Wed, Oct 31st 2012 07:00 am
The Erie-Niagara Tobacco-Free Coalition is raising awareness during this Halloween season, calling attention to the tactics used by the tobacco industry. Area young people are tricked into smoking for the promised treat of being cool or glamorous, but left with a nicotine addiction and ill health that haunts many for a lifetime.
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Tue, Oct 30th 2012 05:45 pm
The platforms of NBC News - strengthened by the resources of the NBCUniversal News Group, including The Weather Channel, NBC-owned television stations, CNBC, MSNBC, and Telemundo - will continue comprehensive coverage of "Superstorm" Sandy as millions are left without power, communities suffer from flooding, and transportation systems remain crippled.
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Tue, Oct 30th 2012 05:05 pm
Global leader in high-quality family entertainment agrees to acquire world-renowned Lucasfilm Ltd, including legendary "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" franchises.
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Tue, Oct 30th 2012 04:20 pm
Throughout the day, ABC News' "Extreme Weather Team" will provide viewers with the whole picture of how the Hurricane Sandy has impacted the East Coast and beyond. Over the past 24 hours, ABC News has deployed more than two-dozen correspondents and anchors to cover "Superstorm Sandy" for its broadcasts, digital platforms, affiliates and radio newscasts.
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Tue, Oct 30th 2012 04:20 pm
The "CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley"will expand to one hour for additional coverage of the impact of Hurricane Sandy on Tuesday, beginning at 6:30 p.m., on the CBS Television Network. Pelley will anchor from lower Manhattan.
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Tue, Oct 30th 2012 12:00 pm
Lockport Community Television is holding its final 2012 video-production training series beginning on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m., at the LCTV studio, 293 Niagara St., Lockport.
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Tue, Oct 30th 2012 11:35 am
During the first week of October, students and staff at Lewiston-Porter Middle School enjoyed excitement and activities in preparation for the annual homecoming football game.
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Tue, Oct 30th 2012 11:30 am
At the direction of President Obama, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is coordinating the federal government's assistance and preparations to support states affected by Hurricane Sandy.
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Tue, Oct 30th 2012 07:00 am
The Wilson Lions Club and Wilson Middle School have announced a student exhibition of posters will open next month with the annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Entry is free and open to all.
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Tue, Oct 30th 2012 07:00 am
The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department announces its November programs. All take place at the Red Brick Municipal Building, 145 N. Fourth St. For further information, call the Recreation Center at 716-754-1990 or visit www.villageoflewiston.net.
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Tue, Oct 30th 2012 07:00 am
The annual Electric Lights Parade is Saturday, Nov. 3, on Military Road from Fourth Avenue to Packard Road (at Kmart). This year, the parade team is looking to raise more than one ton of food to assist the families and individuals in need of food for Thanksgiving and Christmas. This food drive helps feed families that cannot make ends meet for the holidays.
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Tue, Oct 30th 2012 07:00 am
Blake Mycoskie, founder and "chief shoe-giver" at TOMS, the popular shoe and eyewear company, and author of New York Times' bestseller "Start Something That Matters," will speak Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. in the University at Buffalo's Alumni Arena, North Campus, as part of the 2012 UB Distinguished Speakers Series.
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Tue, Oct 30th 2012 07:00 am
Use your voice to nominate a superior business or businessperson of the year. The Niagara USA Chamber seeks entrants for its 2013 Chamber Honors award ceremony. Criteria for the award recipients as well as instructions for submission can be found online at http://niagarachamber.org/2012/10/niagara-usa-chamber-honors-annual-award-nominations-2013/.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 06:00 pm
National weather forecasters' most dire predictions edged closer Monday morning, as Hurricane Sandy strengthened and neared landfall in the Mid-Atlantic, with hundreds of thousands of Americans fleeing to higher ground.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 06:00 pm
A storm of historic proportions is bearing down on the east coast. Hurricane Sandy is expected to produce high winds, rain, record surf and flooding. The impact of the storm will be felt in Western New York as forecasters predict the storm will turn left into Pennsylvania and New York. Subways in the city are closed.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 06:00 pm
The Niagara County Public Information Office issued the following information related to county government functions and the effects of Hurricane Sandy, which is expected to hit Niagara County this evening:
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 04:15 pm
Important phone numbers to have on hand in case of extreme weather.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 04:00 pm
Due to the possible extreme conditions, the university is canceling all classes scheduled to begin after 4 p.m. today. In addition, all university offices will also close at 4 p.m. to allow employees ample time to commute before the wind warning takes effect. Because of this, the fall community meeting scheduled for today will be postponed to Monday, Nov. 5, at 3:30 p.m.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 02:15 pm
With the threat of power outages and/or flooding issues looming, the Town of Niagara Police Department encourages residents to plan ahead.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 01:55 pm
Hannah Olds, Lew-Port junior, dances with John Mikula, 92, of LaSalle, at Sunday's Health Association of Niagara County senior prom.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 01:15 pm
The Town Hall American Bistro celebrated a ribbon-cutting on Oct. 18, prior to hosting the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce "Business Blender" networking event. Members of the chamber and local elected officials helped celebrate, along with owner Tom McCormick (center, holding scissors).
