Fri, Sep 14th 2012 07:00 am
The Cristoforo Colombo Society announces the honorees for the annual Columbian Award Dinner Dance to be held on Saturday, Oct. 13, in the Society's Banquet Hall, 2223 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Sep 14th 2012 07:00 am
The Wheatfield Lions Club's Five Senses Nature Park on Ward Road was dedicated in honor of the late Henry Scibisz of Wheatfield on Sept. 9. Scibisz was founder of the club and promoted the establishment of the park.
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Thu, Sep 13th 2012 04:25 pm
The following is a sampling of calls received by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office from Wheatfield and the Town of Niagara between Aug. 27 and Sept. 2.
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Thu, Sep 13th 2012 04:25 pm
The following is a sampling of calls received by the Town of Niagara Police between Aug. 31 and Sept. 6. During that time period, the police received 175 calls.
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Thu, Sep 13th 2012 04:25 pm
Wheatfield residents Jesse Gooch and Kevin Garlock didn't have a bottle of champagne to christen the new recycled rubber path at the Niagara County SPCA on Tuesday. However, a rescued 4-month-old pit bull puppy happily did the honors.
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Thu, Sep 13th 2012 04:15 pm
Dance students at Jaclyn Carol's Dance Academy in Wheatfield are giving a helping hand to dancers they've never met, just because they share the same passion.
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Thu, Sep 13th 2012 04:10 pm
On Saturday, Sept. 8, the Niagara Wheatfield Amateur Athletics Tomcats started their regular season off with a 40-0 win over the North Tonawanda 49ers.
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Thu, Sep 13th 2012 04:05 pm
This pit bull puppy gave a slurp of approval to Niagara County SPCA employee Lauren Zaninovich after unofficially "christening" a new improvement donated to the facility. (photo by Susan Mikula Campbell)
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Thu, Sep 13th 2012 04:00 pm
Wheatfield residents turned out in force for the Town Board meeting Monday to ask for help dealing with skunks and the Bergholz fire siren.
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Thu, Sep 13th 2012 03:40 pm
Seneca Gaming Corp. has announced that it received 33 "Best of Gaming 2012" awards from the readers of Casino Player magazine. The annual survey determines the best casinos, hotels, amenities and games throughout the U.S.
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Thu, Sep 13th 2012 03:40 pm
Niagara University is one of only 10 Catholic colleges and universities in New York state - and 96 nationwide - to be selected to the 2012-13 list of top colleges by Colleges of Distinction.
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Thu, Sep 13th 2012 03:40 pm
Keri Cardinale kicks off the fall season at The Lighthouse Café, 555 Davison Road, Lockport, on Saturday, Sept. 15. The show begins at 7 pm.
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Thu, Sep 13th 2012 12:30 pm
The Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel will present three-time Grammy Award-winning artist Jon Secada as the headline entertainment at the 2013 Premier.
The Premier, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's annual black-tie dinner and entertainment gala, will be held Jan. 19. Proceeds from the event will benefit Memorial's cardiac and stroke care services.
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Thu, Sep 13th 2012 07:00 am
Ten years ago, the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University held its first gala, "Child's Play," to raise funds to support art education programs at the museum. Every year since then, a cadre of volunteers has planned a dinner and auction that has become one the most anticipated social events of the fall.
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Wed, Sep 12th 2012 11:00 pm
Organizers of Monday's "Rock N Roll Benefit for Bella" say the event was a huge success, with donated funds totaling more than $6,000. A plethora of local bands lent their talents to the event, which took place at the Evening Star Concert Hall in LaSalle.
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Wed, Sep 12th 2012 01:40 pm
Bluesman Buddy Guy, actor Dustin Hoffman, comedian and television host David Letterman, ballerina Natalia Makarova and rock band Led Zeppelin will receive honors for 2012 on "The 35th Annual Kennedy Center Honors," to be broadcast Wednesday, Dec. 26, on CBS.
In a star-studded celebration on the Kennedy Center Opera House stage, the 2012 honorees will be saluted by great performers from Hollywood and the arts capitals of the world.
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Wed, Sep 12th 2012 01:35 pm
On Wednesday, the Niagara Area Development Corporation board of directors received an application for assistance for consideration from Covanta Energy to refinance $165 million of existing tax-exempt bonds.
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Wed, Sep 12th 2012 01:35 pm
On Wednesday, the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency approved an application for assistance submitted at its August board meeting by Sustainable BioElectric LLC. The company plans to build a renewable energy facility in the Summit Business Park in the Town of Wheatfield. The NCIDA board also accepted an application for assistance for consideration from JSK International Corp. The company will restore the historic Niagara Hotel in Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Sep 12th 2012 01:35 pm
Nearly 400 medical practices throughout the eight counties of Western New York have joined HEALTHeLINK, utilizing health information technology for secure access to their patients' medical information immediately at the point of care. The Center for Women at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston and the hospital's Neighborhood Health Center in Niagara Falls are the latest practices to join HEALTHeLINK.
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Wed, Sep 12th 2012 01:35 pm
An 1812 peace project, which took place this summer with great success in the Lewiston Peace Garden, has taken on a new dimension.
