Thu, Oct 4th 2018 03:30 pm
St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral will hold a "blessing of the animals" service and outdoor event at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6.
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Thu, Oct 4th 2018 03:30 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 16, marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic Black Power salute by U.S. Olympians Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.
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Thu, Oct 4th 2018 03:30 pm
Music industry legends and "American Idol" judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, along with Emmy-winning producer and host Ryan Seacrest, were on hand when ABC's series kicked off judge auditions for the next singing sensation in Denver, Colorado, on Tuesday.
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Thu, Oct 4th 2018 03:30 pm
Students at Tuscarora Indian School were greeted by staff on the first day of school all decked out in matching Disney's The Incredibles T-shirt's.
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Thu, Oct 4th 2018 03:15 pm
Over the past week, the Niagara-Wheatfield golf team complete a perfect 15-0 regular season, which extends its winning streak to 83 matches.
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Thu, Oct 4th 2018 03:05 pm
It's been a good two years for the Niagara-Wheatfield girls tennis team. In 2017, the team won its first Niagara Frontier League title since 2012. In 2018, the girls are back on top of the league - clinching their fourth NFL title in program history. It's also the first time in program history that the team has won the title in back-to-back years.
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Thu, Oct 4th 2018 03:00 pm
At Tuesday night's North Tonawanda Common Council meeting, the governing body took steps to address traffic safety concerns along Division Street parallel to the Twin City Memorial Highway.
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Thu, Oct 4th 2018 01:30 pm
Finding a good and reliable barber could sometimes be difficult for the average person. Some people may be searching for a certain style of cut or shave, some may search for a unique environment and some may search for who fits their schedule best. Get to know Andy Ranaletti: a barber since 2011, who has had experience with almost every hairstyle you can think of.
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Wed, Oct 3rd 2018 05:05 pm
As one-half of the Christian duo Watermark, singer Christy Nockels is used to big stages, bright lights and grand productions. There will be none of that razzle-dazzle when she comes to Western New York on Oct. 11, and that suits Nockels just fine.
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Wed, Oct 3rd 2018 12:45 pm
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS) announced the launch of a new addiction awareness campaign designed to provide educators, coaches and families with information and resources designed to curb addiction amongst the youth population in New York. The campaign features a public service announcement starring former professional football player Erik Coleman.
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Wed, Oct 3rd 2018 12:45 pm
Empower, a Niagara County-based not-for-profit service provider, is offering document shredding services at its Empties for Empower location, 4701 Military Road (near Route 31 intersection). The service is provided by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who are paid for their work.
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Wed, Oct 3rd 2018 12:45 pm
Niagara University women's lacrosse assistant coach Alice Mercer, a member of the U.S. Women's National Team since 2015, is rejoining the national team to take part in the 2018 Team USA Fall Classic. The event will be held at U.S. Lacrosse headquarters on Saturday, Oct. 6.
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Wed, Oct 3rd 2018 12:40 pm
Coldwell Banker Integrity Real Estate of Lewiston presented a donation of $875 to Community Missions through its Coldwell Banker Integrity Cares program. Don Luce, director of public relations and development at Community Missions (center), received the check from (left to right) Nina Nanula, Rachel Woock, Alisa Talarico and Sam Talarico.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2018 08:40 pm
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Family & Children's Service of Niagara coordinated the fifth annual Domestic Violence Ribbon Walk on Tuesday. Staff, local elected leaders and community members gathered on Third Street to take a collective stand against domestic violence. As they walked, they tied purple ribbons on the trees between Main and Niagara streets.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2018 06:15 pm
The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council (WNYREDC) announced it recently submitted its 2018 progress report - titled "2011-2018 7 Years of Transforming Our Region" - to New York state to meet the Oct. 1 deadline.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2018 06:15 pm
In light of the recent announcement New York state will advance casino revenues to the City of Niagara Falls, Niagara County leaders of the of have asked that the county's casino revenues also be advanced.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2018 06:10 pm
Pegula Sports & Entertainment President and CEO Kim Pegula on Tuesday announced the hiring of Christopher Schoepflin as PSE's vice president of external affairs and strategic development. Schoepflin will oversee development opportunities across all PSE portfolio companies and manage the organization's government relations at the federal, state and local levels.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2018 06:10 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday announced the team claimed forward Remi Elie off waivers from the Dallas Stars.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2018 06:10 pm
The New York Power Authority board of trustees approved power contract extensions that combine to support more than 88,000 jobs throughout the state. The contract extensions also further align the Power Authority's economic development programs with Gov. Andrew Cuomo's state energy plan, which calls for 50 percent of New York's electricity is to be generated by renewable energy sources by 2030.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2018 05:50 pm
Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns is inviting Erie County veterans to his next "Thank-A-Vet" discount program. The outreach will be held from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, at Matt Urban Post 7275, 3741 Walden Ave., Lancaster.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2018 05:50 pm
On Friday, New York State Sen. Rob Ortt hosted 26 veterans on a flight down to Washington, D.C., to visit the various memorials and pay respects to the men and women who have perished in service to this nation.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2018 05:45 pm
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University's annual fall fundraiser will return to the campus museum this year. "CAMfest" will take place from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2018 05:30 pm
A promising therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) developed by University at Buffalo researchers is moving closer to use in humans.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2018 05:30 pm
dick clark productions and ABC announced global superstar Taylor Swift is opening the 2018 American Music Awards with a performance of "I Did Something Bad," marking Swift's first awards show performance in nearly three years.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2018 05:30 pm
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness is touring in support of "Upside Down Flowers" and will perform Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at The Rapids Theatre, 1711 Main St. Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2018 05:25 pm
A scholarship award from the Historical Association of Lewiston to a Tuscarora student will highlight the commemoration of Indigenous Peoples' Day. The award will be presented to Niagara County Community College student Christian Burnham at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8, at the Tuscarora Heroes Monument at the corner of Center Street and Portage Road in Lewiston.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2018 05:25 pm
The Niagara History Center will hold a free event for current and prospective junior docents on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon at 215 Niagara St., Lockport.
