Tue, Jan 14th 2014 07:55 pm
The latest performers announced for The 56th Annual Grammy Awards are current Grammy Award nominees John Legend, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Kacey Musgraves, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban, as well as nominee Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr - who, as members of the Beatles, will receive the 2014 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2014 09:40 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today encouraged New Yorkers to take advantage of the free credit monitoring and identity theft protections now available in the wake of the Target security breach.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2014 09:40 pm
The City of Buffalo's finances have stabilized in recent years because of careful budget planning, the oversight of a fiscal control board and increased state aid, according to a report issued today by Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report is part of a series of fiscal profiles on municipalities across the state.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2014 09:40 pm
The Academy is now accepting applications for its 2014 Student Academy Awards competition. Past Student Academy Award winners have gone on to receive 46 Oscar nominations and have won or shared eight awards. Winners include Pete Docter, John Lasseter, Spike Lee, Trey Parker and Robert Zemeckis.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2014 09:35 pm
New surprise round sends contestants to "Hollywood or Home"; top 13 perform live Wednesday, Feb. 26.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2014 09:35 pm
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University announces the next exhibition in the TopSpin Series. "Bethany Krull: Where are the Wild Things?" opens with a reception Sunday, Jan. 26, from 2-4 p.m. The exhibition runs through May 4.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2014 09:35 pm
Nine months after their triumphant performance at "Spring For Music," several members of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will return to the Carnegie Hall stage in "Shostakovich for the Children of Syria," presented by Music for Life International at 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2014 02:00 pm
FOX is announcing premiere dates for event series "24: Live Another Day," and new series "Surviving Jack" and "Gang Related."
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Mon, Jan 13th 2014 02:00 pm
Prince rocks on a special "New Girl"; "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" collars surprise guest stars; special episodes of Tuesday night comedies air immediately after "Super Bowl XLVIII," Sunday, Feb. 2
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Mon, Jan 13th 2014 01:55 pm
The University at Buffalo's Graduate School of Education online programs earned a dramatic increase in national ranking compiled by the prestigious U.S. News and World Report, climbing from 61 to 25 among 238 higher education institutions.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2014 01:50 pm
Westchester County plastic surgeon and MSSNY President-Elect Dr. Andrew Kleinman and New York City ophthalmologist Dr. Patricia McLaughlin today urged lawmakers to take steps to assure health insurance plans sold through New York's Exchange truly offer comprehensive physician networks.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2014 01:50 pm
Submarine-like body sensors and a new way to snuff out fungal infections are among the highlights from a year of inventing at the University at Buffalo.
In 2013, UB filed provisional patent applications - the precursor for a regular patent application - for 31 discoveries made by its researchers.
The five technologies below represent some of the most promising.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2014 01:50 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, presents "Guitar Passions featuring Sharon Isbin, Stanley Jordan & Romero Lubambo" Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7:30 p.m.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2014 01:50 pm
If being taxed is one of life's only certainties, receiving free tax preparation assistance from Niagara University isn't far behind.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2014 01:50 pm
"The NFL on CBS's" broadcast of the AFC Divisional Playoff game featuring the Denver Broncos victory over the San Diego Chargers Sunday (4:45-8 p.m. ET) was the highest-rated NFL Divisional Playoff game of the weekend.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2014 11:45 am
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. board of directors voted to enter into a contract with Global Spectrum, one of the world's largest and most respected venue management companies, for public space management at Canalside in Buffalo. Global Spectrum was selected based on its extensive knowledge of how to successfully manage and operate destinations and venues, its experience with similar projects, and its ability to leverage existing national relationships and affiliates to market Canalside and generate revenue.
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Sat, Jan 11th 2014 10:00 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has recalled defenseman Brayden McNabb from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League.
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Sat, Jan 11th 2014 07:00 am
Niagara University will recognize NU Hall of Famer Phil Scaffidi with a bobblehead day when the men's basketball team hosts Rider at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12. The first 1,200 fans in attendance will receive a Scaffidi bobblehead.
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Sat, Jan 11th 2014 07:00 am
The Shawnee Sno-Chiefs Snowmobile Club, in cooperation with the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Co., will hold a New York state snowmobile safety course this month. Course dates are Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 20 and 21, at the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Co., 3747 Lockport Road, Sanborn. Times are 4:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, and 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
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Sat, Jan 11th 2014 07:00 am
Ransomville Speedway has announced the return of several sponsors for the 2014 season. With the 14th annual Hangover 150 in the books, Big R has set its sights on preparing for Friday, April 25, and the annual test, tune and time night. The 57th season opener is slated for Friday, May 2.
