Mon, Jan 8th 2018 01:15 pm
Empower, the not-for-profit organization formerly known as Niagara Cerebral Palsy, will host job fairs for direct care positions at several Niagara County locations in the month of January. Dates, times and locations are as follows:
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Mon, Jan 8th 2018 12:15 pm
Artpark & Company on Monday announced the Tedeschi Trucks Band's fourth installment of their annual multiband "Wheels of Soul" summer tour will headline the "Tuesdays in the Park" concert series at 6 p.m. July 17. Tickets go on sale at noon Friday, Jan. 12.
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Sat, Jan 6th 2018 11:00 am
Pegula Sports and Entertainment today welcomes Own NY Real Estate as the official real estate partner of the Buffalo Bandits. Own NY begins its presence at Bandits home games with tonight's 7:30 faceoff against the Calgary Roughnecks at KeyBank Center.
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Sat, Jan 6th 2018 11:00 am
"I just need U." from TobyMac hit all digital music services Friday, marking the first new music from the seven-time Grammy winner since 2015.
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Sat, Jan 6th 2018 08:00 am
An agreement to purchase the Frontier House appears to have fallen through, and the Village of Lewiston's most famous property is, once again, up for sale.
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Sat, Jan 6th 2018 07:00 am
With a new supervisor (John "Duffy" Johnston) and two new council members (Irene Myers and Tim Adamson) sworn-in, the Town of Porter held its reorganizational meeting for 2018. Tuesday's session saw a number of authorizations, appointments and approvals, including the following:
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Sat, Jan 6th 2018 07:00 am
The Grand Island Central School District has introduced a new, responsive website design that launched Dec. 29. With the update, the website layout adjusts itself depending on the device being used. On smaller screens such as tablets or phones, a menu button appears above the logo that is used for navigation.
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Sat, Jan 6th 2018 07:00 am
Huth Road Elementary School has a new interim principal.
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Sat, Jan 6th 2018 07:00 am
On a cold New Year's Day, four newly elected town officials, their families, friends and other interested Island residents were at the Buffalo Launch Club, waiting for the inauguration of four newly elected town officials to begin. Only one person was missing when the clock struck noon: New York State Supreme Court Justice Russell Buscaglia.
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Sat, Jan 6th 2018 07:00 am
The atmosphere in Grand Island Town Hall was tense as the Grand Island Town Board approved, by a split 3-2 vote along party lines, a promotion for the town's deputy town clerks, after a contentious debate.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 05:30 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has issued a consumer alert, warning both consumers and businesses about price-gouging ahead of this week's winter storm that is impacting parts of New York state.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 05:30 pm
2018 is underway and "The Chew's" Emmy Award-winning co-hosts Michael Symon, Clinton Kelly and Carla Hall are helping viewers keep their New Year's resolutions with recipes, expert tips and a large serving of fun.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 05:30 pm
New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs, R-60, called on the New York State Department of Labor to rescind its proposed employee scheduling rule citing the "devastating impact" it would have on businesses throughout New York. Jacobs issued his call after the conclusion of a State Senate hearing he co-chaired to help determine the effects of the proposed rule on businesses and employment, as well as economic development efforts across the state.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 05:30 pm
The is accepting letters of intent for its 2018 competitive grant process. Organizations submitting a letter must address at least one of the Community Foundation's four community goals:
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 05:30 pm
BEC WORSHIP, a new imprint of BEC Recordings, announces the new signing of River Valley Worship. Kicking off 2018 with a declaration song, River Valley Worship recently released their label debut single, "World Needs Jesus," available now at Spotify and Apple music (http://smarturl.it/WorldNeedsJesus).
