Fri, Apr 21st 2017 07:00 am
The Town of Wheatfield Lions Club will hold its annual spring pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at its clubhouse located at the Five Senses Park, 6535 Ward Road (next to the American Legion Post No. 1451).
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Fri, Apr 21st 2017 07:00 am
The Coalition of Agencies in Service to the Elderly (CASE) will hold its 28th annual Spring Professional Networking Conference. "How to Answer the Tough Questions" will run from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 10.
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Thu, Apr 20th 2017 07:20 pm
FOX has ordered a second chapter of "The X-Files" event series. The all-new 10-episode installment once again will be executive-produced by creator Chris Carter, with stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson returning in their roles as iconic FBI Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully.
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Thu, Apr 20th 2017 04:00 pm
The Barker Lions Club hosted the Lockport Lions Club at its April meeting.
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Thu, Apr 20th 2017 03:55 pm
In one of its first initiatives as new venue manager, locally based Canalside Management Group (CMG) is offering Western New Yorkers the opportunity to share feedback and provide input about their Canalside experience.
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Thu, Apr 20th 2017 03:50 pm
#LiveNF presented its third Volunteer Fair on Tuesday at the John Duke Senior Center in Niagara Falls. The annual event for Falls residents and community organizations is designed to engage them for the betterment of the Cataract City.
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Thu, Apr 20th 2017 03:45 pm
The public is invited to a free program at Old Fort Niagara at 11 a.m. Friday, April 28, to commemorate the bicentennial of the Rush-Bagot Treaty, a landmark agreement between the U.S. and Great Britain that led to the limitation of naval armaments on the Great Lakes, and the creation of the world's longest undefended border.
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Thu, Apr 20th 2017 03:35 pm
Artpark and Company's annual summer camp offerings for children and teens to explore their inner artist, rock star or performer are open for registration. This year, offerings include three sessions of Art Camp, one two-week Rock Camp program, and an unprecedented four-week intensive Artpark Theater Academy. Visit www.artpark.net for more information or to register a child.
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Thu, Apr 20th 2017 03:35 pm
The second annual Police and Fire Hockey Tournament, presented by Southern Tier Brewing Company, hits the ice at HarborCenter on Friday and Saturday. This year's event features 18 teams of competitive police officers and firefighters competing in two divisions.
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Thu, Apr 20th 2017 03:35 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital will host a free vascular health screening program from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at the hospital: 5300 Military Road, Lewiston.
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Thu, Apr 20th 2017 03:35 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara will host its annual Healthy Kids Day event on Saturday, April 29, to inspire children to stay physically and intellectually active all summer long. This free event is open to the community and includes activities such as family fitness classes, healthy snacks, arts and crafts, bounce houses, sports, games and face painting.
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Thu, Apr 20th 2017 03:30 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has issued a consumer alert about scammers utilizing gift cards to commit fraud against consumers and, in particular, senior citizens, following an uptick of complaints received by the office.
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Thu, Apr 20th 2017 03:30 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has released a report detailing the work of his health care bureau's helpline, a free service offered by the office of the attorney general that has investigated and resolved nearly 3,000 consumer complaints during the past year - saving or returning approximately $3 million in health care expenses to consumers.
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Thu, Apr 20th 2017 03:30 pm
Nearly 400 fire departments across New York state have already signed up for the seventh annual RecruitNY weekend, a major initiative of the Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY). On April 29-30, firehouses across the state will open their doors to the public in an effort to increase membership in the volunteer fire service.
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Thu, Apr 20th 2017 12:10 pm
Top leaders from Niagara County's government, joined by federal, state and town officials, will converge on Olcott Harbor today and declare a state of emergency in Niagara County as rising lake levels are pushed higher heading into the weekend.
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Thu, Apr 20th 2017 12:00 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Thursday announced General Manager Tim Murray and Head Coach Dan Bylsma will not remain with the team.
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Wed, Apr 19th 2017 07:30 pm
Coming into the 2017 season, Niagara Falls' lineup was built to hit and score runs. On Tuesday against Kenmore West, the Wolverines did the opposite.
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Wed, Apr 19th 2017 07:30 pm
Officials at the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County (UWBEC) announced they have raised $14,538,133, which represents an increase in giving for the seventh straight year in a row for the nonprofit organization.
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Wed, Apr 19th 2017 07:25 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined Wednesday by partners in government from many levels and numerous localities as he traveled across Erie County as part of National Community Development Week, both recognizing the wide variety of projects made possible by Community Development Block Grant funds and also celebrating the community-enhancing effects these projects have.
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Wed, Apr 19th 2017 07:25 pm
The first 18 players announced to the Team Canada roster for the 2017 IIHF World Championship have collectively amassed international hardware from some of the game's marquee events, including the IIHF World Junior Championship, IIHF World Championship and Olympic Winter Games.
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Wed, Apr 19th 2017 07:25 pm
Forward Jack Eichel (North Chelmsford, Massachusetts/Buffalo Sabres) has been added to the roster of the U.S. Men's National Team that will compete at the 2017 International Ice Hockey Federation Men's World Championship May 5-21 in Cologne, Germany, and Paris, France.
