Fri, May 10th 2013 11:30 pm
When Aaron Sydor receives his undergraduate diploma this Saturday afternoon, his mother, Kathy, won't be waiting at the other side of the stage to congratulate him. Instead, she'll be right behind him, joining her son as a member of the Niagara University Class of 2013.
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Fri, May 10th 2013 11:20 pm
The New York State Office for the Aging hosted the 2013 Senior Citizens Recognition Day event to honor and recognize the significant contributions made by older volunteers from across the state.
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Fri, May 10th 2013 11:15 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today that his office has secured a settlement with Quest Diagnostics, one of the world's largest providers of medical diagnostic testing, information and services, to ensure that applicants for employment are not automatically disqualified based on prior arrests or criminal convictions and without considering mitigating factors, as required by New York state law.
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Fri, May 10th 2013 11:15 pm
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. today launched its 2013 season of summer programming at Canalside and debuted www.canalsidebuffalo.com, a mobile-friendly events calendar. An open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, at Canalside.
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Fri, May 10th 2013 11:10 pm
Erie Community College officials gathered during National Nurses Week to formally announce the largest gift in their school's history - a $1.1 million private donation to benefit its nursing program.
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Fri, May 10th 2013 11:10 pm
ABC's "The Chew" serves up a tasty treat in primetime with co-hosts Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Carla Hall, Clinton Kelly and Daphne Oz roving the country for the most unforgettable barbecues and cookouts
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Fri, May 10th 2013 10:50 pm
Niagara County fire investigators and Lewiston Police are continuing their investigations into a fire that forced the evacuation of hundreds of students from West Street Elementary School on Monday morning.
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Fri, May 10th 2013 10:45 pm
Grand Island Town Supervisor Mary Cooke said the drug takeback day conducted April 27 at Town Hall was a great success. During a four-hour period, volunteers accepted 374 pounds of unused and unwanted medications from 125 vehicles.
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Fri, May 10th 2013 10:40 pm
At a joint evening meeting with the Town Board April 29, the Grand Island Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution naming Dr. Teresa Lawrence as its choice for the position of superintendent of schools. The district has been led by Interim Superintendent Paul Hashem since mid-January.
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Fri, May 10th 2013 10:40 pm
There was a true Grand Island flavor to the Chamber of Commerce's 47th annual Citizens of the Year Awards - from the heartfelt thank you speeches by award recipients - to the delicious filet of sirloin dinner served by the staff of the Holiday Inn Grand Island, under the direction of Islander and general manager Scott Swagler.
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Fri, May 10th 2013 10:35 pm
Police agencies from Western New York and Southern Ontario will honor the memories of law enforcement personnel who gave their lives in the line of duty during the 16th annual Niagara County Police Appreciation Day Interfaith Memorial Service on Thursday, May 16. The service will begin at 7 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 400 Ridge St., Lewiston.
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Fri, May 10th 2013 10:35 pm
Peregrine's Landing Senior Community and The Clubhouse Bro's Family Restaurant have partnered to bring "Memory Lane Café" to Niagara County, to assist those affected by Alzheimer's and dementia-related diseases and their families.
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Fri, May 10th 2013 10:35 pm
Members of the Niagara County Central Rotary Club met at the Olympia Restaurant this week to finalize plans for the 30th annual Roger W. Andrews Senior Citizen Breakfast.
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Fri, May 10th 2013 10:30 pm
Two benefit events are being planned this month for the three children of the late Kevin Lapp of Wheatfield.
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Fri, May 10th 2013 10:25 pm
The Niagara Falls Bridge Commission has announced upcoming summer construction activity that will result in a series of lane closures within the Queenston Plaza at the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge.
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Fri, May 10th 2013 10:20 pm
It was a special night at the Bergholz firehall Tuesday as First Assistant Chief Mark Stevens received the 100 Club of Buffalo Hero Award for his involvement in the rescue of a Wheatfield bicyclist struck by a car last June.
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Fri, May 10th 2013 10:20 pm
Speeders on Hoover Road and problems with Ryan Homes development plans highlighted Monday's Wheatfield Town Board meeting.
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Fri, May 10th 2013 10:15 pm
A special high tea was held at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church last Sunday to help defray medical costs for Bergholz resident Judi Jagow, who has cancer.
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Fri, May 10th 2013 10:00 pm
You hear it everywhere: gluten-free this, gluten-free that. You may not know what it means, but you want to learn more.
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Fri, May 10th 2013 12:50 pm
Actor, producer, founder and father. These are just a few of the many accomplishments soap star Jordi Vilasuso has achieved. Now, he can add philanthropist to that resume.
