Wed, Sep 28th 2016 12:40 pm
Earlier this week, Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, sent a letter to the New York State Department of Transportation commissioner calling for a portion of the $25 million allocated for the Buffalo train station in 2019-20 to be released this year, so planning can begin now on a new station in Buffalo.
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Wed, Sep 28th 2016 12:40 pm
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino will host Grammy nominee Billy Gilman at the Bear's Den Showroom at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23. Tickets go on sale at noon on Friday, Sept. 30.
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Wed, Sep 28th 2016 12:40 pm
Nearly one in 20 adult women in the U.S. are married to or living with a partner with an alcohol use disorder. A $3.2 million grant to the University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions will develop and evaluate an online program specifically designed to help them.
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Wed, Sep 28th 2016 12:20 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced lottery drawings for the first half of waterfowl hunting season have been scheduled at Beaver Island State Park.
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Wed, Sep 28th 2016 12:15 pm
Erie County and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority have announced the development of a climate action and sustainability plan for internal county operations.
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Wed, Sep 28th 2016 12:15 pm
UB's acclaimed Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention takes on the challenges of bullying abuse and people with disabilities, as well as the opportunities for education and awareness, at its annual daylong conference on Thursday, Sept. 29.
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Wed, Sep 28th 2016 12:15 pm
To help in the fight against hunger this Hunger Action Month, National Grid announced $12,500 in donations to 10 food banks and hunger relief organizations throughout the eight counties of Western New York.
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Wed, Sep 28th 2016 12:10 pm
Inside the Buffalo Alternative High School, the tiled walls are dated, but spotless. The floors are gleaming. It's one of the first signs of hope in the building, where the Buffalo School District's most challenging students are sent to learn.
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Wed, Sep 28th 2016 12:10 pm
Inspired to share her first Christmas album with the world, Christy Nockels will unveil "The Thrill Of Hope" on Nov. 4. The LP introduces Nockels' take on holiday classics, mixed with original songs, including "Song In The Air," "Wrap This One Up," Amaryllis" and "Our Christmas Song," penned originally.
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Wed, Sep 28th 2016 12:05 pm
The Carnegie Art Center will host a different jazz performance from 3-5 p.m. every Sunday from Oct. 2 to Nov. 20. Admission to each Sunday performance is $10. Tickets can be found on the CAC website or at the door the day of the event.
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Wed, Sep 28th 2016 12:00 pm
Beatles fans have an additional opportunity to catch the "Classical Mystery Tour" show with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. The original show on Nov. 5 is virtually sold out, with only a few seats remaining.
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Mon, Sep 26th 2016 04:50 pm
Ellicott Development has submitted a brownfield cleanup program application and draft remedial investigation/interim remedial measures work plan to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for its Village of Lewiston property.
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Mon, Sep 26th 2016 04:40 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team returned forwards Vasily Glotov, Brandon Hagel and Cliff Pu, as well as defensemen Vojtech Budik, Austin Osmanski and Devante Stephens, to their respective junior clubs.
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Mon, Sep 26th 2016 03:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center used to be a little community hospital with a busy emergency department and a big heart. Today, it is much, much more.
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Mon, Sep 26th 2016 03:55 pm
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University's 14th annual gala, "Art Moves," will take place at The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls on Saturday, Oct. 22. Carla Castellani and Don McLean are serving as this year's honorary chairs.
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Mon, Sep 26th 2016 03:50 pm
The Academy celebrates the 45th anniversary of the 1971 Best Picture winner, "The French Connection," on Friday, Oct. 7 (7:30 p.m. PT), at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.
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Mon, Sep 26th 2016 03:25 pm
A pair of prominent mental health service providers is again joining to support a day of recovery and understanding with an interfaith community prayer service at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5.
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Mon, Sep 26th 2016 03:20 pm
The lead single, "That Ain't Country," is currently being introduced to country radio and has sparked a conversation on the current state of what is being played on the airwaves.
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Mon, Sep 26th 2016 02:10 pm
The annual "World Pumpkin Weigh-off" will be held beginning at noon on Sunday, Oct. 2.
