Wed, Feb 14th 2018 02:15 pm
The law firm of Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria has announced Diane M. Perri Roberts has been named a senior partner with the firm.
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Wed, Feb 14th 2018 02:15 pm
The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning, in conjunction with the Erie County Arts and Cultural Advisory Board, will kick off the 2019 arts and cultural funding program with an application release on Friday, Feb. 23. Applications are being released earlier in the year and will be due earlier than in the past.
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Wed, Feb 14th 2018 10:05 am
Bonafide country a cappella entertainers Home Free are ready to take the "Timeless Tour" to the Historic Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center in North Tonawanda on March 21. The Columbia Records quintet is comprised of Austin Brown (high tenor), Adam Chance (baritone), Tim Foust (bass), Rob Lundquist (tenor) and Adam Rupp (vocal percussion/beatboxer).
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Wed, Feb 14th 2018 09:50 am
Half of U.S. television homes and more than one-third of the country's population have watched the PyeongChang Olympics on the television networks of NBCUniversal, according to fast cume data provided by Nielsen. Through Sunday, 109.6 million viewers (in 59 million homes) have watched the Winter Games on NBCUniversal networks NBC, NBCSN, CNBC and USA (does not include digital).
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Tue, Feb 13th 2018 04:15 pm
In honor of Fat Tuesday - and as New Orleans celebrates its 300th anniversary in 2018 - it was announced Feb. 13 that the "Voodoo Threauxdown" headlined by Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, and featuring Galactic, Preservation Hall Jazz Band and New Breed Brass Band, will make its way to Lewiston. The performers will bring their touring street party to Artpark's "Tuesdays in the Park" on Aug. 14.
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Tue, Feb 13th 2018 12:55 am
Niagara-Wheatfield coach Erik O'Bryan will admit, his team has been close in almost every game, but a big run by the opposing team seems to always haunt the Falcons at the end.
That's exactly what happened Monday night, as the Falcons dropped a non-league contest versus Maryvale, 65-49.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2018 04:00 pm
NBC has claimed the primetime 2017-18 season-to-date lead among total viewers, with an average of 9.569 million persons for the season through 20 weeks in "most current" results from Nielsen Media Research that include fast-official results for Feb. 9-11.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2018 04:00 pm
Even as Niagara County lawmakers begin the process of declaring opioids a "public nuisance" on Monday night, they also will be rolling out an aggressive push to train the public in use of Narcan, the powerful anti-overdose drug that is credited with saving the lives of victims of opiate overdoses.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2018 03:55 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital will hold its annual reverse draw fundraiser on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at The Como Restaurant, 2220 Pine Avenue Niagara Falls. The event is the continuation of an event that, for many years, was conducted by the Temple Beth Israel. In recent years, the leadership of the temple bestowed the fundraiser to Mount St. Mary's.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2018 03:10 pm
Of A Revolution brings its "The Just Like Paradise Tour" to Lewiston for a show on Wednesday, Aug 22. Special guest Matt Nathanson will open. Tickets for the "Coors Light Concert" show at Artpark go on sale at noon Friday, Feb. 16.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2018 12:25 pm
Health information exchange (HIE) continues to have an impact on the quality of patient care across the nation, in New York through the Statewide Health Information Network for New York (SHIN-NY), and in Western New York as demonstrated in HEALTHeLINK'S recently released 2017 report to the community.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2018 12:10 pm
Television, film and Broadway star Vanessa Williams and her band will join the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in a special concert event at the Artpark Mainstage Theater at 8 pm. Thursday, July 19. Under the baton of Stefan Sanders, Williams will perform songs that span her impressive career, including "Dreamin," "Save the Best for Last" and "Love Is."
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Mon, Feb 12th 2018 10:50 am
Niagara County lawmakers are set to declare opioids a "public nuisance" in their county if legislation advances through a series of committee meetings planned for Monday night. That legislation is critical for the county to seek damages under a multigovernment lawsuit against opiate manufacturers.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2018 10:05 am
Artpark & Company on Monday announced classic rockers Steve Miller Band and Peter Frampton will team up for a special double-bill on July 3 as part of the M&T Bank presents "Tuesdays in the Park" summer concert series.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2018 08:00 am
On Monday, Artpark & Company officially named M&T Bank as presenting sponsor of the award-winning "Tuesdays in the Park" for the 2018 season. The 12-week series runs from June 12 through Aug. 28.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2018 07:00 am
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance reminds taxpayers of the free tax filing options available to many New Yorkers.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2018 07:00 am
Presentations by a popular Niagara Falls pastor and a member of the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center stroke care team will highlight the hospital's 11th annual Black History Celebration. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, in the Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2018 07:00 am
Niagara University's Family Literacy Center is offering an "Enrichment Book Club" for local student in grades 3-8. The free program takes place at NU from 4:30-5:30 p.m. March 19, April 9, 16, 23 and 30. It offers fun, engaging and motivating reading experiences that pair literature with age-appropriate discussions and activities.
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Sun, Feb 11th 2018 04:10 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Sunday announced forward Jack Eichel has been diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain and will be out indefinitely.
