Mon, May 23rd 2011 05:20 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, today helped pass legislation that will encourage tourism and help create local jobs in the Niagara Falls region. The bill establishes the temporary New York State War of 1812 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission, which will plan and execute a number of War of 1812 re-enactments and other tourism events.
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Mon, May 23rd 2011 10:45 am
New York State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey announces the agency will hold a series of workshops for municipalities and not-for-profit organizations interested in applying for Environmental Protection Fund grants.
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Mon, May 23rd 2011 10:35 am
For the fifth consecutive year, Niagara University has been named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service to the community. The honor roll, established in 2006 by the Corporation for National and Community Service, is the highest federal recognition a school can achieve for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement.
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Mon, May 23rd 2011 10:30 am
Uncovering one of the year's underreported national news stories will, ironically, heap significant exposure upon a team of Niagara University students.
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Mon, May 23rd 2011 10:15 am
Supporters enjoyed an evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing on the legendary Artpark stage at the "Black & White Ball" on Saturday. The event benefited Artpark & Company's summer-long programming.
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Sun, May 22nd 2011 03:00 pm
The Grand Island Town Board set aside May 13, 2011, as Winifred R. Zarbo Day throughout the Town of Grand Island in recognition of Zarbo's 90th birthday.
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Sat, May 21st 2011 05:00 pm
The following is a sampling of activity from Monday, May 2 to Sunday, May 15, as reported by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office for the towns of Lewiston, Porter and Wilson.
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Sat, May 21st 2011 05:00 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, May 9, to Sunday, May 15, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. A total of 82 calls were answered by LPD during this period.
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Sat, May 21st 2011 10:00 am
Village of Lewiston Mayor Terry Collesano called a special, informal meeting Monday with members of the Village Board of Trustees and the Planning Board to brainstorm ideas for the upper plateau off Portage Road.
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Sat, May 21st 2011 08:30 am
Ryan Henderson, 35, of Lewiston, who was killed in a Ridge Road accident in January, will be among five honored at the Health Association of Niagara County Inc.'s annual meeting and luncheon on June 2. The event begins at noon at the Sheraton at the Falls, 300 Third St.
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Sat, May 21st 2011 08:30 am
The U.S. Coast Guard Accident Statistics has identified New York state with one of the highest number of accidents and fatalities in 2009. Although National Safe Boating Week, held on Memorial Day weekend, is the traditional start of the recreational boating season, spring-breakers and eager boaters often take to the water early. The U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Division, 3-9 Eastern Region, which serves the Western New York area, encourages all boaters to always wear a life jacket each and every time they are on the water.
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Sat, May 21st 2011 12:25 am
Old Fort Niagara is one of longest occupied military bases in North America and, on Memorial Day weekend, the historic site plans a dramatic exhibition of four centuries of military history. In addition to the fort's usual array of red-coated, musket bearing soldiers, visitors will see WWII jeeps and GI's, WWI doughboys, as well as troops from the War of 1812, Civil War, and Spanish American conflicts.
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Fri, May 20th 2011 11:55 pm
From flaming lips to laser lights, tower-climbing rockers to Elvis impersonators, Artpark has offered a vast assortment of entertainment options in recent years. But the Lewiston performing arts venue has never had a cat on its hind legs pushing a dog across the stage in a stroller. ... Until now.
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Fri, May 20th 2011 12:50 pm
16-year-old Lauren Alaina and 17-year-old Scotty McCreery to compete for "American Idol" crown Tuesday, May 24, on FOX.
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Fri, May 20th 2011 11:00 am
USA Taekwondo, the national governing body for the sport of taekwondo in the U.S., in conjunction with the Buffalo Sports Commission, will hold a national qualifier and national poomsae team trials at the Buffalo-Niagara Convention Center in Buffalo on May 20-22.
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Thu, May 19th 2011 06:05 pm
An astonishing 95 million votes were cast following last night's "American Idol" performance show - the third-highest number of votes in the show's history and the highest total ever for a non-finale episode. Tune in Thursday, May 19 (8 p.m. ET live), to find out who will compete in next week's season finale.
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Thu, May 19th 2011 05:00 pm
The following is a sampling of police calls in the Town of Niagara and Wheatfield as reported by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office from May 2 to 9.
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Thu, May 19th 2011 05:00 pm
The following is a sampling of calls reported by the Town of Niagara Police between April 23-28.
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Thu, May 19th 2011 03:10 pm
Niagara Hospice will celebrate Armed Forces Day with the American Legion Riders Wheatfield Post 1451 on May 21.
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Thu, May 19th 2011 03:10 pm
Wegmans' plans to hold an "American Classic" outdoor entertainment event on June 18 hit a stumbling block on Tuesday when the Town of Niagara Town Board denied its permit application.
