Fri, Jan 31st 2020 05:30 pm
FOX has renewed interactive music game show "Beat Shazam" for a fourth season. Jamie Foxx will return as host and executive producer, along with executive producers Mark Burnett, Jeff Apploff, Barry Poznick and Lauren Zalaznick. His daughter, Corinne Foxx, also will return as deejay.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2020 05:30 pm
In celebration of Black History Month, Focus Features and Regal have partnered to offer free screenings of "Harriet" in 50 theaters around the U.S. on Tuesdays, Feb. 4 and 11. The film depicts the life of one of history's most courageous African American heroes, Harriet Tubman, bringing her story to the big screen for the very first time.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2020 05:30 pm
Hallmark Channel announces "Cat Bowl II" is set to premiere Saturday, Feb. 1 (11 p.m. ET/PT). It is part of the network's core philanthropic effort "Adoption Ever After," which uses entertainment programming to showcase animals available for adoption in neighborhoods all across America.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2020 05:30 pm
Hallmark Channel hosts "Kitten Bowl VII" exclusively, Sunday, Feb. 2 (2 p.m. ET/PT). "Kitten Bowl VII" will feature over 100 kittens rescued from across the country, as four teams will be competing for the Feline Football Championship. The 2020 game also marks a milestone of more than 40,000 shelter pet adoptions since "Kitten Bowl" premiered in 2014.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2020 05:10 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced a series of staff moves on Friday.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2020 05:10 pm
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports announced the award of approximately $311,000 in scholarship funding under the Addiction Professionals Scholarship Program. This money supports employees at OASAS-certified organizations that are enrolled or accepted into approved masters or professional certification programs.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2020 05:10 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, is pushing for approval of new legislation that would expand coverage, under Medicare, of the prescription drugs patients are required to take to reduce the risk of rejection following a kidney transplant.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2020 03:55 pm
This past Tuesday, Town of Lewiston officials held a public information meeting regarding the proposed Lower River Road Town Park. After a brief summary of the conceptual plan, residents were encouraged to share design and amenity ideas for the park.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2020 03:55 pm
There are many, many people we'll meet in a lifetime. Some stand out and, for the most part, they are really great people who have been gone for several years now, but will never be forgotten.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2020 03:55 pm
The Youngstown Free Library, located in the Red Brick Village Center, 240 Lockport St., announces the following activities for February. The library requests a parent/guardian accompany a child to all events.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2020 07:00 am
Mardi Paws is a party fundraiser that will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Sheraton in Niagara Falls to benefit the homeless animals in Niagara SPCA's care.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2020 07:00 am
In last year's elections, Lee Wallace ran for his second term as supervisor in the Town of Niagara unopposed by any candidates for the position. The hometown politician, who said he never wanted to be a politician, is now in his fifth year of working for the town as its head.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2020 07:00 am
The Town of Wheatfield Town Board meeting opened Monday with a presentation by builder Fred Mallone and Barton & Loguidice engineer Matt Zarbo, on a development Mallone has invested himself to build in Wheatfield.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2020 07:00 am
Nine banners have been put up along Niagara Falls Boulevard in the Town of Wheatfield, and one more at the Town Hall campus to welcome visitors, residents and commuters to the town. The idea is to make citizens proud to be a part of the town, and put an earworm into everyone else's brain about this place.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2020 07:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will hold its first networking event of the year from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at Tin Pan Alley, 775 Cayuga St., Lewiston.
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Thu, Jan 30th 2020 05:30 pm
Former Notre Dame WR Corey Robinson has joined NBC Sports Group as a reporter and digital correspondent, beginning with NBC Sports' coverage of Super Bowl LIV this week in Miami.
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Thu, Jan 30th 2020 05:25 pm
Show producers Lynette Howell Taylor and Stephanie Allain today announced additional stars to present on the 92nd Oscars telecast. Presenters include James Corden, Penélope Cruz, Beanie Feldstein, Zack Gottsagen, Diane Keaton, Shia LaBeouf, George MacKay, Steve Martin, Keanu Reeves, Maya Rudolph and Sigourney Weaver.
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Thu, Jan 30th 2020 04:20 pm
Chicken wings are serious business in Western New York - which is why it's no surprise more than 40 restaurants, pubs and chains were nominated to win Niagara Frontier Publications' "WNY's Best Wings" contest.
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Thu, Jan 30th 2020 04:00 pm
The Niagara County Workforce Investment Board today named Bonnie Rice as its new executive director.
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Thu, Jan 30th 2020 03:50 pm
Super Bowl is kind of a big deal at our house. My husband, Fred, has been hosting a Super Bowl party that predates our marriage. The "Caso Party" is now in its 33rd year. I try to mix in some new dishes along with the obligatory pizza and wings, and this year it's going to be homemade potato skins (which are much more cost-effective for folks on a budget.)
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Thu, Jan 30th 2020 03:35 pm
"American Idol" returns to ABC for season three on Sunday, Feb. 16 (8-10 p.m. EST), streaming and on demand, after claiming the position as Sunday's No. 1 most social show in 2019.
