Mon, Jan 14th 2019 12:45 pm
AAA of Western and Central New York wants to make sure drivers are prepared to battle the cold this winter. Hazardous storms and inclement weather are a factor in more than half a million crashes and more than 2,000 road deaths every winter, according to research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. AAA urges drivers to slow down, be cautious and prepare their vehicles for cold days for their own personal safety.
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Mon, Jan 14th 2019 12:20 pm
Special Olympics New York President and CEO Stacey Hengsterman announced Rochester will host the New York State Winter Games Feb. 22-23. The event will bring approximately 1,000 athletes and coaches to the area to compete in six winter sports: alpine and cross-country skiing, figure skating, floor hockey, snowboarding and snowshoeing.
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Mon, Jan 14th 2019 12:20 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is accepting letters of intent for its 2019 competitive grant process through Feb. 4. Interested organizations should read the detailed guidelines/additional information that can be found here before submitting a letter of intent: https://www.cfgb.org/nonprofits/grants/community-foundation/.
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Mon, Jan 14th 2019 12:10 pm
The Who announced they will bring the "Moving On!" tour to KeyBank Center on Thursday, May 9. Tickets for the 8 p.m. go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18. Prices range from $67.50 to $333.50 (includes $4.50 facility fee) and can be purchased at the KeyBank Center box office, online at www.tickets.com, or by calling 888-223-6000.
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Mon, Jan 14th 2019 12:10 pm
NBC's broadcast of the Kansas City Chiefs' 31-13 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday in the AFC Divisional Playoff averaged 29.1 million TV-only viewers - ranking as the most-watched Saturday 4:30 p.m. ET NFL Divisional Playoff in three years (31.5 million for Chiefs-Patriots on CBS, Jan. 16, 2016).
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Mon, Jan 14th 2019 12:10 pm
The Buffalo Beauts extended their winning streak to three games on Saturday, topping the Metropolitan Riveters at Harborcenter by a score of 5-1 to improve to 7-4-0 on the season.
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Mon, Jan 14th 2019 12:10 pm
Talk about a song getting stuck in your head. How about a song getting stuck in your car's cassette deck? It happened to Adam F. Goldberg, executive producer and creator of the ABC hit comedy "The Goldbergs." He, of course, turned this into a storyline and will feature the song prominently in an all-new episode titled "The Pina Colada Song" on Wednesday, Jan. 16 (8 p.m.).
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Sat, Jan 12th 2019 07:10 am
The Neighbors Foundation helps those on Grand Island who are in temporary need. While its biggest fundraiser takes place at Christmas time, its work is year-round.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2019 07:05 am
Grand Island voters approved a $24 million capital project plan in a referendum Tuesday.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2019 07:05 am
Right before Christmas, Empire State Development announced Artpark & Company was the recipient of a $100,000 award from the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council. The money will go toward the creation of a master plan - a road map outlining what Artpark could and should be now and well into the future.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2019 07:00 am
The Buffalo Launch Club held its installation of 2019 officers on Sunday, Dec. 30, at the club, 503 E. River Road. The installation followed an 11 a.m. brunch.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2019 07:00 am
A large crowd, mostly young women and girls, attended a forum on women in science and mathematics presented by the Grand Island Zonta Club Wednesday evening at Grand Island High School.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2019 07:00 am
Whatever 2019 new year's resolutions made for more congeniality in Grand Island Town Board meetings lasted little more than an hour.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2019 07:00 am
The DeGlopper Memorial Expansion Committee signed a contract Monday with a sculptor to produce a life-sized statue of Charles DeGlopper that would be a centerpiece of the new and improved DeGlopper Park.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2019 07:00 am
Eleanor Mae Swain (Turnbull), 91, of Grand Island, entered into rest Jan. 4, 2019.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2019 07:00 am
The Youngstown Business and Professional Association held its annual winter meeting Tuesday evening at Rays Tavern, with a full house in attendance.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2019 07:00 am
Starting Monday, Jan. 14, the Village of Lewiston Department of Public Works will begin replacing water meter heads. Residents are asked to call the clerk's office at 754-8271 to make an appointment. There is no fee for this service, which should only take about 10 minutes.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2019 07:00 am
Excitement continues to build for the Town of Lewiston's newest residential community.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2019 07:00 am
Community solar is beginning to make waves around Lewiston.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2019 07:00 am
The Lancers have come into the 2018-19 season with, quite possibly, one of the most talented rosters compiled in some time.
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Fri, Jan 11th 2019 11:15 pm
Niagara-Wheatfield's Raejaun Smith would be the first to admit he's been struggling at the free throw line the past couple games. Despite the struggles, Smith came through when it mattered most for the Falcons.
The Falcons defeated the Kenmore East Bulldogs 71-69 Friday night, in what was a thriller from start to finish.
