Wed, Jan 17th 2018 05:00 pm
Award-winning journalist Katie Couric returns to NBC to co-host the opening ceremony for the XXIII Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea, it was announced Wednesday by Jim Bell, president, NBC Olympics production and programming. She will join host Mike Tirico in the booth at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium for the opening ceremony, which will air in primetime, Friday, Feb. 9, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC.
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Wed, Jan 17th 2018 01:45 pm
Artpark & Company announced Wednesday that The Decemberists (May 26) will perform in a Mainstage Theater event presented by Funtime. Additionally, a co-headlining bill featuring Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats + The Head and The Heart (June 2) will be part of the Coors Light Concerts Series at the Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater, co-presented by Artpark and Funtime.
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Wed, Jan 17th 2018 09:20 am
Niagara County Legislature Chairman Wm. Keith McNall, R-Lockport, delivered his State of the County message to colleagues at the Niagara County Courthouse on Tuesday - his third since being elected head of county government in 2016.
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Wed, Jan 17th 2018 07:00 am
Executive Director Sonia Clark has announced a casting call for a new musical production of "The Odyssey" will take place from 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, at The Kavinoky Theatre on the D'Youville Campus. It's expected the show will feature more than 100 people.
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Tue, Jan 16th 2018 05:35 pm
It was a relatively normal day for Buffalo resident Kenneth Lidge as he was nearing the Niagara Falls Airport as a passenger on an Allegiant Airlines flight coming from Tampa to Niagara Falls. Lidge was relaxing in his seat as he returned to Western New York from a cruise.
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Tue, Jan 16th 2018 05:35 pm
On Tuesday, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a multistate lawsuit to block what he called the Federal Communications Commission's illegal rollback of net neutrality. The coalition filed a petition for review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, formally commencing the lawsuit against the FCC and the federal government.
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Tue, Jan 16th 2018 05:35 pm
Congressman Chris Collins, R-NY-27, on Tuesday introduced legislation that would create a national federal registry of communications infrastructure to help address the lack of high-speed internet access in rural areas. This registry will help determine which assets are available for lease to better expand access, and will facilitate coordination between federal, state and local governments, as well as between carriers.
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Tue, Jan 16th 2018 04:50 pm
The 90th Academy Awards nominations in all 24 Oscar categories will be announced in a two-part, live presentation on Tuesday, Jan. 23, via global live stream on Oscar.com, Oscars.org, the Academy's digital platforms, a satellite feed and local broadcasters.
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Tue, Jan 16th 2018 03:10 pm
The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts presents Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey, of Peter, Paul and Mary, at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4. Tickets go on sale at noon on Friday.
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Tue, Jan 16th 2018 03:10 pm
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino will host "A Very Intimate Acoustic Evening with Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo," the duo behind some of the 1980's most powerful rock songs, at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 14. Tickets go on sale at noon on Friday.
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Tue, Jan 16th 2018 03:10 pm
The world premiere of a new musical created by and starring legendary rocker Eddie Money is being choreographed by Niagara University associate professor Terri Filips Vaughan.
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Tue, Jan 16th 2018 03:10 pm
Records announced today the signing of singer/songwriter and star of CMT's hit show "Nashville," Lennon Stella. Citing music as her driving passion, Stella has been working with songwriters and producers developing a debut album that reflects her inspired pop instincts and transcendent vocal style. Stella's signing - her forthcoming project will go through Columbia Records - coincides with Records' newly established joint venture with the label.
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Tue, Jan 16th 2018 03:10 pm
In the midst of a frigid winter, a University at Buffalo expert is available to discuss one of the season's great natural marvels: snowflakes.
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Tue, Jan 16th 2018 12:10 pm
Hot on the heels of announcing his new album, "Boarding House Reach" (out March 23 via Third Man/Columbia), and releasing the first single, "Connected by Love," Jack White has unveiled an extensive run of North American headline tour dates, along with shows in London, Paris and Amsterdam.
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Tue, Jan 16th 2018 11:40 am
As a teacher and a coach at Niagara-Wheatfield, coach Steve Miller has a lot that he has to take care of. Miller also has a family, which he cares for dearly. This summer, though, he was dealt a tough blow.
Miller's wife, Krista, was diagnosed with breast cancer this past summer for the second time and he's been at the forefront taking care of his family. Along with that, he continues to help coach the Niagara-Wheatfield boys basketball team, which his son Cam Miller also plays for. The team has been nothing but supportive for the family, knowing what their coach and teammate is going through.
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Mon, Jan 15th 2018 02:45 pm
All paws on deck! Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group present "PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure," an all-new action-packed, music-filled production based on the top-rated animated preschool series "PAW Patrol" produced by Spin Master Entertainment.
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Mon, Jan 15th 2018 02:35 pm
The Niagara Family Business Center will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a 6 p.m. cocktail reception on Thursday, Jan. 25. The event will be held at Consumers Pub at the Park (formerly Pettibone's), 1 James D. Griffin Plaza, Buffalo.
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Mon, Jan 15th 2018 11:25 am
On Jan. 10, the Lewiston/Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club was entranced by two tales of achievement. First, Juanita Finn, winner of one of the Rotary scholarships, told members about her journey from an orphanage in Columbia to an adolescence in Lewiston and on to becoming a biology major at John Carroll University.
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Mon, Jan 15th 2018 11:20 am
The Youngstown Garden Club is having a "Paint a Pretty Flower Pot" party at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at the First Presbyterian Church in Youngstown. All are welcome to attend and enjoy wine and cheese - and take home a houseplant!
