Mon, Aug 26th 2013 06:15 pm
"It was the middle of the war, and I wanted to serve my country; just like everybody else," Wayne Cooper said simply. He didn't have grand visions of being a hero or winning medals; he was just a regular guy whose father owned a sign-making company.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 06:15 pm
Angel to Apple held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate a new shoe department inside the clothing and accessory women's boutique.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 06:10 pm
Earlier this month, Jerome and Kim Williams of TAM Ceramics in Niagara Falls hosted U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins, D-NY, 26th District, and his wife, Mary Jane, at a private meet-and-greet at their Lewiston home. The event was attended by more than 100 business leaders from Niagara County.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 06:10 pm
Bill Murray, the first guest to visit CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman" when it premiered on Aug. 30, 1993, reminisces with Letterman when the actor helps celebrate the "Late Show's" 20 years on the CBS Television Network, Thursday, Aug. 29 (11:35 p.m.).
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 06:05 pm
The Buffalo Sabres have announced tryout information for the Buffalo Jr. Sabres 12U hockey team, set to compete at the 55th Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament from Feb. 12-23, 2014, at Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 06:05 pm
Leadership Niagara board of directors, alumni, and friends will gather at the Four Points by Sheraton, 7001 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, for a special reception to honor an individual who has helped the organization achieve excellence.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 06:00 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital will conduct its fourth annual "CardioCraze" on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 8-11 a.m. at Academy Park in the Village of Lewiston.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 06:00 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced he filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump, The Trump Entrepreneur Institute - formerly named Trump University LLC ("Trump University"), and Michael Sexton, former president of Trump University, for engaging in what the AG called persistent fraudulent, illegal and deceptive conduct in connection with the operation of Trump University.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 06:00 pm
Niagara University's College of Education has received approval from the New York State Education Department to offer a master of arts degree in developmental disabilities.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 06:00 pm
Grand Islander Bob Weaver of Bob Weaver Motorsports took home three national trophies at the Vintage Snowmobile Club of America's eighth annual Vintage Snowmobile Show in Boonville.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 05:55 pm
It is back-to-school time, and if your student's summer has been filled with trips to the pool, hanging out with friends, television and video games, and other leisurely activities, now is the time to transition from summer to school mode.
"We always encourage families to relax and enjoy the less structured pace of summertime," said Wayne Sutcliffe of the Kenmore Huntington Learning Center. "However, there are several things you can do toward the end of summer break that are immensely helpful in getting students ready to return to the classroom."
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 05:55 pm
Getting ready to go back to school? Join the crowd! In 2012, $83.8 billion was spent on back-to-school shopping in the U.S., according to the National Retail Federation. That breaks down to the average person spending around $688.62 on their children in grades K-12.
"It's important to take your time and plan accordingly when it comes to the shopping process," said Warren Clark, president of BBB serving upstate New York. "Knowing what questions to ask and having a plan can save both time and money."
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 05:55 pm
Wine on Third recently hosted another of its programs in support of the Niagara Falls Arts and Cultural Center.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 05:50 pm
The Lewiston-Porter Athletic Department has announced it is honoring Ann and Daryl Johnston with its Niagara Frontier League Cornerstone Award. The two have been recognized for their tireless commitment to the entire Lewiston-Porter athletic program.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 05:50 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston presented the Heenan Brothers and their "Canal Blues" music at the Hennepin Park Gazebo.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 05:40 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, Aug. 12, to Sunday, Aug. 18, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 91 response calls during this period.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 12:20 pm
Bass. You can catch them from shore; you can catch them by boat; catch them on live bait; catch them on artificial bait; you can troll for them or still-fish for them and it makes no difference. This summer in Western New York, we have enjoyed some of the best smallmouth bass fishing available anywhere.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 09:40 am
Alan Hastings has made a name for himself on the Lewiston waterfront, working with his father, Richard, to transform a coal silo into one of the village's most popular restaurants.
Now, he hopes to do the same with the long-dormant Frontier House.
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Sat, Aug 24th 2013 11:45 pm
Huge crowds descended on Lewiston Friday and Saturday for the Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival. Great music was ongoing from one end of Center Street to the other, the food and merchandise vendors were all busy, the jewelry tent was bright and cheerful with new lighting, and the street was filled with folks of all ages having a good time.
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Sat, Aug 24th 2013 07:00 am
Dr. Dang Tuan Pham and Dr. Bala Thatigotla of Niagara Metabolic & Bariatric Services will offer a monthly support group for bariatric surgery patients beginning Sept. 9.
