Mon, Aug 20th 2018 11:00 am
On Monday, the National Safety Council made Buffalo the fourth stop on a nationwide tour of its exhibit, "Prescribed to Death: A Memorial to the Victims of the Opioid Crisis," by unveiling the exhibit inside the Honda Pavilion at Canalside.
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Mon, Aug 20th 2018 11:00 am
Buffalo Sabres season ticketholders have a new option for sharing season ticket packages beginning this season. The Sabres have partnered with "SplitSeasonTickets," a new online platform that makes it easier for fans to share season tickets by finding partners, efficiently dividing tickets between them, and managing and tracking their supply.
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Mon, Aug 20th 2018 11:00 am
The 10th annual "Kids of the Kingdom" fundraiser, to support the summer youth programs at St. Luke's Mission of Mercy, will be held from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the Lake Erie Italian Club, 3200 South Park Ave., Lackawanna. This year's event will feature an old-fashioned Italian picnic and will be hosted by Gino Grasso and former Buffalo Sabres star Danny Gare.
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Mon, Aug 20th 2018 11:00 am
The "Best 12 Days of Summer" in Western New York State concluded Sunday night with a final 2018 attendance of 1,198,789. This is a .46 percent increase from 2017 and is the second-highest attended in the Erie County Fair's history (all-time record achieved in 2014: 1,220,101).
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Mon, Aug 20th 2018 11:00 am
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Mon, Aug 20th 2018 11:00 am
144th District Assemblyman Michael J. Norris recently visited the Lockport CARES emergency homeless shelter campus located at 188-192 Genesee St.
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Sat, Aug 18th 2018 07:00 am
With summer wrapping up and students heading back to high school and college, now is the time to ensure their safety on the roads.
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Sat, Aug 18th 2018 07:00 am
Patrick Dinsmore passed away Aug. 8, 2018.
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Sat, Aug 18th 2018 07:00 am
New improvements at the Town of Grand Island's Golden Age Center reflect a philosophy of forward thinking for the town's oldest residents.
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Sat, Aug 18th 2018 07:00 am
The Town of Grand Island Parks Department is thanking the Grand Island Highway Department for providing the finishing touch on the linear bike path that was replaced. Deck replacement of the bridge was completed Aug. 7 and 8. Pictured are Highway Department workers Mike Henderson, Ryan Ross and Jim Dalusio.
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Sat, Aug 18th 2018 07:00 am
Due to the ongoing construction of the West River Connector Trail, which caused the removal of the West River Parkway, this year's Grand Island Father's Day Lawnmower Race has moved to the fall.
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Sat, Aug 18th 2018 07:00 am
The Town of Grand Island Engineering Department will host a public information meeting for the Grand Island Sidewalk Accessibility Project, which will complete a network of sidewalks on both sides of Grand Island Boulevard from Webb Road to Fantasy Island.
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Sat, Aug 18th 2018 07:00 am
Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post No. 7487 members Matt Zarosl and Vince Canosa (left two) on Thursday presented an award to DiMino Tops Lewiston owner Anthony DiMino and his son, John (right two).
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Sat, Aug 18th 2018 07:00 am
Come Monday, Sept. 3, a Niagara County favorite - the annual Youngstown Labor Day Parade - returns to the village and all are invited. Presented by the Village of Youngstown and the parade committee, Mayor Raleigh Reynolds extends the invitation to residents from throughout the River Region to "join in the celebration."
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Sat, Aug 18th 2018 07:00 am
Officials from the towns of Lewiston and Porter are advising River Region residents to be on a lookout for a possible scam involving an out-of-town party seeking to perform testing on their water.
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Sat, Aug 18th 2018 07:00 am
The Northwest Jazz Festival, Lewiston, NY, has become one of the region's premier summer music events, with more than 40,000 visitors annually enjoying over 30 performances, culinary samplings and wine tastings along Center Street. Now in its 17th year, the 2018 edition is slated for Aug. 24-25. Headliners include Veronica Swift and The Benny Green Trio on Friday, and Elio Villafranca (pictured) and the Jass Syncopators on Saturday.
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Sat, Aug 18th 2018 07:00 am
Somewhere around the age of 9 is when Veronica Swift started doing her own thing.
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Sat, Aug 18th 2018 06:55 am
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel R. Tortorice of Grand Island celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at Salvatore's Italian Garden. They are planning a European river cruise in 2019.
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Fri, Aug 17th 2018 10:20 pm
The Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy graduated its 68th class during a ceremony held Aug. 8 at Niagara University.
