Tue, Dec 8th 2015 10:15 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, a member of the House committees on homeland security and foreign affairs, announced approval of H.R. 158, the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act.
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Tue, Dec 8th 2015 10:15 pm
The NEA announced awards totaling more than $27.6 million in its first funding round for fiscal year 2016, including a Challenge America award of $10,000 to Arts Services Initiative of Western New York for the Arts Access program.
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Tue, Dec 8th 2015 02:40 pm
McCarthy School of Irish Dance presents "A Celtic Christmas" at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Grand Island High School Auditorium, 1100 Ransom Road. Enjoy a celebration of the holiday season combined with Irish dance and festive music featuring members of The Blarney Bunch.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2015 04:35 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced legislation that would eliminate the fee charged to veterans to access their military records from the National Archives, the Access to Military Service Records Act of 2015 (H.R. 4159).
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Mon, Dec 7th 2015 04:10 pm
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Katy Perry reads a unique weather report to draw attention to the devastating effects of climate change on the world's children.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2015 12:50 pm
Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick announced the Erie County Legislature approved an additional $254,317 for Erie Community College in the 2016 budget. The additional funding brings the county's total investment to $16.2 million for ECC next year.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2015 12:50 pm
New Directions Youth and Family Services has launched its 2015 "Save a Christmas" program, an annual drive providing holiday gifts to low-income or single-parent families served by New Directions' community-based programs through individual gift donations or family sponsorships.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2015 12:50 pm
The Great Lakes Research Consortium has announced innovative projects underway by three Western New York colleges to help protect and restore the health of the Great Lakes ecosystem.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2015 12:40 pm
In a letter to the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission, Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, sounded an alarm on the bank merger of First Niagara and KeyCorp.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2015 12:40 pm
Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs announced First Student has joined his "Fleet Services" initiative at the Erie County Auto Bureau.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2015 12:40 pm
"The Night Before Christmas" plays at the Lancaster Opera House Dec. 18-20. Shows are set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2015 12:35 pm
The Niagara River Greenway Commission will meet Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, to determine the consistency of the 48th round of projects. The meeting will take place at 3 p.m. in the Community Room Building on the Grand Island Nike Base, 3278 Whitehaven Road.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2015 12:35 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has invited New Yorkers to celebrate the holiday season at more than 40 parks or historic sites across New York.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2015 12:35 pm
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue will be present with adoptable dogs at two locations this Saturday.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2015 12:35 pm
Are your political sensitivities more to the left or to the right? Which candidate are you supporting? Is a particular social policy likely to achieve its goal? With each question, people tend to seek information that confirms their existing opinion or belief while avoiding contrary information.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2015 12:35 pm
The Niagara University lacrosse program made one of its most significant signings in program history with the addition of Caralyn Renyolds, an 11-year-old girl from Grand Island, through its partnership with Team IMPACT.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2015 11:00 am
For decades, the elusive Holy Grail in Parkinson's disease research has been finding a way to repair faulty dopamine neurons and put them back into patients, where they will start producing dopamine again.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2015 07:00 am
The Firemen's Association of the State of New York would like to remind all New Yorkers of the safety hazards associated with festivities this time of the year, and to follow a few simple tips to ensure a happy and safe holiday.
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Sat, Dec 5th 2015 01:55 pm
Children and families hustled and bustled to the Village of Lewiston Saturday for the annual Lewiston Christmas Walk, hosted by the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce.
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Sat, Dec 5th 2015 10:00 am
The weather may not feel like it, but the spirit of the Christmas season is surely at hand.
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Sat, Dec 5th 2015 07:05 am
The Grand Island Memorial Library is a gathering place for people ranging in age from 6 months to 100 years. They come for story hour, computer training, book club meetings, a community gathering, or to borrow books and videos and more.
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Sat, Dec 5th 2015 07:00 am
Tom Keefer and Celtic Cross, in conjunction with Brookside Banquets of Newfane, will host an evening to honor the life and works of Scottish poet Robert Burns in what is traditionally known as a "Burns Supper" on Saturday, Jan. 23.
