Fri, Mar 1st 2013 01:10 pm
The following is a sampling of calls received by the Town of Niagara Police between Feb. 19 and 24. During that time period, patrols answered 124 calls.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 01:05 pm
Family and friends of Mark W. Farrell will be hosting a benefit to help out with his growing medical expenses on Sunday, March 3, from 2 to 6 p.m. at St. Vincent De Paul (St. Leo site), 2748 Military Road, Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 01:00 pm
Wheatfield's St. Johnsburg Volunteer Fire Co. was bustling with activity as the community responded to help one of their own.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 01:00 pm
The Niagara University Family Business Center will present a breakfast forum, "When Disaster Strikes, Are You Prepared?", for private and family owned businesses on Tuesday, March 5.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 01:00 pm
Smokin' Eagles leaders Roy "Honcho" Gregory of Wheatfield and Robert Giordano of Lewiston were a part of the Community BBQ held at the former St. George's Anglo Catholic Church at 1910 Falls St., in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 01:00 pm
What started as a small, annual tradition among friends will become a community event on March 9 when Communify: Buffalo hosts a "Spring Clothing Exchange" at the Pierce Arrow Film & Arts Center, 1685 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 12:55 pm
Nominating petitions for persons interested in running for a seat on the Starpoint Central School District Board of Education are now available.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 12:55 pm
Applications for the 2013 Non-Traditional Student Scholarship are now available from the Zonta Club of Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 12:55 pm
The Wheatfield Town Board on Monday joined the Niagara County Legislature and other municipalities across the state in calling for repeal of the NY SAFE Act.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 12:50 pm
A Dumpster fire outside the SPCA of Niagara on Lockport Road in Wheatfield Tuesday afternoon will result in some extra security measures at the facility.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 12:50 pm
The Town of Niagara Lions Club celebrated its 60th anniversary at Antonio's Banquet Hall in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 09:40 am
Niagara University has announced that Thomas A. Chambers, Ph.D., has been promoted to the position of associate vice president for academic affairs.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 07:00 am
Janet E. (Snyder) Hobba, 80, of Grand Island, went to be with her Lord and Savior in eternal rest on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, following a long illness.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 07:00 am
Grand Island resident Leah E. (Boyd) Gollwitzer entered into rest Feb. 25, 2013.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 07:00 am
The following activity occurred Monday, Feb. 18, to Sunday, Feb. 24, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 102 response calls during this period.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 07:00 am
As part of a comprehensive effort by the Obama administration to involve more of the country's youth in science, technology, engineering and math studies, known as STEM, the U.S. Department of Transportation has requested proposals from college and high school students for unique scientific and engineering innovations in aviation and aerospace.
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Thu, Feb 28th 2013 09:45 pm
VIDEO: In front of a crowd of nearly 10,000 people in Abany, Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-C-Lewiston, called Thursday for the repeal of the controversial SAFE Act.
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Thu, Feb 28th 2013 09:45 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced Thursday that MSG will air new episodes of "Beyond Blue & Gold," a video series that takes fans behind the scenes of the Sabres organization, beginning this Saturday, March 2, at 2 p.m.
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Thu, Feb 28th 2013 09:40 pm
A four-student team from Niagara University claimed the silver medal at the CFA Investment Research Challenge, held Feb. 19 at Canisius College.
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Thu, Feb 28th 2013 09:40 pm
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released this statement on Thursday:
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Thu, Feb 28th 2013 09:35 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, voted in support of S. 74, the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Thursday. The bill had previously passed in the Senate with a vote of 78-22 and now heads to the White House for the president's signature.
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Thu, Feb 28th 2013 09:35 pm
On Thursday, Congresswoman Louise M. Slaughter, D-NY, an original author of the landmark Violence Against Women Act, hailed the House of Representatives' bipartisan 286-138 vote to strengthen VAWA and extend the law's protections to LGBT, Native American and immigrant victims.
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Thu, Feb 28th 2013 09:35 pm
Congressman Chris Collins, NY-27, released this statement on Thursday:
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Thu, Feb 28th 2013 09:35 pm
Adult contestants and kid participants Biingo, Lindsay and Sunny all reveal their new looks at home with family and friends for first time ever on the series.
