Tue, May 10th 2011 03:00 pm
The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo will once again present its technical theater program. The program is scheduled from Aug. 15-17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Center for the Arts, North Campus. Registration and fee are required.
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Tue, May 10th 2011 02:55 pm
Blake Shelton, one of the musician coaches on NBC's new vocal competition series "The Voice," is showcasing the world premiere of his latest music video "Honey Bee" on NBC.com today.
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Tue, May 10th 2011 02:50 pm
CBS News will conduct a special town hall meeting on the economy with President Barack Obama on Wednesday, May 11.
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Tue, May 10th 2011 02:45 pm
NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products and Walgreens are teaming to introduce an exclusive line of "The Biggest Loser" branded meal alternative bars and shakes. The products will be offered in all of the more than 7,600 Walgreens stores nationwide beginning in May.
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Tue, May 10th 2011 02:40 pm
Actor and writer Bill Hader ("Saturday Night Live") is coming to Turner Classic Movies this summer to host the network's popular TCM "Essentials Jr." showcase. Hader will present 13 films that are ideal for parents to introduce to kids, beginning Sunday, June 5, at 8 p.m. (ET) with "The Adventures of Robin Hood" (1938), the colorful tale starring Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland.
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Tue, May 10th 2011 02:35 pm
Western New York electricity customers now have an incentive and easy way to save up to $150 a year in electrical costs racked up by older, energy-wasting refrigerators. All they need to do is schedule a free pick up, and receive a $30 incentive reward in return.
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Tue, May 10th 2011 02:30 pm
When Dr. Thomas Chambers sent out a February request for K-12 teachers nationwide to apply for a summer residential program that will investigate the storied history of Old Fort Niagara, he was uncertain of what type of response he would receive.
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Tue, May 10th 2011 10:05 am
On the heels of a highly successful Mother's Day weekend, The Silo Restaurant management hopes to expand the eatery's storage space.
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Tue, May 10th 2011 09:45 am
A source of contention in the Village of Lewiston last year, the Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours' portable restroom trailer may return to Water Street this summer.
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Tue, May 10th 2011 09:40 am
The tavern at 490 Center St., adjacent to Casa Antica, has new operators and is expected to open this summer in the Village of Lewiston. Partners Kurt Minervino, John DiMino and Christopher Salada are converting the former bar into an upscale lounge complete with high-end wines, imported beers, music and a special menu courtesy of their restaurant neighbor.
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Mon, May 9th 2011 04:35 pm
NBCs "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" (Monday-Friday, 12:35 a.m. ET) announces additions to its star-studded Bob Marley tribute week beginning May 9. Keith Richards will stop by for a sit-down interview, while Lauryn Hill will perform two of her favorite Bob Marley songs.
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Mon, May 9th 2011 04:25 pm
After nearly five successful years as co-anchor of NBC News' "Today," Meredith Vieira announced this morning that she will be leaving the program in June. Vieira will continue in a new role at NBC News, with an official announcement in the coming months.
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Mon, May 9th 2011 04:05 pm
USCG Auxiliary 3-1 informs it will conduct a free vessel safety check at the Lewiston boat launch on Sunday, May 15, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
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Mon, May 9th 2011 04:05 pm
The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department has announced the winners of 16th annual Lewiston Kiwanis and Lewiston Service Guild Spring Fling 1-Mile Race for Kids, held on Sunday, May 1.
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Mon, May 9th 2011 04:00 pm
Hannah Matthews of Lewiston-Porter High School and Stephen Vitello of Grand Island High School were named as the female and male awards recipients at the 46th annual Thomas E. Hewitt Sports Awards, sponsored by the board of associates of Mount St. Mary's Hospital. The dinner, attended by more than 250, was held Sunday, May 1, at Niagara County Community College.
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Mon, May 9th 2011 01:45 pm
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, in response to a record number of applications received for its wind incentive program for homeowners, farmers, businesses and municipalities, has announced it is expanding the funding availability for another six months and added another $1.4 million in incentive dollars.
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Mon, May 9th 2011 01:40 pm
The board of directors of the Lewiston Porter Community Ambassador Program announced earlier this year that, after 56 years in existence, the Community Ambassador Program has been discontinued.
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Mon, May 9th 2011 01:40 pm
Police agencies from Western New York and Southern Ontario will honor the memories of law enforcement personnel who gave their lives in the line of duty during the 14th annual Niagara County Police Appreciation Day Interfaith Memorial Service on Thursday, May 12.
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Mon, May 9th 2011 12:25 pm
The smell of barbecue chicken and ribs will be in the air at Mount St. Mary's Hospital on Friday, May 13, from 3 to 6 p.m. for the St. Francis Guild's 13th annual chicken and ribs barbecue.
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Mon, May 9th 2011 12:15 pm
America's sweetheart, world-renowned choreographer and pop icon Paula Abdul will join Cheryl Cole, Antonio "L.A." Reid and Simon Cowell as a judge on "The X Factor." Abdul, who sat alongside Cowell for eight seasons as a judge on "American Idol," has worldwide album sales exceeding 50 million records, two No. 1 albums, six No. 1 singles, a Grammy Award, seven MTV Awards, two Emmy Awards, two People's Choice Awards and two Kids' Choice Awards.