Mike Greenawalt and Investors Service Company will return for the upcoming season in several capacities.
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Sat, Jan 11th 2014 07:00 am
The first full week of January 2014 was a wild one as the much-anticipated polar vortex descended into Western New York. Weather conditions ranged from very heavy lake effect snows and blizzards in the Buffalo area to extreme cold, winds, ice and river shore flooding in Niagara County.
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Sat, Jan 11th 2014 07:00 am
Let's be honest, since the beloved Buffalo Bills haven't made it to the "big game" since Clinton was president, for many, the Super Bowl commercials have long garnered more interest than the teams battling on the gridiron.
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Sat, Jan 11th 2014 07:00 am
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is holding general vocal auditions from 4-6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, at Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo.
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Sat, Jan 11th 2014 07:00 am
On Wednesday, Jan. 15, "The Chew" kicks-off "The Chew Search for the Weight Watchers Chef" with its first two competitors.
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Sat, Jan 11th 2014 07:00 am
Children ages 7-12 are invited to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the History Center of Niagara County from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20. The program will celebrate the opening of the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, in early February.
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Sat, Jan 11th 2014 07:00 am
Frank Manarino recently took over Marshall Automotive & Transmission, wants to be different from others in his profession. He said the most important thing in his business is "try to just be honest to everyone."
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Fri, Jan 10th 2014 10:00 pm
"Super Bowl's Greatest Commercials 2014" is an interactive countdown special where viewers will be able to vote live on CBS.com for their favorite Super Bowl commercials. The special is hosted by Boomer Esiason and Sarah Shahi.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2014 09:55 pm
For the first time, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will join in the festivities at the annual Martin Luther King celebration program at Kleinhans Music Hall at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19. The celebration is free of charge.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2014 09:55 pm
After pressing for answers for months, Congressman Chris Collins, R-NY-27, said the IRS will not force volunteer fire departments to comply with ObamaCare's employer mandate.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2014 09:55 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz is pleased to announce Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill into law that will allow municipalities to regulate pet dealers so long as the local policies adopted are not less stringent than state law.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2014 09:55 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti today announced the City of Buffalo has been awarded $741,220 through a competitive grant to expand the available number of slots for full-day pre-kindergarten programs.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2014 09:55 pm
"Oscar Sunday" is the benchmark for Hollywood glitz and glamor, and the exciting culmination of the awards show season. But talk show "LIVE with Kelly and Michael" is extending that excitement one more day with "LIVE's After Oscar Show," its annual post-Oscars broadcast, airing live Monday, March 3, at 9 a.m.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2014 09:50 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation to help protect the health and safety of dogs and cats across New York state by authorizing local municipalities to adopt more stringent laws to regulate pet dealers.
"The legislation announced today is a win for those individuals and communities across the state that have fought for the health and safety of animals under the care of pet dealers," Cuomo said. "While existing state law will be upheld, today's legislation will give support to the many local municipalities that want to ensure stronger safeguards are in place to protect the animals in their communities."
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Fri, Jan 10th 2014 09:10 pm
The following is a sampling of calls received by the Town of Niagara Police Department between Sunday, Dec. 29, and Monday, Jan. 6. A total of 192 calls were answered during that time period.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2014 09:00 pm
Upcoming events at the Historic Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda, include:
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Fri, Jan 10th 2014 09:00 pm
Wheatfield resident Daniel Jaenecke has become an Eagle Scout thanks to helping his mom.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2014 09:00 pm
Niagara-Wheatfield teachers Lori Pruyn and Nicole Pasceri decided to give their students a lesson on the true meaning of the holidays. They told them about some new residents in the Buffalo area, many who had to flee their country with little more than the clothes on their backs to escape to a safer country.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2014 09:00 pm
"What did people read at home long ago?" will be discussed when the Historical Society of North German Settlements in WNY meets at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, in the Wheatfield Community Center.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2014 09:00 pm
Falling temperatures, wind, snow and ice brought many cancellations Monday evening, but the Wheatfield Town Board persevered, holding its annual reorganization meeting and a short regular meeting.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2014 08:50 pm
"Johnnie's Adventures: Lewiston's Underground Railroad," a new book, is aimed at teaching children and adults the story of slavery and its connections to Lewiston. Each page of text includes historical annotations. Children can follow the adventure on the map on the back cover designed by BeauDesigns.
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