Wed, Sep 4th 2013 02:40 pm
Fifteen inspiring contestants - including the show's first celebrity player, Ruben Studdard; an uplifting "Second Chances" theme; and fun, new creative elements ignite season 15 of NBC's popular series "The Biggest Loser," premiering Tuesday, Oct. 8 (8 p.m.).
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 02:35 pm
The New York Power Authority today announced that roadwork renovations will begin Monday, Sept. 9, for major improvements along South Access Road leading to the admission-free fishing pier at the Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 02:35 pm
The Environmental Media Association has announced the Screen Actors Guild Awards as an honoree for the EMA Green Production Award at the 23rd Annual Environmental Media Awards.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 02:35 pm
NBC Sports Group rolls out the new "Sunday Night Football" bus this week with stops in North Texas, prior to the Giants-Cowboys "SNF" opener on Sept. 8.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 02:35 pm
This fall, the stars of RiffTrax - Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett (best known for the groundbreaking "Mystery Science Theater 3000") - are back for a hilarious, never-before-seen take on the George Romero zombie movie "Night of the Living Dead."
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 02:35 pm
The cast for the new season of "Dancing with the Stars" was announced this morning on "Good Morning America." The lineup of stars - including a sitcom legend, a reality mega-star, a football champion and a pop music sensation - will perform for the first time on live national television with their professional partners during the two-hour season premiere of "DWTS" Monday, Sept. 16, (8-10:01 p.m.) on the ABC Television Network.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 07:00 am
Whether you and your furry best friend are brand new in town and want to see the sights, or you'd just like to venture out using public transportation, you'll be pleased to know that many bus lines, subways and trains in cities across the country and in Canada do accommodate pet travel.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 07:00 am
State University of New York, Empire State College, will hold public information sessions about its associate and bachelor's degree programs at its Niagara Frontier Center, Appletree Business Park, 2875 Union Road, Cheektowaga, on:
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 10:50 pm
Congressman Chris Collins, NY-27, announced today his sponsorship of the bipartisan Cider Industry Deserves Equal Regulation Act (H.R. 2921), commonly known as the CIDER Act.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 02:30 pm
In response to notifications that the Buffalo VA Medical Center's Childcare Service Center will be closed on Sept. 30, 2013, Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, called on congressional leaders to include continued funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs child care pilot program in a continuing resolution for fiscal year 2014.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 02:25 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced the arrival of yurts at Four Mile Creek State Park. The public is invited to check out these newest accommodations on Friday, Sept. 6, from 5 until 7 p.m., as well as Saturday, Sept. 7, and Sunday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 02:25 pm
As part of the Lewiston Discovery Series, the Lewiston Council on the Arts will present the "Art of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle" at 7 p.m. on Sept. 18 at the Historic Lewiston Opera Hall, 732 Center St.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 02:25 pm
The Amherst Senior Citizens Foundation has announced the winners of two awards honoring individuals whose positive contributions have helped to improve the welfare and vitality of local senior citizens.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 02:25 pm
Offering both beginner and intermediate/advanced carving classes, the Carrousel Museum has the perfect opportunity for both skilled carvers and those who have never touched a chisel.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 02:25 pm
The New York State Center for Assisted Living has announced the state of New York resolution proclaiming Sept. 8-14, 2013, as Assisted Living Week, in conjunction with National Assisted Living Week.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 01:45 pm
The Barenaked Ladies have announced their headlining fall tour dates. The tour - with special guests Whitehorse - kicks off at the State Theatre in Minneapolis and includes additional stops in cities including New York City; Atlantic City, N.J.; Austin, Texas; and Buffalo (Nov. 6 at UB Center for the Arts).
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 01:45 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, announces its fall 2013 season. All performances will be held in the Mainstage Theatre located at the Center for the Arts on the UB North (Amherst) Campus.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 01:45 pm
NBCSN will launch a new, weekly half-hour NFL studio show- "FNIA Coach's Clicker" - on Wednesday, Sept. 11, which dovetails off "Football Night in America," the most-watched pre-game show in sports.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 01:00 pm
"Idol" veteran Randy Jackson returns as in-house mentor; Ryan Seacrest continues reign as host.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 07:00 am
On Sept. 14-15, Old Fort Niagara and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will present a weekend of special programs that commemorate the 250th anniversary of two historic skirmishes that occurred at Devil's Hole on Sept. 14, 1763.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 07:00 am
Conesus Fest for Charity has announced the 20th anniversary of The World's Largest Disco, presented by Univera Healthcare, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Buffalo Convention Center. The event runs from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m., and features a mammoth, 64,000-square-foot dance floor, a concert-size sound/light show and surprise appearances from celebrities from the era.
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Mon, Sep 2nd 2013 05:30 pm
CBS Corp. and Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks have reached an agreement for carriage of CBS owned stations on Time Warner Cable systems across the country, as well as Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network and Smithsonian Channel, it was announced by representatives for the companies.
Programming on all networks will resume immediately.
