Fri, Dec 6th 2013 09:15 pm
The office of the state comptroller is auditing the Division of Criminal Justice Services' oversight and management of hate crime reporting across the state, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today.
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Fri, Dec 6th 2013 09:10 pm
The jackpot for tonight's Mega Millions drawing now stands at $297 million, a $40 million increase over Tuesday's advertised jackpot of $257 million. The jackpot increase reflects very strong sales across all 44 participating states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Fri, Dec 6th 2013 09:10 pm
The ABC Television Network proudly announced today that it has extended its relationship with the popular "Peanuts" animated specials by Charles M. Schulz in a deal with Peanuts Worldwide LLC and Lee Mendelson Film Productions until 2020.
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Fri, Dec 6th 2013 09:10 pm
Hit drama "Sleepy Hollow" will culminate its must-be-seen-to-be-believed first season with a special two-hour season finale event Monday, Jan. 20, 2014 (8 p.m.), on FOX, changing the second season premiere of last season's No. 1 new series, "The Following."
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Fri, Dec 6th 2013 07:00 am
The countdown to Christmas is on, and "The Chew" has stockings full of holiday recipes, crafts and cocktails to ensure this year's holiday is merry and bright. Actor and host Mario Lopez, Victoria Secret's Angels Adriana Lima and Candice Swanepoel, and chef Guy Fieri visit "The Chew" next week.
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Fri, Dec 6th 2013 07:00 am
The Historic Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center will be presenting its "Family Film Series."
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Fri, Dec 6th 2013 07:00 am
Chef Emeril Lagasse digs deeper into the rich cuisine, stunning scenery and diverse culture of the Sunshine State in Cooking Channel's returning series "Emeril's Florida," premiering Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014, at 2:30 p.m.
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Fri, Dec 6th 2013 07:00 am
The New York Power Authority will hold its annual admission-free holiday events featuring the Festival of Trees through Jan. 4, 2014, and the annual "Deck the Halls" event, featuring photos with Santa, on Dec. 7, at the Power Vista, 5777 Lewiston Road, Lewiston.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 06:45 pm
A longstanding local tradition continues this holiday season as the Greater Niagara Ballet Co. presents "The Nutcracker." The show is on stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Niagara Falls High School Performing Arts Center, 4455 Porter Road.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 06:20 pm
The following statement can be attributed to Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman in response to the passing of former South African President Nelson Mandela.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 06:20 pm
Congressman Chris Collins' legislation to help scientists commercialize their ideas passed through the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology today. The TRANSFER Act of 2013, which passed with bipartisan support and has the backing of local and national research universities, will now go to the House Committee on Small Business for approval.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 06:20 pm
The Western & Central New York Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announced Deborah and Rocco Surace will serve as co-chairs for the society's 22nd annual Diamond Ball at Samuel's Grande Manor.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 06:05 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has been awarded $795,000 in state funding for its new Wellness Connection Place, a groundbreaking coordinated care program for adult mental health patients.
The three-year award, announced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, is one of just 37 statewide and the only one designated for a Western New York hospital in the second phase of the competitive Vital Access/Safety Net Provider Program.
Memorial is in the process of renovating its outpatient adult mental health center to establish a one-stop, multi-service center called the Wellness Connection Center.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 06:00 pm
Dunkin' Donuts will show its support for one of America's most iconic holiday toy collection drives this holiday season through a second-year partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves' Toys for Tots program in Western New York.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 05:55 pm
Buffalo Sabres President of Hockey Operations Pat LaFontaine today announced the team has recalled defenseman Brayden McNabb from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 05:55 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team will loan forward Mikhail Grigorenko to the Russian men's national junior ice hockey team, which will be competing in the 2014 World Junior Championship.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 05:50 pm
Singer/songwriter Katy Perry in a performance from Canada and seven-time Grammy Award winner Taylor Swift in a performance from Australia are the latest performers announced for "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live! - Countdown to Music's Biggest Night."
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 05:50 pm
Coach Christina Aguilera will perform "We Remain," off the soundtrack of "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire," on the Tuesday, Dec. 10, live episode of "The Voice" (9 p.m.).