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Sun, Feb 11th 2018 12:00 pm
NBC's coverage of the opening ceremony for the PyeongChang Olympics posted a total audience delivery average of 28.3 million viewers to rank as the most-watched Friday night program on any network since the 2014 Sochi Olympics, according to live plus same day fast national data released Saturday by Nielsen, and digital data from Adobe Analytics. (Nielsen "out of home" viewership will be available early this week.)
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Sun, Feb 11th 2018 12:00 pm
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates the vast array of music that "makes up our world" in the upcoming season. The 2018-19 season is filled with major works, superstars, drama, multimedia and masterpieces old and new that will resonate throughout Kleinhans Music Hall.
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Sat, Feb 10th 2018 10:25 am
NBC Olympics has posted the world feed of the opening ceremony of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games, unedited, without announcers and in its entirety, on NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app.
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Sat, Feb 10th 2018 07:00 am
Construction crews earnestly began clearing the ground between Fairchild Place and Onondaga Street this week. The site is being prepped for the building of a three-story apartment complex to the south, and a six-unit townhome development to the north.
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Sat, Feb 10th 2018 07:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Canterbury Place as the 2018 Lewiston Business of the Year. The Lewiston Advisory Committee, comprised of Lewiston businesses and organizations, assists the chamber in selecting a business honoree, voted upon from member nominations.
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Sat, Feb 10th 2018 07:00 am
The Care-n-Share Pantry in Ransomville was the recipient of two generous donations from the community this week.
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Sat, Feb 10th 2018 07:00 am
Awards will be presented to those contributing to the success of the local area when the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce holds its annual awards gala on Thursday, April 19, at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston.
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Sat, Feb 10th 2018 07:00 am
As if the Island Ship Center didn't offer enough services, company owners Seema and Fahim Mojawalla report that they've completed certification to repair damaged iPhone and iPad screens.
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Sat, Feb 10th 2018 07:00 am
Findings from research into the town's new master plan will be aired at a public meeting Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Grand Island High School.
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Sat, Feb 10th 2018 07:00 am
Town Supervisor Nathan McMurray advised the public near the conclusion of Monday's Grand Island Town Board meeting that a national truck stop chain has made a submission to the Planning Board for what he called "a massive truck stop/gas station" on Whitehaven Road.
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Sat, Feb 10th 2018 07:00 am
At the turn of the 20th century, motorboat clubs were a new thing. In Western New York, a motorboat club was established on what is now called Unity Island in 1903. When New York state appropriated the land to build the Black Rock lock, the club had to be moved.
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Sat, Feb 10th 2018 07:00 am
Examinations for individuals seeking a license to practice the sport of falconry, become a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator, or use leashed tracking dogs to find wounded or injured big game animals are scheduled for Friday, April 13, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced.
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Fri, Feb 9th 2018 09:20 pm
"Spring Baking Championship" returns to Food Network's supercharged Monday night lineup in March with an all-new season launching on Monday, March 12 (9 p.m. ET/PT). Ali Khan hosts the new season that will test the skills of 10 talented bakers to see who will measure up and impress judges Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman and Lorraine Pascale.
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Fri, Feb 9th 2018 09:10 pm
The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center announced its 2018 Artists of Color Exhibition opens Saturday, Feb. 10, at 5 p.m., and continues to March 18 at the NACC, 1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Feb 9th 2018 09:10 pm
The Buffalo Launch Club is extending an invitation to the public to enjoy a champagne brunch at the oldest motorboat launch club in the U.S.
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Fri, Feb 9th 2018 09:05 pm
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation announced a $1 million grant to the Niagara Community Center Inc. for the primary purpose of supporting the final construction phase of the center. The remaining funds will be used to strengthen the young organization. In recognition of the grant from the foundation, which was established through the generosity and visionary leadership of the late Ralph C. Wilson, Jr., the center will be renamed the "Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Niagara Community Center," effective immediately.
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Fri, Feb 9th 2018 08:55 pm
A wonderful man crossed the finish line of life on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. We are sure he chose this date because Ivy needed a dance partner on her birthday!
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Fri, Feb 9th 2018 08:55 pm
Betty Magnuson (née Jenkins) entered into rest Dec. 22, 2017. Resident of Grand Island.
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Fri, Feb 9th 2018 08:45 pm
Niagara Pioneer Soccer player registration for its 2018 house league spring season is now underway, and is open to boys ages 3-14 and girls ages 3-17. Walk-up registration will take place from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, Feb. 10, March 17 and April 7, at the Youngstown Red Brick Village Center, 240 Lockport St.
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Fri, Feb 9th 2018 08:45 pm
At Tuesday's North Tonawanda Common Council meeting, Mayor Arthur Pappas gave his 2018 State of the City address, which reviewed the accomplishments of the city in 2017, as well as future goals for 2018.
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Fri, Feb 9th 2018 08:45 pm
The Town of Wheatfield Town Board met for the second time in 2018 Monday night. The meeting was didn't last very long, but several items were approved, all with relevance to town residents.
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