Fri, May 1st 2015 01:25 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced $8 million in grants available through the Department of Veterans' Affairs for adaptive sports programs for veterans. Adaptive sports are activities that have been modified or designed specifically for those with disabilities.
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Fri, May 1st 2015 12:20 pm
Niagara Tourism & Convention Corp. is pleased to announce Niagara Falls has been named the Best Kid-Friendly Destination by USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice travel award contest.
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Fri, May 1st 2015 11:40 am
Congressman Chris Collins, R-NY-27, announced Thursday $7,700,000 in funding for construction of the remotely piloted aircraft facilities at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.
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Fri, May 1st 2015 07:00 am
The New York Power Authority, in collaboration with WNY STEM, will host a STEM-STEAM career day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at the Niagara Power Vista, 5777 Lewiston Road. The event is held in observance of STEM-STEAM Month.
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Thu, Apr 30th 2015 01:35 pm
Summer nights in Western New York promise to be a little hotter and the stars even brighter, thanks to the "Summer Rush" entertainment lineup announced today by Seneca Resorts & Casinos.
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Thu, Apr 30th 2015 01:25 pm
More than 220 volunteers from Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center and the Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence were honored at the annual volunteer recognition luncheon Tuesday at the Niagara Falls Country Club.
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Thu, Apr 30th 2015 01:20 pm
Randy Fenton, general maintenance supervisor for the New York Power Authority's Niagara Power Project, and supervisor of the ice boom's installation and removal, submitted these photos capturing the removal of last strings of the ice boom before it retires to its summer home.
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Thu, Apr 30th 2015 01:20 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto announced libraries across New York will receive a $5 million increase in aid after the Assembly passed the 2015-16 state budget earlier this month.
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Thu, Apr 30th 2015 01:00 pm
The competition keeps getting hotter on "American Idol XIV." Wednesday night, host Ryan Seacrest revealed the top four finalists - Clark Beckham, Nick Fradiani, Jax and Rayvon Owen - who will move one note closer to winning the competition. Tyanna Jones of Jacksonville, Florida, was eliminated.
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Thu, Apr 30th 2015 01:00 pm
At this year's "Patriotic Pops" concert, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will honor the military not only onstage, but at the box office, too.
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Wed, Apr 29th 2015 07:45 pm
The Silo Restaurant is open today and tomorrow for training and officially opens for the season Friday. Stop in for a signature "Haystack" sandwich or try one of the many grilled-to-perfection menu items.
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Wed, Apr 29th 2015 07:25 pm
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. today announced an exciting concert lineup for summer 2015 on Buffalo's waterfront. This year, ECHDC is proud to announce that, with the support of its sponsors, Canalside will have 12 free Thursday concerts - two more than last year - that run from June 4 to Aug. 20.
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Wed, Apr 29th 2015 05:30 pm
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. today announced its extended summer 2015 concert lineup at Canalside. The list of free Thursday concerts on Buffalo's waterfront includes:
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Wed, Apr 29th 2015 03:55 pm
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue will participate in the Lewiston-area's 10 Mile Garage Sale, which will take place Friday, June 12, through Sunday, June 14.
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Wed, Apr 29th 2015 03:50 pm
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Wed, Apr 29th 2015 03:35 pm
Marlen Krause, a student matriculating toward a dual degree from Niagara University and the International University of Applied Sciences in Germany, was recognized during the 2015 Korea America Hospitality and Tourism Educators Association Conference, held April 17-18 in Las Vegas.
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Wed, Apr 29th 2015 03:35 pm
Steve Wozniak, who helped to revolutionize the personal computer industry as co-founder of Apple Computer, will speak at the University at Buffalo at 8 p.m. tonight in Alumni Arena as part of UB's Distinguished Speakers Series.
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Wed, Apr 29th 2015 08:55 am
Two contestants - both from Team Blake - were eliminated from "The Voice" Tuesday night. Hannah Kirby and Corey Kent White garnered the lowest number of votes and lost out to fellow bottom three singer India Carney (Team Christina) in the Twitter fan save.
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Wed, Apr 29th 2015 08:40 am
Lifelong Pendleton resident and current Wendelville Fire Chief Joel Maerten announced Tuesday he is running for town supervisor.
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Wed, Apr 29th 2015 08:20 am
David Johnson and Ellie Falletta invite readers to join them in celebrating the strength and resilience of the Nepalese people at a Nepal earthquake relief fundraiser tonight.
