Thu, Jul 26th 2012 09:00 am
During a joint hearing before the House Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Committee Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Kathy Hochul, NY-26, joined Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki to discuss efforts to help service members transition to civilian life.
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Thu, Jul 26th 2012 07:00 am
Jennifer and John Cooper present an American flag to Michael Beam, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions at the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University. The flag, which has 15 stars, is a reproduction of the flag in use during the War of 1812.
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Wed, Jul 25th 2012 07:00 am
The Lewiston Council on the Arts was recently recognized as a recipient of two grants awarded through the Arts Niagara Decentralization program.
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Tue, Jul 24th 2012 04:40 pm
Niagara University Director of Athletics Ed McLaughlin has accepted the athletic director position at Virginia Commonwealth University, it was announced on Tuesday.
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Tue, Jul 24th 2012 04:15 pm
Niagara County Sheriff James Voutour is releasing additional details connected to the house explosion that occurred Tuesday morning at approximately 6 a.m. at 4972 Chestnut Road, Wilson.
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Tue, Jul 24th 2012 11:20 am
Twelve criminal justice majors from Niagara University recently joined Assistant Professor Dr. Diana Falco on a three-week study abroad program that examined law enforcement policies in four European countries.
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Tue, Jul 24th 2012 11:20 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has elected Nancy Gara, vice president and manager of the Power City Office of First Niagara Bank, to a three-year term on its board of directors.
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Tue, Jul 24th 2012 07:00 am
The ALS Association, Upstate New York chapter, announces its annual "Walk to Defeat ALS" on Aug. 4, at Delaware Park - Meadow Drive entrance, Buffalo. The three-mile walk is open to the public and all funds raised will be donated to local efforts.
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Tue, Jul 24th 2012 07:00 am
New York State Parks officials were joined Monday by State Sen. George Maziarz, Assemblyman John Ceretto and contractors from Ferguson Electric and Wendel Duchscherer to commission electrical upgrades that were recently completed in Old Fort Niagara State Park.
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Tue, Jul 24th 2012 07:00 am
Gene Colucci of Lewiston received the "Best in Show" award at the first "Super Cruise" car show in conjunction with the Cataract Cruisers of Western New York to benefit the Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence.
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Mon, Jul 23rd 2012 05:40 pm
The New York State Senate has given final legislative passage to a bill, co-sponsored by Sen. George Maziarz, R-Newfane, that would expand workforce assistance and training programs for women so they qualify for higher paying careers.
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Mon, Jul 23rd 2012 05:20 pm
Intense, extreme, challenging, enjoyable, unique. These are just a few adjectives Niagara-Wheatfield High School alum, Matt Daniels, uses to describe his unique workouts he creates for his clients.
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Mon, Jul 23rd 2012 04:20 pm
Good news, "Warehouse 13" fans: "Our show is not called 'Giant Chasm in the Ground 13.' It's called 'Warehouse 13,' so obviously they're going to figure out a way to bring the warehouse back," says star Saul Rubinek (Artie). BTS interview.
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Mon, Jul 23rd 2012 04:00 pm
Mariah Carey, one of the best-selling female recording artists of all time, has joined "American Idol" as a new judge.
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Mon, Jul 23rd 2012 09:15 am
The following were honored Sunday at "Teen Choice 2012," which aired live on FOX. This year, teens logged on to www.teenchoiceawards.com and cast more than 134 million votes in support of their favorite celebrities from film, television, music, sports and fashion.
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Mon, Jul 23rd 2012 07:00 am
Corpus Christi Church is once again looking for Buffalo's best pierogi. This historic east side church is hosting its fifth annual "Buffalo's Best Pierogi" contest on Saturday, Aug. 18. It begins at 4:30 p.m., and is open to all amateur cooks and businesses.
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Mon, Jul 23rd 2012 07:00 am
There's something new for everyone at this year's Niagara County Fair, Aug. 1 to 5 on Lake Avenue in Lockport.
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Mon, Jul 23rd 2012 07:00 am
A benefit will be held Wednesday, Aug. 22, for Jennie Cyran, a young woman who was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in January 2011. A 2007 graduate of Niagara University, she currently teaches special education in the Niagara Falls City School District and has coached children in several sports.
