Wed, May 16th 2018 11:50 pm
CBS on Wednesday unveiled its 2018-19 primetime lineup featuring three new comedies, five new dramas and the return of the critically acclaimed "Murphy Brown." The new series will join 24 returning hits to build on the success of "America's Most Watched Network."
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Wed, May 16th 2018 09:45 pm
Law enforcement personnel who died in the line of duty were honored Wednesday at the 21st annual Niagara Interfaith Chaplaincy Police Memorial Service. The event took place at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 400 Ridge St., Lewiston.
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Wed, May 16th 2018 09:10 pm
New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs announced he has secured $5.5 million for the Town of Tonawanda for a project to construct a new water system to supply several major employers along River Road.
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Wed, May 16th 2018 09:10 pm
DiMino's Lewiston Tops is once again sponsoring the open gardens during the 13th annual Lewiston GardenFest. The event scheduled for June 16-17, is free to attend.
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Wed, May 16th 2018 09:05 pm
By the numbers, district voters approved the Lewiston-Porter Central School District's $46.7 million 2018-19 budget by an unofficial count of 693 to 291 on Tuesday.
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Wed, May 16th 2018 09:05 pm
Coming off a successful "City of Light" holiday-lighting event this past December, all-volunteer organization B Team Buffalo returns to the Black Rock/Riverside neighborhood to continue its charity work. A second signature event for B Team Buffalo, "Send Hunger Packing," will provide hundreds of packages of trail mix and personal care items for Hearts for the Homeless, a local mobile soup kitchen.
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Wed, May 16th 2018 09:05 pm
For the second consecutive year, Pegula Sports and Entertainment has proudly teamed with Unyts in calling upon the Western New York business community to take action in expanding the collection of lifesaving donations in the second annual One Buffalo Challenge for Life.
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Wed, May 16th 2018 09:00 pm
A 1998 Niagara-Wheatfield High School graduate and Niagara Falls native is serving as part of the pre-commissioning unit for the future Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116). Chief Petty Officer David Vendetti is a fire controlman assigned to DDG 116 in Bath, Maine. As a fire controlman Vendetti is responsible for training and the professional development of junior sailors.
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Wed, May 16th 2018 09:00 pm
On Tuesday, Endless PAWSibilities celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce board of directors, elected leaders from Lewiston, and friends and family. Endless PAWSibilities is a dog grooming business owned by Tyler Smith.
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Wed, May 16th 2018 09:00 pm
The new home of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo has won an Excelsior Award for public architecture in the category of New Construction from the American Institute of Architects New York State.
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Wed, May 16th 2018 09:00 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital congratulated six of its registered nurses as graduates with Bachelor of Science degrees from the Niagara University School of Nursing on May 12. All graduated as part of an initiative between Catholic Health and Niagara University.
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Wed, May 16th 2018 09:00 pm
After three weeks of competitive dancing, the final three couples advance to the finals of "Dancing with the Stars: Athletes," live on Monday, May 21 (8-9 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand. It's been a very close race this season, and each and every couple has stepped up to the plate and given their all on the ballroom floor.
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Wed, May 16th 2018 09:00 pm
The Television Academy Foundation has launched its new website for "The Interviews: An Oral History of Television" (TelevisionAcademy.com/Interviews), featuring never-before-seen interviews with many of television's most beloved stars, show creators and behind-the-scenes innovators.
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Wed, May 16th 2018 09:00 pm
Food Network kicks off summer with #SummerSquad, a cross-platform event, on Wednesday, May 23 (4:15pm ET). A follow-up to February's #GameDayEats, which drove over 11 million video views and reached nearly 2 million fans on average per post, #SummerSquad will offer real-time entertainment and engagement featuring a menu of seasonal recipes, tips and inspiration from Food Network experts across the brand's platforms.
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Tue, May 15th 2018 06:35 pm
Niagara University graduated 1,157 new alumni during a trio of commencement exercises held May 10-12.
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Tue, May 15th 2018 06:20 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins attended the 37th annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service in Washington, D.C., where fallen Buffalo Police Department officer Craig Lehner was recognized for his sacrifice. Several members of the Buffalo Police Department were also on Capitol Hill for the event.
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Tue, May 15th 2018 06:20 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday announced the team signed defenseman Lawrence Pilut to a two-year, entry-level contract.
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Tue, May 15th 2018 06:20 pm
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. on Tuesday announced its president, Thomas P. Dee, will retire on June 29.
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Tue, May 15th 2018 06:20 pm
On Saturday, May 19, the Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club will host its 36th annual dinner auction at the Niagara Falls Conference & Event Center. This event serves as the major fundraiser for the club and will be attended by more than 350 professionals and supporters.
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Tue, May 15th 2018 06:20 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation cautioned visitors to natural areas against interacting with newborn fawns and other young wildlife as the peak birthing season starts. Those who see a fawn or other newborn wildlife should enjoy their encounter, but keep it brief, maintain some distance, and not attempt to touch the animal.
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Tue, May 15th 2018 06:15 pm
Tickets to see Modest Mouse at the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts in Buffalo on Monday, Oct. 1, go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. They are available at the UB Center for the Arts box office on the UB North (Amherst) Campus, online at ticketfly.com, or by phone at 877-987-6487.
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Tue, May 15th 2018 06:15 pm
The biggest names in television, film and music will come together to have fun and raise money for children in need during NBC's fourth annual "The Red Nose Day Special," airing Thursday, May 24 (10 p.m. ET/PT), on NBC. Hosted by comedian Chris Hardwick, the telecast will be broadcast live from Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.
