Fri, Mar 2nd 2012 04:25 am
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce has announced that the Holiday Inn Grand Island will once again show its community support by being a platinum sponsor for the 46th annual Citizen of the Year awards.
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Thu, Mar 1st 2012 02:05 pm
It's never too late to learn a new craft.
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Thu, Mar 1st 2012 12:25 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, today announced that Renae Kimble has been appointed to serve on the Niagara Falls Water Board. Ceretto had previously recommended Kimble for the position in a letter to Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.
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Thu, Mar 1st 2012 12:20 pm
Calamar, Niagara County developer and general contractor, has announced the addition of Matty's to The Woodlands Corporate Center East.
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Thu, Mar 1st 2012 12:00 pm
Niagara University announced today that it has received a $1 million gift from the Castellani family for continuing support of the Castellani Art Museum on the university's campus.
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Thu, Mar 1st 2012 10:00 am
Niagara Hospice and The McGuire Group's Northgate Health Care Facility in Wheatfield are collaborating on a unique unit designed specifically for residents receiving hospice care in a long-term care setting.
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Thu, Mar 1st 2012 10:00 am
Niagara-Wheatfield student Gabrielle Cleveley is among only 250 individuals chosen as National Youth Delegates to attend the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment June 24 to 29 at George Mason University, Fairfax, Va.
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Thu, Mar 1st 2012 09:55 am
The Sanborn Area Historical Society will offer "A Night of History" this Saturday, March 3, and they're doing it with a bang, featuring both the War of 1812 and the Civil War.
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Thu, Mar 1st 2012 09:50 am
The Wheatfield Town Board on Monday agreed to resume its payments to the SPCA of Niagara.
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Wed, Feb 29th 2012 03:45 pm
J. Fitzgerald Group, an international marketing technology company based in Lockport, has added Lindsay van Harssel as art director.
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Wed, Feb 29th 2012 11:50 am
Jackie Mordaunt, who has held the position of executive director of the WNY Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure since 2004, has announced her departure from the organization to focus and further pursue her interests in community health in Western New York.
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Wed, Feb 29th 2012 11:40 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Phil Mastantuono Agency.
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Wed, Feb 29th 2012 11:40 am
Lipsitz & Ponterio has announced that the firm has been recognized by Newsweek magazine as a prominent leader in the representation of mesothelioma victims. With more than 50 years of combined legal experience in New York, Lipsitz & Ponterio represents victims of mesothelioma and lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.
Each firm contacted for Newsweek's "20 Leaders in Asbestos Law" is in good standing with well-known law associations or has been recognized for excellence by respective local media outlets.
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Wed, Feb 29th 2012 11:35 am
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School students recently competed in The New York State National History Bee, Western Region, held at Nichols High School. The event is an academic competition for qualified candidates from area high schools.
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Wed, Feb 29th 2012 09:35 am
The University at Buffalo will celebrate faculty inventors and innovative companies that reside in the UB Technology Incubator during the university's annual Inventors and Entrepreneurs Reception on March 1.
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Wed, Feb 29th 2012 09:30 am
Tuesday, at a House Armed Services Committee hearing, Congresswoman Kathy Hochul pressed both Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief-of-Staff Norton Schwartz on decisions regarding cuts to the Department of Defense budget.
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Wed, Feb 29th 2012 07:00 am
The Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation's 19th annual Baskets O'Plenty Auction is set for Thursday, March 8, at BPO Elks Lodge No. 346.
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Wed, Feb 29th 2012 07:00 am
Niagara University's College of Education will host an open house at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, for individuals considering its new doctoral program in leadership and policy. The event will take place on the fourth floor of St. Vincent's Hall, located on the Niagara University campus.
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Wed, Feb 29th 2012 07:00 am
Living history re-enactor Ted Schofield of Chaumont makes his own War of 1812 and Civil War uniforms by hand using period reproduction sewing implements. He says, "I do all hand work now to be more authentic in my interpretation of the 1812 period."
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Tue, Feb 28th 2012 04:10 pm
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a new training program for not-for-profit officials to help them prevent and detect fraud and protect taxpayer dollars.
"New York not-for-profits manage billions of dollars. They contract with the state and other local governments to provide crucial services to New York families," DiNapoli said. "This training course will strengthen their financial management practices and ability to detect and prevent fraud."
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Tue, Feb 28th 2012 01:40 pm
New York State Independence Party Chairman Frank MacKay arrived in Western New York Tuesday afternoon to announce his party's support for Senator Mark Grisanti, R-I-Buffalo, for New York State Senate.
