Fri, Nov 11th 2016 09:50 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Health emergency response personnel, New York State Office of Emergency Management and New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control worked along with local fire department and emergency responders to advise on round-the-clock air quality data for any public health impacts to public and the environment.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 05:40 pm
The state is moving ahead with Option 3 of the West River Connector Trail, closing the West River Parkway to motor vehicle traffic.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 05:35 pm
The Health Association of Niagara County Inc. reports the recent 2016 HANCI Senior Prom was a "historical success," with more than 375 seniors and students participating in the signature event.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 05:30 pm
Family Promise of WNY, a community organization providing temporary shelter and support to families experiencing homelessness within Western New York, took first at the inaugural Pitch 10 on Thursday evening. The event was organized by United Way of Buffalo and Erie County's Next Generation United.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 05:30 pm
Jesus Culture Music's worship leader Chris Quilala has released his solo debut project, "Split the Sky." This release follows the 48-hour exclusive stream at Noisetrade earlier this week.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 05:25 pm
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 05:25 pm
The five remaining couples advance to the semifinals in one of the show's tightest competitions ever, on "Dancing with the Stars," live, Monday, Nov. 14 (8-10:01 p.m. EST), on the ABC Television Network. Each couple will dance two dances - one being a style the couple has not danced to yet, and the second being a trio dance, in which each celebrity couple will dance with a third dancer.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 01:50 pm
The 29th annual Amherst Invitational will take place this Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 12-13, at the Northtown Center. The event is free for the public to attend. It runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday; while Sunday's events will begin at 9 a.m. and are scheduled to conclude around 1 p.m.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 11:45 am
The next meeting of the Niagara Arts Guild will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at the Dale Center, 33 Ontario St., Lockport. Donna McMichael will demonstrate her skills in decorative painting.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 11:30 am
With the holiday season quickly approaching, the excitement is building for the fifth annual Grand Island Light Up the Boulevard Electric Light Parade and Festivities. A joint venture between the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Grand Island, especially the Recreation Department, this community event will take place Saturday, Nov. 19.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 11:30 am
The Town of Grand Island Historic Preservation Advisory Board presented its first historic homes plaque to Susan Myers, 2488 Whitehaven Road, on Saturday, Nov. 5. The plaque reads "Circa 1865."
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 11:15 am
Under the leadership of David Werth, music director of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Wheatfield, representatives of seven local Lutheran churches have planned a year-long series of public events ending in October 2017, the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 11:10 am
Students from the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center were recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society for maintaining an 89.5 percent average in their career and technical education programs and an 84.5 percent average at their high schools.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 11:10 am
The Wheatfield Town Board adopted the town's 2017 budget on Monday. It provides a minimal tax cut to a typical homeowner.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 11:05 am
Drivers passing the corner of Military and Packard roads have likely noticed a new man in town.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 10:35 am
The Buffalo Sabres on Friday announced the team recalled defenseman Justin Falk from the Rochester Americans (AHL).
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 10:35 am
Multiplatinum, five-time Grammy Award-winning superstar Faith Hill will release an album titled "Deep Tracks" on Nov. 18 via Warner Bros. Records.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 10:35 am
Grammy winner Chris Tomlin continues to work to bring the church together in unity and prayer with his "Worship Night In America" Tour, kicking off April 4, 2017. Featuring Tomlin, Big Daddy Weave, Phil Wickham, Zach Williams, Mosaic MSC and Jason Barton, the tour will make 23 stops across the U.S., filling arenas with thousands of voices lifted in praise.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 10:35 am
Niagara University is one of the nation's top institutions when it comes to embracing America's veterans as students, according to comprehensive results released by Military Times.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 10:35 am
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz has announced two upcoming public presentations of his proposed 2017 Erie County budget designed to give county residents details on what is contained in the proposal and also allow for discussion and questions.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 10:35 am
In honor of Veteran's Day, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has released an updated resource guide and website to provide veterans and active duty military personnel with information related to the education, consumer protection and legal benefits available to them during and after active military service.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 07:00 am
A new program dedicated to providing service coordination and care management services to young people with special needs will present an introductory seminar Nov. 17 in the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center auditorium.
