Tue, Aug 20th 2019 01:20 pm
The Niagara Falls Community Development Department is launching the second round of the small business support fund (SBSF) to help local entrepreneurs improve their businesses.
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Tue, Aug 20th 2019 01:15 pm
The Niagara Falls National Heritage Area, with financial support from the New York State Health Foundation, is embarking on a multiphase heritage arts mural project and walking trail that will merge public art, local history and public health. Through August and September of this year, 10 artists from Niagara Falls and Buffalo will paint 10 new murals on Main Street and Depot Avenue in the north end neighborhood. The project unites artists with the Highland Community in a collaborative process to transform public spaces and inspire local citizens.
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Tue, Aug 20th 2019 10:20 am
The New York State Thruway Authority announced the northbound South Grand Island Bridge will be closed to all traffic from midnight until 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25. All traffic traveling northbound on the Niagara Thruway (I-190) entering Grand Island will be diverted to a single lane on the southbound South Grand Island Bridge during the scheduled closure.
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Mon, Aug 19th 2019 07:50 pm
The 2019 Niagara County Peach Festival could be the last one held in Academy Park.
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Mon, Aug 19th 2019 04:35 pm
"America's Got Talent" revealed the next 12 acts headed to the Dolby Theatre to perform live on Tuesday, Aug. 20 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT), for the second week of live shows.
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Mon, Aug 19th 2019 04:35 pm
The NFL Films documentary "A Lifetime of Sundays," which profiles the matriarchs of four American football families, will make its television debut on ESPN, Sunday, Aug. 25 (1-2:30 p.m. EDT), and a week later on ABC, Sunday, Sept. 1 (3:30-5 p.m.). The film also will be available through ESPN authenticated video on demand until Sept. 15, when it moves to ESPN+ and will be available for streaming.
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Mon, Aug 19th 2019 04:35 pm
The Country Music Association announced Carrie Underwood will host The 53rd Annual CMA Awards with special guest hosts and Country Music Hall of Fame members Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton, celebrating legendary women in country music throughout the ceremony. "Country Music's Biggest Night" broadcasts live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 13 (8-11 p.m. EDT), on ABC.
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Mon, Aug 19th 2019 04:20 pm
Three-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Brandi Carlile will hit the Fallsview Casino stage in Niagara Falls, Ontario, for two nights: Nov. 9-10.
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Mon, Aug 19th 2019 04:20 pm
Integrity Music announced the release of "Better Word" from Grammy-nominated worship group Leeland. The group's first full-length live album will drop Sept. 13. Its first single, "Way Maker," is available now.
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Mon, Aug 19th 2019 04:15 pm
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS) announced the availability of up to $5 million in funding for OASAS-certified outpatient treatment programs. Up to 50 awards of $100,000 each will be made to programs to assist them in expanding services, with the goal of improving immediate access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
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Mon, Aug 19th 2019 04:05 pm
AFFIRM Films, a Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. company, and Provident Films, will release the newest feature film from the Kendrick Brothers ("War Room," "Courageous") on Friday.
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Mon, Aug 19th 2019 04:05 pm
Visionary media collective Starset have carved out a unique path as part cinematic rock band, part conceptual storytellers, weaving an intricate narrative through multimedia and redefining the concept of a truly immersive entertainment experience. Led by enigmatic frontman and Ph.D. candidate Dustin Bates, the band has made it a mission to take fans on a journey through music, video, AR-integrated performances, a Marvel graphic novel, and online experiences, blurring the lines of science, fact and fiction.
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Mon, Aug 19th 2019 04:00 pm
Prenatal yoga has arrived in Niagara County.
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Mon, Aug 19th 2019 04:00 pm
Grammy-nominated and Dove Award-winning worship leader, pastor and author William McDowell will release his new live album, "The Cry" (Integrity Music), on Sept. 20.
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Mon, Aug 19th 2019 04:00 pm
Gotee Records announced the newest family member to its roster with the signing of Courtnie Ramirez. A press release said, "This enthusiastic singer with an effervescent disposition reflects the vibrancy of her Mexican and Guatemalan heritage that America fell in love with on season 11 of NBC's 'The Voice.' Ramirez is excited and ready to share her original music - something she has dreamed about since she was a teenager."
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Mon, Aug 19th 2019 04:00 pm
Black River Christian artist/songwriter Hannah Kerr announced the Sept. 13 release of her upcoming EP, "Listen More," while also releasing "Ordinary," a featured track on the project.
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Mon, Aug 19th 2019 01:50 pm
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino christened its new outdoor staging area Friday night, when M.C. Hammer brought his "House Party" to the Falls. support came from Tone-Loc, Kid n' Play, Sisqo and Sir Mix-a-Lot.
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Mon, Aug 19th 2019 10:30 am
The all-time attendance record for the Erie County Fair was shattered as the "Best 12 Days of Summer" in Western New York concluded Sunday night. Final 2019 attendance is 1,238,456. This number represents a 3.3% increase from 2018 and makes 2019's number the highest attended County Fair in the history of the Erie County Agricultural Society. The previous all-time record was achieved in 2014 (1,220,101).
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Sat, Aug 17th 2019 07:10 pm
Today, Bronze Star recipient and New York State Sen. Rob Ortt (R-C-I-Ref-North Tonawanda) declared his candidacy for New York's 27th Congressional District. At an event at the VFW Post 2535 in Lockport, Ortt delivered a speech that outlined his experiences as a soldier - in Afghanistan and defending the U.S. Southern border - his service as a state senator, and his campaign platform as a congressional candidate.
