Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:10 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, a member of the Senate's transportation committee, today announced a nearly $8 million investment for a key highway construction project in western Niagara County.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:10 pm
Despite a 33-minute weather delay that pushed kickoff past 9 p.m., last night's "NFL Kickoff" on NBC was watched by 25.1 million viewers - up 5 percent from last year's opening-game and ranking as the third-most watched "NFL Kickoff" game in the 12-year history of the event, according to official national data released today by The Nielsen Company.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:10 pm
State Sen. Mark J. Grisanti, R-I-Buffalo, announced today a $9.48 million investment for road and bridge projects for Elmwood Avenue and the 198 in the City of Buffalo. The investment will be funded through the New York Works State Highway and Bridge Project Acceleration Program.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:05 pm
If you like comic books, want to meet local sports legends, browse through rare sports memorabilia, and meet a zombie or two getting ready to appear on WBBZ-TV's "Off Beat Cinema," then mark your calendars for a special event co-sponsored by WBBZ-TV.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:00 pm
The New York Power Authority today announced that roadwork renovations will begin Monday, Sept. 9, for major improvements along South Access Road leading to the admission-free fishing pier at the Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:00 pm
Seneca Gaming Corp. will host a job fair on Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Seneca Niagara Events Center at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, with 100 positions available throughout the two Seneca Casino properties in Erie and Niagara counties.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:00 pm
Jay Z is coming to First Niagara Center as part of his Magna Carter World Tour, on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014. Tickets go on sale Thursday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m., and cost $125, $99.50, $59.50 and $39.50 (includes $2.50 facility fee). They can be purchased at the First Niagara Center Box Office, online at www.tickets.com or by calling 888-223-6000.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:55 pm
"Winds, Waves and Wines XIV," the Aquarium of Niagara's fall fundraiser, takes place from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Conference and Event Center in Niagara Falls. This event will feature samplings of many of the regions' finest wine offerings coupled with hors d'oeuvres and desserts by selected local caterers and restaurants.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:55 pm
On Saturday, Sept. 7, runners, walkers and anyone else willing to test their endurance will participate in the 35th annual Lewiston Kiwanis Peach Festival 5k Fun Run and 1-mile walk.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:55 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara is pleased to be the recipient of a $25,000 gift from Delta Air Lines. These funds were used to completely resurface a deteriorating playground area at the Ken-Ton Family YMCA (535 Belmont Ave., Kenmore).
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:55 pm
The following incidents occurred from Aug. 19 to 25, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 27 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has now responded to 937 calls so far this year.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:50 pm
Officials at the University at Buffalo are elated by the performance of an Islander who was chosen to introduce the president of the United States for his policy speech.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:40 pm
On Wednesday, Aug. 28, more than a dozen people underwent training for the 2013 CROP Walk in preparation for this year's event on Oct. 13.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:40 pm
Ora Elizabeth Glor Newton, 100 years old, passed away May 22, 2013, in Missouri City, Texas.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:40 pm
Last fall, Island resident Corey McGowan embarked on two major projects for Grand Island: the Grand Island Mural Project, and the first-ever Taste of Grand Island, which served as a way to showcase the mural and Grand Island's many businesses.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:40 pm
"Each year nearly 10,000 pens 'walk-out the doors' of our Auto Bureaus, costing taxpayers thousands of dollars," said Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs. "I found it frustrating to spend so much taxpayer money for pens, so we looked for a creative solution to offset the cost."
Jacobs' creative solution is to partner with local businesses who frequently advertise through having pens with their logos on them. "These businesses actually want folks to take their pens so we thought it was a perfect marriage," he said.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:40 pm
All dogs go to heaven, of course. Still, it's pretty difficult to lose a loved pet, especially if there's a chance that pet might be saved by veterinary care.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:35 pm
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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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:35 pm
"Follow Me!: Living in the Mission of Christ," a three-day missional event will be offered Thursday, Sept. 26 to Saturday, Sept. 28, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church and School, 6168 Walmore Road, Sanborn.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:30 pm
Tim Synor considers himself a lucky man. He is recovering from a heart transplant received at the University of Rochester Medical Center and recently returned to his wife, toddler son and infant daughter in Wheatfield.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:20 pm
The Wheatfield Seniors held its annual luncheon last month at the Wheatfield Community Center.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:20 pm
The Niagara County Community College Foundation Inc. has elected its 2013-14 board of directors.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:20 pm
For a while it looked like Leela Wood wouldn't make it to her first day of school at West Street Elementary School, but Wednesday her great-grandfather stepped in to help.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:20 pm
Primary election day is Tuesday, so odds are that Wheatfield's two supervisor candidates won't be able to face off in an election debate before then, but both agree they'd consider the matter before November's election.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:20 pm
Quasar Energy Group brought a contingent of experts to Wheatfield's American Legion Post on Aug. 29 to answer questions about its plans to create energy from organic waste in Wheatfield.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 12:15 pm
They are nomads and they are trailblazers.
They are explorers and they are pioneers.
They are The Band Perry, and their mission is clear.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 07:00 am
St. Jude Shrine of Lewiston, 975 Ridge Road, will hold its "Yard Sale and Basket Auction" on Sunday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 04:00 pm
The board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present Honorary Awards to Angela Lansbury, Steve Martin and Piero Tosi, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Angelina Jolie. All four awards will be presented at the Academy's fifth annual Governors Awards on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:45 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced that members of the Sabres organization will visit the Niagara Health System's St. Catharines hospital site as part of the team's second annual "Invade Canada Caravan" tour next Monday, Sept. 9.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:25 pm
The Lower Niagara Women of the Moose Chapter 1940 recently presented a $200 check to the Mount St. Mary's Foundation in support of the hospital's Center for Women.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:25 pm
"Halloween Wars" is back for a third hair-raising season on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 9 p.m. Over the course of four "deliciously frightening" episodes, five teams consisting of a pumpkin-carving expert, a cake artist and candy craftsman battle it out to create heart-stopping Halloween-themed displays out of pumpkin, cake and sugar.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:25 pm
Two of "AGT's" most popular winners, Terry Fator and Olate Dogs, return to perform on NBC's "America's Got Talent" results show, Wednesday, Sept. 11 (9 p.m.).
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:25 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, was in Washington, D.C., this week for a House committee on foreign affairs hearing on the situation in Syria.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:25 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, will present LehrerDance on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 8 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus. The performance is sponsored by M&T Bank. There will be a pre-performance talk at 7:15 p.m.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:25 pm
Four pairs of television's biggest performers have been unveiled as additional presenters for the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:25 pm
With football season set to begin, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has issued a consumer alert on the risk of concussions to young football players. Head injuries, including concussions, can happen at any time on the field of play, regardless of the type of helmet being worn.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:20 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, presents Joe Satriani with special guest Steve Morse Band on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $64, $51, $41 and $31.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:20 pm
Niagara Falls resident Rose Ann Hirsch will speak at the Tuesday, Sept. 24, membership dinner meeting of the Niagara Frontier Chapter of New York State Women. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at Pane's Restaurant, 984 Payne Ave., North Tonawanda. Dinner is $19.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:00 pm
If you're having a little trouble with your dog's behavior, instruction and rehabilitation from an expert might help. United K9 Professionals and the New Jersey "Dog Whisperer," Janice Wolfe, will be in Lewiston on Saturday, Sept. 14, Sunday, Sept. 15, for two days of seminars and hands-on instruction. They will present a program, open to the public, at The Lewiston Senior Center, corner of Pletcher and River roads.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 07:00 am
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School has announced the appointment of a new director of special events: Kristin R. Hall.
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