Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:00 am
Anthony DiMino cut the ribbon Monday morning for the grand opening of Tops Xpress at 845 Cayuga St., in the Village of Lewiston. In attendance was DiMino's family, as well as Lewiston officials. Mayor Terry Collesano, government leaders and members of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce were present as DiMino announced the opening of the fuel and convenience station.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:00 am
A controversial land transfer in the Village of Lewiston was not unconstitutional.
So said State Supreme Court Justice Richard C. Kloch Sr. on Thursday, as he ruled in favor of the municipality and its deeding over of 197.23 feet of Water Street property to Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours and its president, John Kinney, for $1. Kloch said the sale, coupled with potential insurance savings, was adequate consideration.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:00 am
The following is a sampling of the calls the Town of Niagara Police responded to between March 7 and 13. During that week, 89 incidents were investigated.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:00 am
The following is a sampling of responses by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office in the towns of Niagara and Wheatfield from March 7 to 20.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:00 am
Parent Network of WNY is offering a series of free workshops on autism topics at the Orleans-Niagara BOCES Technology and Conference Center, 4124 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:00 am
Niagara University's recreation department is now accepting registrations for its popular Summer Youth Camp, which will be held on campus from July 5 to Aug. 19.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:00 am
The Rotary Club of Niagara County Central is now seeking applications from area high school seniors for its 2011 college scholarships.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:00 am
OutdoorsNiagara.com and Feather and Fur Bait Shop of Wilson have announced the spring 2011 Bullhead Contest, to take place Friday and Saturday, April 1 and 2, in Niagara County waterways.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:00 am
Starpoint High School senior Becky Metz, a Gleason's School of Gymnastics level-10 gymnast, qualified for the state meet by scoring a 33.425 all around at the recent Niagara Cup meet.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:00 am
Unlike last year, when opening day trout anglers were greeted with relatively tranquil conditions, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation informs this winter's heavy snows and resultant high, cold stream conditions will not be friendly to early season trout anglers.
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Fri, Mar 25th 2011 05:30 pm
Members of the Sanborn Area Historical Society basket committee, shown above, are getting ready for their eighth annual Antique Show and Sale. In the photo, from left, are Linda Jackson, Paul Jackson, Bonnie Haskell, Lynn Hoffman, Hilda Snyder, Valerie Dumpleton, Glenn Wienke and Chairman Jane Schultz.
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Fri, Mar 25th 2011 05:25 pm
"The year 2012 will be an exciting year for our town and its residents," Town of Niagara Supervisor Steve Richards promises.
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Fri, Mar 25th 2011 05:15 pm
"We're here to talk about low-cost electricity," said Town of Niagara Supervisor Steve Richards to a crowd gathered at Porter Town Hall Monday. Consisting mostly of representatives from the towns of Lewiston, Porter and Town of Niagara plus interested residents, the exploratory session focused on the possibilities of forming a tri-municipal power company to serve the communities.
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Fri, Mar 25th 2011 05:15 pm
Margaret A. Messer will never forget the dark winter morning about nine years ago when she stopped her school bus on Ward Road to pick up a third-grader.
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Fri, Mar 25th 2011 04:00 pm
The Miracle League of Grand Island and Western New York is one step closer to home following recent fundraisers.
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Fri, Mar 25th 2011 03:55 pm
A last-minute decision to put a Corporate Bowl team together turned into a $3,000 profit for four Grand Island High School students.
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Fri, Mar 25th 2011 06:00 am
Western Door Playhouse is presenting the world premiere of "The Job Musical" at 8 p.m. March 25-26 and April 1-2 and at 2:30 p.m. March 27 and April 3.
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Thu, Mar 24th 2011 03:00 pm
The population of Niagara County is 216,469.
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Thu, Mar 24th 2011 12:50 pm
A controversial land transfer in the Village of Lewiston was not unconstitutional.
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Thu, Mar 24th 2011 12:30 am
Niagara County Legislator Gerald K. "Butch" Farnham, R-Lockport, announced he will retire from the Niagara County Legislature when his term ends on Dec. 31.
