Fri, Jan 6th 2012 07:00 am
As part of a national movement to make Martin Luther King Day a "day on, not a day off," the Health Association of Niagara County Inc. will host its fourth annual MLK Day of Service from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 16.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 07:00 am
A new prescription drug law is being praised by New York's pharmacists.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 07:00 am
Sara Harvey, account manager for donor services with the American Red Cross, reports that four local blood drives will take place in January:
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 06:55 am
At the Erie Canal Discovery Center/Penney Gallery at 24 Church St., Lockport, history fans are encouraged to participate in a new "scavenger hunt," called "A Shiny New Penney."
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 06:55 am
Visit Adams Volunteer Fire Company for its all-you-can-eat farmers breakfast this month on Sunday, Jan. 8.
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Thu, Jan 5th 2012 04:20 pm
Shoppers at the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls were recently treated to the sounds of the Orleans/Niagara BOCES Life Skills Bell Choir.
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Thu, Jan 5th 2012 04:15 pm
Culinary arts students Tiffanie Tisack's and Taylor Brielley's gingerbread house creation took third place at the Gilda's Club Competition.
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Thu, Jan 5th 2012 04:00 pm
Three seventh-grade students at Edward Town Middle School recently held a fundraiser to support the SPCA of Niagara.
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Thu, Jan 5th 2012 01:25 pm
Jessie Miller, a seventh-grader at DeSales Catholic School in Lockport, organized a dress down day at her school to raise money for Niagara Hospice.
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Thu, Jan 5th 2012 11:20 am
To help larger numbers of low-income households cut their energy bills in the coming year, funding for EmPower New York will increase by $18 million, providing a total of $46 million in 2012, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority announced today.
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Thu, Jan 5th 2012 09:35 am
The Rotary Club of Niagara County Central is seeking young adults interested in attending the Rotary International District 7090 Student Leadership Award Program for Students High on Training (SLAPSHOT 2012).
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Thu, Jan 5th 2012 09:35 am
Veterans can take the ice for a hockey clinic scheduled Monday, Jan. 16, at noon at the Riverside Bud Bakewell Ice Rink, 2607 Niagara St., Buffalo.
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Thu, Jan 5th 2012 09:35 am
The Town of Niagara Recreation Department has announced that two winter gym programs held at Colonial Village Elementary School gym.
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Thu, Jan 5th 2012 09:30 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Bureau of Fisheries is offering a new, full color map/brochure free of charge for individuals who fish in the freshwaters of New York. The "I FISH NY Guide to Freshwater Fishing in New York State" provides information on more than 320 lakes and ponds and 112 river and streams.
"Research shows one of the primary reasons people do not fish more often is because of a lack of information concerning where to fish," said Kathy Moser, assistant commissioner, DEC Office of Natural Resources.
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Thu, Jan 5th 2012 09:30 am
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Thu, Jan 5th 2012 09:25 am
Once the issue of the problems at the Niagara County SPCA had been discussed and the television cameras had left Tuesday evening, the Wheatfield Town Board went on with its annual reorganization meeting.
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Thu, Jan 5th 2012 09:25 am
Tops Friendly Markets, in partnership with WGRZ-TV, announced Wednesday the 2011 "Food 2 Families" annual food drive raised $114,605 to benefit the Food Bank of Western New York.
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Thu, Jan 5th 2012 09:00 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, emphasized Wednesday the need to create private-sector jobs and promote economic development following Gov. Andrew Cuomo's State of the State address.
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Thu, Jan 5th 2012 09:00 am
"We accomplished much last year, and I'm optimistic that the Legislature can continue to work with Governor Cuomo to achieve more in 2012, specifically in the areas of economic development and energy.
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Thu, Jan 5th 2012 09:00 am
State GOP Chairman Ed Cox Wednesday released the following statement in response to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's State of State address:
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Thu, Jan 5th 2012 07:00 am
On Saturday, Jan. 14, visitors to Old Fort Niagara will have the opportunity to experience life during the winter of 1757 as local re-enactors and educators from State Parks team up to present the "Snowshoe Patrol."
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Wed, Jan 4th 2012 11:30 pm
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today delivered his 2012 State of the State address in which he outlined a comprehensive agenda that builds on the success of last year. The governor launched a new economic development blueprint that invests billions of dollars in key public-private sector partnerships and rebuilding infrastructure to create thousands of new jobs across the state, proposed a reinvention of how government operates in order to get results for the people while protecting taxpayer dollars, and detailed a series of actions to strengthen New York's legacy as the progressive capital of the nation.
