Sat, Jan 4th 2014 07:00 am
Local residents had a brief, but enjoyable ride in the lower Niagara gorge on New Year's Day as Niagara Jet Adventures held another of its test runs for its new jetboat "Gonago:go:h."
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Sat, Jan 4th 2014 07:00 am
A total of 91 entries were recorded for the 14th annual Hangover 150. The yearly event at the half-mile Western New York oval officially kicks off the racing season at the Big R.
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Sat, Jan 4th 2014 07:00 am
Last month marked a first for Lewiston's own Joseph Cecconi, pictured, as he tallied his first USHL goal.
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Sat, Jan 4th 2014 07:00 am
The following activity occurred Monday, Dec. 23, to Sunday, Dec. 29, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 189 response calls during this period.
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Sat, Jan 4th 2014 07:00 am
Nationally syndicated morning talk show "LIVE with Kelly and Michael" announces the lineup of guests who will join hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan during the week of Jan. 6-10.
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Sat, Jan 4th 2014 07:00 am
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the greatest snowfall in 24 hours in the U.S. was in Silver Lake, Colo., on April 15-16, 1921 - 75.8 inches. While most of us won't experience that much snow, any significant snowfall or ice can create hazardous conditions.
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Sat, Jan 4th 2014 07:00 am
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Sat, Jan 4th 2014 07:00 am
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue will hold its monthly volunteer meeting this Wednesday, Jan. 8, from 6-8 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 915 Oneida St., Lewiston. The meeting is a gathering and the main discussion topic will be the upcoming second annual "Heart to Heart" fundraising event, to be held Feb. 8.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 07:00 pm
"The Biggest Loser" kicks off the new year with special guest NASCAR driver Carl Edwards, "fan favorite" contestant Abby Rike and one eliminated player getting a "Second Chance" to get back in the game on a lively two-hour episode airing Tuesday, Jan. 7 (8 p.m.), on NBC.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 06:25 pm
The Starpoint Central School District Board of Education Strategic Improvement Facilities Sub-Committee will meet Monday at 6 p.m.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 06:10 pm
In response to the statewide emergency declared by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo in anticipation of Winter Storm Hercules, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued an open letter to vendors warning against price gouging, the inflation of the price of necessary goods and services. General Business Law prohibits such increase in costs of essential items like food, water, gas, generators, batteries and flashlights, and services like tree trimming/removal, emergency structure repairs, or snowplowing, during natural disasters or other events that disrupt the market.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 06:10 pm
Researchers at the University at Buffalo have found a way to change alcohol drinking behavior in rodents, using the emerging technique of optogenetics, which uses light to stimulate neurons.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 06:10 pm
At some point in the progression of Alzheimer's disease, most people with dementia will inexplicably leave familiar surroundings and potentially endanger themselves. Extremely cold temperatures can be deadly for vulnerable people who venture outdoors unprepared for the conditions, but there are steps that can be taken to lessen the danger for the person, and avoid anxiety for family members.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 06:05 pm
The Center for Women at Mount St. Mary's Hospital welcomed its first baby of 2014 at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, with the arrival of Charles James Arthur Farrell. Charles is the son of Ellen Gromoll and Kevin Farrell of Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 06:00 pm
The poorer the neighborhood, the higher the risk for problem gambling, according to a study from the University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 06:00 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has claimed forward Zenon Konopka off waivers.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 06:00 pm
The People's Choice Awards announced today that multiaward winning country superstar Brad Paisley will perform at this year's awards ceremony.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 06:00 pm
The 2014 NHL Winter Classic on NBC, in which the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in a shootout on New Year's Day, tied as the highest-rated NHL regular-season game in nearly four decades, became the second-most watched such game in 39 years, and is up nearly 20 percent in both household rating and viewership as compared to the 2012 NHL Winter Classic.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 06:00 pm
Buffalo Business First, a leading weekly business news publication in Western New York, has chosen Seneca Gaming Corp. as one of the region's "Most Admired Companies" for 2013.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 07:00 am
The Wheatfield Town Board officially accepted the retirement of Recreation Director Ed Sturgeon at a special meeting Monday, Dec. 23.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 07:00 am
