Thu, Apr 5th 2012 12:45 pm
The Friday the 13th "Ghostly Gatherings" event in Lewiston takes place next weekend. Sponsored by Tour d'Elegance of Niagara, the Friday-Saturday event includes horse-drawn carriage rides along Center Street, a performance by the Lewiston Council on the Arts/Marble Orchard Players in the Presbyterian Cemetery, a wine tasting at Savory Sips and more.
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Thu, Apr 5th 2012 11:50 am
The world premiere comedy "Regrets Only," by L. Don Swartz, will be presented at the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda. The show is on stage May 3 at 7 p.m.; May 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m.; and on May 20 at 2 p.m.
"Regrets Only" features Joann V. Mis and Debby Koszelak Swartz as two grumpy Polish ladies, Lottie and Bernice, who crash a wedding reception and turn the celebration into a hysterical nightmare. "Regrets Only" is the fifth installment of the popular "Lottie & Bernice" series, following "Get Off My Cabbage," "The Lottie & Bernice Show," "Here We Sit" and "Danse Macabre."
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Thu, Apr 5th 2012 11:45 am
Darien Lake has announced the addition of more than $5 million in new attractions and significant park upgrades, as well as a new lower price on four-pack season passes.
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Thu, Apr 5th 2012 11:40 am
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, welcomes Lily Tomlin on Saturday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre (Center for the Arts, North Campus). The performance is presented by Beechwood Continuing Care. There will be a Q-and-A period following the performance.
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Thu, Apr 5th 2012 11:35 am
Television personality Quddus, best known from his days as the host of MTV's "Total Request Live," will host the highly anticipated ABC music competition series, "Duets."
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Thu, Apr 5th 2012 11:00 am
Dunkin' Donuts will support efforts to cure muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by collecting donations in its Buffalo-area restaurants to benefit the MDA through the "Make a Muscle, Make a Difference" campaign.
The initiative will run from April 8 through April 18 at participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants throughout the greater Buffalo area.
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Thu, Apr 5th 2012 07:00 am
The Lewiston Democratic Committee has announced U.S. Congresswoman Kathy Hochul, D-27th District, will be the keynote speaker at a brunch honoring several returning military personnel from the war on terrorism. The committee will honor its Lewiston Citizens of the Year for 2012 on Sunday, April 29, at the Niagara Frontier Country Club, 1058 Lake Road, Youngstown.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2012 11:10 pm
The NFL today announced the national television schedule for the 2012 preseason, which includes two "Sunday Night Football" games on NBC. The "SNF" preseason kicks off on Sunday, Aug. 19, when Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Indianapolis Colts, who own the first pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2012 11:10 pm
"The NFL on CBS" preseason schedule kicks off with Super Bowl Champion New York Giants hosting Chicago Bears.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2012 11:10 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, today highlighted several areas in this year's state budget - a budget that he was integral in helping to pass - which will help strengthen Western New York's economy and create jobs.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2012 11:05 pm
Project will enhance international tourism destination and create 240 construction-related jobs.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2012 11:00 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced a $29.7 million investment for New York Works projects to upgrade and repair six parks in Western New York.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2012 04:00 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C, Newfane, has announced that Yahoo informed him that the Town of Lockport Yahoo facility is safe from the layoffs and is, in fact, going to consolidate and expand.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2012 03:00 pm
As chairman of the Senate committee on environmental conservation for these last 16 months, I have advanced a number of reforms aimed at protecting the environment - from sponsoring New York's water withdrawal legislation that ensures compliance with the Great Lakes Compact, to advocating for enhancing our environmental protection fund. Nonetheless, I have encountered no single issue as critical, controversial and important as high-volume hydraulic fracturing (HVHF).
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Wed, Apr 4th 2012 02:10 pm
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority announced today that it has reached a licensing agreement with Funtime After Dark LLC to be the NFTA's waterfront concert promoter for the 2012 summer season.
