Tue, Dec 13th 2016 03:00 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined on Tuesday by Commissioner of Social Services Al Dirschberger and Chair of the Erie County Poverty Committee the Rev. Kinzer Pointer to outline two initiatives to be funded by the 2017 Erie County budget and designed to reduce poverty in the community with targeted investments in youth.
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Tue, Dec 13th 2016 11:35 am
Old Falls Street, USA, is inviting families to ring in the new year with a host of family-friendly activities inside The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls (101 Old Falls St.) from 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31.
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Tue, Dec 13th 2016 11:35 am
The McGuire Group, operator of seven health care facilities in New York and Michigan, and VestraCare, operator of three health care facilities in New York, on Monday announced a joint venture partnership.
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Tue, Dec 13th 2016 11:35 am
New York's Responsible Play Partnership is asking holiday gift givers not to gift lottery scratch-off tickets to minors this holiday season.
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Tue, Dec 13th 2016 11:30 am
The Barker Lions Club recently held its annual holiday party in place of a regular meeting. At that time, 30 members and partners in service gathered to celebrate the holiday together.
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Tue, Dec 13th 2016 11:30 am
Fox Networks Group will air "24: Legacy," the next chapter in the Emmy Award-winning action series from 20th Century Fox Television and Imagine Television, in more than 160 countries, after the show's U.S. premiere Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, on FOX.
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Tue, Dec 13th 2016 11:25 am
Enter the world of Westeros with the "Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience," an immersive music and visual experience that will bring the Seven Kingdoms to life on a scale never seen before.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2016 02:05 pm
Niagara Hospice Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services Robert G. Wahler, PharmD, CPE, has been voted in by the Society of Palliative Care Pharmacists general membership as a board of trustee member representing the specialty practice of hospice.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2016 02:00 pm
On Sunday evening, participants of Musician Medics met for dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe, Niagara Falls USA. They were welcomed by the program's sponsor, the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame, and ate inside a room dedicated to Western New York's rock 'n' roll royalty.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2016 01:40 pm
Stevie Wonder & Ariana Grande will sing "Faith," from the soundtrack to Illumination Entertainment & Universal Pictures' upcoming event film "Sing."
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Mon, Dec 12th 2016 01:35 pm
"Amahl and the Night Visitors" will be staged at First Presbyterian Church, 100 Church St., Youngstown, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, and 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. The performance, running under an hour in length, is free to attend.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2016 01:25 pm
Explore & More Children's Museum on Monday announced a $1 million capital gift from the Paul A. Saffrin Foundation for the "Play It Forward" capital campaign to build the new museum at Canalside.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2016 01:25 pm
The Native American Community Services of Erie and Niagara Counties Inc. (NACS) has announces the launch of the "All Our Relations" project (AOR), funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2016 01:25 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health, in collaboration with the Department for the Aging, is offering two free workshops for people with chronic illnesses (such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, arthritis or anxiety).
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Mon, Dec 12th 2016 01:25 pm
The Niagara Region of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced the lottery drawing dates for the remaining waterfowl season. The season runs from Dec. 31 through Jan. 15, 2017 and includes duck and goose.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2016 01:25 pm
Event is focused on bringing the community together to raise awareness about our rich heritage and reinvigorate Niagara's historic urban churches with activity and optimism.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2016 01:20 pm
Food fanatic Josh Denny is on a quest to find the greatest, tastiest and hugest meals in "Ginormous Food," premiering Friday, Jan. 6 (8 p.m. ET/PT), on Food Network.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2016 01:20 pm
The Leapfrog Group announced Kenmore Mercy Hospital has become the only facility in New York to be named a top hospital. Widely acknowledged as one of the most prestigious distinctions a hospital can receive in the U.S., the recognition showcases Kenmore Mercy's commitment to patient safety and quality.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2016 01:20 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced continued progress on efforts to examine removal of the Buffalo Skyway. On Monday, the Greater Buffalo Niagara Regional Transportation Council, the region's transportation planning board, took action to endorse plans for formal environmental review of skyway alternatives.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2016 01:20 pm
New York State Sen. Rob Ortt, R-C-I-North Tonawanda, on Monday called on the State University of New York board of trustees to immediately reject calls to establish "sanctuary campuses" at SUNY schools.