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Mon, Sep 26th 2016 02:10 pm
Hard Rock is going green with its new, limited-time vegetarian menu just in time for Vegetarian Awareness Month.
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Mon, Sep 26th 2016 02:00 pm
Both the number of annual home sales and annual average sale prices are increasing in Niagara Falls, New York, according to data provided by the Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors.
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Mon, Sep 26th 2016 02:00 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded software and website professionals that the purchase of computer hardware may be exempt from sales tax. The exemption can be worth up to several hundred dollars in savings when purchasing laptops or desktop computer systems.
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Mon, Sep 26th 2016 01:55 pm
Daemen College (4380 Main St., Amherst) will be the site of the 12th annual World on Your Plate Food and Sustainable Living Conference on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9-10.
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Mon, Sep 26th 2016 01:55 pm
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Mon, Sep 26th 2016 07:00 am
The Niagara Falls chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will begin its 2016-17 year with a potluck luncheon meeting on Saturday, Oct. 1, at noon. The meeting will be held at Island Presbyterian Church, 1822 Huth Road.
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Mon, Sep 26th 2016 07:00 am
The annual Niagara County Fall Career Fair will take place from 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Four Points by Sheraton, located at 7001 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls. Approximately 60 local businesses will attend to seek new employees to fill job openings.
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Sun, Sep 25th 2016 07:00 am
Islanders turned last Saturday's Wishes for a Warrior event for Mary Dunbar-Daluisio into the mother of all fundraisers.
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Sun, Sep 25th 2016 12:00 am
Amid your host of fall chores and activities already piling up this weekend, the Niagara Falls Ancient Order of Hibernians invite you to "take a break" and visit its second annual Irish-American Fall Fun Party. The event takes place from 4-10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24, at the St. John de LaSalle Parish Center, 8477 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls.
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Sat, Sep 24th 2016 04:30 pm
In front of a large Cataract City crowd on Saturday, the Clarence Red Devils defeated the Niagara Falls Wolverines in the latter's homecoming game, 26-16.
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Sat, Sep 24th 2016 07:00 am
A relatively new event - the third annual Youngstown Arts and Music Festival - takes over Falkner Park from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1.
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Sat, Sep 24th 2016 07:00 am
It's that time of year again. Autumn has fallen upon Western New York, and with it comes a host of seasonal activities and events.
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Sat, Sep 24th 2016 07:00 am
Next weekend, areas in and around Old Falls Street will be bustling with activity.
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Sat, Sep 24th 2016 07:00 am
A dedication honoring the "Father of Viking Athletics" will take place during halftime of the Grand Island High School Homecoming football game.
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Sat, Sep 24th 2016 07:00 am
An estimated $1 million road project on Baseline and Whitehaven roads is nearing completion.
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Sat, Sep 24th 2016 07:00 am
The Knights of Columbus Mary Star of the Sea Council No. 4752, located at 1841 Whitehaven Road, held an installation ceremony Saturday, Sept. 10.
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Sat, Sep 24th 2016 07:00 am
The Grand Island Town Board at its regular meeting Monday issued a proclamation encouraging Island residents to support the annual CROP Walk, which will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, in Beaver Island State Park.
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Sat, Sep 24th 2016 07:00 am
The Orleans/Niagara BOCES' Niagara Career and Technical Education Center will hold an open house/information night from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 3181 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn.
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Sat, Sep 24th 2016 07:00 am
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum has begun its fall hours of operation. The museum will be open for general admission Wednesdays through Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. The Kiddieland will be open weekends until Oct. 16, weather permitting.
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Fri, Sep 23rd 2016 07:00 pm
On Thursday night, the Historic Preservation Commission held a public outreach session - an open house, of sorts - to introduce its members to the community, and to provide details on historic property designation, standards and tax credits.
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Fri, Sep 23rd 2016 06:35 pm
The Linda Yalem Safety Run, one of the University at Buffalo's most enduring traditions, returns for its 27th year to promote personal safety and remember UB student Linda Yalem.
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