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Thu, Jan 30th 2020 03:30 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced noted culinary historian, interpreter and editor Lavada Nahon has joined the bureau of historic sites staff as the Interpreter of African American history.
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Thu, Jan 30th 2020 03:30 pm
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello joined third-graders from Niagara Street Elementary School to kick of his second annual "Valentines for Seniors." This year's program already features over 10 local public and private elementary schools in the assemblyman's district making valentines for seniors in the community who are in assisted living facilities, senior center participants or Meals on Wheels clients.
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Thu, Jan 30th 2020 03:20 pm
Researchers quizzed cannabis enthusiasts at a marijuana advocacy event about their beliefs on whether the drug is effective in treating certain medical conditions.
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Thu, Jan 30th 2020 03:20 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued guidance to help prevent conflicts between people and coyotes.
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Thu, Jan 30th 2020 03:10 pm
"Taking My Voice Back," the Burtonwood Records debut from Louisiana-based singer/songwriter Brooke Robertson, is set to release March 27. Produced by Jeremy Holderfield (Seventh Day Slumber, Nathan Sheridan), the 11-song set - all co-penned by Robertson - showcases buoyant, country-tinged pop anthems alongside poignant ballads, each song a testament to the hope, healing and joy Robertson is embracing along her journey.
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Thu, Jan 30th 2020 03:10 pm
The Erie County Department of Real Property Tax Services, working closely with the Erie County Clerks Association and after close consultation with local clerks, supervisors and assessors, will immediately begin implementing a correction to an issue that became apparent with county tax bills last Friday.
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Thu, Jan 30th 2020 03:10 pm
Yesterday morning at an event held at the Buffalo Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western New York unveiled its new 2020 Toyota Sienna courtesy van. The van was donated by the West Herr Automotive, a group that has been a strong supporter of the local community for more than 70 years.
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Thu, Jan 30th 2020 08:30 am
A concerning number of Washington state drivers involved in fatal crashes are testing positive for recent use of marijuana, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
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Thu, Jan 30th 2020 07:00 am
The opening of "2020 Vision: Women Artists in Western NY" at the Castellani Art Museum will take place from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20. This free event on the Niagara University campus will be the first comprehensive regional art exhibition focused on all women artists living in Western New York's five counties.
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Wed, Jan 29th 2020 09:50 pm
North Point Worship never set out to become a Kingdom Bound mainstage act, pen a hit tune that's now a staple at congregations around the world, or lead 40,000-plus people in song each weekend at one of the largest churches in America.
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Wed, Jan 29th 2020 08:55 pm
Acting Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced Niagara County law enforcement agencies will participate in a special enforcement effort to crackdown on impaired driving.
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Wed, Jan 29th 2020 08:50 pm
Five time Grammy Award-winning Darkroom/Interscope Records artist Billie Eilish has confirmed she will perform at the 92nd Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood. The show will be televised live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET, and will air live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide. "The Oscars Red Carpet Show" will air at 6:30 p.m.
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Wed, Jan 29th 2020 05:15 pm
In honor of the 100th anniversary marking women's right to vote, the Niagara County History Center is celebrating with a "Soup and Story" program guided by historian and author Susan Eck. The event is slated for noon Saturday, Feb. 8, at 215 Niagara St. Lockport.
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Wed, Jan 29th 2020 05:05 pm
Girl Scouts of Western New York announced the community at large has an opportunity to nominate extraordinary Western New York women for its 2020 Women of Distinction Awards. Nominations are being accepted now through March 9.
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Wed, Jan 29th 2020 05:05 pm
The Castellani Art Museum announces new hours. The art museum on the Niagara University campus will now be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and closed on Sunday and Monday. For up-to-date information on all exhibitions, programs and events, visit www.castellaniartmuseum.org. For additional details, call 716-286-8200.
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Wed, Jan 29th 2020 05:00 pm
Show producers Lynette Howell Taylor and Stephanie Allain announced additional presenters for the 92nd Oscars telecast. The lineup includes Zazie Beetz, Timothée Chalamet, Will Ferrell, Gal Gadot, Mindy Kaling, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anthony Ramos, Mark Ruffalo, Kelly Marie Tran and Kristen Wiig.
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Wed, Jan 29th 2020 04:55 pm
Clerk Joseph Jastrzemski said Niagara County will once again honor Purple Heart veterans by adding their name to county's Book of Honor at a ceremony to be held this August.
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Wed, Jan 29th 2020 04:55 pm
iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced eight-time Grammy Award-winning artist Usher, who has sold more than 65 million albums worldwide, will host and perform during the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards. The event will also feature live performances from Halsey and Lizzo, as well as previously announced performer Justin Bieber, with more to be announced.
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Wed, Jan 29th 2020 04:25 pm
The New York Power Authority board of trustees approved a new NYPA service that will offer its customers maintenance support on completed energy efficiency projects. The additional customer support enhances both Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's BuildSmart NY and Smart Street Lighting NY programs.
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