Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:25 pm
NBC Sports Group has reached a multiyear agreement with former Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver A.J. Allmendinger, who will join the network's motorsports coverage beginning in January.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:20 pm
A national ranking of top fairs and exhibitions has named the Erie County Fair the largest county fair east of the Rocky Mountains, the fourth-largest county fair in the U.S., and 13th-largest fair overall in North America in 2018. The ranking of fairs, based on attendance, is published annually by CarnivalWarehouse.com. The "Top 50 Fair" list includes all county and state fairs, exhibitions and rodeo shows in the U.S. and Canada.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:15 pm
The Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center is nominated in USA Today's 2018 10 Best Readers' Choice travel awards.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:15 pm
Billboard's "Artist to Watch" 2018, Jessie Chris, was in Western New York this week to share her anti-bullying message with students at schools across the region. On Tuesday, she went to Emmet Middle School in Lockport, along with the Kurzdorfer family, which started Devin's Message Foundation.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:15 pm
The Niagara County Pistol Permit Office, generally closed to the public each Wednesday, will be open Dec. 26, the day after Christmas. County Clerk Joseph Jastrzemski noted that, historically, the day after Christmas is especially busy, as staff accommodates permitholders who have most recently received new handguns.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:15 pm
Robert Morreale has been appointed chief financial and innovation officer at Niagara University.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 12:10 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday announced forward Patrik Berglund was placed on unconditional wavers with the intent to terminate his contract.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 07:00 am
Tuesday night, the Town of Niagara Town Board honored several local leaders and volunteers for accomplishments in the town during 2018.
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Thu, Dec 20th 2018 07:00 am
For months now, the Town of Wheatfield Town Board has discussed switching the town's light standards to LED.
The effort, which has been spearheaded by Wheatfield Supervisor Don MacSwan and Councilman Curt Doktor took a step in a positive direction Monday night.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 09:40 pm
A remembrance ceremony was held Wednesday, Dec. 19, on the 205th anniversary of the Tuscarora Nation's brave actions to save Lewiston lives in an 1813 British attack.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:50 pm
Recently, Benjamin Majewski, a freshman at Niagara-Wheatfield High School, reached the rank of Eagle Scout.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:50 pm
The McGuire Group, operator of six health care facilities in New York state, recently announced that Thomas P. Dobiesz celebrated his five-year employment anniversary with the company.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:50 pm
Recently, the Wheatfield Lions Club assisted the Pendleton Lions to make sure a local disabled man could spend the holidays inside his home.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:40 pm
Last week, Sen. Rob Ortt (R,C,I,Ref-North Tonawanda) joined the Olcott Fire Co. to celebrate the purchasing of new rescue equipment, which was made possible by $15,000 in public protection funds secured earlier this year by the senator.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:30 pm
The Wheatfield Lions Club will distribute Christmas gift cards to Wheatfield families who are possibly in need of a little extra during this holiday season.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:30 pm
Coming Jan. 18, Niagara-Wheatfield High School will welcome back all honorees of its Falcons Athletic Hall of Fame for its Bring Back the 100 event.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:30 pm
Brendon Lauer, a 10th-grade student from Starpoint, has attained the rank of fourth-degree black belt in tae kwon-do at Jong Park Institute on Erie Avenue, North Tonawanda, after passing his testing on Saturday, Dec. 15.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:25 pm
Over $2,000 worth of cash donations were received by the end of the day Sunday and volunteers were able to put together over 100 boxes by Tuesday afternoon.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:20 pm
The Division of Nursing and Allied Health at Niagara County Community College recently announced that the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs awarded continuing accreditation for 10 years to the Surgical Technology program, with an approved satellite campus at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:20 pm
Students at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center recently got a very hands-on lesson about the respiratory system.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:15 pm
Students in Lisa Cook's VIP Food Service Program at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center recently helped in an effort to make the holidays brighter for our troops.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:15 pm
Town of Niagara residents can expect a slight increase in their water and sewer rates come 2019.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:00 pm
The Niagara County Pistol Permit Office, generally closed to the public each Wednesday, will be open Dec. 26.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:00 pm
Last year, Jordan Fox, a graduate of North Tonawanda High School, went above and beyond to set up a fundraiser and hockey game in the memory of Joey Brochey. Fox recently announced the game will make a return for year two from 3-5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22, at Hockey Outlet, 3385 Niagara Falls Blvd.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:00 pm
This week, the Town of Niagara Police Department has handed out different looking traffic tickets - in fact, those tickets have the looks of $10 Wegmans gift cards.
