Wed, Mar 13th 2013 11:30 pm
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan awarded more than $182 million Wednesday to renew support for 653 local homeless housing and service programs in New York state.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2013 11:30 pm
Buffalo Bishop Richard J. Malone released the following statement Wednesday:
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Wed, Mar 13th 2013 11:30 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto delivered more than 500 constituent emails to the office of Gov. Cuomo and spoke with him Wednesday asking for a full restoration of funding for developmental disability programs in this year's final budget.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2013 11:30 pm
In an effort to protect the lives of consumers and firefighters, Assemblyman John Ceretto is pleased to announce his co-sponsored bill (A.1041) preventing retailers from selling electrical products with fraudulent Underwriter's Laboratory (UL) labels passed the Assembly on Wednesday.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2013 03:00 pm
Tully's Good Times Restaurants in Amherst, Clarence and Cheektowaga have joined forces with the Special Olympics-Western New York Region to raise money for the upcoming Special Olympics New York State Summer Games starting on June 14.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2013 12:45 pm
The 26th president of Niagara University will be the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., D.Min.
The Catholic and Vincentian institution announced Maher, currently the executive vice president for mission and student services at St. John's University, would succeed the Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2013 10:55 am
The Niagara County Industrial Development Agency board of directors conducted its annual reorganizational meeting on Wednesday. Scott P. Kiedrowski, the clerk and treasurer and registrar of vital statistics for the City of North Tonawanda, was elected chairman. He will have time to consider his slate of officers, as well as committee chairs and members, which will be voted on at the April 17 board of directors meeting.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2013 08:15 am
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, has announced that River North Dance Chicago will be professional artists-in-residence March 18-22. This residency will also include visits to local hospitals in support of the Center's "Arts in Healthcare" initiative.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2013 08:15 am
It's the perfect recipe for the ultimate food battle when the best amateur cooks in America put their signature dishes to the test against six professional chefs in "Food Fighters," a high-stakes culinary game coming to NBC. Television personality, author and food enthusiast Adam Richman hosts the series, which takes culinary sparring to a whole new level.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2013 08:15 am
The Ontario Junior Hockey League has announced that Michael Peca of the Buffalo Jr. Sabres was named the recipient of the 2012-13 OJHL Coach of the Year Award. Peca is a former Buffalo Sabres captain.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2013 08:15 am
State Sen. George Maziarz announced the New York State Senate unanimously approved legislation (S.1095) he sponsored to expand and rename the Niagara Wine Trail and Niagara Escarpment Wine Trail. In effect, the wine trails would be enlarged to encompass all of Orleans County and Western Monroe County, bringing more wineries than ever into the popular wine trails' network.
"The wine industry in the greater Niagara Region is growing so fast that our laws designating the various wine trails must keep up with the pace of growth," Maziarz said. "Agritourism is an important part of the regional economy and the state must act now to support it."
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Wed, Mar 13th 2013 08:10 am
The New York State Senate has approved a 2013-14 budget resolution, proposed by the Senate Majority Coalition, that focuses on helping businesses create new jobs, investing additional funds in education and transportation, providing mandate relief to local governments, and restoring proposed cuts to women's health programs as well programs for the developmentally disabled.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2013 08:10 am
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman Tuesday joined 37 states and the District of Columbia in announcing a multimillion settlement with Google over its unauthorized collection of data from unsecured wireless networks nationwide.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2013 08:10 am
State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera and Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Kenneth Adams have announced a new state-wide employer outreach tour called "Work For Success" that provides training and employment for the formerly incarcerated. The tour will begin with outreach events in New York City, Albany, Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2013 08:05 am
Researchers from Roswell Park Cancer Institute and four collaborating institutions have evaluated the effectiveness of a novel curriculum to safely train surgeons on the da Vinci Surgical System, which is used to perform robot-assisted surgeries.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2013 08:00 am
After 17 years on the air at WGRZ, and 25 years in radio and television in Western New York, Pete Gallivan is trading in his microphone and camera. He has accepted a job in government, outside of television.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2013 08:00 am
The Western New York Regional Council has announced that its workgroup on tourism will host three public input sessions to seek feedback on the "Path Through History," a program aimed at increasing heritage tourism across New York state.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2013 08:00 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-C-Lewiston, helped pass legislation he co-sponsored to support the development of the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad as a premier destination for both academic research and tourism.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2013 08:00 am
More than 2,500 guests will fill The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls, 101 Old Falls St., for the 31st annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration, hosted by the Ancient Order of Hibernians
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Tue, Mar 12th 2013 03:00 pm
Artpark in Lewiston is kicking off its 40th anniversary season with a gala evening on Saturday, June 1. The celebration event will take place in the scenic Outdoor Amphitheater area overlooking the Niagara River gorge. The evening will be highlighted by entertainment and a gala dinner.
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Tue, Mar 12th 2013 11:20 am
As announced Tuesday morning exclusively on ABC's "Good Morning America," newly engaged Sean Lowe ("The Bachelor") is to join the cast of "Dancing with the Stars."
