Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
This Wednesday, 740 kids from Niagara and Erie counties came out to enjoy a spectacular picnic filled with food, fun, and games. The Grand Island Lions Club Special Kids Picnic, an annual event dedicated to offering safe, supervised activities to developmentally disabled and physically handicapped children, has become a Grand Island tradition.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
What child could resist a trip on the carrousel with their favorite stuffed animal? Bring your best bear friend for a fun-filled afternoon of games, crafts and treats at the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2012 10:45 pm
The department of supportive and palliative care at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, under the leadership of Dr. Yashodhara Satchidanand and Dr. Amy Alvarez has received advanced certification in palliative care for a two-year period from The Joint Commission.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2012 10:40 pm
Sachin Wadhawan, M.D., has been appointed to the medical staff at The Heart Center of Niagara effective Aug. 13.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2012 10:35 pm
Lions International President Wing-Kum Tam of Hong Kong set a goal last July for the 1.4 million Lions worldwide to plant one million trees. This goal has been achieved with more than eight million trees planted thus far.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2012 08:30 pm
Third-grade students at Lewiston-Porter found this past spring that learning history can also help the environment and their community while teaching them how to live a healthier lifestyle. The subject: water.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2012 08:30 pm
Savory Sips and Village Wine Tours, a new business on Center Street, and owner Rebecca Christie is eager to begin doing her part to serve the Buffalo region. After Christie came up with the idea to hold a tribute concert to help fund Roswell Park Cancer Institute research, she began contacting musicians to play at the event and businesses to support the endeavor.
The sponsors and musicians Christie contacted for the event, "Inspiration," were equally enthusiastic. Christie says, "When I came up with this idea, I found that Roswell was thrilled to be a part of this event, and the band (playing the concert, Beatle Magic), donated a lot of money to sponsor this project. I was also able to make up the rest of the difference with enthusiastic sponsors."
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Fri, Jul 20th 2012 08:00 pm
An interview with Ann Wilson of Heart ahead of the band's "Tuesday in the Park" concert at Artpark.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2012 07:00 pm
The Town of Grand Island's three-pronged approach to addressing a water shortage during the current dry spell is paying off, and residents are advised to keep up the good work.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2012 12:00 pm
Explore the wildlife at Grand Island's Buckhorn Island State Park this Saturday, July 21, as local naturalist Tom Kerr will lead a birding tour through the Island on Saturday from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2012 11:00 am
At 3:38 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18, Grand Island Fire Co. rescue personnel responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident on Baseline Road near the intersection of Bedell Road.
Fire Chief Kevin Koch states that although this head-on collision caused considerable front end damage to a pickup truck and passenger van, the occupants claimed no injuries, during evaluation by GIFC medics. Islander Mary Westlake-Douds, age 36, and her 1-year-old son, who was safely secured in a child car seat, both escaped injury. The other driver, 34-year-old Jacob Kolb of Buffalo, also claimed no injuries.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2012 09:55 am
The Town of Niagara Town Board on Tuesday received a pat on the back from its independent auditor, but faced flack from residents about neighborhood problems ranging from disorderly conduct to flooding.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2012 09:50 am
The much-needed rain showers cleared just in time Sunday afternoon for the opening ceremonies of the Canal Fest of the Tonawandas. Every year, this weeklong event remains as an anticipated center point in the summers of local residents.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2012 09:45 am
Flanked on each side by a billowing American flag, "Western New York Supports our Air Base" can be seen on bumpers across Western New York.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2012 09:45 am
The Marble Orchard Players are as hardy as the Niagara Frontier pioneers they portray. The volunteer actors braved Tuesday's heat and humidity in full costume in the Lewiston Cemetery to film a video of their latest show about the War of 1812.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2012 09:45 am
Youngsters enjoyed "Tie Die Day," presented by the Town of Niagara Recreation Department, in Veterans Memorial Park on Lockport Road.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2012 09:40 am
William Ross, center, chairman of the Niagara County Legislature, reads a proclamation for the eighth annual Mediterranean Festival, which took place July 13, 14 and 15 at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church on Saunders Settlement Road.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2012 09:40 am
Beginning this fall, Niagara University's College of Education will offer a new master's degree program for candidates seeking certification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
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Thu, Jul 19th 2012 09:35 am
The Wheatfield Farmers' Market will celebrate its second annual "Christmas in July" from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 25.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2012 09:00 am
Nominations for the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Thursday by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
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Wed, Jul 18th 2012 02:00 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-60, announced Wednesday that Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a package of laws to support the craft beer industry. This legislation will help increase demand for locally grown farmer products, support local breweries and wineries, and expand industry-related economic development and tourism.
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Wed, Jul 18th 2012 01:45 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, will give public testimony on Aug. 16 at the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library in opposition to the Thruway Authority's plan to raise tolls by 45 percent on commercial trucks. The toll hike was approved by the public authority's board last month.
