Wed, Mar 27th 2013 12:30 pm
Employees of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center voted overwhelmingly last Thursday to authorize their negotiating committee to plan a picket of the hospital if negotiations failed to achieve a settlement by week's end. When talks failed to progress last Friday, the employee committee notified the hospital that staff would picket on April 3 if no agreement was reached by that date.
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Wed, Mar 27th 2013 12:30 pm
CBS Corp. and Lionsgate announced late Tuesday that the companies have entered into a 50/50 partnership for the highly distributed entertainment cable network TVGN and the website TVGuide.com. The basic cable network, available in more than 80 million homes, will continue to be entertainment-focused, with a specific rebranding and programming strategy to be announced at a later date.
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Wed, Mar 27th 2013 12:30 pm
On Wednesday, Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, NY-25, sent a letter to Assistant Secretary Jo-Ellen Darcy of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, requesting that funding be made available for the repair all harbors in Lake Ontario impacted by "Superstorm" Sandy.
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Wed, Mar 27th 2013 12:30 pm
The New York State Senate has passed the state budget on time for the third consecutive year, Sen. Patrick M. Gallivan announced Wednesday. The spending plan adheres to a self-imposed 2 percent spending cap, contains significant tax relief for middle-class families and businesses, and also addresses some of the unique challenges facing Western New York.
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Wed, Mar 27th 2013 12:00 pm
With spring on our doorstep and a beautiful summer filled with family fun ahead, Artpark has put out the call to spruce up the green areas of the Earl W. Brydges Artpark State Park. Come and celebrate Parks & Trails New York and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation's "I Love My Park Day" on Saturday, May 4, at Artpark.
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Wed, Mar 27th 2013 08:00 am
State Sen. Patrick M. Gallivan has announced that, after weeks of negotiating, the final enacted state budget will include a provision to boost the film production industry in upstate New York.
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Wed, Mar 27th 2013 07:00 am
The DiMino Lower Niagara Running Series is gearing up for another great running season with a generous $10,000 donation from Anthony DiMino, owner of Tops in Lewiston, and the addition of three new races.
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Wed, Mar 27th 2013 07:00 am
The Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School faculty and staff have donated a $1,000 tuition waiver, which will benefit an incoming seventh grade student for the 2013-14 school year.
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Wed, Mar 27th 2013 07:00 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will host a dedication and blessing of its new inpatient medical-surgical unit at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The event will be held on the second floor of the hospital's Schoellkopf Building (S-2).
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 05:40 pm
Entrepreneurs will get another opportunity to make their business dreams come true in the upcoming fifth season of the Emmy-nominated series, "Shark Tank," the show where self-made business tycoons invest in the best businesses and products that America has to offer.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 05:30 pm
In one of sports' classic rivalries, Brian Gionta and the Montreal Canadiens (45 pts.) travel to TD Garden in Boston to take on Zdeno Chara and the Boston Bruins (45 pts.) in a head-to-head battle for the top spot in the Northeast Division, on NBC Sports Network's "Wednesday Night Rivalry" at 7:30 p.m.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 05:30 pm
Rebecca Lowe, who currently serves as co-host of ESPN UK's coverage of Premier League soccer, has signed a multi-year agreement with NBC Sports Group to serve as its host of the Premier League beginning in August, it was announced Tuesday.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 05:30 pm
The Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center board of directors confirmed its 2013 slate of officers and re-elected six incumbent board members to three-year terms at its annual meeting Monday.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 05:25 pm
Dr. Gary Praetzel, dean of Niagara University's College of Hospitality and Tourism Management, has been elected to the board of directors of the Darwin Martin House.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 05:25 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, has announced two pieces of energy legislation that he sponsors are expected to be passed by the New York State Senate by Tuesday evening.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 10:10 am
SPOILER ALERT: There was a shocking turn of events on Monday's midseason premiere of "Revolution." Find out why.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 09:55 am
Nationally syndicated morning talk show "LIVE with Kelly and Michael" will showcase an all-star lineup of musicians who will take the "LIVE" stage during March and April. Vibrant artists from rock to pop, country and rap will perform their latest hits and chat with the hosts.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 09:45 am
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is launching a slate of events focused on the breakthroughs in visual effects, beginning with a special advance screening of "Jurassic Park 3D" on April 2, and concluding with an exploration of the groundbreaking VFX techniques used in "Life of Pi" on May 6.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 09:40 am
The Queen City Roller Girls presents "Happy Days" roller derby bout on Saturday, March 30, at 7:30 p.m., at Rainbow Rink in North Tonawanda.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 09:40 am
CBS Sports and Turner Sports' exclusive live coverage of the 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship across TBS, CBS, TNT and truTV is averaging a 6.3/14 overnight rating/share, the highest rating for the opening week of the NCAA Tournament in 23 years, when the tournament expanded to its current format, according to Nielsen metered market ratings.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 09:35 am
