Fri, Sep 29th 2017 08:25 pm
On Friday, Hulu announced a new agreement with the Disney-ABC Television Group for the exclusive U.S. subscription video-on-demand rights to all episodes of iconic sitcoms "Boy Meets World," "Home Improvement" and "Dinosaurs." The deal will mark the long-awaited SVOD debut of the complete libraries of hit series "Boy Meets World" and "Home Improvement." In addition, all episodes of fan favorite "Dinosaurs," from The Jim Henson Company, will also become available to stream in SVOD exclusively on Hulu.
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Fri, Sep 29th 2017 08:20 pm
The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts presents "Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science" at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2.
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Fri, Sep 29th 2017 08:20 pm
Family Promise of WNY, a community organization providing temporary shelter and support to families experiencing homelessness within Western New York, will host its third annual "Choc-toberfest" at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at Resurgence Brewing Company.
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Fri, Sep 29th 2017 08:20 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will honor a longtime beloved physician and a prominent Niagara Falls community leader for their service to the hospital and the community at The 2018 Premier, Memorial's annual dinner gala.
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Fri, Sep 29th 2017 08:20 pm
Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie have signed on as judges for the beloved music competition series "American Idol" for its first season on ABC. They round out the panel of judges, alongside judge Katy Perry. Ryan Seacrest will return to host the series. The panel will make their debut appearance on ABC's "Good Morning America" on Wednesday, Oct. 4.
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Fri, Sep 29th 2017 07:20 pm
Thursday night, in front of a capacity crowd, Brandie Harrison took the 2017 BARocker title at the Hard Rock Cafe, Niagara Falls USA. Behind her signature drink, the "Purple Haze," Harrison bested five fellow bar staff members. She will advance to November's national BARocker finals in Washington, D.C.
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Fri, Sep 29th 2017 07:00 pm
If you're a fan of NBC's "Chicago P.D.," you were cheering when you learned Hailey Upton (Tracy Spiridakos) had joined the team, and the cast, on a permanent basis.
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Fri, Sep 29th 2017 08:40 am
The Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy graduated its 65th class during a ceremony held Wednesday at Niagara University's Castellani Art Museum.
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Fri, Sep 29th 2017 08:35 am
The New York State Thruway Authority announced Tuesday the northbound North Grand Island Bridge will close beginning at 8:30 p.m. tonight through 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2, for bridge improvement project
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Fri, Sep 29th 2017 08:35 am
Gotee Records has announced the newest addition to its roster with the signing of Aaron Cole, and his debut single, "Right On Time," featuring Gotee founder and Grammy-winning artist TobyMac.
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Fri, Sep 29th 2017 08:35 am
With a finish time of one hour and 14 minutes, Allie Kieffer of Williamsville is not only mighty, she became the first ever female overall winner of The Mighty Niagara Half Marathon on Saturday, Sept. 16. The half-marathon, held in conjunction with the Hospice Dash 5K, brought in runners from around the country and the world with athletes coming from as far away as Mexico and Australia.
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Thu, Sep 28th 2017 05:00 pm
The Lewiston Community Lions kicked off its 2017-18 new membership season by presenting the Tuscarora Indian School with a donation of backpacks and school supplies for students.
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Thu, Sep 28th 2017 05:00 pm
The National Science Foundation has named the University at Buffalo a training site for the I-Corps program, awarding a five-year, $500,000 grant to establish a program to help researchers bring their ideas to the marketplace.
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Thu, Sep 28th 2017 05:00 pm
KeyBank is making a $300,000 donation to Kaleida Health to underwrite all non-labor costs for the upcoming move from Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo to the new Oishei Children's Hospital on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus.
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Thu, Sep 28th 2017 04:50 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Thursday announced the team assigned goaltender Linus Ullmark to the Rochester Americans (AHL).
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Thu, Sep 28th 2017 04:50 pm
The 2017-18 NHL regular season begins next Wednesday, Oct. 4, with an opening night doubleheader on NBCSN starting at 8 p.m. ET, when Sidney Crosby and the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins host Vladimir Tarasenko and the St. Louis Blues.
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Thu, Sep 28th 2017 04:50 pm
In an episode airing today, "Jeopardy!" will announce Johnny Gilbert, the "Voice of 'Jeopardy!' " has set a new Guinness World Records for longest career as a game show announcer for a single show. Since the syndicated debut in 1984 of "Jeopardy! ", Gilbert's iconic "This ... is ... Jeopardy!" show opening has welcomed millions of fans as they tune in each day.
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Thu, Sep 28th 2017 04:50 pm
New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs announced he has secured $120,000 in state funding for the 12 branch libraries in the 60th Senate District. This funding will support program upgrades, additional supplies and other improvements that will enhance the educational impact of these libraries on youth in these communities.
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Thu, Sep 28th 2017 04:25 pm
After last season's "holy crap!" of a finale, "The Blacklist" returned Wednesday with a lighter, funnier episode.
