for, and then playing with, the legendary Frank Zappa. More than three decades, 15-million in album sales, and three Grammy Awards later, Vai has proven himself, in his own right, one of music's true originals.
Vai performs at the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 05:15 pm
The Fabulous Thunderbirds featuring Kim Wilson will playing at the Bear's Den Showroom, at the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, 310 Fourth St., Niagara Falls, at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 6.
For more than 30 years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American band. The group's distinctive and powerful sound, influenced by a diversity of musical styles, manifested itself into a unique musical hybrid via such barnburners as "Tuff Enuff" and "Wrap It Up."
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 05:10 pm
Gordon Ramsay opens the doors to "Hotel Hell" with a two-night series premiere event Monday, Aug. 13 (8 p.m.), and Tuesday, Aug. 14 (8 p.m.), on FOX.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 03:55 pm
"SAL" the surgical robot completed its 50th surgery at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on Monday.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 02:35 pm
It's going to be a busy week at the Hard Rock Café Niagara Falls, USA, 333 Prospect St. (adjacent to Old Falls Street).
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 01:55 pm
New York State Independence Party Chairman Frank MacKay released the following statement Monday regarding his party's endorsement of Assemblyman John D. Ceretto for re-election in the 145th New York State Assembly District.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 12:50 pm
Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel will soon brighten the Niagara Falls skyline and greet visitors in a big way.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
Following this past weekend's final round performance with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Celil Refik Kaya of Turkey captured first place honors in the fourth biennial JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition. Eight classical guitarists, representing eight nations, competed throughout the week in the competition, presented by WNED and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
Kaya receive a prize package featuring $10,000 cash (U.S.); a return engagement with the BPO and appearances with the Virginia Symphony (where Falletta is music director), at the Round Top Music Festival in Texas and other venues; a concert guitar by Gabriel Hernandez Jimenez, Mexico; and a crystal trophy.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
This week marks the beginning of free concerts in the Village of Youngstown. Each Friday, from 7 until 9 p.m. in Falkner Park, bands will perform for guests and visitors.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
The scene around Delaware Park was a sea of pink Saturday as close to 7,000 participated in this year's Susan G. Komen Western New York Race for the Cure. Teams of runners and walkers have raised more than $500,000 to date in the fight against breast cancer, with more donations expected as additional fundraising continues.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
Lewiston-Porter Middle School technology teacher Mr. Mark Rivard and his tech students have been working furiously on making wooden candleholders for Lewiston Relay For Life's luminaria ceremony.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
The David Nolf Band opens for The Audition and Marianas Trench on Wednesday, June 13, at The Rapids Theatre, 1711 Main St., Niagara Falls. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the 7 p.m. event.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
Since the summer of 1995, Jesse Gooch, owner of Painters Plus, has hosted an annual party for family and friends. This party came to be known as "GoochFest." Gooch has donated funds raised at this event to local charities, including The Lions Club of Wheatfield and Niagara Hospice.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti has announced that bill S.5509B, which he sponsored, would amend the tax law to specify what percentage of the public safety communications surcharge funds shall go to counties and local governments.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
Officers for 2012-13 for Grand Island Professional Women's Chapter, New York State Women Inc., will be installed at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 21, in Four Points by Sheraton, Buffalo Avenue in Niagara Falls. Susan Mager, resident of New York State Women, will install chapter officers.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University announces that the opening reception for a new exhibition presented in conjunction with the War of 1812 Bicentennial Celebration will take place from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 10, at the museum.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
Preparations are now under way for the annual Cruise & Schmooze. The 2012 edition of the Niagara River Cruise & Schmooze, which benefits Niagara Hospice, will take place on Friday, July 13.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
Pubfest 2012 is set for June 15-17 and promises to be bigger and better than ever.
"It's going to be gigantic, this year is by far the biggest ever," said Ken Scibetta, founder of Pubfest and co-owner of the Lewiston Village Pub on Center Street.
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Sat, Jun 9th 2012 07:00 am
Town of Porter announces it will conduct registration for those interested in participating in its summer recreation program, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, June 27 and 28, at the Stevenson Elementary School gym in Ransomville.
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