Tue, Aug 1st 2017 02:35 pm
Artpark & Company welcomed one of its largest crowds of the season on Monday, as punk rock fans came out to see Blink-182 perform.
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Tue, Aug 1st 2017 08:40 am
New York State Sen. Rob Ortt recently delivered a total of $40,000 in state funding to two nonprofit organizations in Niagara County that assist unemployed and underemployed individuals.
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Mon, Jul 31st 2017 06:55 pm
Internationally renowned percussionist Cyro Baptista collaborated with Buffalo-based sculptor Shasti O'Leary Soudant and students from the University at Buffalo to create a colorful, interactive work called "Beat Blossom." Both were on hand to officially debut the sound-generating instrument on Sunday at Artpark in Lewiston. A dedication ceremony and concert took place inside the Percussion Garden.
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Mon, Jul 31st 2017 06:35 pm
Usain Bolt, competing in the final meet of his illustrious career at the 2017 IAAF World Track & Field Championships in London, England, highlights this week's programming on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, a partnership between the International Olympic Committee, the U.S. Olympic Committee, and NBCUniversal.
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Mon, Jul 31st 2017 06:30 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Monday announced the team signed defenseman Nathan Beaulieu to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $2.4 million.
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Mon, Jul 31st 2017 06:30 pm
Ten NFL players will join seven-time Grammy Award-winner and multiplatinum superstar artist Carrie Underwood for her performance of "Oh, Sunday Night," the opening theme for primetime television's No. 1 program, NBC's "Sunday Night Football."
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Mon, Jul 31st 2017 06:30 pm
NBC Sports kicks off the NFL's 2017 preseason schedule with the Hall of Fame Game this Thursday, Aug. 3 (8 p.m. ET), on NBC, as the Dallas Cowboys face the Arizona Cardinals. NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app will live stream all NBC NFL games this season to desktops, tablets and connected TVs.
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Mon, Jul 31st 2017 10:30 am
Coming off of the most-watched Stanley Cup Final without an "Original Six" team on record, NBC Sports Group is scheduled to present 99 NHL regular-season games during the 2017-18 season, beginning at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday, Oct. 4, on NBCSN, when the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins host the St. Louis Blues.
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Mon, Jul 31st 2017 10:10 am
The unprecedented showdown between legendary boxing champion Floyd "Money" Mayweather and UFC superstar "The Notorious" Conor McGregor will be broadcast live to U.S. cinemas on Saturday, Aug. 26. "Mayweather vs. McGregor" is a scheduled 12-round super welterweight contest that marks the first time champions from both boxing and MMA will meet in a sanctioned boxing match.
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Mon, Jul 31st 2017 10:10 am
The Niagara County Department of Health is providing a shaded, private breastfeeding and baby changing station at the Niagara County Fair this year.
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Mon, Jul 31st 2017 10:10 am
Behavior is a powerful form of communication - and one of the primary ways for people with Alzheimer's disease to communicate their needs and feelings, as the ability to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage.
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Mon, Jul 31st 2017 10:10 am
The Kenan Center has announced the appointment of officers and new members to its board of governors. Assuming new roles as board officers are Selena Truax Morello (past second vice president to president) and Chris Marra (past secretary to second vice president).
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Mon, Jul 31st 2017 10:05 am
PBS has announced "We'll Meet Again," a new six-part series produced by Blink Films in partnership with Ann Curry's media venture, is scheduled to premiere in winter 2018.
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Mon, Jul 31st 2017 10:05 am
The Kenan Center is planning a 1960s-style wrap-up to the summer to mark its 50th anniversary, and organizers said it's shaping up to be the "party of parties."
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Mon, Jul 31st 2017 10:05 am
What could be better than the Niagara History Center's annual Discovery Gala party and auction? Organizers claim to have the answer, and said their mid-summer event has grown into a can't-miss event, set for 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19.
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Mon, Jul 31st 2017 07:00 am
Lewiston owes its reputation for being a thriving arts community to the annual Lewiston Art Festival. Sponsored by Lewiston Council on the Arts and now in its 51st year, the festival has been named top cultural destination/summer festival showcase event by a handful of national publications.
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Mon, Jul 31st 2017 07:00 am
Mercy Flight will hold its Beacon of Hope Gala on Saturday, Sept. 9, at Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo.
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Mon, Jul 31st 2017 07:00 am
The Grand Island community is teaming up with Unyts to ensure that blood products are available for patients in need this summer.
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Sat, Jul 29th 2017 10:50 am
Due to circumstances beyond the venue's control, arising from recent storm-related flooding, The Historic Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center regretfully announced the Dave Koz and Larry Graham "Side by Side" concert, scheduled for this Sunday, July 30, has been postponed until 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31.
