Sat, Jul 2nd 2016 07:00 am
Fort Niagara State Park and the Village of Youngstown will be buzzing next weekend. That's when one of the biggest soccer tournaments in the northeastern U.S. pays its annual visit to the park and village.
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Sat, Jul 2nd 2016 07:00 am
A local business will spend the entire month of July saying "Thank you" to the Island for supporting its growth and prosperity.
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Sat, Jul 2nd 2016 07:00 am
Soon after Jason and Ann MacClellan opened Island Kids Child Care Center, Preschool and PreK in June of 2013, they saw a surge in demand for their child care services. This summer, they're taking steps to meet the needs of Island families by undertaking a major business expansion.
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Fri, Jul 1st 2016 07:30 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team signed defenseman Justin Falk to a one-year, two-way contract.
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Fri, Jul 1st 2016 05:40 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team signed forward Kyle Okposo to a seven-year contract.
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Fri, Jul 1st 2016 05:20 pm
Bass legend Billy Sheehan returns to the area on Tuesday at The Tralf with his latest project, The Winery Dogs, a powerhouse supergroup featuring Richie Kotzen and Mike Portnoy.
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Fri, Jul 1st 2016 04:50 pm
Sales were as hot as the weather Saturday for some of the young businesspeople at the 20th annual KidBiz in the Town Commons.
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Fri, Jul 1st 2016 04:45 pm
Wendy L. Duignan, Ph.D., died June 21, 2016, in Buffalo.
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Fri, Jul 1st 2016 04:45 pm
Gloria Diringer (née Askey) entered into rest June 28, 2016.
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Fri, Jul 1st 2016 04:45 pm
The Rev. Edwin H. Sprague, a retired Presbyterian pastor, died on Friday, June 17, 2016.
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Fri, Jul 1st 2016 04:35 pm
The 26th annual Olde Sanborn Days Arts and Craft Show, hosted by the Rotary Club of Niagara County-Central, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 9, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 10, at the Sanborn Fire Co. grounds.
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Fri, Jul 1st 2016 04:35 pm
Residents can enjoy a host of family-friendly activities this long weekend, from barbecues to public firework displays.
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Fri, Jul 1st 2016 04:30 pm
North Tonawanda's Children's Memorial Garden, also known as the Children's Remembrance Gardenwalk, is finally becoming a reality for parents who have lost children.
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Fri, Jul 1st 2016 04:25 pm
Incorporating breathtaking imagery from Israel, platinum-selling Hillsong UNITED will debut "Of Dirt And Grace - Live From The Land" beginning July 15. It's a live visual take on songs from the band's best selling record "EMPIRES."
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Fri, Jul 1st 2016 04:25 pm
The Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy graduated its 62nd class during a ceremony held Friday at Niagara University's Castellani Art Museum.
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Fri, Jul 1st 2016 04:00 pm
A new event will blast off Sunday in the Town of Niagara's Veterans Memorial Community Park. "Pride in the Park" will feature community activities and entertainment beginning at noon and extending throughout the day and evening.
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Fri, Jul 1st 2016 11:50 am
Erie County residents earning between 130 percent and 150 percent of the federal poverty level will be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program benefits, effective July 1.
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Fri, Jul 1st 2016 11:50 am
The Buffalo Sabres announced registration is now open for Street HockeyFest 2016. The popular street hockey tournament is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 21.
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Fri, Jul 1st 2016 11:50 am
State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced a new, comprehensive conservation plan to manage New York's population of the bald eagle.
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Fri, Jul 1st 2016 11:50 am
Thanks to a contribution from LB Mason Fine Arts and artist Philip Burke, Artpark is offering 17 partial scholarships in the amount of $100 for the July sessions of Art Camp.
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Fri, Jul 1st 2016 11:50 am
The Buffalo Sabres announced the team's schedule for its annual summer development camp, from July 6-12 at HARBORCENTER. All on-ice sessions will be held at HARBORCENTER for the first time this year after four years at First Niagara Center.
