Sat, Jun 15th 2013 07:00 am
As planning continues for a new Civic Center in Lewiston, there's a whole host of "undercurrents" that have been taking place of late in Youngstown as that tiny village at the mouth of the lake forges ahead on its own future.
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Sat, Jun 15th 2013 06:25 am
VIDEO: Artpark & Company hosted the third annual Fairy House Festival on June 9.
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Sat, Jun 15th 2013 06:00 am
The first phase of the multi-year plan features a $1.8 million restoration at Three Sisters Islands that includes a new trolley shelter, expanded parking area, new pedestrian walkways and overlooks, enhanced landscaping, as well as new railings.
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Sat, Jun 15th 2013 03:25 am
The White Linen Tea House of Wheatfield was the winner of the People's Choice Awards for Best Culinary Samples at the Lewiston Region Tour of Kitchens held June 8 and 9. The home of Bob and Marian Granfield of Youngstown (The French Country Cottage) was the winner of the People's Choice - Best in Show for Décor and Tablescapes.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2013 06:35 pm
NBC has announced the 10 teams set to participate in "Get Out Alive with Bear Grylls." The Electus-produced adventure-reality competition series premieres Monday, July 8 (9 p.m.).
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Fri, Jun 14th 2013 06:35 pm
"Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" will host its fourth annual video game week featuring a mashup of the latest games alongside special musical performances and comedy sketches for a week of tech-filled fun June 17-21 (12:35 a.m. on NBC).
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Fri, Jun 14th 2013 06:30 pm
NBC's musical competition series "The Voice" will feature a plethora of live performances for its two-hour June 18 season finale, including appearances by Christina Aguilera, Pitbull, Florida Georgia Line and Nelly.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2013 06:30 pm
Syfy's fan-favorite, extreme game show "Total Blackout," hosted by Jaleel White ("Family Matters"), will conclude its summer season with a special celebrity episode, airing Tuesday, July 9, at 9:30 p.m.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2013 06:30 pm
Alfonso Ribeiro has been named host of ABC Family's new series "Spell-Mageddon." The one hour game show puts a fresh spin on the spelling bee, where contestants take on hilarious distractions while spelling increasingly challenging words.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2013 06:00 pm
NBC, Donald J. Trump and Paula M. Shugart, president of the Miss Universe Organization, present the judges for the 2013 Miss USA Competition, which will broadcast live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Sunday, June 16 (9 p.m.), on NBC.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2013 05:25 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, June 3, to Sunday, June 9, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 105 response calls during this period.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2013 05:15 pm
St. John's Episcopal Church, overlooking the Niagara River on Main Street in Youngstown, will hold its annual Strawberry Fest on Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16, from noon to 4 p.m. Homemade strawberry shortcake along with grilled foods and salads will be served and a theme basket auction will be held.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2013 05:10 pm
A benefit for Terry Hurtgam will be held on Saturday, June 15, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the 3F Club, 904 Swann Road in Lewiston.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2013 05:00 pm
The Lewiston-Porter School District has reduced its budget each year since 2009, but New York state has also reduced its aid in each of those years, leaving the gap up to the district to be filled.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2013 04:50 pm
Over the past two years, the Crossborder Crew of volunteers and corporate sponsors, Sevenson Environmental and Atwal Eye Care have raised funds for many local youth and recreation programs in Wilson. A portion of these proceeds were also used to create a maritime heritage trail.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2013 04:45 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-I-60, was joined today by representatives of the District Parent Coordinating Council, Buffalo ReformEd, and other community leaders to urge the State Assembly to act on two pieces of legislation that he said would increase parents' involvement and save taxpayers money in the City of Buffalo.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2013 04:45 pm
Three Lewiston gardens have been selected for inclusion in the annual National Garden Festival sponsored, in part, by Visit Buffalo Niagara. In the past, gardens have been located in the Buffalo area, but with the formation of the Niagara Trail of gardens, nine Niagara County gardens will be showcased.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2013 04:40 pm
U.S. sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand sent a letter to President Obama today, describing the devastation that Hurricane Sandy caused in New York, to urge him to set limits on carbon pollution from power plants.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2013 04:30 pm
Dunkin' Donuts today announced the results of its "Iced Coffee Day" initiative in the greater Buffalo area by presenting Roswell Park Cancer Institute with a donation of $6,732.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2013 07:00 am
The Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club will host the sixth annual Run in the Mist 5K run/walk on Wednesday, June 19.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2013 07:00 am