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 01:10 pm
The Edison Electric Institute - the association of U.S. shareholder-owned electric companies - and its member companies worked through the weekend to anticipate the course of a very uncertain storm. Many utility companies in Hurricane Sandy's projected path have begun the process of pre-mobilizing thousands of storm and field personnel, and are calling upon extra workers and resources from all across the country through the industry's mutual assistance network.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 01:00 pm
As Hurricane Sandy makes landfall, expect high winds, power outages, flooding, rain and even snow on Monday.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 07:00 am
The Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring "Light Up the Boulevard Electric Parade and Festival" to take place down Grand Island Boulevard and in the Town Hall parking lot on Saturday, Nov. 17.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 07:00 am
Lewiston-Porter High School Junior ROTC will be hosting a dinner and basket raffle in honor of all veterans in the Lewiston-Porter area. The dinner will be held Friday, Nov. 9, in the high school cafeteria beginning at 5:30 p.m. A short program will begin at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. The dinner is free for all veterans and a guest and $5 for additional guests.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 07:00 am
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 168 of Grand Island is putting out the invite to all interested veterans in the Niagara County area to join their organization.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 07:00 am
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, has received the endorsement of his candidacy for re-election from District Council No. 4 of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades of America and Canada. The IUPAT represents the following crafts in Western and Central New York: painters, glaziers, drywall finishers, bridge painters, press workers, billboard posters, printing press workers and health care workers.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 07:00 am
Amy Hope Witryol, D-Lewiston, a candidate for the New York State Senate, has been endorsed by U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 07:00 am
As part of the YMCAs commitment to the community, the Y has teamed up with the Food Bank of WNY to help give back to those in need right here in Western New York. Beginning Nov. 1, all seven area YMCA Buffalo Niagara Branches and YMCA Buffalo Niagara's corporate office will begin taking donations of non-perishable items for the Food Bank of WNY.
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Sat, Oct 27th 2012 07:00 am
State University of New York Empire State College will hold public information sessions(s) about its associate and bachelor's degree programs at its Niagara Frontier Center, Appletree Business Park, 2875 Union Road, Cheektowaga on:
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Sat, Oct 27th 2012 07:00 am
A small group of students can make a big difference. That is certainly evident at Tuscarora Indian School, where students recently participated in The Mighty Niagara Half-Marathon discount card fundraiser for the Niagara Hospice Alliance.
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Sat, Oct 27th 2012 07:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University continues its series of Sunday afternoon lectures related to the exhibition, "The Picturesque and War: Visual and Literary Aspects of 19th Century Tourism." Dr. Thomas Chambers will give a lecture and sign books from 2 until 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Castellani Art Museum.
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Sat, Oct 27th 2012 07:00 am
The Artpark & Company annual meeting was held Wednesday at the Niagara Falls Country Club to confirm the re-election of officers, new directors and chairman of the board.
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Sat, Oct 27th 2012 07:00 am
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce is collecting personal and business cell phone or unpublished numbers in the 2013 Grand Island Community Directory along with business advertisements until Nov. 1. Call 716-773-3651, or stop in the Chamber Office at 2257 Grand Island Blvd.
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Sat, Oct 27th 2012 07:00 am
VIDEO: Some big changes are in store for the Relay For Life of Lewiston/Niagara event in 2013.
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Sat, Oct 27th 2012 07:00 am
Discussions on overriding the state's 2 percent tax cap and district consolidation dominated a work session of the Wilson Central School District Board of Education in Ransomville on Tuesday.
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Sat, Oct 27th 2012 07:00 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston has announced tickets are on sale for its eighth annual Tour of Homes, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1 and 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at select addresses in Lewiston.
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Sat, Oct 27th 2012 07:00 am
Allstate believes preparing in advance of a storm gives homeowners the best chance to minimize risk and start on the road to recovery.
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Fri, Oct 26th 2012 08:00 pm
The National Family Partnership has announced the national contest for its 27th annual Red Ribbon Week, which began Oct. 23, continues to Oct. 31. Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country.
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Fri, Oct 26th 2012 08:00 pm
A "JayBrake Reunion Party," presented by Jay Brainard, former owner of JayBrake Enterprises in Lewiston, will take place Saturday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. at the Ice House Bar, 512 Third St., Niagara Falls.
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