Fri, Dec 31st 2010 10:00 am
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Field Operations announced the arrest this week of a citizen of Gambia on charges of false claim to U.S. citizenship, fraud and misuse of a passport. The subject is also wanted on charges of credit card fraud.
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Fri, Dec 31st 2010 10:00 am
Legislator-designate Richard Soluri, formerly the Village of Lewiston mayor, met recently with Niagara County Legislature Chairman Bill Ross (right) to oversee the transition of the 12th Legislative District from Assemblyman-elect John Ceretto to himself. The pair discussed several issues, including committee assignments.
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Fri, Dec 31st 2010 10:00 am
Every Jan. 1, in a blur of champagne and party chatter, we toss out those three little words like so much glittering confetti. They're as much a staple of the annual milestone as Dick Clark and the Times Square ball. But how many of us take the time to think about what the phrase truly means? What is happiness, anyway? What does it look like? And - most important of all - how can we achieve it?
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Fri, Dec 31st 2010 06:40 am
After the ball drops on New Year's Eve, "Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood Blvd. Presents" airs music videos from Katy Perry and Lady Antebellum, exclusive acoustic performances by Grammy nominees Little Big Town, Vanguard recording artist Stacy Clark (originally from Grand Island), Brent Roske from the Grammy Museum and "American Idol" winner Kris Allen.
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Thu, Dec 30th 2010 04:00 pm
The following is a sampling of the calls the Town of Niagara Police responded to between Dec. 13 and 16.
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Thu, Dec 30th 2010 04:00 pm
Auditions for "Our Town" by Thornton Wilder will be conducted at the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., in North Tonawanda, from 7 to 9 p.m., Jan. 3 and 4.
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Wed, Dec 29th 2010 11:00 am
Legendary female Japanese composer Kinuyo Yamashita will be performing her original music from "Castlevania" along with the New Jersey Symphony this Wednesday, Dec. 29, and Thursday, Dec. 30, at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
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Tue, Dec 28th 2010 01:20 pm
Empire State Concerts presents Loretta Lynn with special guests The Secret Sisters at the Historic Riviera Theater, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda, on Thursday March 3, 2011. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. all-ages show.
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Tue, Dec 28th 2010 01:00 pm
The cast of Green Day's smash hit Broadway musical "American Idiot" and teen viral video phenomenon Greyson Chance help ring in 2011 by performing live on "NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly." Additionally, NBC's Jimmy Fallon ("Late Night with Jimmy Fallon") and NBC News' Brian Williams treat viewers to a special appearance while "SNL" cast member Jay Pharoah and Internet celebrity Antoine Dodson stop by for interviews.
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Tue, Dec 28th 2010 01:00 pm
A star-studded selection of talent from film, TV and music will be on hand.
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Tue, Dec 28th 2010 01:00 pm
In 2011, personal exemptions and standard deductions will rise, and tax brackets will widen due to inflation, the Internal Revenue Service recently announced.
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Tue, Dec 28th 2010 12:30 pm
During the winter season, various Niagara County municipalities, in the course of their work involving snow removal and/or ice control, encounter many problems. Two of these directly involve the public. The first is the depositing of snow on highways or shoulders by private individuals, and the second being mailboxes damaged during snow removal.
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Tue, Dec 28th 2010 12:00 pm
The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department will sponsor bingo for adults (ages 16 years and older) on Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, starting at 6:30 p.m., in the gym of the Village of Lewiston Red Brick Municipal Building, North Fourth and Onondaga streets. The cost will be $10 per person, and includes admission, cards, door prizes, desserts and beverages.
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Tue, Dec 28th 2010 12:00 pm
Tickets are now on sale for The Premier, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's annual black tie dinner and entertainment gala.
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Tue, Dec 28th 2010 12:00 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the launch of an online form for citizens to report environmental violations.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 01:05 pm
In conjunction with Scholastic Books, Mount St. Mary's Child Care participated in "The Great Bedtime Pajama Drive."