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Thu, Mar 24th 2011 12:25 am
Kelsey L. Wright, the 15-year-old Niagara County girl reported missing late Wednesday afternoon, was found Wednesday evening and returned home.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 05:50 pm
At 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, Kelsey L. Wright was reported missing by her mother. The 15-year-old was last seen in the Wheatfield/North-Tonawanda area at about 5 p.m. on Monday, March 14. She was wearing a dark-hooded sweatshirt and a pair of jeans.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 12:25 pm
The world famous Niagara Falls will be dark from 8:30 until 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, in honor of Earth Hour, a global initiative aimed at drawing attention to the issue of climate change. The event urges the turning off all non-essential light by individuals, businesses and organizations around the world.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 12:00 pm
Turner Classic Movies will remember the life and career of two-time Academy Award-winning actress and beloved humanitarian Elizabeth Taylor on Sunday, April 10.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 11:50 am
NBC announced that "The Paul Reiser Show," a new comedy series starring Reiser ("Mad About You," "Aliens"), will premiere on Thursday, April 14 (8:30-9 p.m. ET).
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 11:45 am
"Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience," which celebrates the life and music of his father, the legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, heads to the University at Buffalo at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 9. Tickets are $41.50 and $31.50.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 11:35 am
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents singer-songwriter Brian McKnight on Wednesday, July 13, at 8 p.m.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 11:20 am
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 11:00 am
For the second straight year, the Club Managers Association of America's Student Chapter of the Year resides on Monteagle Ridge. Niagara University's student chapter of the CMAA topped more than 50 other colleges and universities from throughout the country to receive the prestigious annual award at the association's National Conference in Orlando, Fla., on Feb. 25. Niagara's chapter also was presented with the Club of the Future Award during the event.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 09:00 am
Filmmaker Carvin Eison will present his film, "Shadows of the Lynching Tree," at Niagara University on Wednesday, March 30, at 6:30 p.m. in Dunleavy Hall Room 127.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2011 06:35 pm
Marcel Vigneron, the "bad boy" of the kitchen on "Top Chef," is back with a brand new series, "Marcel's Quantum Kitchen," and looking forward to television audiences seeing a different side of his personality.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2011 06:30 pm
With the growing popularity of food television and its "foodie" followers, BTS asked Marcel Vigneron, chef and star of "Marcel's Quantum Kitchen," if it's essential for today's aspiring master chefs to appear on screen. Or, is it enough to just master the ins and outs of cooking?
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2011 03:10 pm
The Committee for Mayor Terry Collesano will sponsor a reception and birthday celebration for the Village of Lewiston mayor on Tuesday, April 5. The event runs from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Lewiston Village Pub, 840 Center St.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2011 03:10 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital will present a series of programs in April as part of its "Health For All Seasons" health education program and event series.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2011 03:10 pm
The Niagara County Federation of Republican Women will honor former Judge Kathleen Wojtaszek-Gariano as the organization's 2011 Woman of the Year on Saturday, the federation announced Tuesday.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2011 03:10 pm
The Castellani Art Museum presents 'Through Polish-American Eyes: The Art of Alice Wadowski-Bak." The event takes place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, on the Niagara University campus. It includes traditional foods and music.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2011 03:10 pm
On Saturday, April 30, the Friends of Niagara University Theatre will host the 26th annual Friends of Niagara University Theatre Gala including a 4 p.m. production of the comic Gilbert and Sullivan opera, "The Pirates of Penzance," at the Leary Theatre within the Elizabeth Ann Clune Center for Theatre, Clet Hall.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2011 03:10 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, on Tuesday denounced a plan that would place a new tax on every firearm currently owned by New Yorkers and establish a levy on future firearm purchases. Ceretto called Senate bill S.2994 an egregious attack on the Second Amendment and demanded that lawmakers from both parties defeat the legislation.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2011 03:00 pm
Eddie Friel, an expert-in-residence in Niagara University's College of Hospitality & Tourism Management, will be a keynote speaker during the 64th annual Canadian Museums Association Conference taking place April 11-15 in London, Ontario.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2011 03:00 pm
Linda Roscetti, center, a resident of New York City who is an artist and clinician, recently donated one of her paintings of an Italian village to the Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence for display.
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