Wed, Mar 6th 2019 04:55 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael Kearns and the Erie County Office for the Disabled will hold a special Disability Awareness Outreach Day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 30, at the Erie County Auto Bureau located in the Eastern Hills Mall at 4545 Transit Road. Persons interested may utilize the Dipson movie theater entrance located at the backside of the mall.
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Wed, Mar 6th 2019 04:55 pm
The New York Power Authority announced it has become the first right‑of‑way steward utility to achieve reaccreditation from the Right‑of‑Way Stewardship Council (ROWSC).
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Wed, Mar 6th 2019 04:55 pm
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is heading to the "Sunshine State" for a week of performances at the end of March. This venture comes just over a year after the BPO's successful tour of Poland, and is its fourth tour of Florida since 2010.
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Wed, Mar 6th 2019 04:55 pm
President and CEO of the Community Action Organization of Western New York L. Nathan Hare announced a new campaign called "100 Actions," which launches today, leading up to the 54th anniversary and awards breakfast.
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Wed, Mar 6th 2019 04:45 pm
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Wed, Mar 6th 2019 12:25 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston welcomed the community to the Brickyard Brewing Company on Tuesday for a special treat: Emmy Award-winning photojournalist Isadore "Izzy" Bleckman and his wife, Mary Roseberry, screened the documentary "Risking Everything: A Story of Niagara's Freedom Seekers." The 33-minute film chronicles Lewiston's role in the Underground Railroad, juxtaposing stories with sculptor Susan Geissler's work in creating the Freedom Crossing Monument.
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Wed, Mar 6th 2019 11:10 am
After a 10-day battle between the brawniest brains on television, Team Brad - Brad Rutter, Larissa Kelly and David Madden - won the "Jeopardy!" All-Star Games, presented by Consumer Cellular. Team Ken - Ken Jennings, Matt Jackson and Monica Thieu - finished second, while Team Colby - Colby Burnett, Pam Mueller and Alan Lin - came in third. Team Brad will share a $1 million grand prize, while Team Ken will split $300,000 and Team Colby will take home $100,000.
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Wed, Mar 6th 2019 11:05 am
Medaille College's top academic figure will keynote Wednesday's meeting of the New York State Women Inc. Buffalo Niagara Chapter - an event steeped in women's rights history, from its location to its timing.
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Wed, Mar 6th 2019 11:05 am
NBC will premiere its top-rated summer series "America's Got Talent" for its 14th season on Tuesday, May 28 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT).
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Wed, Mar 6th 2019 11:00 am
Empire State Development announced Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul kicked off a series of visits to Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) across New York state in celebration of Women's History Month. The statewide tour brings renewed focus to the administration's work to support women and minorities in achieving representative participation in the economy. Hochul's first stop was at GENESYS Consulting Services in Albany.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2019 05:05 pm
The Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees held a reception on Monday to thank the new Frontier House owners for purchasing the vacant building and its one acre of land. Prior to the get-together, William Paladino, Jeff Williams and Bill Game were introduced to the public at a 6 p.m. work session.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2019 04:25 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos on Tuesday announced DEC has completed its report detailing the comprehensive investigation of the Niagara Sanitation Landfill in the Town of Wheatfield. The report includes the results of DEC's expanded sampling of surface soil, subsurface soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater at the site, which confirms landfill contaminants do not present an off-site exposure concern to neighboring properties.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2019 04:15 pm
The 14th annual Colvin Cleaners "Gowns for Prom" program, presented by The Allstate Foundation and supported by Reeds Jenss, Shea's Performing Arts Center and Townsquare Media, officially began Tuesday. The family-owned dry-cleaning company is anticipating a record campaign as it is communicating with nearly 90 high schools in Western New York, supporting students who are unable to afford a gown for this year's prom.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2019 04:15 pm
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. on Tuesday released the results of its Outer Harbor access and activation project survey No. 2.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2019 01:50 pm
Niagara University is again presenting "Books, Balls, and Blocks," free educational events for children and families in various Niagara County locations throughout March and April.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2019 01:50 pm
Culinary icon and acclaimed Food Network host Bobby Flay and his daughter, Sophie, hit the streets in search of the greatest local dishes around in the new series "The Flay List," premiering Thursday, April 11 (10:30 p.m. ET/PT).
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Tue, Mar 5th 2019 01:50 pm
American Niagara Hospitality (ANH) announced its Rainforest Cafe restaurant in Niagara Falls once again walked away with five of the top awards at the Landry's Restaurant Group's annual conference in Las Vegas in February. The company also took home five notable awards at the 2018 annual conference.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2019 01:50 pm
Fallsview Casino Resort presents a jam-packed June entertainment lineup, including Grammy Award-nominated trio Midland, British '80s contemporary musician Howard Jones plus special guests Men Without Hats & All Hail the Silence, and esteemed pianist Neil Sedaka.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2019 01:50 pm
The laufmaschine was a funny-looking contraption with an even funnier-sounding name. But it was invented by a German nobleman in 1816 in response to a very serious climate crisis that impacted the entire world.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2019 01:50 pm
Speaker Carl Heastie on Monday announced the New York State Assembly passed legislation that will expand current requirements that guns are kept in safe storage repositories, especially in households with children (A.2686A, Paulin).
