Tue, Dec 18th 2018 04:55 pm
Joe E. Sahlen, president of Sahlen Packing Co., on Tuesday announced the company will sponsor construction of a custom motorcycle by renown designers Orange County Choppers to help raise money for a permanent veterans memorial in East Aurora's Knox Farm State Park.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 03:50 pm
New York Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood announced a record $174.2 million consumer fraud settlement with Charter Communications Inc. and Spectrum Management Holding Company (together "Charter") for defrauding internet subscribers. The $62.5 million in direct refunds to consumers alone are believed to represent the largest-ever payout to consumers by an internet service provider (ISP) in U.S. history.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 09:55 am
The New York Power Authority board of trustees has approved a $600 million revolving credit facility that will support NYPA's issuance of commercial paper notes to support its established energy-efficiency programs for customers.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 07:00 am
The Niagara Falls Community Development department released its draft 2019 action plan on Monday for public review and comment.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 07:00 am
Local elected officials and leadership from Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Catholic Health gathered Monday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and blessing to mark the expansion of the Mount St. Mary's Clearview treatment.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 03:10 pm
Erie County Comptroller Stefan I. Mychajliw Jr. and his staff supported WNY Heroes' Adopt-A-Hero Family program to make Christmas a little brighter for one local family of six. Meeting with WNY Heroes President/CEO Chris Kreiger, an Iraq War veteran, Mychajliw personally delivered donations and learned more about the agency's year-round efforts.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 02:50 pm
Grammy Award-winner Amy Grant recently stopped by the famed concert series NPR's "Tiny Desk" to share a collection of holiday music, including "To Be Together," "Tennessee Christmas" and "Jingle Bells." Of her "fabulous four-decade career," NPR Music noted, "you not only hear an artist progress - from '80s synth-pop to lush string arrangements to a contemporary Nashville sound - but as a person, as her own feelings and faith surrounding the season evolve with a mixture of melancholy and cheer."
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 02:50 pm
Only five evenings remain to experience the Fairgrounds Festival of Lights at the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg. Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 19, the festival will feature an expanded schedule. Gates will be open from 5-9 p.m. (through Sunday, Dec. 23), with the buildings and grounds staying open until 10 p.m.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 02:45 pm
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA, and Mercado Development have announced plans to develop a "chef inspired" food hall at the Fashion Outlets. The food hall, named Mercado Place, is expected to open in the spring of 2019.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 12:05 pm
The Mad Hatter Tea House recently celebrated a ribbon-cutting alongside members of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 12:00 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.37, down 5 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.43. The New York state average is $2.70 - down 4 cents from last week. A year ago, the state average was $2.63.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 12:00 pm
AAA Western and Central New York has been recognized by Travel Impressions (www.travelimpressions.com), one of the country's largest tour operators selling destinations worldwide, as a "Best of the Best" travel agency. The honor is bestowed on a limited number of agencies and consortia partners whose knowledge and expertise planning and executing memorable vacation experiences on behalf of clients has contributed to their status as a top performer for Travel Impressions.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 11:45 am
The Lewiston Garden Club held is annual Christmas luncheon at the Youngstown Yacht Club on Dec. 11.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 11:45 am
Mount St. Mary's Hospital and its Neighborhood Health Center conducted its fifth annual "Christmas Shoppe" on Saturday, and provided assistance to more than 110 families and 285 children. The initiative is coordinated by Sr. Nora Sweeney, D.C., community social worker at the Neighborhood Health Center.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 11:35 am
Over the weekend, the Buffalo Sabres announced the team recalled defenseman Matt Hunwick from his conditioning loan with the Rochester Americans (AHL).
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 11:35 am
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced Golden Globe winner and four-time nominee Jeff Bridges will be honored with the 2019 Cecil B. deMille Award at the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. The acclaimed actor, a star of such legendary films as "Crazy Heart," "The Big Lebowski," "True Grit," "Iron Man" and "The Fabulous Baker Boys," will accept the honor at the awards ceremony, hosted by Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 11:35 am
The Erie County Agricultural Society has announced a revised gate admission structure. Under the plan, which will go into effect during the 180th Erie County Fair in 2019, full-price, adult gate admission will increase from $10 to $12. The revised admission cost is the first gate increase for the Erie County Fair in a decade.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 11:15 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos on Monday released DEC's analysis of air monitoring data for benzene and air samples collected by community residents from the neighborhood around the former Tonawanda Coke Corp.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 11:00 am
New York Speaker of the House Carl Heastie on Monday appointed Assemblywoman Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes, D-Buffalo, to serve as majority leader of the State Assembly.
