Tue, Sep 24th 2013 07:00 am
Tax revenues for the first five months of the state fiscal year were $69.8 million more than updated budget projections, according to the August cash report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Year-to-date tax collections are up 10.3 percent from the same period last year, largely due to strong personal income tax collections in April. August state tax collections fell 5.1 percent from 2012, primarily because of fewer collection days than last August.
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Tue, Sep 24th 2013 07:00 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will host regional workshops across the state during September and October to provide training on the use of alternatives to pesticides at schools and day care centers.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2013 05:45 pm
Community leaders, private industry, state and federal representatives joined forces to kick off the next phase of major investment into the restoration of 6.2 miles of the Buffalo River. This internationally recognized project is one of the largest river cleanups in the country.
The Buffalo River Restoration Partnership includes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Great Lakes National Program Office, Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper, Honeywell, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Over the past decade, the combined efforts from the various partners in this partnership have leveraged nearly $75 million into restoration of the Buffalo River and its shoreline, making it one of the Great Lakes most successful revitalization efforts.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2013 05:45 pm
Vincentian Heritage Week, an annual celebration of Niagara University's rich history of education and service in the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul, will take place Sept. 24-28.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2013 05:45 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens today reminded all new hunters or trappers planning to go afield this upcoming hunting and trapping season that they must first complete a mandatory hunter or trapper education course before they can obtain the appropriate sporting license. Training in safe handling of firearms and hunting is a legal requirement for anyone hunting in New York.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2013 05:15 pm
Niagara University has a received a $30,000 grant from the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York in support of its nursing programs.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2013 05:15 pm
Buffalo Bills safety Aaron Williams will visit "The Fred Jackson Show" tonight at 7:30 p.m. live on WBBZ-TV. Bills running back Fred Jackson and co-host Bob Koshinski will review yesterday's matchup with the New York Jets at the Meadowlands, and look forward to the next game against the defending Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2013 05:15 pm
Citi has announced the launch of an extensive collaboration with Katy Perry in conjunction with the release of her third studio album, "PRISM," due out on Capitol Records Oct. 22. Citi will partner with Perry on a special event on Oct. 23, "Katy Perry's: We Can Survive" at the famed Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2013 05:15 pm
CBS's broadcast of The 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards delivered its largest audience since 2005 and its highest adults 18-49 rating since 2006, according to Nielsen time adjusted fast national ratings for Sunday, Sept. 22.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2013 05:15 pm
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier today announced the team has assigned the following players to the Rochester Americans (AHL): Matt Hackett, Brayden McNabb, Chad Ruhwedel and Mike Zigomanis. Drew Bagnall and Matt Ellis will also be assigned to Rochester, pending waivers.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2013 05:15 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced defenseman Mike Weber will donate Sabres tickets to soldiers this season as part of the "Tickets for Troops" program. Weber will provide a pair of tickets to a different military member from Western New York starting with the Oct. 4 home opener against Ottawa, and continuing for each of Buffalo's 40 remaining regular season home games this season.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2013 03:50 pm
The Grand Island Fire Co. will host its annual open house on Thursday, Oct. 10, at GIFC headquarters, 2275 Baseline Road. Check out photos of last year's live fire demo.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2013 01:50 pm
On Friday, family, friends and first responders paid tribute to Russell M. Pecoraro, who recently passed away. An elaborate procession - complete with helicopter escort - took place across Whitehaven Road.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2013 01:35 pm
Ah, happy hour. Great food, great drinks, a fun atmosphere - and the chance to enjoy some much-needed downtime. What's not to love? Now, thanks to a fairly recent trend that's gaining momentum across the country, you and your favorite furry friend can love happy hour together. Happy hours called "Yappy Hours" are cropping up in pet-friendly restaurants, bars and hotels in cities everywhere. We've compiled a list of some of the best "Yappy Hours" across the country.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2013 01:10 pm
Cher will bring her "Dressed to Kill" tour to the First Niagara Center in Buffalo on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2013 12:55 pm
Lovin My Bags by Barbara is now open in the Village of Lewiston. Owner Barbara Crouthamel, a Youngstown resident, offers a large selection of authentic designer purses imported from Italy and France.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2013 12:35 pm
Throughout this month, the art works of John Briglio will be on display at Wine on Third, 501 Third St., Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2013 07:00 am
Niagara County Community College student Aaron Lilly, the son of Ken and Karen Lilly, was recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Lewiston Garden Club. Lilly is majoring in horticulture.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2013 07:00 am
In an effort to increase partnerships between women, veteran, minority and local businesses within Western New York, Catholic Health and Roswell Park Cancer Institute will host a vendor fair on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Millennium Hotel, located at 2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2013 07:00 am
The Niagara Area Foundation, a division of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations for the 2013 grant cycle. Applications are due Oct. 15, and are available for submission at www.cfgb.org.