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Wed, Apr 19th 2017 07:25 pm
The next round of statewide community air screen program is accepting applications, Department of Environment Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced on Wednesday. The program partners with community groups to conduct air quality surveillance. Applications to participate in the program will be accepted until May 19.
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Wed, Apr 19th 2017 01:25 pm
On Wednesday, the Lewiston Police Department identified the victim of a construction accident that took place Tuesday afternoon outside of St. Peter R.C. Church. Timothy Zayac, 56, of Lockport, died while working at the site.
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Wed, Apr 19th 2017 09:50 am
Niagara University will host "Innovation Summit: Innovations and Strategies for Food and Consumer Packaged Goods" on Thursday, April 20, at the Conference Center Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Apr 19th 2017 09:45 am
With spring renewal upon us, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service invites home cooks to gain kitchen confidence by refreshing their perspectives on food safety.
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Wed, Apr 19th 2017 09:40 am
United Way of Greater Niagara will host its seventh annual meeting and awards breakfast on Friday, April 28, at Four Points by Sheraton Niagara Falls, 7001 Buffalo Ave. The event will celebrate the organization's 2016 annual campaign, which raised over $1 million to support 42 programs provided by 25 different agencies in Niagara County.
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Wed, Apr 19th 2017 09:40 am
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced more than $13.3 million in funding awarded to help law enforcement agencies effectively combat gun violence in the 17 counties participating in the state's gun involved violence elimination initiative.
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Wed, Apr 19th 2017 09:40 am
The Central Terminal Restoration Corp. has announced $250,000 in funding from Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes, earmarked specifically for electrical upgrades at the storied Buffalo Central Terminal.
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Wed, Apr 19th 2017 09:20 am
The Breast Cancer Network of WNY is conducting the first of its planned 10-part educational seminar series at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4, at its facility at 3297 Walden Ave., Depew.
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Wed, Apr 19th 2017 09:20 am
The Canisius College Board of Regents will confer its Distinguished Citizen Award upon Christopher H. Koch, the CEO of New Era Cap, during its 51st annual Regents Scholarship Ball on Saturday, May 6, at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo.
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Wed, Apr 19th 2017 09:15 am
The Buffalo History Museum hosts its fifth "Food Truck Rodeo," featuring 12-15 food trucks with menus offering a variety of specialized dishes and desserts the first Wednesday of the summer months.
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Wed, Apr 19th 2017 09:00 am
New York State Sen. Rob Ortt, R-C-I-North Tonawanda, on Monday announced he appointed Niagara Falls resident Colleen Low Larkin to the Niagara Falls Water Board. Ortt said Low Larkin, a freelance communication services consultant whose business is RooBoo Productions, has a unique background that will serve the board and city well.
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Tue, Apr 18th 2017 05:20 pm
Town of Wheatfield Supervisor Robert B. Cliffe has announced he will not seek re-election this November.
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Tue, Apr 18th 2017 02:55 pm
The Kenan Center's Taylor Theater in Lockport is embarking on an eagerly anticipated revival of live theater, starting with the April production of "Love Letters" by Buffalo playwright A. R. Gurney.
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Tue, Apr 18th 2017 02:55 pm
To protect water quality this spring, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is urging New Yorkers to practice sustainable lawn care by going phosphorus-free, using native plants and grasses, and reducing fertilizer use. DEC has launched the "Look for the Zero" campaign to encourage New Yorkers to purchase phosphorus-free lawn fertilizer, as more than 100 water bodies in New York cannot be used or enjoyed as a result of too much phosphorus.
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Tue, Apr 18th 2017 02:55 pm
The City of Buffalo and KeyBank Center will host the 2019 Men's Frozen Four and the 2022 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball first and second rounds, the NCAA announced on Tuesday. Canisius College, along with the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and Niagara University, will once again serve as the host groups for the two championship events.
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Tue, Apr 18th 2017 02:30 pm
The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Ironworkers, Local Union #9, will conduct a recruitment from May 5 through May 4, 2018 for five ironworker (outside) apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced.
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Tue, Apr 18th 2017 02:25 pm
Grammy Award-winning artist/producer duo The Chainsmokers' debut album, "Memories...Do Not Open," has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with total consumption of 221,000 units. The album, released April 7, also debuted at No. 1 in Canada and Japan, No. 3 in the U.K. and No. 4 in Australia.
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Tue, Apr 18th 2017 02:25 pm
Shannon Ambrosio takes his Brooklyn-born barbecue skills back on the road this spring to test his 'cue against some of the country's best pit masters in a new season of "Big Bad BBQ Brawl," premiering Tuesday, May 2 (10 p.m. ET) on Cooking Channel.
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Tue, Apr 18th 2017 02:25 pm
Niagara University's Kiernan Recreation Center is offering an American Red Cross lifeguarding certification class April 28-29. The two-day course is geared toward individuals seeking summer jobs as camp counselors and/or lifeguards.
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