Tue, Nov 28th 2023 01:40 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center has announced the appointment of Congressman Brian Higgins as its next president and CEO. Following his career, serving as the U.S. representative for New York's 26th congressional district since 2005, Higgins is set to lead Shea's Performing Arts Center beginning Feb. 5, 2024.
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Fri, Nov 24th 2023 10:30 am
Lewiston residents and tourists will have a little more elbow room to watch the eclipse next spring, now that the Village Board has agreed to close Center Street for this once-in-a-generation spectacle.
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Fri, Nov 24th 2023 07:00 am
While the holidays are typically a time of joy and cheer, preparing for them can be stressful and overwhelming. It's a tradition for many people to kick off their holiday shopping on Black Friday, when stores and parking lots are very crowded. Don't let the stress and distractions of the shopping season impact you when driving your vehicle. AAA has tips to help drivers remain calm and in control this holiday season.
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Thu, Nov 23rd 2023 07:00 am
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection announces tips to help New Yorkers navigate the holiday shopping season.
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Mon, Nov 20th 2023 07:00 am
Kathy Pignatora said, "I truly believe that I paint something for someone."Not palettes and boxes of the same old, generic thing everyone else has lying around the house.
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Mon, Nov 20th 2023 06:55 am
There's no doubt shopping can work up an appetite. So, why not stop at an eatery whose past write-ups came with the disclaimer, "Come hungry to Syros"?
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Mon, Nov 20th 2023 06:55 am
Shop local means unique gifts, personal touches, great prices, enjoyable visits, a community feel. It's traditionally popular with many - evidenced by the growing list of shop local experiences popping up throughout Buffalo-Niagara. It's also good for businesses.
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Mon, Nov 20th 2023 06:55 am
Great things often come in small packages. For local small businesses, greatness depends on providing quality products along with knowledgeable and friendly service.
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Sat, Nov 18th 2023 07:05 am
Grand Island motorists are welcoming the steel installation process now underway in the bridge replacement project on the New York State Thruway overpass at Exit 18B.
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Fri, Nov 17th 2023 11:00 am
As we approach Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and, really, the start of the holiday shopping season, we are encouraging everyone to "Support Local Everything."
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Fri, Nov 17th 2023 09:00 am
The Ransomville community invites all to kick off the 2024 holiday season in style, with a number of enjoyable family programs taking place Sunday, Nov. 26, in the hamlet.
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Fri, Nov 17th 2023 09:00 am
Officials of the Town of Porter Christmas Basket Program once again have started their planning with a goal of brightening the holidays of needy families in the River Region. And they are asking for your help.
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Wed, Nov 15th 2023 11:20 am
At Lewiston-Porter Middle School, Kimberly Alexander Carlo and her seventh grade science students are usually hard at work piecing together hypotheses and conducting thrilling, hands-on classroom experiments. However, today's all-school assembly derailed their plans - in a good way.
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Tue, Nov 14th 2023 05:30 pm
As New Yorkers get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving with loved ones, the Firefighters Association of the State of New York urges all to have a safe and happy holiday.
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Tue, Nov 14th 2023 02:30 pm
As part of Artpark & Company's 50th anniversary season, "O.A.R. Summer Tour 2024" is coming to the Artpark Amphitheater on Tuesday, Aug. 27, with special guests RIPE and DJ Logic.
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Tue, Nov 14th 2023 07:00 am
Overnight guests can make the holiday season feel that much more special. Spending extra time with loved ones is part and parcel of the holiday season for millions of individuals, and hosting overnight guests ensures hosts get quality time with friends and family members they may not see much of throughout the rest of the year.
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Mon, Nov 13th 2023 09:40 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, along with several tourism stakeholders in Niagara Falls, will collaborate with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to provide programming and special events around the total solar eclipse that will take place on April 8, 2024.
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Mon, Nov 13th 2023 07:00 am
Hosting is a significant part of the holiday season. From late November until New Year's Day, millions of people across North America welcome friends and family into their homes. Whether you're hosting a small gathering with locally based loved ones or welcoming distant relatives into your home for several days, the following are some planning pointers to ensure your home is ready and guests feel welcome this holiday season.
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Mon, Nov 13th 2023 07:00 am
The 18th annual "Operation: Rock Out Hunger" will collect critical donations of food, funds and frozen turkeys to help food-insecure neighbors during the holidays.
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Sat, Nov 11th 2023 12:25 pm
On the 11th day of the 11th month, at the 11th hour, residents came out to pay respect to River Region veterans during a ceremony at the "Circle of Honor" in Lewiston's Academy Park. Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 organized the annual observance.
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Fri, Nov 10th 2023 10:00 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce celebrated the community at its annual awards dinner on Thursday inside the Niagara Falls Convention Center.
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Thu, Nov 9th 2023 03:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul detailed the first comprehensive overview of crime trends across New York state for 2023, highlighting a 6% decrease in violent crime outside of New York City during first six months of this year as compared to the first half of 2022.
