Wed, Jan 4th 2012 12:00 pm
Five NYS regional tourism offices, in collaboration with the International Peace Garden Foundation, unveiled a new trail map pinpointing 17 historical sites. The gardens mark 200 years of peace between Canada and the U.S.
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Wed, Jan 4th 2012 11:50 am
State of County address calls on state to fund own programs.
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Wed, Jan 4th 2012 11:50 am
Legislature Chairman William L. Ross, C-Wheatfield, delivered the following State of the County address at the Niagara County Courthouse on Tuesday. The night marked the start of Ross's ninth term as chairman of the Legislature:
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Wed, Jan 4th 2012 11:45 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, and State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-I-Newfane, are calling on residents to sign and/or return "Empower Niagara" petitions urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo to appoint a Niagara County resident to the New York Power Authority's board of trustees by Friday, Jan. 6. To date, more than 1,000 signatures have been collected, which will be delivered to the governor's office next week.
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Wed, Jan 4th 2012 11:45 am
Artpark rang in the new year by launching a T-shirt design contest that is now under way and open to public. The Lewiston venue invites amateur, professional and student artists to create a fresh design to embody all that is "Artpark."
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Wed, Jan 4th 2012 11:40 am
The "Cake Boss" is coming back to Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel this February as the "Kitchen Boss." Buddy Valastro, a master chef and star of shows "Cake Boss" and "Kitchen Boss" on TLC, provides an up-close, interactive, Italian-cooking demonstration at Seneca Niagara Events Center.
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Wed, Jan 4th 2012 11:40 am
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, will present "Kaleidescopika" on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
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Wed, Jan 4th 2012 11:40 am
Beginning January 1, 2012, any organization engaged in the collection of solid waste for delivery to a New York state solid waste management facility (i.e. private or municipal solid waste haulers/transporters), businesses, private or public corporations, not-for-profit corporations and government entities are prohibited from disposing of electronic equipment in landfills. Exceptions to the current law include individuals or household consumers.
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Wed, Jan 4th 2012 11:00 am
18 celebrities will compete to win money for charity and the title of "Celebrity Apprentice."
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Wed, Jan 4th 2012 07:00 am
Chris Castellani, president of Supermarket Liquors and Wines, recently completed a fundraising effort to benefit the Toys for Tots fund.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2012 03:15 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, State Sen. Mark Grisanti and Assemblyman John Ceretto - state leaders representing Niagara County - joined a host of elected officials today in denouncing the reprehensible allegations of widespread animal maltreatment at the Niagara County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2012 12:40 pm
The Miss America Organization and ABC recently announced that Brooke Burke-Charvet will join Chris Harrison as co-host of "The 2012 Miss America Pageant," which will be telecast live from the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Jan. 14, (9 to 11 p.m.) on ABC. Burke was co-host of ABC's live telecast of the 2011 Miss America Pageant with Harrison. The 2011 pageant drew ABC's biggest non-sports audience in the timeslot since April 2009, reaching 14.6 million viewers nationwide.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2012 12:35 pm
Calling all ladies! After a fabulous first "Girls Night Out" in Las Vegas, "LIVE! with Kelly" is bringing the party to the big city with "Girls Night Out: New York Edition." During the week of Jan. 30, one lucky viewer and up to four of her friends will come to the city that never sleeps for the trip of a lifetime, complete with a night on the town with "LIVE!" host Kelly Ripa.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2012 11:50 am
The Town of Niagara will hold its 2012 re-organization meeting on Monday, Jan. 9, at 6 p.m. at the Calvin K. Richards Senior Center, 7000 Lockport Road (in Veterans' Memorial Park). This meeting will be the official bicentennial celebration kickoff as the Town of Niagara celebrates its 200th birthday.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2012 11:50 am
Recently, six members of the Erie County Farm Bureau joined hundreds of other farm bureau members from across the Empire State in Binghamton for the New York Farm Bureau's State Annual Meeting. The event marks the time when policies are debated and voted upon by county appointed delegates. These discussions determine the agricultural policy issues to be adopted by the organization for 2012.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2012 11:45 am
The Neptune Ski Club hosted its "Ski-A-Thon 2012" over the weekend.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2012 11:45 am
The Niagara University Family Business Center will celebrate its ninth anniversary on Thursday, Jan. 19, with a celebration and awards banquet at Rich's Renaissance. This year's event will honor:
•Kraftwerks Inc. with the Leadership Award
•SoPark Corporation with the Vision Award
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2012 09:50 am
Lockport Community Television announces its winter 2012 training classes in television production. Learn to produce programming using LCTV's equipment and studio or using your own equipment for airing on the local Time Warner cable system.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2012 09:50 am
As representatives in the 15-member Niagara County Legislature were sworn in around Niagara County this past weekend, several were taking oaths for the first time as elected officials.
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Mon, Jan 2nd 2012 12:10 pm
CBS recently announced additional mid-season schedule moves, including the premiere of the next edition of "The Amazing Race" and new Friday time periods for "Undercover Boss" and "A Gifted Man."
