Fri, Sep 13th 2013 11:55 pm
Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 900,000 members, today announced the expansion of its Medicare coverage area for 2014 into 12 new counties, including five in Western New York. Fidelis Care recently received approval for the expansion by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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Fri, Sep 13th 2013 11:55 pm
Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel regrets to announce this Saturday's show with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Richie Furay at the Bear Den's Showroom is postponed. A rescheduled date for the show has been set for Friday, Dec. 6, at 8 p.m.
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Fri, Sep 13th 2013 11:55 pm
On a quest to find the next singing superstar, "American Idol XIII" is once again expanding the audition opportunities by bringing back the "Nominate An Idol" program to look for talented singers who may not audition on their own.
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Fri, Sep 13th 2013 11:55 pm
Five years ago this weekend, Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy, triggering a global financial crisis. Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has issued the following statement on the fifth anniversary of the financial meltdown of 2008 and the steps he has taken to help New York's working families recover:
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Fri, Sep 13th 2013 11:55 pm
65th Primetime Emmy Awards Executive Producer Ken Ehrlich has revealed the next round of star-studded presenters for the upcoming live broadcast from the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles Sunday, Sept. 22 (8 p.m.), on the CBS Television Network.
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Fri, Sep 13th 2013 11:55 pm
Thursday morning on "LIVE with Kelly and Michael," hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan named Kenneth Cox of Riverside, Calif., as "LIVE's Biggest Fan" and the grand-prize winner of an once-in-a-lifetime trip to Fiji in "LIVE's Biggest Fan Search."
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Fri, Sep 13th 2013 11:55 pm
The Cambria Corn Maze will hold its grand opening. The maze was created by local owners John and Leanna Ohol of Cambria, and is located at 5274 Lockport Junction Road, Lockport.
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Fri, Sep 13th 2013 09:45 am
Applications to participate in the Niagara Electric Lights Parade now are available at www.tnbpa.com as well as Town of Niagara Town Hall Clerk's Office.
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Thu, Sep 12th 2013 02:50 pm
This is it! Jeffrey Donovan and Bruce Campbell talk about the series finale.
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Thu, Sep 12th 2013 07:00 am
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. invites the public to celebrate Buffalo's rich nautical history at the inaugural Buffalo Maritime Festival at Canalside.
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Thu, Sep 12th 2013 07:00 am
Following the recent cancellation of a music festival due to fatal overdoses of the club drug "Molly," the University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions has released another in its series of expert summaries to educate the public on this latest drug trend.
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Thu, Sep 12th 2013 07:00 am
Mount St. Mary's Hospital has announced the formation of a team of anesthesiologists to meet the expanding surgical needs of patients and physicians. The team is a combination of current and new anesthesiologists who also have specific training in pain management.
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Thu, Sep 12th 2013 07:00 am
Niagara University is again listed among the best colleges and universities in the north, and also designated as a "Best Value" institution in the region, according to rankings released Wednesday by U.S. News & World Report.
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Thu, Sep 12th 2013 07:00 am
On the heels of the second anniversary of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, and as the anniversary of "Superstorm" Sandy quickly approaches, National Grid helps customers to plan ahead, be prepared, and stay safe in the event of an emergency.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2013 11:45 pm
Colin Kaepernick and the defending NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers (1-0) travel to CenturyLink Field in Seattle to take on Russell Wilson and the Seahawks (1-0) on "Sunday Night Football." Coverage begins with "Football Night in America" at 7 p.m. ET on NBC.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2013 11:45 pm
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Wed, Sep 11th 2013 11:10 pm
On Thursday, Sept. 12, during dinner hours (5-8 p.m.), law enforcement officers and local officials will take their oath to "serve and protect" to a new level, trading in their handcuffs and badges for menus and serving trays at the "Law and Orders" event taking place at various Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar locations throughout Western New York.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2013 06:45 pm
Grand Island town justice candidate Mark J. Frentzel took every party line in Tuesday's primary election, outpacing Joy M. Carrier LaMarca.
Christopher K. Aronica (81 votes) and Beverly A. Kinney (77) took the two town council spots, outdrawing Raymond A. Billica (54).
