Thu, Sep 5th 2013 12:05 am
State Sen. George Maziarz, alongside Niagara County legislators Cherée Copelin and Kathryn Palka Lance, will host an e-recycle and document-shredding event from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Summit Park Mall parking lot.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 12:05 am
The Buffalo Sabres have announced forward Mikhail Grigorenko will not participate in the upcoming 2013 NHL Prospect Tournament in Traverse City, Mich.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 11:55 pm
"LIVE with Kelly and Michael" is celebrating Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan's first anniversary now through Sept. 13. As such, fans will have their chance to join in the festivities with "LIVE's Biggest Fan Search."
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 11:55 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, in an effort to get the redesign of the Robert Moses Parkway started, discussed the project with Gov. Andrew Cuomo during his visit to Lockport last week, and followed up with a letter to the governor. The meeting took place prior to the governor's press conference on flood relief.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 11:55 pm
The 2013 Conference on the Environment is slated to kick off in Buffalo on Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Adam's Mark Hotel when Gord Downie - frontman for The Tragically Hip - presents an evening of song and conversation on the environment.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 11:55 pm
East Aurora will play host to the Greater East Aurora Chamber of Commerce's 2nd annual Taste of East Aurora on Saturday, Sept. 14. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Main Street, between Olean Road and Riley streets, will come alive with wonderful taste tempting samples of the finest cuisine available in the greater East Aurora area.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 11:55 pm
Following a tour of Olcott and Wilson harbors, Congressman Chris Collins joined with state and local leaders to highlight the urgent need to maintain and protect local harbors along Lake Ontario's south shoreline.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 06:55 pm
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School conducted extensive faculty and staff development Tuesday, in preparation for a strong and progressive school year.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 02:40 pm
Fifteen inspiring contestants - including the show's first celebrity player, Ruben Studdard; an uplifting "Second Chances" theme; and fun, new creative elements ignite season 15 of NBC's popular series "The Biggest Loser," premiering Tuesday, Oct. 8 (8 p.m.).
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 02:35 pm
The New York Power Authority today announced that roadwork renovations will begin Monday, Sept. 9, for major improvements along South Access Road leading to the admission-free fishing pier at the Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 02:35 pm
The Environmental Media Association has announced the Screen Actors Guild Awards as an honoree for the EMA Green Production Award at the 23rd Annual Environmental Media Awards.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 02:35 pm
NBC Sports Group rolls out the new "Sunday Night Football" bus this week with stops in North Texas, prior to the Giants-Cowboys "SNF" opener on Sept. 8.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 02:35 pm
This fall, the stars of RiffTrax - Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett (best known for the groundbreaking "Mystery Science Theater 3000") - are back for a hilarious, never-before-seen take on the George Romero zombie movie "Night of the Living Dead."
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 02:35 pm
The cast for the new season of "Dancing with the Stars" was announced this morning on "Good Morning America." The lineup of stars - including a sitcom legend, a reality mega-star, a football champion and a pop music sensation - will perform for the first time on live national television with their professional partners during the two-hour season premiere of "DWTS" Monday, Sept. 16, (8-10:01 p.m.) on the ABC Television Network.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 07:00 am
Whether you and your furry best friend are brand new in town and want to see the sights, or you'd just like to venture out using public transportation, you'll be pleased to know that many bus lines, subways and trains in cities across the country and in Canada do accommodate pet travel.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 07:00 am
State University of New York, Empire State College, will hold public information sessions about its associate and bachelor's degree programs at its Niagara Frontier Center, Appletree Business Park, 2875 Union Road, Cheektowaga, on:
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 10:50 pm
Congressman Chris Collins, NY-27, announced today his sponsorship of the bipartisan Cider Industry Deserves Equal Regulation Act (H.R. 2921), commonly known as the CIDER Act.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 02:30 pm
In response to notifications that the Buffalo VA Medical Center's Childcare Service Center will be closed on Sept. 30, 2013, Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, called on congressional leaders to include continued funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs child care pilot program in a continuing resolution for fiscal year 2014.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 02:25 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced the arrival of yurts at Four Mile Creek State Park. The public is invited to check out these newest accommodations on Friday, Sept. 6, from 5 until 7 p.m., as well as Saturday, Sept. 7, and Sunday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 02:25 pm
As part of the Lewiston Discovery Series, the Lewiston Council on the Arts will present the "Art of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle" at 7 p.m. on Sept. 18 at the Historic Lewiston Opera Hall, 732 Center St.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 02:25 pm
The Amherst Senior Citizens Foundation has announced the winners of two awards honoring individuals whose positive contributions have helped to improve the welfare and vitality of local senior citizens.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 02:25 pm
Offering both beginner and intermediate/advanced carving classes, the Carrousel Museum has the perfect opportunity for both skilled carvers and those who have never touched a chisel.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 02:25 pm
The New York State Center for Assisted Living has announced the state of New York resolution proclaiming Sept. 8-14, 2013, as Assisted Living Week, in conjunction with National Assisted Living Week.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 01:45 pm
The Barenaked Ladies have announced their headlining fall tour dates. The tour - with special guests Whitehorse - kicks off at the State Theatre in Minneapolis and includes additional stops in cities including New York City; Atlantic City, N.J.; Austin, Texas; and Buffalo (Nov. 6 at UB Center for the Arts).
