Fri, Aug 10th 2012 11:00 pm
Lewiston's reputation as a thriving arts community and cultural epicenter is due in no small part to the annual Lewiston Art Festival.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 10:50 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, July 30, to Sunday, Aug. 5, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 142 response calls during this period.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 10:35 pm
Lower Niagara Moose Lodge No. 584, located at 112 S. Water St., invites area residents to stop by and say hello to Moose International Supreme Gov. Jim Henderson Sr. who will visit the Lewiston lodge for a reception starting at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 10:30 pm
From a foot race to a motorcycle rally, "Cinderella" to the Spoons (and did someone say something about an art festival?), the Village of Lewiston will be jam-packed with events this weekend.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 10:00 pm
Great weather greeted race fans as week 14 of the 2012 season was completed Aug. 3 at Ransomville Speedway. A total of 85 cars entered the pit area set to battle in the Four Star Program presented by Grelak Mechanical.
BJ Willard invaded the Big R and took home a cool grand for his efforts aboard the 50-lap Grelak Mechanical Sportsman Nationals. Willard took control at the drop of the green and quickly pulled away from the field aboard his No. 77 machine. In only his second appearance of the season, Willard proved he adapts well as he mastered the one-half mile clay oval and captured his first win ever at Ransomville Speedway.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 08:20 pm
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto was joined by Niagara Falls City councilmen Sam Fruscione and Glenn Choolokian Thursday night on LCTV's "Access to Government" show and spoke about their joint efforts to improve the local economy.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 08:15 pm
Thursday's Team USA gold medal-winning soccer match against Japan drew 4.35 million viewers and had a national household rating of 2.74, the most-watched and highest-rated event ever on NBC Sports Network. Additionally, the match drew 1.467 million streams on NBCOlympics.com, the most-streamed event in Olympics history.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 08:05 pm
Operating room staff members at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center joined board member Nancy Gara, front row center, and Chief of Robotic Surgery Dr. Donna Azam Feldman, first row right, on Friday to celebrate "SAL" the Surgical Robot's 100th surgery at the medical center.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 08:00 pm
The Lewiston Council on the Arts announces the following street closing/traffic information for the Art Festival.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 08:00 pm
Recent surveillance sampling conducted on Wednesday, Aug. 8, by the Niagara County Department of Health at Olcott Beach in Olcott and Camp Kenan Beach in Somerset has determined that the water is suitable for swimming.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 03:00 pm
Grand Island Central School District Board of Education meeting agenda for Monday, Aug. 13.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 01:40 pm
"A recent review of our service area indicates that your home is not covered by Water Service Line Coverage. ... Without this coverage, you are responsible for the full cost of maintaining and repairing the exterior water service line that brings fresh water to your property. ..."
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 01:40 pm
The regular Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education meeting on Aug. 1 saw a great deal of activity during the nearly three-hour session. Issues covered ranged from the progress of the capital improvement project overseen by Delbert Ambrosia, the district's director of facilities and operations, to financial issues such as budget cuts and layoffs.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 01:35 pm
The following is a sampling of calls answered by the Town of Niagara Police between July 19 and 26. A total of 170 calls were received during this period.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 01:30 pm
The Town of Wheatfield Republican Club will hold its 42nd annual family picnic from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, at the Wheatfield Lions Club picnic pavilion on Ward Road next to the Wheatfield American Legion.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 01:25 pm
Television, radio, the Internet and social media outlets will provide extensive, live coverage of Bishop Richard J. Malone's installation as 14th bishop of Buffalo, on Friday, Aug. 10, at 2:30 p.m.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 01:25 pm
The Bergholz Volunteer Fire Co. and Ladies Auxiliary's monthly chowder and baked goods sale begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at the truck hall on Niagara Road in Bergholz.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 01:25 pm
The Hot Country Liners Dance Team will perform 40 minutes of high-energy line dancing to a variety of music at the Wheatfield Farmers Market at 6 p.m. Aug. 15.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 01:25 pm
The 15th annual Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas Charity Clambake and Live/Silent Auction will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 15, at the Shores Waterfront Restaurant in North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 01:25 pm
Wheatfield often has too much water, especially off Krueger Road. North Tonawanda has two huge, unused pipes going under River Road to the Niagara River.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 01:20 pm
There's nothing like a barbecue festival to set your taste buds on alert.
This weekend, wander down to Gateway Harbor in Tonawanda and take a deep breath of sauce, spices and grilling meat - the Smokin' Eagles International Barbecue Festival is back.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 01:00 pm
The Grand Island Plaza holds many prominent local businesses. However, many residents overlook the plaza because of the appearance of its back wall. Grand Island resident Corey McGowan, with the help of his mother, conceived a mural project for the wall.
