Fri, Jan 20th 2012 08:30 pm
On Tuesday, Jan. 17, the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce held swearing-in ceremonies for members of its executive board, president, directors and newly elected directors.
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Fri, Jan 20th 2012 08:25 pm
The Grand Island Relay For Life is on the cusp of shattering the $1 million mark in funds raised this year.
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Fri, Jan 20th 2012 08:25 pm
The Grand Island Highway Department has released its winter policies on mailbox replacement, plowing and parking.
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Fri, Jan 20th 2012 08:20 pm
There's good news for the residents of Grand Island, who all have to comply with the New York State Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act, which went into effect on Jan. 1.
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Fri, Jan 20th 2012 08:20 pm
Dunkin' Donuts restaurant owner and manager Paul Orsino didn't need fancy market research to tell him that opening a restaurant on Grand Island would work.
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Fri, Jan 20th 2012 08:18 pm
New York State Assemblyman Sean Ryan administered the oaths of office to newly elected Grand Island Fire Co. officers on Saturday, Jan. 14, at fire headquarters, 2275 Baseline Road.
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Fri, Jan 20th 2012 08:15 pm
Applications are being accepted for 14-20-year-olds to have the opportunity to learn how to sail - for free. Participants will learn how to sail on a real ship and will go to various ports of call.
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Fri, Jan 20th 2012 08:00 pm
The following incidents occurred from Jan. 9 to 15, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 20 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has now responded to 57 calls so far this year.
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Fri, Jan 20th 2012 08:00 pm
Chris Aronica will fill the vacant Grand Island Town Board seat after his appointment Tuesday.
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Fri, Jan 20th 2012 09:05 am
The Fashion Outlets Mall on Military Road in Niagara Falls will be the setting for the annual Ransomville Speedway car show. Scheduled for March 21-25, the event will continue a tradition that is close to a decade long.
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Fri, Jan 20th 2012 09:00 am
The Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249 Ladies Auxiliary will host an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the post, 2121 Grand Island Blvd., Grand Island.
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Fri, Jan 20th 2012 07:00 am
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the Niagara Falls Chapter office, 2079 Sawyer Drive, Wheatfield, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan 28.
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Thu, Jan 19th 2012 03:55 pm
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, today announced that he would attend a labor-coalition-backed rally on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 9 a.m. to object to out-of-state hiring at Norampac Inc.
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Thu, Jan 19th 2012 01:15 pm
Nik Wallenda will get a chance to pitch his dream of walking across the Niagara Gorge between Canada and the United States at Niagara Falls to Ontario Tourism Minister Michael Chan on Friday.
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Thu, Jan 19th 2012 07:00 am
The American Business Women's Association Western New York Charter Chapter 5037 has available applications for the 2012 Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund national scholarship grant.
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Thu, Jan 19th 2012 07:00 am
About 1,000 students lined the front hallway of Niagara-Wheatfield High School and the school band played "Pomp and Circumstance."
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Thu, Jan 19th 2012 07:00 am
The Shawnee Sno-Chiefs Snowmobile Club, in cooperation with the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Company, will hold a New York State Snowmobile Safety Course on Jan. 23 and 26.
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Thu, Jan 19th 2012 07:00 am
The Wheatfield Volunteer Firefighters Benevolent Association will hold its annual January meeting and elections Tuesday, Jan. 24.
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Thu, Jan 19th 2012 07:00 am
"I think you're going to see Porter Road become the next commercial strip in the Town of Niagara," Steve Richards, town supervisor, said Tuesday.
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Thu, Jan 19th 2012 07:00 am
Students at Edward Town Middle School are excited about their school's musical production of "Beauty and the Beast."
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Thu, Jan 19th 2012 06:55 am
The Niagara County Patriots will next meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Wheatfield Community Center, 2790 Church Road, Wheatfield.
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Wed, Jan 18th 2012 11:50 pm
Niagara Hospice staff will present a Caregiver Empowerment workshop on Friday, Jan. 27, from 2 until 3 p.m. at the Niagara Hospice Resource Center in the Ulrich City Centre, 175 Walnut St., Suite 4., Lockport. The workshop's objective is to help make caring for a loved one less stressful and more meaningful for caregivers.
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Wed, Jan 18th 2012 11:30 pm
Niagara County lawmakers will review and act on a recommendation by County Manager Jeffrey M. Glatz and Public Health Director Daniel J. Stapleton to sell the county's home health care certificate to Catholic Health at a committee meeting next week.
