Fri, Feb 14th 2020 05:00 pm
New York Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the acceptance of a section of the former Tonawanda Coke Corporation property into the state's brownfield cleanup program, and the execution of a new consent order with Honeywell International to hold the company responsible for the cleanup of other sections of the former plant site under the state's superfund program. Together, the agreements with Riverview Innovation & Technology Campus Inc. (Riverview) and Honeywell provide a successful path forward in the comprehensive removal of contamination at the site and will facilitate the area's redevelopment to benefit the community.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2020 04:50 pm
FOX will air special coverage of the star-studded benefit concert "Fire Fight Australia" on Saturday, Feb. 29 (11 p.m. ET/PT). The concert, taking place Feb. 16 in Sydney's ANZ Stadium, benefits key organizations providing vital short-, medium- and long-term rescue, recover and rehabilitation assistance in Australia's fire-affected areas.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2020 04:50 pm
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Daryl Hall & John Oates and the Friday Music collector's club present the first vinyl release of "Our Kind of Soul."
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Fri, Feb 14th 2020 04:45 pm
Fallsview Casino Resort's Avalon Theatre welcomes Tower of Power as part of the band's "Step Up Tour" at 9 p.m. July 4.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2020 04:40 pm
Jen Ledger is feeling the love on Valentine's Day as her new single, "My Arms," impacts Christian radio and all DSPs today. The track, already top 20 on CHR at No. 19 and gaining key adds at AC each week, is her third single since her debut, self-titled EP "LEDGER" (Atlantic, Hear it Loud).
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Fri, Feb 14th 2020 03:55 pm
This Valentine's Day weekend, Niagara SPCA would like to let everyone know there's nothing wrong with being single. That's why it's running a "Single & Lovin' It" adoption promotion today and tomorrow to waive adoption fees for dogs who prefer to be the only pet in the home.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2020 03:55 pm
A quick Google search will show the word "empower" means to give someone the authority or power to do something; or make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights. Similar words of both definition, from that same search include: authorize, emancipate, unshackle and permit. Bearing this in mind might explain why United Cerebral Palsy Association of Niagara County Inc. took it on as its nomenclature and became Empower in 2015.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2020 03:55 pm
Pre-K is starting up for Niagara-Wheatfield School District. To be held at the Bunny Bunch Day Care, the classes have already filled 120 spaces in nine classes, but there are 21 slots remaining for parents to register their children. Best of all, the classes are free.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2020 03:55 pm
This past Monday, the manager of the Wheatfield Gardens greenhouses, Paal Eflstrum, came in front of the Town Board of Wheatfield to update the board members on some of the changes he had made on the border - as documented in a letter to the town - with the Timberlakes subdivision, and asked the board for further instructions on how to be "good neighbors."
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Fri, Feb 14th 2020 03:55 pm
For the second time in two years, NCCC will be hosting SUNY's "Got Your Back" comfort bag preparation volunteer event for those fleeing from violence and trauma.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2020 03:55 pm
The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute is a well-known spot for budding chefs to hone their culinary skills, and community education classes offer opportunities for even the youngest of kitchen connoisseurs. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, NFCI offers a healthy list of one-time classes for the public to enjoy.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2020 09:35 am
Officials of the Niagara Pioneer Soccer League reports house league registration is now underway, online at www.niagarapioneer.com
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Fri, Feb 14th 2020 09:30 am
"Birds on the Niagara" continues its celebration of winter birds on Saturday, Feb. 15. The event will be held at a variety of indoor and outdoor locations and venues located along the U.S and Canadian sides of the Niagara River.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2020 08:55 am
The annual "Valentine's Day Extravaganza," run by the mission committee at Mount St. Mary's Hospital, will be held today in the front lobby of the hospital.
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Thu, Feb 13th 2020 07:00 am
Attorney General Letitia James recently announced more than $2.7 million in grants for the cities of Buffalo, Rochester, and Niagara Falls as part of Cities for Responsible Investment and Strategic Enforcement ("Cities RISE"). The program provides municipalities the funding to launch innovative programs related to housing and strategic code enforcement. Cities RISE aims to innovatively address and transform blighted, vacant or poorly maintained problem properties through the use of housing and community data from various state agencies.
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Thu, Feb 13th 2020 07:00 am
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents a special two-night engagement featuring Ted Nugent. As part of the venue's headliner series, Nugent will take the stage at 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, and Monday, Aug. 17.
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Thu, Feb 13th 2020 07:00 am
Third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students in Lewiston-Porter's multiage service learning classrooms are collecting items for soldiers stationed overseas. As part of "Peace For Our Patriots," the youngsters are sending troops pieces of home to make tours of duty more agreeable.
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Thu, Feb 13th 2020 07:00 am
The Niagara University Family Business Center's next breakfast forum is titled, "The Emotional Side of Business." Dr. Robert J. Perelli, CJM, of The Center of Family Systems Theory Inc., is the guest presenter.
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Wed, Feb 12th 2020 06:15 pm
The Aquarium of Niagara continues to position itself as a premier destination for both Western New Yorkers and tourists alike as it unveils plans for its fourth major capital upgrade in three years.
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Wed, Feb 12th 2020 05:05 pm
Buffalo's story of place is being shared with mayors, ministers, journalists and thousands of others attending the United Nations' 10th World Urban Forum this week in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Wed, Feb 12th 2020 05:05 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced four lifeguard qualifying procedures are scheduled in the Niagara Region for the 2020 season. Lifeguard positions will be available at Beaver Island, Evangola, Woodlawn Beach Fort Niagara and Wilson-Tuscarora state parks.
