Fri, May 27th 2011 01:15 pm
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Fri, May 27th 2011 01:05 pm
Two of Niagara County's Department of Motor Vehicles offices have been forced to limit operations due to a catastrophic fiber-optic cable failure that has affected 29 counties around the state.
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Thu, May 26th 2011 05:00 pm
The following is a sampling of the calls the Town of Niagara Police responded to between April 29 and May 8.
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Thu, May 26th 2011 01:25 pm
Legislation to improve the operations of the state's Child and Adult Protective Services systems in order to prevent tragedies like the murder of 23-year-old North Collins resident Laura Cummings unanimously passed in the New York State Senate on Tuesday. It was sponsored by State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C, Newfane. The measure has been named "Laura Cummings' Law" in her memory.
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Thu, May 26th 2011 01:20 pm
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Thu, May 26th 2011 01:20 pm
The North Tonawanda History Museum at 54 Webster St., North Tonawanda, is seeking volunteers for training in cataloguing procedures, for reference library work, and exhibit development.
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Thu, May 26th 2011 01:15 pm
Applications are now available for the 21st annual Olde Sanborn Days Arts and Crafts Show to be held Saturday, July 9, and Sunday, July 10, at the Sanborn Volunteer Fire Co. grounds in Sanborn.
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Thu, May 26th 2011 01:15 pm
Driving is likely to be challenging in parts of Wheatfield in coming months due to state and county road projects.
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Thu, May 26th 2011 01:15 pm
The tradition of Memorial Day dates to 1868 when it was established as an event in May to clean and ornament the graves of fallen soldiers. It was first called Decoration Day.
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Thu, May 26th 2011 01:05 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes Mount St. Mary's commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations.
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Thu, May 26th 2011 11:30 am
"LIVE! with Regis and Kelly" is looking to help repair your special guy during "Fix My Man" week, July 4-8. "LIVE" hosts Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa are searching for viewers who love their men but feel that they have bad habits or annoyances, which need to be fixed.
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Thu, May 26th 2011 11:20 am
Stephen Powell of Odessa Pictures Buffalo, and the Lewiston Council on the Arts have collaborated to produce "War on the Niagara: A Trail of Revenge," a 10-minute video that describes a series of skirmishes and battles that broke out along the Niagara Frontier during the War of 1812. This exciting and colorful film takes a close look at some of those raids and retraces the steps of the marching armies.
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Thu, May 26th 2011 11:15 am
The Niagara Catholic High School administration, faculty, staff and the Class of 2011 announce the 36th commencement exercises will take place Friday, June 10, at 7 p.m. at the Historic Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda.
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Thu, May 26th 2011 10:40 am
The 10th season of "American Idol" came to a sensational conclusion Wednesday as Scotty McCreery was crowned the winner during the live two-hour season finale on FOX. McCreery, 17, from Garner, N.C., emerged as America's choice following Tuesday's record-shattering vote, which totaled over 122 million - the highest number in the show's history.
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Wed, May 25th 2011 05:30 pm
A record-breaking 122.4 million votes were cast following last night's "American Idol" performance show - the highest number of votes in the show's history. This incredible show of support for finalists Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery brings the total votes cast during season 10 to more than 730 million - the most of any season - and the grand total of votes cast since season one of to nearly 4.8 billion.
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Wed, May 25th 2011 05:30 pm
Renowned tennis star and certified trainer Anna Kournikova will join NBC's hit series "The Biggest Loser" for season 12 as the show's newest trainer. Her addition to "The Biggest Loser" team is one of many changes for season 12 of the show, which will premiere in September on NBC.
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Wed, May 25th 2011 01:00 pm
Democrat Kathy Hochul defeated Republican Assemblywoman Jane Corwin by an unofficial 47 percent to 43 percent of the vote in the special election Tuesday for the 26th Congressional District.
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Wed, May 25th 2011 11:50 am
Niagara University, in conjunction with the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy and the Connecticut Police Working Dog Association, will host a four-day canine support team and tactical training seminar from May 31 through June 3.
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Wed, May 25th 2011 10:50 am
Just in time for Father's Day, Niagara University is accepting registrations for an innovative, hands-on continuing education course that will teach participants how to cook competition-quality barbecue ribs from start to finish.
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Wed, May 25th 2011 10:45 am
And the winner is ...
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Wed, May 25th 2011 10:45 am
And the winner is ...
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Tue, May 24th 2011 07:00 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, today announced that the Assembly Majority finally agreed to address the state's skyrocketing property taxes by introducing a tax cap he and his colleagues had been supporting for months. Ceretto is hopeful that the legislation will begin the long awaited debate in the Assembly to cap taxes and will lead to the passage of a tax cap before the conclusion of this year's session.
