Wed, Mar 12th 2014 08:50 pm
On Wednesday, hundreds of students, parents and community members from across New York showed up at Gov. Andrew Cuomo's door calling for the resurrection of their school's programs, classes and resources, which have been cut over the past five years.
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Wed, Mar 12th 2014 08:50 pm
Falls account for more than 1 million injuries in the U.S. annually. There are four types of walking accidents, with the most common being the slip and fall. That's the type of fall that happens when one falls due a surface not cleared of snow or ice.
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Wed, Mar 12th 2014 08:50 pm
Winter may be overstaying its welcome this week as a mix of snow, ice and wind are predicted today and tomorrow across National Grid's upstate New York service region. National Grid crews, as always, are ready to respond to any damage that may result from this latest round of severe winter weather.
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Wed, Mar 12th 2014 08:50 pm
The New York Lottery today announced the jackpot for Friday's Mega Millions drawing has been increased to $353,000,000. The $44,000,000 jump from Tuesday's advertised jackpot is due to brisk sales across all 44 participating Mega Millions states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Wed, Mar 12th 2014 08:50 pm
Due to weather conditions, UB CareerFest '14 will be rescheduled to a later date. Information and details regarding the new date will be posted as soon as confirmed at www.studentaffairs.buffalo.edu/career/calendar.php and via Twitter and Facebook @UBCareerSvs.
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Wed, Mar 12th 2014 08:50 pm
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today presented Congressman Chris Collins, R-NY-27, with its annual Spirit of Enterprise Award in recognition of his support of pro-growth, pro-jobs policies during the first session of the 113th Congress.
"It is an honor to be recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for my support of pro-business policies during my first year in Congress," Collins said. "As a member of the House Committee on Small Business, and having been a businessman and entrepreneur myself, I recognize how important it is to support legislation that encourages business creation and growth."
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Wed, Mar 12th 2014 09:05 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, voted Tuesday against all incumbent members of the Board of Regents as a rebuke for their handling of the rollout of Common Core. Instead, Ceretto voted for Niagara County native Dr. Walter Polka, a professor at Niagara University who taught Ceretto while he was in college.
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Wed, Mar 12th 2014 09:05 am
In accordance with Gov. Andrew Cuomo's vision and strategy for building a world-class nanotechnology workforce in New York, the New York State School Boards Association and SUNY College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering announced nominations will be accepted for the third annual "Be the Change for Kids" Innovation Awards, which recognize educational programs that help students gain important 21st century learning and career skills.
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Wed, Mar 12th 2014 07:00 am
Seneca Gaming Corp. will host its eighth annual Spring Career Fair Wednesday, March 19, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Seneca Niagara Events Center in Niagara Falls, 310 Fourth St. Recruiters will be available to meet with job-seekers for more than 150 available full- and part-time positions at two Seneca Casino locations in Niagara Falls and Buffalo.
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Wed, Mar 12th 2014 07:00 am
The third annual "Red Carpet Raffle" to benefit the Ghostlight Theatre will be held from 6-11 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 755 Erie Ave., North Tonawanda. The doors open at 5:30 p.m.
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Tue, Mar 11th 2014 05:40 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, Feb. 24, to Saturday, March 1, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 100 response calls during this period.
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Tue, Mar 11th 2014 05:20 pm
Among the many news items covered at Monday's Lewiston Town Board work session came a bombshell: Town Supervisor Dennis Brochey revealed the state Department of Environmental Conservation has moved on approving four permits with Quasar Energy of Ohio, allowing for use of upward of 2,500 acres of lands in the Town of Lewiston for the injection of processed equate from a Quasar facility in Wheatfield. State DEC approved the permits last summer; they allow for the injection/spreading of equate on lands in the town to begin almost as soon as the ground thaws.
It was learned Monday the permits were approved by DEC last August. That information was conveyed via correspondence from DEC to then Lewiston Supervisor Steve Reiter where it sat with no response.
