Sat, Nov 26th 2011 07:00 am
Over past weeks, area residents have seen reports of a new Lake Ontario Ordnance Works Citizens Action Committee and the re-emergence of the LOOW Restoration Advisory Board.
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Sat, Nov 26th 2011 07:00 am
Gary Hall's mission is clear: The Waste Technology Services president and CEO wants to build a new recreation center for the Lewiston community - its children, in particular. But Hall doesn't want to finance the $2 million project at the expense of village residents, who asked him Monday night to relocate the project from its planned site behind the Red Brick Municipal Building on Onondaga Street.
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Fri, Nov 25th 2011 09:00 am
A basket raffle will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Summit View Apartments, 7210 Williams Road, Wheatfield.
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Fri, Nov 25th 2011 08:55 am
A World AIDS Day observance will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Niagara Arts & Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Nov 25th 2011 08:00 am
The following holiday happenings are scheduled over coming days and weeks in the towns of Lewiston, Porter, Niagara, Wheatfield, the City of Niagara Falls, and North Lake country areas:
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Fri, Nov 25th 2011 08:00 am
The Niagara County Auxiliary Police is hosting two open house events to look for new recruits.
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Fri, Nov 25th 2011 08:00 am
The Niagara Falls Border Patrol Station, in conjunction with Niagara University, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, the New York State Police, New York State Park Police, the Niagara Falls Police Department and the Town of Niagara Police Department, is sponsoring the 2011 Holiday Food Drive with the Food Bank of WNY.
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Thu, Nov 24th 2011 09:00 am
St. Peter R.C. School celebrated a traditional Thanksgiving luncheon on Nov. 17. Parents and grandparents were invited to share in the celebration.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 10:25 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto today announced he will conduct a health product drive for Heart, Love & Soul Food Pantry. This event will run from Nov. 30 until Jan. 4, 2012.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 10:00 pm
Two new faces will make their co-hosting debuts and two favorites return in the coming weeks on nationally syndicated morning talk show "LIVE! with Kelly."
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 10:00 pm
America's favorite holiday tradition, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade returns to dazzle and enchant millions nationwide on Thursday, Nov. 24, beginning at 9 a.m. on NBC in all time zones.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 10:00 pm
Kevin Frazier, co-host of "The Insider," and Christina McLarty, correspondent for "Entertainment Tonight" and "The Insider," will anchor "The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS," live from New York City, Thursday, Nov. 24 on the CBS Television Network. It will be broadcast from 9 a.m. to noon.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 10:00 pm
NBC will look back at 85 years of one of America's greatest holiday traditions with "The 85th Anniversary of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade," on Thursday, Nov. 24, from 10-11 p.m. Matt Lauer will host this retrospective, which will feature the favorite floats, balloons and performances that have made the parade a must-watch spectacle every year for generations of American families.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 09:55 pm
ION Television kicks off the 2011 holiday season with three new original holiday movies, premiering Sunday, Nov. 27.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 09:50 pm
"The NFL on CBS," broadcasting its 52nd year of the NFL, continues its 2011 NFL season on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 24 (4 p.m.), and Sunday, Nov. 27 (1 p.m.), beginning with "The NFL Today" (3:30 p.m.) and (noon), respectively, live from "The NFL Today" studio in the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 09:30 pm
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, NUSGA was challenged by the offices of student affairs and campus ministry to assist a Niagara Falls food pantry at one of its neediest times of year.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 09:25 pm
On Thanksgiving night, Nov. 24 (9:30 to 11 p.m.), the ABC Television Network will air a 90-minute special, "A Very Gaga Thanksgiving."
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 09:10 pm
'Smallville' and 'V' actress -- a Toronto native -- tries her hand at 'human' role.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 09:05 pm
Diana Sproveri is bringing her signature dessert to Ryan Miller's annual fundraiser.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 09:00 pm
Wednesday, in a double-elimination, it was announced that Lakoda Rayne, Paula Abdul's last remaining group, and LeRoy Bell, one of Nicole Scherzinger's Over 30s finalists, were eliminated from "The X Factor."