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Sat, Jul 29th 2017 10:00 am
It was relatively smooth sailing this week for developer James Jerge and his team, as neither the Village of Lewiston Planning Commission nor the Zoning Board of Appeals offered any serious objections to his revised residential redevelopment project at 765 Fairchild Place.
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Sat, Jul 29th 2017 10:00 am
Monday's Lewiston Town Board public hearing on establishment of a single town water district en route to a proposed $10.3 million townwide waterline improvement project saw a mere two comments offered by residents, and two board members absent.
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Sat, Jul 29th 2017 10:00 am
It is with great pleasure (and much pride) that we open the Lewiston-Porter Fitness Center to the community beginning Monday, Sept. 11. It is the Lewiston-Porter School District's goal to provide a safe, convenient and affordable opportunity to practice a healthy lifestyle to our entire community.
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Sat, Jul 29th 2017 07:00 am
The most aggravating time of your pet's life is when it encounters the pesky flea.
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Sat, Jul 29th 2017 07:00 am
The Kiwanis Club of Lewiston will hold a meat raffle Saturday, Aug. 5, to support Project Eliminate - the Kiwanis International global initiative to eradicate maternal and neonatal tetanus. This meat raffle will take place at the Lewiston No. 2 firehall, 1705 Saunders Settlement Road. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with drawings beginning at 7 p.m.
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Sat, Jul 29th 2017 07:00 am
On Sunday, Aug. 6, 2016-17 Peach Queen Angelica Beiter will hold a basket auction and vendor fair to raise money for the Make-A-Wish program. This event will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Vincent De Paul Parish Center located at 2748 Military Road, Niagara Falls.
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Sat, Jul 29th 2017 07:00 am
More than 35,000 people are expected to attend the Niagara County Fair over its five-day run Aug. 2-6. The fair, held at 4487 Lake Ave. (Route 78), Lockport, will include local events, live music, shows, contests, food, rides and other attractions - making it the largest youth fair in New York.
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Sat, Jul 29th 2017 07:00 am
At 1:44 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, Grand Island firefighters responded to a "wires down" call at 3190 Stony Point Road, between Huth Road and Majestic Woods.
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Sat, Jul 29th 2017 07:00 am
The ongoing analysis of whether the Town of Grand Island needs a new community center has brought to the forefront an unsolved problem: what to do about the aging Nike Base.
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Fri, Jul 28th 2017 06:05 pm
A patriotic group of local bikers will ride in honor of fallen police officers on Sunday, through parts of Niagara and Erie counties, the group's president announced this week.
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Fri, Jul 28th 2017 06:05 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the House of Representatives approved legislation that will preserve Kids Korner, a program that provides veterans with child care services at the Buffalo VA Medical Center.
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Fri, Jul 28th 2017 05:35 pm
Volunteer firefighters from all over Western New York are coming together in Wheatfield for the 118th annual Western New York Volunteer Firemen's Association Convention running now through Saturday.
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Fri, Jul 28th 2017 05:25 pm
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra performed its "Broadway Today!" show at Artpark, inside the Mainstage Theater, on Friday, July 21. Stefan Sanders conducted the show.
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Fri, Jul 28th 2017 05:25 pm
One week ago, J. Fitzgerald Group successfully closed its 10th-anniversary CreateAthon by producing 32 marketing and advertising projects for six regional charitable organizations over 24 hours.
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Fri, Jul 28th 2017 05:20 pm
Bandsintown, the popular concert discovery platform, is making it easier than ever for artists and fans to connect with the release of version 6.1 of its app, which is available today on the App Store on iTunes and Google Play.
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Fri, Jul 28th 2017 05:20 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins is pushing for more to be done to address toxic algal blooms that threaten the health of Lake Erie, and is writing to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator requesting the harmful algal bloom coordinator be provided with the resources to combat the problem.
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Fri, Jul 28th 2017 05:15 pm
In support of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Grammy-Award winning rap artist Lecrae unveils the official video for his inspiring single, "I'll Find You," featuring Tori Kelly. Filmed at the Glendale Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles, the powerful video was directed by Guerilla Hollywood's Michael Mihail.
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Fri, Jul 28th 2017 05:15 pm
"Found," the critically praised and highly anticipated new studio set from Christian rock powerhouse Seventh Day Slumber, bows today. The album's title-cut and lead single - penned by Seventh Day Slumber's Joseph Rojas and Jeremy Holderfield, along with acclaimed singer/songwriter Daniel Doss - has been serviced to Christian radio formats around the country.
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Fri, Jul 28th 2017 12:10 pm
The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, along with Neto Hatinakwe Onkwehowe, and the New York State Council of the Arts, announces a multicultural celebration of indigenous drumming will take place Saturday, July 29, at the NACC, 1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Jul 28th 2017 12:10 pm
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas recently announced Adria Sortino as its new executive director.
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Fri, Jul 28th 2017 12:10 pm
The Town of Wheatfield Lions Club recently held its annual installation of officers and picnic.
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