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office and Tribune-area police agencies dealt with some serious calls recently, including a fatal accident and a fire on Monday, plus an armed robbery on Dec. 24.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2014 07:00 am
The Town of Niagara Beautification Committee has recognized outstanding efforts in Christmas decorating by town residents.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 05:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center greeted its first baby of 2014 at 9:13 a.m. Jan. 2, when Linnea DuFour, left, of the Town of Niagara gave birth to a daughter, Nora Lin DuFour.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 05:50 pm
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. is advising customers to take particular care while Western New York is experiencing this extremely cold weather. Though temperatures have been colder than usual, the company is prepared to deliver the gas needed for customers to keep warm on these cold days.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 04:05 pm
At one time, Olivia Gonyea was a typical student at Niagara-Wheatfield's Errick Road Elementary School. Then the unthinkable happened. When she was 8 years old, she was diagnosed with a form of cancer called Ewings sarcoma.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 04:00 pm
On Dec. 4, Starpoint Central School students, in collaboration with a handful of students from Sacred Heart Academy, visited the Sterling House Niagara, a senior living community in Wheatfield. The students brought with them 47 handmade fleece blankets, which they made for the residents over the past two months.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 04:00 pm
Chris Castellani, owner of Supermarket Liquors & Wines, and patrons of his store, located at 8438 Niagara Falls Blvd., made a major donation to the Toys for Tots Program just before the holidays.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 04:00 pm
Five of the 25 windowpanes in the North Tonawanda History Museum's 2013 Window Pane Covering Project are sponsored, designed and installed, according to the museum's board of trustees.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 03:55 pm
Fuccillo Automotive Group presented the Salvation Army with $200,000 Dec. 23 at Fuccillo Chevrolet of Grand Island as part of this year's campaign in which Fuccillo matched red kettle proceeds throughout Upstate New York.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 03:55 pm
St. Peter's Lutheran Church will host its monthly contemporary worship gathering, "Saturday Night Alive," on Saturday, Jan. 11, starting at 5:30 p.m. The gathering will include worship, Bible study, prayer, and Holy Communion.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 03:50 pm
The New York Army and Air National Guard expected to have provided military funeral services to more than 11,560 families in 2013 by the time New Year's Eve revelers welcomed the start of 2014.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 11:45 am
With dangerously cold temperatures in the forecast, Home Instead Senior Care says now is the time for seniors and their loved ones to brush up on cold weather safety tips.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 11:30 am
"The NFL on CBS" continues its 54th year broadcasting the NFL with coverage of the 2014 AFC playoffs with the national broadcast of Wild Card Playoffs game No. 2 Sunday, Jan. 5 (1 p.m.) live on CBS. The No. 6-seeded San Diego Chargers (9-7) visit the AFC North Champions and No. 3-seeded Cincinnati Bengals (11-5).
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 11:15 am
Several Niagara County lawmakers took their oaths of office Wednesday as a new Legislature with three new faces began to take place around a core of veterans, including an 11-member supermajority that will continue to lead the deliberative body after 10 years in charge.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 11:10 am
Town of Lewiston Justice Hugh Gee administers the oath to Dennis Brochey as the new supervisor's wife, Cathy, holds the Bible. The ceremony was held New Year's Day at the Lewiston Senior Center.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 11:10 am
With extremely cold winter weather on its way, New Yorkers need to be prepared for the frigid temperatures. If your home or business uses propane to generate heat or run appliances, the New York Propane Gas Association provides these tips to keep your family safe and warm.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 11:05 am
NBC Sports' coverage of the 2014 NHL Winter Classic Jan. 1, in which the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in a shootout, delivered a 2.9 overnight rating, tying it with the 2009 Winter Classic as NBC's best-ever overnight for an NHL regular-season game, according to metered market data from The Nielsen Company.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 11:05 am
St. Peter R.C. School students in Lewiston decided to give back to families in need during the holiday season. Instead of exchanging gifts among themselves, the students decided to purchase new clothing and toys and household items for families in the area.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 11:00 am
On Wednesday, the Buffalo Sabres recalled defenseman Brayden McNabb and forward Johan Larsson from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League. The team also announced forward Cody Hodgson was placed on injured reserve.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2014 11:00 am
AccuWeather.com reports a major snowstorm will reach from across part of the Midwest to the upper part of the mid-Atlantic and southern New England Thursday into Friday. A blizzard will evolve from the storm in parts of the Northeast.
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