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Sat, Aug 17th 2019 07:05 pm
General Motors Co. GMCH Lockport Operations announced the recipients of its 2019 GM community grants: United Way of Greater Niagara, $30,000; Junior Achievement of Western New York, $10,000; and the Environmental Education Foundation of Soil and Water Conservation, $10,000.
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Sat, Aug 17th 2019 06:50 pm
At 84 years old, Tonny Petersen has defied death hundreds of times during his 65-year career as an automotive stunt performer. Tonight, Tonny takes one last spin on the Erie County Fair track as he looks death in the face once again, to perform one of his most famous stunts. The Erie County Fair welcomes Petersen, the "Last of the Legendary Hell Drivers," as part of the 2019 edition of the "Ultimate Night of Destruction" at 7 p.m.
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Sat, Aug 17th 2019 09:50 am
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday announced the Niagara Falls' Bridge District will receive $10 million in funding as the Western New York winner of the fourth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative.
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Sat, Aug 17th 2019 07:00 am
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Grimes, residents of Grand Island since 1969, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 8.
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Sat, Aug 17th 2019 07:00 am
The Erie County Department of Health has announced that two animals on Grand Island tested positive for rabies.
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Sat, Aug 17th 2019 07:00 am
Dr. Willard Ruth came to Grand Island early in his medical career to be close to family, not imagining he would work in one town for nearly five decades.
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Sat, Aug 17th 2019 07:00 am
Two summers ago, the French street theater group Plasticiens Volants wowed people when it debuted "Big Bang" Lewiston. The troupe told a story of creation through a dazzling mix of floating inflatables, videos, lights and music. Its colorful creations filled the night sky, and were manned by performers weaving in and out of the crowd.
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Sat, Aug 17th 2019 07:00 am
Village Mayor Anne Welch assembled a group of artists in mid-July with the intent of promoting Lewiston as an arts destination. They met again on Wednesday - this time with some notable additions - looking to implement strategies to increase public awareness.
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Sat, Aug 17th 2019 07:00 am
Those taking in all that next weekend's Northwest Jazz Festival in Lewiston has to offer need to circle Sept. 6, 7 and 8 on their calendars. Yes, that's Peach Festival weekend in Lewiston. But it's also Jazz Festival weekend in Youngstown.
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Sat, Aug 17th 2019 06:55 am
Fine art will meet coal-fired pizza when Michael Hibbard makes over the corner of Center and North Fourth streets in Lewiston.
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Fri, Aug 16th 2019 03:10 pm
Sertoma is short for "Service to mankind." While the Sertoma Club of Niagara Falls has its focus on serving the community, they're asking everyone to help support them, as they host their 54th chicken barbecue at The Oasis in Hyde Park.
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Fri, Aug 16th 2019 03:10 pm
When a daughter is afflicted by illness, the most a parent can do is to be right there with her. Perhaps no one knows this better than Michael Gold, an attorney in Niagara Falls who deals with Elder Law and who is learning braille.
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Fri, Aug 16th 2019 03:10 pm
News came out on Aug. 8 that Double C Realty Inc., owner of property north of Colonial Drive in the Town of Niagara, had submitted a draft scoping document to the Town of Niagara Town Board. In response, the board has scheduled a public scoping meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, to gather public input.
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Fri, Aug 16th 2019 03:10 pm
For art and music lovers, Yellow Jack, a folk and Americana band, will be sharing the stage, playing the 3-3:45 p.m. slot for the Oliver Street Arts Festival running noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, on Oliver Street between Robinson and Schenck streets in North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Aug 16th 2019 03:10 pm
A new addition for the community surrounding Mayor's Park in North Tonawanda, which all kids and families will want to utilize, is now complete and open for kids of all ages and abilities.
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Thu, Aug 15th 2019 11:20 pm
Seneca Gaming Corp. officials invited the media to tour the hotel side of Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino on Thursday. They officially unveiled a $40 million renovation of the Seneca Niagara Event Center, hotel front entrance and mezzanine, and The Lobby Bar. Outside, the grounds have new landscaping and statues, additional lanes of traffic, new parking lots, and a brand-new staging area for outdoor concerts.
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Thu, Aug 15th 2019 02:50 pm
"Tuesdays in the Park" boasted a triple-bill with Tommy Tutone, Loverboy and headliner Rick Springfield. The "Best in Show" tour offered more than three hours of high-energy performances, complete with a smorgasbord of hit songs and some unexpected fan interactions.
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Thu, Aug 15th 2019 12:15 pm
Unyts, the only local organ, eye, tissue and blood donor services network, announced Thursday it rebranded to ConnectLife and moved its headquarters to Williamsville.
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Thu, Aug 15th 2019 12:10 pm
Old Fort Niagara is hosting its final reenactment of the season, the "War of 1812 Encampment," on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, at the National Historic Landmark in Youngstown. This encampment portrays the British attack on Fort Niagara during the American occupation in December 1813, and includes a special evening battle and daily activities for all.
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Wed, Aug 14th 2019 09:55 am
Sevan Evren, D.O., has joined the primary care team at the Niagara Falls Memorial Primary Center, located in the Golisano Center for Community Health, 533 10th St.
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Wed, Aug 14th 2019 09:50 am
New York State Speaker Carl Heastie on Tuesday continued his annual statewide tour with stops at New Era Field in Orchard Park, Lackawanna City Hall and the Blackthorn Restaurant & Pub in South Buffalo. He was accompanied by Assemblyman Pat Burke.
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