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Thu, Feb 28th 2013 07:30 pm
During a Wednesday taping of WBBZ-TV's "Political Buzz," Carl Paladino, president of Ellicott Development and former Republican candidate for governor, announced he is running for a seat on the Buffalo School Board.
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Thu, Feb 28th 2013 07:45 am
Thursday from Las Vegas, the second group of "American Idol" girl semifinalists faced the "Sudden Death Round." Then, in a dramatic conclusion, judges Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban announced the final five girls who will join the 10 semifinalists announced last week in this season's Top 20.
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Thu, Feb 28th 2013 07:00 am
The Buffalo History Museum presents "Giants of Buffalo," a brand new discussion series that spotlights specific industries and Western New York individuals who have made extraordinary contributions in their field. The first round of this kickoff series is in collaboration with the Buffalo Broadcasters Association, Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame and Buffalo Music Hall of Fame.
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Thu, Feb 28th 2013 07:00 am
"Home Is Where The Art Is," a fundraising event for the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, will feature a basket raffle, and art auction on Sunday afternoon, March 10. Organizers said they hope to have 200 baskets and fine art pieces. They are looking for contributed fine art, art prints, company gift cards, gift certificates and/or gift baskets
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Thu, Feb 28th 2013 07:00 am
Naxos Music has released the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra's recording of five of Duke Ellington's orchestral works.
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Wed, Feb 27th 2013 07:00 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued an open letter Wednesday to doctors, pharmacists and other medical professionals alerting them that the prescription painkiller hydrocodone is now a Schedule II controlled substance under New York state law.
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Wed, Feb 27th 2013 06:35 pm
The most popular recording artists among kids and tweens will be celebrated during the Radio Disney Music Awards, Saturday, April 27, at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE. Selena Gomez, Bridgit Mendler, Cody Simpson, Austin Mahone and Coco Jones are scheduled to perform at the event.
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Wed, Feb 27th 2013 06:35 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, spoke on the Floor of the House of Representatives detailing the stress sequestration would put on the nation's borders and the impact that would have on Western New Yorkers and the local economy.
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Wed, Feb 27th 2013 06:35 pm
Quadruple-platinum, Billboard chart-topper and "American Idol" winner Phillip Phillips will perform his second single, "Gone, Gone, Gone," from his debut album, "The World From The Side Of The Moon," on "American Idol" Thursday, March 14 (8 p.m.), on FOX. "Gone, Gone, Gone" also will serve as the "goodbye" song of the season and will be featured when the "American Idol" finalists are eliminated week by week.
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Wed, Feb 27th 2013 06:05 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-C-Lewiston, passed legislation Wednesday to enhance transparency at the New York Power Authority. Ceretto, a co-sponsor of Assembly bill 4017, noted the legislation will provide increased oversight at NYPA by standardizing the annual report, making it similar to the report electric corporations currently file under the public service law.
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Wed, Feb 27th 2013 10:45 am
The Diana Krall show scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 27, at UB Center for the Arts has been cancelled due to an upper respiratory infection.
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Wed, Feb 27th 2013 07:00 am
Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in upstate New York, northern Pennsylvania and western Vermont, recently received state and national honors for its outstanding efforts in the merchandising and marketing of its beef category in Tops stores.
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Wed, Feb 27th 2013 07:00 am
The Conservative Committee of Grand Island invites the public to attend round 2 of "The Right to Bear Arms Debate" at the Holiday Inn Grand Island on Thursday, March 7, from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Tue, Feb 26th 2013 06:30 pm
Season three of Food Network's top-rated series "Chopped All-Stars" debuts Sunday, April 7, at 9 p.m., as 16 culinary competitors battle it out for the title of all-star champion and a $50,000 prize for the winner's charity.
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Tue, Feb 26th 2013 06:10 pm
The Rotary Club of Grand Island at its meeting on Wednesday at the Buffalo Launch Club and received a presentation from Heather Maras, social worker at Kaegebein and Huth Road elementary schools, on the Grand Island Central School District's efforts to combat bullying behavior in students.
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Tue, Feb 26th 2013 06:00 pm
Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick has announced his third annual Valentines for Veterans program generated thousands of cards as a result of the hard work of schools located within the district he represents.
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