Thu, Aug 29th 2019 01:40 pm
Republican New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs called on the New York State Department of Education (SED) to rescind its proposed rule that would give public school districts oversight responsibilities on the quality of instruction at private and religious schools in their district.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2019 01:40 pm
Though they had other concert options Tuesday - including a reunited Jonas Brothers in Buffalo - 10,000 music lovers chose to watch Foreigner perform at Artpark.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 05:05 pm
The Lower Niagara Community Survivors group will hold its second annual "RockOut Cancer" fundraising event from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, at the Lewiston Stone House, 755 Center St. Admission to the all-day event includes food donated from the Stone House, Gallo Coal Fire Kitchen, Casa Antica and the Brickyard Brewing Co. Live entertainment for the day is also donated by Vinyl Addiction, The Tower, Mr. Thank You and Different Districts.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 04:00 pm
Clyde L. Burmaster, 78, of Ransomville, passed peacefully on Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, surrounded by family and loved ones.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 03:45 pm
Women United of Niagara will host an "Evening with JoAnn Falletta" from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Niagara Falls Country Club, 505 Mountain View Drive, Lewiston. This is the first event of the group's "Spotlight Series," an ongoing program that will highlight the accomplishments and community endeavors of notable women in Western New York.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 03:45 pm
This summer, five teams of University at Buffalo students who didn't know each other from Adam came together in a startup boot camp to develop a medical device to solve the devastating and costly surgical complication of anastomotic leaks. Such leaks, occurring after some colorectal surgeries, are difficult to detect early. The consequences are severe: an ostomy bag, sepsis or even death.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 03:35 pm
The next meeting of the Buffalo and Erie County Greenway Fund Standing Committee will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, 726 Exchange St., Suite 525, Buffalo. The meeting is open to the public. The agenda includes adoption of the 2020 grant schedule and revised protocols for applicants who are seeking Greenway project funding.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 03:30 pm
"Shark Tank," the critically acclaimed and multi-Emmy Award-winning entrepreneurial-themed reality show, announced the addition of four brand-new guest "Sharks," including founder and CEO of Stitch Fix, Katrina Lake; founder and CEO of KIND, Daniel Lubetzky; international tennis champion and founder of Sugarpova, Maria Sharapova; co-founder and CEO of the personal genomics company 23andMe, Anne Wojcicki.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 03:30 pm
AAA Western and Central New York has kicked off its annual "School's Open - Drive Carefully" campaign as back-to-school season gets underway. AAA's campaign was launched nationally in 1946 to help reduce the number of school-related pedestrian injuries and fatalities. It is now in its 74th year. AAA clubs across the country continue to promote the campaign each fall to remind motorists to watch out for children as they travel to and from school.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 03:15 pm
Many Western and Central New York families are using Labor Day weekend as an opportunity for one last vacation before school starts!
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 03:15 pm
In less than two weeks (on Sunday, Sept. 8), seven-time Grammy Award-winner and multi-Platinum recording artist Carrie Underwood and NFL players star in the debut of the 2019 show open for NBC's "Sunday Night Football," primetime television's No. 1 program for an unprecedented eight consecutive years
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 03:15 pm
"America's Got Talent" revealed the final 12 acts headed to the Dolby Theatre to perform live tonight (8-10 p.m. ET/PT, NBC) for the third week of live shows.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 03:15 pm
In partnership with Ureeka, Ignite Buffalo is inviting Western New York small businesses to apply to Ureeka's small business pitch competition, where five prizes totaling $30,000 will be awarded.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 03:15 pm
Lewiston Council on the Arts staffers Eva Nicklas and Tim Henderson recently presented Elderwood at Wheatfield Community Relations Coordinator Stacey Zahno and Elderwood Residencies Property Manager Tammy Ooft with an appreciation plaque for their generous sponsorship of the 2019 "Blue Monday" concert series.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 03:15 pm
On Monday, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed to amend the national marine diesel engine program to provide relief to boat builders and manufacturers of lightweight and high-power marine diesel engines that are used in high-speed commercial vessels such as lobster fishing boats and pilot boats.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 04:20 pm
Although we do require you to smile!
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 03:25 pm
Freeform announced production has begun on the holiday gift-wrapping competition series "Wrap Battle" in Los Angeles. The six-episode series will follow nine contestants as they battle to become the ultimate wrapper and take home the coveted grand prize, valued at $50,000.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 03:25 pm
Final nominees for The 53rd Annual CMA Awards will be revealed Wednesday, Aug. 28, with select categories announced live on ABC's "Good Morning America" by Jimmie Allen and Ashley McBryde in the 8 a.m. hour (local time), followed by a performance of "If I Know Me" by Morgan Wallen.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 03:20 pm
Gotee Records announced the release of "In The Arms," the newest single from Terrian of TobyMac's DiverseCity Band. This song, co-written by Terrian and worship leaders Anthony Skinner, Jon Reddick and songwriter Jess Cates, is available now here. It was produced by Micah Kuiper and Bryan Fowler for Man Cub Music House (TobyMac, Chris Tomlin).
