Thu, Jan 13th 2011 07:00 am
The Town of Niagara held its annual reorganization meeting for 2011 on Monday, with few changes reported for 2011.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 07:00 am
Eighteen students are running in the halls every day at Niagara-Wheatfield High School. The universal school taboo was lifted, at least for these students, by the creation of a new girls and boys varsity indoor track team this school year.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 02:00 am
The Niagara Tourism and Convention Corporation launched an updated and newly designed website, www.Niagara-USA.com, Jan. 6 after a huge surge in online web traffic in 2010 and 2009. The website layout, navigation, colors and interactivity have all been overhauled to keep up with the growing demand for information on the Niagara USA destination.
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Wed, Jan 12th 2011 10:00 pm
Fast-paced crime fighting paired with intricate storylines and presented by slick, charming heroes has made "White Collar" a hit. And, thanks to the show's propensity to offer the big reveals surprisingly early, "White Collar" is remarkably easy to watch.
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Wed, Jan 12th 2011 02:30 pm
The "happy hour" of "Today" gets a little funnier Thursday as late night and morning TV unite. Jimmy Fallon will start his day early to join Hoda Kotb as guest co-host of the fourth hour of "Today" on Thursday, Jan. 13. Fallon will fill-in for Kathie Lee Gifford, who has the day off.
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Tue, Jan 11th 2011 03:00 pm
CBS announced 16 of 18 castaways who will compete against each other on "Survivor: Redemption Island," when the Emmy Award-winning series returns for its 22nd season, Wednesday, Feb. 16 (8 p.m., ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Two of the 18 castaways, to be revealed later this week, are former castaways who will return to seek redemption.
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Tue, Jan 11th 2011 02:00 pm
"American Idol" is set to return for its 10th season with new judges, new talent and new surprises along the way. This season's judges - Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler - are a triple-threat of credibility, chemistry and talent. Jimmy Iovine, chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records, whose career as a music producer and record executive is unparalleled, will serve as the in-house mentor. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the two-night season premiere kicks off with auditions from New York/New Jersey on Wednesday, Jan. 19 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) and New Orleans on Thursday, Jan. 20 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT) on FOX.
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Tue, Jan 11th 2011 09:00 am
Dr. Phil will reunite Ted Williams with several of his estranged family members in a special two-part series airing this week on Tuesday, Jan. 11, and Wednesday, Jan 12 (check local listings).
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Mon, Jan 10th 2011 09:00 pm
While audience participation was significantly different than one month ago, the end result was the same. The Village of Lewiston Planning Board unanimously approved Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours' President John Kinney's request to build a two-story addition to the U.S. home of his binational company.
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Sat, Jan 8th 2011 02:10 pm
The following activity occurred Friday, Dec. 3, to Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, as reported by the Youngstown Police Department.
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Sat, Jan 8th 2011 02:05 pm
"The Best of NU," an all-new set of classes that enlists Niagara University's top professors to present their best two hours on a topic that they would love to teach, highlights the university's winter/spring 2011 schedule of continuing education courses.
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Sat, Jan 8th 2011 02:05 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced this week the signing of an executive order to create a team of private and public sector individuals charged with finding ways to cut the unfunded and underfunded mandates that help make New York one of the most taxed states in the nation.
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Sat, Jan 8th 2011 02:00 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, to Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. A total of 74 calls were answered by LPD during this period.
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Sat, Jan 8th 2011 02:00 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center President and CEO Judith A. Maness has announced that Andrea Gaudioso has been appointed chief information officer, and Laura Volz, director of pharmacy at Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center.
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Sat, Jan 8th 2011 02:00 pm
Niagara University has announced that, beginning August, its internationally accredited College of Education will offer a doctoral degree in leadership and policy.
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Sat, Jan 8th 2011 02:00 pm
The Town of Porter took care of 2011 reorganizational matters in routine fashion at its Monday session. Included among the vast amount of logistical items were: numerous appointments; salary schedules; holiday schedules; the setting of Town Board meetings; town fees; miscellaneous authorizations; the setting of Town Board committees and liaisons; plus procurement and cash management policies.
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Sat, Jan 8th 2011 01:00 am
At Monday's Village of Lewiston Board work session, Police Commissioner Al Soluri said he and Mayor Terry Collesano recently met with representatives from the New York State Parks Police, Lewiston Police Department and Artpark & Co. administration. Soluri indicated all parties have a vested interest in more efficiently moving traffic out of Artpark following the "Tuesday in the Park" summer concert series.