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Sat, Sep 21st 2013 07:55 pm
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier today announced the team has assigned the following players to the Rochester Americans (AHL): Daniel Catenacci, Jerome Gauthier-Leduc, Tim Schaller and Phil Varone. Jamie Tardif, pending waivers, will also be assigned to Rochester.
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Sat, Sep 21st 2013 04:40 pm
FBI agent Elizabeth Keen's first day on the job will be extraordinary.
Whether it's one she'll want to remember, or one to forget, that's another story.
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Sat, Sep 21st 2013 04:35 pm
The feeling of a red carpet beneath the feet of a Grand Islander is simply as foreign as the feeling of the lunar surface. To put it bluntly, the limelight does not shine on the Island; it would rather shine on the international music centers of the nation - like Nashville or Los Angeles - to find the next big music star.
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Sat, Sep 21st 2013 11:35 am
As part of its "Dialogues on disABILITY Speaker Series," the Museum of disABILITY History will welcome artist and photographer Char Szabo-Perricelli. The event will take place on Friday, Sept. 27, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Museum of disABILITY History, 3826 Main St., Buffalo.
The artist will host a candid Q-and-A, as well as a presentation that will focus on architecture and the ability of photography to preserve and uphold the integrity of historic structures. Szabo-Perricelli will also share observations on the JN Adam Developmental Center, as well as her reflections on social attitudes toward people with disabilities.
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Sat, Sep 21st 2013 11:35 am
Due to inclement weather, the Buffalo Sabres have canceled the "Blue & Gold Carpet Event" at First Niagara Center this evening.
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Sat, Sep 21st 2013 11:00 am
It certainly could be. That's Alan Hastings' plan. The Silo Restaurant proprietor has recently taken over the historic Frontier House. He reopened the parking lot and is working with the Village of Lewiston and local elected leaders to convert the building into a microbrewery, restaurant and inn.
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Sat, Sep 21st 2013 09:00 am
The seventh annual Dave's Memorial Dice Run benefit netted $3,019 for the Ransomville Volunteer Fire Co.'s ambulance drive.
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Sat, Sep 21st 2013 07:00 am
The Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Club hosted a special event Monday as the Hanes Supply Putting Contest played out on the Creek Road course. The event featured alumni from both the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres, including Rene Robert of the Sabres' famed French Connection, plus Bills greats Booker Edgerson, Andre Reed and Lou Piccone.
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Sat, Sep 21st 2013 07:00 am
Thursday's "Winds, Waves & Wines" event, the annual Aquarium of Niagara celebration of the grape, was a success, with scores of people in attendance at the Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls.
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Sat, Sep 21st 2013 07:00 am
Lewiston Police Chief Chris Salada has some simple words of advice for area residents when it comes to crime: Use some common sense to avoid becoming a victim.
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Sat, Sep 21st 2013 07:00 am
The Ladies Auxiliary of Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co. No. 2 will sponsor a pancake breakfast fundraiser, Sunday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the firehall, 1705 Saunders Settlement Road.
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Sat, Sep 21st 2013 07:00 am
The International Joint Commission invites area residents interested in decisions affecting the future of Lake Ontario lake levels to participate in a multi-city teleconference, Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 7 to 8 p.m.
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Sat, Sep 21st 2013 07:00 am
Students from the Capital Normal University in Beijing who are training to be teachers in China recently visited Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School. They presented Chinese music, dance and culture to the entire student body, faculty, staff and numerous guests as a part of their Moon Festival Celebration Performance Tour.
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Sat, Sep 21st 2013 06:00 am
Last spring, I wrote a story in the Sentinel about the Canadian geese invading our area, coming from the south. Also mentioned was about how loads of these migrating birds have taken up permanent residence in some northern climes and there seems to be more and more each year.
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Sat, Sep 21st 2013 06:00 am
On Wednesday, construction crews began clearing brush from "the triangle," the park area across from Hibbard's Original Frozen Custard that will be home to the Tuscarora Heroes Monument.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2013 09:50 pm
The following activity occurred from Monday, Sept. 2, to Sunday, Sept. 15, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 210 response calls during this period.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2013 09:50 pm
The 2013 season came to a close last Saturday night with the annual King of the Hill events sponsored by Investor's Services. Twin $1,000 to win 100-lap mains for the Investor's Services Sportsman and Ki-Po Chevrolet Street Stocks highlighted the weekend. A total of 150 cars participated in the two-day affair.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2013 09:35 pm
The New York State Board of Regents announced Sept. 17 that Ashli Skura Dreher, a high school special education teacher at the Lewiston-Porter Central School District who lives on Grand Island, has been named the 2014 New York State Teacher of the Year.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2013 09:35 pm
Lewiston-Porter Superintendent Christopher Roser made a surprise announcement to the Board of Education Tuesday, when he announced Ashli Dreher was selected as the 2014 New York State Teacher of the Year.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2013 09:30 pm
The New York Power Authority will host its 28th annual Wildlife Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28-29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The free, family event will take place at the Power Vista, the Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant's visitors center, and its surrounding grounds at 5777 Lewiston Road, Lewiston.
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