The Grand Island Rod & Gun Club, 1083 Whitehaven Road, will host a Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Hunters Party on Thursday, June 27.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2013 07:00 am
On Sunday, June 16, otherwise known as Father's Day, dads around America will receive ties, tools, and other "toys" from their children. Sure, those gifts (as well as cards, visits, and family meals) are a great way to let Pops know that you love him and that you're glad he's part of your life. But as you and he get older, there's an even better way to honor your dad on Father's Day: Tell him thank you and mean it.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2013 07:00 am
According to the American Alzheimer's Association, more than 5.4 million Americans are living with the disease, including an estimated 55,000 in the Western New York region and close to 7,500 in Niagara County.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2013 10:20 pm
Congressman Chris Collins announced today that 150 Chase Albion jobs will be retained in Western New York.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2013 10:20 pm
To mark National Small Business Week, Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) is asking small business owners in his district to complete an online survey about the economy and other issues impacting the small business sector.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2013 05:45 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced an agreement between New York state and the Seneca Nation of Indians that resolves a multi-year dispute between the state and the nation. With this agreement, the state of New York recognizes and reconfirms the exclusivity of Seneca casino operations in the Western New York region, and the Seneca Nation agrees to resume payments and to make pro-rated repayments for past amounts that were in dispute.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2013 05:10 pm
In drawings held June 5, at Turning Stone Resort and Casino at the Shenendoah Clubhouse, Billy Fuccillo announced the names of 20 prize winners selected during Huge-A-Thon 2013 drawings held at each of Fuccillo's 20 New York state dealerships on May 31. No purchase was necessary to enter.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2013 05:05 pm
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce will host the 17th annual KidBiz Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Town Commons.
KidBiz will give young entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn various aspects of running a business. Topics such as pricing, marketing and customer service were covered at a training event.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2013 05:00 pm
The GI Little League will conduct its annual food drive on Saturday, June 15, to benefit the Grand Island Neighbors Foundation. GILL representatives will collect non-perishable food items throughout the day at each diamond and at the concession stand.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2013 05:00 pm
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Thu, Jun 13th 2013 05:00 pm
Mary (O'Connor) Lynch, 74, of West River Road on Grand Island died May 29, 2013, in the comfort of her home.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2013 05:00 pm
Michael John Marriage, 67, of The Villages, Fla., died Monday, April 29, 2013.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2013 05:00 pm
Islander Justin Hoffman and Hospice Buffalo have joined for two Hoffspice fundraisers, one set for Sept. 14 at the Grand Island VFW that will include food and entertainment. The second is the upcoming Hoffspice Golf Classic on Monday, June 17, at the River Oaks Golf Club, 201 Whitehaven Road, beginning at 2 p.m. Admission to the event is $120, with all proceeds to support Hospice Buffalo.
The golf event will include 18 holes of golf with a cart (a four-man scramble format), lunch, dinner, a long drive contest, a closest-to-the-pin contest, a 50/50 split raffle and a Chinese auction.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2013 05:00 pm
Grand Island Fire Co. Chief Kevin Koch notes that summer-like weather has caused a dramatic increase in highway use by motorcycles, bicyclists, rollerbladers, joggers, etc. Also, in a few short weeks, hundreds of Island youngsters will finish their school year, adding to burdensome traffic hazards at times.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2013 05:00 pm
Islander Joe Menter was appointed by the Grand Island Town Board to replace Linda Tufillaro as director of parks and recreation.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2013 04:35 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday a resolution in the dispute concerning distribution of casino gaming funds from the Seneca Nation of Indians to the City of Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2013 04:20 pm
Grand Island is home to one of America's oldest men, and he's celebrating another birthday Saturday.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2013 04:10 pm
Ten years ago, AnnMarie Salviski was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. She said that the diagnosis frightened her.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2013 04:00 pm
The following incidents occurred from May 13 to June 2, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 78 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has now responded to 554 calls so far this year.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2013 04:00 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, announced today that both chambers of the State Legislature approved legislation (S.1095-A) to expand and rename the Niagara Wine Trail system. The new configuration will extend the trail in Niagara County, Orleans County and Western Monroe County, encompassing more wineries than ever before.
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