Thu, Apr 11th 2013 08:05 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.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2013 07:25 pm
Joe Mihalich was announced as the new men's basketball coach at Hofstra University on Long Island. Mihalich had previously served 15 years as the men's basketball coach at Niagara University.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2013 05:05 pm
WGRZ has announced that, after a career that has spanned five different decades, Sports Director Ed Kilgore is leaving "2 On your Side" at the end of May to take on a new challenge.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2013 05:00 pm
NBC has renewed its innovative late-night series "Last Call with Carson Daly," acclaimed as TV's unofficial music tastemaker, for a 13th season, it was announced by Paul Telegdy, president of alternative and late night programming at NBC.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2013 05:00 pm
Congressman Chris Collins, NY-27, issued the following statement regarding President Obama's budget proposal.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2013 12:35 pm
The Niagara Tourism & Convention Corp. has announced Jeff Pease was named director of marketing and communications. Pease will direct all marketing, advertising and public relations plans at NTCC, and increase the visibility and recognition of Niagara USA and its assets as a leisure and convention destination.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2013 12:35 pm
Dr. Abdiweli Ali, the Niagara University economics professor turned Somali prime minster, will reflect on his time as the leader of the impoverished, war-torn East African nation during a special event on April 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Castellani Art Museum.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2013 12:25 pm
Cindy Repicci Romanowski, M.D., board certified rehabilitation specialist with the Joint Reconstruction Orthopedic Center, will be the featured speaker at a free seminar titled "Arthritis & Joint Replacement Surgery" at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at The McGuire Rehabilitation Center, at Northgate Health Care Facility, 7264 Nash Road, Wheatfield.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2013 12:20 pm
The fishing pier at the base of the New York Power Authority's Robert Moses Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant in Lewiston opened April 8 for the season. The fish cleaning station will also be available as long as temperatures remain above freezing.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2013 12:20 pm
ElderWood Crestwood Commons, 100 Crestwood Court (off Witmer Road), Wheatfield, will hold an open house from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, April 11, and Friday, April 12, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 13.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2013 12:20 pm
Rep. Chris Collins, NY-27, stopped at Health System Services in Wheatfield on Monday to assure owners and employees of his continued support for small business.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2013 12:15 pm
Wheatfield is now $2.228 million "in the black," compared to the deficit of three years ago.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2013 12:15 pm
The 2013 Town of Niagara Illusions Cheerleaders went to national competition in Erie, Pa., and took first place in their team category and the national championship award for the recreation division.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2013 12:10 pm
The Niagara County Community College horticulture program received three awards at the Western New York State Nursery & Landscape Association annual garden and landscape show, Plantasia.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2013 12:00 pm
The following is a sampling of calls received by the Town of Niagara Police between March 26 and April 8. During that time period, patrols answered 259 calls.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2013 11:55 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has released two separate requests for proposals for food, beverage and catering operations, as well as operation of the golf course and food and beverage, for the golf course at Beaver Island State Park on Grand Island.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2013 11:55 am
Moments before halftime of a Jan. 31 home basketball game versus Iona, a small group of Niagara University students broke out into an unexpected dance routine, or what's become commonly known as a flash mob.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2013 11:50 am
"May Madness" hits Food Network this spring as Food Network pits Iron Chef vs. Iron Chef in the first-ever "Iron Chef America: Tournament of Champions." With five episodes and a panel of revolving judges, the tournament features high-stakes, bracket-style battles between the best of the best in the culinary world.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2013 11:50 am
Members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center in balloting held Wednesday.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2013 11:45 am
Officials at Ryu-Kon Group have announced their permanent move to Niagara Falls. There three-day convention will bring in crowds from around the globe to promote creativity with anime, gaming, steampunk, pop culture, art, creative careers and more. The Ryu-Kon Anime & Gaming Convention, which had its debut last summer in Canandaigua, will take place July 26-28 at The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2013 11:45 am
R.A. Dickey, whose sudden success for the New York Mets led to his becoming the only knuckleball pitcher to win the Cy Young award, talks about his career and the pitch that saved it in a "60 Minutes" profile to be broadcast Sunday, April 14 (7 p.m.), on the CBS Television Network.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2013 11:40 am
The Niagara Falls Family Y invites families to attend "Healthy Kids Day" from 1 until 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. This free and interactive event is designed to help family members form healthier habits together. It includes children's fitness assessments, arts and crafts, "no-bake" cooking, healthy nutritional information and more.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2013 11:30 am
In tonight's live "American Idol" Top 6 results show (8 p.m.), FOX will present an on-screen double-box live camera feed of the show during a commercial break featuring official sponsors Ford, Coca-Cola and AT&T - a television first for entertainment programming.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wed, Apr 10th 2013 12:35 pm
The National Rifle Association released this statement on Wednesday:
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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