Wed, Jul 24th 2013 01:30 am
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society Inc. has announced the appointment of Peter Eliopoulos to a three-year term on the board of trustees (effective immediately), and the election of Mark Collard as chair of the BPO Foundation.
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Wed, Jul 24th 2013 01:30 am
World Hepatitis Day, July 27, is an annual event that provides international focus to raise awareness and influence a change in disease prevention and access to testing and treatment.
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Wed, Jul 24th 2013 01:30 am
William L. Ross has announced his candidacy for re-election to the Niagara County Legislature.
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Wed, Jul 24th 2013 12:50 am
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo visited Lockport Tuesday to discuss the New York state flood recovery program and urge eligible residents and businesses in Niagara County to apply for state aid.
The $16 million flood recovery program is intended to provide immediate recovery assistance to victims of recent floods and to address gaps in coverage for impacted homeowners, business owners and farmers in Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery, Niagara and Oneida counties.
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Tue, Jul 23rd 2013 03:40 pm
FOX and Eventful are giving fans in three winning cities that "Demand it!" the most an advance screening of FOX's new mystery-adventure drama series "Sleepy Hollow."
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Tue, Jul 23rd 2013 12:35 pm
Building on FASNY's new media and digital platforms, the volunteer programs office has rolled out an online video training program aimed at increasing the number of volunteer firefighters statewide.
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Tue, Jul 23rd 2013 11:15 am
Canadian alt-rock icon Matthew Good will close the 15th annual "Buffalo Place Rocks Canalside" concert series presented by M&T Bank and produced by Buffalo Place Inc. in downtown Buffalo on Saturday, Aug. 31. The show begins at 6 p.m.
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Tue, Jul 23rd 2013 11:15 am
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier today announced the Sabres re-signed forward Luke Adam and goaltender Matt Hackett to one-year contracts.
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Tue, Jul 23rd 2013 11:15 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation today announced the adoption of regulations governing the sport of falconry. The adopted regulations are in response to changes to the federal regulations governing the sport of falconry published by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Tue, Jul 23rd 2013 11:15 am
East Aurora Buick GMC Cadillac/West Herr will present the Greater East Aurora Chamber of Commerce 44th annual East Aurora Street Festival & Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, July 27. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during Race Reunion Weekend.
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Tue, Jul 23rd 2013 09:40 am
International chart-topping singer, songwriter and producer Labrinth will perform with three-time BRIT Award winner Emeli Sandé during the "America's Got Talent" results show (Wednesday, July 24, 9 p.m.), as fan voting determines the first four acts to move on to the semifinals - with a new twist.
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Tue, Jul 23rd 2013 07:00 am
Imagine walking in the shoes of someone struggling with dementia. Then, while observing their daily challenges, devising a map that captures what life is like for them on a typical day - using their perspective - centered on what they need and then turning that map into a plan for that patient's personalized care.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2013 03:40 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced an agreement with Erie County Medical Center to recover $268,493.50 in excess Medicaid payments on claims for services at its dental clinic during the period from Jan. 1, 2006 through Sept. 30, 2012.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2013 01:50 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation advises visitors to the Niagara River Gorge Trail to utilize extreme caution, as the trail network recently sustained extensive damage from severe thunderstorms, high winds and flash flooding.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2013 01:30 pm
North Tonawanda Mayor Robert G. Ortt has announced the city will pick up any bulk items that were damaged as a result of the severe thunderstorm this past Friday night. In addition, any tree branches, or brush related to storm damage can be placed at the curb.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2013 12:35 pm
On Tuesday, July 30, from 1 to 3 p.m., Niagara University will hold a small reception in honor of the Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., as he steps aside as president. The going away gathering will be held on the Niagara campus in St. Vincent's Hall, rooms 405-406.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2013 12:35 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center was awarded accreditation from the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program, an independent accreditation organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2013 12:25 pm
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School celebrated its legacy, as well as the storied history of St. Mary's, Bishop Duffy and Madonna, as part of Alumni Weekend 2013.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2013 11:25 am
Pleasant weather greeted the folks who came to Hennepin Park in Lewiston Sunday afternoon for the Marble Orchard Players production, "The Spirits of 1813."
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2013 09:00 am
The Ransomville Lions will host the organization's annual "Lions Night at the Races" on Friday, Aug. 9, at Ransomville Speedway.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2013 07:00 am
Buffalo Audubon will continue a landmark habitat restoration project at Joseph Davis State Park in Lewiston throughout the summer. Supported by more than $350,000 in grand funds from federal programs and national funders, this work will provide high-quality habitat for resident and neo-tropical migratory birds.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2013 07:00 am
EquiStar Therapeutic Riding Center will host its open house "Fun Day" fundraiser on Sunday, July 28, from noon to 5 p.m., for people of all ages with disabilities to saddle up and experience the thrill of horseback riding.
