Wed, Dec 20th 2017 04:35 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital has announced the appointment of Mark Carl, R.N., to the position of director of critical care and medical/surgical. The appointment was announced by Jessica Visser, vice president, patient care services.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2017 04:35 pm
The 13th annual Fairground Festival of Lights concludes its 18-day run this Saturday at the Fairgrounds in Hamburg. A time-honored Western New York holiday tradition, the festival is open an expanded weekday schedule through Saturday, Dec. 23, to accommodate those who want to get one last request to Santa or view over 1 million twinkling lights.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2017 03:50 pm
Niagara Falls-area parents unable to purchase presents for their children this holiday season were given the opportunity Wednesday to select toys, free of charge, to take home and place under the Christmas tree.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2017 01:00 pm
The Tourism Partnership of Niagara board of directors has appointed tourism industry veteran Anthony Annunziata as its president, following a nationwide executive leadership search.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2017 12:40 pm
On Monday, the Niagara Falls Water Board authorized a consent order with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, which DEC executed on Tuesday.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2017 12:40 pm
Twenty-three-year-old psychedelic rock singer Chloe Kohanski of Nashville was crowned champion of NBC's four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series "The Voice" on Tuesday.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2017 12:40 pm
According to data released by the March of Dimes, Mount St. Mary's Hospital has earned a grade of "A" in its work to prevent premature births.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2017 12:35 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined earlier this week by Commissioner of Central Police Services James Jancewicz and John Sullivan, director of the Erie County STOP-DWI office, alongside members of local and state law enforcement to reinforce a holiday safety message and announce the beginning of extra patrols as part of the state and national DWI enforcement campaign.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2017 12:35 pm
Giada De Laurentiis knows how to make casual entertaining extra-special and, in the return of "Giada Entertains," she shares her tips, strategies and recipes for creating memorable parties at home. From a menu of international dishes to game day and Giada's own second annual film festival party, the 13-episode series is packed with ideas on how to throw unforgettable get-togethers.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2017 12:35 pm
The New York Power Authority board of trustees has approved a budget for the 2018 fiscal year that enables NYPA to rapidly respond to changes in the energy landscape while becoming the nation's first utility to fully digitize its operations.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2017 12:30 pm
Oscar, Golden Globe, Tony and 10-time Grammy Award winner John Legend has been cast as Jesus Christ in NBC's event "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert!" The special will air Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018. NBC continues to innovate its live musical productions with the staging of this iconic rock opera in front of a large audience at the Marcy Armory in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2017 12:30 pm
As the 2018 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship comes to Buffalo, Canalside will be transformed into a one-of-a-kind outdoor experience that celebrates the tournament. Championship Village, a free attraction featuring interactive fun, live music and a warming station with food and drink, opens at 3 p.m. Friday.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2017 12:30 pm
The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts presents "An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett and Shawn Colvin" at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2018. Tickets go on sale Friday (online at 10 a.m., box office at noon).
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Wed, Dec 20th 2017 12:30 pm
State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the New York State Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act has driven the collection and recycling of more than 520 million pounds - or 260,000 tons - of electronic waste (e-waste) from 2011-16.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2017 12:30 pm
Thanks to artists from Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, several walls at Mount St. Mary's Hospital are now adorned with artwork. Displays have been placed in four separate areas for the enjoyment of physicians, staff and visitors. Some of the artists recently visited the hospital to view the displays.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2017 12:25 pm
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Three 341 feature films are eligible for the 2017 Academy Awards.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2017 12:25 pm
NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution has sold "Chicago P.D." to FOX Television Stations; it was announced by Sean O'Boyle, executive vice president of syndication sales, NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution. The show will air weekdays in national syndication beginning in September 2018.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2017 12:25 pm
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced 10 films remain in the running in the Visual Effects category for the 90th Academy Awards. The films are listed below in alphabetical order:
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Tue, Dec 19th 2017 08:35 pm
"Pitch Perfect," in many ways, lived up to its title. Led by aca-ceptional performances by Anna Kendrick (Beca), Skyler Astin (Jesse) and Rebel Wilson (Amy), the movie was funny, touching and outright entertaining.
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Tue, Dec 19th 2017 05:40 pm
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston voted Monday to approve a change to the municipal sign code. Intent on helping people spot local businesses from the street, the board voted unanimously to modify the projecting sign size from two square feet up to a maximum of six square feet.
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Tue, Dec 19th 2017 05:00 pm
Flags were at half-staff Tuesday in the Village of Lewiston in honor of Peter MacLaren, who unexpectedly passed away on Monday.
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Tue, Dec 19th 2017 10:15 am
Lewiston and Tuscarora Nation residents gathered together Tuesday morning at the corner of Center Street and Portage Road to observe the 204th anniversary of the village's most significant event.