Superintendent of highways candidate William M. Stanley defeated James B. Tomkins by a 10-vote margin, 76-66.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2013 06:35 pm
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier today announced the team has signed forward Cody Hodgson to a long-term, multiyear contract extension.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2013 03:30 pm
Yesterday, Congressman Brian Higgins participated in a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing on potential U.S. military intervention in Syria. Higgins asserted claims American credibility is dependent on following through on threats of military intervention are misleading and false.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2013 01:45 pm
The Republican Party of the State of New York offered the following statement in honor of 9/11:
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Wed, Sep 11th 2013 01:40 pm
Do you have what it takes to win $1 million and be named the most talented act in America?
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Wed, Sep 11th 2013 01:40 pm
Charles Mitchell, Ph.D., will explore "The History of Niagara Falls Reservation State Park," Thursday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Niagara History Center.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2013 01:40 pm
The Oakwood Cemetery Association, 763 Portage Road, Niagara Falls, will hold a gravesite ceremony honoring Capt. William Clarkson Glasgow on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. until noon.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2013 01:40 pm
DeGraff Adult Day Care will celebrate National Adult Day Services week by hosting a "Harvest Good Health" open house at 3780 Commerce Court, North Tonawanda, on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 1-4 p.m. Special activities are scheduled as follows:
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Wed, Sep 11th 2013 12:30 pm
Mary Beth and Louis J. Billittier are proud to announce that longtime family friend and legendary Buffalo broadcaster Dave Thomas will be at Chef's Italian Restaurant to host the "World's Largest Pasta Dinner."
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Wed, Sep 11th 2013 09:55 am
Luca Manfe and Natasha Crnjac entered the "MasterChef" kitchen in season four with the same goal: to prove they have what it takes to cook professionally. Luca and Natasha, both home chefs, each hopes to open a restaurant following their time on the hit FOX reality program.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2013 09:10 am
Buffalo Sabres head coach Ron Rolston today announced Jerry Forton has been named to an assistant coaching position with the team. Forton will start in his new role on Rolston's staff immediately, joining fellow assistant coaches Joe Sacco and Teppo Numminen.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2013 07:00 am
The Auxiliary of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will hold its second annual "Sing Sisters Sing Celebrate Women's Health" fundraising event on Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, 28 Old Falls St., Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2013 07:00 am
After a lengthy search, Niagara University has announced Katie Kocsis as its new director of financial aid.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2013 07:00 am
Thanks to efforts like the Human Genome Project, scientists are unraveling the role that genes play in the development of diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2013 07:00 am
Nearly 200 Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, Wyoming region high school students interested in careers in agriculture will visit Genesee Community College on Thursday, Oct. 10, for the second annual Harvest Festival and Farmer's Market.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 11:55 pm
Series picked up for an 11th season; "So You Think You Can Dance" tour kicks off in East Lansing on Oct. 1.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 11:35 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team will open its training camp on Wednesday, Sept. 11, when veteran players are expected to report for testing and physicals.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 11:35 pm
Recording artists Kacey Musgraves and Taylor Swift top the list of final nominees for the 47th Annual CMA Awards with six nominations each. Reigning CMA Female Vocalist Miranda Lambert and Entertainer and Male Vocalist of the Year Blake Shelton each received five nominations (Lambert received three individual nominations and an additional two with Pistol Annies). Florida Georgia Line and Keith Urban each received four nominations for "Country Music's Biggest Night."
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 11:35 pm
Niagara Catholic, in collaboration with the College of Hospitality and Tourism at Niagara University, is has announced the establishment of a hospitality and tourism academy at the Niagara Falls junior/senior high school.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 11:35 pm
Patriot Day (9/11) will be commemorated this Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the Made in America Store's annual 9/11 Tribute Concert and Family Day at its original, flagship location, 900 Maple St., in Elma.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 11:25 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation reminds hunters that chronic wasting disease continues to pose a potential threat to New York's wild white-tailed deer herd, and hunters should take precautions to prevent the spread of the disease. Late last year, CWD was found on a deer farm in Pennsylvania and, in early 2013, CWD was confirmed in Pennsylvania's wild white-tailed deer herd.
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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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