Fri, Nov 29th 2013 07:00 am
On the cold, snowy morning of Dec. 19, 1813, Fort Niagara and the tiny settlement of Youngstown received a visit from some unwelcome guests: 562 British soldiers and Native allies bent on capturing the fort and revenging the destruction of Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) that had occurred just nine days prior.
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Fri, Nov 29th 2013 07:00 am
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra brings all of the sounds of the season to Western New Yorkers.
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Fri, Nov 29th 2013 07:00 am
"LIVE with Kelly and Michael" announces the lineup of guests who will join hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan during the week of Dec. 2-6.
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Fri, Nov 29th 2013 07:00 am
Roswell Park Cancer Institute's annual Tree of Hope lighting ceremony will be held Friday, Dec. 6, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Kaminski Park and Gardens on the RPCI campus.
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Fri, Nov 29th 2013 07:00 am
Santa Claus, meet Monte the Eagle.
Jolly Old St. Nick is coming to Monteagle Ridge on Friday, Dec. 6 - St. Nicholas Day, no less - for a holiday-themed community open house.
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Thu, Nov 28th 2013 07:00 am
There is a story about Spanish King Alfonso XIX who, upon learning individuals in his court failed to give thanks before their meals, decided to teach them a lesson.
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Thu, Nov 28th 2013 12:10 am
The Pointer Sisters are a little bit country, and a little bit rock 'n' roll.
And a little bit gospel ... and a little bit pop ... and a little bit R&B.
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Wed, Nov 27th 2013 11:25 pm
The nation's most beloved spectacle, the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, returns for the 87th year of magic Thursday, Nov. 28 (9 a.m.-noon), throughout the country on NBC.
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Wed, Nov 27th 2013 10:25 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, Nov. 18, to Sunday, Nov. 24, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 89 response calls during this period.
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Wed, Nov 27th 2013 10:20 pm
Skip Mazenauer, publisher and CEO of Niagara Frontier Publications, which prints the Lewiston-Porter Sentinel, Niagara-Wheatfield Tribune, Island Dispatch and Grand Island PennySaver, has been named a director at large for the New York Press Association board of directors.
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Wed, Nov 27th 2013 10:00 pm
At its awards gala in late September of this year, the Niagara County Builders Association honored Paul Game and his partners, William Game and George Grasser, for their vision and completion of the first "Traditional Neighborhood Development" in Western New York.
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Wed, Nov 27th 2013 10:00 pm
The Stoddards of Wheatfield are a giving family.
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Wed, Nov 27th 2013 10:00 pm
Margaret Virginia Ridgway "Dena" Kunkel entered into rest Nov. 12, 2013. She was a longtime Grand Island resident.
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Wed, Nov 27th 2013 10:00 pm
Grace M. (Tedesco) Calvano, 100, passed away peacefully on Saturday Nov. 2, 2013, at Our Lady of Peace in Lewiston, on All Souls Day surrounded by her loving family.
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Wed, Nov 27th 2013 10:00 pm
At its regular meeting Monday evening at Veronica E. Connor Middle School, the Grand Island Board of Education received an update from Campus Construction Management on the district's extensive capital project.
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Wed, Nov 27th 2013 10:00 pm
The Grand Island Town Board has proclaimed Nov. 30, two days after Thanksgiving, as "Small Business Saturday" on Grand Island and urged all residents "to support local businesses that we value in our community by patronizing them on 'Small Business Saturday' and repeatedly throughout the year."
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Wed, Nov 27th 2013 07:45 pm
Buffalo Sabres President of Hockey Operations Pat LaFontaine today announced the team has added Kevin Prendergast to its scouting staff. A 30-year veteran of professional hockey, Prendergast will work with and assist Sabres assistant general manager Kevin Devine as both a pro and amateur scout.
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Wed, Nov 27th 2013 07:40 pm
On Nov. 27, 1950, during the Korean War, Corporal Richard J. Blasinski saved many lives. He was awarded the Silver Star, but was never formally recognized before his passing in 1991.
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Wed, Nov 27th 2013 01:45 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber issued the following statement Wednesday afternoon:
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Wed, Nov 27th 2013 01:05 pm
Buffalo Sabres President of Hockey Operations Pat LaFontaine today announced the team has claimed forward Matt D'Agostini off of waivers.
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Wed, Nov 27th 2013 12:25 pm
Coach Blake Shelton, Xenia and multiplatinum artist Kelly Clarkson will perform on the Tuesday, Dec. 3, telecast of NBC's Emmy Award-winning musical competition series "The Voice."
