Thu, Jan 3rd 2019 01:10 pm
The North Tonawanda Department of Youth, Recreation and Parks reported last week that permits for park shelters would be issued beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Norman Keller Building, 500 Wheatfield St. Permits are issued to North Tonawanda residents only.
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Thu, Jan 3rd 2019 01:10 pm
City of North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur G. Pappas announced recently that the city has been awarded a grant in the amount of $1.47 million from Gov. Andrew Cuomo for water infrastructure improvements in Western New York.
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Thu, Jan 3rd 2019 01:10 pm
Publishing a book is no easy feat. Authors start off with an idea, and sometimes it could be tough for that idea to transfer into a publication.
For Brigette Callahan and Kristin Warham, their dream of creating a book about their love of Buffalo came true.
The book, "Buffalo From A to Z, Come Take a Tour With Me," is a bright, colorful, 54-page guide around the City of Buffalo.
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Thu, Jan 3rd 2019 01:05 pm
Niagara Hospice has promoted Allison Bolt to the position of special events coordinator. In her new role, she will oversee all of the organization's special events and fundraising activities as well as manage the special events department staff.
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Thu, Jan 3rd 2019 01:05 pm
Some students at the Orleans/Niagara BOCES' Niagara Academy showed their giving spirit before the holidays.
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Thu, Jan 3rd 2019 01:00 pm
The University at Buffalo has awarded seven students with the university's first academic badge, a micro-credential that allows students to showcase their mastery of a skill in an area of interest.
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Thu, Jan 3rd 2019 01:00 pm
Niagara University's food and consumer-packaged goods marketing program received accreditation from the Category Management Association, which will enable students to sit for the national certified professional category analyst exam starting in the spring semester.
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Thu, Jan 3rd 2019 01:00 pm
A free wellness seminar for breast cancer survivors will be presented at the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22.
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Thu, Jan 3rd 2019 01:00 pm
The Western New York Book Arts Center (WNYBAC) announced the appointment of Nicole Cooke as assistant executive director. In her new role, Cooke will assist Executive Director Gail Nicholson in daily operations as well as outreach and development.
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Thu, Jan 3rd 2019 01:00 pm
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced presenters for the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg will host the high-profile ceremony airing live coast to coast from The Beverly Hilton on Sunday, Jan. 6 (8-11 p.m. ET), on NBC.
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Thu, Jan 3rd 2019 01:00 pm
The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department is sponsoring a youth three-on-three basketball tournament starting at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, at the Red Brick Municipal Building gym, North Fourth and Onondaga streets. The tournament will be double-elimination. The youth age groups are 11-13 and 13-16.
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Thu, Jan 3rd 2019 01:00 pm
The Greater Niagara Federal Credit Union treated child clients of the Child Advocacy Center of Niagara to an extra special holiday. The Child Advocacy Center, a service of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, provides services to child victims of abuse and trauma.
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Thu, Jan 3rd 2019 01:00 pm
NBC Sports' presentation of the 2019 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic (1-4:30 p.m. ET) across NBC, NBC Sports.com and the NBC Sports app averaged a total audience delivery (TAD) of nearly 3 million viewers (2.968 million), making it the most-watched Winter Classic in four years - up 20 percent compared to last year's game - according to Fast National Data from Nielsen, and digital data from Adobe Analytics.
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Thu, Jan 3rd 2019 12:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced Tiffany Cook, M.S., was named director of its Adult and Children's Health Homes. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Sheila K. Kee made the announcement.
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Thu, Jan 3rd 2019 12:30 pm
Last Saturday, the Town of Wheatfield hosted a swearing-in ceremony for the recent town justice-elect Angela Stamm-Philipps.
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Wed, Jan 2nd 2019 04:25 pm
The Mount St. Mary's Hospital maternity department welcomed little Nova Rogers at 3:46 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1.
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Wed, Jan 2nd 2019 04:25 pm
Two emergency department nurses at Mount St. Mary's Hospital were recently recognized by the U.S. Border Patrol for their assistance.
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Wed, Jan 2nd 2019 04:25 pm
The Lewiston Community Lions would like wish readers a very happy new year. The group is currently in partnership with the Village of Lewiston and other organizations working toward the creation of an all-inclusive playground behind the Red Brick Municipal Building.
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Wed, Jan 2nd 2019 04:20 pm
NBC recently concluded its 13th season of "Sunday Night Football," posting a 7 percent viewership increase from last year, and once again pacing to finish as primetime's No. 1 TV show in all key metrics for an unprecedented eighth consecutive year - adding to its record for the most consecutive years atop the charts (since 1950), based on official live plus same day data provided by Nielsen.
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Wed, Jan 2nd 2019 04:20 pm
NBC Sports Group and Nashville Predators star and entrepreneur P.K. Subban have agreed to a first-of-its-kind content partnership to produce a television special and an original digital series, both parties announced. This is the first time NBC Sports Group has struck a content agreement with an active player, and the first such deal for Subban's production company, PeeK Productions.
