Wed, Feb 8th 2012 02:40 pm
Top government officials from Niagara County, Lockport and surrounding communities were on hand Wednesday at Lockport City Hall to receive a briefing on Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's 2012-13 executive budget from one of the state's top economic development officials.
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Wed, Feb 8th 2012 01:50 pm
The Niagara Area Development Corporation board of directors today received an application for assistance for consideration from Niagara University to refinance $24.5 million of existing tax exempt bonds and for $23.5 million of new tax exempt bonds to build a state-of-the-art science building on the Lewiston campus.
"This is an exciting project for Niagara County and Niagara University, and we will do all we can to assist in ensuring the new science building is constructed," said Henry M. Sloma, chairman of the Niagara Area Development Corporation. "Niagara University is one of the treasures of Niagara County, and we are thrilled to work with the school (to) build a new science building that will help train our future workforce in the latest sciences - a much needed trade for this region."
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Wed, Feb 8th 2012 01:45 pm
Agency also approves applications for assistance for two projects including first project in Niagara Falls under Opportunity Zone program.
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Wed, Feb 8th 2012 01:40 pm
More than 300 contestants made it to Hollywood, but only 70 will survive "American Idol's" "Hollywood Week."
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Wed, Feb 8th 2012 12:30 pm
Feeling overwhelmed with school and work? You really want to go out with your friends, but you have a 10-page paper due tomorrow? Is your social life suffering because of how you are managing your time? Well, we have all been there and done that, but you can prevent it!
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Wed, Feb 8th 2012 11:55 am
The Buffalo City Mission announced today its fourth annual www.hungerhunt.com fundraiser, an online scavenger hunt that educates people about the plight of homelessness locally. This year's online scavenger hunt is part of the Mission's "Stamp Out Hunger Campaign" that raises money to help provide meals to the poor and educates the community about poverty and homelessness within Western New York.
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Wed, Feb 8th 2012 11:30 am
The Beach Boys — Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and David Marks, who have not performed together live in more than two decades — will reunite on the Grammy stage and join with current Grammy Award nominees Foster The People and Maroon 5 for a special performance, while current nominees The Civil Wars, two-time Grammy winner Diana Krall, funk artist Maceo Parker and six-time Grammy winner Joe Walsh have been added to the lineup of performers for The 54th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Wed, Feb 8th 2012 11:30 am
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents Gaelic Storm and "One Night of Queen" performed by Gary Mullen & The Works.
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Wed, Feb 8th 2012 11:30 am
In an effort to support local area high school seniors in their pursuit of higher education in the food service and hospitality industries, the Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops is now accepting applications for its annual scholarships. Up to five scholarship winners will each receive $1,000 to be applied toward their college education.
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Wed, Feb 8th 2012 10:55 am
The first-ever live stream of a Super Bowl in the U.S. attracted 2,105,441 users, making it the most-watched, single-game sports event ever online, according to data provided by Omniture and mDialog, surpassing any previously reported record. The live game stream was available on both NBCSports.com as well as NFL.com. NBC Sports' live stream was also available on "NFL Mobile only from Verizon." On Monday, NBC Sports announced its broadcast coverage of Super Bowl XLVI was the most-watched television program in U.S. history (111.3 million viewers) and the highest-rated Super Bowl in 26 years (47.0 household rating).
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Wed, Feb 8th 2012 10:20 am
The Greater Lockport Family YMCA and YMCA Camp Kenan are once again gearing up for the annual "Race Series" benefitting the YMCA Camp Kenan Camper Scholarship Fund. Each year, YMCA Camp Kenan assists in providing scholarships to campers from across Western New York. The goal is to make weeklong residence camp experiences a reality for families in need.
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Wed, Feb 8th 2012 10:15 am
Nearly three years after the crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407, Congresswoman Kathy Hochul met Tuesday with the families of the victims of Flight 3407, as well as senators Schumer and Gillibrand and representatives Higgins and Slaughter, and called for "one true level of safety" for the flying public.
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Wed, Feb 8th 2012 08:30 am
Niagara County lawmakers received the first segment of a two-part annual briefing on the state of the county's economy and economic development efforts.
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Wed, Feb 8th 2012 07:00 am
With thousands of women unable to secure employment because they lack the resources to take the initial, yet vital, step of looking presentable for a job interview, dressbarn is teaming up with the non-profit organization, Dress for Success, to gather more than 60,000 articles of clothing, as part of its S.O.S. - Send One Suit - Weekend donation drive, March 1-4.
This year's clothing drive marks the 10th consecutive year dressbarn and Dress for Success have partnered to help women in need receive professional business attire.
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Wed, Feb 8th 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara County Community College Foundation is offering scholarships for incoming and current students for the fall 2012 semester. Applications are due Friday, March 2.
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Wed, Feb 8th 2012 07:00 am
The Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees presented a framed copy of Capt. James Van Cleve's portrait of Lewiston to Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
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Tue, Feb 7th 2012 05:40 pm
The following is a list of live entertainment events at The Rapids Theatre, 1711 Main St., Niagara Falls:
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Tue, Feb 7th 2012 04:55 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, today sent a letter to Western New York's congressional delegation urging them to support the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act (H.R. 1179/S. 1467). Ceretto remarked that the measure would ensure that those who participate in the health care system retain the right to provide, purchase or enroll in health coverage that is consistent with their religious beliefs and moral convictions.