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Tue, May 15th 2018 06:15 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance on Tuesday reminded property owners - homeowners and businesses - that the deadline to challenge their property assessment is the fourth Tuesday in May in most communities.
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Tue, May 15th 2018 06:15 pm
"Live with Kelly and Ryan" is on the lookout for parents who they think they have the most adorable baby - and have the photos to prove it. With "Live's Oh Baby Photo Contest," one lucky viewer has the chance to win a family trip for four to the gorgeous South Pacific island of Fiji, simply by sending "Live" a picture of their pride and joy.
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Tue, May 15th 2018 06:15 pm
The Great Lakes Research Consortium of 18 colleges and universities in New York has awarded $111,331.00 in grant funding for five projects that will address critical issues associated with pharmaceuticals, pollution and septic leaching; harmful algal bloom, and climate-related coastal resiliency. Research sites are located along Lake Erie, the Niagara River, Sodus Bay and the Wayne County shoreline, Owasco Lake and Skaneateles Lake.
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Tue, May 15th 2018 04:00 pm
Twenty officials from the Republic of Korea's Ministry of Health & Welfare spent a portion of Tuesday morning at Community Missions' Buffalo Avenue offices. The group sought to look at different approaches to homeless services, as it is reviewing its current programs and management, and looking for new strategies to implement.
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Tue, May 15th 2018 12:45 pm
Coming on the heels of a tremendously successful 2017-18 season that boasts the No. 1 show on television ("Roseanne"), the No. 1 new drama ("The Good Doctor") and the No. 1 reality show launch ("American Idol"), ABC is set to announce a stellar slate of programming for the 2018-19 season. Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, will unveil the network's new lineup to the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall in New York City.
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Tue, May 15th 2018 10:00 am
Construction is underway to build a new Seneca Babcock Community Center in the heart of South Buffalo, a 12,600-square-foot facility that will serve underprivileged families. Site work begins at the new community center, located at 82 Harrison St., Buffalo, on Tuesday morning.
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Mon, May 14th 2018 04:45 pm
The Run4Leah/CureNF Team will participate in its 11th annual Cure NF fundraiser at the Buffalo Marathon on Sunday, May 27. The Manth family of North Tonawanda will be joined by hundreds of volunteers, runners and supporters to run or walk to find a cure for neurofibromatosis (NF) in the full marathon (26.2 miles) or half marathon (13.1 miles). There is also a 5K on Saturday, May 26.
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Mon, May 14th 2018 02:10 pm
The Niagara County Central Rotary recently presented a $1,500 donation to Jeff Paterson, CEO of Empower, the not-for-profit organization formerly known as Niagara Cerebral Palsy.
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Mon, May 14th 2018 11:30 am
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. board of directors met Monday and announced world-famous artist Robert Indiana's work "NUMBERS ONE through ZERO" will be installed on temporary exhibition on Buffalo's Outer Harbor. The 10 eight-foot-high COR-TEN steel sculptures, weighing close to 2,000 pounds apiece, will be placed at Wilkeson Pointe in early June and on loan until October 2019. The board approved a contract with the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, which will facilitate the loan and exhibition of this monumental work of public art.
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Mon, May 14th 2018 11:20 am
Congressman Brian Higgins announced more than $30.3 million in federal funding, allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, for projects and programs in Western New York.
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Mon, May 14th 2018 11:20 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos on Monday encouraged New Yorkers to participate in "Green Your Commute Day" on Friday, May 18. DEC is encouraging all commuters to utilize a more sustainable form of transportation to get to work on this day.
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Mon, May 14th 2018 11:20 am
Tipping Point Communications, a certified woman-owned marketing communications agency, has named Melissa Yacuzzo as the firm's first director of its new Buffalo office, which will officially open later this month.
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Mon, May 14th 2018 11:20 am
The New York Power Authority, in collaboration with WNY STEM, will hold a free STEAM Ahead Career Fair on May 19 at NYPA's Niagara Power Vista at the Niagara Power Project, 5777 Lewiston Road, Lewiston.
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Mon, May 14th 2018 10:55 am
AAA Western and Central New York is teaming up with Erie Community College's occupational therapy assistant program along with other occupational therapy clinicians to ensure senior drivers' cars "fit" them. The event, being held at ECC on Monday, May 21, is designed to improve older drivers' safety by ensuring their cars are properly adjusted specifically to them.
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Mon, May 14th 2018 10:55 am
Monday's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.87, which is up 6 cents from one week ago. One year ago, the price was $2.34. The New York state average is $3, which is up 5 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the state average was $2.50.
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Mon, May 14th 2018 10:50 am
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and Americans will kick off the season by traveling in near-record numbers. According to AAA, more than 41.5 million Americans will travel this Memorial Day weekend, nearly 5 percent more than last year and the most in more than a dozen years.
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Mon, May 14th 2018 10:45 am
Dana Walden and Gary Newman, chairmen and CEOs, Fox Television Group, on Monday unveiled the FOX primetime slate for the 2018-19 television season to the national advertising community during the annual programming presentation at the Beacon Theatre.
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Mon, May 14th 2018 10:45 am
Following a triumphant 2017-18 season with an outstanding 38 percent 18-49 lead and a win in entertainment programming (even when Olympics and Super Bowl are factored out), NBC unveiled a new year-round lineup that adds fresh voices, top talent and superb storytellers to an already thriving roster. The new schedule, which will add five first-year dramas and two new comedies (and one transplant) over the course of the 2018-19 season, features a robust fall lineup that paves the way for a blockbuster midseason roster anchored by powerhouse alternative franchises.
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