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Wed, Jan 2nd 2019 04:20 pm
Special Olympics New York President and CEO Stacey Hengsterman announced #Fit5NY, a social media campaign that encourages athletes, fans, coaches and partners of the statewide organization to use Fit 5, a fitness resource created by Special Olympics International that promotes a healthy lifestyle through consistent physical activity, nutrition and hydration.
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Wed, Jan 2nd 2019 04:15 pm
Readers are invited to spend an evening leaning about the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center's journey from an abandoned building to an award winning multi-arts venue.
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Wed, Jan 2nd 2019 04:15 pm
The 2019 Girl Scout Cookie season is at hand, celebrating the largest financial investment in girls annually in the U.S., and a powerful entrepreneurship incubator for the next generation of female leaders.
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Wed, Jan 2nd 2019 04:15 pm
Niagara Falls City Councilman Chris Voccio has scheduled his first "Coffee with Chris" event for 2019 for this Saturday, Jan. 5, at 9 a.m. inside Knack's Parkview Cafe, 2110 Hyde Park Blvd.
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Wed, Jan 2nd 2019 04:15 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz on Monday signed an amendment to Local Law 2 (2014), the county social host law, which has now been strengthened to include the known abuse of drugs on a property as a violation of the law, along with known underage drinking. The amended law targets individuals who are 21 years of age or older and knowingly allow the consumption of alcohol or drugs by a minor in their home or other privately owned property.
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Sat, Dec 29th 2018 09:40 am
Niagara County is conducting a collaborative community health assessment (CHA) to understand the health needs and concerns of its communities.
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Sat, Dec 29th 2018 07:00 am
Not even the prospect of forking out $24 million was enough to entice a single member of the voting public to attend a capital project public hearing held by the Grand Island Central School District last week.
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Sat, Dec 29th 2018 07:00 am
Tops Markets hosted the 2018 Island Dispatch/Grand Island PennySaver Christmas Coloring Contest award presentations on Saturday for artists in three age groups. The prizes and sponsorship of the coloring contest were provided by Tops Markets, John's Pizza & Subs, Kelly's Country Store, and Phil Mastantuono Allstate Agency.
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Sat, Dec 29th 2018 07:00 am
Lake Ontario VFW Post 313 in Youngstown was among those organizations that participated in the national Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, Dec. 15.
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Sat, Dec 29th 2018 07:00 am
A bridge movie isn't always the most popular - or rewarding - chapter in a series' story. But it's absolutely necessary and, hopefully, leads to a proper payoff.
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Sat, Dec 29th 2018 07:00 am
As we enter 2019, it's time to take a look back.
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Sat, Dec 29th 2018 07:00 am
Donna Jean McGilveary (née Newell) of Grand Island entered into rest Dec. 25, 2018.
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Sat, Dec 29th 2018 06:55 am
Sacarissa Bell Rose Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows has been busy distributing checks to community organizations. At the December meeting, it was decided to send checks of support to the Family Justice Center of Buffalo; Heart, Love & Soul of Niagara Falls; Community Cats Alive of Lewiston; and Wings Flights of Hope, of Orchard Park.
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Sat, Dec 29th 2018 06:55 am
DiMino's Lewiston Tops has announced the winners of its 2018 Holiday Coloring Contest, held throughout the River Region this season in conjunction with Niagara Frontier Publications/The Sentinel. The annual contest saw dozens of colorful entries submitted in three age categories, many of which are found throughout the foyer area of the Center Street store.
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Fri, Dec 28th 2018 07:35 pm
These celebrities are not overnight flashes in the pan, but rather innovative actors, artists and musicians who have built a career on accomplishment, and not gossip, their parents' wealth or flipping a bottle on its bottom. In fact, many would resist the term "celebrity," choosing instead to say they've been blessed to be given a platform to touch others.
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Fri, Dec 28th 2018 06:15 pm
At its annual Christmas party at the Como Restaurant, the Rotary Club of Lewiston and Niagara-on-the-Lake made donations to help others in need at this time of the year.
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Fri, Dec 28th 2018 05:40 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced New York State Police will increase patrols to crack down on impaired driving through the end of the year. The enforcement detail is part of the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign, which runs through Tuesday, Jan. 1. Drivers can expect to see sobriety checkpoints, along with more State Troopers, on roadways during this campaign.
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Fri, Dec 28th 2018 05:40 pm
Did you travel in 2018? If so, you're not alone. And, according to AAA Western and Central New York's travel consultants, chances are it was somewhere warm!
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Fri, Dec 28th 2018 05:35 pm
Niagara Hospice unveiled its new ambulette on Friday, ensuring quality transportation for patients will continue for many years, thanks to the donation of more than $34,000 raised by the 19th annual Jack Beatty Memorial Hospice Cruise & Clambake on July 13.
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Fri, Dec 28th 2018 05:35 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined Friday at Buffalo's Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center by Erie County Legislature Chairman Peter Savage (3rd District), Legislator John Bruso (8th District), Assemblyman-elect Patrick Burke (142nd District), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center President and CEO Dr. Candace Johnson, and Western Region Youth Advocate of the Year Zoe Kaminski, as well as personnel from the Erie County Department of Health and Roswell Park, as he signed the Public Health Protection Act of 2018.
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