Thu, Aug 29th 2013 04:20 pm
The Grand Island Town Board recognized Islander Phyllis Lange at its meeting on Monday at Town Hall for her ministry to the poor in Buffalo since 1982.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 04:20 pm
The Grand Island Fun Center has added "festive" to its menu.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 04:20 pm
The Miracle League of Grand Island and Western New York welcomed units from Sheridan Park, Niagara Falls and Grand Island for the league's second annual firefighters day at the ball diamond in Veterans Park.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 04:20 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office responded to 142 calls from Aug. 10 to 16. Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 04:20 pm
The following incidents occurred from Aug. 12 to 18, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 36 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has now responded to 910 calls so far this year.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 04:20 pm
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 02:40 pm
NBC Sports Group will surround the 2013 NFL season, which kicks off one week from today on NBC, with multi-platform coverage across its unprecedented portfolio of assets. NFL coverage will include live game presentation on NBC with "Sunday Night Football," the No. 1 show in primetime TV.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 02:30 pm
Stroke and vascular disease is a leading cause of death and disability in the U.S. Yet, despite the considerable health risks, many vascular conditions often go undetected because there are no warning signs until a serious medical complication occurs.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 02:30 pm
The Niagara Falls Sports Hall of Fame voted in nine new inductees to comprise the Class of 2013 at a recent meeting of their board of directors. Those to be inducted are Brian Atamian, Joe Colosi, Frank Colucci, Ron DeLuca, Tom Manzi, Allan Schug, Robert (Red) Weber and Ron Zuccari.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 07:00 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has launched an education campaign at its 149 boat launching sites statewide urging boaters to help "Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers" by ridding their boats of potentially harmful invasive species before and after each visit to state park marinas and boat launches.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 07:00 am
Niagara Feline Friends is sponsoring a low-cost spay/neuter clinic for cats on Sunday, Sept. 15. The cost is $75, which includes the spay/neuter surgery, rabies and distemper shots.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 07:00 am
Five new Distinguished Student Scholarship recipients from Niagara County Community College will be showcased at the annual NCCC Foundation Scholarship Gala on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 12:10 am
Whether your musical palette drives you toward soothing vocals, engaging and upbeat showmanship or homegrown country roots, there's a strong and mighty fusion of all three in "Doreen Taylor Live: A Buffalo Homecoming Benefit."
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Wed, Aug 28th 2013 06:35 pm
The Buffalo Sabres have announced the team's games at the 2013 NHL Prospect Tournament, which runs Sept. 5-9 in Traverse City, Mich., will be broadcast on WWKB 1520 AM in Buffalo.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2013 06:35 pm
Mayor Ortt, Congressman Brian Higgins, former Congressman Thomas Reynolds, Sen. George Maziarz, City Attorney Shawn Nickerson and other local officials participated in a groundbreaking event for the long-awaited Meadow Drive Extension.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2013 06:30 pm
State Sen. Maziarz has announced that, starting today, residents of Niagara Falls will be able to track how the city is spending the casino revenue funds online. Expenditure information will be available on the senator's website.
"One of the main concerns I heard about the casino revenue from constituents was that they had no idea how it was being spent," Maziarz said.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2013 06:30 pm
In the cool morning hours of Saturday, Aug. 24, a crowd of men and women in military uniforms, hockey fans in jerseys and media with cameras gathered excitedly in one of the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station's hangars.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2013 01:25 pm
With the backdrop of a spectacular fireworks display, officials with the Seneca Nation of Indians and Seneca Gaming Corp. looked on with pride Tuesday night as the long-awaited Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino made its official debut in downtown Buffalo. The $130 million gaming facility becomes the latest attraction in the rapidly developing Cobblestone District along the Inner Harbor.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2013 01:25 pm
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is continuing its sponsorship of the Telluride Film Festival with a series of special events, including an exhibition highlighting the history of the festival at the Historic Sheridan Opera House. Telluride, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, runs Aug. 29 through Sept. 2.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2013 01:25 pm
Mo Rocca discovers treasured family recipes and a whole lot more from grandparents across the country in an all-new, 13-episode season of "My Grandmother's Ravioli," premiering Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 8 p.m. on Cooking Channel.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2013 01:25 pm
Tonight, a third cohort of 10 child care centers will become Niagara Quality Improvement Project ambassador centers.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2013 01:25 pm
Niagara County residents that put on their nation's uniform and served will have a chance to learn about the benefits available to them at a special veterans outreach event organized by County Legislator Chereé Copelin, R-LaSalle, and set for Thursday night.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2013 01:25 pm
At the Law Offices of William Mattar, the "Pencils 4 Schools" campaign is committed to donate thousands of pencils to schools that are in need of additional supplies for the 2013-14 school year.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2013 01:25 pm
The William Mattar "Buckle Your Belt Campaign" was created in hopes of encouraging students in Western New York to practice seatbelt safety while traveling in a motor vehicle.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2013 12:30 pm
VIDEO: ZZ Top closed the 2013 "Tuesday in the Park" concert series at Artpark with a mix of new songs and classics, including "Gimme All Your Lovin," "Sharp Dressed Man" and "Legs."
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 03:05 pm
North Tonawanda Meals on Wheels is selling " Save Around Buffalo 2013" coupon books until Dec. 15.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 03:00 pm
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 03:00 pm
The Niagara Wheatfield Football Booster Club (Niagara Wheatfield Football Families Association) is presently having a fundraiser to raise approximately $10,000 to cover the cost of helmets and uniforms for the high school varsity and junior varsity football teams.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 03:00 pm
This fall, many youngsters are getting ready to embark on one of their biggest adventures: starting school.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 03:00 pm
Richard and Claire Knowles, currently of Lewiston and formerly of Wheatfield, have made literary news.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:45 pm
On Tuesday, Aug. 13, two lucky shoppers were given the opportunity to shop-'til-they-drop at DiMino Tops Lewiston.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:40 pm
Members of the community are invited to bring their classic cars and take part in Northgate Health Care Facility's fourth annual "Car Show and 1950s Night" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 7264 Nash Road, North Wheatfield.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:15 pm
The father-daughter team of Andrew "Lucky" Larson and Andrea "Louie" Larson were named winners of the inaugural season of the NBC adventure reality-competition series "Get Out Alive with Bear Grylls." For coming in first place, the Larsons received a grand prize of $500,000.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:15 pm
Thirteen NFL players will join six-time Grammy Award-winner and multi-platinum recording artist Carrie Underwood for her performance of "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night," the opening theme for primetime television's No. 1 program, "Sunday Night Football," on NBC.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:15 pm
The zombie outbreak that has infected American popular culture will spread to the University at Buffalo this fall.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:15 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today joined elected officials and community leaders from New York to celebrate the implementation of a key component of the state's innovative program for preventing prescription drug abuse.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:15 pm
Cedar Point amusement park/resort, known around the world for its record-breaking collection of rides and roller coasters, has announced several plans for the 2014 season, including introducing two new family rides, changes to the park's Camp Snoopy area and more details on a two-year renovation project to Hotel Breakers.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:15 pm
The Niagara Tourism and Convention Corp. is thrilled to announce two staff changes.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:15 pm
The Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation held its 16th annual "Celebrity Bartending" fundraiser at the Brickyard Pub & B.B.Q., raising more than $17,000 for people with developmental disabilities.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:15 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announces upcoming rabies clinics, conducted by the Erie County Department of Health in association with the Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society and the SPCA Serving Erie County. Free rabies vaccinations are available for dogs, cats and ferrets.
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