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Mon, May 9th 2011 12:10 pm
Multi-talented performer and chart-topping artist Nicole Scherzinger and British TV personality Steve Jones will host "The X Factor," the singing competition series debuting this fall on FOX. Scherzinger, who recently served as a guest judge on the U.K. version of "The X Factor," is a singer, songwriter, and Jones began his career as a fashion model and has gone on to host some of the U.K.'s biggest TV shows.
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Mon, May 9th 2011 11:40 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-Buffalo, today nominated Kathleen Wojtaszek-Gariano of Niagara Falls as a New York state "Woman of Distinction."
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Mon, May 9th 2011 11:35 am
Kinetic Kitchen and Bath, a seven-year old kitchen dealer in the Town of Niagara, has joined forces with Jim Fittante of Fittante Architecture, and Vic Battey of Adelchi Inc, an upscale building contractor. The trio will do business as The Kinetic Group.
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Sat, May 7th 2011 03:30 pm
With the announcement by Niagara Falls Democratic Party Chairman David Houghton that the committee has decided against endorsing incumbent Robert Anderson for re-election this year, city Republican Party Chairman Robert Krause is offering Anderson the support of the city's Republican committee. The Democratic committee decided to throw its support behind city council candidates Alicia Liable and Don Zambotti.
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Sat, May 7th 2011 03:05 pm
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. The evening is one of the chamber highlights of the year. It's held to celebrate the business community and those citizens who help contribute to the success of the region.
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Sat, May 7th 2011 03:05 pm
Plans are coming along nicely for Youngstown's newest grocery shopping addition - Melloni's Market Place - slated to open for business at 9 a.m. next Saturday, May 14, at 200 Lockport St., in the village.
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Sat, May 7th 2011 03:05 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center announced last week a new bonding of faiths for the benefit of the Niagara County community. It reports organizers of the former Temple Beth Israel "Reverse Draw" dinner will now designate its proceeds to benefit Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
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Sat, May 7th 2011 02:50 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce held its spring meet-and-greet 'Blender' Thursday at the Niagara Frontier Country Club in Youngstown.
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Fri, May 6th 2011 05:00 pm
The Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees took action Monday to ease traffic congestion associated with Artpark's free "Tuesday in the Park" concert series.
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Fri, May 6th 2011 04:45 pm
"Today" gets its license to rock this summer and marks 16 years of bringing together the biggest, boldest names in music. This year's "Toyota Concert Series on Today" kicks off Friday, May 27, with the original "Good Girl Gone Bad," Rihanna. In her fourth "Today" summer concert, the three-time Grammy award winner and international superstar will heat up Rockefeller Plaza once again.
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Fri, May 6th 2011 04:35 pm
Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Scotty McCreery and Haley Reinhart are this season's "American Idol" Top 4 finalists. Jacob Lusk was eliminated on Thursday's show after he received the fewest of America's 60 million votes.
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Fri, May 6th 2011 04:15 pm
The 2011 Ride For Roswell, Western New York's largest one-day cycling event, will take place June 25. The event supports cancer research and patient care at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
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Fri, May 6th 2011 04:05 pm
For the last 15 years, fourth-graders at Island schools have made field trips to historic River Lea to learn about daily life in the 19th century. The tours are provided by the Grand Island Historical Society, headquartered at River Lea.
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Fri, May 6th 2011 04:00 pm
Ransomville Speedway announced yesterday that due to unfavorable track conditions it elected to postpone the 2011 season opener scheduled for last evening until Friday, May 13.
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Fri, May 6th 2011 03:30 pm
Warren's Village Hardware, a new member of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony
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Fri, May 6th 2011 03:25 pm
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Fri, May 6th 2011 03:25 pm
On most days, the Glynn Family Atrium of Bisgrove Hall serves as a beautiful entry point for Niagara University students making their way to business or education classes. However, for one two-hour span Thursday this space was transformed into a very special art exhibit, thanks to a unique partnership between Niagara University and Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara.
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Fri, May 6th 2011 03:05 pm
Angel to Apple Clothing Boutique, located at 451 Center St., will celebrate its fifth year in business on Saturday, May 14. The trendy, women's clothing and accessory boutique will offer specials and giveaways on that date from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Fri, May 6th 2011 03:00 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto is pleased to announce that upcoming construction of a Seneca Street entrance ramp onto the Robert Moses Parkway is scheduled for completion prior to the season opening at Earl W. Brydges Artpark. The ramp will be used to mitigate traffic congestion following performances at the Artpark in the Village of Lewiston.
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Fri, May 6th 2011 09:50 am
Shocking is nothing new on "Fringe." This is, after all, the show that brought us an alternate universe, two of each main character and regular "X-Files"-like mysteries. But, as season three draws to an end, the men with the weight of two worlds on their shoulders, Peter and Walter Bishop, appear embroiled in completely unexpected situations.
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