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Fair is 'Springsational'
Thu, Apr 11th 2013 11:30 am
The "Springsational" craft and vendor fair will be held Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at St. Peter Lutheran School, North Ridge (gymnasium), 4169 Church Road, Cambria (between Route 104 and Route 93).
Kegling
Wed, Apr 10th 2013 08:00 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Niagara presented a "Bowling Blender" Wednesday at the new Lewiston Event Center.
Niagara County set to draft top BRAC defenders
Wed, Apr 10th 2013 12:50 pm
Niagara County leaders intent on protecting the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station and its 3,000 jobs are set to hire a consulting firm specializing in protecting military installations from defense cuts as the Obama administration gears up to potentially launch a new round of base closures.
'The Voice' completes 'Blind Auditions' as coaches ready their 48 artists for 'Battle Rounds'
Wed, Apr 10th 2013 12:35 pm
"Battle Rounds" begin Monday with previously named advisers Hillary Scott, Sheryl Crow, Joel Madden and Pharrell Williams joining forces with Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Usher and Shakira to prepare teams for next phase of competition.
Statement from the National Rifle Association on background checks
Wed, Apr 10th 2013 12:35 pm
The National Rifle Association released this statement on Wednesday:
Old Fort Niagara commemorates outbreak of revolution
Wed, Apr 10th 2013 12:35 pm
On April 20-21, visitors to Old Fort Niagara will have the opportunity to explore the beginnings of the American Revolution with musket firings, storytelling, living history programs and ceremonies honoring veterans of more modern wars.
Lewiston Art Festival goes green and takes a village with it
Wed, Apr 10th 2013 12:15 pm
Village of Lewiston Mayor Terry Collesano recently issued a proclamation designating Aug. 10-11 as the "Art of Green Weekend."
Western New York to join Million March Against Child Abuse
Wed, Apr 10th 2013 12:00 pm
For the first time in American history, on April 22, people in 200 cities and 45 states will join and will walk together in solidarity to raise awareness of child abuse and crimes against children at the inaugural Million March Against Child Abuse.
Tops Friendly Markets wins CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity's Business of the Year Award
Wed, Apr 10th 2013 12:00 pm
Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in upstate New York, northern Pennsylvania and western Vermont, has announced the company has won CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity's (CenterState CEO's) Business of the Year Award in the "more than 50 employee" category.
Marianas Trench at Artpark
Wed, Apr 10th 2013 12:00 pm
Artpark will host Canadian pop-rock band Marianas Trench with Air Dubai for a concert Saturday, June 15.
The Tragically Hip to headline Buffalo Outer Harbor Concert Series
Wed, Apr 10th 2013 11:00 am
Western New York welcomes back The Tragically Hip with special guest Grace Potter & The Nocturnals for a performance Friday, July 19. The event is part of The Outer Harbor Concert Series.
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue needs volunteers
Wed, Apr 10th 2013 07:00 am
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue took in its first dog rescues recently, adoptions are underway and the organization is growing and needs more volunteers. The public is invited to attend a volunteer/foster meeting this Tuesday, April 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lewiston Public Library (Community Room), 305 S. Eighth St.
Second annual Seneca Allegany Casino RV show April 11-14
Wed, Apr 10th 2013 07:00 am
With spring weather finally here in Western New York and Northwest Pennsylvania, people are beginning to think "road trips" and entertainment. Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel will offer the best of both worlds from April 11-14 with the second annual Seneca Allegany Casino RV show, presented by Colton RV.
Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy holding info session April 10
Wed, Apr 10th 2013 07:00 am
The Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy is holding an information session at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10. The event will take place in Dunleavy Hall, Room 127, on the campus of Niagara University.
25th annual Development Disabilities Awareness Day is May 23
Wed, Apr 10th 2013 07:00 am
The silver anniversary Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day conference is on Thursday, May 23. It will feature Western New York professionals and businesses that specialize in services for people with developmental disabilities. The full-day conference will be held at The Conference Center Niagara Falls, 101 Old Falls St.
