Thu, Oct 17th 2013 03:15 pm
During the Oct. 9 monthly meeting of the Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners, a check for $2,001 was presented to the YWCA Tonawandas in support of its program for victims of domestic violence.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2013 03:15 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has issued a consumer advisory highlighting New York state and federal laws protecting current and former members of the armed services, and offered tips to veterans and service members on avoiding targeted scams.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2013 03:15 pm
Family & Children's Service of Niagara received a $20,000 unrestricted grant for PASSAGE House domestic violence shelter from the Mary Kay Foundation. The purpose of the grant is to maintain critical services and programs for individuals who are survivors of domestic abuse.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2013 03:15 pm
Empire State Development Regional President Sam Hoyt, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown have announced the Erie County Industrial Development Agency and the Buffalo Urban Development Corp. have centralized their offices at the vacant space at 95 Perry St., in Buffalo, where Empire State Development's Western New York regional office is currently located. The move allows the state, county and city to have all their economic development entities located in one building, achieving long-term savings for New York taxpayers and the "one-stop shopping" goal the economic development community has supported for years.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2013 03:15 pm
WGRZ-TV's Kevin O'Neill, best known for his "Celebrating Western New York" (www.wgrz.com) features weekday mornings on "Daybreak," is now a certified broadcast meteorologist.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2013 03:15 pm
State Department of Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera has announced a new initiative partnering with representatives from seven Latin-American countries to help lower the unemployment rate and boost workforce development initiatives among Latino communities in New York state.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2013 03:15 pm
English poet Robert Graves reportedly once said: "There's no money in poetry, but then there's no poetry in money either."
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Thu, Oct 17th 2013 03:10 pm
In order to maintain access to arts during times of stress, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is offering two free tickets to furloughed federal employees, veterans and military families for this weekend's concerts.
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Wed, Oct 16th 2013 01:25 pm
Late last week, Dunkin' Donuts announced the start of the "Cups for Roswell" program and the donation of up to 372,000 cups of coffee to Roswell Park Cancer Institute in an effort to generate $175,000 for the nationally recognized comprehensive cancer center this holiday season.
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Wed, Oct 16th 2013 01:25 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz has announced the day has finally arrived: the WNY Heroes trip flies today! Twenty-eight World War II and Korean veterans from Western New York were flown this morning to Washington, D.C., to visit the World War II Memorial, Korean War Memorial and other area monuments and memorials.
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Wed, Oct 16th 2013 07:00 am
The final weekend of 2013 promises to be one to remember at Seneca Casinos in Western New York. Entertainment will ring out the year with world-famous singer and actress Vanessa Williams at Seneca Niagara Events Center on Dec. 28, followed by a boisterous rock performance by Cheap Trick on Dec. 29 at Seneca Allegany Events Center.
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Wed, Oct 16th 2013 07:00 am
Jennie Garth ("Beverly Hills, 90210," "Dancing with the Stars") and Cameron Mathison ("Dancing with the Stars," "All My Children") star in the all new ABC Family original movie "Holidaze," premiering Sunday, Dec. 8 (8 p.m.). The movie airs as part of ABC Family's annual "25 Days of Christmas" programming event.
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Wed, Oct 16th 2013 07:00 am
Break out the pumpkins and candy corns! It's Halloween once again. For those of us who are pet parents, it's time to come up with some new ideas about how to make the holiday fun for our furry little ones.
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Wed, Oct 16th 2013 07:00 am
FOX and Eventful are giving fans in three winning cities that Demand it! the most an advance screening of the adrenaline-fueled drama "Almost Human." FOX is putting the power in the hands of the fans to Demand it! and win an exclusive free screening of "Almost Human" anywhere in the country before it premieres Monday, Nov. 4 (8 p.m.).
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Wed, Oct 16th 2013 07:00 am
Niagara University's College of Education hosted its annual professional recognition ceremony Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Castellani Art Museum. The event honored the contributions of educational leaders, counselors, teachers and community members from Western New York and Ontario.
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Wed, Oct 16th 2013 07:00 am
St. Peters R.C. School in Lewiston recently celebrated a Mass to give back to the community. Mrs. Diane Lemke's fourth-grade class challenged the entire student body to collect canned goods for the Heart & Soul food pantry in Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Oct 16th 2013 07:00 am
Paul and Paula Mayers of Lockport have won a handmade Amish quilt in the Niagara History Center's 25th annual quilt drawing. This year's quilt was a double-wedding-ring pattern of black and red on a white background.
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Wed, Oct 16th 2013 07:00 am
New York state spending declined for the second straight year in fiscal year 2012-13 while debt reached an all-time high of $63.5 billion, according to the annual report on the financial condition of New York state released by Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
"State policy decisions in the past three years have helped New York better align state spending with revenue, but difficulties remain," DiNapoli said.
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Wed, Oct 16th 2013 02:40 am
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, will present the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre.