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Thu, May 19th 2011 03:05 pm
The grand opening of the Wheatfield Farmers Market this year will be Wednesday, May 25. From 3 p.m. to dusk near the Youth Center behind Town Hall, find offerings ranging from natural breads and sweet potato pies to popcorn and gourmet hot sauces.
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Thu, May 19th 2011 02:55 pm
This year's Historical Association of Lewiston celebration on Wednesday, June 29, promises to be bigger and better than ever. Tickets are on sale now for $30 each and include a 6 p.m. dinner at the Niagara Falls Country Club. In addition, celebration attendees will receive a 50 percent off coupon for a ride on the Black Pearl this summer.
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Thu, May 19th 2011 02:50 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, helped pass legislation this week to promote our region's wine and agriculture industries by allowing the manufacture and sale of frozen desserts made with wine.
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Thu, May 19th 2011 02:45 pm
Theater design/technology junior Jayson D. Clark of North Tonawanda was selected by the faculty of Niagara University's department of theater and fine arts as the recipient of the Julie Burdick Memorial Scholarship for academic year 2011-12. The scholarship is named after NU alumna Julie Burdick, '03. Prior recipients have included Preston Cuer, '09, Jessica Bill, '10, and Casey Lynn Moyer, '11.
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Thu, May 19th 2011 02:30 pm
The Niagara River Greenway Commission on Tuesday approved one of two projects submitted by the Town of Lewiston. Commissioners said the renovation of Toohey Park in the Village of Lewiston is consistent with the Greenway Plan. They didn't feel the same way about the Colonial Village Park restoration project, however, and did not endorse the proposal.
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Thu, May 19th 2011 01:00 pm
Funtime Presents welcomes Cake to Artpark on Friday, May 20. The California rockers hit the stage at 8:15 p.m.
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Wed, May 18th 2011 01:55 pm
America's most watched network adds five new series
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Wed, May 18th 2011 01:50 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, today released the following statement regarding Gov. Andrew Cuomo's "People First" tour being held at the Conference Center in Niagara Falls.
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Wed, May 18th 2011 01:30 pm
The EmStar Emergency Department of Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center will recognize local emergency medical service professionals at an award's dinner on Wednesday, May 25, at the Niagara Falls Country Club. The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m.
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Wed, May 18th 2011 01:30 pm
Niagara University is taking its sustainability efforts to the rooftops - but it's not to exult about again being named to the Princeton Review's register of the country's most environmentally responsible colleges.
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Wed, May 18th 2011 01:05 pm
Jeff Martin is no stranger to Lockport, having headlined a Molson Canal Concert Series show there in 2008. But when he returns this summer, he'll have a few friends along for the ride.
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Tue, May 17th 2011 01:35 pm
Spring has sprung and Niagara Frontier Publications is once again hosting the 10-Mile Garage and Sidewalk Sale, Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and 5, in the towns of Lewiston, Porter, Youngstown, Ransomville and Sanborn. A favorite of businesses and residences for nearly two decades, this event brings in bargain hunters from as far away as Toronto and Rochester.
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Tue, May 17th 2011 12:55 pm
Paul Lee, president of ABC Entertainment Group, will discuss ABC's plans for next season and present the network's 2011-12 fall schedule before the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall.
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Tue, May 17th 2011 12:50 pm
Yabba dabba doo! FOX has picked up "The Flintstones," a 21st century version of the classic animated comedy from executive producer Seth MacFarlane.
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Tue, May 17th 2011 12:15 pm
High school juniors and seniors looking for a way to earn college credits outside of the Advanced Placement curriculum can look no further.
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Tue, May 17th 2011 12:10 pm
Lewiston No. 1 Volunteer Fire Co. invites the community to attend its annual open house on Friday, June 3. The event runs from 4 until 7 p.m. at 145 N. Sixth St.
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Tue, May 17th 2011 10:00 am
Weather notwithstanding, Artpark & Co.'s summer season kicks off today with the World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 09:45 pm
CBS and Warner Bros. Television announce Ashton Kutcher will join the cast of the hit comedy "Two and a Half Men."
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Mon, May 16th 2011 04:45 pm
The Foo Fighters have confirmed they will perform at HSBC Arena on Sept. 25 as part of the next leg of shows in their ongoing American arena headline run in support of the worldwide No. 1 album "Wasting Light" (Roswell/RCA). Special guests Rise Against and Mariachi el Bronx will be support for the show in Buffalo, which begins at 7 p.m.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 03:25 pm
The annual St. Francis Guild Chicken and Rib BBQ raised more than $1,400 to assist the renovation of the maternity department at Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
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