Tue, Jan 9th 2018 01:00 pm
"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" will host a star-studded guest lineup in Minneapolis for its special post-Super Bowl episode on Sunday, Feb. 4, including Justin Timberlake, Dwayne Johnson and the cast of NBC's hit series "This Is Us."
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Tue, Jan 9th 2018 10:55 am
OneJet, the air transportation network that provides consumers increased access to nonstop travel in small and medium markets, announced customers can start purchasing tickets for flights between Buffalo and Albany today.
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Tue, Jan 9th 2018 10:55 am
Amid the conical hats, demands for hot tea and general hullabaloo of New Year's Eve was a mini-documentary about a new program that launched last fall at a high school in Boca Raton, Florida. Produced by MassMutual, the three-minute piece spotlighted We Dine Together, a lunch club started by four teenagers that endeavors to combat social isolation.
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Tue, Jan 9th 2018 10:50 am
Prior to Christmas, DiMino Tops Lewiston partnered with Niagara Frontier Publications to sponsor the annual holiday coloring contest. The supermarket displayed each child entrant's work in the foyer and then donated gifts to the winning posters.
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Tue, Jan 9th 2018 10:45 am
Rite Marketplace has announced it is accepting job applications for its 66th store, the 28,000-square-foot Price Rite of Amherst, located at 4220 Maple Road, scheduled to open in early 2018. The supermarket chain, known for its streamlined shopping experience and prices, is looking to hire approximately 85 employees for full- and part-time positions including cashiers, stocking clerks, produce and meat department team members and supervisory roles.
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Tue, Jan 9th 2018 10:45 am
James Taylor & His All-Star Band with special guest Bonnie Raitt and her band will perform at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Sunday, July 1.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2018 10:35 pm
The Niagara Catholic basketball team is a team that, when they play a fast pace they're tough to beat. When teams can slow them down, they have a tough time on offense. Both paces were seen on Monday night.
The Patriots defeated the Nichols Vikings Monday night, 72-64, in Monsignor Martin league play.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2018 08:25 pm
The ABC Television Network has announced midseason premiere dates for the new dramas "The Crossing," "Deception," "For The People" and the "Grey's Anatomy" spinoff, as well as new comedies "Alex, Inc." and "Splitting Up Together." Additionally, "American Idol" will air Sundays and Mondays, beginning March 11. Dates have also been set for the premiere of "Dancing with the Stars" all-athletes edition and the return of "Quantico."
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Mon, Jan 8th 2018 08:20 pm
Niagara University's commitment to holding itself to the highest national and international standards in teacher education has been reaffirmed.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2018 08:20 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has promoted Amy Wojciechowski, PharmD, BCPS-AQ ID, BCCCP, to infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship coordinator. Her appointment was effective Jan. 2.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2018 08:15 pm
The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts presents Petros Klampanis Group at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. Tickets are on sale now. This concert will be performed in a club setting with both the band and audience seated on the main stage. Seating will be general admission with tables and beer/wine available.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2018 08:00 pm
On Saturday, NBC announced acclaimed recording artist, songwriter and Broadway star Sara Bareilles has been cast as Mary Magdalene opposite John Legend in the special event "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert," to be aired Easter Sunday, April 1. The next incarnation of NBC's series of live musicals will be an exuberant concert staging of this iconic rock opera in front of a live audience at the Marcy Armory in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2018 02:10 pm
James Joseph Lombardi, age 83, of Lewiston, died peacefully after a lengthy illness on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2018 01:55 pm
The New York State Agricultural Society, the oldest agricultural organization in NYS, honored Jim Bittner with its Distinguished Service award at its 186th meeting.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2018 01:50 pm
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Mon, Jan 8th 2018 01:50 pm
It was another full house in Youngstown over the weekend at the "12th Night Ball" fundraiser at Old Fort Niagara.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2018 01:50 pm
The Niagara Arts Guild will meet at the Dale Center at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19. The group, celebrating its 70th year, will have a demonstration of the drawing and painting of hair (human and animal) by President Nicole Milley.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2018 01:15 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston's January program, titled, "If Ever There Was A Time, I Wish I Were There," will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2018 01:15 pm
Empower, the not-for-profit organization formerly known as Niagara Cerebral Palsy, will host job fairs for direct care positions at several Niagara County locations in the month of January. Dates, times and locations are as follows:
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Mon, Jan 8th 2018 12:15 pm
Artpark & Company on Monday announced the Tedeschi Trucks Band's fourth installment of their annual multiband "Wheels of Soul" summer tour will headline the "Tuesdays in the Park" concert series at 6 p.m. July 17. Tickets go on sale at noon Friday, Jan. 12.
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Sat, Jan 6th 2018 11:00 am
Pegula Sports and Entertainment today welcomes Own NY Real Estate as the official real estate partner of the Buffalo Bandits. Own NY begins its presence at Bandits home games with tonight's 7:30 faceoff against the Calgary Roughnecks at KeyBank Center.
