Fri, Feb 15th 2019 05:15 pm
Newly anointed EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner and multi-Platinum singer-songwriter John Legend has premiered the music video for his new single "Preach" via Columbia Records. Watch HERE. The video was directed by Dominique DeLeon and is inspiring viewers to action as the first of its kind to use YouTube's donate/fundraising feature in which viewers will be able to donate (via a donate button) to FREE AMERICA.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2019 05:15 pm
With 100 days until the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, NBC Sports announced Mike Tirico will serve as host of its first-ever coverage of the event. The 103rd Indy 500 from Indianapolis Motor Speedway will air at 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, May 26, on NBC - the first time the race has ever aired on the network after 54 years on ABC.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2019 05:15 pm
Each year, the incoming state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars selects a theme for the state commanders special project. During the 2017-18 period, then-Cmdr. Michael Burke's theme was homeless veterans. Each of the eight districts in the state of New York were asked to submit the names of organizations that assisted homeless veterans in their respective areas.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2019 05:15 pm
Maryland-based husband/wife duo Wild Harbors is set to bow their full-length debut, "Monument," on March 15. Produced by Andrew Osenga (Laura Story, Caedmon's Call), the alt-pop singer/songwriter collection features 10 story-driven tracks wrapped in memorable melodies and warm harmonies.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2019 02:00 pm
Christopher M. Shores II of Grand Island entered into rest Feb. 12, 2019.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2019 07:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the community at the annual Chamber Gala awards dinner, to be held at Niagara Falls Country Club on Thursday, May 9. The chamber board of directors will present awards for Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year honorees in the Lewiston, Youngstown, Ransomville and Sanborn communities.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2019 12:15 am
It's been 34 years since the Lewiston-Porter Lancers boys basketball team last hoisted a Niagara Frontier League title.
Thursday night, the Lancers reset that number back down to zero, as the team defeated Niagara Falls, 75-71, to win the 2018-19 Niagara Frontier League title.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 10:55 pm
Thursday night, the Grand Island Vikings defeated the Lockport Lions, 45-33 in the Niagara Frontier League title game at Lockport High School.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:35 pm
Special Olympics New York and the Golisano Foundation on Thursday announced a $265,000 grant to support the expansion of Unified Champion School (UCS) programming in the Western, Genesee and Central New York regions over the next three years.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:25 pm
Recently, the Town of Niagara Business and Professional Association honored winners at its annual awards dinner, Jan. 30.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:20 pm
Taking a cue from what he gets asked about most from fans, a desire to have some fun and to live out the golden rule, multi-Platinum and Grammy-nominated Skillet frontman John Cooper has officially launched his "Cooper Stuff" podcast.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:20 pm
Justin Trainor, an artist and physical therapy assistant at The McGuire Group's Northgate Health Care Facility, will be the featured artist at an art show titled Enter the Artist, running from Feb. 25 through March 11 at the facility.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:20 pm
In a news conference on Capitol Hill, Congress members Brian Higgins (NY-26), John Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02) and Peter Welch (VT-AL) announced plans to introduce the Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act. The legislation will expand access to Medicare to allow those aged 50-64 to buy into the program, providing millions more Americans who are more likely to have pre-existing conditions and face premium increases as they near retirement with an option for affordable health care.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:20 pm
The Western New York Law Center is expanding its Niagara County consumer debt defense legal clinic to include sessions held in North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:15 pm
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:15 pm
Key Private Bank, the wealth management division of KeyCorp, was recognized by Private Asset Management Magazine for "Best private wealth manager client service - over $5 billion." This award is designed to honor industry-leading firms with over $5 billion in assets under management providing best-in-class services and innovative wealth management solutions to clients. PAM is a leading publication that reports on the wealth management and family office industry.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:15 pm
The North Tonawanda High School Fine Arts Department recently announced that senior Samuel Fesmire was recognized for his outstanding work of art on display at Daemen College's 50th annual All-High Exhibition, which is shown through Feb. 22 in the Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Gallery.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:15 pm
The next meeting of the Buffalo and Erie County Greenway Fund Standing Committee will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, 726 Exchange St., Suite 525, Buffalo. The meeting is open to the public. The agenda includes presentations by applicants who are seeking Greenway project funding in the current round of requests.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:15 pm
Swift momentum continues for the hammer-swinging, tune-singing viral sensations The Singing Contractors as fans and critics resonate with the infectious duo's uplifting release "Working on a Building, Hymns & Gospel Classics" with Gaither Music Group.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:15 pm
