Mon, May 6th 2013 10:45 am
YMCA Buffalo Niagara is pleased to recognize the following individuals for their outstanding performance.
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Mon, May 6th 2013 10:30 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti invites constituents to share their input on "The Future of the Buffalo Skyway" with a roundtable of stakeholders that will examine what he considers the best practices moving forward with the Skyway. Grisanti would like to address a number of issues, including access to the inner and outer harbor; Ohio Street and Furhman Boulevard; the role that the Skyway plays with regards to business; the cost effectiveness of the overall maintenance of the Skyway versus the removal of it; and what could be developed on the waterfront if the Skyway is removed.
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Mon, May 6th 2013 07:00 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will hold "Time Lost is Brain Lost - Preventing and Treating Stroke," its fourth annual National Stroke Awareness Month health fair, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the John Duke Senior Center, 1201 Hyde Park Blvd.
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Sat, May 4th 2013 12:15 pm
Community volunteers teamed up with employees from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation on Saturday to spruce up Artpark's historic woods, its trails, and improvement projects for the summer.
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Sat, May 4th 2013 11:50 am
Some 4,818 students are candidates to receive degrees during the University at Buffalo's 167th general commencement and 14 other commencement ceremonies.
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Sat, May 4th 2013 11:50 am
It was an amazing start to the 56th season opener at Ransomville Speedway. Pistide, 115 cars and a packed grandstand made this season start one for the record books. Suffice to say, Stan Friesen would be proud.
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Sat, May 4th 2013 11:45 am
Citizens participating in New York Voices for Animals Day will meet with lawmakers to advocate for several bills to improve the welfare of animals in the state.
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Sat, May 4th 2013 11:45 am
A New York City Supreme Court justice issued a decision Friday in the case of George McDonald v. NYC Campaign Finance Board and the City of New York, upholding New York City's campaign limits on contributions to candidates, including those who "opt out" of the city's public financing program.
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Sat, May 4th 2013 11:45 am
Lewiston's volunteer director for the War of 1812 bicentennial, Lee Simonson, has been awarded the "Spirit of 1812" medal by the United States Daughters of 1812. The distinguished award is the highest national honor bestowed by the volunteer women's service organization, which is dedicated to promoting patriotism and preserving and increasing knowledge of the history of the American people.
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Sat, May 4th 2013 07:00 am
Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Club has announced its clubhouse restaurant, The Hickory Grill, will open for the season on Friday, May 10.
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Sat, May 4th 2013 07:00 am
Michelle Kratts and Teresa Sharp Donaldson, the Lewiston authors of "From The Mouth of the Lower Niagara River: Stories of Four Historic Communities," discussed the inspiration for their portion of the book at a recent Historical Association of Lewiston gathering.
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Sat, May 4th 2013 07:00 am
Applications are now being accepted for the Ruth and William O. Sass Scholarship to encourage excellence in the field of nursing.
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Sat, May 4th 2013 07:00 am
The fifth annual Niagara Falls Relay For Life, a signature fund raising event for the American Cancer Society, will take place on Saturday, May 18, from noon to midnight on Old Falls Street in Niagara Falls.
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Sat, May 4th 2013 07:00 am
This year marks the 21st anniversary of the nation's largest one-day food drive to benefit those in need - The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, conducted by the National Association of Letter Carriers.
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Sat, May 4th 2013 07:00 am
The Sanborn Business & Professional Association has chosen Wendt's Propane & Oil as the 2013 Sanborn Business of the Year. Wendt's Propane & Oil takes immense pride in serving its community, providing outstanding customer service and creating a unique relationship with all of its customers.
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Sat, May 4th 2013 07:00 am
The St. Jude Shrine, 975 Ridge Road, Lewiston will hold its annual "Pasta Italiano Dinner" from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 19.
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Fri, May 3rd 2013 07:50 pm
Lewiston's Casa Antica, which recently opened its patio for the season, will be one of the village's numerous eateries serving up smelt this weekend.
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Fri, May 3rd 2013 07:00 pm
The Youngstown Lions Club recently held its spring meet and greet at the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co. firehall. The event provided visitors an opportunity to discover what the Youngstown Lions Club is all about.
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Fri, May 3rd 2013 02:00 pm
"American Idol" revealed its final three contestants on Thursday: Candice Glover, Kree Harrison and Angie Miller.
