Tue, May 8th 2018 08:35 pm
Coach Jim Proefrock calls his Niagara-Wheatfield softball team a "bunch of gamers." Versus Grand Island, the gamers fought back.
After blowing a 4-0 lead, the Falcons rallied back to defeat the Vikings, 11-6.
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Tue, May 8th 2018 05:25 pm
Mark Laurrie - the superintendent of the Niagara Falls School District - was honored at the New York State Office of Mental Health's "What's Great in our State 2018." The annual event, held Tuesday in Albany, celebrates the people and programs making a difference in the field of children's mental health.
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Tue, May 8th 2018 05:25 pm
KeyBank is now offering Zelle in the bank's mobile app and online banking experience, providing clients with a secure, convenient person-to-person (P2P) payment solution.
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Tue, May 8th 2018 05:25 pm
NOCO announced the company is expanding its natural gas and electric business through the launch of a new division, NOCO Energy Efficiency Solutions. The new division was created to provide energy-efficiency measures for commercial and multifamily residential properties.
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Tue, May 8th 2018 05:20 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz joined Commissioner of Senior Services Timothy Hogues, representatives of the Senior Services department, family members and friends of Susan Brazill and staff from the East Aurora Senior Center on Tuesday as he recognized Brazill as Erie County's Senior of the Year for 2018.
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Tue, May 8th 2018 04:35 pm
In honor of National Travel & Tourism Week, Destination Niagara USA honored more than 700 employees from the hospitality and tourism sector on Tuesday. A luncheon was held inside the Niagara Falls Conference Center on Old Falls Street. Prizes were awarded, and tourist entities were given booths to provide more information on their respective summer seasons.
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Tue, May 8th 2018 03:30 pm
New York Power Authority representatives joined with local elected officials and members of local preservation groups at the Niagara Power Vista visitors center in Lewiston on Tuesday to commemorate the listing of NYPA's Niagara Power Project in the National Register of Historic Places.
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Tue, May 8th 2018 02:30 pm
On Tuesday, Acting Attorney General Barbara Underwood said, "I am honored to serve the people of New York as acting attorney general. The work of this office is critically important. Our office has never been stronger, and this extraordinarily talented, dedicated and tireless team of public servants will ensure that our work continues without interruption."
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Tue, May 8th 2018 08:30 am
Niagara Falls residents Marlies Borzynski and the Wilson family were honored Sunday as Volunteers of the Year at the Gliding Stars "Victory Luncheon" held at The Lily of the Valley Banquet Hall in Cheektowaga.
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Tue, May 8th 2018 08:20 am
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman released this statement Monday night:
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Tue, May 8th 2018 07:00 am
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School is holding its annual Marty Violante Memorial Golf Classic on Monday, July 16, at Niagara Frontier Country Club, 1058 Lake Road, Youngstown.
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Tue, May 8th 2018 07:00 am
The Dale Association, 33 Ontario St., Lockport, will present a Caregivers Resource Day from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 22. Caregivers and family members are invited to attend this free event, which will feature keynote presenters Julia Szprygada, director of education and training for WNY Alzheimer's Association; and Melissa Woods, paralegal at the Center for Elder Law & Justice for Niagara and Orleans Counties. Guest speakers begin at 1 p.m.
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Tue, May 8th 2018 07:00 am
This year, the Lewiston Art Festival will present the first Michael J. McMahon Watercolor Award. The event is scheduled for Aug. 11-12 on Center Street.
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Mon, May 7th 2018 02:55 pm
It's been nearly 20 years since legendary comedic actor Rick Moranis last appeared onscreen when he starred in "Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves." He was a fixture of 1980s blockbuster movies and adored for his leading role in the "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" movies, "Strange Brew" and "Ghostbusters."
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Mon, May 7th 2018 02:55 pm
Carrie Underwood will return to "American Idol" as a superstar guest mentor on Sunday, May 13 (airing live on ABC 8 p.m. Eastern). Her appearance was announced during "Idol's" live show on Sunday, along with a worldwide exclusive look at her new music video for the lead single and title track from her forthcoming album, "Cry Pretty."
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Mon, May 7th 2018 02:55 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.81, which is the same as one week ago. One year ago, the price was $2.35. The New York state average is $2.95, which is up one cent from last Monday. A year ago, the state average was $2.52.
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Mon, May 7th 2018 02:55 pm
Class will be in session in Studio 6B when "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" dedicates its entire episode to teachers everywhere on Tuesday, May 8.
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Mon, May 7th 2018 02:50 pm
With Mother's Day arriving this weekend, Dr. Stuart Weinstein of Advanced Dental is offering a way for one to help Mom smile even brighter - and help a good cause while doing it.
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Mon, May 7th 2018 02:50 pm
The Carnegie Art Center and Gateway Harbor will host the first Music and Arts Festival of the Tonawandas in Tonawanda and North Tonawanda from July 31 through Aug. 4. The event will feature a variety of music, art, food, art activities for families and more on both sides of the Gateway Harbor, in addition to local businesses, galleries and museums in both cities.
