Fri, Apr 8th 2011 10:15 pm
At the end of the 1980s, Candace Cameron was entertaining millions as D.J. Tanner, the oldest of three daughters on the hit ABC "TGIF" comedy "Full House." At the same time, FOX was trying to make a name for itself as a rebellious, anything-goes network by launching shows including "The Simpsons" and "Married ... with Children."
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Fri, Apr 8th 2011 10:05 pm
Being a lifelong film lover, I was looking forward to this fun, colorful Easter newcomer. I fondly remember parking myself in front of the family room TV with my Easter basket, eagerly awaiting "Easter Parade" and "The Sound of Music."
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Fri, Apr 8th 2011 04:10 pm
Finalist Pia Toscano was eliminated last night on "American Idol" after she received the fewest of America's votes. On Wednesday's performance show, the Top 9 performed the songs from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Toscano, 22, from Howard Beach, N.Y., sang "River Deep, Mountain High."
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Fri, Apr 8th 2011 04:00 pm
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce has announced Derek Ostrom of Ostrom Enterprises, residential and commercial leasing and sales, has signed on as a bronze sponsor for the 45th annual Citizen of the Year awards.
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Fri, Apr 8th 2011 04:00 pm
The New York Power Authority Board of Trustees on April 4 awarded an allocation of low-cost hydropower to APP Pharmaceutical of Staley Road on Grand Island.
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Fri, Apr 8th 2011 04:00 pm
The Grand Island Board of Education unanimously approved the 2011-12 school budget proposal in the amount of $51,859,079 after many weeks of cost-cutting angst from a revenue-scarce New York state budget.
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Fri, Apr 8th 2011 04:00 pm
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Fri, Apr 8th 2011 02:40 pm
Niagara University's College of Business Administration will honor three businesses, two current students and an alumnus at its 21st Annual Business Appreciation and Accounting Banquet on April 19.
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Thu, Apr 7th 2011 06:00 pm
The following is a sampling of the calls the Town of Niagara Police responded to between March 21 and 27. During that week, 115 incidents were investigated.
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Thu, Apr 7th 2011 05:50 pm
Abbagail's Law (S.164), sponsored by State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C, Newfane, was approved by a vote of 56-1 in the State Senate Monday afternoon.
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Thu, Apr 7th 2011 05:00 pm
This weekend, volunteer fire companies across New York state, including several in Niagara County, will hold informational and recruitment programs with the aim of expanding their membership ranks.
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Thu, Apr 7th 2011 04:30 pm
Four firefighters whose brave actions a decade ago saved the lives of two Coast Guardsmen from the icy waters of Lake Ontario will be honored tonight as their heroic deeds are recounted in the Town of Wilson, Niagara County Legislator David E. Godfrey, R-Wilson, announced.
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Thu, Apr 7th 2011 04:20 pm
Residents had a chance this week to comment on planned redistricting to allow the Niagara County Legislature to be reduced from 19 to 15 members.
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Thu, Apr 7th 2011 04:00 pm
For the sixth year in a row, students from Tuscarora Indian School were busy collecting pennies during the month of February for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
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Thu, Apr 7th 2011 04:00 pm
About 50 young people and more than 20 adults will be making a public statement of their beliefs as well as raising funds at the Project Future Kick-a-thon Against Drugs and Violence this Saturday.
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Thu, Apr 7th 2011 03:15 pm
$20 continues to stretch at Casa Antica in Lewiston, where specials run each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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Thu, Apr 7th 2011 03:05 pm
NBC, multi-media studio Electus, an operating business of IAC, and The Magical Elves (Emmy Award winners for "Top Chef" and the original producers of "Project Runway"), announced the search for the next big brand in fashion with "Fashion Star" (working title) - a new reality competition series to be hosted by Elle Macpherson, world-famous super-model icon, actress and businesswoman.
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Thu, Apr 7th 2011 03:00 pm
The Buffalo Niagara Film Festival, a 10-day international film festival and market open to the public, filmmakers, and entertainment industry professionals around the world, takes place April 8-17 at The Market Arcade Film & Arts Center (Buffalo), The Historic Riviera Theatre (North Tonawanda) and The Rapids Theatre (Niagara Falls).
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Thu, Apr 7th 2011 02:55 pm
The final proposed maps for Niagara County's 15 new County Legislature districts are now available for public review on Niagara County's website, www.niagaracounty.com.
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Thu, Apr 7th 2011 02:35 pm
The nine players left on "The Biggest Loser: Couples" do things they never dreamed were possible when they embark on a spectacular New Zealand adventure in two "can't miss" special episodes airing Tuesday, April 12, and Tuesday, April 19 (8-10 p.m. ET), on NBC.