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Mon, Sep 2nd 2013 04:55 pm
The Greater East Aurora Chamber of Commerce will hold a major press conference Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 10 a.m. at Tops Market (65 Grey St.), to announce the 2nd annual Taste of East Aurora, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 14. Organizers also will speak of a continued partnership with Bosom Buddies.
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Mon, Sep 2nd 2013 04:55 pm
The Buffalo/Niagara chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners will meet Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Windows on the Green at Westwood Country Club, 772 N. Forest, Williamsville. Networking begins at 5:30 p.m.; dinner follows at 6 p.m. The cost is $30 per member and $40 per guest. The topic is "Position Your Company for Growth: Protecting Business Assets."
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Mon, Sep 2nd 2013 04:55 pm
Niagara's Choice Credit Union has partnered with Shred-It in sponsoring a community shredding day to securely destroy paper documents. Area residents with documents needing to be destroyed can bring them to the event from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Niagara's Choice, 3577 Niagara Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda (next to Meadowbrook Plaza).
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Sat, Aug 31st 2013 10:50 am
Jay Pharoah, the popular comedian from NBC's "Saturday Night Live," will visit Niagara University on Sunday, Sept. 8, at 8 p.m.
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Sat, Aug 31st 2013 07:05 am
Throughout the short summer months, the students at Niagara University have been preparing for their first day of classes. While new and returning students were buying books and finalizing their class schedules, the university's faculty and staff have been busy at work. This fall, Niagara will welcome a new president and a new science building to campus.
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Sat, Aug 31st 2013 07:00 am
Lewiston-Porter High School has been approved for a Confucius Classroom, the only one in Niagara County. The classroom comes after five years of work through the University at Buffalo's Confucius Institute and the Chinese government agency HANBAN. It is also an extension of more than 20 years of international studies programming at Lew-Port.
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Sat, Aug 31st 2013 07:00 am
On Saturday, Sept. 7, St. Peter's parish in Lewiston will host a celebration to commemorate the 60 years of academic excellence and prestige that St. Peter's School has maintained. The event will begin at 4 p.m. at St. Peter's R.C. Church, where a Mass will be held. It will be followed by a reception at the Barton Hill Hotel and Spa on North First Street.
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Sat, Aug 31st 2013 07:00 am
Fresh from two successful presentations of "Coppélia" at Artpark, the Greater Niagara Ballet Co. is now preparing for its annual holiday production, "The Nutcracker." The family-oriented show features local dancers, guest artists and character performers under the direction of Beverley Feder.
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Sat, Aug 31st 2013 07:00 am
The Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St., in the Village of Lewiston, announces the following programs, events and activities for the month of September.
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Sat, Aug 31st 2013 07:00 am
"Follow Me!: Living in the Mission of Christ," a three-day missional event, will be offered Thursday, Sept. 26, to Saturday, Sept. 28, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church and School, 6168 Walmore Road, Sanborn.
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Sat, Aug 31st 2013 07:00 am
With the Sept. 10 primary looming around the corner, the Niagara County Republican Committee issued a statement this week with regard to the race for supervisor in the Town of Lewiston.
Over past weeks, reports surfaced that both incumbent Steve Reiter and current Town Councilman Ernest Palmer secured sufficient numbers of voter signatures on petitions to enable their candidacy in the Sept. 10 primary on the GOP line.
However, the Niagara County Republican Committee has opted to remain in the background - until this week, announcing that it has decided to come out in support of Palmer in the primary.
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Sat, Aug 31st 2013 07:00 am
The countdown to an annual end-of-summer favorite in Lewiston is now underway
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Sat, Aug 31st 2013 06:55 am
Tournament Chairman Captain Steve Drabczyk of Lewiston Bait & Tackle sends word of another successful walleye tournament held on the lower Niagara River Aug. 24. All fish entered were caught at the Niagara bar in front of Fort Niagara.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2013 07:00 pm
Alan Hastings, pictured, president of the historic Frontier House, reached an agreement with the Village of Lewiston this week to re-open the Frontier House parking lot to municipal traffic.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2013 04:40 pm
On Saturday, Sept. 7, the Niagara Frontier Antique and Classic Boats Inc. is hosting its 36th annual Antique Boat Show and Raceboat Reunion at the Buffalo Launch Club at 503 E. River Road on Grand Island. The show begins at 10 a.m. and will feature antique watercraft from boat owners and enthusiasts from across the nation.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2013 04:20 pm
Piano-rock band The Fray is just one of many modern acts recently announced for the musical lineup this fall at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2013 04:10 pm
Before Eric Burdon wraps up the current European leg of his ongoing world tour at the Notodden Blues Festival in Norway, he will perform several shows in North America. Burdon and The Animals will take the stage tonight, alongside Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, as part of the "Buffalo Place Rocks Canalside" concert series at the Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf in downtown Buffalo. The show begins at 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.buffaloplace.com.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2013 04:10 pm
The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave., has announced its first "Auto Art Exhibition" will be held inside the Main Art Gallery.
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