Fri, Jan 27th 2012 05:00 pm
Erie County Legislature Chairperson Betty Jean Grant led the County Legislature Democratic majority and sponsoring a resolution strongly opposing the addition of a 63rd Senate seat to the New York State Senate at the Legislature's session on Thursday, Jan. 26.
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Fri, Jan 27th 2012 04:55 pm
When the winter winds blow, Erie County residents know the painful cold of uncovered ears and hands - and the importance of a warm hat, scarf and gloves.
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Fri, Jan 27th 2012 04:55 pm
At its regular Monday evening meeting, the Grand Island Board of Education approved a request for retirement from Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance Loraine Ingrasci, effective March 30.
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Fri, Jan 27th 2012 04:40 pm
NBC's "Chuck," a fan favorite for five seasons, is ending with what producer Chris Fedak calls an "epic finality."
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Fri, Jan 27th 2012 03:35 pm
John Ceretto, Jane Corwin, Dennis Gabryszak, Pat Gallivan, Mark Grisanti, Tim Kennedy, George Maziarz, Mike Ranzenhofer, Robin Schimminger, Kevin Smardz and Raymond Walker will participate in the Western New York Chamber Alliance's State Legislative Forum on Friday, Feb. 10, at The Creekside, 2669 Union Road, Cheektowaga.
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Fri, Jan 27th 2012 03:15 pm
The Niagara Military Affairs Council is wasting no time in the wake of a Jan. 26 announcement by U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta that could again put the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station in danger of closing.
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Fri, Jan 27th 2012 03:10 pm
Hotel hosts Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers.
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Fri, Jan 27th 2012 01:25 pm
Get a taste of what it means to go "Back to Zero" when Leadership Niagara hosts its "Breakfast for the Breakthrough Leader" from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, at the Vantage Center, 6311 Inducon Corporate Drive, Sanborn.
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Fri, Jan 27th 2012 01:25 pm
Thanks to the Rotary Club of Lewiston and Niagara-on-the-Lake, a $1,000 donation was presented to the maternity department at Mount St. Mary's for the acquisition of a newborn isolette.
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Fri, Jan 27th 2012 01:20 pm
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto and State Sen. George D. Maziarz today reacted to the investigation into allegations of mistreatment of animals at the SPCA of Niagara. The lawmakers previously called for such an investigation and have been monitoring the situation closely.
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Fri, Jan 27th 2012 12:35 pm
Artpark & Company Inc. is pleased to announce auditions for its upcoming Mainstage Theater production of "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella," running eight performances Aug. 9-17.
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Thu, Jan 26th 2012 05:10 pm
The Niagara Tourism and Convention Corporation, the official tourism promotion agency for Niagara Falls and Niagara County, recently announced its board members and executive officers for 2012. The positions were voted upon and announced following a Jan. 26 meeting of the agency's 16-member board.
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Thu, Jan 26th 2012 04:00 pm
Artpark presents "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella" for eight enchanting performances Aug. 9-17.
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Thu, Jan 26th 2012 01:15 pm
The following is a sampling of calls received by the Town of Niagara Police Department between Jan. 5 and 11.
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Thu, Jan 26th 2012 01:10 pm
The following is a sampling of calls received by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office from Wheatfield and the Town of Niagara between Jan. 2 and 22.
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Thu, Jan 26th 2012 12:40 pm
The Alternative Parenting Program students at Orleans/Niagara BOCES recently put together a fundraiser to help support Save-A-Pet of Niagara County, a non-profit animal rescue organization.
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Thu, Jan 26th 2012 12:35 pm
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson is applauding a call from an advocacy group for the province's farmers to suspend contract awards for large-scale wind energy development projects.
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Thu, Jan 26th 2012 12:30 pm
About two years ago, President of Vets H.E.R.D (Helping Empower Returning and Disabled Veterans) Philip Arnold decided to take matters into his own hands and raise awareness about the lack of veterans' resources in the community. He wanted to ensure that veterans and service members are not forgotten when they return home from active duty.
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Thu, Jan 26th 2012 08:15 am
Niagara-Wheatfield's Community Education program is offering a night with Buffalo Sabres Hall of Famer Robert "Rip" Simonick.
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Thu, Jan 26th 2012 08:10 am
Strained relations among Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education members, superintendent and staff members appear to be continuing as the school district reacts to budget problems.