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Wed, Jan 4th 2012 02:45 pm
Two comedians best known for late night will join the morning shift, and an entertainment host will showcase his talk show savvy the week of Jan. 16-20, all part of the latest guest co-host line-up for "LIVE! with Kelly."
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Wed, Jan 4th 2012 02:40 pm
The producers of the ABC hit reality series "Wipeout" are currently casting dynamic men and women to participate in the upcoming fifth season. Potential contestants should be fun, strong-willed, outgoing, and have a great sense of humor. Producers are also looking to cast models, boss/employee teams, single men and women, father/daughter teams, mother/son teams, brother/sister teams, and other family teams. Those interested can apply by following either of these two steps:
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Wed, Jan 4th 2012 01:40 pm
On the run from a would-be killer, Mitch McDeere calls his wife and says, "Abby, it's happening again."
Twenty years after acclaimed author John Grisham released his novel, "The Firm," NBC is writing a new chapter.
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Wed, Jan 4th 2012 01:15 pm
Margaret Brady has been appointed director of women's health services at Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center. President and CEO Judith A. Maness made the announcement.
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Wed, Jan 4th 2012 12:55 pm
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Wed, Jan 4th 2012 12:55 pm
The Cowboys-Giants game on "Sunday Night Football" was the most-watched NFL regular-season primetime game ever on NBC and the most-watched NFL regular-season primetime game on any network in 15 years, according to official national data released today by The Nielsen Company.
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Wed, Jan 4th 2012 12:40 pm
The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department is sponsoring BINGO for adults, ages 16 years and older, on Friday, Jan. 20. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Red Brick Municipal Building gym, North Fourth and Onondaga streets.
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Wed, Jan 4th 2012 12:00 pm
Five NYS regional tourism offices, in collaboration with the International Peace Garden Foundation, unveiled a new trail map pinpointing 17 historical sites. The gardens mark 200 years of peace between Canada and the U.S.
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Wed, Jan 4th 2012 11:50 am
State of County address calls on state to fund own programs.
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Wed, Jan 4th 2012 11:50 am
Legislature Chairman William L. Ross, C-Wheatfield, delivered the following State of the County address at the Niagara County Courthouse on Tuesday. The night marked the start of Ross's ninth term as chairman of the Legislature:
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Wed, Jan 4th 2012 11:45 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, and State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-I-Newfane, are calling on residents to sign and/or return "Empower Niagara" petitions urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo to appoint a Niagara County resident to the New York Power Authority's board of trustees by Friday, Jan. 6. To date, more than 1,000 signatures have been collected, which will be delivered to the governor's office next week.
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Wed, Jan 4th 2012 11:45 am
Artpark rang in the new year by launching a T-shirt design contest that is now under way and open to public. The Lewiston venue invites amateur, professional and student artists to create a fresh design to embody all that is "Artpark."
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Wed, Jan 4th 2012 11:40 am
The "Cake Boss" is coming back to Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel this February as the "Kitchen Boss." Buddy Valastro, a master chef and star of shows "Cake Boss" and "Kitchen Boss" on TLC, provides an up-close, interactive, Italian-cooking demonstration at Seneca Niagara Events Center.
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Wed, Jan 4th 2012 11:40 am
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, will present "Kaleidescopika" on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
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Wed, Jan 4th 2012 11:40 am
Beginning January 1, 2012, any organization engaged in the collection of solid waste for delivery to a New York state solid waste management facility (i.e. private or municipal solid waste haulers/transporters), businesses, private or public corporations, not-for-profit corporations and government entities are prohibited from disposing of electronic equipment in landfills. Exceptions to the current law include individuals or household consumers.
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Wed, Jan 4th 2012 11:00 am
18 celebrities will compete to win money for charity and the title of "Celebrity Apprentice."
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Wed, Jan 4th 2012 07:00 am
Chris Castellani, president of Supermarket Liquors and Wines, recently completed a fundraising effort to benefit the Toys for Tots fund.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2012 03:15 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, State Sen. Mark Grisanti and Assemblyman John Ceretto - state leaders representing Niagara County - joined a host of elected officials today in denouncing the reprehensible allegations of widespread animal maltreatment at the Niagara County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
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