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Sat, Jan 6th 2018 11:00 am
"I just need U." from TobyMac hit all digital music services Friday, marking the first new music from the seven-time Grammy winner since 2015.
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Sat, Jan 6th 2018 08:00 am
An agreement to purchase the Frontier House appears to have fallen through, and the Village of Lewiston's most famous property is, once again, up for sale.
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Sat, Jan 6th 2018 07:00 am
With a new supervisor (John "Duffy" Johnston) and two new council members (Irene Myers and Tim Adamson) sworn-in, the Town of Porter held its reorganizational meeting for 2018. Tuesday's session saw a number of authorizations, appointments and approvals, including the following:
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Sat, Jan 6th 2018 07:00 am
The Grand Island Central School District has introduced a new, responsive website design that launched Dec. 29. With the update, the website layout adjusts itself depending on the device being used. On smaller screens such as tablets or phones, a menu button appears above the logo that is used for navigation.
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Sat, Jan 6th 2018 07:00 am
Huth Road Elementary School has a new interim principal.
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Sat, Jan 6th 2018 07:00 am
On a cold New Year's Day, four newly elected town officials, their families, friends and other interested Island residents were at the Buffalo Launch Club, waiting for the inauguration of four newly elected town officials to begin. Only one person was missing when the clock struck noon: New York State Supreme Court Justice Russell Buscaglia.
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Sat, Jan 6th 2018 07:00 am
The atmosphere in Grand Island Town Hall was tense as the Grand Island Town Board approved, by a split 3-2 vote along party lines, a promotion for the town's deputy town clerks, after a contentious debate.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 05:30 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has issued a consumer alert, warning both consumers and businesses about price-gouging ahead of this week's winter storm that is impacting parts of New York state.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 05:30 pm
2018 is underway and "The Chew's" Emmy Award-winning co-hosts Michael Symon, Clinton Kelly and Carla Hall are helping viewers keep their New Year's resolutions with recipes, expert tips and a large serving of fun.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 05:30 pm
New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs, R-60, called on the New York State Department of Labor to rescind its proposed employee scheduling rule citing the "devastating impact" it would have on businesses throughout New York. Jacobs issued his call after the conclusion of a State Senate hearing he co-chaired to help determine the effects of the proposed rule on businesses and employment, as well as economic development efforts across the state.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 05:30 pm
The is accepting letters of intent for its 2018 competitive grant process. Organizations submitting a letter must address at least one of the Community Foundation's four community goals:
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 05:30 pm
BEC WORSHIP, a new imprint of BEC Recordings, announces the new signing of River Valley Worship. Kicking off 2018 with a declaration song, River Valley Worship recently released their label debut single, "World Needs Jesus," available now at Spotify and Apple music (http://smarturl.it/WorldNeedsJesus).
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 05:30 pm
The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) and the Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) announced actor, author and activist Olivia Munn will host the 23rd annual Critics' Choice Awards. The winners will be revealed live at the star-studded Critics' Choice Awards gala on Thursday, Jan. 11, broadcast from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on The CW Network at 8 p.m. ET.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 05:00 pm
Empire State Development announced Northland Workforce Training Center will hold its first applicant information session for people interested in pursuing careers in advanced manufacturing and energy. Students, job seekers, women, men and veterans should plan to attend the Jan. 6 session from noon until 1 p.m. at the Delavan-Grider Community Center.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 04:35 pm
The following locations serve as Niagara Falls warming centers:
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 03:45 pm
This accomplished group of individuals will join previously announced presenters Halle Berry, Carol Burnett, Kelly Clarkson, Darren Criss, Penélope Cruz, Gal Gadot, Greta Gerwig, Hugh Grant, Neil Patrick Harris, Chris Hemsworth, Christina Hendricks, Isabelle Huppert, Shirley Maclaine, Ricky Martin, Sarah Jessica Parker, Amy Poehler, Edgar Ramírez, Seth Rogen, J.K. Simmons, Sharon Stone, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Alicia Vikander, Kerry Washington, and Emma Watson.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 03:25 pm
Kay E. Tyson, wife of the late Rev. Harold E. Tyson Jr., passed away Jan. 3, 2018. She is survived by a son, David (Karen); daughters Janice and Julie; grandchildren Julia, Alexandra, Nicholas, Lily, Jacqueline, Mary and Jeff; and great-grandchildren Kiara, Tieran, George and Isaac. She was predeceased by a son, Thomas Tyson.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 03:25 pm
Michael R. Boyko of Grand Island entered into rest Jan. 1, 2018.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 03:25 pm
Richard J. McCowan, Ph.D., professor emeritus at the State University College at Buffalo, passed away peacefully in his home on Jan. 3, 2018, on the birthday of his late wife, Mary Elisabeth Coyle McCowan.
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