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the ABC Television Network have announced the dates for the 86th and 87th Oscar presentations. The 86th and 87th Academy Awards will air live on ABC on "Oscar Sunday," March 2, 2014, and "Oscar Sunday," Feb. 22, 2015, respectively.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 09:30 am
On Monday, the State Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation that increases the penalty level for killing or injuring a police dog to a Class D felony. This legislation was sponsored by Sen. George D. Maziarz.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 09:25 am
The Women of the Moose, Lower Niagara, recently presented a donation to the Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence. The funds will be used to provide hair-styling services to residents in need.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 09:10 am
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month - both nationally and in Niagara County. To commemorate this month, Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara program participant Laura Welder and her mom, Jen, of Youngstown, accepted a proclamation from the Niagara County Legislature.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 09:10 am
The Buffalo Sabres have announced a new campaign aimed at preventing bullying by educating and spreading awareness of its harmful effects to children and young adults in Western New York. The campaign, which is a partnership between the Sabres and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children/New York Regional Office, is comprised of a series of anti-bullying videos featuring Sabres players, and two educational events in April and May that will further spread the anti-bullying message of the campaign.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 09:00 am
Historical Association of Lewiston Museum Director Pam Hauth shows off the professional-grade time capsule that arrived Monday.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 08:55 am
Congressman Brian Higgins is inviting students to participate in the annual congressional art competition, "An Artistic Discovery."
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 08:45 am
Tourism industry professionals are invited to gather at the Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls from May 1 to 3 for the annual "I Love New York" Empire State Tourism Conference, hosted by the New York State Travel & Vacation Association and the New York State Department of Economic Development, Division of Tourism (I Love New York).
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 08:40 am
Opening day for trout and salmon fishing is April 1, with high, cold water and icy banks and streambeds anticipated, which could make for a dangerous early season angling - particularly in northern areas of the state, said Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 08:35 am
New York State Bar Association President Seymour W. James Jr. has created a special committee to examine problems that formerly incarcerated individuals face upon release from prison or jail and the kind of services needed to help them lead productive lives.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 08:35 am
On Monday, the New York State Senate passed "Alix's Law," sponsored by Sen. Patrick M. Gallivan, R-C-I-Elma, to close a legal loophole and hold intoxicated drivers accountable for leaving the scene of an accident.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2013 04:15 pm
Town Hall, an upscale bistro in Lewiston, opened during the USA Today/Rand McNally "Best of the Road" mega food tour last June. The addition gave us all yet another option for dining on Center Street.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2013 10:40 am
The Monday after Thanksgiving, the lights went out on "Revolution."
Fans of the freshman NBC action-adventure have been in the dark - much like the characters on the show - and unsure about what the future holds for Charlie, Danny, Miles and Monroe. Tonight, the Peacock Network fires the power back up, bringing "Revolution" back for the first of 10 new episodes in a row.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2013 09:30 am
Plans have been revealed for the Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival's annual fundraiser.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2013 07:00 am
Four area schools have teamed up to raise money for Niagara Hospice in the "Homerun for Hospice" tournament, to be held April 9-10. Varsity and junior varsity baseball teams from Lew-Port, Wilson, Depew and Starpoint will compete on the field and off to raise money for Hospice.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2013 07:00 am
On May 1, marketing and sales managers, CEOs, webmasters and information technology specialists will have the opportunity to learn about search engine optimization in 2013 from SEO expert and national speaker Brian Bluff. Compu-Mail and the Niagara USA Chamber will cosponsor the seminar, which will detail how SEO works, how it has evolved, and how to use this knowledge to improve website effectiveness.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2013 07:00 am
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue hosts a volunteer/foster meeting on Tuesday, April 16, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St., in the community room. Heart of Niagara's directors, along with Dr. Kristen Ruest from the Village Vet of Lewiston, will be in attendance to answer questions about fostering, animal care and other volunteer opportunities.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2013 07:00 am
Dave Ruch and The Canal Street String Band will perform in concert on Saturday, April 13, at 7 p.m. at Youngstown First Presbyterian Church, 100 Church St.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2013 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston Senior Center will hold its annual "Spring Dance" on Tuesday, April 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 4361 Lower River Road. Entertainment will be by Second Time Around.
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Sat, Mar 23rd 2013 12:00 pm
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston said Monday it's their intention to not raise taxes in the 2013-14 budget; Tennis center to be built at WTS.
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