Wed, Nov 30th 2011 09:35 pm
The holidays are a good time for family caregivers returning home to tune into the signs that an older adult may need extra help to remain safe at home.
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Wed, Nov 30th 2011 09:30 pm
The second annual Native American Children's Benefit Concert will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Lewiston Opera Hall, 732 Center St., Lewiston.
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Wed, Nov 30th 2011 07:10 pm
A Niagara University-facilitated initiative aimed at improving the health of Niagara Falls residents received a significant boost in the form of a $10,805 grant from the Community Health Foundation of Western and Central New York. The funding will supplement a $300,000 grant that was awarded for the project by The John R. Oishei Foundation in spring 2011.
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Wed, Nov 30th 2011 12:30 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, today urged the strategic plan review committee to closely analyze today's presentation by the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council.
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Wed, Nov 30th 2011 12:05 pm
Iconic "Star Trek" actor, famed singer and Priceline negotiator William Shatner guest stars in tonight's episode of "Psych."
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Wed, Nov 30th 2011 11:15 am
Father Michael J. Tumulty, C.M., who served in a variety of capacities at Niagara University over the course of 42 years, passed away Saturday, Nov. 26, at St. Catherine's Infirmary in Philadelphia. He was 89.
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Wed, Nov 30th 2011 09:35 am
Daredevil Nik Wallenda is choosing to see the glass half full after learning Premier Dalton McGuinty called his bid to wirewalk the Niagara Gorge an "exciting" proposal but one he's content to leave in the hands of Niagara Parks commissioners for now.
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Wed, Nov 30th 2011 09:30 am
Holiday celebrations kick-off early at the New York Power Authority's admission-free Niagara Power Project's visitors center, the Power Vista.
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Wed, Nov 30th 2011 07:00 am
The Niagara Tourism and Convention Corp., in partnership with the Niagara Holiday Market, The Giacomo hotel, the Sheraton at the Falls and the Aquarium of Niagara, will give away holiday-inspired prize packages to two local elementary school art students.
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Tue, Nov 29th 2011 04:30 pm
Empire State Development today announced the final schedule of presentations for the strategic plans submitted by the 10 Regional Economic Development Councils. Each region will have an opportunity to make an in-person presentation.
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Tue, Nov 29th 2011 04:00 pm
The Lewiston-Porter School District announces its annual Athletic Hall of Fame induction dinner will take place Friday, Dec. 2, at Antonio's Banquet and Conference Center, 7708 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls.
The event opens at 5:30 p.m. with a cash bar, followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and are available by contacting Lewiston-Porter Athletic Director Scott Townsend at 754-8281, ext. 2160.
The highlight of the evening will be the honoring of four individuals - three Lew-Port gradates and one coach - for their unique contributions to the district and the community.
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Tue, Nov 29th 2011 03:45 pm
Old Fort Niagara will greet the holiday season with a bang as the historic site presents its annual "Castle by Candlelight" program on consecutive Saturdays, Dec. 10 and 17.
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Tue, Nov 29th 2011 02:55 pm
Legendary country music group Alabama has been tapped to receive the Greatest Hits Award at the American Country Awards, airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Monday, Dec. 5 (8 to 10 p.m.), on FOX. The veteran band, which gave its farewell tour in 2003, also will perform during the broadcast.
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Tue, Nov 29th 2011 02:55 pm
NBC will celebrate the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree with a live broadcast from Rockefeller Center in New York City on Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 8 to 9 p.m. The star-studded holiday special will feature performances by Neil Diamond, Big Time Rush, Tony Bennett, Justin Bieber, Michael Bublé, Cee Lo Green, Carole King, Katharine McPhee, Javier Colon and The Radio City Rockettes with a mix of current hits and holiday classics.
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Tue, Nov 29th 2011 01:35 pm
The Western New York Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure has opened registration for the 2012 Susan G. Komen Western New York Race for the Cure. The race, which is chaired by Shelly Kubala and Meri G. Notaro, will take place on Saturday, June 9, at 10 a.m. in the Delaware Park Rose Garden.
The race is an opportunity for the Western New York community to raise critical funds for programs for the medically underserved and for breast cancer awareness; to celebrate survivors; and honor those who have lost their battle. Participation is open to all who would like to run, walk, volunteer or donate.