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Mon, Dec 12th 2016 09:50 am
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced nominations for the 2017 Golden Globe Awards on Monday morning. Those nominated include:
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Sat, Dec 10th 2016 07:00 pm
A "Thank you" party for Aceti's Wine & Spirits drew a steady stream of customers and well-wishers last Friday, with customers helping the store celebrate 10 years in business.
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Sat, Dec 10th 2016 10:00 am
Try as I may, I can't finish the Syros steak and eggs in one sitting.
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Sat, Dec 10th 2016 07:00 am
After working two jobs for years off the Island, Andi LaMar has opened her own business in her hometown.
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Sat, Dec 10th 2016 07:00 am
After learning the state had rejected the latest proposed option for the West River Connector Trail, Town Councilman Mike Madigan vowed to continue opposing the state's preferred option that would close West River Parkway.
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Sat, Dec 10th 2016 07:00 am
Grand Island firefighters chose 2017 firematic and administrative officers during annual elections held Wednesday, Dec. 7, at fire headquarters, 2275 Baseline Road.
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Sat, Dec 10th 2016 07:00 am
Lewiston-Porter special education instructor Ashli Dreher (third from left) was honored this week with Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 2016 Empire State Excellence in Teaching Award.
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Sat, Dec 10th 2016 07:00 am
The Youngstown Lions Club will hold its annual Holiday Lighting Contest the evening of Friday, Dec. 16, in the Village of Youngstown and Town of Porter.
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Sat, Dec 10th 2016 07:00 am
New Niagara River Greenway Executive Director Jeanne Leccese paid a visit to Monday's Village of Lewiston work session. Not yet three months into the job, Leccese has already made visiting Greenway municipalities a priority.
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Fri, Dec 9th 2016 09:30 pm
To the surprise of thousands of fans, Grammy-winner TobyMac debuts his latest Christmas single "Bring On The Holidays," available today. Revealing the song on social media, "Bring On The Holidays" marks the first time in five years the platinum-selling artist has released Christmas music.
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Fri, Dec 9th 2016 04:50 pm
The Buffalo Bills have named center Eric Wood as the team's 2016 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee.
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Fri, Dec 9th 2016 04:35 pm
Seventy-five years after a day that will live in infamy, more than 50 Islanders gathered to remember the attacks on Pearl Harbor.
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Fri, Dec 9th 2016 04:20 pm
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office hosted its fifth annual "Shop with a Cop" event Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Walmart store on South Transit Road in Lockport.
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Fri, Dec 9th 2016 04:15 pm
Island residents should keep a sharp eye out for the latest edition of the Grand Island Community Directory.
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Fri, Dec 9th 2016 04:10 pm
The RealtyUSA office of Grand Island is collecting nonperishable food items for the Food Bank of WNY and new unwrapped toys, clothing and necessities for a battered women's shelter.
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Fri, Dec 9th 2016 04:10 pm
Ellden's Grill & Banquet at River Oaks Golf Club will host a pancake breakfast supporting the Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island.
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Fri, Dec 9th 2016 04:00 pm
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Buffalo Monday in support of a fund drive for the needy organized by Grand Islanders.
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Fri, Dec 9th 2016 03:40 pm
As your holiday headquarters, "The Chew" and its Emmy Award-winning co-hosts Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Carla Hall, Clinton Kelly and Daphne Oz, along with Wednesday's guest co-host Josh Capon (chef/owner of Lure Fish Bar) serve up a week of stars, and food and entertaining tips for festive gatherings to remember.
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Fri, Dec 9th 2016 01:15 pm
Kiefer Sutherland will perform at the Bear's Den Showroom at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. Tickets are now on sale and start at $45.
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Fri, Dec 9th 2016 12:10 pm
Torgeir Bleken Fadum, lieutenant colonel, U.S. Air Force (retired), born Nov. 11, 1923, left us suddenly on Nov. 28, 2016, at the age of 93. Born in Niagara Falls and longtime resident of Grand Island, he spent the last four years residing in Stockton, California.
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