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Tue, Mar 11th 2014 05:05 pm
Niagara County government offices will be closed Wednesday due to an anticipated major late-winter snowstorm that is currently projected to be centering its effects on counties bordering Lake Ontario.
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Tue, Mar 11th 2014 04:50 pm
Niagara County Community College hosted the Western New York ACE Network for Women in Higher Education organization on Friday, March 7, with a luncheon and guest speaker to celebrate Women's History Month. More than 30 members of the organization and their guests attended the annual event held on the Sanborn campus.
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Tue, Mar 11th 2014 04:50 pm
America, originally scheduled to perform on the "BPO Rocks" series Friday, March 28, has been postponed to June 5.
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Tue, Mar 11th 2014 04:50 pm
Linda Hamilton ("The Terminator") will star as an admiral of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier battling an ancient monster in the new Syfy Original Movie "Bermuda Tentacles," premiering Saturday, April 12, at 9 p.m.
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Tue, Mar 11th 2014 04:50 pm
The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council recently held a roundtable summit in Niagara Falls to discuss strategies and programs to assist Niagara County with regional economic development priorities. Participants were joined by members of the WNYREDC, elected officials, industry leaders, economic development partners and other invited members of the county communities for participatory roundtable discussions.
The summits focused on learning more about the role of the WNYREDC, the New York State Consolidated Funding Application process, the components of a successful funding application, and ultimately how to cultivate an increase in Niagara County projects that successfully receive state resources and support through the next round of the CFA funding process.
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Tue, Mar 11th 2014 04:35 pm
Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 975,000 members, reminds New Yorkers March 31 is the deadline to apply for coverage through NY State of Health: The Official Health Plan Marketplace.
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Tue, Mar 11th 2014 04:35 pm
The New York Lottery today announced a top prize winning ticket for the March 9 TAKE 5 drawing was sold at the Rite Aid at 3636 Ransomville Road in Ransomville. The winning ticket is worth $59,577.
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Tue, Mar 11th 2014 04:25 pm
As part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's "NY Open for Fishing and Hunting" initiative, the Angler Achievement Awards Program established a new state record for brook trout, New York State Department of Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens announced.
"Almost 200 entries were submitted into the program in 2013 with more than 75 percent of those qualified under the Catch and Release Category, indicating the sound stewardship ethic of New York's anglers," Martens said. "Not only does the Angler Achievement Awards Program provide deserved recognition to those anglers catching trophy fish, it also provides a useful snapshot of the quality of the state's freshwater fishery."
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Tue, Mar 11th 2014 04:25 pm
You may have diabetes and not even know it. According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25.8 million people have diabetes. Of these, 7 million have undiagnosed disease.
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Tue, Mar 11th 2014 04:15 pm
"Dancing with the Stars" is back, and, for the first time ever, the show will premiere with a massive opening number featuring all pro dancers as they perform live with musical guest Jason Derulo.
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Tue, Mar 11th 2014 04:15 pm
From Twinkies to Tastykakes, Goldfish Crackers to Pretzel Rods, and potato chips to doughnuts, viewers will experience all the fun and tastiness of iconic snacks in the new culinary competition "Rewrapped," premiering Monday, April 21, at 8 p.m. on the Food Network.
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Tue, Mar 11th 2014 04:10 pm
Combine creative ingenuity with everyday items and you get the international phenomenon that is STOMP. The critically acclaimed show makes its Fallsview Casino debut in June as part of the casino's live entertainment lineup.
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Tue, Mar 11th 2014 04:00 pm
The Lake Effect Furies, travel team of the Queen City Roller Girls, look to make a statement at home against last year's Women's Flat Track Derby Association Division 2 Tournament hosts. Meanwhile, the Suicidal Saucies and Nickel City Knockouts battle for the top of the Queen City Roller Girls standings.