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Thu, Sep 28th 2017 01:25 pm
The term "Friday night lights" has become a staple when referring to high school football. It's a night where the community gathers and watches its local high school football team try to take down its opponent. Niagara-Wheatfield High School is finally ready to be a part of that staple.
For homecoming weekend, on Oct. 13 at Terry Harvey Field, the Falcons will host their first-ever Friday night football game under the lights.
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Wed, Sep 27th 2017 04:45 pm
A tech startup that features four Niagara University students and alumni among its employees will compete for $5 million in cash prizes during next week's 43North business plan competition.
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Wed, Sep 27th 2017 04:40 pm
The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts presents "John McLaughlin & Jimmy Herring: Meeting of the Sprits" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1.
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Wed, Sep 27th 2017 04:40 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Thursday announced the team claimed forward Jordan Nolan off waivers from the Los Angeles Kings.
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Wed, Sep 27th 2017 04:35 pm
Gabriel Communications, creators of "Larry's Country Diner," in association with KAOS Connect and Screenvision Media, present the first-ever movie premiere of "Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting: Rejoice!" in select theaters nationwide tonight.
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Wed, Sep 27th 2017 04:35 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday announced the team's "Road Crew," presented by Delta Air Lines with supporting sponsor Dave & Adam's, will make its first tour stop of the 2017-18 season on Friday, Nov. 3, in Dallas prior to the team's game against the Stars on Nov. 4.
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Wed, Sep 27th 2017 02:05 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined Wednesday by elected officials and members of the business community as he signed his 18th executive order, mandating Erie County construction projects of over $250,000 and involving at least three workers shall include requirements to employ local and disadvantaged workers.
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Wed, Sep 27th 2017 09:30 am
Giving fans a taste of new music, vocalist Blanca released the "Real Love" EP (Word Entertainment) on Friday, Sept. 22. The five-track set is now available at all digital and streaming outlets and features the standout title track, which is currently impacting radio and streaming charts worldwide.
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Wed, Sep 27th 2017 09:30 am
AnchorEmpire State Development on Tuesday announced the completion of $250,000 in improvements to revitalize key features of the nearly 100-year-old Parkside Candy Shoppe in Buffalo, enhancing the overall visitor experience.
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Wed, Sep 27th 2017 09:25 am
Fantasy Island will debut its first ever "Halloween Horror" on Saturday, Sept. 30, featuring a haunted maze, a haunted house and three scare zones. The all-new event extends the regular operating season for the first time to weekends through the end of October.
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Wed, Sep 27th 2017 09:25 am
Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Catholic Health's "Orthopedic Campus of Excellence," has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for total knee and total hip replacement. It is the only hospital in Western New York to receive this quality certification for its joint replacement services.
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Wed, Sep 27th 2017 09:25 am
"National Geographic Live," a new three-speaker series at Kleinhans Music Hall, kicks off at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 with famed wildlife photographer Steve Winter's presentation, "On The Trail of Big Cats."
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Tue, Sep 26th 2017 03:15 pm
The Research Institute on Addictions and faculty from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences will lead a University at Buffalo effort to combat the opioid crisis in New York state.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2017 03:15 pm
Citing the need for more information, the Lewiston Town Board unanimously moved to table its vote Monday on the concept plan for the Rubino brothers' 107 parcel planned unit development eyed for 80.2 acres east of Bronson Drive.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2017 12:05 pm
It's that time again - when Western New York will find out if anyone has grown a world-record-setting pumpkin.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2017 12:00 pm
On Monday night, "So You Think You Can Dance" came to a dramatic conclusion when Lex Ishimoto was named the winner during the live two-hour season finale on FOX.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2017 12:00 pm
The Niagara Area Foundation, a geographic division of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations for the 2017 grant cycle. Applications are due by 4 p.m. Oct. 16 and can be submitted online at www.TheNiagaraAreaFoundation.org.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2017 12:00 pm
The live musical production of the groundbreaking, Tony Award-, Grammy Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical "Rent" will air Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019 (7-10 p.m. ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2017 12:00 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined Monday by Commissioner of Central Police Services James Jancewicz, Director of the Erie County STOP-DWI Office John Sullivan, and Chief of the Orchard Park Police Department Mark Pacholec to review driving while intoxicated incidents during the summer months across Erie County. Data from the STOP-DWI office indicates DWI arrests for the period of July 3 through Sept. 17 are down from last year.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2017 11:55 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced lottery drawings for waterfowl hunting season have been scheduled at Beaver Island State Park, West River Parkway, Strawberry Island and Motor Island.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2017 11:55 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has awarded 2017 junior volunteer scholarships to Perya Bhagchandani, Gianna Teixeira and Tahir Cook. The scholarships are funded by the Medical Center Foundation and auxiliary.
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