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Wed, Oct 16th 2013 02:40 am
At 7 p.m. tonight, clarinetist Ricardo Morales will share his knowledge with Western New York students at a masterclass held in the Mary Seaton Room of Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo.
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Wed, Oct 16th 2013 02:30 am
Golden Globe winner Tina Fey and Golden Globe nominee Amy Poehler have signed on to host NBC's exclusive coverage of The 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards.
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Wed, Oct 16th 2013 02:25 am
In downtown Buffalo Tuesday, the University at Buffalo broke ground on a milestone project in the university's history and in the city's efforts to reinvent itself as a destination for world-class health care.
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Tue, Oct 15th 2013 11:55 pm
Dominique Wilkins provided guests at the Niagara Falls Culinary Center with diabetes education and prevention tips.
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Tue, Oct 15th 2013 11:15 pm
The Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts will co-host a "Scout Night Expo" for youth of nearly every age on Wednesday, from 6-8 p.m., in the Lewiston-Porter Middle School cafeteria on Creek Road.
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Tue, Oct 15th 2013 11:15 pm
The New York League of Conservation Voters, which works to make environmental sustainability a top political and policy priority in New York, has named State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-60th District, a 2013 "Eco-Star" for his work on environmental initiatives in Albany.
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Tue, Oct 15th 2013 11:10 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber, along with the Lockport Business Association, will host a debate among candidates for Niagara County Legislature from the eastern end of Niagara County.
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Tue, Oct 15th 2013 11:10 pm
George Osborne, president of Artpark & Company, announced today the appointment of Carrie Veltri to the newly created position of director of development.
In making the announcement, Osborne said, "Artpark is very fortunate to have attracted a person of Carrie's experience and expertise to this position. Our search committee, headed by Artpark board member Jane Mogavero, conducted a national search for this very important position, and we found the best candidate right here in greater Buffalo. I am delighted that Carrie will be joining our staff."
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Tue, Oct 15th 2013 11:10 pm
Christopher H. Brown, CPA, of Brown & Company Certified Public Accountants, and Anthony L. Eugeni, senior partner at Damon Morey Attorneys at Law, have been appointed to the board of trustees of Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center. Carmen A. Granto, chairman of the board, announced the appointments for three-year terms.
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Tue, Oct 15th 2013 11:00 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, said he is disappointed in the decision made by New York State Education Commissioner John King to cancel a series of forums for public comment on common core standards. Ceretto wants public officials, school districts, teachers and parents to work together through this process.
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Tue, Oct 15th 2013 11:00 pm
Niagara University's College of Education is inviting the community to participate in its annual "Trick r' Treat Monster Reader" program on Saturday, Oct. 26.
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Tue, Oct 15th 2013 11:00 pm
On Wednesday, Health System Services of Wheatfield will help local veterans take part in the "WNY Heroes Flight."
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Mon, Oct 14th 2013 12:40 pm
The star-studded lineup for "Country Music's Biggest Night" continues to grow with today's announcement of performers for The 47th Annual CMA Awards.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2013 12:40 pm
St. Peter Lutheran Church will host its second annual "Music for Missions" benefit concert on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m., in its Christian Day School gymnasium (6168 Walmore Road, Sanborn). All are welcome to attend.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2013 12:40 pm
Wireless networks span the globe. But like a frightened toddler, they don't go underwater.
That may soon change, because University at Buffalo researchers are developing a deep-sea Internet.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2013 12:40 pm
Amberleigh is celebrating 25 years of excellence in caring for seniors at its silver anniversary party. The Oct. 25 event runs from 2-4 p.m. at 2330 Maple Road, Williamsville, and the public is invited. Champagne and refreshments will be served.
Dr. Barry Weinstein (Amherst supervisor) and Assemblyman Ray Walters will be presenting proclamations. All attendees will be entered in anniversary drawings to win a full day at Excuria Salon with lunch, or a four-hour limousine service for eight from Aces Limousine Service. Tours will also be given.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2013 12:30 pm
Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 is wrapping up its annual fund drive. This year, the company awarded a large-screen TV in a random drawing of all entries. Patricia Rose of Lewiston was the winner and is shown as Chief John Penzotti presents her with the TV.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2013 12:30 pm
Three Depression-era antique toy train sets - Lionel, Marx and Atlas - will be among the hundreds of items auctioned off at Community Missions' antique and fine arts auction on Sunday, Nov. 10, at the First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2013 12:30 pm
The next great villain from a galaxy far, far away is here. Fans attending Lucasfilm's "Star Wars Rebels" panel Saturday at New York Comic Con got the world's first look at the Inquisitor, a black-clad, intimidating figure who will play a prominent role in the upcoming animated series.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2013 12:30 pm
Superstar sibling trio The Band Perry was nominated for an American Music Award in the Favorite Band, Duo Or Group, Country category.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2013 12:30 pm
The University at Buffalo will hold the eighth UB Scholarship Gala from 6-11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, in the Edward Wright Practice Facility on the North Campus.
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