Wed, May 29th 2019 04:40 pm
Whether traveling or getting around the city, ride-hailing services are a convenient option for many. Thirty percent of all Americans use ride-sharing services, according to a recent Gallup poll. For those aged 18 to 29, use jumps to 45%.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 04:40 pm
The American Diabetes Association invites riders, runners and walkers of all levels to join the celebration and be part of the movement to fight diabetes by taking part in Tour de Cure. The fitness and community event is Saturday, June 1, at Niagara University's Dwyer Ice Arena. It will help raise funds to support the ADA's mission to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 04:40 pm
For those interested in voting in the Niagara County June 25 primary election this year, the last day to register is Friday, May 30.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 04:30 pm
With a thrilling finish and 300,000-plus fans in attendance, the star-studded 103rd Indianapolis 500 - the first broadcast on NBC - delivered an 11% viewership increase vs. 2018. That marks its best household rating in three years - and it's now NBC Sports' most-streamed INDYCAR race ever, according to Fast National data from Nielsen and digital data from Adobe Analytics.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 04:30 pm
Cardiomyopathy is a heart condition involving abnormalities of the muscle fibers, which contract with each heartbeat. Nearly half of children with this type of heart disease either undergo a heart transplant or die within two years of being diagnosed.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 04:15 pm
David and Christina Mackenzie, owners of Rock Solid Tattoos & Permanent Makeup Studio, celebrated a ribbon-cutting on Monday, May 20, at their new location at 520 Center St., in the Village of Lewiston. They have been in business for 11 years and are excited to relocate their business to Lewiston.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 04:10 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital held its 16th annual EMS Appreciation and Awards dinner on Wednesday, May 22, at the Niagara Falls Country Club. Representatives and honorees from 17 area volunteer fire companies, the City of Niagara Falls Fire Department, and guests attended.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 04:05 pm
Junior cooking dynamos step into the "Chopped" kitchen to showcase their culinary skills in the new season of "Chopped Junior," premiering Tuesday, June 25 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on Food Network. Through six one-hour episodes, the junior chefs must create delectable dishes utilizing ingredients within the mystery baskets over three rounds - appetizer, entrée and dessert - with a limited amount of time to earn the elusive "Chopped Junior" chef coat and a $10,000 grand prize.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 04:05 pm
The Erie County Department of Central Police Services, in collaboration with the Office of Public Advocacy and the Town of Cheektowaga Police Department, will host a domestic violence training course for call-takers and dispatchers from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, and Thursday, June 20. This is the first time this training has been conducted in Erie County.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 04:00 pm
The search for a new president of Niagara County Community College was extended this week after the NCCC board of trustees were unable to decide on the final candidates.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 03:40 pm
The Niagara Falls Volunteer Hall of Fame is seeking nominations of outstanding volunteers for induction in 2019.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 03:40 pm
Republican New York State Sen. Rob Ortt recently sent a letter to New York State Attorney General Letitia James requesting a lawsuit be filed against the federal government on behalf of the property owners along Lake Ontario's shoreline.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 03:40 pm
"Code Yellow" - Yo-Yo and Keller take things public; parasitic aliens threaten the human race; and someone really needs boba on "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," airing Friday, May 31 (8 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 03:35 pm
NBC Sports' presentation of Game 1 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final between the St. Louis Blues and Boston Bruins on NBC averaged a total audience delivery of 5.380 million viewers, making it the most-watched Game 1 in four years and NBC Sports' third-most watched Game 1 since it began broadcasting the Stanley Cup Final in 2006, according to Fast National data from Nielsen and digital data from Adobe Analytics.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 03:30 pm
Niagara University, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, and the Niagara Falls City School District are bringing free children and parenting activities to residents of Niagara Falls' south end throughout the summer.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 03:25 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz recently joined Erie County Department of Social Services Commissioner Marie Cannon and foster care advocates to celebrate National Foster Care Month. Poloncarz recognized the effort of three agencies that have worked to support children in foster care and foster families. Cannon discussed the need for additional foster families in the community.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 03:25 pm
University at Buffalo researcher Stuart Evans studies dust - not the balls of stale gray fluff that collect under your bed, but the tiny bits of mostly reflective material that hang in the Earth's atmosphere, influencing weather conditions like temperature, rain and wind.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 03:25 pm
Do you have a child who can sing, dance or play an instrument? Do they have a special talent just waiting to be discovered? If that's the case, the Erie County Fair is looking to see who's got talent!