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Tue, Mar 5th 2019 01:50 pm
The 2019-20 Harborcenter Hockey Tournament Schedule has been announced. The upcoming season's schedule will feature 25 individual tournaments, serving both boys and girls from ages 6 to 18.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2019 01:50 pm
Speaker Carl Heastie announced the New York State Assembly passed the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act (A.3974, Aubry). The legislation would expand on alternative sentencing laws for domestic violence cases.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2019 03:45 pm
If you have ever considered running for a school board, now is an excellent time to explore the position and process. This year, the Lewiston-Porter Central School District will hold elections to fill three board positions, each holding a three-year term.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2019 03:35 pm
The National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) announced the formation of a joint task force to reduce jail inmate recidivism through continuity of health care services.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2019 03:35 pm
M&T Bank and the Buffalo Bills have announced their 11th annual "Touchdown for Teachers" program, which recognizes local educators for their outstanding contributions to their students, schools and communities. Peers, family, friends and students can now submit nominations for deserving educators in the Western New York area.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2019 03:35 pm
The New York State Gaming Commission has partnered with the New York State Thruway Authority, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, the commission's video lottery gaming licensees, horse racing tracks and OTBS, commercial casino operators, and lottery retailers to launch a statewide public service campaign to increase awareness of problem gambling.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2019 03:05 pm
The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) will highlighting the unique contributions of New Yorkers with developmental disabilities throughout March, which is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2019 03:05 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Department of Environmental Conservation and New York State Police remind snowmobilers to never drink and drive, and to ride responsibly while enjoying the state's snowmobile trails.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2019 03:00 pm
The Lewiston Choraleers will present an Easter program at four area churches April 6, 7, 13 and 14. The program will feature a cantata titled "Covenant of Grace" by Joseph Martin. The group said the performance "celebrates God's faithfulness and everlasting promises to his people, and serves as a testimony to God's plan of redemption for all humanity."
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Mon, Mar 4th 2019 03:00 pm
The Buffalo Beauts fell to the Metropolitan Riveters 4-3 in a shootout in New Jersey on Sunday in their final game of the regular season. The loss snapped the Beauts' seven-game win streak, but Buffalo locked up the No. 2 seed for the Isobel Cup Playoffs with its win on Saturday. The team will host the No. 3 seed Boston Pride at Harborcenter for the first round of the playoffs.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2019 03:00 pm
Anthony Gomes, 2017 European Blues Award Winner for Best Musician/Live Performance, brings his "Peace, Love & Loud Guitars" Tour to Tralf Music Hall in Buffalo on April 4.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2019 03:00 pm
Rock icon Alice Cooper and Grammy-winning hard rock band Halestorm have announced a co-headline amphitheater tour across North America this summer. Produced by Live Nation, the 19-city tour will kick off July 17 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, at the PPL Center and make stops in Detroit, Chicago and Houston, before wrapping Aug. 16 in Camden, New Jersey, at the BB&T Pavilion.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2019 03:00 pm
The 50th annual Olcott Polar Bear "Swim For Sight" was held Sunday afternoon on the Lake Ontario shores at Olcott Beach. Roughly 400 swimmers participated, while all types of food and vendors could be found on the hamlet's Main Street for a huge crowd of onlookers.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2019 02:50 pm
The environmental, economic and educational benefits of Great Lakes-focused projects spanning Lake Erie to the 1000 Islands region are highlighted in the 2019 New York Sea Grant (NYSG) series of impact statements recently posted online at https://seagrant.sunysb.edu/articles/r/12919.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2019 02:50 pm
Niagara University students have a new way to engage with each other while developing strategic thinking, teamwork, collaboration, and goal-setting skills: esports. The competitive form of computer gaming is fast-growing on college campuses nationwide, with more than 100 institutions currently participating.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2019 02:50 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is now accepting applications for the 2019 Environmental Excellence Awards program, DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos announced. The Environmental Excellence Awards recognize businesses, institutions, municipalities and organizations for outstanding commitments to environmental sustainability, social responsibility and economic viability.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2019 02:50 pm
John Sauret, M.D., medical director of the Mount St. Mary's Neighborhood Health Center, received notification he completed the requirements for the New York Medicaid Electronic Health Records Incentive Program.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2019 02:50 pm
The Hollywood Vampires - featuring Alice Cooper, Joe Perry and Johnny Depp - announced spring 2019 tour dates. The band, which previously performed at Rock In Rio and the 2016 Grammy Awards in addition to U.S. and EU/UK tours last year, will play several shows on the West Coast in May. All dates are below.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2019 02:50 pm
It was announced Monday the new syndicated talk show "Tamron Hall" will premiere across the country on Monday, Sept. 9. In addition, the show has been licensed to stations representing more than 85 percent of the country to date, including 47 of the top 50 markets.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2019 02:50 pm
With its lineup of "America's Funniest Viceos," the second season premiere of ABC's "American Idol," and "Shark Tank" ranking No. 1 in each half-hour of primetime, ABC won Sunday night by 75 percent over its nearest competition in adults 18-49 (1.4/6 vs. 0.8/3 - CBS and NBC tied). Excluding only the prior week's Oscars coverage, ABC hit Sunday season highs in viewers and young adults.
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