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Sat, Jan 8th 2011 01:00 am
The Village of Lewiston Planning Board will have two Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours expansion designs to consider when it meets Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Red Brick Municipal Building. WJBT President John Kinney, upon consultation with Silvestri Architects, commissioned a second plan that shows 10 feet shaved off the north side of his proposed development.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 11:00 pm
The highly successful musical theater apprenticeship program instituted last summer will be extended for Artpark's August production of "Fame - The Musical" this summer. The apprenticeship program provides an opportunity for up to eight high school music theater students of exceptional talent to participate in the company's Broadway musical production. Artpark will present the high energy musical that appropriately focuses on the hopes and aspirations of a group of students attending New York City's High School of Performing Arts, in the Mainstage Theater Aug. 12-18 for eight performances.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 11:00 pm
When Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-Lewiston, was sworn-in on Jan. 1, he paid homage to the late Gregory J. Pope, a former assemblyman and the father of Richard P. Pope, director of the Niagara County Refuse Disposal District. Ceretto wore Assemblyman Pope's cuff links.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 11:00 pm
"It's a very big day for Western New York, Niagara County and the 138th Assembly District," said State Sen. George Maziarz, R-62nd District, Newfane, as he led off swearing-in ceremonies Saturday for newly elected State Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-Lewiston. "You know, it's not easy serving in the Assembly in Albany in the Republican conference, but it's very effective."
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 10:00 pm
"American Idol" alumni are determined to take over the world of entertainment.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 02:25 pm
The gymnasium at St. Stephen School is reserved for the local/Council 4752 championship, the first level of the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship, on Saturday, Jan. 15.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 02:20 pm
The following incidents occurred from Dec. 27, 2010, to Jan. 2, 2011, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 31 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC responded to 1,383 calls in 2010, and has responded to 8 so far this year.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 02:00 pm
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 02:00 pm
The third annual Grand Island High School Hockey Alumni event will take place Saturday, Jan. 22, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Hyde Park Ice Pavilion in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 02:00 pm
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 02:00 pm
Grand Island resident Robert F. Edwards went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 02:00 pm
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 02:00 pm
Erie County Executive Chris Collins is urging the Erie County Legislature to pass legislation that would extend a local job creation program that his administration claims has financed more than $122 million in new construction and created more than 1,600 jobs.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 02:00 pm
New York State Sen. Mark Grisanti will hold his first-ever "Listening Tour" beginning on Grand Island next Thursday, Jan. 13, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Grand Island Knights of Columbus hall, 1841 Whitehaven Road.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 02:00 pm
Mighty Taco officials said the local restaurant chain didn't choose to open its newest location on Grand Island. "Grand Island chose us," explained Russ Jasulevich, chief operating officer of Mighty Taco.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 02:00 pm
According to the National Fire Protection Association Division of Fire Analysis and Research, 40 percent of all home structure fires and 36 percent of occupant injuries are caused by cooking equipment. In addition, 59 percent of those injured tried to put out the fire themselves. Grand Island Fire Co. Chief Kevin Koch and his Grand Island firefighters are well aware of these life-threatening complications when handling these particular fire situations.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 05:00 pm
Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb are putting down the cocktails and hitting the treadmills. This Friday, Jan. 7, the ladies will host the entire fourth hour of "Today" while feeling the burn on treadmills, ellipticals and stationary bikes.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 05:00 pm
Richard F. Soluri, the long-time mayor of the Village of Lewiston who stepped down last year leaving politics behind, re-entered the political fray Tuesday night, taking his oath of office as a member of the Niagara County Legislature.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 04:00 pm
In last night's episode, the "Live to Dance" experts selected 17 of the 18 dance acts that will compete for the $500,000 prize on the new reality-competition series. The identity of the 18th cast member, who will be selected by fans through voting, will be announced during next week's episode airing on Wednesday, Jan. 12 (8 p.m. ET) on the CBS Television Network. Paula Abdul serves as executive producer, mentor and lead expert of the series.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 02:45 pm
NBC is offering viewers a sneak peek at the new NBC series "The Cape" (two-hour premiere Sunday, Jan. 9, 9-11p.m. ET). In a special promotion, DC Comics will offer viewers the chance to view the one-hour pilot episode of "The Cape" via its free comic book iPad application during the week preceding the show's premiere on NBC - Jan. 5-8.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 02:00 pm
Starting Jan. 6, fans of the new NBC drama "The Cape" (two-hour premiere Sunday, January 9, 9-11 p.m. ET; regular schedule Mondays 9-10 p.m. ET) can visit http://www.nbc.com/the-cape/ to submit original villain concepts that will give one lucky fan the chance to see their creation during an upcoming episode.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 02:00 pm
Area residents will get a chance to experience winter travel in the days before snowplows as Old Fort Niagara hosts its annual Snowshoe Festival on Saturday, Jan. 15.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 01:10 pm
Do you have what it takes to open for a rock superstar? Calling all Niagara Falls rockers! Hard Rock International is giving local bands the chance to win a spot on the lineup at Hard Rock Calling 2011 in London's Hyde Park, one of the world's most anticipated music festivals! In celebration of the brand's 40th Anniversary, Hard Rock is launching its first global Hard Rock Battle of the Bands, giving the rock stars of tomorrow the opportunity of a lifetime.
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