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Tue, Nov 29th 2011 01:00 pm
The annual Lewiston Christmas Walk, hosted by the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, will take place in the Village of Lewiston.
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Tue, Nov 29th 2011 10:35 am
Pentatonix wins a Sony Music recording contract and $200,000.
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Tue, Nov 29th 2011 10:30 am
Niagara University will host a graduate school information session Thursday, Dec. 8, on campus in the Glynn Family Atrium of Bisgrove Hall.
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Tue, Nov 29th 2011 07:00 am
Christina Ostwald, RN, BSN, director of infection prevention and control at Mount St. Mary's Hospital, was elected to the position of president-elect of the Buffalo Chapter of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 04:00 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I- Lewiston, today called the so-called 'fat tax' "a blatant Albany money grab, plain and simple." He said downstate politicians are once again pushing the levy, which was rejected by New Yorkers in 2009.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 03:40 pm
Calling all expectant moms: Today, the Million Moms Challenge, in collaboration with ABC News, the United Nations Foundation, Disney Baby and Anne Geddes, launched "Imagine Me & You," a photo contest to win a trip for two adults, plus baby, to Australia for a photo shoot with world-renowned photographer Anne Geddes.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 03:35 pm
After 10 weeks of NBC's intense all-vocal competition, "The Sing-Off" calls for America to vote for their favorite group among the top three finalists —Dartmouth Aires, Pentatonix and Urban Method.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 03:25 pm
The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo hosts Straight No Chaser at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Tickets ($42, $37, $32) go on sale Friday, Dec. 2, at 10 a.m., at the UBCFA box office, at Ticketmaster outlets and ticketmaster.com, and by phone at 1-800-745-3000.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 03:15 pm
When Al Oddo retired in June, members of the Niagara University community agreed it would be difficult to imagine a faculty roster that didn't include the accounting professor of 38 years. Now they won't have to.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 02:20 pm
During the Monday, Nov. 28, episode of "The Chew," ABC Daytime's new lifestyle series announced the launch of "The Chew Holiday Cookie Swap," a nationwide search for the most scrumptious and unique holiday cookie recipes. Hosted by "Iron Chef America" stars Mario Batali and Michael Symon, "Top Chef" alum Carla Hall, entertaining and style expert Clinton Kelly, and health and wellness enthusiast Daphne Oz, "The Chew" brings viewers a daily dose of food, life and fun, along with information on how to live a more full and healthy life.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 02:00 pm
The Spotlighters drama club of Grand Island High School finished a three-day, four-performance run of Woody Allen's "Don't Drink the Water" on Saturday night.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 02:00 pm
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 02:00 pm
Labatt Blue USA has announced details for the fifth annual Labatt Blue Buffalo Pond Hockey
Tournament.
Taking place Friday through Sunday, Feb. 10, 11 and 12, the tournament will feature night pond hockey under the lights on Lake Erie at downtown Buffalo's Erie Basin Marina. The evening play takes advantage of the colder temperatures and will allow more teams to play.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 02:00 pm
Grand Island High School has announced its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the first quarter of the 2011-12 academic year.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 01:10 pm
Students from the Grand Island Dance Center are getting into the holiday spirit of giving by holding a food drive to benefit the Neighbors Foundation of GI.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 01:05 pm
The town's updated signage at a main gateway to the Island.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 01:00 pm
Children at Kaegebein Elementary School hunted over tables covered with paperbacks last Friday in search of that perfect book.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 01:00 pm
The fourth grade class at Kaegebein Elementary School celebrated "Colonial Day."
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 01:00 pm
Veronica E. Connor Middle School has announced its high honor, honor, and merit rolls for the first quarter of the 2011-12 academic year.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 01:00 pm
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 12:40 pm
The Grand Island Recreation Department, the Grand Island Lions Club, the Grand Island Central School District, and Kelly's Country Store have combined for a series of fundraising events.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 12:00 pm
Grand Island High School's National Honor Society held its annual spaghetti dinner on Nov. 18.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 12:00 pm
Recognizing a Grand Island Eagle Scout on the occasion of his Court of Honor.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 12:00 pm
The Grand Island Board of Education worked through a varied business agenda Monday evening, including hearing a presentation from the district's Bullying Committee.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 12:00 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office reports its officers responded to 197 calls from Nov. 12 to Nov. 18. Below is a sampling of only those incidents the ECSO reported to the Island Dispatch.
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