Mon, Dec 18th 2017 05:20 pm
Mountains of pillows and a roomful of toiletries greeted Passage House Domestic Violence Services staff when they arrived at the City of Niagara Falls Department of Public Works on Monday afternoon. For the past six weeks, United Steelworkers Local No. 9434 and Women of Steel have collected shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, body wash, combs, pillows and sheets for the Family & Children's Service of Niagara program. Most items were purchased and donated, while others were handmade and personally delivered.
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Mon, Dec 18th 2017 01:50 pm
It's that time of year again for another great, family-friendly, event: Youngstown's Caroling in the Village on Saturday evening, Dec. 23.
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Mon, Dec 18th 2017 01:50 pm
Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick has secured a $5,000 budget allocation for the ongoing DeGlopper Memorial Expansion Project.
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Mon, Dec 18th 2017 01:45 pm
Neighbors Foundation President Henry Kammerer said 54 families will receive assistance this holiday as part of the organization's Share Your Happiness food distribution.
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Mon, Dec 18th 2017 09:45 am
The U.S. Navy commissioned USS Little Rock (LCS 9) - the nation's fifth freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) - on the Buffalo River on Saturday. This milestone officially places the ship, which was designed and built by Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine, into active service.
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Sat, Dec 16th 2017 07:00 am
Lions Club International recently held its annual three-day Leadership Institute in Binghamton. The purpose of the Lions Leadership Institute is to provide Lions with the opportunity to enhance skills in preparation for leadership responsibilities at the club, zone, region and district level - as well as interact with fellow Lions from clubs across all of New York.
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Sat, Dec 16th 2017 07:00 am
The Island's two veterans organizations joined forces to honor two members of the local media. At a meeting held Nov. 29 at the Grand Island Moose Lodge 180, representatives of Charles N. DeGlopper Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9249 and Grand Island American Legion Post 1346 presented certificates of appreciation and gift certificates to the Village Inn to Jodi Robinson of Isledegrande.com and Larry Austin, editor of the Island Dispatch.
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Sat, Dec 16th 2017 07:00 am
Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick announced that $6,500 has been budgeted to several organizations throughout the Town of Grand Island. The legislature approved the funding at the Dec. 7 annual budget meeting.
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Sat, Dec 16th 2017 07:00 am
The Grand Island Board of Education voted to approve an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Grand Island to reinstitute a school resource officer position in the school district.
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Sat, Dec 16th 2017 07:00 am
Kerri Nowak has been replaced as principal at Huth Road Elementary School after the Grand Island Board of Education approved two agreements at Monday's board meeting.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:35 pm
A ribbon-cutting was held recently for The Youngstown Galley. The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, local and elected leaders, and friends of owner/chef Rebecca Poletti joined together to welcome the former Mangia Café & Bakery proprietor to the waterfront village.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:25 pm
Mary Carillo, David Feherty, and Ato Boldon will serve as correspondents for NBC Olympics coverage of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. The Winter Olympics begin Feb. 8, 2018, on the networks of NBCUniversal.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:25 pm
Dominique DeGregorio is asking fellow Islanders to support a donation drive for needy children.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:25 pm
The National Football League, Comcast NBCUniversal and Mayo Clinic have opened the submission process for "1st and Future," the NFL's annual Super Bowl start-up competition designed to spur novel advancements in athlete safety and performance. "1st and Future" will be held at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis on Feb. 3, 2018, the day before Super Bowl LII.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:10 pm
On Tuesday night, North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur Pappas announced the next round of Hometown Heroes banners to be revealed in the city. The banners are now open to all veterans and not just active duty members. This year the American Legion Sikora Post 1322 recognized MM2 Stephen Sikora, U.S. Navy; Sgt. John Lukasik, U.S. Army Corps; and PFC Stanley Maziarz, U.S. Army.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:05 pm
Macerich's Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA, invites visitors to bring their furry friends (cats and dogs only) to visit Santa for a photo this holiday season.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:05 pm
On Dec. 19, 20 and 21, the Town of Niagara Recreation Department will host Christmas week at the Calvin K. Richards Senior/Youth Activity Center, 7000 Lockport Road. The three days of events will include Christmas activities for children and families to enjoy.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:00 pm
2017 has been a landmark year of career milestones for rockers Skillet. The band dominated the Billboard yearend charts for 2017, landing at No. 1 on the Christian streaming songs artists (and has held the top spot since the charts inception in 2014); No. 1, No. 4, No. 6, and No. 10 on the Christian streaming songs (and has held the top spot since the charts inception in 2014), No. 7 rock streaming artist, No. 8 top Christian artists and No. 11 rock streaming songs, as well as numerous others.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:00 pm
Critically acclaimed documentary "Apple Music's Can't Stop Won't Stop: A Bad Boy Story," starring Sean "Diddy" Combs, and produced by Live Nation Productions, will air Thursday, Dec. 28 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT), on FOX.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:00 pm
Hawk Nelson has released their first new digital single in more than two years in anticipation of their forthcoming album next year. The new song, "He Still Does (Miracles)," is the debut single from their new studio album, "Miracles" (Fair Trade Records), which is set to release on April 6, 2018.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:00 pm
The Niagara River Greenway Commission will meet Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 to determine the consistency of the 58th round of projects. The meeting will take place at 3 p.m. at the offices of DeVeaux Woods State Park, 3180 DeVeaux Woods Drive, Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:00 pm
"Roseanne," the timeless sitcom that broke new ground and dominated ratings in its original run, will return to ABC with all-new episodes, in a special hour-long premiere, Tuesday, march 27 (8 p.m. EDT). "Roseanne" will air in its regular time slot, 8-8:30 p.m., beginning Tuesday, April 3, followed by "The Middle," which will move to 8:30 p.m.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:00 pm
Superstar recording artists Kelly Clarkson, Demi Lovato, N.E.R.D., Charlie Puth, Sia and season 12 winner Chris Blue are set to perform on the live two-hour Tuesday, Dec. 19, season finale (9-11 p.m. ET/PT) of NBC's four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series "The Voice."
