Mon, Apr 14th 2014 03:55 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced the results of its fraudulent refund prevention program. In 2013, 255,000 fraudulent and erroneous refunds totaling more than $413 million were stopped, and the department has identified $287 million in questionable refunds already this year.
The department uses a combination of sophisticated technology and highly trained staff to review every tax return and stop suspicious refunds before they're issued. The program is a model for other states, and was recognized this year with an Outstanding Technology Award by the Washington, D.C.-based Federation of Tax Administrators.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2014 03:50 pm
Thirty-five members of the 107th Airlift Wing will spend three weeks in Australia this month helping the Air Force Space Command install a Space Surveillance Network radar there.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2014 03:50 pm
The most important message regarding Ellicottville's 2014 Summer Music Festival, which takes place July 4-6 is this: It's a family affair.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2014 03:50 pm
The 914th Airlift Wing is honoring important members of military families across the state on Tuesday.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2014 03:45 pm
The First Niagara Foundation is sponsoring the fifth annual New York Business Plan Competition. The event is hosted by The SUNY College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, University at Albany's School of Business, and Syracuse University, in partnership with SEFCU, SUNY, and collegiate partner institutions across the state.
The 2014 New York Business Plan Competition features regional competitions in New York's 10 Regional Economic Development Council zones that will lead up to a statewide final competition at CNSE's Albany Nanotech Complex on April 25.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2014 03:45 pm
The New York Power Authority on Monday issued its 2013 annual report, combining a summary of the past year's accomplishments with updates on its sustainability activities in one comprehensive publication.
At the same time as the issuance of its annual report, NYPA also released an overview of its financial performance during the past three years, which can be viewed at http://www.nypa.gov/AR13/ar13-Financials.pdf. Both documents demonstrate how prudent management practices place NYPA in a strong financial position to implement its 2014-19 strategic vision, announced last month, and available at www.nypa.gov/PDFs/StraVis2014/.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2014 03:45 pm
When it comes to pets, dogs travel with their humans the most often. In fact, they account for over 85 percent of pet travelers. This makes sense; most dogs are happy to go on adventures. They love car rides and can't wait to hop in and head out anywhere, whether it's down the street to the park or halfway across the country on an extended road trip.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2014 03:45 pm
On Wednesday evening, April 9, eight men and one woman representing the Niagara County Auxiliary Police Department graduated from the Niagara County Auxiliary Police Academy.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2014 03:45 pm
Disney and First Book will provide for the donation of up to 1 million books to U.S. communities in need and will present families with free digital books from Disney Publishing Worldwide, through a new program: Disney Junior's "Give a Book, Get a Book."
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Mon, Apr 14th 2014 03:45 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti has announced he will join Orchard Park Town Supervisor Patrick Keem and Time Warner Cable in hosting a free electronics recycling event Saturday, April 19, in the Town of Orchard Park. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Orchard Park Senior High School, located at 4040 Baker Road.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2014 03:45 pm
Canalside will host a meeting for food vendors interested in participating in 2014 Canalside events. The event is slated for Thursday, April 17, at 3 p.m., at 95 Perry St., Buffalo. The meeting will be held inside the fifth floor conference room.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2014 07:00 am
The Buffalo Zoo has announced the lineup for its second annual BuffaLoveFest, an event featuring all things "Buffalo." The inaugural BuffaLoveFest in 2013 was so successful, zoo officials decided to make the event bigger and better in 2014.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2014 07:00 am
The North Tonawanda History Museum will host Town of Tonawanda Historian John W. Percy as he presents a program on the War of 1812 in Western New York. The event begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26. Percy is an ex-officio trustee and advisory committee member of the History Museum.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2014 07:00 am
The Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy will hold an information session for interested individuals Thursday, April 24, at 5:30 p.m. in Dunleavy Hall on the Niagara University campus.
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Sat, Apr 12th 2014 02:05 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will hold its 16th CleanSweepNY program the week of April 28 in Western New York.
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Sat, Apr 12th 2014 02:05 pm
On Wednesday, April 16, St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Lewiston will distribute homemade hot cross buns.
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Sat, Apr 12th 2014 02:00 pm
The Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners has announced its 2014-15 officers and board of directors.
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Sat, Apr 12th 2014 07:05 am
At its April 8 meeting, the Youngstown Business and Professional Association held an installation of its new board and officers for 2014.