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Mon, Jan 15th 2018 11:20 am
Hallmark Channel, the country's leading provider of family-friendly entertainment, announced the rebranding of its corporate pet initiative with a new name, logo, and reinforced commitment to educating the public about the many rewards of pet adoption. Originally launched as Pet Project in 2012, the campaign has been rebranded as Adoption Ever After, bringing the core call to action - adopt - to the forefront.
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Mon, Jan 15th 2018 11:20 am
The Lewiston Garden Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22, in the Lewiston Public Library. After a business meeting, the guest speaker will be Robert Snyder. He will discuss the history of the Erie County Botanical Gardens.
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Mon, Jan 15th 2018 11:20 am
'The Chew's" Emmy Award-winning co-hosts Michael Symon, Clinton Kelly and Carla Hall are serving up some can't-miss tips to help audiences prep ahead, save money, enjoy a classic meal and indulge in a rainy or snowy day delight.
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Mon, Jan 15th 2018 11:20 am
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, a premiere television destination for thrilling mysteries, will offer a slate of new, original world premiere movies, as well as a new acquisition to further bolster the schedule.
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Mon, Jan 15th 2018 11:15 am
Hallmark Channel's inaugural "2018 American Rescue Dog Show" premieres exclusively on the network, Monday, Feb. 12 (8 p.m. ET/PT). The special features shelter dogs of various breeds from across the country vying for top dog in the world's most adorable categories.
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Mon, Jan 15th 2018 11:15 am
Hallmark Channel brings "Kitten Bowl V" on the road to Super Bowl LII as a major activation hosted in Minneapolis, for 10 days leading up to the day of the big game. The announcement was made as part of Crown Media Family Networks' TV Critics Association Winter Press Tour.
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Mon, Jan 15th 2018 11:15 am
Over the weekend at the Television Critics Association's Winter Press Tour at the Langham Hotel in Pasadena, Hulu Chief Content Officer Joel Stillerman unveiled a series of announcements that continue to fuel momentum for Hulu as it expands its original and library content catalogue - the largest of any streaming video on demand service in the U.S.
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Mon, Jan 15th 2018 11:15 am
Basil Seggos, chairman of New York's plastic bag task force and commissioner of the State Department of Environmental Conservation, has issued the task force's comprehensive report outlining eight potential solutions to address the "scourge" of plastic bag waste in the state. The report was sent to Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature for consideration.
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Mon, Jan 15th 2018 11:15 am
Char'lese Perry, a doctorate prepared psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, has joined the staff at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Mon, Jan 15th 2018 11:15 am
Clara Bradizza, Ph.D., senior research scientist in the University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions, has been selected to serve as a member of the interventions to prevent and treat addictions study section of the National Institutes of Health's Center for Scientific Review.
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Mon, Jan 15th 2018 11:15 am
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Literacy New York Buffalo-Niagara Inc. is announcing an expansion of its initiative to increase adult literacy services in Niagara County. It will open literacy drop-in centers in the cities of Niagara Falls and Lockport as part of a larger outreach project aimed at boosting access to literacy assistance throughout Western New York.
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Mon, Jan 15th 2018 11:15 am
Multiplatinum superstar Carrie Underwood will open NBC's Super Bowl LII on Feb. 4 with a video filmed last year for her anthemic song, "The Champion," released globally last week.
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Sat, Jan 13th 2018 09:00 am
In fact, within the first five minutes of speaking with brothers and pharmacists Richard and James DeGiulio, you'll probably be asked what you need and what it costs elsewhere (you know, assuming you've actually found "X"). Then, you - yes, you - can have that item ordered and delivered to the store for purchase.
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Sat, Jan 13th 2018 09:00 am
Hibbard's Original Frozen Custard has served cones and cups and bowls of sweet treats to generations of Lewiston residents. This summer, the Hibbard family is hoping to dish up and distribute custard from larger serving windows.
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Sat, Jan 13th 2018 07:00 am
More than 500 students from 13 schools in Western New York passed up watching the Buffalo Bills playoff game Sunday and took part in a competition of their own.
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Sat, Jan 13th 2018 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston got down to business for 2018 on Monday, with two public hearings, a host of reorganizational adoptions, approvals and appointments, followed by a light agenda work session.
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Sat, Jan 13th 2018 07:00 am
Embody Health and Wellness Studio is expanding on the renovated third floor of the Red Brick Municipal Building in the Village of Lewiston. The studio offers a wide range of fitness and yoga classes, as well as personal training and nutritional coaching.
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Sat, Jan 13th 2018 07:00 am
The Youngstown Business and Professional Association held its quarterly membership meeting Tuesday at Ray's Tavern.
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Sat, Jan 13th 2018 07:00 am
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced Wednesday that 23-year-old Sammy Abdellatif of Grand Island has been sentenced by Erie County Court Judge Kenneth F. Case to eight years in prison and four years post-release supervision for an attack on an Erie County sheriff's deputy.
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Sat, Jan 13th 2018 07:00 am
Korean War veteran Richard Pealer returned to Buffalo after a Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight to the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., with a special message from Grand Island students. Tucked into his luggage was a handmade note that thanked him for his service to his country.
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Sat, Jan 13th 2018 07:00 am
The Grand Island Central School District has so far failed to comply with a Freedom of Information Law request asking for information on two secret agreements the Board of Education passed at its Dec. 11 meeting.
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