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Mon, May 7th 2018 02:45 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced work will begin today to reconstruct the Prospect Street frontage of Niagara Falls State Park. This project will complete the work that began in 2011 to revitalize the nation's oldest state park.
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Mon, May 7th 2018 01:55 pm
Over the weekend, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the start of New York State Compost Awareness Week to raise awareness about the environmental benefits of composting.
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Mon, May 7th 2018 01:55 pm
Paying homage to one of the most influential groups of all time, NBC is celebrating Sweden's most popular export with "ABBA: Thank You for the Music, An All-Star Tribute." The two-hour special, set to air in December, will showcase specially invited artists performing classic songs made famous by ABBA, including "Dancing Queen," "Mamma Mia," The Winner Takes It All" and "Take A Chance On Me."
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Mon, May 7th 2018 01:55 pm
Elijah Vazquez, a junior theater performance major at Niagara University, has been awarded the Tara Laurie Memorial Scholarship for study abroad.
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Mon, May 7th 2018 01:55 pm
The Niagara County Legislature is seeking résumés for a vacant post on the Niagara County Community College board of trustees.
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Mon, May 7th 2018 01:50 pm
On Friday, Congressman Brian Higgins and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District Cmdr. Lt. Col. Adam Czekanski announced the commencement of a multi-phase project to remove sediment from the Buffalo River.
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Mon, May 7th 2018 12:50 pm
Forget the big cities: Foodies need to look no further than Lewiston for a unique culinary scene. This charming village is being recognized for its eateries, due in part to the new restaurants offering nontraditional fare.
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Mon, May 7th 2018 12:45 pm
On Friday, Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined in front of the Edward A. Rath county office building by Commissioner of Central Police Services James Jancewicz, elected officials and members of the law enforcement community, county members and officials from the American Bikers Aimed Toward Education ("ABATE") of NY Buffalo-Erie Chapter to start the motorcycle season with a call for increased safety and awareness.
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Sat, May 5th 2018 01:55 pm
Following-up on her successful holiday vendor fair, Lewiston entrepreneur Jamie Symmonds will debut a weekly artisan market on June 2 inside Academy Park. Each Saturday (through Oct. 13), a collection of a dozen-plus vendors will offer an assortment of locally grown or produced foods, plus handcrafted bath and body products.
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Sat, May 5th 2018 07:05 am
Welcome to May, Lewiston-Porter! The annual budget vote and Board of Education election is Tuesday, May 15, at the Community Resource Center. Polls are open 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.
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Sat, May 5th 2018 07:00 am
The 2018 boating season on the lower Niagara/Lake Ontario areas thus far appears to shaping up far more favorably than for 2017 - thanks to much drier weather and lower lake levels.
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Sat, May 5th 2018 07:00 am
The National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima invites area residents to its new exhibition dedicated to the life of St. Thérèse. Titled "Thérèse of Lisieux: Burning With Love," the exhibit opened Friday and continues with viewing offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Friday, May 18, at 1023 Swann Road, Lewiston.
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Sat, May 5th 2018 07:00 am
Go back in time. See a stunning sunset. Enjoy salty and sweet delights. Where is this utopian destination? In Western New Yorkers' own backyard at Olcott.
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Sat, May 5th 2018 07:00 am
Village of Wilson Mayor Arthur Lawson has announced the Wilson community will be among those throughout the country celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week from May 6-12.
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Sat, May 5th 2018 07:00 am
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce held its 52nd annual Citizen of the Year awards dinner April 26 at the Radisson Grand Island. This year, the event honored six award recipients who have made Grand Island a better place to live, work and play.
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Sat, May 5th 2018 07:00 am
After a thorough prequalification process, Councilwoman, Bev Kinney, team leader of Solarize Grand Island, has announced Solar by CIR is the designated solar installer to work with residents throughout the Solarize Grand Island campaign.
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Fri, May 4th 2018 09:00 pm
Cars were zigzagging, traffic lights were swinging, and electricity was spotty, but it was going to take more than that to stop the Lewiston Smelt Festival.
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Fri, May 4th 2018 08:35 pm
The Silo Restaurant's famous "Sand Dock Sundae" was bested Friday - but it took five people to fish the bucket of ice cream.
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Fri, May 4th 2018 05:05 pm
The much-anticipated Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center celebrated its grand opening on Friday. The Heritage Center is an experiential museum that reveals authentic stories of Underground Railroad freedom seekers and abolitionists in Niagara Falls. It was designed to inspire visitors to recognize modern injustices that stem from slavery and to take action toward an equitable society.
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Fri, May 4th 2018 04:35 pm
A fixture within the Niagara County Community College athletic department for more than 13 years, Lee Wallace was inducted into the Athletic Wall of Fame at a ceremony on Wednesday night on the College's Sanborn campus.
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Fri, May 4th 2018 04:35 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District Cmdr. Lt. Col. Adam Czekanski announced the commencement of a multiphase project to remove sediment from the Buffalo River.
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