Fri, Oct 11th 2013 08:20 am
To celebrate the first anniversary in its new location, Augie's Diner has partnered with LaSalle Pride Inc. on a display of historic photos of LaSalle.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 08:20 am
Erie County will "Go Violet" on Wednesday, Oct. 16, marking October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Erie County Coalition Against Family Violence is asking individuals and organizations to wear purple, the symbolic color for domestic violence awareness, and provide information to employees and patrons. More information on how you or your organization can get involved is available at www.goviolet.eccafv.org.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 08:10 am
Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in upstate New York, northern Pennsylvania and western Vermont, has announced the company's produce director, Steven Wright has won 2013 Retailer of the Year from Produce Retailer magazine. The award celebrates Wright as well as Tops' entire produce team as leaders in the produce field and within the grocery industry.
Nominations for this distinction are submitted largely by the produce vendor community and are based on criteria such as: innovative programs, creative merchandising, environmental stewardship, supplier relationship, leadership effectiveness, and divisional culture.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 08:10 am
Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, is set to host Academy Night 2013, an opportunity for high school students and their families, as well as school administrators and counselors, to find out more about military academy institutions, programs and the application process that surrounds them.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 08:10 am
Raymour & Flanigan in Niagara Falls is sponsoring "A Way to Give Back" food drive to benefit Community Missions of Niagara Frontier Inc. The food drive will take place at the store, 8535 Niagara Falls Blvd., during regular store hours on Friday, Oct. 18, to Sunday, Oct. 20.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 07:00 am
The Town of Porter Republican Party continued its assistance to the community by presenting a $250 check to the Ransomville Volunteer Fire Co.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:30 pm
Lockport Mayor Michael W. Tucker joined federal, state and local dignitaries Oct. 9 to mark the beginning of restoration of the famed Erie Canal Flight of Five Locks. Remarks were made during a community celebration on Canal Street in the heart of downtown Lockport.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:20 pm
Recording artists Kelly Clarkson and will.i.am revealed the 2013 American Music Awards nominations on ABC's "Good Morning America." Five categories were announced live on air followed by a press conference to reveal the remaining 17 categories at B.B. King's Blues Club & Grill in Times Square.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:15 pm
ABC has picked up new hit drama "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." for a full season, it was announced by Paul Lee, president, ABC Entertainment Group.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:15 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has appointed Christin M. LoFaso director of IPA/navigation. In that role, she will lead Niagara County efforts in support of NY State of Health, the organized marketplace designed to help people shop for and enroll in health insurance coverage.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:10 pm
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced the field of Documentary Short Subject contenders for the 86th Academy Awards has been narrowed to eight films, of which three to five will earn Oscar nominations.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:10 pm
In an unprecedented agreement, The PGA of America and NBC Sports Group today unveiled a historic partnership to further raise the profile of the Ryder Cup, the Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid, and PGA professionals across the networks of NBC and Golf Channel beginning in 2015.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 06:30 pm
A new report by the New York Power Authority on best practices for achieving energy cost savings at New York schools highlights significant economic and environmental benefits from increased investments in energy efficiency and clean energy technologies at public and private K-12 schools.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 06:30 pm
Five of Western New York's top chefs will face off Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Niagara Falls Conference & Event Center in a "Healthy Chef Competition" sponsored by Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 06:30 pm
The St. Francis Guild of Mount St. Mary's Hospital will hold its 33rd annual Pink Elephant Luncheon and Auction on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Niagara Falls Country Club, 505 Mountain View Drive, Lewiston.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 06:30 pm
Fire and rescue demonstrations, fire safety education, blood pressure checks and ladder truck bucket rides will be among the activities offered to the public on Saturday, Oct. 12, when the Upper Mountain Fire Co. holds its annual community open house.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 06:30 pm
Daniel J. Stapleton, director of the Niagara County Department of Health, reported today the first laboratory-confirmed human case of West Nile virus in Niagara County for 2013.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 03:50 pm
Grand Island Fire Chief Kevin Koch reports a fourth-grade student at Kaegebein Elementary School will receive this year's Fire Prevention Commendation during a special award ceremony at the Oct. 10 open house event.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:00 am
A Wheatfield developer seeking rezoning on a Ward Road property came under fire Monday by residents concerned that his plans would worsen drainage and traffic in the area.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:00 am
Town of Niagara Supervisor Steve Richards has vowed to clear his name in the 28-count indictment brought against him in State Supreme Court in Lockport last Friday.