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Thu, Apr 7th 2011 02:35 pm
FOX singing series "The X Factor" extends its auditions further across the country with unprecedented and specially built high-definition recording studios opening Friday, April 8 in Honolulu and Phoenix.
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Wed, Apr 6th 2011 01:10 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, is sponsoring legislation that would return state lands that are currently receiving property-tax exemptions back onto Niagara County's tax rolls. Ceretto says this legislation would provide extra revenue to the county while easing the local property-tax burden.
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Wed, Apr 6th 2011 12:30 pm
Hibbard's Original Frozen Custard, the Village of Lewiston's popular ice cream stand, is set to open for the summer season this weekend.
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Wed, Apr 6th 2011 12:25 pm
The Village of Lewiston will not charge festival organizers a fee to stage events, Mayor Terry Collesano said Monday night. The Board of Trustees will instead pursue other avenues to recoup funds associated with public safety and cleanup costs.
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Wed, Apr 6th 2011 12:15 pm
Proving that the 2011 summer season lineup will be bigger than ever this year, Artpark confirms Bright Eyes for a free concert as part of the venue's "Coors Light Wednesday" series at 6:30 p.m. on July 27.
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Wed, Apr 6th 2011 12:10 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce and the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency, along with various elected officials in Niagara County - including State Sen. George D. Maziarz - have submitted letters to Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy urging him to appoint Samuel M. Ferraro to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Western New York Regional Economic Development Council. Ferraro is commissioner of the Niagara County Department of Economic Development and executive director of the NCIDA.
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Wed, Apr 6th 2011 12:00 pm
Niagara County lawmakers moved quickly Tuesday night to fill the seat vacated by Legislator Jason J. Cafarella's March 31 resignation, nominating a Niagara Falls woman he helped select.
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Wed, Apr 6th 2011 11:55 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston is looking for your help in creating a new logo for the organization.
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Wed, Apr 6th 2011 11:45 am
Village of Lewiston Mayor Terry Collesano celebrated his 71st birthday Tuesday night with a celebration/fundraiser at the Lewiston Village Pub.
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Tue, Apr 5th 2011 02:55 pm
Niagara University is one of only a dozen colleges and universities in New York state - and 170 nationwide - to be selected to the 2010-11 list of top colleges by CollegesofDistinction.com. The online guide recognizes institutions of higher learning for their demonstrated excellence in four integral areas: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant campus communities and successful graduate outcomes.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2011 09:25 pm
The Village of Lewiston will not charge festival organizers a fee to stage events, Mayor Terry Collesano said Monday night. The Board of Trustees will instead pursue other avenues to recoup funds associated with public safety and cleanup costs.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2011 10:55 am
Raisa Fernandez, a senior computer science major from Texas who works in the library, was named Niagara University's Student Employee of the Year at an awards ceremony held on Friday, April 1, in the Heritage Room of Clet Hall.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2011 09:15 am
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston will discuss the budget for fiscal year 2011-12 tonight during a public hearing in conjunction with the board's monthly work session. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Village of Lewiston Hall, corner of North Fourth and Ridge streets.
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Sat, Apr 2nd 2011 11:00 am
HART Interfaith Inc. invites the community to its major fundraiser of the year: a Victorian high tea and basket auction at the First Presbyterian Church in Lewiston on May 14.
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Sat, Apr 2nd 2011 10:00 am
Old Fort Niagara will host a living history weekend focused on 18th century survival skills on Saturday and Sunday, April 9-10, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Visitors will learn how to start a fire with flint and steel, make candles, trade for furs, prepare 18th century recipes and make objects useful for winter survival.
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Sat, Apr 2nd 2011 09:00 am
Whatever happened to The Irish Rose?
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Sat, Apr 2nd 2011 08:00 am
The latest plan for newly acquired Joseph Davis State Park was the main newsmaker at Monday's Lewiston Town Board meeting.
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Sat, Apr 2nd 2011 07:00 am
The grand opening of the new welcome center in the Village of Lewiston is well on its way. Working to drive people into the Village of Lewiston, Deputy Mayor Bruce Sutherland has a number of teams working to bring this project to a close.
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Sat, Apr 2nd 2011 03:00 am
"We're going to concentrate on our problem till we solve it."
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Sat, Apr 2nd 2011 03:00 am
Lewiston's 18-hole, par 72 Seneca Hickory Stick Golf is slated to open on Friday. The Creek Road site, which debuted last year, was voted the sixth-best new course in America by Golf Magazine. It was fashioned by acclaimed designer Robert Trent Jones II.
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