Sat, Nov 16th 2013 12:15 am
At a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Grand Island, governor of District 7090, Kevin Crouse, called the club "exemplary," and so much so that the community should be called "Grand Rotary Island." Crouse was in town on his annual visit to the Island.
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Sat, Nov 16th 2013 12:15 am
The Grand Island Town Board issued a proclamation naming the month of November 2013 American Legion Membership Month.
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Sat, Nov 16th 2013 12:10 am
All four incumbents in Grand Island political races were re-elected Tuesday in the general election.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2013 11:45 pm
Matt Lauer sat down with Brett Favre in an exclusive interview to air Monday, Nov. 18 on NBC's "Today." The legendary quarterback and future hall-of-famer spoke to Lauer in an in-depth discussion about concussions, his future, and the Miami Dolphins' bullying scandal.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2013 11:45 pm
Julian Lennon, son of The Beatles legend John Lennon, will perform live in Studio 57 tomorrow, Nov. 16, on "CBS This Morning: Saturday."
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Fri, Nov 15th 2013 11:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, introduced H.R.3452 the Furthering Access and Networks for Sports Act of 2013, the House of Representatives version of a bill backed by senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.) in the Senate.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2013 11:45 pm
Nutritional epidemiologist Youfa Wang, an internationally recognized expert in childhood nutrition and obesity, has been named professor and chair of the University at Buffalo department of social and preventive medicine in the School of Public Health and Health Professions.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2013 11:40 pm
The Town of Lewiston Recreation Department reports it is now taking applications for rentals at the Lewiston Family Ice Rink for December and January of this winter. "Days available are very limited. Rentals can be used for any type of party or approved ice activity, including birthday parties," said Mike Dashineau, town parks and recreation director.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2013 11:40 pm
The annual Ransomville Lighting of the Wreaths will take place Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, at various locations.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2013 11:35 pm
Before Dennis Brochey is sworn-in as supervisor in the Town of Lewiston on Jan. 1, 2014, he will resign his position as a Village of Lewiston trustee. This will create an opening on the municipality's governing body.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2013 11:25 pm
The guests of honor, Matthew Donovan and Michelle Hess, along with the benefit committee, would like to extend their most sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed to their fundraiser.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2013 11:00 pm
Houghton College is the first and only college in the eastern U.S. to offer a loan repayment assistance program to all incoming first year students in the 2014-15 school year.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2013 07:00 am
Four-time NFL MVP Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos (8-1) host Alex Smith and the AFC West-leading Kansas City Chiefs (9-0), at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, in Denver on NBC's "Sunday Night Football." Coverage begins with "Football Night In America" at 7 p.m. on NBC.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2013 07:00 am
Maksim Chmerkovskiy returns to the ballroom and for the first time participates as guest judge alongside Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli on "Dancing with the Stars" first ever plugged/unplugged night Monday, Nov. 18 (8 p.m.).
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Fri, Nov 15th 2013 07:00 am
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of one of the most historic moments in music and television, The Recording Academy, AEG Ehrlich Ventures and CBS will present "The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to The Beatles."
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Fri, Nov 15th 2013 07:00 am
Nine-time Grammy Award winner Sheryl Crow will sing with two-time Grammy winner Darius Rucker, plus Platinum recording artists Florida Georgia Line also are set to perform at the American Country Awards airing live from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas Tuesday, Dec. 10 (8 p.m.), on FOX.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2013 07:00 am
The Buffalo History Museum presents its 10th annual local author book-signing event Saturday, Nov. 30, from noon until 2 p.m. at One Museum Court (Elmwood Avenue and Nottingham Terrace).