Registration now open for 5th annual 'Run With the Rapids' 5K
Tue, Apr 9th 2013 06:50 pm
Registration is now open for the fifth annual "Run with the Rapids" 5K, on Saturday, May 18, in downtown Niagara Falls. This USA Track & Field-sanctioned race benefits the Downtown Niagara Falls Business Association.
CoBank's Robert Engel named to Niagara University board of trustees
Tue, Apr 9th 2013 06:45 pm
Robert B. Engel, president and chief executive officer of CoBank, has been named to the board of trustees of Niagara University. His election was announced by the Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., president of the university.
Grisanti appoints Hamburg firefighter as fire/EMS liaison
Tue, Apr 9th 2013 06:45 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-I-60, recently announced the appointment of Hamburg resident Ric Dimpfl as his fire, EMS and emergency services liaison for the Southtowns portion of the 60th New York State Senate District.
Lighthouse Cafe welcomes Immanuel
Tue, Apr 9th 2013 06:45 pm
Immanuel returns to The Lighthouse Cafe, 555 Davison Road, Lockport, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. Immanuel will be "unplugged" as band members bring their own style of original contemporary Christian music to The Lighthouse Cafe.
LCA presents The Discovery Series: 'Art & Mystery of Chocolate'
Tue, Apr 9th 2013 06:35 pm
The second guest speaker in Lewiston Council on the Arts' new Discovery Series is Susanne Schillings, pastry chef and owner of Exclusively Schillings. Her presentation, "Art & Mystery of Chocolate," will take place on Wednesday, April 17, at 7 p.m., in the Historic Lewiston Opera Hall, 732 Center St.
'So You Think You Can Dance' to debut with two-night premiere
Tue, Apr 9th 2013 06:35 pm
"So You Think You Can Dance" returns for its historic 10th season with a two-night season premiere event showcasing America's talented dancers during the audition rounds Tuesday, May 14 (8 p.m.), and Wednesday, May 15 (9 p.m.), on FOX.
2013 NCAA Championship Game featuring Louisville over Michigan scores 18 percent boost in ratings
Tue, Apr 9th 2013 06:30 pm
CBS Sports and Turner Sports' exclusive live coverage of the 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship game on Monday, April 8, which saw Louisville beat Michigan on CBS, delivered an average overnight household rating/share of 14.3/23, up 18 percent versus last year's 12.1/19, according to Nielsen.
2013 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship on TBS, CBS, TNT and truTV is most-watched tournament in 19 years
Tue, Apr 9th 2013 06:30 pm
The 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship across CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV is the most-watched NCAA Tournament in 19 years, according to Nielsen.
48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards posts biggest audience in 15 years
Tue, Apr 9th 2013 06:25 pm
The 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards led CBS to a Sunday night victory as the night's top program in viewers and demographics with the event's highest measures in viewers since 1998, in households and adults 18-49 since 2001, and in adults 25-54 since 2000, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for April 7.
The Rolling Stones kick off '50 And Counting' tour
Tue, Apr 9th 2013 06:20 pm
The Rolling Stones, who rocked London and New York in 2012, have announced they will kick off their "50 And Counting" tour in Los Angeles at the STAPLES Center on May 2 (provide there is no playoff game). The tour debut will be followed by performances in Oakland, San Jose, Las Vegas, Anaheim, Toronto, Chicago, Boston and Philadelphia.
Goo Goo Dolls' 'Rebel Beat' video premieres; new album 'Magnetic' out June 11
Tue, Apr 9th 2013 06:15 pm
Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated Goo Goo Dolls premiered the video for their new song "Rebel Beat" Tuesday on VH1.com. The P.R. Brown-directed video will premiere on the VH1 Top 20 Countdown April 13.
'American Ninja Warrior' leaps back with new episodes, upgraded courses, fresh format
Tue, Apr 9th 2013 06:15 pm
NBC and Esquire Network (formerly G4) are teaming once again to bring the heart-racing obstacle course competition series "American Ninja Warrior" to television this summer. The show will air weekly on Esquire Network and then NBC on consecutive days, with original episodes on each network.