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Wed, Jul 18th 2012 01:45 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and the Healthy Moms-Healthy Babies Coalition will celebrate the benefits of breastfeeding Tuesday, July 24, with a community picnic and baby shower at Hyde Park. The event will promote breastfeeding awareness, child safety, prenatal and maternal health and good old-fashioned summer fun.
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Wed, Jul 18th 2012 01:40 pm
At this point, it's still little more than a concept percolating inside his head.
But Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati said he's encouraged by the mostly positive response he has received since musing publicly about the idea of erecting a bronze statue somewhere in the Table Rock area commemorating Nik Wallenda's historic wirewalk across the Horseshoe Falls.
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Wed, Jul 18th 2012 12:15 pm
The Niagara River Greenway Commission has announced the vote on project consistency as determined by the commission for the 28th round of projects submitted to the Greenway Commission.
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Wed, Jul 18th 2012 12:15 pm
More than 370 physician practices and counting are now utilizing HEALTHeLINK, Western New York's clinical information exchange, to improve the quality of patient care through better access to clinical information.
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Wed, Jul 18th 2012 12:10 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has announced plans to construct a caesarean section delivery suite on its labor and delivery floor to serve the growing number of women delivering babies there.
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Tue, Jul 17th 2012 05:10 pm
Santa Fe was named "Best for Food" in the 2012 Rand McNally/USA Today "Best of the Road" competition. The New Mexico town topped five other destinations - including Lewiston - to take the title. The official announcement was made Tuesday afternoon as part of the Destination Marketing Association International annual convention in Seattle.
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Tue, Jul 17th 2012 09:40 am
Shatter I.T. and Sunnking Electronics hosted the fourth annual "ecyclebflo" event in Lafayette Square. Area residents and businesses brought 29,342 pounds of old or unwanted electronics for responsible recycling.
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Tue, Jul 17th 2012 09:15 am
Today is the day Lewiston residents will discover if their community is the winner of the Rand McNally/USA Today "Best of the Road" "Best for Food" competition. The big announcement will be made this afternoon in Seattle, and relayed to each nominated municipality. Check this website and our social media sites for the big news as it's presented.
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Tue, Jul 17th 2012 09:05 am
Officials at Roswell Park Cancer Institute applauded New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Monday for signing into law a measure that delays the age at which state residents can begin to expose themselves to indoor tanning.
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Tue, Jul 17th 2012 07:00 am
When Chris Castellani learned HAL was launching an $18.12 campaign to help fuel the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Queenston Heights and the War of 1812, he stepped up to the plate in a huge way.
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Tue, Jul 17th 2012 07:00 am
NCM Fathom Events and RiffTrax present hilarious cult classic with all-new live comedic commentary from the stars of "Mystery Science Theater 3000."
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Tue, Jul 17th 2012 07:00 am
The emphasis will be on holistic health, community gardening and good old-fashioned fun Saturday, July 21, when Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and the Niagara Arts & Cultural Center host summer festivals at two downtown locations.
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Tue, Jul 17th 2012 07:00 am
Join in on an August "hands-on" seminar at the Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse at Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 16 at 2510 Niagara Falls Blvd. (between Sy and Witmer roads) to create a tropical planter for $25. RSVP and payment are due in advance by Aug. 2.
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Mon, Jul 16th 2012 04:00 pm
On Monday, Rep. Kathy Hochul (NY-26) sent a letter to Kenneth Adams, president and CEO of Empire State Development Corp., in support of Niagara County's consolidated funding application to develop the Cambria Technology Park.
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Mon, Jul 16th 2012 03:35 pm
Celebrating upstate New York's unique history and scenic beauty, 500 bicycle riders from 36 states joined with state and local officials at Quackenbush Square in Albany Sunday to mark the completion of Parks & Trails New York's annual week-long bicycle tour from Buffalo to Albany.
The Albany celebration recognized the riders' achievement and highlighted the importance of the Erie Canalway Trail to upstate New York's quality of life and economy. When the Canalway Trail is finished, it will be the longest statewide trail in the U.S. It is 75 percent complete along its 524-mile total length.
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Mon, Jul 16th 2012 02:30 pm
Jeffrey O. Burnett, D.O., a board certified primary care physician, has joined the faculty at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's osteopathic family practice residency program.
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Mon, Jul 16th 2012 02:15 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, welcomes Clannad on Sunday, Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
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Mon, Jul 16th 2012 02:00 pm
The following report highlights the programming of ABC's "Good Afternoon America" during the show's premiere week of July 16-20. "Good Afternoon America" is a one-hour program anchored by Lara Spencer and Josh Elliott. The program will air for nine weeks, Monday-Friday at 2 p.m. on the ABC Television Network.
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