Mon, Jun 3rd 2019 11:15 am
Artpark & Company will kickoff its summer season and the 2019 "Tuesdays in the Park presented by M&T Bank" concert series on June 4 with a mega show: Sammy Hagar's "Full Circle Jam Tour" featuring Michael Anthony, Vic Johnson and Jason Bonham. Special guest Night Ranger will open.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2019 07:00 am
The Erie County Legislature at its May 9 meeting commemorated the 75th anniversary of the Island Dispatch.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2019 07:00 am
This year will mark the 10th year the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce has hosted a golf tournament. While the format has changed a bit from the first tournament, the camaraderie and friendly competition has remained constant.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2019 07:00 am
In observance of National Elder Abuse Awareness Month, Niagara County's Office for the Aging and Council on Elder Abuse will hold a public forum on the current scams targeting older adults in the community. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, June 28, at Lockport Town Hall, 6560 Dysinger Road.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2019 07:00 am
Author Dr. William Hullfish will hold a book-signing event at the Erie Canal Discovery Center, 24 Church St., Lockport, at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22. His book, "The Erie Canal Sings: A Musical History of New York's Grand Waterway," tells the history of canal music and its transformation across U.S. canalways. The book will be released June 17 at a cost of $21.99. Copies will be available for purchase during the signing.
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Sat, Jun 1st 2019 09:50 am
On Monday, June 3, not one but all eight winners of the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee will join Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest for some post-competition fun on "Live with Kelly and Ryan," their first in-studio interview. The show airs locally at 9 a.m. on ABC (WKBW-TV Channel 7).
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Sat, Jun 1st 2019 09:50 am
"Descendants 3," the third movie in Disney's global smash franchise, is set to premiere on Friday, Aug. 2 (8-10 p.m. EDT), on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW.
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Sat, Jun 1st 2019 09:50 am
Fairground Saints - the buzzing California-bred and Nashville-based trio comprised of Elijah Edwards, Meg McAllister and Mason Van Valin - released their new song, "Mary," on Friday. Produced by Marshall Atman and written by the band, the energetic track features Mason's smooth vocals at the forefront and the band's entrancing three-part harmonies.
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Sat, Jun 1st 2019 09:50 am
Multi-Grammy Award-winning recording artist Bill Gaither, along with Premier Productions, will present the "We Have This Moment Tour" to 23 cities during the fall of 2019, as he brings his multi-award winning group, The Gaither Vocal Band, to 16 states during September, October and November.
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Sat, Jun 1st 2019 09:50 am
Grammy Award-winning artist/producer duo The Chainsmokers on Friday released new single "Call You Mine" featuring Bebe Rexha via Disruptor Records / Columbia Records. Listen HERE.
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Sat, Jun 1st 2019 09:50 am
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) celebrated New York's older volunteers and "the extraordinary value they bring to our state" at its annual Older New Yorkers' Day event last week.
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Sat, Jun 1st 2019 09:50 am
USA Niagara Development Corp. on Friday celebrated the groundbreaking for Cataract Commons, a public square or "commons" space located on Old Falls Street in downtown Niagara Falls. The project is designed to transform an empty parcel into a more usable and inviting outdoor facility that will have permanent structural seating and shade, as well as flexibility for hosting various events.
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Sat, Jun 1st 2019 07:00 am
The 14th annual Lewiston GardenFest, presented by the Lewiston Garden Club, is set for Saturday, June 15, and Sunday, June 16. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days along Center Street. It includes more than 80 vendors selling flowers, plants and garden essentials, along with speakers, demonstrations, a free garden walk and a container garden contest throughout the weekend.
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Sat, Jun 1st 2019 07:00 am
Newly appointed commissioners of the International Joint Commission spent Tuesday in Western New York, learning more about the IJC's Plan 2014 and its shoreline impacts from the high water levels on Lake Ontario in New York state and on the St. Lawrence River system in Canada.
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Sat, Jun 1st 2019 07:00 am
A fundraiser will take place to support a young mom facing a debilitating illness.
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Sat, Jun 1st 2019 07:00 am
Village of Wilson Mayor Arthur Lawson announced this week that, despite high water levels in the lake, summer fun, recreation and tourist-related activities are indeed alive and well in the Wilson community and harbor areas.
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Sat, Jun 1st 2019 07:00 am
The Lewiston Police Department recently received a donation from the Niagara River Anglers Association. The two groups worked together as part of the recent Lewiston Smelt Festival at Academy Park.
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Sat, Jun 1st 2019 07:00 am
Festival season is now underway in the River Region. Next up for many is a visit out to Ransomville.
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Sat, Jun 1st 2019 07:00 am
Ralph D. Hoover of Grand Island, at the age of 91, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2019.
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Sat, Jun 1st 2019 07:00 am
Chester M. Dulak, 76, of Grand Island, departed this life April 24, 2019.
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Sat, Jun 1st 2019 07:00 am
Golf has a way of becoming a big part of people's lives, as Grand Islander Cyndy Montana can now attest.