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Mon, Jul 23rd 2012 07:00 am
In September 2010, Mary Forster was diagnosed with stage 4 follicular lymphoma. Since then, Forster has been receiving various tests and treatments. Because she has no medical insurance, her family and friends are holding a benefit to help alleviate the increasing costs.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 08:10 pm
Rock Camp was held at Artpark from July 16-21. Young musicians, ages 10-14, performed hits by The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Weezer and more on July 21 on the Amphitheater stage at Artpark.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 09:35 am
On Friday, Rep. Kathy Hochul, NY-26, voted for the Defense Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2013, which was adopted by the House. Included in the bill are provisions that would prohibit the U.S. Air Force from retiring any aircraft in 2013 and increasing funding for the Air National Guard personnel accounts, thereby preventing cuts and protecting installations such as the 107th Airlift Wing at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 09:20 am
On Friday, nationally syndicated morning talk show "LIVE! with Kelly" announced Michael Buckley of Meriden, Conn., is the winner in "LIVE's Coast-to-Coast Co-Host Search," and he will join Kelly Ripa as co-host on "LIVE" on Tuesday, July 24.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 09:15 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-I-60, has announced that the state Division of Criminal Justice Services has selected the City of Buffalo and the City of Niagara Falls police departments to each receive funding as a part of Operation IMPACT to target violent and gun crime and domestic violence.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 09:10 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has appointed Shawn P. Daly, Ph.D., P.E., to serve on its finance committee.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 09:05 am
"Aliens Invade Darien Lake," an alien-themed festival is set to take place on Saturday, July 28. All proceeds from the festival will benefit CURE Childhood Cancer Association, which is a nationally recognized innovator in peer-to-peer support for families with children diagnosed with cancer and blood disorders.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 09:00 am
State Sen. George Maziarz (R-C, Newfane) has announced that legislation he sponsored in the State Senate calling for a member of the Buffalo/Niagara disabled community to have a seat on the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority board was signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 08:55 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, has announced that Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed Assembly bill 10227-A into law. The Ceretto-sponsored public safety legislation reduces costs on local taxpayers.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 08:55 am
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 08:50 am
Two-time NCAA Division I national champion Matt Valenti of Pennsylvania University will headline the first "State Champ Boot Camp" hosted by Lewiston-Porter.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 08:00 am
The Erie County Sheriff's Office responded to 218 calls the week of this report. Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 08:00 am
The following incidents occurred from July 9 to 15, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 40 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has responded to 759 calls so far this year.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
Occasionally I bump into a long time friend of mine and we get into some great conversations, and a few evenings ago this was no different.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
The eighth Sanborn-Lewiston Farm Festival, an annual festival held on Sanborn-Lewiston Farm Museum grounds known for its tractor shows, family festivities and rich farm history offerings, is fast approaching.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
Town of Lewiston councilmen Steve Reiter and Mike Marra unveiled the new playground behind the Red Brick Municipal Building in the Village of Lewiston.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
Seems that high temperatures and high intensity go hand in hand in Youngstown this summer.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
The Grand Island Relay For Life is on its way toward the $2 million mark following its 10th successful Relay.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
The Grand Island Democratic Committee has endorsed Chris Aronica as its candidate for town councilman.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
I am pleased to announce that I will be on the Democratic ballot on Sept. 13 for the State Senate to represent the 60th District. The district includes Grand Island, Tonawanda, parts of the City of Buffalo, Hamburg, Orchard Park, Evans, Brant, and the Erie County portion of Cattaraugus.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
At the Final Historic Trinity Garden Tour, the organizing committee went above and beyond to offer an exhibition of seven diverse local gardens and one business.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
This Wednesday, 740 kids from Niagara and Erie counties came out to enjoy a spectacular picnic filled with food, fun, and games. The Grand Island Lions Club Special Kids Picnic, an annual event dedicated to offering safe, supervised activities to developmentally disabled and physically handicapped children, has become a Grand Island tradition.
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