Funtime plans on using the seven-acre site located on the outer harbor in the vicinity of the former Pier Restaurant to hold concerts from a variety of musical genres, including alternative, Canadian, southern and folk rock. Ticket prices will range from $30 pre-sale to $100 for a VIP ticket. Parking charges will range from $5 to $10.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2012 01:20 pm
The Mount St. Mary's Emergency Department received the Joseph Emmons Achievement Award at the Tri-Community Ambulance Companies annual installation dinner on Saturday, March 31.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2012 12:00 pm
Sister Simone Campbell, executive director of NETWORK, will deliver an address titled "Getting Engaged: Faith and the Political Process in America" at Niagara University's Castellani Art Museum on Thursday, April 19, at 5:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2012 11:45 am
The fourth annual "Run with the Rapids 5K Run/Walk" will be held on Saturday, May 19, in downtown Niagara Falls. This USA Track & Field-sanctioned race benefits the Downtown Niagara Falls Business Association.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2012 09:30 am
Last night on NBC's "Fashion Star," the remaining designers were challenged with executing one high end and one mass-market garment. Five hopeful designers' garments were purchased by three of America's top retailers: Macy's, H&M and Saks Fifth Avenue.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2012 09:25 am
The Niagara USA Chamber hosts a blender from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, at Shamus Restaurant, 98 West Ave., Lockport.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2012 09:00 am
At a special meeting Tuesday night, the Niagara County Legislature authorized the Niagara Area Development Corporation to fulfill Niagara University's application for assistance.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2012 07:00 am
Mount St. Mary's Hospital has announced that Dr. Sharmilee Thota has joined its staff of physicians and medical providers as it expands its maternity and gynecology services that it offers to the community.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2012 07:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University will be closed to the public during Niagara University's holiday recess, Thursday, April 5, through Monday, April 9. The museum reopens with regular hours on Tuesday, April 10.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara PAL under-19 boys soccer team announced its fifth annual basket auction fundraiser would take place from 6 until 9 p.m. on Friday, April 13, and from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 14. The event will be held at Summit Fitness Center, 6930 Williams Road, No. 3000, Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2012 06:55 am
The faculty and staff of Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School, Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls and St. Dominic Savio Middle School recently attended a professional development day to discuss the transition of the seventh and eighth grade middle school students to the high school.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2012 08:00 pm
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will showcase a new digital restoration of "To Kill a Mockingbird" in celebration of the film's 50th anniversary on Wednesday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2012 04:40 pm
CBS has reached agreements with David Letterman and Craig Ferguson for contract extensions to host their respective late night franchises - "The Late Show" and "The Late Late Show" - through 2014, it was announced today by Nina Tassler. Both series are produced by Worldwide Pants Inc.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2012 04:35 pm
Country band Emerson Drive came to the Niagara University campus on Friday, March 23. All proceeds from the concert went to the Wounded Warrior Project, an organization dedicated to raising money for injured service members.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2012 04:05 pm
Among the many talented frontrunners on NBC's "The Voice" - including Jesse Campbell, Charlotte Sometimes, Jamar Rogers, Juliet Simms and Jordis - the one performer who may have the most complete package is stage veteran Tony Vincent.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2012 03:30 pm
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter's office released the following statement today, upon her falling and breaking her leg.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2012 03:00 pm
Heejun Han was eliminated Thursday on "American Idol" after he received the fewest votes among the finalists.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2012 02:45 pm
CBS Sports and Turner Sports' exclusive coverage of the 2012 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship on Monday, April 2, earned an average fast national household rating/share of 12.3/19, up 5 percent from last year's 11.7/18 (Connecticut-Butler).
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2012 10:10 am
Emmy Award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris, star of the CBS comedy "How I Met Your Mother," returns to host The 66th Annual Tony Awards, to be broadcast live from The Beacon Theater in New York, Sunday, June 10 (8 to 11 p.m.), on the CBS Television Network.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2012 10:00 am
Niagara University has announced that Dr. Todd Schoepflin, an associate professor in its sociology department, has been ranked as one of the top professors in the U.S., according to The Princeton Review and www.RateMyProfessors.com.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2012 09:55 am
Amy Hope Witryol, D-Lewiston, announced her candidacy for the 62nd district state senate seat on March 30. In Niagara Falls, Witryol called on State Sen. George Maziarz to break the logjam between the state and the Seneca nation for $50 million-PLUS in casino funds owed Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2012 09:00 am
Anyone who has an interest in the diverse history of the Niagara Region is welcome to attend the Annual Congress of the Niagara County Federation of Historical Societies.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2012 08:55 am
The 12th annual Golf Raffle, chaired by Joe Cecconi, is taking place on Sunday, April 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Sanborn Fire Hall, 5811 Buffalo St.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2012 08:50 am
The Niagara County Legislature will hold a special meeting Tuesday, at 6 p.m., to discuss approving the issuance of up to $48,000,000 in tax-exempt revenue bonds by the Niagara Area Development Corporation to Niagara University.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2012 08:45 am
Sunnking, in partnership with Camp Good Days and Special Times, has created a program called "E-Scrap 4 Camp" to turn old electronics into funds to help improve the quality of life for children, adults and families whose lives have been touched by cancer.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2012 08:40 am
Drs. Mary McCourt and Lawrence Mielnicki, both Niagara University professors, are seeking females over age 18 to volunteer for a study that aims to detect biomarkers for breast cancer in the urine of women.
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