"I often thought that the true colors of Grand Island (are) not depicted by what could be seen from the passing eye," explains McGowan, "and three weeks ago ... (my mother said) that ... an artwork of a mural would suit the plaza well." Inspired by her suggestion, McGowan spoke with Don Singh, the owner of the Grand Island Plaza, who was enthusiastic about the idea.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 10:00 am
Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta confirmed the importance of the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station on his visit here Thursday.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 07:00 am
The sixth annual Dave's Memorial Dice Run benefit, held July 21, netted $3,313 for the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co.'s "Ambulance Drive for Life."
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 07:00 am
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, the Niagara County chapter of NYSARC Inc., received a much needed $5,000 grant from the trustees of the NYSARC trusts to enhance recreational opportunities for more than 150 individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities served by the agency who live in the Niagara community.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 07:00 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-60, announced Thursday that Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed the "Sewage Pollution Right To Know Act," which passed the Senate in June.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 07:00 am
Major sponsors have stepped forward to support the Lewiston Jazz Festival, which is scheduled for Aug. 24 and 25.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 07:00 am
Niagara Hospice Director of Volunteer Services Alice Beck recently announced several new volunteer opportunities with Niagara Hospice and the Niagara Hospice Alliance.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 01:30 am
A special feature, "Dream Team," airs on NBC's daytime show on Friday; Team USA men's basketball semifinal vs. Argentina Live on NBC Sports Network at 4 p.m.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 01:30 am
Wednesday night's primetime coverage of the London Olympics on NBC drew an average of 29.1 million viewers, the most-watched second Wednesday for any Summer Olympics since the 1976 Montreal Olympics, even topping the second Wednesday night from the Atlanta Olympics (28.9 million).
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 01:20 am
Members of Canal Side Community Alliance hold press conference in support of community benefits agreement, transparency and accountability at the Webster block.
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Thu, Aug 9th 2012 07:00 am
The Cultural Alliance of Niagara, the arts and culture advocacy coalition serving Niagara County, has announced the election of officers for 2012-13.
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Thu, Aug 9th 2012 12:20 am
Team USA women's soccer takes on Japan in gold medal final live on NBC Sports Network at 2:45 p.m.; Brittany Viola dives for gold from 10m platform on NBC in primetime; Team USA women's water polo gold medal vs. Spain on NBC in daytime.
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Thu, Aug 9th 2012 12:15 am
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Wednesday that Irwin P. Raij, a nationally recognized professional sports expert with extensive experience in stadium development and the sports industry, will advise the state on its efforts to keep the Bills in Buffalo.
"New York state is committed to doing all we can to keep the Bills a part of the Buffalo community, while also protecting taxpayer dollars and seeing that the team can thrive in Western New York for years to come," Cuomo said. "Irwin Raij has years of experience working together with sports franchise owners, local communities, and government in sports development projects, and he will be a valuable addition to the state's efforts to keep the Bills right here in New York."
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Thu, Aug 9th 2012 12:10 am
Tuesday night's primetime coverage of the London Olympics on NBC drew an average of 30.1 million viewers, the 11th time in 12 nights that the average viewership for the London Olympics surpassed the Beijing Olympics.
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Wed, Aug 8th 2012 11:55 pm
Traffic was restricted down to one lane both ways Wednesday morning, as New York State Department of Transportation crews began milling a portion of Center Street in the Village of Lewiston. The roadwork is a precursor to upcoming paving.
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Wed, Aug 8th 2012 12:05 pm
The Niagara County Industrial Development Agency on Wednesday approved an application for assistance submitted by hotelier Ali Rizek, who plans to build a new Comfort Inn and Suites and themed restaurant on Niagara Falls Boulevard in the City of Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Aug 8th 2012 12:00 pm
Members of the Canal Side Community Alliance will hold a press conference in support of a community benefits agreement, transparency and accountability at the Webster block.
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Wed, Aug 8th 2012 10:05 am
Twenty-three smiling New York City children boarded buses on Aug. 7, headed for the Western New York area, to reunite with their host families at the bus arrival in Amherst.
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Wed, Aug 8th 2012 09:45 am
London Olympics continues to pace ahead of Beijing and Athens in every measurement; seven out of 10 Americans have watched the London 2012 Olympics; 33.1 million average viewership and 18.5 household rating for the first 11 nights of the London Olympics is the most for any non-U.S. Summer Olympics in 36 years
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