Thu, May 12th 2011 01:35 pm
On Friday, May 13, the Emmy Award-winning syndicated series "The Doctors" (check local listings) welcomes record-breaking NASCAR driver Danica Patrick to discuss an illness close to her heart - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Patrick consults with "The Doctors" about COPD's elusive symptoms and what viewers can do to help prevent it.
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Thu, May 12th 2011 01:30 pm
Officer Tommy Norman of the North Little Rock (Arkansas) Police Department has been chosen as the grand prize winner of the 2011 "America's Most Wanted" All-Star Contest. "AMW" will feature Norman's story Saturday, June 4 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on FOX.
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Thu, May 12th 2011 12:30 pm
The traffic violation case of former Wheatfield Supervisor Tim Demler has been transferred to Niagara County Court for reassignment to another justice court.
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Thu, May 12th 2011 12:30 pm
Niagara-Wheatfield's $62.9 million 2011-12 budget goes to the voters on Tuesday, May 17.
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Thu, May 12th 2011 12:30 pm
Ten candidates will be on the ballot Tuesday, May 17, seeking election to the four open seats on the Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education.
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Thu, May 12th 2011 12:25 pm
The small crowd at the Wheatfield Community Center last Thursday made frequent use of two words that have been expelled from schools and come under attack in the government - "God" and "prayers."
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Thu, May 12th 2011 12:25 pm
The Town of Wheatfield, in partnership with the Western New York Stormwater Coalition, would like to invite the public to review and comment on its draft annual report and stormwater management plan in an effort to increase public awareness and encourage involvement with stormwater pollution prevention. There will be a public information meeting on Monday, May 23, at 7:10 p.m. at the Town of Wheatfield Town Hall.
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Wed, May 11th 2011 12:35 pm
Darien Lake Theme Park Resort, New York's largest theme and water park vacation destination, opens for the 2011 season on May 14 with new family cabins, six new live shows and three in-park concerts including "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks and Nickelodeon star Miranda Cosgrove. In-park concerts are free with admission and to season pass holders.
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Wed, May 11th 2011 12:20 pm
Darien Lake Theme Park Resort opens a new season of family fun, thrills and entertainment Saturday, May 14.
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Wed, May 11th 2011 11:40 am
St. George Orthodox Church will hold a Chiavetta's chicken barbecue from 11:30 a.m. until sold out on Sunday, May 22. Dinners, $8.50 presale/$9 at the door, include a half chicken, potato salad, chef salad, roll and dessert. Eat in or take out.
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Wed, May 11th 2011 11:35 am
Nominations were announced today for The 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, to be broadcast live for the second year in a row from the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas, Sunday, June 19 (8 p.m. live ET/delayed PT), on the CBS Television Network.
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Wed, May 11th 2011 11:15 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, is urging federal officials to drop a plan that would eliminate homeland security funding for the Buffalo-Niagara region.
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Wed, May 11th 2011 11:10 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, called on the Assembly Majority Conference to pass the governor's bill that would cap property tax increases at 2 percent during a "Tax Cap" rally held Monday at the state capitol.
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Wed, May 11th 2011 11:05 am
CBS News Anchor and Managing Editor Katie Couric will sit down this week with Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.
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Wed, May 11th 2011 10:55 am
The culinary samples tour patrons will have an opportunity to taste in the various homes include:
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Tue, May 10th 2011 05:00 pm
Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion Summer Love Tour" makes a stop at the Artpark Mainstage Theater in Lewiston on Sunday, Aug. 21. The show begins at 7 p.m. with tickets $55 for prime seating, $46.50 in sections A, B, C and $27.50 for lawn seating.
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Tue, May 10th 2011 04:45 pm
Neil Patrick Harris, star of the CBS comedy, "How I Met Your Mother," returns to host The 65th Annual Tony Awards, the most anticipated evening in American theater, to be broadcast live from The Beacon Theater in New York, Sunday, June 12 (8-11 p.m., live ET; delayed PT), on the CBS Television Network. Harris first hosted The Tony Awards in 2009, which subsequently won him an Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Performance.
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Tue, May 10th 2011 03:00 pm
The NBCUniversal Digital Studio and American Family Insurance today announced the renewal of its original series "In Gayle We Trust," - marking the first time a network's digital series has earned a third-season pickup. "In Gayle We Trust," starring Elisa Donovan ("Clueless") in the title role, is sponsored by American Family Insurance and was launched in September 2009.
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Tue, May 10th 2011 03:00 pm
The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo will once again present its technical theater program. The program is scheduled from Aug. 15-17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Center for the Arts, North Campus. Registration and fee are required.
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Tue, May 10th 2011 02:55 pm
Blake Shelton, one of the musician coaches on NBC's new vocal competition series "The Voice," is showcasing the world premiere of his latest music video "Honey Bee" on NBC.com today.
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Tue, May 10th 2011 02:50 pm
CBS News will conduct a special town hall meeting on the economy with President Barack Obama on Wednesday, May 11.
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Tue, May 10th 2011 02:45 pm
NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products and Walgreens are teaming to introduce an exclusive line of "The Biggest Loser" branded meal alternative bars and shakes. The products will be offered in all of the more than 7,600 Walgreens stores nationwide beginning in May.