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 01:45 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, announces its fall 2013 season. All performances will be held in the Mainstage Theatre located at the Center for the Arts on the UB North (Amherst) Campus.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 01:45 pm
NBCSN will launch a new, weekly half-hour NFL studio show- "FNIA Coach's Clicker" - on Wednesday, Sept. 11, which dovetails off "Football Night in America," the most-watched pre-game show in sports.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 01:00 pm
"Idol" veteran Randy Jackson returns as in-house mentor; Ryan Seacrest continues reign as host.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 07:00 am
On Sept. 14-15, Old Fort Niagara and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will present a weekend of special programs that commemorate the 250th anniversary of two historic skirmishes that occurred at Devil's Hole on Sept. 14, 1763.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 07:00 am
Conesus Fest for Charity has announced the 20th anniversary of The World's Largest Disco, presented by Univera Healthcare, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Buffalo Convention Center. The event runs from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m., and features a mammoth, 64,000-square-foot dance floor, a concert-size sound/light show and surprise appearances from celebrities from the era.
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Mon, Sep 2nd 2013 05:30 pm
CBS Corp. and Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks have reached an agreement for carriage of CBS owned stations on Time Warner Cable systems across the country, as well as Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network and Smithsonian Channel, it was announced by representatives for the companies.
Programming on all networks will resume immediately.
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Mon, Sep 2nd 2013 04:55 pm
The Greater East Aurora Chamber of Commerce will hold a major press conference Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 10 a.m. at Tops Market (65 Grey St.), to announce the 2nd annual Taste of East Aurora, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 14. Organizers also will speak of a continued partnership with Bosom Buddies.
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Mon, Sep 2nd 2013 04:55 pm
The Buffalo/Niagara chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners will meet Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Windows on the Green at Westwood Country Club, 772 N. Forest, Williamsville. Networking begins at 5:30 p.m.; dinner follows at 6 p.m. The cost is $30 per member and $40 per guest. The topic is "Position Your Company for Growth: Protecting Business Assets."
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Mon, Sep 2nd 2013 04:55 pm
Niagara's Choice Credit Union has partnered with Shred-It in sponsoring a community shredding day to securely destroy paper documents. Area residents with documents needing to be destroyed can bring them to the event from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Niagara's Choice, 3577 Niagara Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda (next to Meadowbrook Plaza).
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Sat, Aug 31st 2013 10:50 am
Jay Pharoah, the popular comedian from NBC's "Saturday Night Live," will visit Niagara University on Sunday, Sept. 8, at 8 p.m.
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Sat, Aug 31st 2013 07:05 am
Throughout the short summer months, the students at Niagara University have been preparing for their first day of classes. While new and returning students were buying books and finalizing their class schedules, the university's faculty and staff have been busy at work. This fall, Niagara will welcome a new president and a new science building to campus.
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Sat, Aug 31st 2013 07:00 am
Lewiston-Porter High School has been approved for a Confucius Classroom, the only one in Niagara County. The classroom comes after five years of work through the University at Buffalo's Confucius Institute and the Chinese government agency HANBAN. It is also an extension of more than 20 years of international studies programming at Lew-Port.
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Sat, Aug 31st 2013 07:00 am
On Saturday, Sept. 7, St. Peter's parish in Lewiston will host a celebration to commemorate the 60 years of academic excellence and prestige that St. Peter's School has maintained. The event will begin at 4 p.m. at St. Peter's R.C. Church, where a Mass will be held. It will be followed by a reception at the Barton Hill Hotel and Spa on North First Street.
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Sat, Aug 31st 2013 07:00 am
Fresh from two successful presentations of "Coppélia" at Artpark, the Greater Niagara Ballet Co. is now preparing for its annual holiday production, "The Nutcracker." The family-oriented show features local dancers, guest artists and character performers under the direction of Beverley Feder.
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Sat, Aug 31st 2013 07:00 am
The Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St., in the Village of Lewiston, announces the following programs, events and activities for the month of September.
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Sat, Aug 31st 2013 07:00 am
"Follow Me!: Living in the Mission of Christ," a three-day missional event, will be offered Thursday, Sept. 26, to Saturday, Sept. 28, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church and School, 6168 Walmore Road, Sanborn.
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