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Fri, Nov 11th 2016 07:00 am
Never fear, "The Chew" has the tips, tricks and recipes you need for a flawless and fabulous Thanksgiving feast!
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Thu, Nov 10th 2016 05:35 pm
J. Fitzgerald Group, an international marketing and communications firm based in Lockport, has been named the agency of record for UBMD Physicians' Group, Western New York's largest medical group.
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Thu, Nov 10th 2016 05:20 pm
Buffalo-based not-for-profit Music Is Art hosted its second annual "Battle of the Corporate Bands" this past Saturday at the iconic local music venue The Town Ballroom.
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Thu, Nov 10th 2016 05:10 pm
Arts Services Initiative of Western New York announced grant applications are now being accepted for its Give for Greatness program. Up to 35 grants providing general operating support in the amount of $1,000 each will be distributed thanks to several fundraising initiatives throughout the year.
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Thu, Nov 10th 2016 05:10 pm
Multiplatinum-selling, Grammy-winning band Switchfoot has announced it's teamed up with Live Nation for the first "Cold Turkey Party."
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Thu, Nov 10th 2016 04:50 pm
In an effort to provide holiday meals to hungry local families, the 11th annual "Operation: Rock Out Hunger," presented by 97 Rock and co-sponsored by WKBW-TV Channel 7, will be held from 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, through 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, in the Eastern Hills Mall parking lot, 4545 Transit Road in Williamsville.
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Thu, Nov 10th 2016 04:50 pm
Dharshan and Shannon Jayasinghe and Dr. Michael and Liz Mitchell have been named co-chairs of The 2017 Premier, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's annual black-tie dinner and entertainment gala.
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Thu, Nov 10th 2016 04:35 pm
The Lewiston Senior Center recently held a Halloween dress-up lunch. The event featured some unique costumes, like the ones pictured. The seniors are shown with Town of Lewiston Town Clerk Donna Garfinkel. (Photo by Don Butkuss)
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Thu, Nov 10th 2016 04:35 pm
The Niagara University Danceline will sponsor its fifth annual dance clinic for girls ages 6 to 14 on Saturday, Dec. 10, at Niagara University.
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Thu, Nov 10th 2016 04:35 pm
American Niagara Hospitality reminds readers its Rainforest Cafe and TGI Fridays locations will honor Western New York veterans and active-duty service members in the month of November.
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Thu, Nov 10th 2016 04:25 pm
Price Rite Supermarkets has announced the launch of its annual "Check-Out Hunger" fundraising campaign, which will benefit local food banks in communities served by Price Rite stores across the northeast.
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Thu, Nov 10th 2016 04:10 pm
Back in July, 22 soon-to-be Niagara University freshmen participated in a day of service at a 60th Street site that had just been acquired by the Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity.
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Thu, Nov 10th 2016 04:10 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Thursday announced forward Tyler Ennis has undergone surgery on his groin and will be out for several weeks.
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Thu, Nov 10th 2016 04:10 pm
Donald J. Trump's victory in Niagara County was historic on a number of levels, marking the first time a Republican had won the county since Ronald Reagan in 1984, County GOP Chairman Scott Kiedrowski announced after reviewing election returns at Republican Party headquarters.
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Wed, Nov 9th 2016 04:20 pm
•In Niagara County and northern Erie County, the race for the 145th Assembly District seat pitted incumbent John Ceretto, D-Lewiston, against retired Niagara Falls City Court Judge Angelo Morinello, R-C-I-Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Nov 9th 2016 04:15 pm
Hilbert College freshman Logan Yotter of Lockport is organizing a 5K race on Nov. 19. The event will benefit Kaely's Kindness Foundation, which is focused on providing resources for teens living with cancer.
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Wed, Nov 9th 2016 04:15 pm
The 2016 presidential race will go down in history - no matter who you voted for. As both candidates were working on their campaigns, AAA Western and Central New York was busy planning a presidential inauguration trip, set to take place Jan. 18-21, 2017.
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Wed, Nov 9th 2016 04:10 pm
Richard Wood, left center, holds a citation congratulating the Holy Name Society of St. Peter Church in Lewiston on the 100th anniversary of its formation at the parish in 1916. Wood, who joined the Holy Name Society in 1950, has been a member of St. Peter's parish since 1955.
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