Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 01:10 pm
Goodwill of Western New York announced construction is almost complete at its new retail store and donation center in the I-190 Plaza, 6530 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls - near the Fashion Outlets of Niagara mall. The 11,000-square-foot store and donation center is Goodwill of Western New York's 12th location, but first in Niagara Falls. The store will employ 15 staff members.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 01:10 pm
Boom Days Buffalo, an annual celebration of spring marking the removal of the ice boom, is happening from 1-11 p.m. Saturday, April 7, in multiple venues throughout the Old First Ward neighborhood in Buffalo. The full list of events, times, and locations can be found at www.facebook.com/BoomDaysBuffalo. All events are free and open to all.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 01:10 pm
Grieving the loss of a loved one is difficult for anyone, but it can be especially difficult for children. Children grieve differently than adults. To address the special needs of grieving children, the bereavement department of Niagara Hospice is offering its 18th Camp Hope for grieving children from June 22-24 at the YMCA's Camp Kenan in Barker.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 12:45 pm
Artpark & Company announced Tuesday the venue will host "An Evening with Ween," Saturday, July 28, as part of the "Coors Light Concerts" series lineup. Funtime will present this Artpark Amphitheater concert in collaboration with Artpark & Company.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 12:45 pm
The Kenan Center is taking submissions for craft artisans to exhibit their work in the Annex Marketplace, an innovative space that is part of the center's prestigious "100 American Craftsmen" show, June 1-3.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 12:45 pm
The Rotary Club of Lockport is hosting its annual cash raffle at 6 p.m. Friday, April 20.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 07:00 am
Wild Kritters of Niagara County will hold its 12th annual basket raffle fundraiser from noon until 4 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at the 3-F Conservation Club, 904 Swann Road, Youngstown.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 07:00 am
On Thursday, April 12, the Lupus Alliance of Upstate New York will host a Lupus Education & Advocacy Network (L.E.A.N. FORWARD) meeting from 6-7:30 p.m. at Mount St. Mary's Hospital, 5300 Military Road, Lewiston. People with lupus and related autoimmune conditions and family members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 07:00 am
Western New York Independent Living Inc. (WNYIL), a growing agency serving the disabled citizens of Western New York, is recruiting for numerous openings (administrative positions, direct service counselors, human resources, accounting, driving, care coordinators) in Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties.
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 04:10 pm
The CW Network has given early renewals to 10 of its primetime series for the 2018-19 season, it was announced Monday by Mark Pedowitz, president, The CW.
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 03:45 pm
One week after a new NCAA Basketball champion is crowned, another exciting inter-collegiate competition will begin: the "Jeopardy!" College Championship kicks off Monday, April 9 (7:30 p.m., WIVB-TV - CBS - Channel 4). Over the course of the two-week event, 15 of America's sharpest students will vie for the $100,000 grand prize and a berth in the next edition of the "Tournament of Champions."
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 03:45 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital will host its diabetes education program, titled "Taking Charge of Your Diabetes," on April 16, 17 and 19. This series of three classes will be held from 6-9 p.m.
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 03:05 pm
Since 2011, the Niagara-Wheatfield boys lacrosse team has faced off versus Hamburg in every Section VI Class B finals. The Falcons have one title win versus the Bulldogs in that time frame. In 2018, coach Vince Schiffert said his team is ready to get back on top.
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 02:10 pm
The New York State Public Service Commission announced it is participating in the nationwide effort to recognize April 2018 as "Safe Digging Month." This is a way to remind excavators and contractors that state law requires them to call one of the state's toll-free one-call centers before starting any excavation or digging project.
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 02:05 pm
Every child dreams about their future. Many of those dreams will require money to come true. How does one help the children in their life achieve such dreams? One way is to help them learn "The Science of Saving."
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 12:45 pm
The National Comedy Center, the first nonprofit cultural institution and national-scale visitor experience dedicated to the art of comedy, announces its opening: Aug. 1-5, coinciding with the organization's annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival in Jamestown. The new, 37,000-square-foot, $50 million facility tells the story of comedy from its origins through the present, with more than 50 immersive, interactive exhibits.
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 12:40 pm
Andrew Brown of Troop 855 announces his Eagle Scout project and seeks the community's help. The beneficiary of his project will be Family & Children's Service of Niagara, a local nonprofit organization that provides a wide range of human services for the community.
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 12:00 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Monday announced the Town of Newfane and the Village of Barker in Niagara County have been awarded $615,083 in Lake Ontario flood relief funds to support restoration resiliency efforts following last year's flooding, and to protect the community from the damage of future storms. The state has committed $55 million to recovery efforts to support homeowners, small businesses and community infrastructure.
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 11:20 am
A "must-do" summer event for so many, the annual Jack Beatty Memorial Hospice Cruise and Clambake is scheduled for Friday, July 13, at the historic Youngstown Yacht Club. The 19th annual event will take place rain or shine. Members of the Youngstown Yacht Club, along with other skippers from around Western New York, will once again donate their boats and time to take cruise participants for a afternoon sail up the Niagara River.