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Tue, May 10th 2011 02:40 pm
Actor and writer Bill Hader ("Saturday Night Live") is coming to Turner Classic Movies this summer to host the network's popular TCM "Essentials Jr." showcase. Hader will present 13 films that are ideal for parents to introduce to kids, beginning Sunday, June 5, at 8 p.m. (ET) with "The Adventures of Robin Hood" (1938), the colorful tale starring Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland.
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Tue, May 10th 2011 02:35 pm
Western New York electricity customers now have an incentive and easy way to save up to $150 a year in electrical costs racked up by older, energy-wasting refrigerators. All they need to do is schedule a free pick up, and receive a $30 incentive reward in return.
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Tue, May 10th 2011 02:30 pm
When Dr. Thomas Chambers sent out a February request for K-12 teachers nationwide to apply for a summer residential program that will investigate the storied history of Old Fort Niagara, he was uncertain of what type of response he would receive.
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Tue, May 10th 2011 10:05 am
On the heels of a highly successful Mother's Day weekend, The Silo Restaurant management hopes to expand the eatery's storage space.
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Tue, May 10th 2011 09:45 am
A source of contention in the Village of Lewiston last year, the Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours' portable restroom trailer may return to Water Street this summer.
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Tue, May 10th 2011 09:40 am
The tavern at 490 Center St., adjacent to Casa Antica, has new operators and is expected to open this summer in the Village of Lewiston. Partners Kurt Minervino, John DiMino and Christopher Salada are converting the former bar into an upscale lounge complete with high-end wines, imported beers, music and a special menu courtesy of their restaurant neighbor.
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Mon, May 9th 2011 04:35 pm
NBCs "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" (Monday-Friday, 12:35 a.m. ET) announces additions to its star-studded Bob Marley tribute week beginning May 9. Keith Richards will stop by for a sit-down interview, while Lauryn Hill will perform two of her favorite Bob Marley songs.
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Mon, May 9th 2011 04:25 pm
After nearly five successful years as co-anchor of NBC News' "Today," Meredith Vieira announced this morning that she will be leaving the program in June. Vieira will continue in a new role at NBC News, with an official announcement in the coming months.
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Mon, May 9th 2011 04:05 pm
USCG Auxiliary 3-1 informs it will conduct a free vessel safety check at the Lewiston boat launch on Sunday, May 15, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
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Mon, May 9th 2011 04:05 pm
The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department has announced the winners of 16th annual Lewiston Kiwanis and Lewiston Service Guild Spring Fling 1-Mile Race for Kids, held on Sunday, May 1.
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Mon, May 9th 2011 04:00 pm
Hannah Matthews of Lewiston-Porter High School and Stephen Vitello of Grand Island High School were named as the female and male awards recipients at the 46th annual Thomas E. Hewitt Sports Awards, sponsored by the board of associates of Mount St. Mary's Hospital. The dinner, attended by more than 250, was held Sunday, May 1, at Niagara County Community College.
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Mon, May 9th 2011 01:45 pm
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, in response to a record number of applications received for its wind incentive program for homeowners, farmers, businesses and municipalities, has announced it is expanding the funding availability for another six months and added another $1.4 million in incentive dollars.
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Mon, May 9th 2011 01:40 pm
The board of directors of the Lewiston Porter Community Ambassador Program announced earlier this year that, after 56 years in existence, the Community Ambassador Program has been discontinued.
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Mon, May 9th 2011 01:40 pm
Police agencies from Western New York and Southern Ontario will honor the memories of law enforcement personnel who gave their lives in the line of duty during the 14th annual Niagara County Police Appreciation Day Interfaith Memorial Service on Thursday, May 12.
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Mon, May 9th 2011 12:25 pm
The smell of barbecue chicken and ribs will be in the air at Mount St. Mary's Hospital on Friday, May 13, from 3 to 6 p.m. for the St. Francis Guild's 13th annual chicken and ribs barbecue.
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Mon, May 9th 2011 12:15 pm
America's sweetheart, world-renowned choreographer and pop icon Paula Abdul will join Cheryl Cole, Antonio "L.A." Reid and Simon Cowell as a judge on "The X Factor." Abdul, who sat alongside Cowell for eight seasons as a judge on "American Idol," has worldwide album sales exceeding 50 million records, two No. 1 albums, six No. 1 singles, a Grammy Award, seven MTV Awards, two Emmy Awards, two People's Choice Awards and two Kids' Choice Awards.
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Mon, May 9th 2011 12:10 pm
Multi-talented performer and chart-topping artist Nicole Scherzinger and British TV personality Steve Jones will host "The X Factor," the singing competition series debuting this fall on FOX. Scherzinger, who recently served as a guest judge on the U.K. version of "The X Factor," is a singer, songwriter, and Jones began his career as a fashion model and has gone on to host some of the U.K.'s biggest TV shows.
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Mon, May 9th 2011 11:40 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-Buffalo, today nominated Kathleen Wojtaszek-Gariano of Niagara Falls as a New York state "Woman of Distinction."
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