Sat, Oct 25th 2014 07:00 am
Porter Town Supervisor Mert Wiepert reports Town Board discussions are continuing as the town's tentative $5.255 million budget nears completion.
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Sat, Oct 25th 2014 07:00 am
Last week, while walking through the Village of Lewiston, I experienced my first seasonal reminder that it was time to "Think warm." Hands in pockets, I started formulating my cold weather to-do list. Winter tires, replace seal on drafty window, buy my son, Liam, a new winter jacket.
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Sat, Oct 25th 2014 07:00 am
The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is now seeking volunteers for the upcoming tax season to help area taxpayers in need of assistance preparing and filing their tax returns. Last year, hundreds of volunteers helped prepare more 9,000 taxpayers across upstate New York, many of whom were seniors over the age of 60.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2014 06:35 pm
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard was selected to present the colors for the Buffalo Bills-New England Patriots game at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Oct. 12, the historic first game under the ownership of the Pegulas.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2014 06:30 pm
Antonio's Banquet and Conference Center will be transformed into a magical wonderland Saturday, Nov. 8, as the Greater Niagara Ballet Co. once again presents its annual "Breakfast with the Sugarplum Fairy."
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Fri, Oct 24th 2014 06:15 pm
•Amanda Pumm Bernier grew up in the Western New York area. The woman, her family, and husband, Chris, hail from a long line of firefighters and first responders and have a tradition of helping others.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2014 06:05 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation announced Thursday travel restrictions will continue on NY Route 384 (Buffalo Avenue), and Interstate 190, in the City of Niagara Falls, to allow for the continuing construction of new bridges carrying the thruway over Buffalo Avenue.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2014 06:05 pm
The New York Power Authority board of trustees has taken action for the acquisition of two new tugboats to support the operation of the Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2014 05:55 pm
The third annual Michelle's Memorial 5K will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, in Middleport. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. at the Middleport Firehall, and the starting line will be close by on Mill Street. The course will be along the scenic Erie Canal.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2014 05:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins visited the Food Bank of Western New York as communities across the country recognized National Food Day with events aimed at promoting access to healthy food.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2014 05:40 pm
The Catholic Schools of Niagara County will celebrate and honor those who support Catholic Education at a dinner event Monday.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2014 05:40 pm
As October nears to an end, United Way of Greater Niagara officials are preparing for their upcoming gala, which benefits the annual campaign.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2014 05:35 pm
Arts Services Initiative of Western New York announced the successful conclusion of year one of its "Arts Access" program, which began in September 2013, and announced the program will continue for its second season.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2014 05:35 pm
Jonathan Marshall, D.O., an interventional radiologist, has joined the medical staff and is performing procedures at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2014 05:35 pm
Sachin Wadhawan, M.D., has been appointed chief of the department of cardiology at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2014 05:35 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto has helped to secure $189,204 in grants for Niagara County for emergency service dispatch operations.
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Thu, Oct 23rd 2014 03:25 pm
Dec. 13, 2014, is set to be the last number-sequential date until Jan. 2, 2034, and for those wanting a unique wedding date, people are clamoring to say, "I do."
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Thu, Oct 23rd 2014 03:15 pm
The Buffalo City Mission has kicked off its annual "One Mission, One Hope" fall campaign by setting a goal of $2.3 million for 2014, to help raise critical funds necessary to sustain programs and services for the region's homeless.
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Thu, Oct 23rd 2014 03:15 pm
Roswell Park Cancer Institute was awarded three contracts from the New York State Department of Health's Bureau of Tobacco Control for regional tobacco control programs.
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Thu, Oct 23rd 2014 03:00 pm
The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., has made access and affordability to excellent education hallmarks of his second year as president of Niagara University.
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Thu, Oct 23rd 2014 03:00 pm
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has issued a consumer alert warning New Yorkers about scams related to fears of Ebola.
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Thu, Oct 23rd 2014 02:55 pm
43North has announced its lineup of finals judges for the finalist pitch session of the world's largest ($5 million) business idea competition, which will take place as part of "43North Week" Oct. 30 at Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo.
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Wed, Oct 22nd 2014 11:50 pm
Children can get a running start on Halloween at the New York Power Authority's annual "Halloween Spooktacular" Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Power Vista, the visitors center for NYPA's Niagara Power Project in Lewiston.
