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The Niagara Tourism & Convention Corp. will welcome the seventh annual I Love New York Empire State Tourism Conference, titled "Building Our Empire," from May 1-3. This is the first time the annual conference will be held outside of the Albany region in many years.

We have the most comprehensive list of Artpark events and pictures around -- plus a video presentation of the "Tuesday in the Park" and "Coors Light Wednesdays" schedule.

Assemblyman John Ceretto participated in West Point Day by welcoming Cadet Lt. John Charles Asbach of Grand Island to the Assembly.

Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-C-Lewiston, joined his Republican Assembly colleagues Wednesday at the State Capitol to advocate for legislation that would establish "recall" to help clean up Albany by removing unfit and corrupt elected officials from office.

CBSSports.com will offer an extensive second screen experience for the 2013 NFL Draft with "Draft Show Live," featuring live programming online and on the CBS Sports mobile app throughout all three days of the event.

As spring weather brings more outdoor work by individuals, contractors and excavators, National Grid offers an important safety message: Call before you dig.

The Buffalo Sabres have announced the Sabres Green Team will join the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy to plant 23 trees at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Buffalo on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Applications are still available for the 47th Annual Lewiston Art Festival, which will be held Saturday, Aug. 10, and Sunday, Aug. 11, in the Village of Lewiston.

Assemblyman John Ceretto is again accepting applications in his district office for New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators scholarships. The group will award four $1,500 scholarships - two academic and two athletic - to student applicants from around New York state.

After becoming chairman of the Niagara County Republican Committee Wednesday, Niagara County Industrial Development Agency Chairman Scott P. Kiedrowski has announced he will be stepping down from the IDA board.

Michael J. Norris, who has served as Niagara County Republican chairman since November 2009, announced Wednesday he is leaving the position of county chairman effective immediately.

Vogue Salon & Back Bar is hosting a grand opening hair show, complete with music, lights, refreshments, models and gift bags, on Saturday, at 5 and 7 p.m., at 10158 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls (next to Como at the Airport).

Artpark President George Osborne announced the venue's 2013 summer events schedule at a press conference Wednesday morning.

As the first signs of spring are appearing in New York, it's heating up at nationally syndicated morning talk show "LIVE with Kelly and Michael."

State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, has announced legislation he championed in the Senate was passed Tuesday. This legislation, Senate bill 2522, has two primary purposes.

State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-I-60, announced Tuesday the passage of the Protect Our Children Act, which helps to protect children from cruel and repeated maltreatment. The bill, which was sponsored by Grisanti, originally passed the Senate last year, but did not pass the Assembly.

The creative team from the Oscar-winning film "Life of Pi" will reunite to examine the breakthrough 3D and visual effects work that went into crafting the film.

State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-I-60, renewed his call Tuesday for New York to get tough on puppy mills with his sponsorship of bill S.3753, which would allow forward-thinking local governments to regulate commercial pet breeders and pet stores.

North Tonawanda Mayor Robert G. Ortt announced plans for a three-concert series titled "Cornerstone's Niagara River Rocks" at Gratwick Riverside Park on Sundays, June 9, July 14 and Aug 25. Primus, The Tea Party and Rusted Root will be the featured bands for the lineup.

SPCA Serving Erie County volunteers to receive 30 percent discount at Erie County Dunkin' Donuts Restaurants as a thank you for community service

The Karen Albond Courage in Caring Award was established in 2005 to honor individuals in the Niagara community who persevere in service to others despite physical or developmental disabilities, or chronic illness. The award is presented at HANCI's annual meeting and luncheon, to be held this year on June 6.

The cover athlete for the new "Madden NFL 25" video game will present the Top Ten List on "The Late Show with David Letterman," Thursday, April 25 (11:35 p.m.), on the CBS Television Network.

State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-I-60, has introduced legislation to protect dogs and cats from what animal advocates worldwide deem animal abuse. Senate bill S.2271 would prohibit devocalization, an elective procedure in which vocal cords are cut just to alter an animal's voice.

The Erie Canal Discovery Center has announced the winners of its Erie Canal Song Contest. This is the sixth year for the contest, and its popularity has been growing each year.

Comedy, country music, up-tempo rock and more come to Western New York; 
lineup includes B.B. King, Howie Mandel, Alabama, Brad Garrett, Huey Lewis and The Go-Go's.

Niagara University Senior Vince Schiano knows cancer all too well. His experience with a family member's diagnosis sparked him to lend a helping hand to patients, not only on his two feet, but on a bike, as well.

Graduation is only a few short weeks away. Do you know if you want to take a break or go to graduate school after May 11th?

Eight Niagara University students - three women and five men - will be shaving their heads this Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the student union to raise awareness and financial support for young adults with cancer.

Eleven Niagara University students became lifetime members of Lambda Pi Eta, the honor society for undergraduate communication students, during an induction ceremony held Saturday, April 20, in St. Vincent's Hall.

Counting Crows and The Wallflowers will kick off the 15th annual "Buffalo Place Rocks" Canalside Concert Series presented by M&T Bank and produced by Buffalo Place Inc. in downtown Buffalo at the Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf on Friday, June 28. The concert runs from 6 until 11 p.m.

Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, a member of the Congressional Great Lakes Task Force, has introduced legislation to provide grants to upgrade wastewater treatment plants in the Great Lakes basin.

Actor and television personality Mario Lopez will return as the host of "The X Factor." He joins judges Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato on the hit singing competition series, which launches its third season this fall on FOX.

"The Voice": Judith Hill, left, and Karina Iglesias competed in an epic "Battle Round" performance.

"The Voice" always saves the best for last.

When it comes to the "Battle Rounds," the final duel is the matchup the whole episode leads up to - the title fight.

It appears one of the most interesting "Battle Round" performances ... was one we didn't see on "The Voice" last week.

Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue will hold a volunteer meeting Wednesday, May 1, from 6-8 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 915 Oneida St., Lewiston. Topics of discussion include volunteer opportunities to help with current and future fundraising programs, including upcoming events, as well as hands-on work with the animals, including transport and fostering.

Isa Witte, a student matriculating toward a dual degree from Niagara University and the International University of Applied Sciences in Germany, received the Best Undergraduate Research Paper Award at the 2013 Korea America Hospitality and Tourism Educators Association (KAHTEA) Conference.

On Friday, Erie Community College and Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz joined educators and local officials to honor community leaders as part of the college's annual Advisory Council Partner and Community Appreciation Breakfast event inside its North Campus Spring Center Café.

Community Missions of Niagara Frontier Inc. will host its 11th annual Feet or Famine Walk on Saturday, April 27, at Whirlpool State Park.

A prominent cardiologist will join a local business executive in chairing the 22nd annual Niagara Cup Classic.