Tue, Jun 12th 2012 08:55 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto voted Monday in favor of the Internet system for tracking overprescribing, or I-STOP, legislation that would require doctors to file prescriptions for medications into an online database. Pharmacists would then access the database to confirm requests for medication that might be addictive or dangerous if abused.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 05:30 pm
A meeting was held Monday morning by Niagara USA hospitality constituents to discuss the most recent information regarding Nik Wallenda's June 15 wirewalk across Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 05:15 pm
"LIVE! with Kelly," host Kelly Ripa has announced a new search that will gladden the hearts of parents everywhere: "LIVE's Cutest Kid Search."
All parents think their children are the cutest, and now "LIVE" is giving them the chance to show they're right.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 05:15 pm
Steve Vai is a virtuoso guitarist, visionary composer, and consummate producer. At age 12, he started taking guitar lessons from Joe Satriani. At 18, he began his professional musical career transcribing for, and then playing with, the legendary Frank Zappa. More than three decades, 15-million in album sales, and three Grammy Awards later, Vai has proven himself, in his own right, one of music's true originals.
Vai performs at the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 05:15 pm
The Fabulous Thunderbirds featuring Kim Wilson will playing at the Bear's Den Showroom, at the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, 310 Fourth St., Niagara Falls, at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 6.
For more than 30 years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American band. The group's distinctive and powerful sound, influenced by a diversity of musical styles, manifested itself into a unique musical hybrid via such barnburners as "Tuff Enuff" and "Wrap It Up."
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 05:10 pm
Gordon Ramsay opens the doors to "Hotel Hell" with a two-night series premiere event Monday, Aug. 13 (8 p.m.), and Tuesday, Aug. 14 (8 p.m.), on FOX.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 03:55 pm
"SAL" the surgical robot completed its 50th surgery at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on Monday.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 02:35 pm
It's going to be a busy week at the Hard Rock Café Niagara Falls, USA, 333 Prospect St. (adjacent to Old Falls Street).
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 01:55 pm
New York State Independence Party Chairman Frank MacKay released the following statement Monday regarding his party's endorsement of Assemblyman John D. Ceretto for re-election in the 145th New York State Assembly District.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 12:50 pm
Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel will soon brighten the Niagara Falls skyline and greet visitors in a big way.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
Following this past weekend's final round performance with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Celil Refik Kaya of Turkey captured first place honors in the fourth biennial JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition. Eight classical guitarists, representing eight nations, competed throughout the week in the competition, presented by WNED and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
Kaya receive a prize package featuring $10,000 cash (U.S.); a return engagement with the BPO and appearances with the Virginia Symphony (where Falletta is music director), at the Round Top Music Festival in Texas and other venues; a concert guitar by Gabriel Hernandez Jimenez, Mexico; and a crystal trophy.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
This week marks the beginning of free concerts in the Village of Youngstown. Each Friday, from 7 until 9 p.m. in Falkner Park, bands will perform for guests and visitors.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
The scene around Delaware Park was a sea of pink Saturday as close to 7,000 participated in this year's Susan G. Komen Western New York Race for the Cure. Teams of runners and walkers have raised more than $500,000 to date in the fight against breast cancer, with more donations expected as additional fundraising continues.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
Lewiston-Porter Middle School technology teacher Mr. Mark Rivard and his tech students have been working furiously on making wooden candleholders for Lewiston Relay For Life's luminaria ceremony.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
The David Nolf Band opens for The Audition and Marianas Trench on Wednesday, June 13, at The Rapids Theatre, 1711 Main St., Niagara Falls. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the 7 p.m. event.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
Since the summer of 1995, Jesse Gooch, owner of Painters Plus, has hosted an annual party for family and friends. This party came to be known as "GoochFest." Gooch has donated funds raised at this event to local charities, including The Lions Club of Wheatfield and Niagara Hospice.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti has announced that bill S.5509B, which he sponsored, would amend the tax law to specify what percentage of the public safety communications surcharge funds shall go to counties and local governments.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
Officers for 2012-13 for Grand Island Professional Women's Chapter, New York State Women Inc., will be installed at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 21, in Four Points by Sheraton, Buffalo Avenue in Niagara Falls. Susan Mager, resident of New York State Women, will install chapter officers.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University announces that the opening reception for a new exhibition presented in conjunction with the War of 1812 Bicentennial Celebration will take place from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 10, at the museum.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
Preparations are now under way for the annual Cruise & Schmooze. The 2012 edition of the Niagara River Cruise & Schmooze, which benefits Niagara Hospice, will take place on Friday, July 13.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
Pubfest 2012 is set for June 15-17 and promises to be bigger and better than ever.