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 01:00 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, Dec. 13, to Sunday, Dec. 19, as reported by the Lewiston-Police Department. A total of 93 calls were answered by LPD during this period.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 01:00 pm
The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department is sponsoring a youth 3-on-3 basketball program on Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, starting at 9 a.m. at the Lewiston Red Brick Municipal Building gym, North Fourth and Onondaga streets.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:35 pm
In an effort to reach as many families in the community as possible, regardless of their economic situation, the Kids Count After School Enrichment Program held at the First Presbyterian Church in Youngstown will lower its rates to $2 per child per day. The new rates will take effect on Jan. 3, 2011.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:35 pm
Santa Claus visits with children at the Town of Porter Story Hour earlier this month at one of two pre-Christmas party gatherings held at the Youngstown Free Library.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:10 pm
Town of Grand Island Supervisor Peter McMahon has been appointed a commissioner to the Niagara River Greenway Commission by Gov. David A. Paterson.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:05 pm
Niagara County Sheriff James R. Voutour wants to ensure that everyone has a safe and happy holiday season. The Niagara County Sheriff's Office will be taking extra precautionary measures to guarantee your safety during the holidays and is encouraging the residents of Niagara County to do the same.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:00 pm
Employees from Our Lady of Peace nursing home in Lewiston made a generous donation from their Spirit Fund in honor of Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara program participants who volunteer five times a week through the agency's day habilitation program.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:00 pm
On Nov. 29, the Ransomville Volunteer Fire Co. dedicated its brand-new, 2010 Wheeled Coach Ambulance to all those in the community firefighters serve.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:00 pm
Sacred Heart Villa School in Lewiston announces the following students have been named to its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2010-11 academic year.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:00 pm
Richard A. Zachary II, formerly of Ransomville, was among 34 who graduated from the Missouri Southern Law Enforcement Academy at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Mo., on Dec. 16. Zachary attended the full-time, 18-week course during the day and worked full time at night at the Jasper County Sheriff's Department.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:00 pm
Lee Simonson, volunteer president of the Historic Association of Lewiston, recently announced the raffle winners and the champions of the decorating competition at the Lewiston Home Tour held Dec. 4-5 in Lewiston.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:00 pm
Lewiston Town Board members heard it from area dog breeders during a public hearing Dec. 13 en route to the town procedurally approving new Local Law No. 4 covering dog control.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:00 pm
Youngstown Lions Club President Stu Comerford has announced this year's winners of the club's annual Holiday Lighting Contest.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:00 pm
The Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St., in the Village of Lewiston, announces the following programs, events and activities for the month of January 2011.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:00 pm
Village of Lewiston trustees amended the municipality's historic preservation law on Monday, adding maintenance and repair provisions.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:00 pm
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:00 pm
BIDCO Marine Group of Grand Island is one of three local firms awarded a contract by the New York Power Authority.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:00 pm
As she does each year, Grand Island Town Councilwoman Mary Cooke returned to the town's coffers her medical care bonus, which the town offers to those who decline the town's coverage.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:00 pm
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:00 pm
The Grand Island Neighbors Foundation will distribute hundreds of pounds of food to Island families in need this holiday season.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:00 pm
A Buffalo man is lucky to be alive after falling through ice and into the Niagara River Saturday.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 11:45 am
If you're the gal looking to hang out with friends and listen to live music outside, or the guy intent on staying indoors with family (and Dick Clark or Nancy O'Dell on the TV), New Year's Eve has ample offerings for everyone this year. Whether you're into noisemakers and confetti, or cheese and crackers by the fireplace, event organizers have you covered.
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Thu, Dec 23rd 2010 08:00 pm
The presents are wrapped, the baking and decorating done. Take the time to find the reason for the season at Niagara Presbyterian Church on the corner of Military and Lockport roads in the Town of Niagara.
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Thu, Dec 23rd 2010 01:00 pm
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