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Sat, Apr 12th 2014 07:00 am
The Friends of the Youngstown Free Library will host the fifth annual "Dessert and Wine in the Stacks" fundraiser Friday, April 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Youngstown Free Library, located in the Red Brick School Village Center, 240 Lockport St. The event is suitable for adults and children.
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Sat, Apr 12th 2014 07:00 am
I wish to announce my intention to run for the Lewiston-Porter School Board of Education.
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Sat, Apr 12th 2014 07:00 am
Town of Lewiston Supervisor Dennis Brochey was recognized as the Lewiston Democratic Committee's Democrat of the Year for 2014 at a brunch at the Niagara Falls Country Club.
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Sat, Apr 12th 2014 07:00 am
In an effort to reach out further to the community, Youngstown Police Chief Chris Salada announced this week a series of new initiatives intended to make his department more visible to village residents and businesses.
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Sat, Apr 12th 2014 07:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Patti's Cut Above as the recipient of the Ransomville Business of the Year Award.
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Sat, Apr 12th 2014 06:55 am
The Town of Porter/Village of Youngstown Republican Committee has announced its endorsement of (left to right) Will Ziegler for Youngstown Village trustee, Norm Swann for Village of Youngstown mayor and Tim Adamson for Youngstown village trustee.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2014 07:55 pm
Kiss winter goodbye: Hibbard's is open.
Hibbard's Original Frozen Custard officially began its summer season Friday in the Village of Lewiston. On a warm spring evening - after a long, cold winter - children and families lined up to grab the first ice cream treats of the season.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2014 07:00 pm
The following activity took place from Friday, Feb. 28, to Tuesday, April 1, as reported by the Youngstown Police Department.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2014 07:00 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, March 31, to Sunday, April 6, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 83 response calls during this period.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2014 06:55 pm
The Lewiston Democratic Committee is now seeking interested candidates for the Town of Lewiston offices of town council member and town clerk.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2014 06:50 pm
Spring has finally arrived in Lewiston, and with it the 19th annual Lewiston Family Spring Fling.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2014 06:30 pm
This year, on Tax Day, Hard Rock Café is cutting Americans a break by asking them to lay down their wallets and pick up the mic. On Tuesday, April 15, Hard Rock Café, Niagara Falls, USA, opens up its stage to give fans a chance to "Sing for Your Supper."
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Fri, Apr 11th 2014 06:30 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, in response to the recent spike in electric rates, is demanding an explanation for the increase from both National Grid and the Public Service Commission.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2014 06:30 pm
The Town of Porter Democratic Committee is looking for a Porter resident who has an interest in public service through political office.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2014 06:30 pm
The Niagara Tourism & Convention Corp. recently announced the promotion of two staff members. Lana Perlman was appointed director of visitor services, while Lindsey Bowman was named tourism sales coordinator.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2014 06:30 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-I-60, today announced he is co-sponsoring a bill that would ban the piercing or permanent tattooing of companion animals. He said subjecting pets to body piercing or tattooing is a cruel act that falls under the category of animal abuse.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2014 06:20 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team recalled goaltender Connor Knapp from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League. The team also announced it assigned goaltender Andrey Makarov to Rochester.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2014 06:20 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center turned the spotlight on its volunteers Tuesday, celebrating their service and commitment at a luncheon at the Four Points by Sheraton.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2014 06:20 pm
Community Missions Inc. will host its annual "Walk for Niagara" (formerly "Feet or Famine") on Saturday, May 3, at Whirlpool State Park. Rain or shine, the event aims to raise awareness and funds for the agency's crisis services programs, which include the community soup kitchen, food pantry, clothing closet, and emergency housing shelter.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2014 06:20 pm
dick clark productions and Billboard, have announced the first set of musical performers at this year's Billboard Music Awards. Billboard chart-toppers Luke Bryan, Imagine Dragons, John Legend and OneRepublic will all join previously announced Jason Derulo as performers in the live awards show, airing Sunday, May 18, at 8 p.m. on ABC.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2014 06:20 pm
Chef Gerry Garvin, aka "G.," hits the road again for the third season of "Road Trip with G. Garvin," premiering Wednesday, May 21, at 9 p.m. on Cooking Channel.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2014 06:15 pm
Malaya Watson was eliminated Thursday on "American Idol XIII" after she received the fewest votes. From Southfield, Mich., the 16-year-old sang "Through The Fire" on Wednesday night's performance show.
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