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Wed, Nov 27th 2013 12:25 pm
Amber Riley and Derek Hough were named champions Tuesday on "Dancing with the Stars."
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Wed, Nov 27th 2013 07:00 am
ABC celebrates the joy of the holidays, including the beloved animated special, "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving."
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Wed, Nov 27th 2013 07:00 am
AAA projects 43.4 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, a decrease of 1.5 percent from the 44 million people who traveled last year.
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Wed, Nov 27th 2013 07:00 am
Are you taking a Thanksgiving Day road trip with your pet? Before you start dreaming of turkey and homemade pies, keep in mind that it's important to plan ahead for pet travel and always keep the best interests of your furry, four-legged friend in mind.
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Wed, Nov 27th 2013 07:00 am
"Black Friday" and "Cyber Monday," the Friday and Monday after Thanksgiving, are the most popular holiday shopping days of the year. Whether heading to the local malls or shopping online to avoid the large crowds, BBB of Upstate New York warns buyers to be aware of scammers and hackers.
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Wed, Nov 27th 2013 07:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University announced the following holiday hours and happenings:
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Wed, Nov 27th 2013 07:00 am
LaSalle PRIDE Inc. has issued its third edition of the LaSalle Legacy Calendar featuring 12 new historical photos of the former Village of LaSalle. The purchase price is $10 and proceeds will benefit the Historical Programs of LaSalle PRIDE.
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Wed, Nov 27th 2013 07:00 am
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, has applied for a grant offered by "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and her natural pet food company, Halo; Purely for Pets; and the Petco Foundation.
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Wed, Nov 27th 2013 07:00 am
"The Chew" is celebrating a milestone 500th show with a fabulous, food-filled party complete with delicious dishes, favorite moments, games, surprises and, of course, cake.
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Wed, Nov 27th 2013 07:00 am
Special guests have been added to the lineup of "The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS," which will be broadcast live from New York City, Thursday, Nov. 28, on the CBS Television Network. The parade begins at 9 a.m.
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Wed, Nov 27th 2013 07:00 am
This week will mark the beginning of the holiday shopping season, beginning with "Black Friday," one of the busiest shopping days of the year because of large discounts offered by many retailers. Last year, consumers spent almost $60 billion during the Thanksgiving weekend alone.
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Wed, Nov 27th 2013 07:00 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the state Department of Environmental Conservation are offering a bonus, $25 camping gift card to all persons who book a two-night minimum stay online on "Cyber Monday," Dec. 2.
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Wed, Nov 27th 2013 07:00 am
State and local law enforcement agencies will be out in force, utilizing sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols to deter drunk driving during the week of Thanksgiving.
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Tue, Nov 26th 2013 11:35 pm
As the year-end holiday frenzy begins, shoppers can find unique artisanal and mainstream buying experiences along the Great Lakes Seaway Trail National Scenic Byway, which parallels the freshwater shoreline in New York and Pennsylvania.
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Tue, Nov 26th 2013 10:50 pm
Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic has been tapped by NBC's Emmy Award-winning musical competition series "The Voice" as the show's first-ever in-house producer and songwriter.
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Tue, Nov 26th 2013 08:30 pm
It's time for a serious message from the shelter. The Niagara County SPCA made the commitment to become a no-kill shelter in July of 2012, and we consistently work toward saving every animal that we can regardless of cost; regardless of physical space; regardless of the constraints in staffing, compensation from contracts and resources in general.
Without a doubt it has been a struggle for the shelter both financially and in terms of space.
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Tue, Nov 26th 2013 08:25 pm
LaSalle PRIDE Inc. will present a lecture on Griffon Manor at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the second floor meeting room of the LaSalle Library, 8728 Buffalo Ave.
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Tue, Nov 26th 2013 08:25 pm
Members of Western New York's Congressional delegation are pressing the Department of Homeland Security to establish missions at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.
In a letter to the acting secretary of DHS, Congressmen Chris Collins and Brian Higgins, joined U.S. sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer in urging the department to consider NFARS as a regional location for several DHS missions, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customers and Border Protection, and certain operations of the U.S. Coast Guard.
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Tue, Nov 26th 2013 08:15 pm
Kissing Bridge will officially open for its 53rd season of skiing and snowboarding at noon on Wednesday. Winter conditions have allowed KB to make plenty of snow, allowing the resort to open one full month ahead of last year's opening day.
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