Congressman Collins pushing for more accurate national employment picture
Tue, Apr 9th 2013 06:15 pm
Congressman Chris Collins, NY-27, is co-sponsoring legislation in the House of Representatives that would help create a more accurate picture of America's unemployment problem.
DiNapoli reaches agreement with five companies to disclose political spending
Tue, Apr 9th 2013 06:10 pm
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has announced he has reached agreement with five Fortune 500 companies - Southwest Airlines, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Plum Creek Timber Company, Harley-Davidson and Noble Energy - to disclose political spending made with corporate funds.
Big-time jazz returns to Artpark with two Mainstage shows
Tue, Apr 9th 2013 06:10 pm
Two of the most celebrated names in jazz will perform at Artpark's Mainstage Theater as part of the venue's summer-long 40th anniversary celebration: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis on June 24, and Chick Corea & The Vigil on Aug. 2.
'Fashion Star' contestants collaborate to create two separate pieces for one complete look
Tue, Apr 9th 2013 06:00 pm
In the fifth episode of NBC's reality competition show "Fashion Star," the contestants were challenged to work in unexpected pairs with teammates to develop separate pieces that form one cohesive look.
'The Voice': Monique Abbadie, Warren Stone, Audrey Karrasch and Savannah Berry are week two standouts
Mon, Apr 8th 2013 04:15 pm
INTERVIEWS: While there were many chair turns in week two of NBC's "The Voice," a fearsome foursome stood out among those advancing to the "Battle Rounds."
Schneiderman tours Rochester gun show, announces new agreements with gun show operators
Mon, Apr 8th 2013 11:00 am
After a tour of one of the largest gun shows in the state of New York, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced that three more gun show operators have agreed to follow the model gun show procedures developed by the his office to promote uniform gun show operations across the state.
M&T Bank, Buffalo Philharmonic, and United Way team up to send students to concerts
Mon, Apr 8th 2013 10:55 am
As the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra prepares for its May 8 performance at "Spring For Music" at Carnegie Hall, it has partnered with M&T Bank and United Way in New York City to send underserved students to concerts.
Buffalo Sabres: 'Fan Appreciation Night' returns April 26
Mon, Apr 8th 2013 10:50 am
The Buffalo Sabres have announced the return of their popular "Fan Appreciation Night" to mark the team's final home game of the 2012-13 regular season against the New York Islanders on April 26.
Cooking Channel serves up some slices with a side of adventure in new series 'Pizza Cuz'
Mon, Apr 8th 2013 10:50 am
Cooking Channel takes viewers along for a mouth-watering exploration of pizza across the country through the eyes and taste buds of two pizza aficionados in "Pizza Cuz," premiering Monday, May 6, at 9 p.m.
John Fogerty, Faith Hill, Florida Georgia Line with Nelly, The Band Perry to perform at 'ACM Presents: Tim McGraw's Superstar Summer Night'
Mon, Apr 8th 2013 10:50 am
Music luminaries John Fogerty and Faith Hill, along with hot new country chart-toppers Florida Georgia Line in a special collaboration with Nelly, and country music stars The Band Perry have been added to the all-star artist lineup scheduled to perform at "ACM Presents: Tim McGraw's Superstar Summer Night."
New Directions Youth & Family Services to host Wyndham Lawn Home for Children job fair at Henrietta G. Lewis Campus School
Mon, Apr 8th 2013 09:05 am
New Directions Youth and Family Services, a Western New York leader in providing services for at-risk children and families, will host a Wyndham Lawn Home for Children job fair on Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m.until 2 p.m. at Henrietta G. Lewis Campus School, 6395 Old Niagara Road, Lockport.
Lewiston Lions entertain, donate to Historical Association of Lewiston
Mon, Apr 8th 2013 09:05 am
The Lewiston Lions Club recently welcomed members of the Historical Association of Lewiston.
Choir performs at St. Peter's
Mon, Apr 8th 2013 07:00 am
The Association Free Lutheran Bible School Concert Choir will present a music concert at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6167 Walmore Road, Sanborn, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9. It is free and open to the public.
 

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