Sat, Oct 9th 2010 11:35 am
State Assembly Candidate John Ceretto welcomed the endorsement this week of Unshackle Upstate, a bipartisan coalition of more than 80 business and trade organizations representing upwards of 70,000 companies and employing more than 1.5 million people.
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Sat, Oct 9th 2010 11:00 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation this week issued a revised version of its Hazardous Waste Siting Plan, which, once finalized and signed into law, will likely set the framework for future operations of facilities in the state such as Waste Management's CWM Chemical Services in Porter.
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Sat, Oct 9th 2010 11:00 am
A mass enlistment ceremony of civilians into the U.S. Air Force Reserve 914th Airlift Wing will take place Saturday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m. at Old Fort Niagara during the Old Fort Niagara "Revolutionary War Encampment Re-enactment."
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Sat, Oct 9th 2010 11:00 am
As the leaves change colors and the temperatures begin to drop, the spirits return to Old Fort Niagara for the annual Haunted Fortress. For two nights only, experience the dark side of Fort Niagara as ghosts and ghouls from the past walk among the historic buildings on Saturday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 23.
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Sat, Oct 9th 2010 11:00 am
The Friends of the Youngstown Free Library will hold a fundraiser on Wednesday, Oct. 27, at Bandana's Bar and Grill on Lake Road in Youngstown from 4 p.m. to close. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of all dining room sales that evening to the library. In addition, free Halloween treats will be provided for the kids.
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Sat, Oct 9th 2010 11:00 am
If one were to view the Village of Lewiston residential map as a puzzle, they'd notice that some of the pieces aren't the right size. So says David Giusiana, chairman of the Planning and Historic Preservation Board.
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Sat, Oct 9th 2010 11:00 am
Porter residents living in the Collingwood Estates subdivision recently celebrated the official unveiling of a new entranceway with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and picnic. Over the course of one year, neighbors raised more than $7,000, which was used to upgrade the wall sign that welcomes visitors. Funds were used to landscape the hill, replace wall materials with new masonry, and to create the new gold-leaf mesh sign.
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Sat, Oct 9th 2010 11:00 am
The board of associates of Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center is sponsoring its annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 10.
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Thu, Oct 7th 2010 11:00 am
Uncork an antique find or search for just the right fall craft for your home as the Sanborn Winetique Festival returns to Sanborn for its fifth year on Sunday, Oct. 17.
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Thu, Oct 7th 2010 11:00 am
Assemblywoman Francine DelMonte, D-Lewiston, announced last week she will continue her fight to represent Niagara County in the State Assembly on the Working Families Party line in the Nov. 2 general election. DelMonte is the endorsed WFP candidate. She lost the Democratic endorsement in the recent primary.
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Thu, Oct 7th 2010 10:55 am
Are you a Patriot or a Loyalist?
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Tue, Oct 5th 2010 03:00 pm
The board of associates of Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center is sponsoring its annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 10. It will be held from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the St. John de LaSalle Church hall, 8477 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Sat, Oct 2nd 2010 04:35 pm
Lewiston-Porter students Brodie McPherson and Kelsey Jeffords have begun haunting the Village Cemetery on Saturday nights.
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Sat, Oct 2nd 2010 03:40 pm
The sixth annual Lewiston Psychic and Holistic Fair, a fundraiser to benefit the Casey House Teen Shelter, will take place next Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 9-10 at Lewiston No. 1 Volunteer Fire Co. fire hall, North Sixth Street near Center Street, in the Village of Lewiston. Times are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days.
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Sat, Oct 2nd 2010 03:00 pm
National Grid representative Dennis Eisenbeck visited the Lewiston Town Board Monday session, where he explained some of the problems created from the company's offering of electrical discounts to the town and its residents.
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Sat, Oct 2nd 2010 03:00 pm
Allstate agency owners David Bielski of Tonawanda, Lawrence Decker of Cheektowaga and Joel Holka of Lewiston were recently named Agent Heroes by Allstate Insurance Company's New York Region, and awarded $500 grants each for a local youth program.
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Sat, Oct 2nd 2010 03:00 pm
The Village of Youngstown has a newly redesigned website.
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Sat, Oct 2nd 2010 11:50 am
"I've always tried to be proactive instead of reactive," said Town of Lewiston Supervisor Steve Reiter as he opened discussions with area stakeholders Thursday on the issue of Lewiston's increasingly popular summer festivals and concerts and their impacts.
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Sat, Oct 2nd 2010 11:25 am
Saturday, Sept. 25, marked a rebirth in Lewiston recreation offerings, as town officials and guests cut the ribbon to open a brand-new playground at Kiwanis Park in the Town of Lewiston.
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Sat, Oct 2nd 2010 10:40 am
The beginning of October isn't just about the changes in the weather or the harvest on the local farms. The beginning of October means Fire Prevention Week is around the corner.