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Wed, Jan 18th 2012 11:30 pm
Members of the Catholic Charities of Buffalo Appeal leadership team gathered at Antonio's Restaurant and Banquet Facility in Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Jan 18th 2012 11:00 pm
The Niagara County Builders Association welcomed six legislators to its January meeting to discuss the need for state legislative action to make it easier for contractors and developers to do business in New York.
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Wed, Jan 18th 2012 10:40 pm
The leader of an area animal rights group said Tuesday that she was involved in the rescue of two dogs Jan. 16 whose deplorable living conditions should have been addressed by the SPCA of Niagara.
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Wed, Jan 18th 2012 02:25 pm
State Supreme Court Justice Richard C. Kloch Sr. has dismissed the second lawsuit filed by developer Jerome Williams and Lewiston Management Group against Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours and the Village of Lewiston.
The lawsuit, which was filed March 21, 2011, questioned the validity of an agreement between the village and WJBT. It asserted the Village of Lewiston violated Section 51 of general municipal law and was in violation of the public trust doctrine. The plaintiffs claimed a 2002 lease between the two parties violated easement requirements, and inferred trustees illegally granted said lease. This action, the suit alleged, resulted in the "waste of public property" alongside Water Street Landing on Water Street, where WJBT operates.
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Wed, Jan 18th 2012 10:50 am
Award-winning author and Lewiston resident Norah Perez will discuss the story behind her new book, "River Burning," as part of a program put on by the Historical Association of Lewiston.
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Wed, Jan 18th 2012 10:40 am
Two tribes, divided by men vs. women, live together on one beach; hit TV series, hosted by Emmy winner Jeff Probst, premieres Wednesday, Feb. 15.
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Tue, Jan 17th 2012 10:25 pm
Vijay S. Iyer, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of medicine at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, and TAVR program director at Buffalo General Hospital, has successfully led a team of highly trained physicians to successfully implant aortic valves in two patients last week.
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Tue, Jan 17th 2012 10:25 pm
In order to showcase the newly remodeled "Wellness Stores," which feature expanded pharmacy services and an enhanced selection of wellness products, the seven Rite Aid stores listed below will offer free health screenings, beauty demonstrations and product samples this Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
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Tue, Jan 17th 2012 10:00 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto (left) met Tuesday with Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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Tue, Jan 17th 2012 09:55 pm
"I applaud Governor Cuomo and his team for their work on the 2012 budget," said 60th District Sen. Mark Grisanti. "We look forward to passing an on-time and balanced budget to eliminate the state's deficit while ensuring important government services are not impacted.
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Tue, Jan 17th 2012 09:55 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo today unveiled his 2012-13 executive budget and reform plan, which expands on the historic reforms enacted last year to continue building a New New York.
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Tue, Jan 17th 2012 08:05 pm
Both the Village of Lewiston Planning Board and the Board of Trustees approved the first submission for Emery Simon's "First and Last Chance Saloon."
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Tue, Jan 17th 2012 04:05 pm
Seneca Casinos is rounding out its winter and early spring entertainment lineup with a few new additions at Seneca Niagara Casino. Just added for late March are renowned "Blue Collar Tour" comedian Bill Engvall and Mary Wilson from The Supremes. In addition, the casino added a second performance of Sha Na Na in mid-February.
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Tue, Jan 17th 2012 04:04 pm
Darien Lake Theme & Water Park Resort has named Bob Montgomery as the park's new vice president and general manager. Montgomery was employed by Herschend Family Entertainment (HFE), the management company of Darien Lake, for more than a decade. Prior to HFE, Montgomery worked as vice president of operations and development at LEGOLAND, director of operations at Toronto's C.N. Tower, and director of attractions at Canada's Wonderland - the top two attractions in Canada.
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Tue, Jan 17th 2012 04:04 pm
Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, will continue its expansion in Western New York with the opening of two new restaurants in the greater Buffalo area. The restaurants, which are located in the towns of Sanborn and Grand Island, will create approximately 40 jobs for Buffalo-area residents.
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Tue, Jan 17th 2012 04:00 pm
Congresswoman Kathy Hochul presented the daughter of U.S. Army nurse and World War II veteran Rebecca Chung with honorable discharge papers for her mother's service to this country.
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Tue, Jan 17th 2012 02:45 pm
Viewers can vote online at CBS.com for best Super Bowl commercial brand, then vote live during the show for the winning brand's best ad.
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