Fri, Jun 15th 2018 07:00 am
Congress members Kenny Marchant (TX-24) and Brian Higgins (NY-26), members of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, led a bipartisan letter to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer requesting the U.S. re-engage in discussions with Canada to reach a negotiated agreement on softwood lumber.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 05:00 pm
Every year Dr. Clark Godshall, Orleans/Niagara BOCES District superintendent, awards four $500 scholarships to graduating seniors from the Career and Technical Education Centers.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 05:00 pm
The generous culinary arts students at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center recently donated $500 to the Niagara PAL (Police Athletic League) Association.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:45 pm
Mariah Rice, a seventh-grader at Edward Town Middle School, has grown up being a helping hand to those in need. Along with her family, Rice has helped plant vegetables for a community garden and has participated in multiple holiday food drives and school supply drives. It doesn't end there. She also helped with an oil change event to provide free oil changes to those in need.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:45 pm
Recently, 16 students who graduated from the Orleans/Niagara BOCES practical nursing program were honored. Successful completion of the program entitles the graduates to apply to take the New York State Licensing Exam.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:45 pm
Niagara-Wheatfield's Errick Road Elementary School began the 2017-18 school year by implementing a new school-wide framework for developing positive behavior called PBIS. PBIS stands for positive behavior interventions and support. PBIS is a statewide-recognized system geared toward teaching students proper behavior, and then rewards students and classes that demonstrate those desired behaviors.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:45 pm
Last Friday, North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur G. Pappas joined Sen. Robert Ortt, city officials and the North Tonawanda Fire Department as they revealed the station's new light rescue vehicle.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:45 pm
The Niagara County Central Rotary annually awards scholarships to students at Niagara-Wheatfield, Starpoint, and Wilson high schools.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:30 pm
Where there is a need, there is a Lion. Lions from local Lions Clubs lead a team to Nicaragua to help the poor as part of the Hopeful Ways Eye Care Brigade.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:30 pm
Treasures await you in the Town of Niagara. This Saturday, from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. the Town of Niagara is encouraging residents to participate in the Town of Niagara "Trash to Treasure" event.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:30 pm
Out in the hamlet of Sanborn, there is a small shop that sells antique products. So small, in fact, you might miss it if you're not looking closely.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:30 pm
On Tuesday night, the Town of Niagara Planning Board held an informational workshop to hear waiver and variance requests from Sean Hopkins, who represents Bri Estates developer George Churakos.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:30 pm
The 2018 summer edition of Music Mania Mondays kicked off this week, as Seventh Sign and Fleetwood Mania rocked out at Veterans Memorial Community Park. The two bands drew a great crowd and provided entertaining music for all to enjoy.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 03:55 pm
Jennifer Goines once took the "viral Armageddon" with her to a speed-dating session.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 03:00 pm
This past weekend, fighter jets filled the sky as the 2018 Thunder of Niagara Air Show flew through the skies of Niagara County.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 11:15 am
Earlier this week, the Buffalo Beauts announced the team agreed to terms with forward Dani Cameranesi on a one-year contract.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 11:05 am
A night of video games and friendly times is hard to beat. On Saturday, the Buffalo Game Space hosted its third annual Buffalo Game Expo (BGX) in Suite 454 at the Tri-Main Center in Buffalo.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 11:05 am
An online search for overnight accommodations in Western New York this summer may result in a somewhat surprising result: Niagara University.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 10:50 am
The New York Power Authority will hold a family safety fair and touch-a-truck event on Saturday, June 16, at the Niagara Power Vista in Lewiston.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 10:40 am
Congress members Brian Higgins, Elise Stefanik, John Faso, John Katko and Sean Patrick Maloney led a letter to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and International Trade Commission Chairman Rhonda Schmidtlein urging reconsideration of the tariffs on Canadian uncoated groundwood paper (UGW), used as newsprint, which will have a severe impact on local newspapers.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 10:40 am
To accommodate patrons attending this weekend's 13th annual Lewiston GardenFest, Center Street will be closed to traffic from Fourth to Seventh streets at 5 am Saturday. The street will reopen at 7 p.m. Sunday.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 10:40 am