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Sat, Jun 1st 2019 07:00 am
An Island resident received some answers to questions he asked about the new cashless tolling system established at the Grand Island Bridges.
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Sat, Jun 1st 2019 07:00 am
Norine Hibschweiler Eaton, who is being honored as a survivor in Grand Island's third annual Zumbathon, to be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at the Radisson Niagara, has had a life full of love and loss, illness, and adventure. In 1979, Norine Hibschweiler went on a "date derby" with a bunch of single friends. The date derby involved visiting bars in Buffalo and collecting souvenirs, such as matches and napkins. For her efforts, Hibschweiler won the distinction of having "the most promising future."
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Sat, Jun 1st 2019 07:00 am
Bells will ring across America in honor of Grand Island's Charles DeGlopper and 12 others who earned the Medal of Honor during D-Day.
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Sat, Jun 1st 2019 07:00 am
"I've been doing this for the last three years," said Town Supervisor Nathan McMurray at Monday's town ceremony in DeGlopper Park, which is undergoing reconstruction. "And I have never seen this many people here before."
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Sat, Jun 1st 2019 07:00 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston presents "A Cinderella Story, The Mystery of the Pan American Exposition Stamps" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Fri, May 31st 2019 07:00 am
The economic benefits of the Empire State Trail, as well as how it could enhance the quality of life and health of Western New York residents, will be discussed at a University at Buffalo forum on Wednesday, June 5.
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Thu, May 30th 2019 02:50 pm
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Thu, May 30th 2019 02:45 pm
Community Missions of Niagara Frontier Inc. (CMI) held its 27th annual Compassion in Action Awards Brunch on Wednesday afternoon at the Four Points by Sheraton Niagara Falls.
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Thu, May 30th 2019 02:45 pm
Disney XD has ordered a third season of the Emmy Award-nominated animated series "Marvel's Spider-Man" for a spring 2020 premiere. The web-slinging series follows Peter Parker, who is learning to navigate life as the teenage superhero Spider-Man.
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Thu, May 30th 2019 02:45 pm
Following one of the biggest nights and most dramatic dates of the season on "The Bachelorette," airing Tuesday, June 11 (8-10:01 p.m. EDT), ABC will give viewers a special early premiere of the iconic game show "Press Your Luck" (10:01-11 p.m.), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.
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Thu, May 30th 2019 02:40 pm
"Family Business," the True Breed Records debut from acclaimed rap/hip-hop recording artist 5ive, releases June 7. Produced by 5ive and SPEC (Flame, V.Rose), the 14-song set chronicles 5ive's past struggles with drug addiction and his miraculous redemption.
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Thu, May 30th 2019 02:00 pm
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is honoring the Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition in Buffalo as a recipient of the inaugural OMH Community Care Awards.
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Thu, May 30th 2019 02:00 pm
One of the area's coolest venues is turning up the heat this August. The Bear's Den Showroom inside Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino announced a stellar entertainment lineup, including Shaun Cassidy on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2-3 (8 p.m.); "An Evening with the Elvin Bishop Trio" on Friday, Aug. 23 (8 p.m.); "Rick Alviti: A Summertime Tribute to Elvis" on Saturday, Aug. 24 (8 p.m.) and Sunday, Aug. 25 (5 p.m.); and Hollywood U2 on Saturday, Aug. 31 (8 p.m.). Tickets are now on sale
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Thu, May 30th 2019 01:45 pm
Lockport Community Television, along with the Lockport Community Cable Commission and Spectrum Cable, announced this year's scholarship recipients. This year, $14,800 in scholarships was given to 14 recipients.
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Thu, May 30th 2019 01:40 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation on Thursday announced construction is continuing on the project to remove a portion of the Niagara Scenic Parkway (formerly Robert Moses Parkway) in the City of Niagara Falls. As a result, an additional road closure is going into effect.
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Thu, May 30th 2019 01:40 pm
Set sail with the Niagara County Community College Alumni Association on the Moondance Catamaran from 3:45-5:30 P.M. Friday, June 21. Guests are asked to meet near "The Hatch" at 329 Erie St. The event is open to NCCC alumni, NCCC employees, and friends of the college. Proceeds will support the NCCC Alumni Association.
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Thu, May 30th 2019 01:40 pm
The Aquarium of Niagara is looking for runners and walkers to participate in its fourth annual Sea Lion Rescue Run 5K. The event supports the care of the aquarium's 10 rescued sea lions and seals, which have been deemed non-releasable/unable to survive in the wild.
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Thu, May 30th 2019 01:40 pm
The Newfane Business Association recently announced the acts for its "Wednesday Concerts at the Gazebo" series. Shows start at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
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Thu, May 30th 2019 01:40 pm
Visit Explore & More Children's Museum from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Saturday for a full day of fun and engaging healthy activities located throughout the museum's play zones and educational studios at "Fearless Family Play Day" presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York.
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