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Fri, Jan 11th 2019 07:55 pm
NBC's "Blindspot" gave fans a pre-Christmas gift in the form of a midseason finale stocking-stuffed with story setups normally reserved for the season-ender.
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Fri, Jan 11th 2019 04:40 pm
Republican Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello will join Republican New York State Sen. Robert Ortt and Niagara County Clerk Joe Jastrzemski on Saturday, Jan. 26, to host an informational event on the Second Amendment.
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Fri, Jan 11th 2019 04:40 pm
University at Buffalo faculty member Gregory Fabiano is continuing his nationally recognized work with ADHD children with a new study that will test how best to meet the special education goals of these children.
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Fri, Jan 11th 2019 04:35 pm
Hit culinary competition series "MasterChef Junior" returns Tuesday, Feb. 26 (8 p.m. ET/PT), on FOX.
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Fri, Jan 11th 2019 04:35 pm
Buffalo Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner (Atlantic), Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (Central), Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (Metropolitan) and Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (Pacific) have been awarded the final roster spots for the 2019 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend as a result of voting in the 2019 NHL All-Star "Last Men In" presented by adidas.
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Fri, Jan 11th 2019 04:35 pm
Celebrating Hollywood's biggest night of year, ABC will showcase a special sneak preview of the highly anticipated, high-octane dramedy "Whiskey Cavalier," on "Oscar Sunday," Feb. 24, in advance of the series premiere on Wednesday, Feb. 27 (10-11 p.m. EST).
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Fri, Jan 11th 2019 04:35 pm
Recording artist Lennon Stella has been named Radio Disney's "NBT" (Next Big Thing).
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Fri, Jan 11th 2019 09:20 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and State Department of Environmental Conservation remind snowmobilers to ride responsibly while enjoying the state's abundant snowmobiling opportunities.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 10:00 pm
A memorial service for Dr. Gerard J. Mosey will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at Nightengale Funeral Home, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft Street), Buffalo. Mosey passed on Jan. 5.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 04:10 pm
The music industry's biggest stars, including Yolanda Adams, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Alessia Cara, Mac Davis, John Fogerty, Josh Groban, Adam Lambert, John Legend, Little Big Town, Jennifer Lopez, Post Malone, Shawn Mendes, Pistol Annies, Darius Rucker, Ed Sheeran, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban, will take the stage for NBC's "Elvis All-Star Tribute" on Sunday, Feb. 17 (9-11 p.m. ET/PT).
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 04:10 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced the Buffalo Sabres Foundation will host the second annual Buffalo Sabres "Mega Raffle" on Sunday, Feb. 17, in the Lexus Club at KeyBank Center. The event will feature prizes including Sabres autographed items, team experiences and tickets. Doors will open at 1 p.m. with the first spin at 2 p.m. In addition to the raffles, Sabres alumni will be on hand during the event.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 04:10 pm
It's probably one of the first decisions parents make - sometimes long before their baby is born. What to name the new bundle of joy?
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 04:10 pm
A new national organization for women, Lead Up for Women, has been established to serve women who want to attain leadership positions at work, in their life, and in their community. The organization targets women who are climbing the corporate ladder, want to reach a leadership position, or venture out on their own creating or leading a business themselves.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 04:10 pm
Applications for the 2019 Native American handicraft sales permits are now available for the summer season at Niagara Falls State Park.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 03:30 pm
At 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, the Tonawanda Coke soil study team will host a community meeting to update the public about the progress of the study. This will include sharing information on geographic areas where contaminants of interest have been found. The meeting will be held at the Tonawanda Middle/High School auditorium at 150 Hinds St., City of Tonawanda.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 03:20 pm
The Tourism Board of Newfane is hosting an admission-free showcase of the town's businesses, attractions, organizations and events from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at the Olcott Firehall, 1691 Lockport-Olcott Road, Olcott.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 03:00 pm
Inter-Community Services announced Erin Howard of Wilson as the new executive director. ICS is the parent organization of Care-n-Share Food Pantry and Wear-n-Share Clothing Closet.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 03:00 pm
A fleet of 12 historic and majestic tall ships from harbors across the U.S., Canada, Spain and the South Pacific will grace Canalside, Riverwalk and Erie Basin Marina for Buffalo's inauguration as a host port of the Tall Ships Challenge Great Lakes 2019 race from Toronto to Buffalo on July 4-7.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 02:35 pm
Holding a best-ever 100 percent of "The Goldbergs'" lead-in at 8:30 p.m. (tied with the "Speechless" debut retention), the premiere of "Schooled" topped ABC's most recent series debut in the half-hour by 18 percent in adults 18-49, besting last year's midseason opener of "Alex, Inc." (1.1/5 on March 28). In addition, the new ABC comedy delivered the Net's best series performance in the half-hour in 1 year. "Schooled" opened at No. 1 in its time slot among adults 18-49 (tied w/NBC's "Chicago Med").
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