Sat, Aug 31st 2013 07:00 am
With the Sept. 10 primary looming around the corner, the Niagara County Republican Committee issued a statement this week with regard to the race for supervisor in the Town of Lewiston.
Over past weeks, reports surfaced that both incumbent Steve Reiter and current Town Councilman Ernest Palmer secured sufficient numbers of voter signatures on petitions to enable their candidacy in the Sept. 10 primary on the GOP line.
However, the Niagara County Republican Committee has opted to remain in the background - until this week, announcing that it has decided to come out in support of Palmer in the primary.
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Sat, Aug 31st 2013 07:00 am
The countdown to an annual end-of-summer favorite in Lewiston is now underway
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Sat, Aug 31st 2013 06:55 am
Tournament Chairman Captain Steve Drabczyk of Lewiston Bait & Tackle sends word of another successful walleye tournament held on the lower Niagara River Aug. 24. All fish entered were caught at the Niagara bar in front of Fort Niagara.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2013 07:00 pm
Alan Hastings, pictured, president of the historic Frontier House, reached an agreement with the Village of Lewiston this week to re-open the Frontier House parking lot to municipal traffic.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2013 04:40 pm
On Saturday, Sept. 7, the Niagara Frontier Antique and Classic Boats Inc. is hosting its 36th annual Antique Boat Show and Raceboat Reunion at the Buffalo Launch Club at 503 E. River Road on Grand Island. The show begins at 10 a.m. and will feature antique watercraft from boat owners and enthusiasts from across the nation.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2013 04:20 pm
Piano-rock band The Fray is just one of many modern acts recently announced for the musical lineup this fall at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2013 04:10 pm
Before Eric Burdon wraps up the current European leg of his ongoing world tour at the Notodden Blues Festival in Norway, he will perform several shows in North America. Burdon and The Animals will take the stage tonight, alongside Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, as part of the "Buffalo Place Rocks Canalside" concert series at the Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf in downtown Buffalo. The show begins at 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.buffaloplace.com.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2013 04:10 pm
The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave., has announced its first "Auto Art Exhibition" will be held inside the Main Art Gallery.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2013 04:10 pm
A small molecule developed at Yale University to limit damage done by ischemia - restricted blood flow - during heart attacks or surgery has been shown to reduce by 40 percent the amount of heart muscle damaged by myocardial infarction in animal studies by University at Buffalo pharmacologists.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2013 04:10 pm
Efficient transit is essential to the health and success all cities. In addition to providing an environmentally sustainable way to connect citizens to jobs and personal destinations, transit is being rediscovered as a powerful tool for stimulating economic development.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2013 04:10 pm
This fall, Universal Orlando Resort will transform reality into a surreal fight for survival, as the critically acclaimed survival horror video game series "Resident Evil" becomes a haunted house at "Halloween Horror Nights 23."