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Mon, Oct 1st 2018 08:35 pm
Congressman Chris Collins, R-NY-27, praised President Donald Trump and his administration for reaching a new trade agreement with Mexico and Canada to be called the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
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Mon, Oct 1st 2018 08:35 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Monday announced the team acquired defenseman Jack Dougherty from the Nashville Predators in exchange for forward Nicholas Baptiste.
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Mon, Oct 1st 2018 02:30 pm
The Erie County Bureau of Weights and Measures ("BWM") recently aided local and federal law enforcement agencies in the detection and arrest of an individual who had installed "skimming" devices to steal credit card information from unsuspecting customers at Erie County gas stations.
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Mon, Oct 1st 2018 01:25 pm
This November, Food Network is celebrating Thanksgiving all-month long with more than 25 hours hours of holiday programming including a slate of brand-new series, specials, themed episodes and classic shows dedicated to food's biggest day.
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Mon, Oct 1st 2018 01:25 pm
The African Heritage Food Co-Op is celebrating its first "Community Day" this Saturday, Oct. 6. The event will take place at 2616 Highland Ave, Niagara Falls, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
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Mon, Oct 1st 2018 01:20 pm
Once again in October we commemorate National Domestic Violence Awareness Month [NDVAM], a time for law enforcement agencies, victim assistance organizations and community leaders to work jointly in generating greater public awareness about domestic violence, prevention strategies and effective responses for victims. It serves as a reminder that communities must speak out in a unified voice to combat domestic violence and to challenge all people in America to support programs that can end this nationwide epidemic.
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Mon, Oct 1st 2018 01:20 pm
Everyone can use some extra tips on driving skills in the winter - especially teens! AAA teen driver education reduces teen driving accidents and saves lives. AAA's exclusive driver training program provides 30 hours of classroom instruction and 10 45-minute behind-the-wheel lessons one-on-one with a certified driving instructor. Plus, many area high schools have chosen to partner with AAA to offer high-quality driver education.
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Mon, Oct 1st 2018 12:20 pm
The community is invited to participate in a free "Lunch and Learn" program this fall, titled "Untethering You Inner Self." The program will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 10-24, at St. John's Episcopal Church, Main and Chestnut streets in Youngstown.
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Mon, Oct 1st 2018 12:20 pm
At an Aug. 26 news conference, the Most Rev. Richard J. Malone announced the Diocese of Buffalo would establish a new office of professional responsibility. Its mission would be to review the diocesan code of conduct, strengthen it wherever necessary, and enforce it.
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Mon, Oct 1st 2018 12:20 pm
With football season here and the holidays fast approaching, local Girl Scouts have just the right treat. Girl Scouts across Western New York will increase their financial literacy and use digital platforms to engage customers to purchase candy and nut products along with magazines Oct. 1 through Nov. 10.
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Mon, Oct 1st 2018 12:15 pm
"See It Through Buffalo," the documentary short that has played to hundreds of thousands of visitors in Venice, Italy, since May, will premiere in Western New York this week as part of the Buffalo International Film Festival.
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Mon, Oct 1st 2018 12:15 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced lottery drawings for waterfowl hunting season at Beaver Island, West River Shoreline Trail and Strawberry and Motor islands have been scheduled.
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Mon, Oct 1st 2018 12:15 pm
Newly anointed EGOT winner and critically acclaimed, multi-Platinum singer-songwriter John Legend has announced his first Christmas album, "A Legendary Christmas." The album is executive produced by Raphael Saadiq and will be released by Columbia Records on Oct. 26.
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