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 03:15 pm
Vince Gill's much-anticipated and heralded "OKIE" is now available for purchase.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 03:15 pm
Following the recent news that multi-award-winning country star Lauren Alaina is a contender on this season's "Dancing with the Stars," the Platinum-selling singer's "That Girl Was Me" Tour is shifting to a January start date.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 03:15 pm
BEC Recordings announced the release of "Convoy of Hope: Hope Has A Name," debuting Sept. 13. Benefitting the faith-based and nonprofit organization Convoy of Hope, the 14-song project features multiple worship songs from churches around the U.S., such as River Valley Worship, Crossroads Music, Red Rocks Worship and Christ Church Fellowship.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 03:10 pm
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), in partnership with the Los Angeles Times, announced the inaugural "LA Press Freedom Week," taking place Sept. 16-20, at several venues in Los Angeles.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 02:35 pm
The Orleans Renaissance Group Inc. recently announced the return of Ronan Tynan.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 02:35 pm
An opening reception for "The Growlery: Selected works by Michael J. Beam" will take place from 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Wine on Third Gallery, 501 Third St., Niagara Falls. The event will include an artist introduction and champagne toast at 7:30 p.m., as well as ambient/trans/techno spins by DJH Entertainment.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 12:00 pm
Niagara County Legislator Rebecca Wydysh presented Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 leaders with a Greenway check that will go toward the establishment of the new Lewiston Veterans Memorial.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 10:55 am
On Tuesday, Artpark & Company's concert season will come to a close with classic rock hitmakers Foreigner returning to the amphitheater stage. The Aug. 27 concert is part of the "Tuesdays in the Park" presented by M&T Bank series. The show will begin at 6:30 p.m. (gates open at 5 p.m.).
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 10:50 am
Lion Regina Cecconi was elected district governor of Lions District 20-N at the Multiple District 20 Convention held in Binghamton. She was recently inducted by Lions International President Dr. Jung-Yul Choi at the Lions International Convention in Milan, Italy.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 10:30 am
Disney Channel has ordered "Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur," an original animated series based on Marvel's hit comic books, from Disney Television Animation. Executive produced by Laurence Fishburne and Helen Sugland's Cinema Gypsy Productions (ABC's "black-ish"), Marvel Animation & Family Entertainment, and Emmy Award-winner Steve Loter (Disney's "Kim Possible"), the series follows the adventures of 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur. After Lunella accidentally brings Devil Dinosaur into present-day New York City via a time vortex, the duo works together to protect the city's Lower East Side from danger.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 10:25 am
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. (ECHDC) announced it will hold a public open house on Wednesday, Aug. 28, to discuss the conceptual design for development parcels, street and parking facilities on the northern part of the former Memorial Auditorium Block, more commonly known as the North Aud Block, at Canalside.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 10:25 am
Bowyer & Bow / Capitol Christian Music Group artist, songwriter and worship leader Pat Barrett has released his first live project, "Canvas and Clay," available here. This new live album follows his acclaimed self-titled debut from that featured the No. 1 single "Build My Life." The follow-up radio single, "Better," is currently No. 26 on the Christian Airplay chart and gaining audience impressions each week.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 10:15 am
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) announced the launch of a new educational program to help New Yorkers understand alcohol and drug addiction, including where to find help and services. The program is titled "New Hope, New Life with OASAS," and will help inform New Yorkers about substance use disorders, including the warning signs, resources available, and where to find help. The program is being funded with $500,000 distributed through the federal state opioid response grant.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 10:15 am
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski and Republican members of the Niagara County Legislature are decrying Gov. Andrew Cuomo's new license plate initiative that imposes a mandatory license plate replacement beginning in 2020 along with a mandatory replacement fee.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 10:15 am
Niagara Falls City Councilman Chris Voccio will lead a Niagara River Gorge hike from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 7.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 10:00 am
Children between the ages of 2 and 4 who reside in the north and south end of Niagara Falls are invited to participate in "Nurturing in the Neighborhood," a free program that provides early childhood activities and parent workshops.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 10:00 am
With the national economy continuing to show strong growth and record low unemployment, Niagara County leaders are taking steps to ensure that trend continues in the region by holding career fairs such as the one held on Wednesday in North Tonawanda.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 09:55 am
As the world warms, communities around Lake Erie and Lake Ontario may become a refuge for people seeking relief from drought, sea-level rise and other climate-related extreme events in different parts of the U.S. and the world.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 09:55 am
After years of touring the world, The Steve Fister Band is set to play intimate home gig.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 09:55 am
Integrity Music is partnering with The Porter's Gate, a sacred ecumenical arts collective, to release its second project, titled "Neighbor Songs," on Oct. 25. The first track, "Nothing to Fear (feat. Audrey Assad)," is available.
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Sun, Aug 25th 2019 02:00 pm
Some people smirk when Northwest Jazz Festival in Historic Lewiston organizers state the event annually draws upward of 40,000 people. Those doubters were converted this past weekend, as people were elbow-to-elbow across Center Street, and cars were stacked all the way back to Oxbow Lane at the Lewiston event.
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