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Tue, Feb 7th 2012 04:45 pm
Current Grammy nominee Chris Brown, nominees Tony Bennett and Carrie Underwood, who will perform together, and 14-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys and nine-time Grammy winner Bonnie Raitt, who will remember Etta James, have been added to the lineup of performers for The 54th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Tue, Feb 7th 2012 04:45 pm
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University will offer free guided tours at 2 p.m. on the following Sundays: Feb. 12, March 11 and April 15. Thirty-minute tour includes an overview of the museum's current exhibitions.
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Tue, Feb 7th 2012 04:30 pm
Rob and Carol Allen
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Tue, Feb 7th 2012 04:15 pm
Following the Town of Lewiston's closure of the ice rink at Academy Park, the Village of Lewiston Board wants to be included in future discussions pertaining to the outdoor attraction.
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Tue, Feb 7th 2012 04:15 pm
Volunteers representing the food pantries at Heart, Love and Soul, Community Missions and Ransomville Methodist Church seek to collect donations outside of Artpark before "Tuesday in the Park" concerts. They asked the Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees for permission at Monday's work session.
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Tue, Feb 7th 2012 01:35 pm
Parent Network of WNY, Early Childhood Direction Center and the Learning Disabilities Association of WNY are pleased to present "Dare to Dream: The Time is Now" from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, at the People Inc. Building in the Northtown Plaza, 3131 Sheridan Drive, Amherst.
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Tue, Feb 7th 2012 01:35 pm
First Presbyterian Church hosts "The Making of a Dancer" as part of its "Second Saturday Series" at 7 p.m. on Feb. 11. The event, featuring performers from the Greater Niagara Ballet Company, will take place in the church performance hall, 100 Church Street, Youngstown
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Tue, Feb 7th 2012 01:25 pm
Senator Mark Grisanti is co-sponsoring legislation to amend the public service law in relation to requiring negotiation of fair terms between cable television franchisees and competing independent cable channels.
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Tue, Feb 7th 2012 10:05 am
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has just awarded New York Sea Grant and Fisheries Specialist David B. MacNeill a USGS Great Lakes Science Center Certificate of Appreciation for a November 2011 trawling workshop. The November workshop attracted 35 American and Canadian researchers and research vessel personnel representing all five Great Lakes.
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Tue, Feb 7th 2012 07:00 am
No appointment needed; walk-in testing to begin Feb. 13.
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Mon, Feb 6th 2012 04:20 pm
The Niagara County Legislature recently awarded Old Fort Niagara a grant of $37,500 to support 1812 Bicentennial programming.
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Mon, Feb 6th 2012 04:15 pm
The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls enters the 2012 conference season with a new team of professional employees, who will collaborate to bring more events and more commerce to the downtown Niagara Falls area.
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Mon, Feb 6th 2012 04:05 pm
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Mon, Feb 6th 2012 03:55 pm
Marks eighth consecutive year that a Super Bowl-winning quarterback has visited the 'Late Show' after the big game.
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Mon, Feb 6th 2012 03:40 pm
Bravo's Emmy and James Beard Award-winning series and the No. 1 rated food show on cable, "Top Chef," will be returning for a 10th season. Open calls for chefs interested in competing in the high-stakes culinary competition series will be held in cities across the country starting on Feb. 21.
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Mon, Feb 6th 2012 03:35 pm
Feeling overwhelmed with school and work? You really want to go out with your friends, but you have a 10-page paper due tomorrow? Is your social life suffering because of how you are managing your time? Well we have all been there and done that, but you can prevent it! Believe me, I am a prime example of burning myself out from taking on too much! But now, I can handle it, thanks to these five steps, which saved me from having a nervous breakdown during my time in college!
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Mon, Feb 6th 2012 03:30 pm
Super Bowl XLVI is the most-watched television program in U.S. history and the highest-rated Super Bowl in 26 years, according to fast national data released today by The Nielsen Company.
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Mon, Feb 6th 2012 11:40 am
Although the spring semester began just weeks ago, Vince Schiano and Chris Zukas are already making ambitious summer plans.
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Mon, Feb 6th 2012 11:35 am
Applications for the 2012 lottery for Native American handicraft sales permits are now available at the Niagara Falls State Park administrative office. To be eligible, applicants must be 18 years of age or older and registered as a Native American or provide verifiable proof of Native American heritage.
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Mon, Feb 6th 2012 11:30 am
Super Bowl XLVI earns 47.8 overnight rating; 3rd highest Super Bowl overnight ever, less than one percent behind Super Bowls XLV and XXI (47.9).
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Mon, Feb 6th 2012 07:00 am
Parent Network of WNY announces "Functional Behavior Assessment," a free workshop for families of individuals with disabilities. The workshop will be held Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Orleans-Niagara BOCES Center, 4124 Saunders-Settlement Road in Sanborn.
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Mon, Feb 6th 2012 06:05 am
A Niagara Falls native and health care researcher who specializes in cultural diversity and competence issues is returning home to serve as keynote speaker for Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's annual Black History Month celebration.
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