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Fri, Aug 30th 2013 07:00 am
Orleans/Niagara BOCES will start its fall driver and traffic education course on Monday, Sept. 16. The program is being offered at the Orleans/Niagara BOCES Conference Center in Sanborn and Medina High School to all students who are 16 years of age as of Sept. 16, and who possess a valid state permit and a 48-hour course to learn how to drive responsibly.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2013 07:00 am
Wheatfield's new interim recreation director, Mike Ranalli, took the opportunity to thank the members of the Wheatfield Family Picnic Committee at Monday's Town Board meeting.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2013 07:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University's "TopSpin" series continues with "Jody Hanson: Imperfect." The series of solo exhibitions for emerging regional artists is sponsored by Tops Friendly Markets. An opening reception with a 3 p.m. artist talk will be held on Sunday, Sept. 15, from 2 until 4 p.m.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2013 07:00 am
The Auxiliary of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will hold its second annual "Sing Sisters Sing Celebrate Women's Health" fundraising event on Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute in downtown Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 05:45 pm
Bill Murray helps the host mark 20 years on the CBS Television Network tonight.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 05:30 pm
Anthony L. Picone, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, cardiothoracic surgeon in the department of thoracic surgery, has been named medical director of Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
Picone has been employed at Roswell Park since April of 2009, and for the past six months has served as RPCI's interim medical director.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 04:50 pm
The Tuscarora Indian School recently finished another successful summer school program.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 04:50 pm
This November's general election ballot will include a question on whether to update an 1869 provision of the state Constitution. If the ballot question is passed by the voters, the mandatory retirement age for Court of Appeals Judges and Supreme Court Justices will increase from age 70 to age 80.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 04:50 pm
As volunteer resident advocates, or "ombudsmen," Wheatfield residents Shirley Walk and Dottie Deer are there for area nursing home and assisted living residents.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 04:45 pm
Longtime Wheatfield resident Shirley Joy has announced her candidacy for Wheatfield Town Board.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 04:45 pm
Judy Blake has announced she is a candidate for the Wheatfield Town Board.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 04:45 pm
Quasar Energy Group will discuss its local renewable energy plan in a public information meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at the American Legion Post 1451, 6525 Ward Road, Wheatfield.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 04:45 pm
Town of Niagara Active Hose Volunteer Fire Company on Lockport Road held Touch the Truck Day.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 04:30 pm
Grand Islander Silvana D'Ettorre had the honor of introducing President Barack Obama before his speech Aug. 22 at the University at Buffalo.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 04:20 pm
Work continues on the new science, technology, engineering and mathematics wing at Grand Island High School.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 04:20 pm
Tom Witkowski, past president of the Grand Island Lions Club, accepts a donation to the Lions White Cane Days last Friday in front of First Niagara Bank on Baseline Road. White Cane Days is a major fundraiser of the Grand Island Lions Club.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 04:20 pm
The Grand Island Town Board recognized Islander Phyllis Lange at its meeting on Monday at Town Hall for her ministry to the poor in Buffalo since 1982.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 04:20 pm
The Grand Island Fun Center has added "festive" to its menu.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 04:20 pm
The Miracle League of Grand Island and Western New York welcomed units from Sheridan Park, Niagara Falls and Grand Island for the league's second annual firefighters day at the ball diamond in Veterans Park.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 04:20 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office responded to 142 calls from Aug. 10 to 16. Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 04:20 pm
The following incidents occurred from Aug. 12 to 18, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 36 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has now responded to 910 calls so far this year.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 04:20 pm
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 02:40 pm
NBC Sports Group will surround the 2013 NFL season, which kicks off one week from today on NBC, with multi-platform coverage across its unprecedented portfolio of assets. NFL coverage will include live game presentation on NBC with "Sunday Night Football," the No. 1 show in primetime TV.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 02:30 pm
Stroke and vascular disease is a leading cause of death and disability in the U.S. Yet, despite the considerable health risks, many vascular conditions often go undetected because there are no warning signs until a serious medical complication occurs.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 02:30 pm
The Niagara Falls Sports Hall of Fame voted in nine new inductees to comprise the Class of 2013 at a recent meeting of their board of directors. Those to be inducted are Brian Atamian, Joe Colosi, Frank Colucci, Ron DeLuca, Tom Manzi, Allan Schug, Robert (Red) Weber and Ron Zuccari.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 07:00 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has launched an education campaign at its 149 boat launching sites statewide urging boaters to help "Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers" by ridding their boats of potentially harmful invasive species before and after each visit to state park marinas and boat launches.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 07:00 am
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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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 07:00 am
Five new Distinguished Student Scholarship recipients from Niagara County Community College will be showcased at the annual NCCC Foundation Scholarship Gala on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2013 12:10 am
Whether your musical palette drives you toward soothing vocals, engaging and upbeat showmanship or homegrown country roots, there's a strong and mighty fusion of all three in "Doreen Taylor Live: A Buffalo Homecoming Benefit."
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