Tue, Sep 10th 2013 11:10 pm
Change is coming in the Town of Lewiston.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 09:15 pm
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, will mark the 12th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The people of the U.S. are asked to solemnly observe Patriot Day and to remember the civilians and military personnel who lost their lives in the attacks.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 09:15 pm
Approximately 30,000 adult pheasants will be released on lands open to public hunting for the upcoming fall pheasant-hunting season, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced today.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 09:10 pm
Bob Koshinski, vice president and general manager of WBBZ-TV, welcomed Buffalo Bills star running back Fred Jackson back to television Monday for "The Fred Jackson Show. They hosted Bills running back C.J. Spiller, who discussed the Bills season-opening loss to the New England Patriots.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 05:30 pm
Prostate cancer has a disproportional impact on African-American men, who are 1.5 times more likely to develop prostate cancer and two to three times more likely to die of the disease than white men. Prostate cancer is also the most-diagnosed cancer in Hispanic men.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 05:15 pm
Where can you shop more than 60 booths of antiques and collectables, plus fine art by local artists and even attend a benefit auction, all in one place? It's the 2013 "Autumn in the Arena," happening this Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Kenan Center Arena, 433 Locust St., Lockport.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 05:15 pm
From Sept. 20-22, the wineries of the Niagara Wine Trail will celebrate the beginning of the harvest season with their annual Harvest Fest Weekend event. As part of one of the most popular events for the trail, wine and food pairings will be featured at each participating winery.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 05:15 pm
More than 1,000 University at Buffalo alumni are expected to celebrate their alma mater on Thursday, Sept. 12, during a function in The Buffalo Pierce-Arrow Transportation Museum on Michigan Avenue. The guests will also be among the first to tour the new Frank Lloyd Wright-designed filling station.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 05:15 pm
The Niagara Military Affairs Council has announced Emmy-winning journalist Rita Cosby will visit the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station on Saturday, Sept. 28, from noon to 3 p.m. to promote her book, "Quiet Hero: Secrets From My Father's Past," which chronicles her father's harrowing story as a World War II resistance fighter and prisoner of war.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 05:10 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, presents Herbie Hancock on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre. Tickets are $27.50 to $77.50. The concert is sponsored in part by Fox Run Orchard Park.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 05:10 pm
Niagara University's Office of Continuing Education is accepting registrations for its fall 2013 schedule of courses. Credit-free classes are offered in person and online.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 05:00 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti offered the following on Monday:
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 05:00 pm
For the first time ever, legendary solo artist Elton John will perform on the Primetime Emmy Awards stage.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 05:00 pm
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is a proud participant in the ninth annual Museum Day, presented by Smithsonian magazine. A celebration of culture, learning and the dissemination of knowledge, Museum Day helps make museums more accessible to visitors across the country.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 05:00 pm
The world premiere thriller "Deep End of the Dark" by L. Don Swartz will be presented at the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda, on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. Performances continue at 8 p.m. Oct. 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, and at 2 p.m. Oct. 27.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 05:00 pm
A new bachelor's degree program at Niagara University will train students to serve society's elderly population.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 05:00 pm
After its much-lauded "Spring For Music" performance at Carnegie Hall, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra returns to the Kleinhans Music Hall stage to bring superstars, rising stars, classical masterworks and cutting-edge new works to Western New York audiences.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 05:00 pm
The Niagara Regional Theatre Guild presents "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum" from Sept. 27 through Oct. 13.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 03:05 pm
During the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, hospitals throughout Niagara County will be offering free breast cancer screening to uninsured women. Each hospital will provide free mammograms for women ages 40-64 who do not have health insurance.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 03:05 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced an Election Day hotline to help ensure that minority-language voters, people with disabilities and all eligible voters are able to cast an effective ballot during the Sept. 10 primary election.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 03:00 pm
Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller will discuss the Buffalo Bills' 23-21 loss to the New England Patriots in Sunday's season home opener.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 01:20 pm
NBC's "The Voice" coaches have chosen multi-platinum singer-songwriters as their respective advisers for the upcoming fifth season. Cher is set to work alongside coach Blake Shelton, Ed Sheeran will join forces with coach Christina Aguilera, Ryan Tedder will work with coach Adam Levine, and Miguel will team with coach CeeLo Green.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 12:00 pm
Visit our photo gallery this week for a complete pictorial recap of the Niagara County Peach Festival.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 08:25 am
Alexandra Casale was crowned Peach Queen Sunday night to cap the 56th annual Niagara County Peach Festival.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 07:00 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will celebrate the end of summer with free, outdoor health and wellness fairs at two primary care sites this month.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 07:00 am
Renowned for its scenic routes, the 5th annual Mighty Niagara Half Marathon/Hospice Dash 5K takes place on Saturday, Sept. 21, with appeal to runners who support Niagara Hospice Alliance Inc.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 07:00 am
Kidz 'N' Kites 2013 is going to the dogs. Or rather, the dogs - and cats - are coming to "Kidz 'N' Kites," on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Veterans Memorial Park, 7000 Lockport Road, Town of Niagara.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 07:00 am
Bob Koshinski, vice president and general manager of WBBZ-TV, has announced "The Fred Jackson Show" will return to the local program roster beginning Monday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 p.m.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2013 05:15 pm
Due to inclement weather, the Terry Buchwald and McCarthy School of Irish Dance performances have been cancelled. The Peach Queen semifinals and fashion show will take place Sunday at 7 p.m. The Peach Queen finals will follow.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2013 10:45 am
On Thursday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo presented his plan for a dramatic transformation of Buffalo's waterfront. The first component of the plan calls for the transfer of up to 400 acres of land on the Outer Harbor from the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority to the state, bringing the community's goal of increasing future recreational opportunities and fostering redevelopment on Buffalo's waterfront closer to reality.
Under the proposal, the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. will acquire the land from NFTA to plan for future development and use, and New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will operate half of the property, encompassing the small boat harbor and Gallagher Beach, as a new state park.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2013 07:00 am
Whether you're just out to have some fun or learn something of the paranormal, Lewiston's Marble Orchard Ghost Walks showcase Lewiston's rough and tumble frontier past as well as its gloriously ghost-filled present.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2013 07:00 am
The Western New York Power Proceeds Allocation Board is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 3:30 p.m., at the Empire State Development offices at 95 Perry St., Buffalo.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2013 07:00 am
Western New York residents are expected to take steps to improve their heart health Sunday, Sept. 15, when they participate in the American Heart Association's Heart Walk at Coca-Cola Field in downtown Buffalo.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2013 07:00 am
Participate in a free Fall Bird Walk at Bond Lake Park, 2353 Lower Mountain Road in Lewiston, on Sunday, Sept. 8.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2013 07:00 am
The Western New York chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will hold its seventh annual Buffalo area Out of the Darkness Community Walk at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in Delaware Park North (near Buffalo Zoo).
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Sat, Sep 7th 2013 06:55 am
Purple loosestrife is really a beautiful looking plant and many would wonder why it is such an undesirable plant. But it is a plant that can pose a danger to our ecosystem without most people even noticing.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:30 pm
You've got the kids' backpacks ready with notebooks, pencils and paper, but what's your plan for packing healthy back-to-school lunches?
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:20 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office responded to 165 calls from Aug. 17 to 22. Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:20 pm
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:15 pm
For the ninth year in a row, the Ransomville Free Methodist Church is holding the Pigapalooza community event on their grounds at 3924 Ransomville Road in Ransomville. The family-friendly event is free of charge and parking is also complimentary. Pigapalooza will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 4 to 8 p.m.
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