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Mon, Jan 2nd 2012 12:00 pm
Cannons were fired multiple times Sunday at Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown as a salute to Fort George, Ontario, during the "Lieutenant Governor's Levee."
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Mon, Jan 2nd 2012 11:55 am
(Via readMedia) Private and public waste haulers/transporters and solid or hazardous waste management facilities can no longer dispose of electronic waste, such as televisions, computers, computer peripherals, etc., in a solid or hazardous waste management facility located in New York, announced the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
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Mon, Jan 2nd 2012 11:55 am
Unseasonably warm temperatures and wet grounds forced Ransomville Speedway officials to postpone the 12th annual Hangover 150 for the second consecutive year.
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Mon, Jan 2nd 2012 11:55 am
Congresswoman Kathy Hochul released the following statement after Time Warner Cable and MSG Networks failed to reach an agreement on carrier fees, causing subscribers to lose coverage beginning Jan. 1:
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Mon, Jan 2nd 2012 11:20 am
Surrounded by family, friends, top county elected officials and judges, Niagara County's new family court judge was sworn in Sunday.
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Mon, Jan 2nd 2012 11:15 am
New year, new fund-raising campaign for the Niagara Falls Air Base.
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Mon, Jan 2nd 2012 11:15 am
The 2012 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers from Citizen's Bank Park in Philadelphia, which was scheduled to air today at 1 p.m., will now start at 3 p.m. on NBC to facilitate optimal game conditions, the NHL announced Sunday. NBC Sports will still begin its live NHL Winter Classic pre-game coverage at 1 p.m. with interviews, features and other content.
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Mon, Jan 2nd 2012 07:00 am
Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249, 2121 Grand Island Blvd., will host an all-you-can-eat "Soup Night."
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Mon, Jan 2nd 2012 07:00 am
As always, it will be the largest gymnastics competition to be held in Western New York this year. And, for 2012, the Graffiti Invitational, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 7 and 8, will again take place at the Conference Center Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Jan 2nd 2012 07:00 am
As 2011 draws to a close, ring in the new year with skin-saving resolutions suggested by the Skin Cancer Foundation. From seeing a dermatologist, to ending your tanning routine and practicing sun protection as a way of life, here are five healthy skin habits for next year:
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Sat, Dec 31st 2011 07:00 am
Orleans/Niagara BOCES will be starting its winter/spring driver and traffic education course on Feb. 6, 2012.
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Sat, Dec 31st 2011 07:00 am
The Youngstown Yacht Club announced its installation of new officers for the 2012 yachting season. New officers include:
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Sat, Dec 31st 2011 07:00 am
The year 2011 is now fading into memory.
As we eagerly anticipate what's to come in 2012, we now look back at what was 2011. It was certainly memorable, with changes, countless ones, on a global, national, local, and even a personal scale.
For some it was a year of high expectations, some achieved. For others it might have been frustrations, possibly loss. You can say one thing though - we were all impacted by the events that occurred in the last year in some form or another.
What follows is a brief look at some of the major news reported on in the Sentinel coverage area over the past year. News, which will likely continue to impact area residents in 2012 and beyond.
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Fri, Dec 30th 2011 03:55 pm
As the countdown to the new year begins, the Sentinel takes a look back at 10 Village of Lewiston topics covered in 2011, all of which will impact residents in 2012.
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Fri, Dec 30th 2011 12:00 pm
Stars "Come on Down" and play for their favorite charities.
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Fri, Dec 30th 2011 12:00 pm
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents "Rhythm of the Dance," presented by the National Dance Co. of Ireland, on Sunday, March 8 for performances at 2 and 7:30 p.m.
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Fri, Dec 30th 2011 12:00 pm
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents "Best of Both: A Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John" for one performance only on Friday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m.
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Fri, Dec 30th 2011 12:00 pm
Yancey's Fancy launched its new website, www.yanceysfancy.com, with 360 Professional Services Group.
Known as "New York's Artisan Cheese," Yancey's Fancy has launched more than 50 varieties of specialty cheeses that reintroduce the flavors that made New York famous for handcrafted cheddar cheeses many years ago.
In need of a website that reflected dedication to their craft, the graphic design team at 360 PSG provided Yancey's Fancy with a full custom design that spotlights the company's complete selection of artisan cheeses. Additionally, visitors to the site can now easily search for recipes, view upcoming events, and contact customer service.
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Fri, Dec 30th 2011 12:00 pm
Jan. 2 is an important day for the NBC Sports Group as it broadcasts the 2012 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic at 1 p.m. on NBC and launches the NBC Sports Network, currently VERSUS, immediately following the game at 4 p.m. with a special NHL Live post-game show hosted by Bob Costas from Philadelphia.
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Fri, Dec 30th 2011 11:00 am
Keeping up a 41-year tradition, free coffee and hot tea will be available to travelers along the New York State Thruway on New Year's Eve.
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