Thu, Nov 20th 2014 01:10 pm
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce helped the Baked Cupcakery celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting event Tuesday.
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Thu, Nov 20th 2014 01:10 pm
Grand Island Optical at 2077 Baseline Road is in the midst of its second annual November fundraiser. The company is donating $5 from each eye exam this month to the Neighbors Foundation.
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Thu, Nov 20th 2014 01:10 pm
Bonnie FitzGerald and RealtyUSA of Grand Island are now conducting their annual nonperishable food collection drive. Donors can bring in nonperishable goods to the RealtyUSA office at 2139 Grand Island Blvd. where they will find a donation box in the front lobby.
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Thu, Nov 20th 2014 01:10 pm
On a day set aside to honor veterans for their service, Islanders were invited to join the town's two active veterans organizations.
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Thu, Nov 20th 2014 01:00 pm
Kick off your holiday season with Niagara Cerebral Palsy and Aspire of WNY.
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Thu, Nov 20th 2014 12:20 pm
Artpark & Company will bring the classic tale "Peter Pan" to life in the Artpark Mainstage Theater for eight performances July 30 through Aug. 7, 2015.
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Thu, Nov 20th 2014 12:00 pm
On Nov. 1, the Grand Island Memorial Library officially recognized the new sign at its Bedell Road entrance, in conjunction with the celebration of the library's 25th anniversary at its present location.
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Thu, Nov 20th 2014 11:55 am
Niagara University will officially unveil the naming of the Gallagher Center court after Frank and Barbara Layden Saturday, Dec. 6, before the Purple Eagles host Canisius College at 3 p.m. Niagara University will hold several events celebrating this occasion, including a panel discussion with college basketball legends.
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Thu, Nov 20th 2014 11:55 am
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Niagara and the Niagara County Financial Literacy Coalition are seeking volunteers for a few hours per week during February and March 2015 to help with the CCCS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.
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Thu, Nov 20th 2014 11:55 am
It was unusually quiet on the part of the public at the Town of Niagara's regular Town Board meeting, held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18.
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Thu, Nov 20th 2014 11:55 am
The Grand Island Board of Education met Monday evening at Grand Island High School and covered a wide range of topics.
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Thu, Nov 20th 2014 11:55 am
Shortly after 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Grand Island Fire Co. rescue personnel responded to a distress call for a man in the Niagara River near a boat dock area at 4552 East River Road.
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Thu, Nov 20th 2014 11:20 am
The student body at Niagara University is buzzing about its upcoming first fashion show, "A Night in New York City," which will take place Nov. 21 at the Castellani Art Museum.
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Thu, Nov 20th 2014 08:45 am
In light of the weather conditions associated with the continuing winter storm, state offices in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Franklin, Genesee, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego and Wyoming counties will be closed Thursday, Nov. 20.
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Wed, Nov 19th 2014 06:55 pm
The Kiwanis Club of Lewiston recently presented a check for $5,000 to the Mount St. Mary's Foundation to benefit the Steve Washuta Cardiac Center at Mount St. Mary's Hospital. The funds were raised at the club's annual Kiwanis Clambake.
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Wed, Nov 19th 2014 06:50 pm
I hope you and your loved ones are safe and sound after this massive snowstorm has finally passed.
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Wed, Nov 19th 2014 06:50 pm
Seven-time Grammy Award winner Taylor Swift will perform her chart-topping new single "Blank Space" on the Tuesday, Nov. 25, telecast of NBC's Emmy Award-winning series "The Voice."
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Wed, Nov 19th 2014 06:50 pm
The wineries of the Niagara Wine Trail are ringing in the 2014 holiday season with their annual "Holiday Happening." The event will take place over two weekends, Dec. 5-7 and 12-14.
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Wed, Nov 19th 2014 06:50 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has recalled goaltender Nathan Lieuwen from the Rochester Americans. The team has placed defenseman Josh Gorges on injured reserve.
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Wed, Nov 19th 2014 06:30 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo today visited Western New York to tour the current storm conditions, where there is between three and four feet of lake effect snow already on the ground and an additional amount of up to two feet expected in the coming days.
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Wed, Nov 19th 2014 10:55 am
The 2014-15 winter season kicked off to a robust start as the Buffalo area recorded more than 50 inches of snow Tuesday-Wednesday, with up to another 24 inches predicted over the next few days.
