Thu, Sep 5th 2013 04:00 pm
The board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present Honorary Awards to Angela Lansbury, Steve Martin and Piero Tosi, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Angelina Jolie. All four awards will be presented at the Academy's fifth annual Governors Awards on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:45 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced that members of the Sabres organization will visit the Niagara Health System's St. Catharines hospital site as part of the team's second annual "Invade Canada Caravan" tour next Monday, Sept. 9.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:25 pm
The Lower Niagara Women of the Moose Chapter 1940 recently presented a $200 check to the Mount St. Mary's Foundation in support of the hospital's Center for Women.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:25 pm
"Halloween Wars" is back for a third hair-raising season on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 9 p.m. Over the course of four "deliciously frightening" episodes, five teams consisting of a pumpkin-carving expert, a cake artist and candy craftsman battle it out to create heart-stopping Halloween-themed displays out of pumpkin, cake and sugar.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:25 pm
Two of "AGT's" most popular winners, Terry Fator and Olate Dogs, return to perform on NBC's "America's Got Talent" results show, Wednesday, Sept. 11 (9 p.m.).
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:25 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, was in Washington, D.C., this week for a House committee on foreign affairs hearing on the situation in Syria.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:25 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, will present LehrerDance on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 8 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus. The performance is sponsored by M&T Bank. There will be a pre-performance talk at 7:15 p.m.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:25 pm
Four pairs of television's biggest performers have been unveiled as additional presenters for the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:25 pm
With football season set to begin, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has issued a consumer alert on the risk of concussions to young football players. Head injuries, including concussions, can happen at any time on the field of play, regardless of the type of helmet being worn.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:20 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, presents Joe Satriani with special guest Steve Morse Band on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $64, $51, $41 and $31.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:20 pm
Niagara Falls resident Rose Ann Hirsch will speak at the Tuesday, Sept. 24, membership dinner meeting of the Niagara Frontier Chapter of New York State Women. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at Pane's Restaurant, 984 Payne Ave., North Tonawanda. Dinner is $19.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:00 pm
If you're having a little trouble with your dog's behavior, instruction and rehabilitation from an expert might help. United K9 Professionals and the New Jersey "Dog Whisperer," Janice Wolfe, will be in Lewiston on Saturday, Sept. 14, Sunday, Sept. 15, for two days of seminars and hands-on instruction. They will present a program, open to the public, at The Lewiston Senior Center, corner of Pletcher and River roads.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 07:00 am
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School has announced the appointment of a new director of special events: Kristin R. Hall.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 12:05 am
State Sen. George Maziarz, alongside Niagara County legislators Cherée Copelin and Kathryn Palka Lance, will host an e-recycle and document-shredding event from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Summit Park Mall parking lot.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 12:05 am
The Buffalo Sabres have announced forward Mikhail Grigorenko will not participate in the upcoming 2013 NHL Prospect Tournament in Traverse City, Mich.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 11:55 pm
"LIVE with Kelly and Michael" is celebrating Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan's first anniversary now through Sept. 13. As such, fans will have their chance to join in the festivities with "LIVE's Biggest Fan Search."
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 11:55 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, in an effort to get the redesign of the Robert Moses Parkway started, discussed the project with Gov. Andrew Cuomo during his visit to Lockport last week, and followed up with a letter to the governor. The meeting took place prior to the governor's press conference on flood relief.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 11:55 pm
The 2013 Conference on the Environment is slated to kick off in Buffalo on Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Adam's Mark Hotel when Gord Downie - frontman for The Tragically Hip - presents an evening of song and conversation on the environment.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 11:55 pm
East Aurora will play host to the Greater East Aurora Chamber of Commerce's 2nd annual Taste of East Aurora on Saturday, Sept. 14. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Main Street, between Olean Road and Riley streets, will come alive with wonderful taste tempting samples of the finest cuisine available in the greater East Aurora area.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 11:55 pm
Following a tour of Olcott and Wilson harbors, Congressman Chris Collins joined with state and local leaders to highlight the urgent need to maintain and protect local harbors along Lake Ontario's south shoreline.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 06:55 pm
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School conducted extensive faculty and staff development Tuesday, in preparation for a strong and progressive school year.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 02:40 pm
Fifteen inspiring contestants - including the show's first celebrity player, Ruben Studdard; an uplifting "Second Chances" theme; and fun, new creative elements ignite season 15 of NBC's popular series "The Biggest Loser," premiering Tuesday, Oct. 8 (8 p.m.).