"It's going to be gigantic, this year is by far the biggest ever," said Ken Scibetta, founder of Pubfest and co-owner of the Lewiston Village Pub on Center Street.
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Sat, Jun 9th 2012 07:00 am
Town of Porter announces it will conduct registration for those interested in participating in its summer recreation program, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, June 27 and 28, at the Stevenson Elementary School gym in Ransomville.
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Sat, Jun 9th 2012 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston Republican Committee reports incumbent Ernest K. Krell has announced his candidacy for re-election to Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees. It also announces its endorsement of newcomer Nicholas Conde for election to the Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees. The election is Tuesday, June 19.
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Sat, Jun 9th 2012 07:00 am
Lewiston-Porter High School announces that Chiavetta's barbecue chicken dinners will be on sale at this year's Relay For Life of Lewiston, taking place Saturday, June 16, on the Lew-Port High School track. Dinners will be sold from 4 to 7 p.m. that day with all proceeds going to benefit the American Cancer Society.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2012 02:55 pm
Mrs. Percival's third grade class at Huth Road Elementary School recently created nine fleece blankets for Project Linus as an end of the year community service project.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2012 02:50 pm
Every year, New York state offers a license-free fishing weekend, always the last full weekend in June. On Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24, you will be able to fish any and all New York state waters without a license.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2012 02:40 pm
Niagara Feline Friends is running another low-cost spay/neuter clinic for cats. The clinic is open to anyone - regardless of income. The cost is $75, which also includes distemper and rabies shots.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2012 12:20 pm
"The Fairy House Festival" returns to Artpark on June 9 and 10. From noon until 5 p.m. each day, the event will feature art activities; hundreds of fairy houses designed by schools, Scout troops and community youth groups; special dance performances; artist-created exhibits; storytelling; and magical surprises. Tickets are $5 in advance ($6 day of festival) and are on sale now.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2012 09:00 am
More than 120 NU employees tackled community service projects throughout Western New York on Thursday. It was all part of the university's Day of Service, an annual tradition for faculty and staff in reflection of NU's Vincentian heritage.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2012 09:00 am
Ernst & Young LLP, a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, advisory services and strategic growth markets, presented Niagara University with a $9,625 contribution Friday, made possible through the company's Matching Gifts Program.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2012 09:00 am
Good things come in threes. Construction is nearing completion for the new hotel tower at Seneca Allegany Casino; construction begins soon for the re-designed Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino; and now Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel will announces a major construction project of its own - one that will again change the Niagara Falls skyline.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2012 07:00 am
Walmart announced this week it will be hiring approximately 300 associates to work at the new North Tonawanda store, which is slated to open in August at 866 Niagara Falls Blvd. To facilitate applications, the retailer has set up a temporary hiring center at 2850 Niagara Falls Blvd., in the Town of Amherst.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2012 07:00 am
The SPCA Serving Erie County is seeking individuals and families to become foster care "parents" for cats and kittens, along with other animals requiring temporary homes when shelter cages are full.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2012 07:00 am
Grand Island Supervisor Mary Cooke, Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs and Assemblyman John Ceretto met this past week to urge the New York State Thruway Authority to postpone its plan to close the Grand Island EZPass Walk-In Center on Grand island Boulevard until an alternative solution can be found to address the region's unique transportation needs.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2012 07:00 am
Relay For Life of Grand Island is set to take place this weekend at Grand Island High School. The event will start at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 8, and continue through the night until 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 9.
This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the Grand Island Relay For Life. The theme of the 2012 Relay For Life is "A Million Steps of Hope" with Relay organizers aiming to hit the one million dollar mark this year, which will be quite the accomplishment.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2012 07:00 am
Pierogi, popcorn, local honey, in-season fruits and vegetables and plenty more can be found on Wednesdays, starting June 13, at the Wheatfield Farmers Market.
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Thu, Jun 7th 2012 01:20 pm
After a record number of votes were cast, Olcott Beach topped the leader board in WFN: World Fishing Network's "Ultimate Fishing Town" contest. The town will receive a $25,000 community donation to be used toward a fishing-related project, plus a fully produced feature story to be aired on WFN.
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Thu, Jun 7th 2012 01:05 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, May 21, to Sunday, May 27, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 78 response calls during this period
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Thu, Jun 7th 2012 01:00 pm
The Adams Volunteer Fire Co. Auxiliary will conduct its annual "Craft and Treasure Sale" on Saturday, June 9, on the fire company grounds at 7113 Nash Road, Wheatfield.
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Thu, Jun 7th 2012 01:00 pm
The Bergholz Volunteer Fire Co. and Ladies Auxiliary's monthly chowder and baked goods sale begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 9, at the truck hall on Niagara Road in Bergholz.
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