Sat, Jun 7th 2014 10:00 am
The four-time champion Suicidal Saucies will look to stop the Nickel City Knockouts from winning their third consecutive Queen City Roller Girls Cup Championship tonight.
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Sat, Jun 7th 2014 10:00 am
The Niagara Falls New York Chamber of Commerce is looking for Business Community Service Award nominees. Award recipients will be honored at the NFNY Chamber of Commerce "Red Carpet Event" July 17.
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Sat, Jun 7th 2014 10:00 am
Presti Karate, celebrating 44 years in business, is hosting a variety of events this summer. To start off, the 14th annual Fantasy Island day for all its members is Saturday, June 7.
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Sat, Jun 7th 2014 10:00 am
A coalition of 16 mayors from across the state has endorsed Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman's Abandoned Property Neighborhood Relief Act and called on legislative leaders - Senate co-Leaders Sens. Dean Skelos and Jeff Klein, and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver - to bring the bill to the floor for a vote. The legislation would provide support to communities that have been plagued by vacant and abandoned properties.
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Sat, Jun 7th 2014 09:00 am
Why do we all scream for ice cream? Because we want more of it, of course.
Fortunately, The Silo Restaurant has us covered. The waterfront eatery has introduced a new dessert that is heavy in history and even heavier in scoops.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2014 03:20 pm
Hundreds of Islanders partied like rock stars May 31 and June 1 during the 12th annual Relay For Life at Veterans Park.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2014 03:15 pm
The Rotary Club of Grand Island sponsored another Document Destruction Day, offering safe and secure destruction of sensitive materials.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2014 03:15 pm
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce will host the 18th annual KidBiz Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2014 03:15 pm
The Rotary Club of Grand Island and the Grand Island Central School District's PTSA honored 12 graduating seniors from Grand Island High School Tuesday at the annual Rotary/PTSA Students of the Year award banquet, held at Byblos Niagara Resort & Spa.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2014 03:10 pm
The annual "Soldiers Through the Ages" at Old Fort Niagara saw large numbers of people come to learn about the evolution of military life, gear and tactics. (photos by Wayne Peters)
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Fri, Jun 6th 2014 02:55 pm
Lucy M. (née Sturm) White, entered into rest May 31, 2014. She was a resident of Grand Island.
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Thu, Jun 5th 2014 11:10 pm
Unit manager Sheri Pugh, RN, left, and certified nursing assistants Barbara Adams, center, and Lucy Rhinehardt prepare a newly renovated room for the next short-term rehab patient at the Schoellkopf Health Center.
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Thu, Jun 5th 2014 11:10 pm
Regal Entertainment Group, a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theater circuit in the U.S., today announced the opening of the new Regal Premium Experience at the Regal Walden Galleria Stadium 16 in Cheektowaga. The all-digital giant screen experience was installed in an existing auditorium and opened today with "Edge of Tomorrow."
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Thu, Jun 5th 2014 11:10 pm
The Western New York Professional Nurse's Association named Christine Cassert, RN, BSN, CCRN, senior director of patient care services at Mount St. Mary's Hospital, a "Nurse of Distinction."
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Thu, Jun 5th 2014 11:10 pm
Empire State Development has announced New York is generating another record-breaking year for television production in the state just five months into 2014. A total of 23 pilots have filmed in New York, yielding an estimated $127 million in spending and an estimated 15,915 jobs, compared to 23 pilots filmed with an estimated $117 million in spending and an estimated 13,150 jobs in all of 2013.
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Wed, Jun 4th 2014 12:50 pm
Ali Casale, the 2014 Niagara County Peach Queen, had the opportunity to meet Miss America Nina Davuluri at a luncheon hosted by the Erie County Commission of Women in May.
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Wed, Jun 4th 2014 12:50 pm
Two unmistakable rock voices are headed to Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel this fall: Roger Hodgson - the legendary singer-songwriter, formerly of Supertramp - will perform at Seneca Niagara Events Center Friday, Nov. 7; and former Stone Temple Pilots' frontman Scott Weiland and his new band, The Wildabouts, will perform at the Bear's Den Showroom Friday, Sept. 5.
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Wed, Jun 4th 2014 12:50 pm
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue's June Volunteer meeting will take place Wednesday, June 11, from 6:30-8 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 505 Cayuga St., Lewiston.
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Wed, Jun 4th 2014 12:50 pm
For the second year in a row, the Buffalo Philharmonic has been recognized for adventurous programming.
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Wed, Jun 4th 2014 09:45 am
Village of Lewiston residents out for a walk Tuesday morning undoubtedly saw two large groups of people paying specific attention to Center Street and its historic properties. Those visitors were part of the 22nd annual Congress for the New Urbanism, a four-day event taking place across Western New York.
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Tue, Jun 3rd 2014 04:00 pm
The public is invited to an informative presentation on "Creating Better Communities: A Process of Good Design," at The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls, 101 Old Falls St., Niagara Falls. The event runs from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11.