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Sat, Aug 24th 2013 07:00 am
Lockport Community Television will hold its fall orientation session at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 293 Niagara St., Lockport. This will be the last opportunity to attend a full workshop series this year.
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Sat, Aug 24th 2013 07:00 am
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is excited to offer a special morning of activities just for Cub Scouts.
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Sat, Aug 24th 2013 07:00 am
War of 1812 and Revolutionary War shipwrecks, rum runners, a National Weather Service forensic meteorologist, and the new Great Lakes-wide boaters forecast are all on the Oct. 5 Great Lakes Seaway Trail Blue Byway Seminar agenda at SUNY Oswego.
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Sat, Aug 24th 2013 07:00 am
Multi-talented and award-winning performer Queen Latifah will honor teachers when she hosts and narrates "Teach," a new two-hour special that explores America's education system through the eyes, minds and hearts of its most essential resource - teachers. The show premieres Friday, Sept. 6 (8 p.m.), on the CBS Television Network.
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Sat, Aug 24th 2013 07:00 am
Acclaimed British actor Stephen Moyer has been added to the cast of NBC's Dec. 5 live holiday production of "The Sound of Music."
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Sat, Aug 24th 2013 12:10 am
The summer months in Niagara USA are peak season for anyone who works in the travel and tourism industry, and that's especially true for those in a marketing and communications role.
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Sat, Aug 24th 2013 12:00 am
The Shawnee Volunteer Fire Co. recently hosted a 100th birthday party in its pavilion on Lockport Road for Elmer Moje. More than 200 people attended to honor Moje, who has been a member of the fire company for more than 60 years and just reached the century mark.
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Fri, Aug 23rd 2013 11:40 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, and State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-I-Newfane, met this week with Gil Quiniones, president and CEO of the New York Power Authority.
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Fri, Aug 23rd 2013 11:40 pm
On Aug. 22 at approximately 10:30 a.m., President Barack Obama and Air Force One landed without incident at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
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Fri, Aug 23rd 2013 11:40 pm
Area residents now have an attractive new option for the alleviation of joint pain.
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Fri, Aug 23rd 2013 11:40 pm
"We are honored that President Obama chose the University at Buffalo to announce his proposals to make higher education more affordable, reduce college debt and reward schools for their performance in these areas. We're proud to have UB recognized as a national model for ensuring access to a world-class education."
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Fri, Aug 23rd 2013 11:40 pm
Until Thursday, Silvana C. D'Ettorre had never given a public speech.
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Fri, Aug 23rd 2013 11:40 pm
For the first time in six years, national job growth rates have exceeded those in New York state, according to a new report on economic trends released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
"The good news is that New York's job count has increased above its pre-recession levels," DiNapoli said. "The bad news is that, over the past year, we have fallen short of the national growth rate in several major employment sectors. New York, like much of the nation, is still struggling to generate the well-paying, secure jobs that workers at various skill levels and experience need and deserve."
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Fri, Aug 23rd 2013 11:40 pm
Chicago Blackhawks forward and south Buffalo native Patrick Kane will bring two NHL trophies to Western New York on Saturday, Aug. 24. The Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe Trophy are slated to be at the base from 8:30 to approximately 11 a.m. Activities will be held in hangar 907.
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Fri, Aug 23rd 2013 03:10 pm
An Island mon's frustration with her third-grader's math homework was the inspiration for a new product.
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Thu, Aug 22nd 2013 01:35 pm
President Barack Obama arrived in Buffalo on Thursday morning. Upon exiting Air Force One, he was headed over to the University at Buffalo to address students, visitors and local leaders.
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Thu, Aug 22nd 2013 11:40 am
Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings travel to Candlestick Park in San Francisco this weekend to take on Colin Kaepernick and the defending NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers in a "Sunday Night Football" preseason matchup. Coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
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Thu, Aug 22nd 2013 11:40 am
You may see it quite often as you're driving around town: dogs riding in the back of trucks. You might even know someone who does it. Why not? It seems so convenient to just load your dog up in the back and take them with you. But, according to the Humane Society of the United States, 100,000 dogs are killed each year in accidents involving riding in truck beds.
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Thu, Aug 22nd 2013 11:40 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center recently completed construction of a $366,000 operating room in the center's Hodge Building. The new facility, located in Memorial's women's health pavilion, will increase surgical capacity.
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Thu, Aug 22nd 2013 11:40 am
Nicole Terrana has been awarded the 2013 Ruth and William O. Sass, M.D. Scholarship. Erin DeMarco has been awarded the 2013 Ruth and William O. Sass, M.D. Book Scholarship.
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