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Thu, Jan 26th 2012 08:10 am
In 2011, the Firemen's Association of the State of New York unveiled an educational initiative called the FASNY Higher Education Learning Plan.
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Thu, Jan 26th 2012 08:10 am
Calamar has announced the appointment of Daniel G. Kantor as vice president of account services for Calamar Capital Services LLC.
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Thu, Jan 26th 2012 08:10 am
The Dale Association's Outpatient Counseling and Treatment Center in North Tonawanda is using new and effective approaches to people struggling with anger.
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Thu, Jan 26th 2012 08:05 am
Beginning April 1, parking fees at Niagara Falls International Airport will double to a maximum daily rate of $10 and a weekly rate of $50.
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Thu, Jan 26th 2012 08:00 am
Seven-foot, eight-inch Paul "Tiny" Sturgess, the world's tallest basketball player, joins reality TV star Flight Time Lang to lead the Harlem Globetrotters into Alumni Arena in Buffalo on Friday, Feb. 3.
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Thu, Jan 26th 2012 08:00 am
Americans who live, work or play along the border are being asked to keep an eye out for suspicious activity.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2012 06:45 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, released the following statement regarding Gov. Andrew Cuomo's budget presentation in Western New York today.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2012 06:45 pm
North Tonawanda's Mayor Robert G. Ortt announced today that the U.S. Department of Interior has awarded a total of $686,919 in boater infrastructure grant funding for the City Marina located at 1000 River Road, adjacent to Gratwick Riverside Park. This grant will be administered through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the investment funds will specifically be used for transient dock and bulkhead replacement, along with the construction of landside restrooms.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2012 06:45 pm
Seaway Trail Inc. has named Chuck Krupke as interim executive director following the death of President and CEO Teresa Mitchell. Krupke, a respected Pulaski-area businessman, has been associated with the byway since its inception in 1986 and has served as chairman of the board.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2012 01:20 pm
Kiefer Sutherland interview: How do you convince "24" fans that "Touch" is going to be just as entertaining, equally captivating and sufficiently interesting?
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Wed, Jan 25th 2012 12:10 pm
CBS announced today the 11 teams that will embark on a global adventure for the new season of "The Amazing Race," premiering Sunday, Feb. 19 (8 p.m.), on the CBS Television Network. Emmy Award nominee Phil Keoghan is the host.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2012 12:05 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, will present Ballet Folklórico de Antioquia, Colombia on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus. The performance is sponsored by M&T Bank.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2012 12:05 pm
NBCUniversal will surround its coverage of Super Bowl XLVI with an unprecedented and diverse collection of assets ranging from sports to news to entertainment. It will also utilize Spanish-language programs, kids news services, theme parks and in-flight programming to cover and promote the game.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2012 12:00 pm
CBS, the Academy of Country Music (www.acmcountry.com) and dick clark productions announced today a new 10-year deal that will keep "Country Music's Party of the Year," the annual Academy Of Country Music Awards, broadcast on the CBS Television Network through 2021.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2012 11:20 am
The Niagara University Family Business Center presents "Health Care Reform - Regulatory Timeline" as part of its next breakfast forum. The event will answer questions including what employers need to know about the law, and what is still to come or still being debated.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2012 11:20 am
Niagara County Clerk Wayne F. Jagow has announced the appointment of Town of Lewiston resident and long-time insurance executive Robert J. Ciszewski to the position of deputy county clerk in the Niagara Falls Motor Vehicle Office. This move fills a vacancy created by a recent retirement.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2012 11:20 am
The February meeting of the Youngstown Garden Club will feature Master Gardener Peter Diachun as guest speaker. He will instruct members on everything there is to know about roses - from planting to maintaining these much-loved garden additions.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2012 11:20 am
Join the American Business Women's Association of Western New York for its first businesswomen's networking event of the year.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2012 11:20 am
The Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249 Ladies Auxiliary will host an "all you can eat" spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, at 2121 Grand Island Blvd., Grand Island.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2012 09:25 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, announced Tuesday that he has been appointed to the Niagara County Economic Development Strategy Committee by the Niagara County Legislature. Ceretto will serve on the committee as an ex-officio member and will work with both county and state officials to foster economic development throughout Niagara County.
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