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Fri, Aug 17th 2018 10:20 pm
Award-winning Canadian band Informants Worship, formerly known as Informants, begins a new chapter today with the anticipated release of "Show Me." Written by founding members Christian Victory and Joshua Parmiter, along with Pete Mol, who also produced the track, the single encapsulates a new sound and direction for the acclaimed band.
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Fri, Aug 17th 2018 10:15 pm
Barker Lions recently sponsored "Lions Night at the Ransomville Races." Lions members from Lockport, Newfane, Wilson, Town of Niagara and Lewiston joined the Barker club. Past District governors Sharon Battaglia, John Hake and Jim Muscoriel joined current District Gov. Jeff Jarvis at the event. To celebrate, trophies were given by the Lions to the winning racers.
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Fri, Aug 17th 2018 05:20 pm
"Star Wars Resistance," a new animated series that takes place prior to the events of "The Force Awakens," takes flight with a one-hour premiere Sunday, Oct. 7 (10 p.m. EDT/PDT), on Disney Channel, DisneyNOW and Disney Channel VOD, with subsequent airings on Disney XD.
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Fri, Aug 17th 2018 11:00 am
Year in and year out, the Niagara-Wheatfield High School golf team always seems to find themselves at the top of the Niagara Frontier League standings. Although, Coach Tim Codd lost four key seniors - Nick Peters, Nick Clouden, Jacob Sillett and Peter Buffone - he still has talent at the top in 2018.
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Fri, Aug 17th 2018 09:25 am
Works by artist NC Miller are on exhibit in a show at Artpark titled "Proposals," now through Sept. 29. An artist talk and reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, in the Artpark Gallery across from the box office. Admission and parking are free.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 07:00 pm
On Saturday, Aug. 18, Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course in Lewiston will host the fifth annual Lt. David W. Kinney Memorial Charity Tournament. The day includes events open to the public, such as basket raffles, 50/50 splits, and a dinner.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 05:10 pm
On Monday, the Town of Niagara held its second-to-last Music Mania Monday's concert in Veterans Memorial Community Park.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 05:10 pm
U.S. Air Force Reserve Airman First Class Anthony F. Zelinsky graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 05:00 pm
USA Network announced its new music showcase series, "Real Country," has added country stars Trace Adkins, Wynonna Judd and Big & Rich as celebrity guests. The network also announced a special appearance by beloved country icon Willie Nelson, and set Graham Bunn - most recently from Southern California's No. 1 country station, Go Country 105 - as host.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 05:00 pm
Aug. 8, 2018, will be etched in history as the first time the Flame of Hope was carried in Scotland. Guided by New York State Police Staff Inspector Steven Nigrelli, the final leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run made its way through the streets of Stirling, as the Flame of Hope was carried into the European Special Olympics Games as part of their 40th anniversary opening ceremony.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 05:00 pm
Over 80 people attended the grand opening of the Orleans/Niagara BOCES' Workforce Training Center in Niagara Falls on Aug. 8.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 05:00 pm
Recently, Alec Adams, of North Tonawanda, was honored by the National Society of High School Scholars. Adams, a senior at Canisius High School, was recognized as one of the top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prize.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 04:55 pm
The North Tonawanda Department of Youth, Recreation and Parks will begin accepting orders for its 2018 Fall Street Tree Planting Program on Monday, Sept. 10.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 04:50 pm
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Monday that Dakkar Young, 23, of Tonawanda, who was convicted of distribution of child pornography, was sentenced to serve 168 months in prison and lifetime supervised release by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 04:50 pm
From 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18 a benefit for Derek Kirkendall will be held at Gratwick Hose Fire Co., 110 Ward Road, North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 04:45 pm
Birthday twins Henry Safulko, 1, of Buffalo and Peggy Hawkins, 75, a resident at Northgate Health Care Facility, celebrated their joint birthdays at a special party in their honor on July 31.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 04:45 pm
The following is a list of trips being offered to Wheatfield seniors:
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 04:45 pm
On Tuesday evening, the Town of Niagara Town Board held a work session on the Bri Estates development, as well as its regular monthly meeting.
During the work session, Colonial Drive resident Paul Torrey presented a few issues that raised concerns to other locals.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 04:20 pm
Following the death of musical and cultural legend Aretha Franklin, a special edition of "20/20" reflects on the life and legacy of the "Queen of Soul" who had an iconic, six-decade career spanning an array of musical genres. The hour gives an in-depth look at Franklin's memorable career and the impact that she had on millions of people around the world. The special will feature footage of the star from the ABC News archives, including Diane Sawyer's trip with Franklin to her hometown of Detroit in 2000 and a never-before-seen video of Franklin on tour.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 12:30 pm
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 12:25 pm
The Buffalo Beauts announced the team agreed to terms with defenseman Emily Pfalzer.
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