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Wed, May 29th 2019 03:25 pm
With the start of camping season underway, Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos reminded campers the New York state firewood transportation regulation is still in effect. Untreated firewood may contain invasive pests that kill trees, and to protect New York's forests, untreated firewood should not be moved more than 50 miles from its source of origin.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 02:35 pm
Regal's "Summer Movie Express" is back in theaters featuring $1 movies all summer long. This kid-friendly festival is an ideal way to beat the heat this summer at over 340 locations nationwide.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 02:35 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced Dr. Andrew Cappuccino of Buffalo Spine Surgery and Memorial Medical Center are opening a Stem Cell Therapy Center on Memorial's Tenth Street campus.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 02:35 pm
The fifth session in the "Imagining A More Livable Niagara Falls" series of six focused on "Smart Growth" principles and ideas is being rescheduled. The May 30 session is being reschedule to June 4 due to a conflict with the Democratic primary mayoral debate.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 01:30 pm
As warmer weather approaches, Niagara County residents are anxiously anticipating the 20th annual Jack Beatty Memorial Hospice Cruise and Clambake. This year, the event will fall on Friday, July 12, at the Youngstown Yacht Club.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 01:30 pm
Girl Scouts of Western New York encourages girls to have outdoor experiences in Western New York along with thousands of girls in hundreds of state parks across the U.S.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 01:25 pm
Last week, artist and songwriter Charlie Rey debuted his brand-new single, titled "Undeniable Love." The song is available at the following DSP's: Pandora, iTunes, Spotify, Amazon and Google Play.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 01:15 pm
Local leaders gathered Tuesday to kick-off a new season for the Discover Niagara Shuttle. The free, hop-on/hop-off shuttle service first launched in 2016. Today, it takes passengers to 17 destinations along a 14-mile route, which stretches from Niagara Falls to Old Fort Niagara.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 01:00 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announced 57 Western New York organizations will receive a total of $1.3 million in grant awards from endowment funds created to carry on the legacy of Ralph C. Wilson Jr.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 01:00 pm
Alison Pipitone, Alyn Syms and Tom Lorentz (with special guests the Doo Rags) will be in the spotlight on Saturday, June 8, at the Sportsmen's Tavern in a special concert presented by the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame. The show starts at 8 p.m. There will also be a Hall of Fame raffle featuring merchandise and a guitar signed by numerous BMHOF inductees.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 12:45 pm
The Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy is holding a free information session for people interested in learning more about becoming a police officer. The session takes place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, in the Marion House on the Niagara University campus.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 12:45 pm
Armed with a serious love of food and years of experience in the restaurant business, Casey Webb travels the country in search of the most delicious dishes and epic eating challenges.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 07:00 am
Community Missions Inc. and the YWCA of the Niagara Frontier Inc. will come together for an evening of fun and art by hosting an art auction on Friday, June 14. The event will take place on-site at the YWCA of Niagara, located at 32 Cottage St., Lockport. Admission is $20 per person or $30 per couple, with "couple" being loosely defined as any two people wanting to attend together.
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Tue, May 28th 2019 07:50 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons softball team has been in its fair share of offensive battles. On Tuesday, in the Section VI Class A1 semifinals, the Falcons got it done on the defensive side of the ball, as N-W defeated Hamburg, 1-0.
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Mon, May 27th 2019 03:25 pm
Memorial Day was observed Monday in the Village of Lewiston with a parade, remembrance ceremony and luncheon.
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Mon, May 27th 2019 07:00 am
United Way of Greater Niagara (UWGN) will host its annual "Day of Caring" from 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 26. The communitywide event, sponsored by National Grid, will host over 200 volunteers who will come together to work on projects benefiting dozens of nonprofit agencies throughout Niagara County.
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Sun, May 26th 2019 03:20 pm
Despite warnings of lions, tigers and bears - or at least a lot of rain - the entirety of A Taste of Lewiston was dry, warm and bright on Saturday.
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Sun, May 26th 2019 02:45 pm
A statue of the Madonna that once stood in front of Niagara Catholic High School has found a new home at the foot of St. Peter R.C. Church in Lewiston. On Sunday, the Rev. Monsignor David LiPuma led a Mass of thanksgiving and dedication as he stood next to the monument of Mary.
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Sat, May 25th 2019 07:15 pm
Thank you to all who voted in the Lewiston-Porter Board of Education election and budget vote. Anne Orr, Betty Warrick and I were each elected to three-year terms on the Board of Education and the budget passed with a decisive margin - 480-150.
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Sat, May 25th 2019 09:55 am
Maelyn Jarmon, a 26-year-old artist originally from Frisco, Texas, and currently living in New York, was crowned champion of "The Voice" on Tuesday. Jarmon stood out all season for both her vocals and ability to master her sound as an artist deaf in one ear. The pop alternative singer earned coach John Legend his first "Voice" win on the four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series.
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Sat, May 25th 2019 09:55 am
Lewiston's Memorial Day Remembrance Committee wishes to thank everyone who has worked this spring to prepare for our third Memorial Day celebration of the lives of the men and women who have sacrificed everything for us.
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Sat, May 25th 2019 09:50 am
ABC announced "King of the Highwire" Nik Wallenda and his sister, Lijana, seventh-generation members of the Wallenda family circus troupe, will return to the highwire for a never-before-attempted walk of approximately 1,300 feet long and 25 stories above street level, across New York City's iconic Times Square, live on Sunday, June 23 (8 p.m. EDT). "Highwire Live in Times Square with Nik Wallenda" will air as a live two-hour televised event.
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