Fri, Jan 7th 2011 11:00 pm
The highly successful musical theater apprenticeship program instituted last summer will be extended for Artpark's August production of "Fame - The Musical" this summer. The apprenticeship program provides an opportunity for up to eight high school music theater students of exceptional talent to participate in the company's Broadway musical production. Artpark will present the high energy musical that appropriately focuses on the hopes and aspirations of a group of students attending New York City's High School of Performing Arts, in the Mainstage Theater Aug. 12-18 for eight performances.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 11:00 pm
When Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-Lewiston, was sworn-in on Jan. 1, he paid homage to the late Gregory J. Pope, a former assemblyman and the father of Richard P. Pope, director of the Niagara County Refuse Disposal District. Ceretto wore Assemblyman Pope's cuff links.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 11:00 pm
"It's a very big day for Western New York, Niagara County and the 138th Assembly District," said State Sen. George Maziarz, R-62nd District, Newfane, as he led off swearing-in ceremonies Saturday for newly elected State Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-Lewiston. "You know, it's not easy serving in the Assembly in Albany in the Republican conference, but it's very effective."
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 10:00 pm
"American Idol" alumni are determined to take over the world of entertainment.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 02:25 pm
The gymnasium at St. Stephen School is reserved for the local/Council 4752 championship, the first level of the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship, on Saturday, Jan. 15.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 02:20 pm
The following incidents occurred from Dec. 27, 2010, to Jan. 2, 2011, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 31 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC responded to 1,383 calls in 2010, and has responded to 8 so far this year.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 02:00 pm
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 02:00 pm
The third annual Grand Island High School Hockey Alumni event will take place Saturday, Jan. 22, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Hyde Park Ice Pavilion in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 02:00 pm
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 02:00 pm
Grand Island resident Robert F. Edwards went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 02:00 pm
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 02:00 pm
Erie County Executive Chris Collins is urging the Erie County Legislature to pass legislation that would extend a local job creation program that his administration claims has financed more than $122 million in new construction and created more than 1,600 jobs.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 02:00 pm
New York State Sen. Mark Grisanti will hold his first-ever "Listening Tour" beginning on Grand Island next Thursday, Jan. 13, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Grand Island Knights of Columbus hall, 1841 Whitehaven Road.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 02:00 pm
Mighty Taco officials said the local restaurant chain didn't choose to open its newest location on Grand Island. "Grand Island chose us," explained Russ Jasulevich, chief operating officer of Mighty Taco.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 02:00 pm
According to the National Fire Protection Association Division of Fire Analysis and Research, 40 percent of all home structure fires and 36 percent of occupant injuries are caused by cooking equipment. In addition, 59 percent of those injured tried to put out the fire themselves. Grand Island Fire Co. Chief Kevin Koch and his Grand Island firefighters are well aware of these life-threatening complications when handling these particular fire situations.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 05:00 pm
Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb are putting down the cocktails and hitting the treadmills. This Friday, Jan. 7, the ladies will host the entire fourth hour of "Today" while feeling the burn on treadmills, ellipticals and stationary bikes.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 05:00 pm
Richard F. Soluri, the long-time mayor of the Village of Lewiston who stepped down last year leaving politics behind, re-entered the political fray Tuesday night, taking his oath of office as a member of the Niagara County Legislature.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 04:00 pm
In last night's episode, the "Live to Dance" experts selected 17 of the 18 dance acts that will compete for the $500,000 prize on the new reality-competition series. The identity of the 18th cast member, who will be selected by fans through voting, will be announced during next week's episode airing on Wednesday, Jan. 12 (8 p.m. ET) on the CBS Television Network. Paula Abdul serves as executive producer, mentor and lead expert of the series.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 02:45 pm
NBC is offering viewers a sneak peek at the new NBC series "The Cape" (two-hour premiere Sunday, Jan. 9, 9-11p.m. ET). In a special promotion, DC Comics will offer viewers the chance to view the one-hour pilot episode of "The Cape" via its free comic book iPad application during the week preceding the show's premiere on NBC - Jan. 5-8.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 02:00 pm