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Sat, Dec 5th 2015 07:00 am
Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard reports the extra holiday weekend patrols made five arrests for driving while intoxicated and issued approximately 175 tickets for various traffic violations.
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Sat, Dec 5th 2015 07:00 am
Grand Island firefighters chose 2016 firematic and administrative officers during elections held Wednesday, Dec. 2, at fire headquarters, 2275 Baseline Road.
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Sat, Dec 5th 2015 07:00 am
Grand Island Fire Chief Matt Osinski reports that a new 2015 rescue vehicle, No. 7-1, was recently placed in service to replace a 1987 rig that had previously received a body remount in 2001.
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Sat, Dec 5th 2015 07:00 am
The Oakwood Cemetery Association proudly announces its annual "Wreaths Across America Remembrance Ceremony 2015" and wreath sale. The ceremony will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 12, in the historic Oakwood Cemetery at the Veterans Garden, 763 Portage Road, Niagara Falls.
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Sat, Dec 5th 2015 07:00 am
The Youngstown Lions Club's annual Holiday Lighting Contest will take place in the Village of Youngstown and the Town of Porter the evening of Friday, Dec. 11.
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Sat, Dec 5th 2015 07:00 am
Learn about snowmobile safety in a free state course being offered from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Co., 3747 Lockport Road, Sanborn.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2015 06:20 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the return of "Tux and Pucks" for the team's home game against the New York Islanders on Thursday, Dec. 31. The night offers fans an opportunity to dress up in formal wear to celebrate New Year's Eve while attending the 6 p.m. game at First Niagara Center.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2015 04:30 pm
Mitchell Alegre, professor of management at Niagara University, has developed a whole new way to teach a college course. And it involves a circle.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2015 04:20 pm
Congress members Brian Higgins (D-NY-26), Chris Collins (R-NY-27), Louise Slaughter (D-NY-25), and Tom Reed (R-NY-23) released the following joint statement in response to the news regional airlines are continuing the fight to reduce existing pilot training requirements, including elimination of the 1,500-hour flight time standard:
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Fri, Dec 4th 2015 04:15 pm
USA Hockey announced today it has selected the Buffalo Sabres, along with First Niagara Center, HARBORCENTER and Ralph Wilson Stadium, as host for the 2018 International Ice Hockey Federation World Under-20 Championship (commonly referred to as the IIHF World Junior Championship).
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Fri, Dec 4th 2015 02:15 pm
Denton E. Hardison, age 86, a lifelong resident of Ransomville, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, after a brief illness, surrounded by his family at his home.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2015 12:10 pm
The 10th annual Operation: Rock Out Hunger, presented by 97 Rock and co-sponsored by WKBW-TV Channel 7, collected a record 4,000 turkeys during its seven-day promotion for the Food Bank of Western New York. The number of turkeys donated nearly doubled the previous record of 2,508 turkeys in 2012.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2015 11:30 am
People Inc. has recognized an Island business for creating what it calls "an inclusive workforce."
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Thu, Dec 3rd 2015 05:50 pm
Tim Wassberg paid a visit to Niagara County this week, making stops at the Niagara Culinary Institute, Old Fort Niagara and the Niagara Wine Trail, among other locations.
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Thu, Dec 3rd 2015 04:40 pm
State Sen. Marc Panepinto, Assemblyman Sean Ryan, Common Council Majority Leader David Rivera and Common Council Member Joel Feroleto announced the addition of the Elmwood Historic District East to the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
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Thu, Dec 3rd 2015 03:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, led a coalition of more than 90 members of the House of Representatives in calling for the extension of the Solar Investment Tax Credit and Production Tax Credit as a means to advance economic opportunity and support the growth of clean energy.
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Thu, Dec 3rd 2015 03:45 pm
10,000 Maniacs will perform at Sportsmen's Tavern at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door.
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Thu, Dec 3rd 2015 03:45 pm
Congressman Chris Collins, R-NY-27, today released the following statement after passage of H.R. 22, the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act:
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