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 11:20 am
The celebrated new cast of "Dancing with the Stars: Athletes," featuring all athletes, will be revealed live, Friday April 13, exclusively on "Good Morning America" (7-9 a.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network.
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 11:20 am
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance has announced four more opportunities for eligible Western New York taxpayers to take advantage of free tax filing assistance from the New York State Tax Department ahead of the April 17 filing deadline.
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 11:15 am
The New York State of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced National Geographic Adventurer of the Year (2012) Jennifer Pharr Davis will return to Niagara Falls on Sunday, April 22, for a hike followed by a talk about her forthcoming book, "The Pursuit of Endurance."
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 11:15 am
The Great Lakes Research Consortium of 18 colleges and universities in New York state has published its 2018 report, showcasing innovative research conducted by faculty and students at member institutions. The 16-page report, posted at www.esf.edu/glrc, also includes information on how students can apply for Great Lakes-related research grants, travel support to attend conferences and workshops, and internships.
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 11:15 am
"Celebrity Ninja Warrior for Red Nose Day" returns with a star-studded lineup as a part of NBC's fourth annual Red Nose Day celebration on Thursday, May 24 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT). With "American Ninja Warrior" hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila at the helm alongside Kristine Leahy as co-host, the show will feature celebrities from all walks of entertainment as they attempt to overcome the famed obstacle course.
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 10:30 am
Jeff Beck with special guest Ann Wilson of Heart will perform on Aug. 7 as part of "Tuesdays in the Park" presented by M&T Bank at Artpark. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, April 6.
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 08:40 am
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue will hold its sixth annual "Heart to Heart, Taste of the Niagara Region" fundraiser. The event will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, at the Cambria Volunteer Firehall, 4631 Cambria-Wilson Road, Lockport.
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 08:35 am
The Friends of the Youngstown Free Library will host the ninth annual "Dessert and Wine in the Stacks" bake sale fundraiser from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 13, at the library, 240 Lockport St. The event is suitable for adults and children.
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 07:00 am
St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral invites the community of Western New York to a multi-faith service commemorating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on what will be the 50th anniversary of his death, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4.
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 07:00 am
What seems like the endless winter now carries a promise of spring, with Zonta's upcoming Fashion Show and Luncheon.
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Sat, Mar 31st 2018 01:45 pm
Prizes were awarded on Saturday to the winners of the 2018 Lewiston-Porter Sentinel Easter coloring contest. The family-friendly competition was co-sponsored by DeGiulio's Pharmacy, Niagara County D.A.R.E. (Niagara County Sheriff's Office), Lewiston Village Pediatrics, Friends of Ransomville Free Library and Allstate (Phil Mastantuono Agency).
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Sat, Mar 31st 2018 10:55 am
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Friday announced the highlights of the fiscal year 2019 budget.
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Sat, Mar 31st 2018 07:00 am
Town of Lewiston Supervisor Steve Broderick and the Town Board have selected David Perreault as the 2018 Town of Lewiston Citizen of the Year.
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Sat, Mar 31st 2018 07:00 am
Every day at the News Media Alliance headquarters, a stack of newspapers arrives for myself and the staff. But with the Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission currently considering tariffs on Canadian newsprint, those days of screen-free reading could be coming to an end.
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Sat, Mar 31st 2018 07:00 am
News continues to evolve on the It Happened to Alexa Foundation's 2018 Great Contraption Race.
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Sat, Mar 31st 2018 07:00 am
With Town Board members Al Bax and Bill Geiben, plus the town engineer and building inspector all absent - not to mention Supervisor Steve Broderick contending with a case of laryngitis - Monday's regular meeting was a rather light one.
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Sat, Mar 31st 2018 07:00 am
The Grand Island Republican Committee gathered on March 13 to honor recently retired Town Councilman Ray Billica at their annual St. Patrick's Day Party, held at the festively decorated Riverstone Grill. A large crowd enjoyed delicious St. Patrick's Day-themed hors d'oeuvres and desserts, beverages, door prizes (a necklace from deSignet International and a shamrock plant) and a silent auction.
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Sat, Mar 31st 2018 07:00 am
The Grand Island Town Board said "Thank you" to a citizen responder who came to the aid of a potential drowning victim.
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Sat, Mar 31st 2018 07:00 am
More than 400 people attended a fundraiser Friday, March 23, for Dana Papaj, the Grand Island woman who was severely injured in a hit-and-run accident last year.
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Fri, Mar 30th 2018 04:15 pm
Paul Johnson Schmidt was born in Niagara Falls on April 29, 1940, and died Sunday, March 25, 2018.
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Fri, Mar 30th 2018 04:00 pm
Lenore R. Boyko (née Charette) of Grand Island entered into rest peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, March 25, 2018.
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