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Sat, Jul 20th 2013 10:00 pm
The sun broke through the clouds this afternoon, and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra headlined the first "Saturdays on Old Falls Street" concert event of the season in downtown Niagara Falls.
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Sat, Jul 20th 2013 09:35 pm
Electricity gradually returned Saturday afternoon and evening to the homes of National Grid customers in Niagara County that were dark following Friday's storm.
As of 9:30 p.m., less than 1,000 homes were waiting to receive electricity. Just 12 hours earlier, more than 5,000 homes in Lewiston alone were without power. National Grid reported that, at the storm's peak, about 75,000 customers in upstate New York were left in the dark. About 28,500 customers were in the Western New York region - primarily in Erie and Niagara counties.
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Sat, Jul 20th 2013 03:30 pm
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced Friday that the Sabres re-signed restricted free agents Brian Flynn and Nick Crawford.
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Sat, Jul 20th 2013 02:40 pm
North Tonawanda Mayor Robert G. Ortt has announced an emergency shelter has been set up at the North Tonawanda High School Alumni Center, 405 Meadow Drive. The Red Cross is there to assist and provide transportation to those who need it.
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Sat, Jul 20th 2013 02:30 pm
National Grid crews have been working through the night responding to downed wire calls, assessing damage and restoring service after strong thunder and lightning storms and damaging high winds moved through upstate New York Friday evening.
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Sat, Jul 20th 2013 11:00 am
Last week, I told you a story about fellow Lower Niagara Moose member Ken Ashley, and his adventure of fishing the first time in his new fishing boat that he bought from Danny Nassioy. I mentioned how Ken embedded a hook in his leg after landing his first fish, trolling in circles, and confusing his wife, Jan.
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Sat, Jul 20th 2013 11:00 am
A decades-long sailing tradition on the northern Niagara scene is coming to an end next weekend.
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Sat, Jul 20th 2013 07:00 am
The following activity occurred Monday, July 8, to Wednesday, July 10, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 113 response calls during this period.
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Sat, Jul 20th 2013 07:00 am
Enjoy a taste of all 17 of the Niagara Wine Trail wineries in one convenient setting at the fifth annual Wine & Culinary Festival on Saturday, July 27, and Sunday, July 28.
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Sat, Jul 20th 2013 07:00 am
On Sunday, the Historical Association of Lewiston celebrated 40 years of preserving and promoting Lewiston's rich history.
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Sat, Jul 20th 2013 07:00 am
On Saturday, Sept. 7, St. Peter's School in Lewiston will host a celebration to commemorate the 60 years of academic excellence and prestige that it 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 nearby Barton Hill Hotel & Spa.
Food and refreshments will be available, and an evening program will feature a number of festivities. Alumni, former students, parents, faculty, and those who have shared an experience with St. Peter's are welcome to attend.
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Sat, Jul 20th 2013 07:00 am
The Friends of the Lewiston Library group has announced Patricia Cassick and Joseph Nasca are the winners of its 2013 "Passport to Lewiston" raffle, held during the recent Lewiston GardenFest.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2013 06:40 pm
On Friday, Marvel Television introduced fans to their first live action television epic with their new ABC series, "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."
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Fri, Jul 19th 2013 05:45 pm
The Psych-O's have spoken! USA Network has unveiled the victor of the first-ever "Psych" fan vote determining the storyline of a new episode for "Psych's" eighth season. Watch a season eight preview!
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Fri, Jul 19th 2013 05:35 pm
An epic ode to "Star Wars" from the creators of Disney's animated comedy "Phineas and Ferb" is in production. The one-hour event episode will premiere next year on Disney Channel and Disney XD. It places the characters of "Phineas and Ferb" in the same space and time as the world of "Star Wars."
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Fri, Jul 19th 2013 05:00 pm
Recreational funding occupied portions of what was otherwise a low-key Town of Porter Board meeting, earlier this month at Town Hall. While certainly not on the level in the Town of Lewiston, which this week saw its referendum proposal for a multi-million recreation center go down to defeat, the funding discussions did create some waves.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2013 04:10 pm
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Fri, Jul 19th 2013 04:10 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office responded to 212 calls from June 29 to July 5. Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island.
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