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 05:50 pm
NBC and WWE will once again honor the U.S. Armed Forces with the annual "WWE Tribute to the Troops" holiday celebration. The one-hour television special will air Saturday, Dec. 28 (8 p.m.), on NBC.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 05:50 pm
It's become a Christmas tradition for my sister Teenie and I to go to Theatre in the Mist's annual holiday show. We always leave filled with holiday spirit and ready to kickoff our own Christmas preparations.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 05:50 pm
Start 'em young and they will never forget. I have several grandsons and only two granddaughters. Of the grandsons, all are hunters or aspiring hunters, some are too young yet, and some just getting into learning.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 05:45 pm
The Shawnee Sno-Chiefs Snowmobile Club, in cooperation with the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Co., will hold a New York State Snowmobile Safety Course on Dec. 14, at Shawnee Volunteer Fire Co., 3747 Lockport Road, Sanborn.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 05:45 pm
VA Western New York Healthcare System, in partnership with Veterans One-Stop Center of Western New York Inc. and Belmont Housing Resources for WNY, will present a landlord seminar, "Rent to a Vet" on Monday, Dec. 9 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Leonard Post VFW, 2450 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 05:45 pm
The 2013 K-Kids (Kiwanis Kids) of West Street Elementary School recently opened the first assembly at their school. As each member introduced themselves on stage they articulated the "7 Habits of Highly Effective People," a book by Stephen R. Covey, a leadership/ take responsibility outline.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 05:45 pm
Come celebrate the holidays at the Town of Niagara Community Center where a Christmas party for youth in the community will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2013 05:45 pm
For the second straight year, the Visiting Nursing Association of Western New York has been ranked in the top 5 percent of home health agencies in the U.S. The VNA was named to the Top 500 of the 2013 HomeCare Elite, a recognition of the top-performing home health agencies in the U.S.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 02:10 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, spoke before the House of Representatives to support the new markets tax credit program and call for a permanent extension in advance of its expiration on Dec. 31 of this year.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 01:00 pm
NBC Olympics announced today that Mary Carillo, Cris Collinsworth and Ato Boldon will serve as correspondents for its coverage of the 2014 Sochi Winter Games, offering insights and commentary on the Olympics.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 12:55 pm
Six Niagara University students are among the top 20 percent of the 5,479 ROTC cadets nationwide that were ranked via the U.S. Army Cadet Command's cadet accessions and branching board.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:30 am
On Saturday, Dec. 7, First Niagara Bank will present the "2013 Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration." This annual event marks the official opening of the free ice-skating season in downtown Buffalo. It is held at Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza (Main at Chippewa streets).
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:30 am
Neil Patrick Harris, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Alfred Molina are among those set to voice key characters for the half-hour animated Christmas special, "Yes, Virginia," presented by Macy's.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:25 am
A record number of runners in The Mighty Niagara Half Marathon traveled safely through Lewiston thanks, in part, to Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1. Paul Beatty, race chairman of The Mighty Niagara Half Marathon and Hospice Dash 5K, recently recognized the fire company with a thank you plaque.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:25 am
Niagara Hospice and Odd Fellow & Rebekah Rehabilitation & Health Care Center have announced a new collaboration that will provide a dedicated hospice unit in eastern Niagara County
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:25 am
The St. Francis Guild of Mount St. Mary's Hospital will conduct its annual holiday bazaar Friday, Dec. 6, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the hospital's south (main) lobby.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:20 am
Niagara Catholic Students prepared for their Thanksgiving service on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Giving thanks for all that they have in their own lives, the faculty, staff and students collected enough food and turkeys to help 12 families and three local food pantries.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:20 am
New York State Sen. Mark J. Grisanti, R-I-60, announced Tuesday he will co-sponsor legislation in the Senate that would be the first in the nation to protect innocent bystanders from being sucker-punched and assaulted by gangs, who in many cases are juveniles.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:20 am
The public-access fishing pier at the base of the New York Power Authority's Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant, the main generating facility at the Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant, will close for the winter season Monday, Dec. 9. Weather permitting, it will still be open this weekend, Dec. 7-8.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:20 am
NBC has ordered a full 22-episode second season of freshman smash "The Blacklist," broadcast television's No. 1 drama in the 18-49 demo, fresh off of Monday night's substantial showing and timeslot win. The series is the fall season's breakout hit in both same day and record-setting live-plus-7 viewing.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:15 am
Musician Bret Michaels literally joins the revolution in a guest-starring role on the hour-long sci-fi drama "Revolution," from NBC and Warner Bros. Television. Michaels plays a post-apocalyptic version of himself. He will perform an acoustic version of Poison's hit ballad "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" in an episode to air in 2014.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2013 08:15 am
AT&T is teaming up with the Buffalo Sabres to offer Western New York high school students the chance to win the Sabres experience of a lifetime - and save lives, too.
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