Hulu and Lionsgate announced "Unbanned: The Legend of AJ1," the true story of how Air Jordan 1 (AJ1) transcended sport to become a global phenomenon, will stream exclusively on Hulu.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:10 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education meeting to be held on Feb. 27, will begin at 6 p.m. with an anticipated executive session.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:10 pm
North Tonawanda police officer and Marine Corps veteran Erik A. Herbert formally announced his candidacy for 7th District Niagara County Legislature. This includes the Gratwick Park area of North Tonawanda and a large portion of the Town of Wheatfield.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:10 pm
Let the games begin: Six teams of elite "Jeopardy!" contestants are set to face off in the "Jeopardy! All-Star Games," presented by Consumer Cellular. Starting Wednesday, Feb. 20, fans will have the chance to see their favorite players join forces and play "Jeopardy!" like it's never been played before: in teams.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:10 pm
AAA Western and Central New York announced its Four Diamond restaurant winners. Three restaurants in the Western and Central New York region were awarded the prestigious distinction of Four Diamond status.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:10 pm
"There Can Be Only One Highlander Club": Despite Beverly wanting the two boys to bond, Adam and Johnny Atkins compete for the head of the "Highlander Club" at school. Meanwhile, Barry tries to keep him and JTP from the same fate of Murray falling out of touch with his high school friends on an all-new episode of "The Goldbergs," airing Wednesday, Feb. 20 (8 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:10 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will hold its next business blender at Cask + Cow, 840 Center St., Lewiston. The winter networking event will take place from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21. It gives businesses and community leaders a chance to converse and make connections in a casual setting.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:05 pm
Last Saturday, the Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons wrestling team had five wrestlers crowned as Section VI champions during the New York State Public High School Athletic Association's 69th annual Section VI Wrestling Championships and 56th annual state qualifier at Starpoint High School.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 03:55 pm
Niagara Falls resident Donna Morgan, activities director at Elderwood Residences at Wheatfield, was one of four staff members recognized as an Elderwood 2018 Service Excellence Award winner.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 03:50 pm
On Friday, Feb. 15, Niagara-Wheatfield High School, 2292 Saunders Settlement, will once again do its due diligence for those in need in the community.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 03:45 pm
The Town of Wheatfield Recreation Department and Lions Club participated in the annual Winterfest at the Youth Center near Town Hall on Saturday, Feb. 9.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 03:40 pm
Niagara-Wheatfield High School has partnered with Empower and ACCES-VR in developing a Steps to Work program. This year is the second year of the program.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 03:35 pm
Monday, the Town of Wheatfield Town Board met for its first meeting of February. The board discussed a proposed major subdivision along town-owned property on Witmer Road.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 03:30 pm
Thursday, as many celebrated Valentines Day or prepared a special evening for their significant other, Wegmans celebrated its 20th anniversary at its location at 1577 Military Road.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 12:25 pm
On Thursday, the Kaleida Health Foundation announced a $100,000 commitment to support construction for two transitional resident quarters in the new Buffalo City Mission Community Center at 100 E. Tupper St.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 12:25 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced board-certified infectious disease specialist Dr. Rajinder Bajwa will provide specialized care for hepatitis C infected patients at the Niagara Wellness Connection Center.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 12:25 pm
Passersby near the boat ramp at the New York Power Authority's Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant's Lewiston Reservoir on Feb. 5 would have witnessed an unusual sight: people in the freezing water amidst four to six inches of floating ice simulating the rescuing of individuals who've fallen into the water after stepping out on unstable ice on the reservoir.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 12:20 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the first of several statewide free fishing days in New York will take place this weekend, Saturday, Feb. 16, and Sunday, Feb. 17. During these designated days, residents and visitors are permitted to fish for free without a fishing license.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 12:20 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins was named by House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to serve as chairman of the Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group, a coalition of elected leaders from both the U.S. and Canada committed to advancing dialog and policies of mutual interest. This is a new role for Higgins, a longtime member of the group.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 08:50 am
Mount St. Mary's Hospital recently hosted 20 students from the Iroquois Job Corps in Medina as part of the hospital's Mash Camp program.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 12:45 am
On Dec. 21, the Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons boys basketball team sat with a record of 2-5. Since then, the Falcons proceeded to go 9-4 and finish with an 11-9 record - the program's best, according to coach Erik O'Bryan, in around 14 years.
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