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Tue, May 24th 2011 06:50 pm
It wasn't immediately obvious what John McCrea was getting at.
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Tue, May 24th 2011 05:45 pm
CBS Sports Spectacular presents "The Ultimate Barbecue Showdown" on Saturday, May 28 (2 p.m., ET; taped 4/2/11) from outside Reliant Stadium in Houston during the 2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Final Four. "The Ultimate Barbecue Showdown" has a host, four competitors and three judges, and adheres to KCBS (Kansas City BBQ Society) rules.
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Tue, May 24th 2011 05:40 pm
"Good Morning America" announced its sizzling 2011 summer concert series lineup with the hottest chart-topping acts in the country and the biggest names in music, a mix of the best pop, country and nostalgia acts around. There is something for everyone—from mega-watt stars including Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige and Jennifer Hudson to pop sensations Selena Gomez, Nicki Minaj, all Top 11 "American Idol" contestants, Taio Cruz, Florence + The Machine and The Goo Goo Dolls, to country superstars Brad Paisley and Miranda Lambert, plus the best nostalgia with The GO-GO's, and Debbie Gibson and Tiffany on stage together for the first time.
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Tue, May 24th 2011 05:35 pm
Stars of stage, film, TV and music celebrate Broadway's best as presenters on The 65th Annual Tony Awards, live from the Beacon Theatre, Sunday, June 12 (8 p.m., live) on the CBS Television Network.
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Tue, May 24th 2011 05:30 pm
Lewiston Assemblyman John Ceretto is inviting constituents of the 138th Assembly District to attend an open house at his Niagara Falls district office on Saturday, May 28. The open house will immediately follow the Niagara Falls Memorial Day parade and refreshments will be provided to those in attendance.
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Tue, May 24th 2011 05:20 pm
Actor, screenwriter and filmmaker Jon Heder ("Napoleon Dynamite," "Blades of Glory") will star in and executive-produce "Gulliver Quinn" (working title), a comedy series pilot for Disney XD, it was announced by Adam Bonnett, senior vice president of original programming for Disney Channels.
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Tue, May 24th 2011 05:10 pm
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Tue, May 24th 2011 05:00 pm
Artpark has planted the seeds for a new family festival. The "Fairy House Festival" will be held from noon until 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 5. This unique, outdoor, family-friendly festival features an afternoon in scenic Artpark and is filled with creative art activities, storytelling, games, a "Magical Maze" to wander through, a book signing by children's book author Tracy Kane, and a "Fairy House" tour throughout the woods and gardens of the park.
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Tue, May 24th 2011 08:35 am
Niagara University is pleased to announce that Monica Romeo has been promoted to director of counseling services following a national search.
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Tue, May 24th 2011 08:30 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will honor nine businesses and individuals at its annual Chamber Awards Gala, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston.
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Tue, May 24th 2011 08:25 am
Mayor Robert G. Ortt has announced the City of North Tonawanda will dedicate a park bench in honor and memory of LCPL Timothy G. Serwinowski, a U.S. Marine and North Tonawanda native, who was killed in action on June 21, 2010, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The dedication will be held on Saturday, May 28, at 11 a.m. in Veteran's Park on River Road.
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Tue, May 24th 2011 08:20 am
Get your taste buds ready, and discover great culinary and entertaining ideas. The third annual Tour of Kitchens and Homes takes place in the Lewiston area on Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12.
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Mon, May 23rd 2011 05:20 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, today helped pass legislation that will encourage tourism and help create local jobs in the Niagara Falls region. The bill establishes the temporary New York State War of 1812 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission, which will plan and execute a number of War of 1812 re-enactments and other tourism events.
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Mon, May 23rd 2011 10:45 am
New York State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey announces the agency will hold a series of workshops for municipalities and not-for-profit organizations interested in applying for Environmental Protection Fund grants.
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Mon, May 23rd 2011 10:35 am
For the fifth consecutive year, Niagara University has been named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service to the community. The honor roll, established in 2006 by the Corporation for National and Community Service, is the highest federal recognition a school can achieve for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement.
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Mon, May 23rd 2011 10:30 am
Uncovering one of the year's underreported national news stories will, ironically, heap significant exposure upon a team of Niagara University students.
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Mon, May 23rd 2011 10:15 am
Supporters enjoyed an evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing on the legendary Artpark stage at the "Black & White Ball" on Saturday. The event benefited Artpark & Company's summer-long programming.
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Sun, May 22nd 2011 03:00 pm
The Grand Island Town Board set aside May 13, 2011, as Winifred R. Zarbo Day throughout the Town of Grand Island in recognition of Zarbo's 90th birthday.
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