Mon, Mar 10th 2014 01:55 pm
The Buffalo Philharmonic announced Monday it has surpassed its subscription sales record, in both dollars and in the number of subscribers.
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Mon, Mar 10th 2014 01:55 pm
As many as 2,000 engineers will visit Western New York in August to participate in a four-day conference in downtown Buffalo focusing on advanced manufacturing and design.
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Mon, Mar 10th 2014 01:55 pm
Lockport Community Television will hold its next orientation session at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, at its studio, 293 Niagara St., Lockport.
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Mon, Mar 10th 2014 07:00 am
On Thursday, March 13, at 7 p.m., Tom Keefer and Celtic Cross will present a Celtic concert for the whole family at Wilson High School Auditorium. This event will feature Wilson High School student Evan Keefer, "The Bagpiper Of Wilson."
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Sat, Mar 8th 2014 09:35 pm
Lewiston kicked its winter blues this weekend with the second annual Lewiston Cocktail Festival. Large groups of village visitors lined the sidewalks, as more than 1,000 people patronized 10 participating eateries Friday and Saturday.
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Sat, Mar 8th 2014 09:10 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team recalled defenseman Chad Ruhwedel from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League on an emergency basis.
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Sat, Mar 8th 2014 02:00 pm
Lewiston residents can debate which pizzeria is best, where they'd rather grab a drink after work or hang out on weekends. Where time and money are spent will vary depending on the person. One unquestioned, undeniable certainty is that almost every one of them will set foot inside DiMino Tops Lewiston to grocery shop.
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Sat, Mar 8th 2014 02:00 pm
Across Facebook, Artpark patrons are frantically searching for an emoticon to represent a jaw dropping to the floor.
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Sat, Mar 8th 2014 07:00 am
St. Peter R.C. School hosts its annual grand gala auction and dinner Saturday, March 22. "An Angelic Evening" will be had by all in attendance at 5 p.m. inside the Four Points By Sheraton, 7001 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls. The evening includes a basket raffle, silent and live auctions.
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Sat, Mar 8th 2014 07:00 am
The 2013-14 winter to forget is finally starting to exit and become forgotten. With warming temperatures at hand, there's even a few tinges 'o green slowly starting to appear.
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Sat, Mar 8th 2014 07:00 am
A new law effective May 1 requires all individuals born on or after May 1, 1996, to successfully complete an approved course in boater education in order to operate a motorboat.
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Sat, Mar 8th 2014 07:00 am
Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls is hosting its annual basket raffle on Saturday, March 8, at the school, 1055 Military Road. Doors open at 10 a.m. and drawings for the baskets begin at 7 p.m.
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Sat, Mar 8th 2014 07:00 am
Nationally syndicated morning talk show "LIVE with Kelly and Michael" announces the lineup of guests who will join hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan during the week of March 10-14.
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Sat, Mar 8th 2014 07:00 am
The Aquarium of Niagara is celebrating the 23rd annual "Penguin Days" March with a penguin photography contest. This year one top winner will be chosen from all entries. In addition, a first- and second-place winner will be selected in two age categories: adult: (12 and older) and child (11 and under).
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Sat, Mar 8th 2014 07:00 am
On March 12, students across Western New York will be able to experience a Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra "Music For Youth" concert from the comfort of their own classrooms.
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Sat, Mar 8th 2014 07:00 am
Former "Beverly Hills, 90210" star Jennie Garth joins Clinton Kelly on "The Chew" and prepares a savory layered dish with mushrooms and polenta. She also discusses her new book, "Deep Thoughts from a Hollywood Blonde."
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Fri, Mar 7th 2014 09:00 pm
Sometimes it takes a bit of vision to get a good idea off the ground.
Skip Mazenauer purchased the Grand Island Dispatch, believing he could make the publication a success and wanting to make sure his hometown wasn't left without local news from its own newspaper.
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Fri, Mar 7th 2014 08:55 pm
The Aquarium of Niagara held its annual fundraising event "SEAsonings - The Original Taste of Niagara" on Thursday. Featured were samplings of food and beverages, as well as the premier of a new sea lion show.
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Fri, Mar 7th 2014 08:55 pm
The Lewiston Democratic Committee has announced it will be honoring Town of Lewiston Supervisor Dennis Brochey as its Lewiston Democrat of the Year for 2014 at a brunch on Sunday, April 6, at the Niagara Falls Country Club.
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Fri, Mar 7th 2014 08:55 pm
Participants in the Grand Island Relay For Life were asked to light a fire within at a kickoff meeting Wednesday at Connor Middle School.
The kickoff begins the season for the annual Relay, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.
Lynn Dingey, co-chair of GI Relay For Life, said the 2014 event will run at Veterans Park, May 31 at 2 p.m. to June 1 at 2 a.m. She asked those at the meeting to work to make the 2014 event "bigger and better."
Casey Dahlstrom was named the 2014 honorary survivor at the kickoff, while Mary Dunbar-Daluisio spoke on behalf of caregivers.
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Fri, Mar 7th 2014 08:50 pm
Grand Island Town Engineer John Whitney received the Charles W. Nichols Award from the American Public Works Association, New York chapter, western branch, at its recent 2014 awards banquet. The APWA is a group of engineers who honor their peers for exemplary work; seven project awards and three individual awards were presented.