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Thu, Nov 9th 2023 03:15 pm
The western shore of New York state from Buffalo to the Pennsylvania border is impacted by seiche (pronounced saysh) events. Seiches are the result of wind blowing a sizeable standing wave across Lake Erie and onto the shoreline, causing flooding, rapid and intense erosion, deposition of sand and debris, potential hazardous conditions, such as rip currents, and risk to life.
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Thu, Nov 9th 2023 07:00 am
After a three-year hiatus, the Jack Beatty Memorial Hospice Cruise and Clambake celebrated a big homecoming on Friday, July 14.The longtime fundraiser raised $48,000 for Niagara Hospice, continuing its tradition of hosting a unique fundraiser for a cause so special to many in the community.
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Wed, Nov 8th 2023 08:25 am
Supervisor candidates in the towns of Lewiston, Niagara and Wheatfield ran unopposed and cruised to victory on Election Day.
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Wed, Nov 8th 2023 08:20 am
Peter Marston will be Grand Island's new supervisor. The current deputy supervisor won on the Conservative line, with 57.76% of the vote, against Republican Mike Madigan, who garnered 41.85%, in Tuesday's general election. Marston got 3,510 votes to Madigan's 2,543.
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Wed, Nov 8th 2023 07:00 am
The lasting effects of the pandemic that swept across the globe in 2020 will be studied for years to come. Though some consequences have yet to be discovered, others, including a heightened desire to entertain loved ones at home, were already apparent even before the world emerged from the darkest days of the pandemic.
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Tue, Nov 7th 2023 07:00 am
A family movie night makes for a great way for families to bond and enjoy some relaxing time together. Such nights are a tradition in households across the globe, and they can even become a fun way for extended families to celebrate the holiday days together. When hosting overnight guests this holiday season, hosts can plan a family movie night and line up any of these family-friendly holiday movies.
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Mon, Nov 6th 2023 07:00 am
A kitchen is often the most utilized room in a house. Meals may be prepared, cooked and often eaten in kitchens, and the room is often utilized as a homework spot or a makeshift place to pay bills and stay on top of household needs. By enhancing the organization and functionality of the kitchen, homeowners can enjoy these popular spaces even more.
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Mon, Nov 6th 2023 07:00 am
Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 will observe the 69th Veterans Day at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Academy Park in the Village of Lewiston.
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Fri, Nov 3rd 2023 03:40 pm
For the fourth year in a row, the Aquarium of Niagara teamed up with local full-service energy company NOCO to deliver this year's winter weather outlook with a unique weather prognosticator, Stryker the harbor seal. According to Stryker's prediction today, Western New Yorkers can expect a cold winter.
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Fri, Nov 3rd 2023 01:35 pm
The Buffalo Zoo and Lincoln Park Zoo have announced the successful transfer of two rhinos between the two institutions.
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Thu, Nov 2nd 2023 07:25 pm
With daylight saving time ending at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, Americans will "fall back" and set their clocks back one hour to standard time. While many motorists will enjoy an extra hour of sleep, they need to be aware of the time change and potential distractions to their normal routine. There are added dangers that can come with a time change, especially behind the wheel.
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Wed, Nov 1st 2023 05:50 pm
Feld Entertainment, the worldwide leader in live entertainment experiences, is excited to welcome "Children of All Ages" to the highly anticipated North American tour of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey "The Greatest Show On Earth."
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Wed, Nov 1st 2023 11:40 am
Artpark & Company held its annual meeting at The Buffalo Club on Oct. 18. Senior leadership - President Sonia Clark and Vice President Dave Wedekindt - reported to the board of directors on the organization's highlights and accomplishments for its 50th season. The 2023 campaign featured 189 events, workshops and programs that served nearly 100,000 visitors. Artpark & Company's estimated economic impact to the region was $9.7 million.
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Wed, Nov 1st 2023 11:40 am
Rich Entertainment Group's Buffalo Waterfront announced the Ice at Canalside, presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY, will open Friday, Nov. 24. Western New Yorkers are invited to lace up their skates and kick-off the rink's 10th winter season at the opening weekend celebration.
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Mon, Oct 30th 2023 01:10 pm
The fourth annual "Art of Fashion" design competition and runway show returns to the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, at 7 p.m. Nov. 11, with what organizers called "Incredible couture creations by 36 local designers ... worn by over 80 models on the NACC's Grand Theatre stage."
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Mon, Oct 30th 2023 07:00 am
Dreary weather on Sunday might've put a fright in the hearts of Lewiston merchants, but it actually served as an ideal backdrop for the annual "Trick or Treat on Center Street." With the roadway closed, more children came out to collect candy and show off their stellar Halloween costumes.
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Fri, Oct 27th 2023 11:00 am
In response to community questions regarding large-scale projects in the Village of Lewiston, the Niagara County Tribune/Sentinel obtained answers and updates on the following:
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Fri, Oct 27th 2023 11:00 am
It was an hour before opening Wednesday when Dominic Colucci arrived at the main dining room of the Como Restaurant and the phone was already ringing. As soon as he hung up from that call, the phone rang again. And again.
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