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Wed, Oct 22nd 2014 11:00 pm
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue returns to Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards with adoptable dogs from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Becker Farms is located at 3760 Quaker Road in Gasport. Heart of Niagara's adoptable dogs Sassy, Snoopy, Gina, Bandit and Rocky will be there to meet and greet the public.
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Wed, Oct 22nd 2014 02:45 pm
Hard Rock is rolling out the red carpet for its youngest rock stars to show off their best impressions. To launch the Hard Rock "Roxtars" program, Hard Rock Café, Niagara Falls USA, will host the "Does Your Child Look Like a Rock Star?" contest Saturday, Nov. 1.
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Wed, Oct 22nd 2014 01:20 pm
NBCSN's coverage of the 2014-15 college hockey season continues with a two-game series this weekend featuring the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Niagara Purple Eagles.
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Wed, Oct 22nd 2014 01:20 pm
Empire State Development and Erie County today announced that, through the award of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant to ESD, the county and state will work together to assist the Western New York Sustainable Business Roundtable to create a more sustainable and resilient region.
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Tue, Oct 21st 2014 04:30 pm
The scores are in and, based on creativity, construction and uniqueness, the overall winner of the 2014 Niagara River Region Scarecrow Display is "Bum Jovi" by Melloni's Market Place in Youngstown. The creative and humorous display is located in front of the popular Youngstown grocery store at 200 Lockport St.
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Tue, Oct 21st 2014 04:25 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced today the launch of the state's first energy management network operations center, which will provide public facilities across New York with real-time data on their energy use, allowing them to improve building energy performance and lower the state's utility bills.
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Tue, Oct 21st 2014 04:25 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins presented military medals and honors, including the Bronze Star, to the family of World War II Veteran Private First Class Samuel J. Insalaco.
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Tue, Oct 21st 2014 04:20 pm
The New York Power Authority board of trustees has approved new allocations of low-cost hydropower to two firms in Western New York and nearly $600,000 in Western New York Power Proceeds awards for three other firms in the region.
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Tue, Oct 21st 2014 04:20 pm
The Buffalo Sabres will officially retire the jersey of goaltender Dominik Hasek, one of the most prolific goaltenders in NHL history, in a ceremony scheduled to take place Jan. 13, 2015, prior to the team's home game against the Detroit Red Wings at First Niagara Center.
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Tue, Oct 21st 2014 04:20 pm
Though Canada's Thanksgiving is past, Niagara Casinos is still reflecting on how much it has to be thankful for this year.
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Tue, Oct 21st 2014 04:20 pm
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue is the recipient of a $5,000 grant from the ASPCA and Subaru Rescue Ride that will assist the agency's shelter partners and transport partners, with monetary support to enable the transport of dogs sitting in overcrowded shelters awaiting their forever homes.
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Tue, Oct 21st 2014 07:00 am
The British set fire to the White House 200 years ago during the War of 1812. Some people think what happened next could be considered a miracle. This topic, along with several other improbable events that saved this country, will be discussed by local author Lee Simonson at the Sanborn Historical Society meeting.
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Mon, Oct 20th 2014 01:20 pm
Pizza Hut, 7721 Niagara Falls Blvd., will hold a fundraiser for Community Missions beginning at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21. Present the ticket below (also available at www.communitymissions.org/pizza-hut) and 20 percent of pre-taxed sales will be donated to youth services at Community Missions.
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Mon, Oct 20th 2014 01:00 pm
As the Ebola situation evolves, the Niagara County Department of Health continues to work collaboratively with Niagara County hospitals, the Niagara County Department of Emergency Management, first responder agencies, the New York State Department of Health, Customs and Border Protection and many other local, state and federal partners.
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Mon, Oct 20th 2014 01:00 pm
To celebrate International Credit Union Day Oct. 16, Cornerstone CFCU staff participated in several random acts of kindness throughout the Niagara County area.
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Mon, Oct 20th 2014 12:55 pm
State University of New York Empire State College will hold public information sessions about its associate's and bachelor's degree programs at its Niagara Frontier Center.
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Mon, Oct 20th 2014 12:50 pm
Niagara Feline Friends is sponsoring a low-cost spay/neuter clinic for cats Sunday, Nov. 2. The cost is $75, which includes the spay/neuter surgery, rabies and distemper shots.
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