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Mon, Dec 18th 2017 05:20 pm
Mountains of pillows and a roomful of toiletries greeted Passage House Domestic Violence Services staff when they arrived at the City of Niagara Falls Department of Public Works on Monday afternoon. For the past six weeks, United Steelworkers Local No. 9434 and Women of Steel have collected shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, body wash, combs, pillows and sheets for the Family & Children's Service of Niagara program. Most items were purchased and donated, while others were handmade and personally delivered.
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Mon, Dec 18th 2017 01:50 pm
It's that time of year again for another great, family-friendly, event: Youngstown's Caroling in the Village on Saturday evening, Dec. 23.
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Mon, Dec 18th 2017 01:50 pm
Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick has secured a $5,000 budget allocation for the ongoing DeGlopper Memorial Expansion Project.
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Mon, Dec 18th 2017 01:45 pm
Neighbors Foundation President Henry Kammerer said 54 families will receive assistance this holiday as part of the organization's Share Your Happiness food distribution.
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Mon, Dec 18th 2017 09:45 am
The U.S. Navy commissioned USS Little Rock (LCS 9) - the nation's fifth freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) - on the Buffalo River on Saturday. This milestone officially places the ship, which was designed and built by Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine, into active service.
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Sat, Dec 16th 2017 07:00 am
Lions Club International recently held its annual three-day Leadership Institute in Binghamton. The purpose of the Lions Leadership Institute is to provide Lions with the opportunity to enhance skills in preparation for leadership responsibilities at the club, zone, region and district level - as well as interact with fellow Lions from clubs across all of New York.
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Sat, Dec 16th 2017 07:00 am
The Island's two veterans organizations joined forces to honor two members of the local media. At a meeting held Nov. 29 at the Grand Island Moose Lodge 180, representatives of Charles N. DeGlopper Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9249 and Grand Island American Legion Post 1346 presented certificates of appreciation and gift certificates to the Village Inn to Jodi Robinson of Isledegrande.com and Larry Austin, editor of the Island Dispatch.
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Sat, Dec 16th 2017 07:00 am
Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick announced that $6,500 has been budgeted to several organizations throughout the Town of Grand Island. The legislature approved the funding at the Dec. 7 annual budget meeting.
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Sat, Dec 16th 2017 07:00 am
The Grand Island Board of Education voted to approve an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Grand Island to reinstitute a school resource officer position in the school district.
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Sat, Dec 16th 2017 07:00 am
Kerri Nowak has been replaced as principal at Huth Road Elementary School after the Grand Island Board of Education approved two agreements at Monday's board meeting.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:35 pm
A ribbon-cutting was held recently for The Youngstown Galley. The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, local and elected leaders, and friends of owner/chef Rebecca Poletti joined together to welcome the former Mangia Café & Bakery proprietor to the waterfront village.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:25 pm
Mary Carillo, David Feherty, and Ato Boldon will serve as correspondents for NBC Olympics coverage of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. The Winter Olympics begin Feb. 8, 2018, on the networks of NBCUniversal.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:25 pm
Dominique DeGregorio is asking fellow Islanders to support a donation drive for needy children.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:25 pm
The National Football League, Comcast NBCUniversal and Mayo Clinic have opened the submission process for "1st and Future," the NFL's annual Super Bowl start-up competition designed to spur novel advancements in athlete safety and performance. "1st and Future" will be held at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis on Feb. 3, 2018, the day before Super Bowl LII.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:10 pm
On Tuesday night, North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur Pappas announced the next round of Hometown Heroes banners to be revealed in the city. The banners are now open to all veterans and not just active duty members. This year the American Legion Sikora Post 1322 recognized MM2 Stephen Sikora, U.S. Navy; Sgt. John Lukasik, U.S. Army Corps; and PFC Stanley Maziarz, U.S. Army.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:05 pm
Macerich's Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA, invites visitors to bring their furry friends (cats and dogs only) to visit Santa for a photo this holiday season.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:05 pm
On Dec. 19, 20 and 21, the Town of Niagara Recreation Department will host Christmas week at the Calvin K. Richards Senior/Youth Activity Center, 7000 Lockport Road. The three days of events will include Christmas activities for children and families to enjoy.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:00 pm
2017 has been a landmark year of career milestones for rockers Skillet. The band dominated the Billboard yearend charts for 2017, landing at No. 1 on the Christian streaming songs artists (and has held the top spot since the charts inception in 2014); No. 1, No. 4, No. 6, and No. 10 on the Christian streaming songs (and has held the top spot since the charts inception in 2014), No. 7 rock streaming artist, No. 8 top Christian artists and No. 11 rock streaming songs, as well as numerous others.
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