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Wed, Nov 19th 2014 10:55 am
Due to the extreme weather conditions and hazardous driving conditions throughout Western New York, the Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association has postponed the Alumni Wine Festival that was scheduled for Thursday at First Niagara Center.
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Wed, Nov 19th 2014 10:50 am
The Buffalo Sabres have announced the box office at First Niagara Center and the Sabres Store, located in the arena, will be closed today due to inclement weather.
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Wed, Nov 19th 2014 08:30 am
The citizen preparedness training program event scheduled to take place at the West Seneca Senior Center Thursday has been postponed due to weather. A new date hasn't been scheduled yet.
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Wed, Nov 19th 2014 08:30 am
With intense early winter storms buffeting the Erie County south towns, Niagara County government and the highway departments of five towns are providing substantial support for cleanup efforts, the chairman of the Niagara County Legislature's Public Works Committee revealed Tuesday.
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Wed, Nov 19th 2014 08:15 am
Deputy Erie County Executive Rich Tobe was joined by county emergency personnel this morning to reinforce a state of emergency remains in Erie County and travel bans are still in effect. The storm is set to continue through Thursday evening and, in order to keep roads clear, people in Erie County must obey travel bans.
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Wed, Nov 19th 2014 07:00 am
The Alzheimer's Association, Western New York Chapter, is welcoming five new members to its board of directors when it conducts its annual meeting Nov. 20 at Pettibones Grille.
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Wed, Nov 19th 2014 07:00 am
As the "Great American Smokeout" gets adult smokers thinking about quitting this week, hundreds of elementary school children will learn from University at Buffalo medical students about why they should never start smoking, thanks to a national tobacco-free education program called "Tar Wars."
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Tue, Nov 18th 2014 10:30 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today issued a consumer alert warning both consumers and businesses about price gouging during major weather events.
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Tue, Nov 18th 2014 10:30 pm
With more than two feet of snow accumulation across parts of Western New York and another big storm set to hit tonight and tomorrow, National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. reminds homeowners snow and ice pose a variety of safety and performance issues to their heating systems.
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Tue, Nov 18th 2014 10:25 pm
Erie County Emergency Management reached out to neighboring counties for assistance with overwhelming weather-related incidents.
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Tue, Nov 18th 2014 10:25 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today issued a consumer alert offering tips for New Yorkers to avoid falling victim to unscrupulous snow removal contractors as winter approaches. By following several basic tips when hiring a contractor, consumers can help ensure quality work and avoid falling victim to scams.
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Tue, Nov 18th 2014 08:00 pm
Following a strong round of entries in its pumpkin-carving competition, and a string of new "Likes" on Facebook, Niagara Frontier Publications has announced the winners of its annual fall contests.
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Tue, Nov 18th 2014 04:35 pm
The Niagara Hospice Alliance will hold the annual Light-A-Life Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6.
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Tue, Nov 18th 2014 04:25 pm
FOX has renewed the Emmy Award-winning "So You Think You Can Dance" for a 12th season.
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Tue, Nov 18th 2014 04:25 pm
Idina Menzel's music video for "Baby, It's Cold Outside," featuring Michael Bublé, is out today. Menzel and Bublé both channel their inner child as their young counterparts (played by Emily Carey and Harry Collett, respectively) serenade each other in this heartwarming visual, directed by Brett Sullivan.
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Tue, Nov 18th 2014 04:25 pm
Logan Couture and the San Jose Sharks visit Drew Stafford and the Buffalo Sabres tonight in Buffalo. NHL coverage begins at 7:30 p.m. ET with the interconference matchup.
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Tue, Nov 18th 2014 04:20 pm
It's never too late for girls in grades K through 12 to join Girl Scouts, but why wait any longer to start the fun?
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Tue, Nov 18th 2014 04:05 pm
The March of Dimes announced a partnership with Catholic Health's Mercy Hospital of Buffalo and Sisters of Charity Hospital, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, Kaleida Health's Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo, the Erie County Department of Health, the Niagara County Department of Health and the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York to implement the "Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait" program.
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Tue, Nov 18th 2014 04:05 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team will hold a "Fan Food Drive" at three home games during the month of November to benefit the Food Bank of Western New York.
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