Thu, Dec 16th 2010 09:00 am
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, D-NY 28th District, on Tuesday said the U.S. Senate has introduced an omnibus appropriations bill that includes $34 million worth of projects she championed for Western New York.
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Thu, Dec 16th 2010 09:00 am
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Thu, Dec 16th 2010 09:00 am
The Wheatfield Town Board got with the holiday spirit on Monday, canceling its Dec. 23 meeting and rescheduling it for 7:30 p.m. Jan. 3, 2011, immediately after the 7 p.m. reorganization meeting.
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Thu, Dec 16th 2010 09:00 am
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Thu, Dec 16th 2010 09:00 am
Niagara County Parks and Recreation reports that two popular winter venues on opposite ends of Niagara County will be open beginning Sunday, Dec. 19.
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Thu, Dec 16th 2010 09:00 am
The New York State Thruway Authority and the New York State Police Troop T have announced the "Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest" initiative, part of a national crackdown. The 17-day awareness campaign will begin Thursday, Dec. 16, and continue through Saturday, Jan. 1.
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Thu, Dec 16th 2010 09:00 am
Robert H. Healy, a 30-year member of the U.S. Air Force, has been named veterans services coordinator at Niagara University.
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Thu, Dec 16th 2010 09:00 am
Niagara Presbyterian Church on the corner of Military and Lockport roads in the Town of Niagara will have a Christmas play at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, called "Star of Wonder."
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Thu, Dec 16th 2010 09:00 am
Time to Dance studio's annual Christmas show and basket auction will be held Saturday, Dec. 18, at the Niagara Falls High School Performing Arts Center, 4455 Porter Road, Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Dec 15th 2010 02:00 pm
Quirky, funny, unique, different: What makes a family a "modern family"? Beginning today, ABC's "Good Morning America" has teamed up with ABC's hit show "Modern Family" in search of a real modern American family.
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Tue, Dec 14th 2010 02:00 pm
Nothing brings out the holidays like the smell of freshly prepared cookies or baked pastries - and nothing makes a festive get-together shine like a zesty dip or savory sauce.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2010 03:00 pm
" 'Tis the season to be cheerful and jolly.' Unfortunately it is also the season for criminals to try and take advantage of you. In these economic times crime has risen everywhere but by being a step ahead, we can avoid this nuisance," says Lewiston Police Chief Chris Salada.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2010 02:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will conduct a flu shot clinic for adults 18 and older from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, in the hospital's auditorium, 621 10th St., Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2010 02:00 pm
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Mon, Dec 13th 2010 02:00 pm
The Cancer Services Program of Niagara County is offering a special incentive to those who get their cancer screening during the holiday season. A $10 Budwey's gift card will be given to those who complete their breast, cervical and/or colorectal cancer screening through the county's Department of Health Cancer Services Program.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2010 02:00 pm
VA Western New York Healthcare System is seeking Volunteers for Batavia and Buffalo sites.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2010 02:00 pm
If you are a licensed cosmetologist who wants to help women who have been touched by cancer, take action and volunteer. The American Cancer Society is seeking cosmetologists who are willing to be trained in Look Good ... Feel Better, a community-based, free national service that teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help enhance their appearance and self-image during treatments.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 03:00 pm
Despite the inclement weather, Newfane's Holiday Light Up festival was an enjoyable one on Dec. 3.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 03:00 pm
The Youngstown Business and Professional Association has been named the recipient of a $3,000 check from the William G. Mayne Jr. Business and Community Enhancement Program. The program is designed to offer cash grants to business organizations in Niagara County through contributions from the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission for the purposes of enhancing and assisting with their plans for brick and mortar improvements in their communities as well as marketing and promotional materials.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 02:00 pm
Lee Simonson calls it Lewiston's most important day. Yet, not everyone knows just what happened on Dec. 19, 1813.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 02:00 pm
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, NY-28, co-chair of the Congressional Arts Caucus, has announced $175,000 in federal funds will go to groups in Western New York to directly support the work of writers, musicians, dancers and artists.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 01:00 pm
At the tail end of Monday's Village of Lewiston Board meeting, after trustees returned from executive session, a motion was passed extending the deadline for an Article 78 lawsuit to be filed. This action provides Lewiston businessman Jerry Williams an additional 90 days to take legal action contesting variances passed Nov. 17 by the village's Zoning Board of Appeals on behalf of Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 01:00 pm
The Ransomville Community Services Food Pantry opened for business on Dec. 2. Operated by the Ransomville Community Services Advisory Board, under the direction of members the Rev. W. T. Lowery Jr., Mary Martinez, Deborah Parker, Joanne Whitney and Anthony Collard, the pantry is located at Ransomville Free Methodist Church, 3924 Ransomville Road.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 09:00 am
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Fri, Dec 10th 2010 02:00 pm
Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick jokingly asked the Grand Island Town Board Monday to pass a resolution to get Councilman Dick Crawford to back off on his efforts to have the legislature restore funding for libraries.