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Fri, Mar 7th 2014 08:50 pm
Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick announces his fourth annual Valentines for Veterans program was once again a great success, creating thousands of cards for local veterans and active servicemen and women.
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Fri, Mar 7th 2014 08:50 pm
The Lewiston No. 2 Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary will hold a pasta and meatball dinner and basket auction to benefit Lewiston No. 2 firefighters Saturday, March 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the firehall, 1705 Saunders Settlement Road.
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Fri, Mar 7th 2014 08:50 pm
David Karwick of Key Investment Services has received the Citizen of the Year Award from the Town of Niagara Business and Professional Association, honoring him for his dedication to volunteer service.
"There's nothing more satisfying than giving back to the community, making it a better place and helping those in need," said Karwick, accepting the award and crediting KeyBank for encouraging community commitment and volunteerism in its employees.
"We take pride in the many contributions our dedicated employees make in volunteering their time, energies and expertise to improving the communities we serve," said Gary Quenneville, president, Western New York Region, KeyBank.
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Fri, Mar 7th 2014 08:50 pm
Honorably discharged veterans living in Niagara County are now eligible for discounts at the Catholic Cemeteries of Buffalo.
Veterans who enroll in the program through the Niagara County Clerk's office are eligible for a 20 percent discount on all services at any of the Catholic cemeteries, including Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Lewiston and Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Lockport.
"By participating in this worthwhile program, we are able to honor the selfless service of these brave men and women," said Carmen Colao, diocesan director of Catholic Cemeteries. "We are proud to recognize the countless sacrifices they have made on behalf of freedom."
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Fri, Mar 7th 2014 08:45 pm
The Rev. Dr. Gregory Hogg will present a talk on "My Personal Re-formation" at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 1073 Saunders Settlement Road, Lewiston.
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Fri, Mar 7th 2014 08:45 pm
The Niagara Falls Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians will celebrate Irish Heritage on Sunday, March 9, with a traditional Irish breakfast at St. Raphael Parish, (formerly St. Teresa's), 1018 College Ave., Niagara Falls, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Fri, Mar 7th 2014 08:45 pm
Volunteers from the board of the Friends of the Youngstown Free Library announce a fundraiser will be held Saturday, March 29, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Lewiston Event Center, 845 Cayuga St.
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Fri, Mar 7th 2014 08:15 pm
New York State Sen. Mark Grisanti today recognized MS Awareness Week as it is continues to be celebrated in New York until Sunday, March 9.
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Fri, Mar 7th 2014 08:15 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Auxiliary President Jane Grenke, right, and Vice President for Operations Patricia Berggren, center, presented a $100,000 auxiliary gift to medical center Vice President for Foundation and Community Relations Ann Marie Tucker.
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Fri, Mar 7th 2014 08:15 pm
The Buffalo Sabres and the Telly Awards have announced "Beyond Blue & Gold," a video series that takes fans behind the scenes of the Sabres organization, has won seven 2014 Telly Awards. The series, which won three Telly Awards in 2013, took home four silver and three bronze awards in 2014 for seven episodes that spanned the series' first and second seasons.
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Fri, Mar 7th 2014 08:10 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has recalled forwards Luke Adam and Nicolas Deslauriers from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League. The forwards have been recalled on an emergency basis due to injuries.
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Fri, Mar 7th 2014 08:10 pm
Western New York country music station WYRK presents a double-headline bill featuring Willie Nelson and Alison Krauss & Union Station Saturday, June 7, at Artpark in Lewiston (450 S. Fourth St.).
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Fri, Mar 7th 2014 08:10 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the final installment of the team's fourth-annual "Power Play Luncheon" series will take place at noon Friday, March 28.
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Fri, Mar 7th 2014 08:10 pm
Marking National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman released the list of the top 10 consumer fraud complaints received by his in 2013. In addition to highlighting the scams most reported by New Yorkers, the attorney general offered tips on how to avoid them in the future.
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Fri, Mar 7th 2014 08:10 pm
ACM nominees Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, George Strait, Keith Urban and The Band Perry are scheduled to perform on the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.
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Fri, Mar 7th 2014 08:00 pm
Air Force Reserve Col. Steven B. Parker assumed command of the 914th Airlift Wing from Col. Walter Gordon on March 1.
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Fri, Mar 7th 2014 08:00 pm
Emily Piriz was eliminated Thursday on "American Idol XIII" after she received the fewest of the more than 70 million votes. From Orlando, Fla., the 18-year-old sang "Let's Get Loud" on Wednesday night's "Home"-themed performance show.
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Thu, Mar 6th 2014 07:00 pm
There's a green ogre lurking at Niagara-Wheatfield High School, both literally and figuratively. There's also four young princesses with long red braids, sometimes they're green and sometimes not.
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Thu, Mar 6th 2014 02:55 pm
A blockbuster spring entertainment lineup for Seneca Casinos just got better. Country legend Kenny Rogers is booked for an April 26 performance at Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel, and a full lineup for May is set - with high-profile acts including The Osmonds, Justin Hayward from The Moody Blues, Jimmie Vaughan, Dion, and Katey Sagal and the Forest Rangers.
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