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Sun, Dec 16th 2018 01:20 pm
Prior to her sold-out concert at Shea's Buffalo Theatre on Saturday night, violinist Lindsey Stirling made a special visit to the Ronald McDonald House in Buffalo. The award-winning EDM-pop-classic artist toured the facility, took pictures, hung out with Santa, had a giant cookie and learned about the charity, which provides a home for out-of-town guests fighting illness.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2018 02:00 pm
Cheryl Chamberlain called Thursday her "favorite day of the year."
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Sat, Dec 15th 2018 07:00 am
The farm-to-table restaurant was screening - get this - "Carmelo's: The Show," a one-part sitcom, one-part cooking show concoction thought up by marketing guru Alessandro Renzi and chef Carmelo Raimondi.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2018 07:00 am
Lewiston Town Board members held a generally light session Monday, with a number of routine matters handled as town officials head toward the holiday break.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2018 07:00 am
For the fourth year in a row, the Women of Steel from United Steelworkers Local 9464 in Niagara Falls came together to collect toiletries, more than 200 pillows, and other items for the people served by Passage House.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2018 07:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual year-end member's breakfast on Wednesday at The Brickyard Brewing Company.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2018 07:00 am
Lower Niagara Moose Lodge 584 was host to top officials of Moose International during a visit to the Village of Lewiston last week.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2018 07:00 am
Last Saturday, St. Peter's School hosted a special luncheon with Santa Claus. Students mixed and mingled with ol' Kris Kringle as families enjoyed a full pasta meal, courtesy of the Macri family and Macri's Italian Grille.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2018 07:00 am
The First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston, will hold a special "Longest Night" service at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, at the church, 505 Cayuga St.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2018 07:00 am
Riverview Fitness had special event to mark their re-opening during Youngstown's "Christmas in the Village" celebrations last Saturday. A large crowd gathered for comments from local politicians, a ribbon-cutting and snacks.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2018 07:00 am
Elevated levels of contaminants have been found at both Charlotte Sidway Elementary School and Kaegebein Elementary School.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2018 07:00 am
Trend Setters Hair Design held a ribbon-cutting on Monday, Dec. 10, at its new location at 2094 Grand Island Blvd. Owner Karen Benninger cut the ribbon along with employees, town officials, and members of the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce. There will also be a grand re-opening to follow in January.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2018 07:00 am
Raymond F. Hayward, beloved husband of the late Mona, passed away on Dec. 8, 2018.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2018 07:00 am
Sandra Elizabeth Jones (nee Armstrong), a resident of Grand Island for 30 years, and Fort Myers Beach, Florida, for 20 years, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. She was 81 years old.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2018 12:05 am
Friday night, the Niagara-Wheatfield hockey team faced off against their arch-rival Williamsville North, in a rematch of last season's Section VI large schools championship.
A lot has changed since that title game, which the Falcons won, 2-0, but in the rematch at Northtown Center, the Spartans took advantage of a bad second period by N-W to get revenge, 5-3.
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Fri, Dec 14th 2018 07:05 pm
The Salvation Army Empire State Division provided nearly 4 million meals to individuals and families who needed it most, thanks to so many who generously gave to last year's annual Red Kettle Campaign. Funds raised through the kettles are essential to support services such as meal programs, emergency disaster services, youth character development, and other services designed to lift people out of poverty.
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Fri, Dec 14th 2018 07:00 pm
On Thursday, the diocesan review board met and considered the reports of investigator Scott F. Riordan who was asked to investigate allegations of abuse against four priests of the Diocese of Buffalo.
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Fri, Dec 14th 2018 06:40 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center staff members, directors, friends and family members are celebrating the holiday season by bringing Christmas cheer to 60 area families, including 143 children.
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Fri, Dec 14th 2018 06:40 pm
Real or artificial? A AAA survey found an estimated 20 million Americans who purchased a real Christmas tree in the past three years did not properly secure it to their vehicle, risking serious vehicle damage and dangerous road debris. Vehicle damage that results from an improperly secured Christmas tree, such as scratched paint, torn door seals and distorted window frames, could cost up to $1,500 to repair. In addition to vehicle damage, Christmas trees that are not properly secured are a safety hazard for other drivers.
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Fri, Dec 14th 2018 06:40 pm
Viral sensations The Singing Contractors have announced plans for their anticipated national debut project, "Working On A Building," hymns and gospel classics with Gaither Music Group, set to release Feb. 1, 2019. The collection will include unique renditions of beloved hymns and gospel classics.
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Fri, Dec 14th 2018 06:40 pm
The Niagara River Greenway Commission will meet Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, to determine the consistency of the 63rd round of projects. The meeting will take place at 3 p.m. in the New York Power Authority Community Room. The general meeting will be preceded at 2 p.m. by the business meeting.
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