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 02:35 pm
The New York Power Authority today announced that roadwork renovations will begin Monday, Sept. 9, for major improvements along South Access Road leading to the admission-free fishing pier at the Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 02:35 pm
The Environmental Media Association has announced the Screen Actors Guild Awards as an honoree for the EMA Green Production Award at the 23rd Annual Environmental Media Awards.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 02:35 pm
NBC Sports Group rolls out the new "Sunday Night Football" bus this week with stops in North Texas, prior to the Giants-Cowboys "SNF" opener on Sept. 8.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 02:35 pm
This fall, the stars of RiffTrax - Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett (best known for the groundbreaking "Mystery Science Theater 3000") - are back for a hilarious, never-before-seen take on the George Romero zombie movie "Night of the Living Dead."
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 02:35 pm
The cast for the new season of "Dancing with the Stars" was announced this morning on "Good Morning America." The lineup of stars - including a sitcom legend, a reality mega-star, a football champion and a pop music sensation - will perform for the first time on live national television with their professional partners during the two-hour season premiere of "DWTS" Monday, Sept. 16, (8-10:01 p.m.) on the ABC Television Network.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 07:00 am
Whether you and your furry best friend are brand new in town and want to see the sights, or you'd just like to venture out using public transportation, you'll be pleased to know that many bus lines, subways and trains in cities across the country and in Canada do accommodate pet travel.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 07:00 am
State University of New York, Empire State College, will hold public information sessions about its associate and bachelor's degree programs at its Niagara Frontier Center, Appletree Business Park, 2875 Union Road, Cheektowaga, on:
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 10:50 pm
Congressman Chris Collins, NY-27, announced today his sponsorship of the bipartisan Cider Industry Deserves Equal Regulation Act (H.R. 2921), commonly known as the CIDER Act.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 02:30 pm
In response to notifications that the Buffalo VA Medical Center's Childcare Service Center will be closed on Sept. 30, 2013, Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, called on congressional leaders to include continued funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs child care pilot program in a continuing resolution for fiscal year 2014.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 02:25 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced the arrival of yurts at Four Mile Creek State Park. The public is invited to check out these newest accommodations on Friday, Sept. 6, from 5 until 7 p.m., as well as Saturday, Sept. 7, and Sunday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 02:25 pm
As part of the Lewiston Discovery Series, the Lewiston Council on the Arts will present the "Art of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle" at 7 p.m. on Sept. 18 at the Historic Lewiston Opera Hall, 732 Center St.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 02:25 pm
The Amherst Senior Citizens Foundation has announced the winners of two awards honoring individuals whose positive contributions have helped to improve the welfare and vitality of local senior citizens.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 02:25 pm
Offering both beginner and intermediate/advanced carving classes, the Carrousel Museum has the perfect opportunity for both skilled carvers and those who have never touched a chisel.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 02:25 pm
The New York State Center for Assisted Living has announced the state of New York resolution proclaiming Sept. 8-14, 2013, as Assisted Living Week, in conjunction with National Assisted Living Week.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 01:45 pm
The Barenaked Ladies have announced their headlining fall tour dates. The tour - with special guests Whitehorse - kicks off at the State Theatre in Minneapolis and includes additional stops in cities including New York City; Atlantic City, N.J.; Austin, Texas; and Buffalo (Nov. 6 at UB Center for the Arts).
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 01:45 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, announces its fall 2013 season. All performances will be held in the Mainstage Theatre located at the Center for the Arts on the UB North (Amherst) Campus.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 01:45 pm
NBCSN will launch a new, weekly half-hour NFL studio show- "FNIA Coach's Clicker" - on Wednesday, Sept. 11, which dovetails off "Football Night in America," the most-watched pre-game show in sports.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 01:00 pm
"Idol" veteran Randy Jackson returns as in-house mentor; Ryan Seacrest continues reign as host.
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