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Fri, Jul 1st 2016 11:45 am
Congressman Brian Higgins is reaching out to Vice President Joseph Biden, formally inviting the leader of the "cancer moonshot" initiative to see first-hand the outstanding cancer research happening right here in Western New York at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
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Fri, Jul 1st 2016 11:45 am
For researchers hoping to provide medication to their study participants during clinical trials, sorting through the myriad regulations can be a headache.
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Fri, Jul 1st 2016 07:00 am
The Fourth of July is rapidly approaching, and with it comes the traditional displays of fireworks. The Firemen's Association of the State of New York urges New Yorkers to enjoy a professional fireworks display, rather than attempt to use these dangerous devices themselves.
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Thu, Jun 30th 2016 09:45 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team signed defenseman Jake McCabe to a three-year contract extension. They also signed forward Cole Schneider to a one-year, two-way contract.
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Thu, Jun 30th 2016 04:50 pm
Syfy has renewed its critically acclaimed drama series "12 Monkeys" for a 10-episode season 3 order, with new episodes expected to air in 2017.
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Thu, Jun 30th 2016 03:30 pm
A memorandum of understanding signed Thursday formalized longstanding partnerships between Niagara University and the Niagara Falls and Lewiston-Porter school districts.
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Thu, Jun 30th 2016 03:20 pm
Local United Automobile Workers members and its veterans committee teamed up with AT&T to help collect more than 1,500 gently used mobile devices over the past three months, which will now be donated to Cell Phones For Soldiers.
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Thu, Jun 30th 2016 03:00 pm
Capitalizing on the highly anticipated Rio Olympics, NBC will air special original half-hour episodes of the network's No. 1-rated comedy, "Superstore," and TV's No. 1 reality series, "The Voice," on Friday, Aug. 19, and Sunday, Aug. 21 (the night of the closing ceremony), respectively.
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Thu, Jun 30th 2016 02:45 pm
In an effort to boost blood donations during a time when they can be low, New York State Sen. Rob Ortt is partnering with the American Red Cross to sponsor a community blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, at Cornerstone Arena in Lockport.
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Thu, Jun 30th 2016 10:40 am
AAA projects nearly 43 million Americans will travel this Independence Day weekend. This represents the highest Fourth of July travel volume on record and 5 million more travelers compared to Memorial Day weekend.
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Thu, Jun 30th 2016 10:40 am
According to the National Fire Protection Association, June and July are the peak months for summer grill fires, with nearly 9,000 fires each year caused by grills, hibachis and other barbecues.
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Thu, Jun 30th 2016 10:20 am
High school students from across the nation will get a glimpse of the pharmacy profession through the first University at Buffalo pre-pharmacy summer camp.
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Wed, Jun 29th 2016 05:45 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team signed defenseman Casey Nelson to a two-year contract extension.
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Wed, Jun 29th 2016 04:20 pm
NBC Olympics continues its extensive coverage of the U.S. Olympic trials with live coverage of the track and field and swimming competition over July 4th weekend across NBC, NBCSN, NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app.
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Wed, Jun 29th 2016 04:20 pm
The City of Niagara Falls is hosting and promoting community events throughout the months of July and August. The "Summer In Your City" Series features outdoor events within the city's parks and waterways.
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Wed, Jun 29th 2016 02:40 pm
With the nation's attention on an epidemic of opioid abuse, New York State Sen. Robert G. Ortt announced the addition of new drop-box locations for residents throughout the county to dispose of unwanted and expired drugs. He spoke at this morning's official opening of the North Tonawanda drug collection site.
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Wed, Jun 29th 2016 12:30 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins is advocating for a direct binational pedestrian connection to accommodate Canadian GO Train passengers and better facilitate cross-border tourism.
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Wed, Jun 29th 2016 12:30 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team's 2016 preseason schedule. The team will play seven games, including two home games at First Niagara Center. Ticket information and pricing will be announced at a later date.
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Wed, Jun 29th 2016 12:30 pm
Once again, Lewiston Council on the Arts will join the festivities at the Olde Sanborn Days Arts & Crafts Show. The 26th annual event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 9, and from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday, July 10.
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