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 09:00 pm
The following activity occurred from Monday, Nov. 14, to Sunday, Nov. 20, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 72 calls during this period.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 09:00 pm
Orleans/Niagara BOCES classes from the Royalton-Hartland Learning Center, the North Tonawanda Learning Center, Newfane Learning Center and the Lockport Learning Center recently took part in a day of special games at the Kenan Center in Lockport.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 09:00 pm
Several Lockport area youth have been selected to perform alongside the Russian professionals in Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker at the Palace Theater in Lockport on Monday, Dec. 5, and Tuesday, Dec. 6. Both shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Dyan Mulvey Dance Academy of Lockport is the host studio for Moscow Ballet's Student Program, with a Moscow Ballet Russian master dance instructor and soloist serving as the audition and rehearsal director.
Dyan Mulvey Dance Academy combines the excitement of dance, the power of music and the feeling of self-confidence for students in classes that include ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, acro, and cheer dance.
Moscow Ballet has worked with dance studio owners in 70 cities across the country for almost two generations making a significant impact on aspiring dancers' lives.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 08:45 pm
In news from the Nov. 15 Lewiston-Porter Board of Education session, the Lewiston-Porter Alumni Association awarded $3,500 in mini-grants to provide teachers with funds to conduct special projects at the school.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 12:00 pm
From Thanksgiving to "Black Friday" to holiday music and fairs, it's all starting this week. Here's a few events to add to your calendar.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 11:10 am
As a means of expressing thanks to the U.S. armed forces, NBC's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" will once again host a special show for U.S. military personnel on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, Nov. 23. This marks the 11th time the "Tonight Show" has dedicated its audience to service men and women.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 10:55 am
From long waits to short tempers, undercooked food to over-sauced fare, there's nothing worse than poor service at a restaurant. Fortunately, most of Western New York's restaurants excel at pairing exceptional cuisine with outstanding service.
In our new Web contest, we want to hear from you: Which restaurant has the best service? Where can you go to find a great meal served in a warm and inviting atmosphere?
The restaurant with the most votes will receive a special recognition and a write-up in all four of our newspapers.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 10:45 am
The following is a sampling of calls received by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office in Wheatfield and Town of Niagara between Nov. 7 and 13.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 10:45 am
The following is a sampling of calls received by the Town of Niagara Police Department between Nov. 5 and 9.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 09:15 am
Nicolette Jacobs, a sophomore from Niagara-Wheatfield High School, has been selected to compete in the Queen of Diamonds North at Kent State University on Jan. 7 and 8, 2012. Currently in its 18th season, the QDSN is part of the Queen of Diamond's Showcase events, which are the largest fastpitch softball showcases of their kind in the U.S.
This event continues to attract athletes from more than 30 states and two Canadian provinces. Its sister showcase, the Queen of Diamonds South, is in its fifth season. Each of these events has more than 2,400 applicants from which only 264 athletes are selected as participants.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 09:10 am
The Niagara Falls International Airport has almost doubled the number of parking spaces in lot 3, according to the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority.
In an effort to accommodate the ever-increasing number of passengers utilizing the NFIA, an additional 500 parking spaces have been added to the 600 that were created this past January, when the overflow lot was first opened.
Lot 3, located just south and across the street from the terminal on Niagara Falls Boulevard, is fenced, paved and lighted. Additionally, shelters are in place to provide protection from the elements and the NFTA police patrols the lot.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 09:00 am
The I-190 near Porter and Packard roads was closed for about two hours early Monday after an acetylene tank inside a van at a construction site exploded and scattered debris on both sides of the road.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 09:00 am
On Thursday, Nov. 17, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation notified the Niagara County Department of Health that between 1 and 1:30 p.m., they observed a woodchuck fighting with a domestic dog on Artpark property in Lewiston.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 09:00 am
The New York State Disaster Assistance Handbook, which provides an overview of disaster assistance resources for individuals, families, and small businesses in New York, has been updated.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 08:55 am
Before overfilling that plate with fat-laden, high-calorie foods this holiday season, consider this: Experts say not only are Americans getting fatter, but the numbers of those who develop diabetes is growing significantly.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 08:30 am
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 07:00 am
On Saturday, Nov. 12, members of the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co., dressed in full uniform, alongside family and friends, celebrated 100 years of dedicated service.
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2011 07:35 pm
Despite her big voice and even bigger dreams, Stacy Francis didn't win "The X Factor." Ultimately, she's not sure she could've won the FOX reality series. But that didn't stop her from trying.
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2011 09:30 am
The fate of Nik Wallenda's proposed wirewalk over the Niagara Gorge is in the hands of the Niagara Parks Commission, but Jim Diodati figures it can't hurt to take the American daredevil's case right to the top.
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2011 09:10 am
Gary Hall, village residents, Village Board agree to look elsewhere.
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