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Wed, Sep 12th 2012 01:30 pm
Niagara University is again listed among the best colleges and universities in the north, according to annual rankings released Sept. 12 by U.S. News and World Report. NU is listed 70 among 133 colleges and universities in the northeastern U.S. that provide a full range of undergraduate and master's degree programs.
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Wed, Sep 12th 2012 01:30 pm
Primetime Emmy Award nominees Louis C.K., Jim Parsons and Amy Poehler, along with Ricky Gervais, Ginnifer Goodwin and Mindy Kaling, are the first presenters announced for The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards. The telecast will air live coast-to-coast Sunday, Sept. 23 (8 to 11 p.m.), on the ABC Television Network from the NOKIA Theater L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles.
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Wed, Sep 12th 2012 01:30 pm
Megadeth's Dave Mustaine has personally overseen a new 20th anniversary edition of the band's most popular album, 1992's double platinum-certified "Countdown to Extinction," to be released Nov. 6 by Capitol/EMI. After wrapping up their "TH1RT3EN World Tour" this fall, Megadeth will perform the acclaimed album in its entirety on their "Countdown to Extinction 20th Anniversary Tour" this November and December.
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Wed, Sep 12th 2012 01:30 pm
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto has announced the Conservative Party of New York endorsed him. This gives Ceretto the backing of the Republican, Independence and Conservative parties.
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Wed, Sep 12th 2012 07:00 am
Do you remember when ice was delivered by the ice man, an ice cream cone cost 3 cents, or when movies cost 14 cents? Are you nostalgic for the past? Well here's your chance to learn more about the Town of Porter and those who lived here over the past 200 years.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 04:35 pm
On Saturday evening, Sept. 22, Old Fort Niagara will present a special evening tour focusing on the construction of the 286-year-old French Castle. The tour will include live demonstrations of the woodworking, stonecutting and blacksmithing skills needed to erect the oldest building in the Great Lakes basin.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 04:00 pm
New York's leading small business association, the National Federation of Independent Business, has endorsed State Sen. George Maziarz for re-election in the 62nd Senate district.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 03:55 pm
Participants raise critically needed funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 03:50 pm
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has endorsed the re-election bid of Western New York State Sen. Mark J. Grisanti, R-I-Buffalo, the Grisanti campaign announced Tuesday.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 03:50 pm
U.S. Rep. Kathy Hochul released the following statement in recognition of the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks:
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 03:50 pm
National "Back to Church Sunday" draws participation of more than 12,000 congregations across the country.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 03:50 pm
The 12th annual Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival and Highland Games will take place in Olcott on Saturday, Sept. 15, and Sunday, Sept. 16, at Krull Park in historic Olcott Beach.
Recently, Krull Park was honored with a second-place finish in Coca-Cola's "America's Favorite Park Contest," and took home a $50,000 prize after receiving more than 21 million votes. The Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival has been held at Krull Park each year since 2002.
This year, the festival grounds have been split into eight regions so that festivalgoers have an easier time finding the events and attractions they want to attend.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 03:45 pm
The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council met to endorse 24 projects as priority projects for the second round of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's Regional Council initiative. The council also provided an update to the public on the progress of the "Buffalo Billion" initiative. Cuomo has tasked the WNYREDC with recommending an investment strategy that will leverage the state's $1 billion pledge and gain a 5:1 commitment from the private sector, resulting in more than $6 billion in total economic development impact.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 07:00 am
From Sept. 24 through Nov. 19, Independent Living of Niagara County will offer American Sign Language classes at 746 Portage Road, Niagara Falls. The class fee is $20 and the book fee is $20, too. For more information, contact, Jeanette Grimaldi at 716-402-5508, email [email protected] or call toll free at 1-855-366-1042.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 07:00 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-North Buffalo, announced Monday that the Buffalo Niagara Partnership has endorsed his bid for re-election to represent the people of the 60th District in the New York State Senate.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse at Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara hosts its next "hands-on" seminar at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, at 2510 Niagara Falls Blvd. (between Sy and Witmer roads).
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Tue, Sep 11th 2012 07:00 am
The start of the school year marks the beginning of rehearsals for the Greater Niagara Ballet Company's presentation of "The Nutcracker." The family-oriented holiday production showcases dancers and character performers under the direction of artistic director Beverley Feder, FISTD.
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Mon, Sep 10th 2012 05:30 pm
The remaining six acts head to the finals to compete for the $1 million prize and a headlining show in Las Vegas; grand finale show to feature an all-star lineup of guest performances, including Justin Bieber, Green Day, NE-YO, Blue Man Group.
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Mon, Sep 10th 2012 04:40 pm
Lewiston was abuzz with a different type of balls and strikes Monday as Frontier Lanes, the village's 54-year bowling alley, reopened for business.
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Mon, Sep 10th 2012 09:30 am
In profiling Dr. Kalen Churcher for a March 2012 publication highlighting the "20 most intriguing professor on campus," communication studies student Tiffany Hyman described the fifth-year professor as a rising star. It turns out she's not the only one who thinks so.
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