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Fri, Oct 1st 2010 07:00 pm
Area residents with an interest in remediation efforts of Lake Ontario Ordnance Works properties, public and private, are invited to attend a meeting, Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Lewiston Senior Center, 4361 Lower River Road, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
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Thu, Sep 30th 2010 05:00 pm
In honor of October being National Fire Prevention Month, Allstate Insurance Company is providing consumers with critical reminders for reducing the risk of a fire and fire-related injuries as well as tips to keep in mind should a fire occur in your home.
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Thu, Sep 30th 2010 10:10 am
Daisy, the mixed pointer puppy who was severely beaten with a table leg, has been medically cleared for adoption and is ready for a new family.
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Thu, Sep 30th 2010 10:05 am
The Firemen's Association of the State of New York, New York State Association of Fire Chiefs and the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York have started an all out effort to register thousands of fire service members in time for them to be eligible to vote in the general election on Nov. 2, utilizing a new website www.firefightersvote.com.
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Tue, Sep 28th 2010 05:00 pm
The Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St., in the Village of Lewiston, announces the following for the month of October.
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Sat, Sep 25th 2010 11:20 am
Celebrate the beginning of autumn in the historic Village of Lewiston with the work of Western New York's most talented crafters and jewelry artists this weekend. The 27th annual Lewiston Harvest Festival and Craft Show will take place on Saturday, Sept. 25, and Sunday, Sept. 26, along Center Street. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days and is free and open to the public.
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Sat, Sep 25th 2010 11:15 am
Capping off months of discussion and planning by the Lewiston Dog Owners Group and the Town and Village of Lewiston, the new Lewiston Dog Park officially opened for use last Saturday -- much to the delight of several area residents who stopped by throughout the day to try out the new, 1.3-acre facility on the Lewiston plateau at Artpark.
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Sat, Sep 25th 2010 11:00 am
A number of area elected officials were on hand last Saturday for the grand opening of the Lewiston Dog Park on the Lewiston Plateau at Artpark.
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Sat, Sep 25th 2010 11:00 am
The goal of Rivershore Inc. is to support people who live with developmental disabilities as they pursue and achieve a meaningful life. On Wednesday, the Lewiston-based agency will be honored for its own meaningful achievements, accomplishments that have enabled individuals with developmental disabilities to live fuller, richer lives for the past 30 years.
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Sat, Sep 25th 2010 10:15 am
State Senator George Maziarz has endorsed Niagara County Legislator John Ceretto (R, I, Taxpayer) for the 138th New York State Assembly District. Ceretto faces incumbent Francine DelMonte and John Accardo of Niagara Falls in the Nov. 2 election.
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Sat, Sep 25th 2010 10:10 am
Lewiston-Porter Superintendent of Schools Christopher Roser addressed those attending the Lew-Port School Board meeting Tuesday night following several speakers who were asking for the re-hiring of last year's varsity softball coach, Justalene Olsen.
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Sat, Sep 25th 2010 10:00 am
The second annual Lewiston PubFest last weekend to benefit the Variety Kids Telethon is seen as an overall success, report Lewiston Village Pub organizers.
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Sat, Sep 25th 2010 07:00 am
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Fri, Sep 24th 2010 11:00 am
With 2010, we proudly celebrate our 30th anniversary at Rivershore. Since 1980, Rivershore has grown from a single location serving 14 people on Lower River Road in Youngstown to an agency serving more than 175 people with a dedicated staff of 150 working throughout Niagara County. Today based in Lewiston, Rivershore is recognized as a COMPASS agency by New York state, one of just seven statewide. This ranks Rivershore in the top 1 percent in New York state for quality in our field.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 05:00 pm
The sights and sounds of an 18th century fortress will mingle with the smells of a good, old-fashioned barbecue when Old Fort Niagara hosts a pig roast to benefit the historic site on Saturday, Sept. 25. From 5:30 p.m. until sunset, the public can enjoy food, music, an 18th century puppet show, 18th century games, a cannon firing at sunset and a variety of other activities for all ages.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 05:00 pm
Mary and Larry Montani of Lewiston will be the featured honorees at the 11th annual "Good Works Gala" of the Mount St. Mary's Foundation.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 03:55 pm
A wind energy project proved an interesting discussion item at an otherwise routine Porter Town Board meeting Monday night.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 03:00 pm
Members of the Lewiston Advisory Committee met this week to discuss the people-moving impact of the Lewiston Art Festival, Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival and Kiwanis Peach Festival. The consensus of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce subgroup was more parking is needed in Lewiston, more organization among festival/event participants would be helpful, and additional manpower (especially police) would make for a safer community.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 12:00 pm
The Town of Porter hosts the annual Cabbage Festival for the seventh year, in cooperation with the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, on Sunday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ransomville Fire Co. on Route 93.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 09:55 am
The New York Power Authority's Niagara Power Project is hosting the 25th anniversary of its Wildlife Festival in cooperation with the Niagara County Federation of Conservation Clubs on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25 and 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission and parking are free and the show will go on rain or shine. A variety of food will be available from a selection of local youth groups' concessions.
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