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Fri, May 10th 2013 07:00 am
As summer approaches, new movies are introduced and talked about. People get excited and ready to go see these movies. Here are 10 of the most talked-about movies coming out this summer:
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Fri, May 10th 2013 07:00 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto is calling on the state to get moving on the redesign of the Robert Moses Parkway. Ceretto said every day that passes without breaking ground on the project is another day that Niagara Falls does not get to reap the economic benefits of a redeveloped waterfront.
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Fri, May 10th 2013 01:10 am
Among all the hopefuls across the nation, it's down to just Candice Glover and Kree Harrison, and the stakes have never been higher in one of "American Idol's" most heated battles for the title.
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Thu, May 9th 2013 09:20 pm
"The Voice" is down to its final 12 contestants as the final phase of the musical competition series begins on Monday, May 13 (8 p.m.).
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Thu, May 9th 2013 03:50 pm
Community Missions of Niagara Frontier and the YWCA of Niagara are joining forces to host an upcoming art auction on Friday, June 7, at the Sheraton at the Falls in Niagara Falls. The event will raise money and awareness for the marginalized populations both agencies serve in Niagara County.
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Thu, May 9th 2013 09:10 am
Twelve brave men and one brave woman accepted diplomas Wednesday evening at Niagara University. They are the 55th graduating class of the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy, Niagara County's only approved training program for law enforcement officers.
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Thu, May 9th 2013 07:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University has announced its annual "Meet Me at the CAM" film and lecture series will focus on "Great Museums within a Day's Drive."
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Thu, May 9th 2013 07:00 am
On Thursday, the House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security will hold a hearing to begin the discussion about the Boston bombings. Congressman Brian Higgins, a member of the committee and ranking member of the subcommittee on counterterrorism and intelligence, will participate.
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Wed, May 8th 2013 11:10 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of New York's largest tourism campaign in decades, committing nearly $60 million to grow the industry, create jobs and attract even more visitors to the Empire State.
The governor's announcement came at the conclusion of the New York State Tourism Summit, where hundreds of tourism experts gathered in Albany to discuss ideas and new ways to bring tourists to every corner of the state.
"Yesterday was huge," said Niagara Tourism and Convention Corp. President and CEO John Percy on Thursday.
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Wed, May 8th 2013 11:10 pm
An interim final rule published in the Federal Register and effective immediately will amend regulations to the U.S. Small Business Administration's Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program allowing for greater access to federal contracting opportunities for women-owned businesses as a result of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013, signed in January.
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Wed, May 8th 2013 11:10 pm
When Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel proudly hosts the Native American Music Awards for the sixth consecutive year this Friday, it will also be the site for some serious star power. International superstars Nelly Furtado, Rickey Medlocke of Lynyrd Skynyrd and China's Ayi Jihu will be among the awardees and award presenters during a 14th annual awards show that was nearly cancelled due to "Superstorm" Sandy last fall.
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Wed, May 8th 2013 11:00 pm
In January, Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, first kicked off an effort to help the City of Niagara Falls reclaim its waterfront by laying out an argument for the New York Power Authority to fully fund removal of the Robert Moses Parkway.
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Wed, May 8th 2013 11:00 pm
The 2013 Billboard Music Awards will honor Madonna with the Top Touring Artist Award for her 2012 MDNA tour. Madonna will take the stage to accept the prestigious award, which recognizes the highest grossing concert touring act of the year.
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Wed, May 8th 2013 01:30 pm
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. board of directors met today to approve a contract that will move forward a plan to illuminate and activate grain elevators and bridges along Buffalo's waterfront, building on Gov. Andrew Cuomo's vision for a revitalized Buffalo waterfront.
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Wed, May 8th 2013 01:25 pm
New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Thomas H. Mattox has announced that, as of the end of April, 87 percent of taxpayers had e-filed their personal income tax returns. More than 7.9 million taxpayers e-filed their personal income tax returns by the deadline this year - a 200,000 increase over last year.
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Wed, May 8th 2013 01:25 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, has announced the winners of the 2013 annual Congressional Art Competition, "An Artistic Discovery."
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Wed, May 8th 2013 01:20 pm
The American Diabetes Association, Western New York Chapter, has named Vincent Harrer of Lockport its youth ambassador for the 2013 Tour de Cure.
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Wed, May 8th 2013 01:20 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, has voted against the Assembly's bill for taxpayer-funded campaigns financed by taxpayer money through the general fund.
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Wed, May 8th 2013 01:20 pm
Whether you love to sail, or like to keep your feet on solid ground, the 14th annual Jack Beatty Memorial Hospice Cruise and Clambake has something for everyone. The cruise and clambake is scheduled for July 12 at the historic Youngstown Yacht Club.
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Wed, May 8th 2013 07:00 am
Two long-time employees of Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence were honored Tuesday with St. Louise de Marillac Service Awards.
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