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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.

On Tuesday, April 30, the Niagara-Wheatfield Honor Society will run its third annual Technology Night from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Niagara-Wheatfield High School Room E101. Students will provide free computer instruction and assistance to senior citizens or other community members who would like to update their technology skills.

Village of Lewiston Mayor Terry Collesano celebrated his 13th anniversary at Olde Time Barber Shop on Wednesday. As his son, Chris, cut a customer's hair, the longtime barber reminisced about his time behind the chair.

The Ransomville Business & Professional Association has chosen Fillmore Chapel United Methodist Church as the 2013 Ransomville Business of the Year award recipient.

Plans are shaping up for the fifth annual Lewiston Region Tour of Kitchens, taking place Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9, from 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at select addresses in Lewiston and Youngstown.

Spring has finally arrived in Lewiston and with it the 18th annual Lewiston Family Spring Fling. This is the way to celebrate that winter is over and a time to renew old friendships and make new ones.

More than 100 concerned Lewiston-Porter School District residents showed up at the Board of Education meeting Tuesday night to show their support for the various programs and positions that are facing the chopping block in the 2013-14 budget.

Alan Hastings has one simple goal for his Water Street eatery: He wants The Silo to be the best fast food restaurant in the world.

Goaltender Tyler Shotwell of the Lewiston-Porter Varsity Lancers makes a save on Rochester in the Bowman Cup at First Niagara Center on Monday, April 15.

The following activity occurred Monday, April 8, to Sunday, April 14, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 77 response calls during this period.

The Auxiliary of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will hold its 12th annual "Rock-A-Thon" on Friday, April 26, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the hospital's upper lobby.

St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church will host its annual basket auction on Saturday, May 11, at 1073 Saunders Settlement Road (Route 31).

The Lewiston/Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club celebrated 75 years of service to the community with a dinner at Water Street Landing.

NBC is moving its drama "Grimm" to Tuesdays (10 p.m.) beginning April 30, behind a previously scheduled two-hour episode of "The Voice." "Grimm" will remain in that 10 p.m. Tuesday timeslot through May 21.

The game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins scheduled for tonight at TD Garden has been postponed, the National Hockey League announced today.

The Niagara Region PTA is sponsoring the annual fourth- and fifth-grade spelling bee on Saturday, April 20, at the Lockport High School Auditorium, 250 Lincoln Ave.

Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, is sponsoring the bipartisan Public Assistance Integrity Act in the Assembly. The bill is designed to prevent public assistance money from being spent at casinos, liquor stores, tobacco retailers and adult entertainment facilities.

NBC's popular reality series "The Biggest Loser" is launching an 11-city, cross-country search to find new contestants for its next edition. Individuals who have at least 80 lbs. to lose are encouraged to apply for the show's 15th season.

Less than one month after Appeal Week 2013 ended, volunteers for the annual Appeal in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo must raise $1 million more to reach this year's $10.7 million campaign goal.

The Buffalo Sabres have announced a new component of its popular "Fan Appreciation Night" promotion by offering fans watching from home a chance to win prizes along with fans in attendance at the Sabres-Islanders game on April 26. "Fan Appreciation Night Goes Digital" will enable fans to win one of three premium prizes by watching the game broadcast on MSG.

A contemporary, kid and family version of the classic game show "Win, Lose or Draw" will begin production in July for premiere later this year on Disney Channel.

Several outstanding music educators and businesses will be recognized at the annual "Celebration of Music Education" on Saturday, April 20, at Kleinhans Music Hall.

Realtors around the nation will hold open houses Saturday and Sunday during Realtor Open House Weekend. Thousands of people who have listed their home for sale will open their doors with a Realtor as host, for those interested to look around. In Western New York alone, there are more than 700 open houses this weekend.