A plea of not guilty was entered before Supreme Court Justice Richard C. Kloch Sr. Since then, neither Richards nor his lawyer, Rodney Personius, nor town councilmen known to have been subpoenaed to testify during the preceding grand jury investigation have been willing to comment.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:00 am
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, the Niagara County Chapter of NYSARC Inc., is offering an "Art & Music Workshop: Whole Note Band" from 10:15-11:15 a.m. on Oct. 15 and 22 at the Carnegie Art Center in North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:00 am
On Thursday, Oct. 3, St. Peter R.C. School celebrated Jumpstart's "Read for the Record," along with schools across the country, to raise awareness for the importance of early childhood education and the power of literacy.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:00 am
Music and memories are the centerpiece of "CMA Country Christmas," a two-hour special hosted by Jennifer Nettles airing Monday, Dec. 2 (9 p.m.), on the ABC Television Network.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:00 am
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School recently held its open house events. Perspective students for grades 7 through 12, along with their parents, were able to enjoy a tour of the school conducted by current students and parents of students.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 06:55 am
State Sen. George Maziarz will be taking a group of veterans to Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, on a WNY Heroes flight.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 11:50 pm
"This truly is a historic day at Niagara University, one that will forever change the scientific research and teaching that happens on our campus."
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 11:25 pm
Lewiston's audio walking tour, featuring some of the most historical stories of the village, can now be found at the Barton Hill Hotel.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 11:25 pm
Local Sea Scouts from Ship 1812 spent the later part of the summer cleaning headstones in Lewiston Cemetery. It was all a part of a community service project to preserve the information about the people buried on site.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 11:25 pm
USA's hit international spy drama series "Covert Affairs" returns with six all-new, action-packed episodes on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 10 p.m. The first half of season four brought in nearly 4 million total viewers P2+ (3.955MM), making "Covert Affairs" one of summer's top 10 cable scripted shows. The season finale is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 21.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 11:20 pm
"American Idol" voting starts before the show begins in January 2014, as the original star-making series calls on fans to select the official tagline for "American Idol." The American dream inspires every "American Idol" contestant. So, which tagline will inspire fans the most? Fans may choose one of four taglines and cast their vote(s) at Americanidol.com, via Twitter and on Facebook.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 11:20 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, was recently named to the New York Farm Bureau's "Circle of Friends." This award is given to legislators who demonstrate a commitment to strengthening family farms through advocacy and a strong voting record on issues that impact family farms. Ceretto has won this award every year he has been in the Assembly, making this his third consecutive year as a Friend of Family Farms.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 11:15 pm
Comcast Corp., NBCUniversal and Twitter today announced a strategic partnership to more directly connect the millions of Twitter users with television viewing. In the first step of the partnership, Comcast engineers created a new feature called "See It" that will give millions of Xfinity TV customers the ability to instantly access TV shows, movies and sports directly from a Tweet.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 11:15 pm
NBC has set Monday, Dec. 9 (9-11 p.m.), as the premiere episode of the new season of the holiday series "The Sing-Off."
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 11:15 pm
The Governor's Office of Motion Picture and Television Development recently piloted the "New York Loves Film Production Roadshow" at the Woodstock Film Festival. The event featured two 60-minute face-to-face conversations with filmmakers, festival officials, and New York state government representatives to gather and discuss film production practices and issues across New York.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 11:15 pm
The 68th Annual Tony Awards will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, Sunday, June 8 (8 p.m.), on the CBS Television Network. The Tony Awards, which honor theater professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway, has been broadcast on CBS since 1978.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 11:15 pm
The Buffalo Sabres and Bell today announced Sabres games will now be carried on Bell TV in Southern Ontario, Canada. Sabres games, which were previously available on NHL Center Ice, will now be included as part of Bell TV regular programming - at no extra cost— starting with the Oct. 10 matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 08:00 am
NBC's "The Voice" coaches have each selected their 12-member teams that will advance to the "Battle Rounds" phase of the competition.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:55 am
New York City is famous for its manic pace and its urban landscape. But, surprisingly, it's one of the most-dog friendly cities around. There are tons of fun things to do with your pet while you visit, and plenty of pet-friendly lodging and dining to be found. So if you're planning a visit, consider bringing your furry friend along.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:55 am
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, will present "Chris Cornell: Songbook Solo Acoustic Tour" on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre. Tickets are $49.50.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:45 am
Syfy has greenlighted an eight-episode order for "Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge" (working title), a competition series featuring 10 aspiring creature creators competing to out-imagine one another in a series of challenges where they will build everything from mechanical characters to whimsical beasts, bringing high-end inanimate creature designs to life.
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