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Fri, Nov 15th 2013 07:00 am
While YMCA Buffalo Niagara's "Turkey Trot" is officially sold out, organizers still need help in making this event a success.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2013 07:00 am
The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy will be restoring a long-lost garden to Riverside Park. The project, now called RiverRock Gardens, is underway and, once completed, will boast 13,000 square-feet of new pathways, more than 1,100 shrubs and 1,000 perennials, all of which follow a historic plant plan from 1898.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2013 07:00 am
The Buffalo Sabres have announced the proceeds from this year's 10th annual Sabres Alumni Fall Wine Festival will benefit breast cancer care causes throughout Western New York.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2013 07:00 am
The Niagara Hospice Alliance will host its annual Light-A-Life Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 4 p.m., under the Dominic Lariccia Family Pavilion behind Niagara Hospice House, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2013 06:55 am
NBC will present the 12th annual edition of its popular holiday special The National Dog Show Presented by Purina on Thanksgiving Day (noon-2 p.m. in all time zones) following the telecast of NBC's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2013 12:00 am
Niagara County Community College will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address on Tuesday, Nov. 19, on the Sanborn campus, in the Arts and Media Theater, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2013 12:00 am
The Town of Niagara still does not have an approved budget for 2014.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2013 12:00 am
The Niagara County SPCA is pairing with local veterans' groups and representatives from Niagara University to bring healing to veterans in the community and animals in the animal shelter.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2013 05:40 pm
Artpark & Company has changed the date for next summer's "Aladdin & Other Enchanting Tales" to accommodate local school groups.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2013 05:40 pm
City of North Tonawanda Mayor Robert G. Ortt, along with Doug Taylor, president/CEO of Taylor Devices and other local officials, held a grand opening "ribbon-cutting" event at Taylor Devices' facilities located in the Buffalo Bolt business park.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2013 05:40 pm
With increasing numbers of health care professionals urging patients to use medical credit cards to pay for treatments not covered by their insurance plans, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today issued a consumer alert on the risks associated with health care financing.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2013 05:40 pm
Niagara University presented awards to the fourth-longest tenured president in the institution's proud history and the second-largest hospital system in Western New York during its annual President's Scholarship Dinner at the Seneca Niagara Casino Hotel and Event Center.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2013 05:35 pm
With winter approaching and temperatures dropping, demand is once again on the rise at the Community Soup Kitchen, operated by Community Missions Inc.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2013 05:35 pm
The Peace Islands Institute and the Turkish Cultural Center at Buffalo are holding the fifth annual Friendship Dinner and Awards Ceremony in Niagara University's Castellani Art Museum on Nov. 18 at 6 p.m.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2013 05:35 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has been awarded a $500,000, three-year grant from the New York State Office of Mental Health to operate a "Get Well/Stay Well" program to serve seniors residing in the Niagara community. The project will be operated in collaboration with The Dale Association, a well-known provider of mental health and elderly services in Niagara County.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2013 05:30 pm
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. board of directors met and adopted a modified general project plan for Canalside. The vote marks an important step forward for the Aud block and the City Street Restoration project.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2013 05:30 pm
The Boys and Girls Club of Niagara Falls will host "An Evening of Fine Cuisine and Great Fashion," a fundraiser, Friday, Nov. 15, from 5 to 9 p.m., at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, 28 Old Falls St. The event seeks to generate money for the educational organization.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2013 05:30 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins spoke today on the House Floor in honor of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2013 05:30 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, welcomed continued momentum on the project to transform Ohio Street into a riverfront parkway following City of Buffalo Common Council approval on the contract.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2013 05:30 pm
Niagara University's Vincentian tradition is making a positive impact around the world. To showcase the good work being done by students, faculty, staff and alumni, the university is hosting a one-day summit Nov. 21.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2013 03:45 pm
News from the Town of Lewiston finds Steve Reiter has opted to step down as supervisor and from overseeing the town water department. Gary Catlin has assumed both duties.
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Wed, Nov 13th 2013 01:45 pm
The Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School community celebrated Veterans Day with a flag-raising ceremony conducted by members of the Niagara Falls Air Reserve 914th Airlift Wing.
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Wed, Nov 13th 2013 01:45 pm
New York State Sen. George Maziarz will present a free Niagara County business fair Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 7-9 p.m. at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, 28 Old Falls St. Attendance is free and check-in begins at 6:45 p.m.
The event, co-sponsored by Maziarz, the Niagara County Community College Small Business Development Center and the Niagara USA Chamber, brings together numerous business resources, including local business associations, economic development partners and other local business owners.
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