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Thu, Dec 9th 2010 04:00 pm
It's hard not to root for Adell Hoover-Wizner.
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Thu, Dec 9th 2010 03:00 pm
Tired of dealing with shopping, decorating and shoveling snow? Need a little Christmas caroling, laughter and memories? Cure the bah-humbugs at Stella Niagara in Lewiston this weekend with Theatre in the Mist's production of "Home for the Holidays."
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Thu, Dec 9th 2010 02:00 pm
Col. Jim McCready will take command of the 107th Airlift Wing of the New York Air National Guard in January, Maj. Gen. Patrick Murphy, the adjutant general of New York, announced Wednesday.
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Thu, Dec 9th 2010 01:00 pm
As it does every Christmas, the Adams fire Co. will be holding its annual Santa Claus Drive-by, visiting area neighborhoods in the Adams Fire district.
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Thu, Dec 9th 2010 01:00 pm
Paul DePlato, of 2430 Washington St., in Bergholz, claims the lighting display in front of his house is the largest one in Niagara County. Plus, youngsters who visit the display on Saturday, Dec. 11 and Saturday, Dec. 18, between 6 and 8 p.m. will have a chance to deliver their holiday wishes directly to Santa Claus.
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Thu, Dec 9th 2010 01:00 pm
Niagara County Clerk Wayne F. Jagow reminds parents and guardians of young drivers that the State Department of Motor Vehicles' Teen Electronic Event Notification Service or TEENS is now available.
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Thu, Dec 9th 2010 01:00 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education already is looking at budget cuts for the new year.
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Wed, Dec 8th 2010 03:00 pm
Robert H. Healy, a 30-year member of the United States Air Force, has been named veterans services coordinator at Niagara University. In this role, Healy will be responsible for developing and implementing university strategy for increasing and retaining current and former military students and their family members, and developing relationships with local, regional and national military and veteran organizations to create recruiting support conduits.
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Tue, Dec 7th 2010 05:00 pm
Rock in the New Year at Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls, USA. On Friday, Dec. 31, Old Falls Street will become the Times Square of Western New York, as Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls hosts the city's second-annual New Year's Eve guitar drop.
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Tue, Dec 7th 2010 05:00 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center chief of staff, Dr. Domonic F. Falsetti, and Judith A. Maness, president and CEO, have announced the following appointments to leadership of the medical staff.
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Tue, Dec 7th 2010 05:00 pm
Niagara University is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with one of North America's most prominent cafes, Tim Hortons. When students arrive for the spring semester, the current Jazzman's Cafe location in the Gallagher Center will have been transformed into a limited menu Tim Hortons Café & Bake Shop, serving the company's signature "Always Fresh" coffee and donuts along with new items such as espressos, cappuccinos and lattes.
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Mon, Dec 6th 2010 05:00 pm
Comedian, actress, activist and author of the New York Times Bestseller, "Love, Lust and Faking It," Jenny McCarthy will join the New Year's celebration on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2011" on Friday, Dec. 31, beginning at 10 p.m. ET on ABC. McCarthy will be sharing reporting duties live from Times Square with Ryan Seacrest, while Dick Clark will be counting down from inside ABC studios.
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Mon, Dec 6th 2010 05:00 pm
For the 39th consecutive year, "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2011" will lead America into the New Year. Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest will host the special with recently announced Times Square correspondent Jenny McCarthy. The show will begin at 10 p.m., ET on Friday, Dec. 31, on ABC. Singer/songwriter Fergie of The Black Eyed Peas returns to host the Los Angeles-based party portions of the specials. The Los Angeles lineup includes performances by Jennifer Hudson, Willow Smith, Ne-Yo, Avril Lavigne, Drake, Jason Derulo, La Roux, Mike Posner, Natasha Bedingfield, Far East Movement and Train.
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Sun, Dec 5th 2010 08:00 am
Ciao! Hair Salon in Niagara Falls has overcome the obstacles local businesses face with style. Despite the economic downturn, this local hair salon has pushed through and stayed successful.
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Sat, Dec 4th 2010 11:00 am
The Village of Lewiston has clarified what was sold in its recent transaction with Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours. On Nov. 15, a 197.23-foot parcel of property was sold for $1. Of that land, 101.15 feet is actually under the Water Street Landing restaurant, and not in front of the building.
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