Dr. Mark Frascatore has been named dean of Niagara University's College of Business Administration, effective June 4.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 10:40 am
On Wednesday, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello joined Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb and members of the Assembly minority conference at a press conference in Albany calling for passage of numerous bipartisan bills to establish greater oversight in economic development programs.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 10:35 am
Mount St. Mary's Hospital has relocated its cardiology services office from the first floor of the main hospital in Lewiston, to new, larger offices in an adjacent medical arts building.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 10:35 am
The Niagara River Greenway Commission will meet Tuesday, June 19, to determine the consistency of the 60th round of projects. The meeting will take place at 3 p.m. at Duende Restaurant, 85 Silo City Row, Buffalo. The general meeting will be preceded at 2 p.m. by the business meeting.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 10:35 am
The 179th Erie County Fair will see the inauguration of a daily patriotic tradition that will honor veterans and active military members. Beginning Aug. 8 at 6:30 p.m. and continuing each evening during the 12-day run of the fair, a flag retreat ceremony will be held at Slade Park. Each ceremony will be presented by Made In America stores.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 10:35 am
Grill masters from four popular barbecue regions across the country are entering the "Chopped" kitchen for a fiery new season of "Chopped Grill Masters," premiering Tuesday, July 31 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on Food Network. Over five episodes, four top-notch grill masters from Kansas City (Missouri), North Carolina, Memphis and Texas compete for a cash prize and hometown bragging rights.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 10:35 am
The Buffalo Beauts announced the team agreed to terms with goaltender Nicole Hensley.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 10:30 am
Singer-Songwriter Ellie Holcomb has recently signed a publishing deal with the highly acclaimed Capitol Christian Music Publishing (Capitol CMP). Holcomb released her independent solo debut, "As Sure As The Sun," in 2014 to much praise.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2018 01:20 pm
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA announced that Old Navy will open its doors to shoppers this weekend. The grand opening will be held on Saturday, June 16.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2018 12:25 pm
The debut of "Marvel's Cloak & Dagger" (June 7, 8-9:03 p.m. EDT) ranked as Freeform's biggest series launch in over two years in total viewers (1.64 million). In fact, the series' opener stood as Freeform's most-watched drama telecast on any night since the series finale of "Pretty Little Liars" in June 2017.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2018 12:25 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital's commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2018 12:05 pm
Project Connect Niagara, an event designed to connect those in need with critical services in a "one-stop" venue, will take place from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, at Heart, Love & Soul Food Pantry and Dining Room in Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2018 12:05 pm
Niagara County Peach Queen applications for the 2018 program are now available online at www.LewistonPeachFestival.org. The annual program for young women (ages 17-21) who reside in Niagara County will start in July. It is centered on community service.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2018 12:05 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will host a miniature golf tournament at Academy Park in the Village of Lewiston on Thursday, July 19. The tournament will feature 18 holes of miniature golf in a scramble format.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2018 11:45 am
Legendary Aerosmith frontman, "American Idol" judge, father of "Lord of the Rings" actress Liv, and current country music superstar Steven Tyler presented a clinic in rock star-ery at Artpark.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 04:50 pm
The New York State Department of Health and the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) has approved the certificate of need (CON) request submitted by Mount St. Mary's Hospital for the expansion of its Clearview Treatment Services Program. Clearview is a confidential, inpatient rehabilitation program dedicated to the comprehensive care of people whose lives have been affected by drugs and/or alcohol.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 04:50 pm
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 04:50 pm
NBC's annual "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular" celebrates Independence Day with some of the biggest names in music. Kelly Clarkson, Ricky Martin, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban and others will take the stage before the firework display the show is known for.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 04:50 pm
This summer, longtime friends and passionate food lovers Mark Anderson and Ryan Fey embark on the ultimate "Comfort Food Tour" to discover the most mouthwatering and soul-satisfying dishes across the country. Eating their way from destination to destination, they will try it all from juicy burgers that drip down your arm, to homemade cheesy lasagna that makes you feel at home, to sweet-and-savory soul food that will make you want to lick your plate.
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