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Wed, Feb 12th 2020 05:00 pm
The cakes are bigger, bolder, and the competition is even more fierce on this epic eight-week rematch of "Buddy vs. Duff." Longtime rivals Buddy Valastro (Cake Boss) and Duff Goldman (Ace of Cakes) go head-to-head in round two of the most epic baking battle on Sunday, March 15 (9 p.m. ET/PT). Their wives, Lisa Valastro and Johnna Goldman, support them through the difficult challenges as every aspect of what it means to be a true cake artist will be tested.
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Wed, Feb 12th 2020 04:50 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens offers a wide variety of workshops throughout the year.
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Wed, Feb 12th 2020 04:50 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced it's partnering with multiple colleges in Western New York to offer free electronic tax preparation and filing resources to students, faculty and members of the community. Those with income of $69,000 or less in 2019 may be eligible to file their federal and state taxes at one of the Tax Department's free tax assistance sites.
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Wed, Feb 12th 2020 04:35 pm
Bravo's "Top Chef" jets to the City of Angels for season 17 with "All Stars LA," premiering with a supersized episode on Thursday, March 19 (10-11:15 pm ET/PT). The Emmy and James Beard award-winning series returns with 10 finalists and five front-runners chasing the one thing that eluded them all: the coveted title of "Top Chef."
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Wed, Feb 12th 2020 04:30 pm
The 2020 WNY Boat Show will be held at the ADPRO Sports Training Center. The Marine Trades Association presents this annual expo, which showcases premiere boat dealers across Buffalo and Western New York. Brand-new models of family sport boats, cruisers, pontoon boats, fishing boats, personal watercrafts and more will be featured.
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Wed, Feb 12th 2020 04:30 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Niagara River Greenway Standing Committee has released its schedule of remaining 2020 sessions. Meetings will be held at 11 a.m. - only if there are new business items to review. Dates include: Wednesday, March 25; Wednesday, June 17; and Wednesday Sept. 23.
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Wed, Feb 12th 2020 04:30 pm
Girl Scouts of Western New York summer camp registration is open for all girls in grades K-12th. Summer camp is a way for girls to explore leadership, build skills and develop an appreciation for nature. Whether for a day, a week, or longer, Girl Scout camp gives girls an opportunity to grow, explore and have fun in an all-girl environment under the guidance of trained adults.
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Wed, Feb 12th 2020 04:30 pm
Alan Zweibel, a five-time Emmy Award-winning original writer for "Saturday Night Live," and University at Buffalo alumnus (BA '72), will inaugurate the UB College of Arts and Sciences' Visiting Professor in the Arts endowment with a three-part workshop at UB.
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Tue, Feb 11th 2020 05:40 pm
On their sophomore album, "Lonely Generation," Echosmith doesn't shy away from exploring life's valleys while addressing society's obsession with social media. Those ideas are tempered by reflection, joy in the sibling trio's journey together, and, of course, finding love.
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Tue, Feb 11th 2020 12:45 pm
Multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird will join collaborators Calexico and Iron & Wine for "The Great Summer Stroll Tour" live at the Artpark Mainstage Theater on June 15.
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Tue, Feb 11th 2020 12:35 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston's next program, "The Road to the Moon Went Through Western New York," will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Tue, Feb 11th 2020 12:25 pm
Fallsview Casino Resort's Avalon Theatre welcomes rock legend George Thorogood and The Destroyers, indie rock group OK Go, celebrated country group Diamond Rio and multi-Platinum artist Sara Evans in May.
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Tue, Feb 11th 2020 12:25 pm
Just Buffalo Literary Center's 2019-20 BABEL season continues with celebrated writer Marilynne Robinson on March 18 at Kleinhans Music Hall, beginning at 8 p.m.
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Tue, Feb 11th 2020 12:25 pm
NBC Olympics and NowThis, a mobile-first video news outlet, are partnering to connect with the next generation of Olympic fans by shining a spotlight on U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes in the lead up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, both parties announced. NowThis will generate an abundance of athlete-focused video content, including video profiles, sit-down interviews and opinion pieces voiced by the athletes themselves - all to be distributed across its extensive digital and social media outlets, which are popular among young audiences.
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Tue, Feb 11th 2020 12:25 pm
BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York has named Catholic Health hospitals Blue Distinction Centers in knee and hip replacement and spine surgery as part of its Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.
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Tue, Feb 11th 2020 12:10 pm
The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning, in conjunction with the Erie County Arts and Cultural Advisory Board ("EACAB"), will kick-off the 2021 Arts and Cultural Funding Program with an application release on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
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Tue, Feb 11th 2020 12:10 pm
Marvin Hamlisch, beloved Broadway and film composer, served as principal pops conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra from 2003-07 before his untimely passing in 2012. This Valentine's weekend at Kleinhans Music Hall, Hamlisch's longtime friend and collaborator, Kevin Cole, joins Maestro John Morris Russell and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra for "Nobody Does It Better: The Music of Marvin Hamlisch," celebrating the legendary composer's music from "A Chorus Line," "The Sting," "Ice Castles," "The Way We Were," "Sophie's Choice" and James Bond theme "Nobody Does It Better."
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Tue, Feb 11th 2020 12:05 pm
Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio, R-C-I-Gowanda, and members of the Assembly minority conference called for an immediate repeal of recently enacted criminal justice reforms they said put New Yorkers at risk.
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Mon, Feb 10th 2020 09:40 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James today filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a new federal policy that prohibits New Yorkers from enrolling or reenrolling in the federal government's Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP).
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