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 05:30 pm
The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) and the Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) announced actor, author and activist Olivia Munn will host the 23rd annual Critics' Choice Awards. The winners will be revealed live at the star-studded Critics' Choice Awards gala on Thursday, Jan. 11, broadcast from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on The CW Network at 8 p.m. ET.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 05:00 pm
Empire State Development announced Northland Workforce Training Center will hold its first applicant information session for people interested in pursuing careers in advanced manufacturing and energy. Students, job seekers, women, men and veterans should plan to attend the Jan. 6 session from noon until 1 p.m. at the Delavan-Grider Community Center.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 04:35 pm
The following locations serve as Niagara Falls warming centers:
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 03:45 pm
This accomplished group of individuals will join previously announced presenters Halle Berry, Carol Burnett, Kelly Clarkson, Darren Criss, Penélope Cruz, Gal Gadot, Greta Gerwig, Hugh Grant, Neil Patrick Harris, Chris Hemsworth, Christina Hendricks, Isabelle Huppert, Shirley Maclaine, Ricky Martin, Sarah Jessica Parker, Amy Poehler, Edgar Ramírez, Seth Rogen, J.K. Simmons, Sharon Stone, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Alicia Vikander, Kerry Washington, and Emma Watson.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 03:25 pm
Kay E. Tyson, wife of the late Rev. Harold E. Tyson Jr., passed away Jan. 3, 2018. She is survived by a son, David (Karen); daughters Janice and Julie; grandchildren Julia, Alexandra, Nicholas, Lily, Jacqueline, Mary and Jeff; and great-grandchildren Kiara, Tieran, George and Isaac. She was predeceased by a son, Thomas Tyson.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 03:25 pm
Michael R. Boyko of Grand Island entered into rest Jan. 1, 2018.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 03:25 pm
Richard J. McCowan, Ph.D., professor emeritus at the State University College at Buffalo, passed away peacefully in his home on Jan. 3, 2018, on the birthday of his late wife, Mary Elisabeth Coyle McCowan.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 03:25 pm
The American Legion, Grand Island Post 1346 will hold its general meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, at the Loyal Order of The Moose Lodge, 2524 Grand Island Blvd. All members are requested and urged to attend.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 03:10 pm
On New Year's Day, Gary Strenkoski was sworn in as the Town of Wheatfield's town justice.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 03:10 pm
On Dec. 7, as guests of the Wheatfield Lions Club annual Christmas party, the club had the privilege of having the 20 N. District Gov. Lion Sharon Battaglia who, along with addressing Lions concerns, gave an informative and heartfelt presentation on domestic violence awareness, and other senior Lion officials.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 03:10 pm
As the clock turned to 2018, North Tonawanda rang in the New Year by swearing in elected candidates from November.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 03:10 pm
At Tuesday night's reorganization meeting for the City of North Tonawanda, the Common Council voted to keep Alderman Eric Zadzilka as the president of the council. Alderman Robert Pecoraro initially nominated Zadzilka, which then Alderman Donna Braun seconded. There were no other nominations for the spot.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 03:10 pm
A portion of Vandervoort Street will be dedicated as "Hope Way" on Jan. 6 to honor the efforts of local organizations and community members who are working together to bring hope to the city and a neighborhood where hope is needed.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 03:10 pm
For years, Terry Vosburgh, CEO of Voz Cycle City, has been giving back to the local community with toy funds that help children and families have an enjoyable holiday season. In 2017, Vosburgh, with the help of local organizations and businesses, raised over $10,000 that went to purchasing toys and bicycles for local families with veterans through WNY Heroes.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 03:10 pm
When the New Years Eve ball dropped to signify the start of 2018, it also signified change. As people began setting New Years resolutions to change lifestyles, the Town of Wheatfield also adjusted to change.
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Thu, Jan 4th 2018 05:35 pm
FOX has renewed "The Gifted," the family adventure series set in Marvel's "X-Men" universe, for a second season.
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Thu, Jan 4th 2018 05:35 pm
Hulu, Amblin Television and Warner Bros. Animation on Thursday announced a new deal to create and premiere a brand-new version of the iconic family-friendly cartoon franchise "Animaniacs."
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Thu, Jan 4th 2018 05:35 pm
The Rev. Craig D. Pridgen, senior pastor at True Bethel Baptist Church, Niagara Falls, and a senior business and planning analyst at M&T Bank, has been elected to the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center board of directors.
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Thu, Jan 4th 2018 05:30 pm
It's no secret Niagara County residents are very generous. This Christmas, families served by the Child Advocacy Center of Niagara learned just how generous Niagarans can be.
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Thu, Jan 4th 2018 05:30 pm
Niagara County's newest judge began the week in Albany, attending specialized training, while her staff settled in at the Niagara County Courthouse in Lockport.
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Thu, Jan 4th 2018 05:30 pm
On Thursday, New York State Sen. Rob Ortt, R-North Tonawanda, called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to delay the NY SAFE Act's pistol recertification deadline. As outlined in the NY SAFE Act, pistol permitholders who fail to recertify their license by the Jan. 31 deadline will have their license revoked.
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Thu, Jan 4th 2018 05:30 pm
Exactly one month from today, Al Michaels, one of history's most renowned broadcasters - whose voice is synonymous with the biggest events - will call Super Bowl LII on NBC on Feb. 4.
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Thu, Jan 4th 2018 05:25 pm
The Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America has announced its 2018 board of directors.
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Thu, Jan 4th 2018 05:25 pm
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Thu, Jan 4th 2018 05:15 pm
Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bone loss and injury are all common causes of hip pain that can prevent one from being able to perform daily activities. If hip replacement surgery is in the future, but a lengthy recovery and fear of complications are stopping someone from taking the next step, there are other options to consider.
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