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Tue, Feb 28th 2012 12:45 pm
Just in time for Easter, Niagara Frontier Publications' new Web contest seeks an answer to one of life's great questions: Which restaurant has the best fish fry?
We're looking for the freshest catches, the tastiest batters and the best bang for the buck. The restaurant with the most votes will receive a special recognition, bragging rights, and a full write-up in our three main newspapers (The Sentinel, The Tribune and The Dispatch).
Those nominating an eatery will enter to win a prize of their own. One lucky participant will be drawn from a hat and receive a $25 gift certificate to an area restaurant.
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Tue, Feb 28th 2012 12:00 pm
Dr. Glenda R. Rose and Dr. Thomas G. Barba and the staff of Rose Chiropractic in Lewiston held their 22th annual "Doctors with a Heart Day" on Saturday, Feb. 11. Chiropractic adjustments and examinations were exchanged for donations of food collected to benefit the Niagara Community Action Program's food pantry.
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Tue, Feb 28th 2012 07:00 am
The Buffalo Bicycling Club, one of Western New York's premier bicycle racing clubs, is proud to announce the launch of its Junior Development Team. The goal of this program is to introduce boys and girls, ages 14-18, to the sport of bicycle racing in the hopes of establishing a lifelong passion for the sport and to help promote healthy lifestyles.
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Tue, Feb 28th 2012 07:00 am
The St. Vincent De Paul Rosary and Altar Society will host a card party from 1:30 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 11. The St. Vincent de Paul Parish Center is located at 2748 Military Road.
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Mon, Feb 27th 2012 11:55 pm
Following up on a phone conversation last week to Federal Aviation Administration Acting Administrator Michael Huerta, Congresswoman Kathy Hochul today sent a letter urging him to expedite the process of releasing funds for a complete rehabilitation of the Niagara Falls International Airport main runway.
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Mon, Feb 27th 2012 09:55 pm
$40K NIMAC contribution funds efforts to protect 3,500 jobs at major regional employer
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Mon, Feb 27th 2012 06:05 pm
With the advent of the post-9/11 G.I. Bill and recent drawdown of forces deployed overseas, the number of veterans choosing to pursue degrees at Niagara University has more than doubled over the past two years.
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Mon, Feb 27th 2012 06:00 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce held its annual Chamber Honors Awards Gala on Saturday at the Seneca Niagara Casino and Hotel Event Center. The 2012 Business of the Year and Business Person of the Year were among the many achievements celebrated during dinner.
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Mon, Feb 27th 2012 05:50 pm
The North Tonawanda Federation Varsity Hockey team is holding its annual theme tray basket raffle on Saturday, March 10, at Gratwick Firehall, 110 Ward Road, North Tonawanda. This event runs from 2 to 5 p.m., with the drawing of the raffle numbers starting at 4 p.m.
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Mon, Feb 27th 2012 05:45 pm
A Niagara University graduate is publishing a book to help Roman Catholics set their St. Joseph's Day table.
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Mon, Feb 27th 2012 12:00 am
Click below for the complete list of Academy Award winners; see photos from the big event.
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Sat, Feb 25th 2012 10:30 pm
Play along at home: Nominees for the 84th Academy Awards, an Oscar fact sheet, voting information and a historical database.
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Sat, Feb 25th 2012 07:05 am
It's official: Lewiston has out-Franced France.
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Sat, Feb 25th 2012 07:00 am
Sacred Heart Villa School of Lewiston is hosting its annual luncheon and basket auction on Saturday, March 10, at the Niagara Falls Country Club.
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Fri, Feb 24th 2012 08:45 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti released this statement on Friday:
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Fri, Feb 24th 2012 08:40 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital will conduct a series of educational programs in March as part of its "Health for All Seasons" community education series.
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Fri, Feb 24th 2012 01:10 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Chamber Honors 2012 Awards Gala on Saturday evening, Feb. 25, at the Seneca Niagara Casino and Hotel Event Center, 310 Fourth St., Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Feb 24th 2012 12:55 pm
As of close of business on Friday, Feb 24, Gross Plumbing and Heating and David Gross Contracting will be under new ownership and management. The companies will be operating collectively as Gross PHC, LLC, with Bridget Williams presiding.
Williams said Gross PHC looks forward to its future with the Niagara and Western New York communities.
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Fri, Feb 24th 2012 09:00 am
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, D-NY-28, ranking member of the House Rules Committee, this week reacted to the release of the Obama Administration's 2012 Asian Carp Control Strategy Framework, which details several new initiatives to combat the spread of Asian carp and prevent their introduction into the Great Lakes.
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