Tue, Oct 9th 2018 11:00 pm
Turner on Tuesday announced "M.D. Live" (working title), the first live, nonfiction series that taps into the worldwide phenomenon of medical crowdsourcing.
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Tue, Oct 9th 2018 10:55 pm
A new system for automatically detecting prejudice in social media posts can help curb abuse and harassment online, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management.
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Tue, Oct 9th 2018 10:55 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins and representatives from the office of U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand are hosting Service Academy Night 2018, an opportunity for high school students, families, school administrators and counselors to learn more about service academy institutions, programs and the application process.
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Tue, Oct 9th 2018 10:55 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz was joined Tuesday by Congressman Brian Higgins, Erie County Probation Commissioner Brian McLaughlin, and Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein to announce over $3.4 million in new federal grant funding awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to combat the opioid epidemic in Erie County.
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Tue, Oct 9th 2018 10:50 pm
Aiming to find the next generation of hit songwriters, NBC and Universal Television Alternative Studio are bringing producer Audrey Morrissey of "The Voice," Eurythmics co-founder and producer Dave Stewart, Maroon 5's Adam Levine and OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder together to produce "Songland." The series will provide a one-of-a-kind opportunity for talented up-and-coming songwriters to be exposed to and mentored by three music producers per episode who are responsible for today's biggest hits.
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Tue, Oct 9th 2018 07:40 pm
It's been almost four years since Niagara-Wheatfield's golf team had a number other than zero in its loss column. On Tuesday, that number stayed put at zero, as the team won the Niagara Frontier League Tournament at Willowbrook Golf Course with a combined low score of 407.
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Tue, Oct 9th 2018 11:20 am
Escape rooms have reached the college classroom.
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Tue, Oct 9th 2018 11:00 am
Just in time for the holiday season, The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo welcomes "A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage" at 6 p.m. Nov. 21.
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Tue, Oct 9th 2018 10:50 am
The Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday announced registration is now open for the team's "Learn to Play" program presented by Pure Hockey.
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Tue, Oct 9th 2018 10:35 am
Full Circle Music and Grammy Award-winner Seth Mosley are announcing the limited release of their commercial mastery songwriting course, Song Chasers. The course unpacks the secrets behind how Mosley and other chart-topping songwriters have made a name for themselves in a competitive industry, equipping others to do the same.
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Tue, Oct 9th 2018 10:35 am
The Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, Christian music's largest annual tour and one of the top first quarter tours in the world, made a series of major announcements during festivities held Monday evening. Streamed around the world via Facebook LIVE, the event — at Nashville's Hard Rock Café — was attended by artists, industry personnel and national media. Revealing a history-making tour first, Winter Jam will be presented on a 360-degree "in the round" center stage, showcasing a diverse lineup helmed by supergroup Newsboys United.
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Tue, Oct 9th 2018 10:30 am
More than 200 professionals from the fields of criminal justice, child welfare, victim advocacy, mental health and education are expected to attend the 20th annual Safe at Home Conference on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the Conference and Event Center Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Oct 9th 2018 10:30 am
The Alzheimer's Association of Western New York is overseeing two new monthly social respite programs in Niagara County. These community social programs are set to provide a safe environment for those with dementia to socialize and engage in meaningful activities, while allowing their care partners time to refresh and tend to their own health and other commitments.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2018 05:10 pm
Hot on the heels of its successful series debut on The ABC Television Network, "American Idol" is back and searching coast-to-coast for the next big superstar. In anticipation of the upcoming season, "Idol" is teaming up with The 52nd Annual CMA Awards, "Country Music's Biggest Night," to give America the chance to vote one lucky singer through to Hollywood ahead of the season two premiere.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2018 04:10 pm
In spring of 2011, University at Buffalo hydrogeologist Chris Lowry hammered a giant measuring staff into the bottom of a pond in Western New York. Nearby, he posted instructions explaining how passersby could read the staff and text him the water level.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2018 04:10 pm
The effects and effectiveness of school security measures will be the topic of a national conference organized by Jeremy Finn, professor in the University at Buffalo's Graduate School of Education, and Timothy J. Servoss, associate professor of psychology at Canisius College.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2018 02:05 pm
Black River Christian artist and songwriter Hannah Kerr will release her new Christmas LP, "Christmas Eve In Bethlehem," on Oct. 19.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2018 02:05 pm
The Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center and the Buffalo History Museum will present "The Underground Railroad: Then & Now" at 6 p.m. Wed., Oct. 10, at the latter and then at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at the former. The event is free to attend.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2018 02:05 pm
Natesh Parashurama, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of chemical and biological engineering at the University at Buffalo, has made his life's mission the translation of stem cell research from the laboratory to patients.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2018 02:00 pm
Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter and one of the hottest rising female artists in country music, Lauren Alaina, released her new single, "Ladies in the '90s," on Friday, after teasing her new song last month on Instagram - creating a firestorm of anticipation with her fans. "Ladies In the '90s" has shipped to country radio and goes for official radio adds on Oct. 15.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2018 02:00 pm
Historical Association of Lewiston Vice President Leandra Collesano presented a $500 scholarship to Christian Burnham of the Tuscarora Nation on Indigenous Peoples' Day. The pictured ceremony took place at the Tuscarora Heroes Monument in Lewiston.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2018 11:35 am
Ever wondered how flax turns into linen? Jean Neff will answer all questions at the History Center's "Family Night." The program runs from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 215 Niagara St., Lockport.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2018 11:35 am
The BMI Foundation announced is accepting online applications for its 2019 scholarship season, open to students attending colleges and universities nationwide.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2018 11:30 am
During the month of October, the Buffalo, Cattaraugus & Jamestown Scenic Railway will offer a series of fall foliage and Halloween-themed train excursions behind a vintage 1920s-era steam locomotive. Trains are scheduled to operate out of the Village of Hamburg's historic Erie Railroad Depot (4 Scott St.) on Oct. 13-14, 27-28.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2018 11:30 am
The 50th anniversary of WKBW radio's "War of the Worlds," the most famous radio broadcast in Buffalo's history, will be celebrated with the screening of a new documentary film and a re-airing on Halloween night - along with two other unique and famous versions of HG Wells "Martian invasion" story.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2018 11:00 am
Multi-Platinum pop group New Kids On The Block will return to Buffalo at 8 p.m. June 21, 2019, with "The Mixtape Tour. The show includes special guests Salt-N-Pepa, Tiffany, Debbie Gibson and Naughty By Nature.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2018 10:55 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.91, up 3 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.50. The New York State average is $3.01 - up 2 cents from last week. A year ago, the STATE average was $2.71.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2018 10:55 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston's October program is titled, "A Lewiston Hero and the 100th Anniversary of the 1918 Meuse-Argonne Battle." The event will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St., Lewiston.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2018 09:50 am
Over the weekend, the Buffalo Beauts announced the team agreed to terms with forward Meghan Fonfara. The Buffalo Beauts kicked off their 2018-19 NWHL season in dominant fashion Sunday, shutting out the Connecticut Whale 4-0 at Terry Conners Ice Rink in Connecticut.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2018 09:45 am
Niagara County Community College hosted participants from all over the country as part of the 33rd annual National College Learning Center Association Annual (NCLCA) Conference, titled, "Unleashing the Power of Your Learning Center." The conference provided higher education learning center professionals with the opportunity to discover best practices for tutoring services, data collection and supplemental instruction, while gaining mentorship from others in the field.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2018 07:00 am
Diamond Tours Bus Group from America's Heartland is set to be the 800th bus to visit the Made in America flagship store in Elma.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2018 07:00 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will conduct a flu shot clinic for adults 18 and older from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16. The clinic will be held on the first floor of the Golisano Center for Community Health, 533 10th St. Both quadrivalent and high dose influenza vaccines will be available along with two types of pneumonia vaccine.
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Sat, Oct 6th 2018 06:00 pm
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Sat, Oct 6th 2018 11:35 am
Fire Prevention Month is underway, and Fire Prevention Week (Oct 7-13) is rapidly approaching. The Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is urging New Yorkers to take note of basic fire safety tips and advice that can help save lives. In particular, FASNY asks all New Yorkers ensure their smoke alarms are in proper working order so that they, and their families, are protected against fire.
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Sat, Oct 6th 2018 11:10 am
New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs announced he has secured $300,000 in the current state budget to support much-needed improvements to the Village of Kenmore's aging sewer system. The money will support the utilization of a trenchless pipe rehabilitation system that will enable the village to upgrade its sewers without opening up residential streets.
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Sat, Oct 6th 2018 11:05 am
Jaman Edward Dunn will become the first assistant conductor, community engagement, of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, starting later this month.
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Sat, Oct 6th 2018 11:05 am
With Buffalo fans preparing for both Bills and Sabres home games this weekend, Pegula Sports & Entertainment announced the celebration of "One Buffalo Weekend" in Western New York. The weekend marks the fourth anniversary of Terry and Kim Pegula completing their purchase of the Buffalo Bills, and the third anniversary of Mayor Byron Brown declaring Oct. 8, 2015, as One Buffalo Day.
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Sat, Oct 6th 2018 11:05 am
First lady Melania Trump has given an exclusive sit-down interview to ABC News' "World News Tonight" weekend anchor and chief national affairs correspondent Tom Llamas. Llamas traveled with Trump to Africa, which was her first solo foreign trip ever as first lady.
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Sat, Oct 6th 2018 11:00 am
One of Christian music's leading folk/pop duos for more than a decade, Jenny & Tyler return Oct. 12 with "There Will Be A Song," the couple's first studio release in three years. The anticipated project was produced by Tyler Somers and offers 14 tracks exploring justice, love and beauty.
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Sat, Oct 6th 2018 11:00 am
GATEWAY's new live worship album, "Greater Than" (Fair Trade Services), is available everywhere now. The worship collective also released a Spanish version of the record, featuring top artists of its genre, including Christine D'Clario, Lilly Goodman and Coalo Zamorano.
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