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Tue, Mar 11th 2014 04:00 pm
During the weekends of April 4-6 and 11-13, the wineries along the Niagara Wine Trail will participate in their annual wine and local food-pairing event, "Taste of the Trail." The popularity of this event has lead to its expansion to two weekends.
The concept of "Taste of the Trail" is to educate how wine can easily pair with each part of a meal. A sample from a local food vendor, or the winery's own favorite pairing, will be given at each location with a taste of three wines.
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Tue, Mar 11th 2014 11:45 am
HEALTHeLINK today announced the addition of Norman Fiorica, M.D., in Lewiston; Jude Violante, D.P.M. in Niagara Falls; Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Infectious Disease; and The Wound Center of Niagara to Western New York's clinical information exchange. Currently, more than 3,000 physicians and all of the hospitals throughout Western New York are connected to HEALTHeLINK to improve quality of care, enhance patient safety and reduce health care costs.
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Tue, Mar 11th 2014 11:45 am
Doctors, nurses and staff members from Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will battle on the ice as the hospitals challenge each other in a fun game of hockey to raise money for cancer research.
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Tue, Mar 11th 2014 11:45 am
On March 29, the Rotary Club of Niagara County Central will hold its third annual "Niagara Frontier Trivia Championship" at the Frontier Volunteer Fire Co., 2176 Liberty Drive, Niagara Falls. The emcee for the event will be Dennis George, "The Quiz Master." Doors open at 6 p.m.
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Tue, Mar 11th 2014 11:45 am
Beaders, crafters and jewelry makers are invited to attend the Innovative Bead Expo, held at The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls, 101 Old Falls St., Saturday, March 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, March 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The expo is open to the public. General admission is $4.
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Tue, Mar 11th 2014 11:45 am
The statistics are alarming.
According to a community report released by the John R. Oishei Foundation's Mobile Safety-Net Team, poverty in Niagara Falls is growing, while the city's population is shrinking.
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Mon, Mar 10th 2014 05:50 pm
Performing in "The Voice's" blind auditions is hard, but it's nothing compared to taking the stage for the "Battle Rounds" and the "Knockouts."
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Mon, Mar 10th 2014 05:40 pm
If "American Idol's" "thing" is to showcase less-talented singers in the hopes of getting a laugh from viewers, then "The Voice's" "thing" is to showcase more-talented singers in the hopes of inspiring viewers.
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Mon, Mar 10th 2014 02:10 pm
Niagara University's ROTC program was presented with the prestigious MacArthur Award Monday morning in recognition of its cadets' performance during the 2012-13 school year.
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Mon, Mar 10th 2014 02:05 pm
Coldwell Banker Integrity will host a free homebuyers seminar Saturday, March 15, at 11 a.m. inside the Lewiston Stone House, 755 Center St.
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Mon, Mar 10th 2014 02:00 pm
Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated bands Goo Goo Dolls and Daughtry will hit the road in June for an extensive summer amphitheater and arena tour. Also on the bill, performing an acoustic set, are Plain White T's.
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Mon, Mar 10th 2014 02:00 pm
Alzheimer's disease and other dementias gradually diminish a person's ability to communicate, which is devastating for the individual and their family. The Alzheimer's Association states communication with a person who has Alzheimer's and dementia requires patience, understanding and good listening skills.
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Mon, Mar 10th 2014 02:00 pm
Niagara Powerlifting Club members Dan Zahno and Nick Figura, both of Ransomville, and Penny Rodden, of Niagara Falls, all did well at the USPA Red Brick Bench Press Championship XI.
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Mon, Mar 10th 2014 01:55 pm
Tickets are now on sale for the second annual "BuffaLoveFest," an event featuring all things "Buffalo." "BuffaLoveFest" will take place Friday, May 30, from 5:30-9 p.m. at the Buffalo Zoo.
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Mon, Mar 10th 2014 01:55 pm
Despite a spring-like start to the week, AccuWeather.com reports winter and substantial snow will make a comeback across the Midwest and Northeast at midweek.
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