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Wed, Apr 29th 2015 07:00 am
Smelt is anadromous - a fish that is born in fresh water - and it returns to the sea as a juvenile. It spends most of its life in salt water before returning to fresh water again to spawn. The cycle then repeats.
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Tue, Apr 28th 2015 06:30 pm
Grand Island Fire Co. firefighters responded to an alarm of fire Tuesday afternoon at an address on Huth Road across from Huth Road Elementary School.
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Tue, Apr 28th 2015 05:55 pm
State Sen. Rob Ortt today is encouraging the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority to apply for a transportation grant program that would help keep fixed bus routes and paratransit services from being cut.
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Tue, Apr 28th 2015 05:25 pm
The New York Power Authority has received an award from the National Hydropower Association for habitat restoration on a small but ecologically important island on the Niagara River in the Town of Grand Island.
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Tue, Apr 28th 2015 05:20 pm
Timothy J. Waterman, the CEO of the Seneca Nation Health System, has been elected to a three-year term on the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center board of directors.
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Tue, Apr 28th 2015 05:20 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, recently announced he supports legislation that would expedite the process for critically ill patients to receive medical marijuana in New York. The bill was introduced today in front of dozens of Compassionate Care NY supporters at the Capitol.
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Tue, Apr 28th 2015 02:35 pm
More than 20 tons of toxic waste and 40 tons of electronic waste were turned into the Niagara County Refuse District at a Sunday morning collection in North Tonawanda, the chairwoman of the Niagara County Refuse District's oversight committee announced Monday night.
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Tue, Apr 28th 2015 02:30 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo today reminded New Yorkers to sign up to volunteer at their favorite state park or historic site as part of the fourth annual "I Love My Park Day," to be held this Saturday, May 2.
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Tue, Apr 28th 2015 02:30 pm
In 2014, the Social Security Administration closed a field office in Amherst. In 2008, an office was closed in Cheektowaga. This happened with little advance warning, no public input and insufficient justification, said Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26.
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Tue, Apr 28th 2015 02:25 pm
Residents doing some spring cleaning and hoping to donate items are encouraged to take part in "Earth Day in May" from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2.
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Tue, Apr 28th 2015 02:25 pm
The Auxiliary of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will host its second annual "Famous Rib & Chicken Dinner" from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 18, at the Bakery Restaurant, 3004 Niagara St., Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Apr 28th 2015 02:25 pm
Niagara University's College of Education, for several years, has sought to provide access to quality science, technology, engineering and math education for children - especially girls and low-income youths, who studies show enter the STEM fields at the lowest rates.
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Tue, Apr 28th 2015 02:25 pm
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue will be present with adoptable dogs from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. this Saturday, May 2, at Budwey's Supermarket, 535 Division St., North Tonawanda.
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Tue, Apr 28th 2015 08:35 am
The Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention at the University at Buffalo will again join forces with Hodgson Russ LLP and M&T Bank for another "BAND Against Bullying" school arts competition to be held at 7 p.m. today in the Center for the Arts on the UB North Campus.
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Tue, Apr 28th 2015 08:25 am
Significant steps have been taken in the movement to end women's inequality in New York, as Assemblyman John Ceretto and fellow Assembly colleagues passed legislation, A.6075 Monday to ensure equal pay for equal work for New York women.
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Tue, Apr 28th 2015 07:00 am
Law enforcement personnel who died in the line of duty will be honored at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at the 18th annual Niagara Interfaith Chaplaincy Police Memorial Service.
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Tue, Apr 28th 2015 07:00 am
The Erie County Department of Environment & Planning, in cooperation with the Town of Amherst, Erie Community College, and Northeast Southtowns Solid Waste Management has announced hazardous household waste drop-off days.
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Mon, Apr 27th 2015 05:00 pm
The Western New York Power Proceeds Allocation Board today voted to recommend nearly $140,000 in funding to Cambria Asphalt Products Inc. and Buffalo Niagara Enterprise.
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Mon, Apr 27th 2015 04:55 pm
The winners of the 20th annual Lewiston Kiwanis and Lewiston Service Guild Spring Fling One Mile Race for Kids are: Justin Currie for the boys, in a time of 5:24; and Lexi Lindamer, for the girls, in a time of 5:42.
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Mon, Apr 27th 2015 04:50 pm
All lanes on the southbound North Grand Island Bridge, between exit 21 and exit 20, are closed for construction work. There is two-way traffic on the northbound North Grand Island Bridge with one travel lane open for northbound motorists and one travel lane open for southbound motorists.
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