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:00 pm
From hors d'oeuvres to the main course, entertaining tips to last-minute ideas, "The Chew's" Emmy Award-winning co-hosts are here to make the season merry and bright.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:00 pm
After building and facilitating the successful Lewiston Culinary Tour over the past four years, the Roaming Table has announced its next endeavor: The Lewiston Prohibition Tour, a "happy hour"-style trek.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:00 pm
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy Jr. announced Michael O'Neill, 47, of Niagara Falls, who was convicted of unlawful possession of a destructive device, was sentenced to 30 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:00 pm
Setting up a fundraiser for a cause is no easy task. To Jordan Fox, 18, setting up a scholarship in Joey Brochey's name was an absolute must. With the hard work of Fox, there will be a memorial hockey game from 3-5 p.m. Saturday at Hyde Park Ice Pavilion.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:00 pm
The Kiwanis Club of Niagara-Wheatfield's Student Leadership Program clubs have been busy with different projects serving and aiding their community during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season. The Niagara-Wheatfield Kiwanis sponsors four individual SLP's within the Niagara-Wheatfield school district; K-Kids at West Street, Colonial Village and Errick Road elementary schools and a Builder's Club at Edward Town Middle School.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:00 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has again been transformed into a winter wonderland thanks to the talents of renowned interior designer Richard Nashwinter, who volunteers his talents to brighten the days of countless patients and visitors during the holidays.
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Thu, Dec 14th 2017 06:10 pm
Deposits for Food presented its annual holiday donations to two Niagara Falls food pantries, Community Missions and Heart, Love & Soul. Checks to the pantries were presented in November and December to cover the Thanksgiving/Christmas seasons.
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Thu, Dec 14th 2017 04:15 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health nursing division, in collaboration with the Niagara County Office for the Aging, is offering free workshops throughout Niagara County for individuals with any ongoing health condition; for example, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, pain and high blood pressure.
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Thu, Dec 14th 2017 04:10 pm
Sheriff James R. Voutour announced Niagara County law enforcement agencies will participate in a special enforcement effort to crackdown on impaired driving.
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Thu, Dec 14th 2017 04:10 pm
With the new year comes a changing of the guard at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, a member of Catholic Health. Walter Ludwig, Kenmore Mercy's chief operating officer since 2009, will take over the reins of the north town hospital, as James Millard, president and CEO, will retire at the start of 2018.
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Thu, Dec 14th 2017 04:10 pm
WBFO-FM 88.7 has established a new veterans news desk with funding from Saint Bonaventure University. The desk began airing reports this month.
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Thu, Dec 14th 2017 04:10 pm
Adoption STAR is seeking permanent adoptive families for children in foster care. Enrollment is open for adoption education classes starting in January 2018.
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Thu, Dec 14th 2017 04:10 pm
The Niagara County Community College 1977-1978 men's basketball championship finalist team that ended its season 26-1 will be honored Saturday at halftime of the NCCC men's game vs. Onondaga Community College (start time 3 p.m.; halftime approximately 4 p.m.).
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Thu, Dec 14th 2017 04:10 pm
Dave & Adam's has announced one of the most historic pieces in Buffalo sports history has come home: the original 1970 document awarding an NHL franchise to Buffalo.
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Thu, Dec 14th 2017 04:05 pm
New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman released the following statement upon the Federal Communications Commission's vote, announcing he will lead a multistate lawsuit to stop the rollback of net neutrality:
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Thu, Dec 14th 2017 04:05 pm
Applications are now available to eligible municipalities and not-for-profit organizations to compete for Preserve New York grants. Preserve New York is a signature grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and Preservation League of New York State, with additional support from The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation.
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Thu, Dec 14th 2017 04:05 pm
As part of Round VII of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's Regional Council initiative, the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council (WNYREDC) was awarded $68.8 million for 112 projects that build on the region's assets to invest in the future. The announcement, which supports projects in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara counties, was made Wednesday in Albany.
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