Starting Jan. 6, fans of the new NBC drama "The Cape" (two-hour premiere Sunday, January 9, 9-11 p.m. ET; regular schedule Mondays 9-10 p.m. ET) can visit http://www.nbc.com/the-cape/ to submit original villain concepts that will give one lucky fan the chance to see their creation during an upcoming episode.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 02:00 pm
Area residents will get a chance to experience winter travel in the days before snowplows as Old Fort Niagara hosts its annual Snowshoe Festival on Saturday, Jan. 15.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 01:10 pm
Do you have what it takes to open for a rock superstar? Calling all Niagara Falls rockers! Hard Rock International is giving local bands the chance to win a spot on the lineup at Hard Rock Calling 2011 in London's Hyde Park, one of the world's most anticipated music festivals! In celebration of the brand's 40th Anniversary, Hard Rock is launching its first global Hard Rock Battle of the Bands, giving the rock stars of tomorrow the opportunity of a lifetime.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 10:35 am
The Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame is seeking applications for its Amateur Sports Development Fund.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 10:30 am
An eight-week session of American Sign Language Classes, instructed by Deaf Services Coordinator Jeanette Grimaldi, will begin on Jan. 12, at Independent Living of Niagara County's offices, located at 746 Portage Road, Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 10:20 am
Concern over safety at the intersection of Hoover and Lockport roads led the Wheatfield Town Board on Monday to delay preliminary plat map approval for the Whistling Straits subdivision.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 10:00 am
Emmy and SAG-winning actress Debra Messing will guest star on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," scheduled to air this February. Messing is a five-time Emmy nominee and a six-time Golden Globe nominee for her role as Grace Adler in NBC's hit series "Will and Grace," for which she won the Emmy in 2003. She also gained Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG nominations for her role in the USA Network miniseries "The Starter Wife."
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 10:00 am
The following is a sampling of the calls the Town of Niagara Police responded to between Dec. 17 and Dec. 24.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 10:00 am
The Historic Riviera Theatre will present a "Leslie Nielsen Tribute" at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 10:00 am
The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center will host an African American Art Exhibition from Feb. 11 to March 20 that will showcase many talented artists from the Western New York area. To allow the exhibition to represent a wide range of artistic mediums it will not be limited to a specific genre or medium.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 10:00 am
A sign was unveiled last month at the intersection of routes 104 and 62 (Second Street and Ferry Avenue) in Niagara Falls, marking the starting point of the newly named National Veterans Highway.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 10:00 am
For this year's Christmas project, the students of St. Peter's Lutheran School, Sanborn, decided they wanted to help those in the local area. Each class collected personal care items, such as soap, shampoo and washcloths, which were sorted and put into men's and women's cloth carrying bags made by staff members. They were taken to local shelters to help those in need.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 10:00 am
North Tonawanda American Babe Ruth Baseball will hold registration for the 2011 season for both league and travel players ages 4 to 18 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays, Jan. 29, Feb. 12 and Feb. 26 in the North Tonawanda High School Alumni Student Activity Center Lobby, 405 Meadow Drive, North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 10:00 am
The largest gymnastics competition in Western New York this year, the Graffiti Invitational, will again take place at the Conference Center Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 10:00 am
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 10:00 am
An Upstate New York Transplant Services Blood Drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St., Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 10:00 am
It's definitely not picnic weather yet, but planning already is getting under way for this year's Wheatfield Family Picnic.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 10:00 am
The Bergholz Fire Co. and Ladies Auxiliary will hold its monthly chowder and baked goods sale at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, at the truck hall on Niagara Road in Bergholz.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 10:00 am
Head over to the Adams Volunteer Fire Company on Sunday, Jan. 9 for an all-you-can-eat Farmers Breakfast, featuring eggs, sausage, ham, fruit, pancakes, french toast, potatoes, dessert, pastries, coffee, tea, juice and milk.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 10:00 am
The Niagara County Community College Professional Development Committee will hold Professional Development Days for faculty at the college this month.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 10:00 am
More than 140 airmen of the 914th Airlift Wing began to deploy from the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station to an undisclosed location in southwest Asia this week.
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