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Tue, Jun 3rd 2014 03:55 pm
Members of the Lewiston branch of RealtyUSA presented a $395 check Tuesday to Chris Kreiger, president and co-founder of WNY Heroes Inc.
The Williamsville-based organization provides direct financial assistance to returning soldiers. This includes support for rent, food and schooling.
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Tue, Jun 3rd 2014 02:10 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced his office will sponsor a gun buyback in Niagara Falls on Saturday, June 7, as part of his statewide gun-buyback program. The attorney general's office will accept working and non-working, unloaded firearms in exchange for compensation on site.
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Tue, Jun 3rd 2014 02:10 pm
The University at Buffalo Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences will offer a number of creative and fun intensive speech and language programs July 8 to Aug. 7 for school-age children and adolescents who have any of a wide range of communication difficulties.
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Tue, Jun 3rd 2014 02:10 pm
From June 8-13, the eight YMCA Buffalo Niagara locations will collect old worn and tattered American flags ready for retirement. Flags will be taken to Forest Lawn Cemetery Saturday, June 14, for proper retirement.
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Tue, Jun 3rd 2014 02:10 pm
National Grid reminds off-road drivers that utility rights-of-way are private property where unauthorized dumping and trespass by motorized vehicles is unlawful.
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Tue, Jun 3rd 2014 01:40 pm
Participants in the year's 10 Mile Garage Sale took a more laidback approach this year. Many homes had sofas and chairs outside for patrons to use (and, of course, purchase), some families offered Tim Hortons beverages and one North Fifth Street home even had a food truck, Duke's Lunch Box, serving sandwiches and snacks.
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Tue, Jun 3rd 2014 01:10 pm
Food Network icons and best-selling cookbook authors Rachael Ray and Guy Fieri return for season two of "Rachael vs. Guy: Kids Cook-Off."
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Tue, Jun 3rd 2014 01:10 pm
The Los Angeles Kings-Chicago Blackhawks Game 7 overtime thriller Sunday night averaged 4.137 million viewers, according to The Nielsen Co., making it the most-watched non-Stanley Cup Final NHL playoff game on record.
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Tue, Jun 3rd 2014 01:10 pm
Classic rock for all generations is on tap for the BPO's 2014-15 "Rock Series." Randy Newman, Blood Sweat & Tears and "Music of Led Zeppelin" among highlights of Buffalo Philharmonic's "Rock Series."
Subscriptions for the "BPO Rock Series" are currently available. Subscribers can save up to 25 percent off the single ticket price by purchasing all six concerts.
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Tue, Jun 3rd 2014 01:10 pm
With graduation season in full swing, NPR recently unveiled a collection of the 316 commencement addresses that its writers consider the best ever.
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Tue, Jun 3rd 2014 01:10 pm
Timothy J. Freer has been appointed director of human resources at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center effective June 16. President and CEO Joseph A. Ruffolo announced his appointment.
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Tue, Jun 3rd 2014 07:00 am
Lewiston GardenFest, sponsored by the Lewiston Garden Club, is back for its ninth year of showcasing the historic Village of Lewiston and the community's love of gardening Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22. A free garden walk highlights gardens of local Lewiston residents.
Located along Center Street, the festival includes demonstrations from master gardeners and floral society representatives along with more than 50 vendors selling flowers, plants, garden art and more to beautify one's outdoor space. A free garden walk highlights gardens of local residents.
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Tue, Jun 3rd 2014 07:00 am
On Sunday, June 8, the Seneca-Babcock Community Association will hold its annual Chinese auction and chicken dinner at 1168 Seneca St., Buffalo.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2014 05:15 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced a record number of applicants for the "43North" global business idea competition, which concluded its application round May 31. A total of 6,932 applications were received for the competition during the four-month entry period, with 2,603 qualified submissions advancing to the first round of judging.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2014 05:10 pm
This morning on "LIVE with Kelly and Michael," hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan announced trainer Tammy Harris from Houston was chosen as the winner of the show's first-ever "LIVE's Top Fitness Instructor" contest.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2014 05:10 pm
National Grid has a local connection to California Chrome, winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, who will attempt to become the first horse to win the Triple Crown since 1978 when he runs in the Belmont Stakes on Saturday in Elmont.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2014 05:10 pm
National Grid issued a statement today supporting the EPA's proposed regulations aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2014 02:10 pm
Yvonne Strahovski knows a thing or two about playing a CIA agent, having starred for five seasons as Sarah Walker on NBC's "Chuck."
In just a few episodes of "24: Live Another Day," Strahovski's agent Kate Morgan has resonated with "24" fans so much that rumors are flying of a spinoff.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2014 02:05 pm
Lorde will headline a concert Sunday, Sept. 7, at Artpark in Lewiston.
Majical Cloudz will open.
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