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Tue, Mar 12th 2013 11:10 am
"Wednesday Night Rivalry" continues tomorrow night on NBC Sports Network featuring the Philadelphia Flyers against the New Jersey Devils at 7:30 p.m. The two Atlantic Division rivals are separated by only 90 miles, and have clashed in many memorable playoff series. Coverage begins with "NHL Live" at 6:30 p.m.
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Tue, Mar 12th 2013 11:00 am
The Great Lakes Seaway Trail "Blue Byway Seminar" set for April 13 at the Clarion Conference Center and Marina in Dunkirk features the worlds of forensic weather forecasting, shipwrecks and underwater exploration, maritime history, and coastal recreation - including diving and paddlesports.
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Tue, Mar 12th 2013 07:00 am
Niagara University's Office of Continuing Education, in collaboration with Sodexo food services, is presenting a sushi-cooking demonstration on Friday, March 22, with renowned executive chef Billy O'Donnell.
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Mon, Mar 11th 2013 11:05 pm
Dean Norton, president of New York farm Bureau, released the following statement on Monday:
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Mon, Mar 11th 2013 11:00 pm
On Monday, the New York State Senate approved a 2013-14 budget resolution, proposed by the Senate Majority Coalition, that focuses on helping businesses create new jobs, investing additional funds in education and transportation, providing mandate relief to local governments, and restoring proposed cuts to women's health programs as well programs for the developmentally disabled.
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Mon, Mar 11th 2013 11:00 pm
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and ways and means committee Chairman Herman D. Farrell Jr. announced Monday the Assembly's 2013-14 budget proposal of nearly $142 billion, which closes an estimated $1.4 billion budget gap, increases aid to struggling municipalities statewide, helps communities rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, and makes critical restorations to social services programs and to providers of services to individuals with disabilities.
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Mon, Mar 11th 2013 10:25 pm
With competition brewing steadily in the coffee category, Dunkin' Donuts has been recognized once again for keeping guests running with a superior experience. For the seventh straight year, Dunkin' Donuts has been ranked No. 1 in customer loyalty in the coffee category by the Brand Keys customer loyalty engagement index.
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Mon, Mar 11th 2013 10:20 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, helped pass the Assembly budget resolution Monday, which increased state education aid to schools by $834 million on a year-to-year basis, secured $120 million to better treat the developmentally disabled, enhanced aid to community college students and provided additional funding for local road and bridge work.
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Mon, Mar 11th 2013 10:20 pm
As the B. Thomas Golisano Center for Integrated Sciences takes shape on the south side of campus, Niagara University faculty members continue to investigate ways to furnish the state-of-the-art facility with the latest in scientific instrumentation.
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Mon, Mar 11th 2013 10:15 pm
Turner Sports and CBS Sports have announced the lineup of broadcast teams for the third year of combined coverage of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship.
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Mon, Mar 11th 2013 10:15 pm
NBC will begin production on "Renovation Nation," a new home makeover competition event that will showcase the talents of the most accomplished designers and home renovators in the country, revealing stunning transformations week after week. Nate Berkus, host and executive producer, will not only guide the audience through the process, but will also serve as judge and advocate, mentoring the contestants week to week.
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Mon, Mar 11th 2013 10:15 pm
Retailers Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue and Express pledged $855,000 toward seven "showstopping" designs featured in the season two debut.
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Mon, Mar 11th 2013 10:15 pm
Beginning Wednesday, March 13, several roads around First Niagara Center will be shut down due to the start of construction on the HARBORcenter property. Also beginning Wednesday morning, patrons of the Sabres Store and the arena box office will be able to park in the arena's parking ramp at no charge.
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Mon, Mar 11th 2013 10:15 pm
Niagara Tourism & Convention Corp., Visit Buffalo Niagara and Wyoming County Chamber & Tourism are partnering with www.TripCentral.ca to participate in a Canadian consumer based marketing and sales program now through March 31.
The overall program is being conducted and managed by TripCentral.ca, one of Canada's largest and most established Internet drive vacation distributors. Accommodations and attractions from all three counties are participating in the "Vacation Station," a live branded kiosk in Toronto's Union Station (the main transportation hub in the region and busiest building in Canada).
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Mon, Mar 11th 2013 09:10 am
The pre-order deadline for Easter flowers and arrangements has been extended until Tuesday, March 12. The floral decorations are provided by the Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse of Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara.
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Mon, Mar 11th 2013 07:00 am
In recognition of The Fresh Air Fund's 137th summer of bringing together New York City children and volunteer host families in New York, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has recognized March 20 "Fresh Air Fund Day" throughout the state.
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Mon, Mar 11th 2013 07:00 am
The Lewiston Garden Club is now seeking candidates for its $1,000 scholarship for 2013.
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Mon, Mar 11th 2013 07:00 am
As all three Seneca Casinos in Western New York continue to grow and the expanded Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino prepares for a fall 2013 opening, Seneca Gaming Corp. will provide multiple job fairs this spring to increase its team member base.
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Mon, Mar 11th 2013 07:00 am
Honor Flight Buffalo will begin its fourth year of flying World War II veterans on May 11 and June 15.
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