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Wed, Dec 19th 2018 07:00 pm
On Tuesday, at the Town of Niagara Town Board meeting, residential and one business winner of the 2018 holiday decorating contest throughout the town were honored and awarded their respective prizes.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 04:55 pm
In anticipation of the long-awaited "Aquaman" release, Regal announces an exclusive giveaway of the collectible "Unmasked" Black Manta Funko Pop figure. These will be available to Regal Crown Club members who purchase three or more tickets to a standard 2-D screening of "Aquaman" at all participating theaters starting Thursday, Dec. 20, while supplies last.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 04:55 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz issued the following statement Tuesday regarding the decision of Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick (4th District) to join the legislature's Democratic caucus:
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 04:55 pm
Chef and food truck aficionado Brad Miller takes viewers on a journey to find the latest and greatest food trucks in the new series "Food Truck Nation," premiering Tuesday, Jan. 22 (9 p.m. ET), on Cooking Channel.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 04:55 pm
Travis Scott has announced a second leg of his "ASTROWORLD: WISH YOU WERE HERE" tour. It will make a stop at KeyBank Center in Buffalo at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 04:55 pm
As anticipation rises for Switchfoot's forthcoming album, "Native Tongue," the Grammy Award-winning rock band releases the third instant grat track, "All I Need," to fans who pre-order the album.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 04:55 pm
The New York State Gaming Commission's Division of Lottery on Tuesday renewed its appeal to "gift responsibly" this holiday season; advising last-minute holiday shoppers to avoid gifting lottery tickets to those under the legal purchase age. The reminder marks the fifth year the lottery has joined with the National Council on Problem Gambling and other lotteries nationwide to promote industry efforts to curb underage gaming and encourage responsible play.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 04:55 pm
Joe E. Sahlen, president of Sahlen Packing Co., on Tuesday announced the company will sponsor construction of a custom motorcycle by renown designers Orange County Choppers to help raise money for a permanent veterans memorial in East Aurora's Knox Farm State Park.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 03:50 pm
New York Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood announced a record $174.2 million consumer fraud settlement with Charter Communications Inc. and Spectrum Management Holding Company (together "Charter") for defrauding internet subscribers. The $62.5 million in direct refunds to consumers alone are believed to represent the largest-ever payout to consumers by an internet service provider (ISP) in U.S. history.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 09:55 am
The New York Power Authority board of trustees has approved a $600 million revolving credit facility that will support NYPA's issuance of commercial paper notes to support its established energy-efficiency programs for customers.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 07:00 am
The Niagara Falls Community Development department released its draft 2019 action plan on Monday for public review and comment.
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Tue, Dec 18th 2018 07:00 am
Local elected officials and leadership from Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Catholic Health gathered Monday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and blessing to mark the expansion of the Mount St. Mary's Clearview treatment.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 03:10 pm
Erie County Comptroller Stefan I. Mychajliw Jr. and his staff supported WNY Heroes' Adopt-A-Hero Family program to make Christmas a little brighter for one local family of six. Meeting with WNY Heroes President/CEO Chris Kreiger, an Iraq War veteran, Mychajliw personally delivered donations and learned more about the agency's year-round efforts.
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 02:50 pm
Grammy Award-winner Amy Grant recently stopped by the famed concert series NPR's "Tiny Desk" to share a collection of holiday music, including "To Be Together," "Tennessee Christmas" and "Jingle Bells." Of her "fabulous four-decade career," NPR Music noted, "you not only hear an artist progress - from '80s synth-pop to lush string arrangements to a contemporary Nashville sound - but as a person, as her own feelings and faith surrounding the season evolve with a mixture of melancholy and cheer."
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Mon, Dec 17th 2018 02:50 pm
Only five evenings remain to experience the Fairgrounds Festival of Lights at the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg. Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 19, the festival will feature an expanded schedule. Gates will be open from 5-9 p.m. (through Sunday, Dec. 23), with the buildings and grounds staying open until 10 p.m.
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