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Fri, May 3rd 2013 01:35 pm
The United Way of Greater Niagara recently elected officers and members of its board of directors for 2013 at its annual meeting.
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Fri, May 3rd 2013 01:30 pm
Leadership Niagara has announced it will expand its LYNC youth leadership development program to engage 400 students over the next five years thanks to an unprecedented $375,000 grant from the Irene E. Witkowski-Agrawal Foundation.
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Fri, May 3rd 2013 07:00 am
On the sunny Saturday last month, Project Future held its annual Kick-A-Thon Against Drugs and Violence at Niagara Catholic High School.
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Fri, May 3rd 2013 07:00 am
Niagara-Wheatfield High School held a safety day showcasing careers in law enforcement, military branches and first responder fields.
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Fri, May 3rd 2013 07:00 am
The Coalition of Agencies in Service to the Elderly will hold its 24th annual spring networking conference, "Navigating Transitions: Preparing for the Next Phase of Life," from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at the American Legion Post 1451 at 6525 Ward Road, Sanborn.
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Fri, May 3rd 2013 07:00 am
The Niagara County-Central Rotary Club will host the 30th annual Roger W. Andrews Senior Citizen Breakfast on Saturday, May 11, in the Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School cafeteria.
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Fri, May 3rd 2013 07:00 am
Mount St. Mary's Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.
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Fri, May 3rd 2013 07:00 am
Hope United Methodist Church at 2914 Upper Mountain Road, Pekin, will hold its spring rummage and baked goods sale, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 4.
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Fri, May 3rd 2013 07:00 am
Ready to start grilling? Many New Yorkers are already enjoying their barbecues and other outdoor amenities. And while gas grills, portable fire pits, and patio heaters make outdoor spaces comfortable places to gather, it's important that they are used properly.
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Fri, May 3rd 2013 07:00 am
Niagara University's recreation department is now accepting registrations for its popular Summer Youth Camp, which will be held on campus from June 24 to Aug. 16.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 06:05 pm
Fresh off the stunning approval of a cut-rate electricity deal between a Canadian government-run power monopoly and New York City by the New York State Public Service Commission, local leaders rallied Thursday, calling for the deal to be blocked before local jobs are lost.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 05:45 pm
Lindsay Pass of Sanborn was recently awarded the Dr. Glen Jones Radiology Award for 2013 in the radiologic technology program at Niagara County Community College.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 05:40 pm
The New York State Humane Association, headquartered in Kingston, is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for discarding an 8-week-old battered puppy with a broken jaw near a garbage pick-up site in the 600 block of 30th Street in Niagara Falls.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 05:40 pm
The Twin City Quilters Guild will present "Kaleidoscope Of Quilts - A Quilt Show" from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 4, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the Wheatfield Community Center 2800 Church Road.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 05:15 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, announced today that he has introduced the Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act (H.R. 1801), which would require health insurance companies to equally cover and reimburse intravenous/injectable and orally administered anti-cancer medication.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 05:15 pm
"Let's Make A Deal," celebrating 50 years on television, welcomes back the Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol for a week-long cash giveaway event Monday, May 6, through Friday, May 10, on CBS.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 05:10 pm
Axl Rose and Guns N' Roses return to Western New York this summer after more than 20 years away. The band will headline the Buffalo Outer Harbor Concert Series on Wednesday, June 5.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 04:05 pm
The seventh annual "I Love New York" Empire State Tourism Conference took place this week in Niagara Falls. This year's theme was "Building Our Empire," and the focus was on making tourism a strong foundation in New York state.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 12:25 pm
Niagara-Wheatfield School District voters will be presented with a balanced budget that features a $2.3 million increase and a 5.91 percent tax levy increase, but they will have full-day kindergarten, if the budget passes. The proposed budget is set at $62,753,100 for 2013-14.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 12:20 pm
This Friday will be better than Christmas for 17-year-old Zach Nash.
The Town of Niagara teenager practically hums with excitement as he talks about his debut race in his own car at Ransomville Speedway.
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Thu, May 2nd 2013 11:55 am
The Historic Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center has announced country legends Roy Clark and Mel Tillis will perform a rare double-bill show at the Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda, at 8 p.m. on June 1.
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