Thu, May 30th 2013 01:20 pm
Buffalo ranked 23rd in the American College of Sport Medicine's American Fitness Index, which measures the health and community fitness status of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S.
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Thu, May 30th 2013 01:15 pm
Community Missions of Niagara Frontier and the YWCA of Niagara are joining forces to host an upcoming art auction on Friday, June 7, at the Sheraton at the Falls in Niagara Falls. The event will raise money and awareness for the marginalized populations both agencies serve in Niagara County.
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Thu, May 30th 2013 01:10 pm
Calling all fishing and outdoor sports vendors: "Get hooked" on the first-ever Greater Niagara Fishing & Outdoor Expo, to be held at The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls, on Jan. 24-26, 2014. The expo promises to be the largest event of its kind in Niagara County, with more than 125 regional vendors from the U.S. and Canada, live fish, animal displays and larger outdoor retailers expected.
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Thu, May 30th 2013 01:00 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-I-60, announced Wednesday the Senate has passed bill S.868, which calls for moving the election of members of the City of Buffalo School Board from May to November, a measure that he says will improve voter turnout and save taxpayers money.
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Thu, May 30th 2013 01:00 pm
"We are shocked and deeply troubled by the press release circulated by the Business Council and Sierra Club calling for the closure of the upstate New York Dunkirk and Cayuga power generating stations," the senators said.
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Thu, May 30th 2013 01:00 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, announced Wednesday that legislation he sponsors in the Senate that would pre-empt the Public Service Commission from regulating electric car charging stations passed through the Senate.
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Thu, May 30th 2013 01:00 pm
YMCA Camp Kenan is offering residence and day camps to give kids and teens across Western New York an adventurous, active and healthy summer. YMCA camp programs offer youth fun and unique experiences with an opportunity to explore the outdoors, meet new friends, discover new interests and create memories that last a lifetime.
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Thu, May 30th 2013 01:00 pm
Neil Patrick Harris has been named host and producer of The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, to be broadcast from NOKIA Theater L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, Sunday, Sept. 22, on the CBS Television Network.
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Thu, May 30th 2013 01:00 pm
"I am proud to be a co-sponsor of 'Jackie's Law' in the New York State Senate. Now, with bipartisan support, this piece of legislation has a realty of passing the New York State Senate," Grisanti said.
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Wed, May 29th 2013 12:25 pm
Some of Hollywood's biggest names will be taking center stage at The 67th Annual Tony Awards, live from Radio City Music Hall, Sunday, June 9 (8 p.m.), on the CBS Television Network. Set to present the best of the Broadway season are Tony nominee Tom Hanks and actors Scarlett Johansson, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Jesse Eisenberg, Jon Cryer and Martha Plimpton.
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Wed, May 29th 2013 12:25 pm
On Saturday, June 1, the Nickel City Knockouts and Devil Dollies battle for the Queen City Cup in the final home team bout of the season. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the bout begins at 7:30 p.m.
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Wed, May 29th 2013 12:05 pm
Dr. Salvatore Pappalardo has been appointed a professor emeritus by the Niagara University Board of Trustees.
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Wed, May 29th 2013 12:00 pm
New York State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-I- Buffalo, and New York State Assemblyman Sean Ryan, D-WF-Buffalo, announced Wednesday that legislation they sponsored in the Senate and Assembly has passed and been signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The legislation (S2075, A836) adds Scajaquada Creek to the state list that defines inland waterways.
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Wed, May 29th 2013 12:00 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and New York State Senate Majority Coalition Leader Jeff Klein today highlighted the "Certificate of Merit" bill (A. 5582) and the Foreclosure Fraud Prevention Act (A.7395), two pieces of legislation to protect New York homeowners facing foreclosure.
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Wed, May 29th 2013 09:05 am
This Friday's Billy Currington show at The Rapids Theatre in Niagara Falls has been postponed due to a scheduling conflict.
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Wed, May 29th 2013 09:05 am
The devastation wrought by the recent powerful tornadoes in the Oklahoma City area is a tragic reminder of the importance of being prepared for severe weather of all kinds.
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Tue, May 28th 2013 05:30 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, joined Cameron Davis (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency senior adviser on Great Lakes issues) and Western New York leaders and community members for discussions on the future of the Great Lakes.
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Tue, May 28th 2013 05:15 pm
Cassadee Pope, winner of season three of "The Voice," will return to NBC's hit musical competition series on June 4 with a live performance of her first single, "Wasting All These Tears." The song, which will be available on iTunes on the same day, has already received airplay on country radio.
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Tue, May 28th 2013 05:15 pm
NBC celebrates the nation's 237th birthday with a live broadcast of the "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular," featuring all-star performances by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, Grammy Award winning Tim McGraw and others. Hosted by Nick Cannon of NBC's "America's Got Talent," the two-hour show will air on Thursday, July 4, from 8-10 p.m., with an encore presentation of the second hour of the fireworks special airing at 10 p.m.
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Tue, May 28th 2013 03:45 pm
Known for her flawless soprano voice that floored judges and audiences on the hit TV show "America's Got Talent," 13-year-old Jackie Evancho will perform for one night only at Artpark's Mainstage Theater on June 28 at 8 p.m.
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Tue, May 28th 2013 11:25 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has been selected to receive a grant award of up to $100,000 over two years through the Doctors Across New York Physician Practice Support Program.
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Tue, May 28th 2013 11:20 am
Congratulations are in order for the team that oversees the stroke care program at Mount St. Mary's for earning the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and Target Stroke Honor Roll designation.
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Tue, May 28th 2013 09:15 am
Usher and Darius Rucker have been added to the lineup of performers set to hit the stage for the May 29 "Healing in the Heartland: Relief Benefit Concert" organized and headlined by Blake Shelton.
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Tue, May 28th 2013 09:10 am
Luke Bryan, Rascal Flatts and Ryan Tedder of One Republic have been added to the lineup for the "Healing in the Heartland: Relief Benefit Concert" organized and headlined by Blake Shelton, with previously announced Grammy Award-winning artists Miranda Lambert, Reba and Vince Gill also performing.
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Tue, May 28th 2013 08:55 am
Congressman Chris Collins honored the late John Chase, a WWII veteran from Batavia, by presenting his family members with the medals he earned in service.
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Tue, May 28th 2013 07:00 am
Hurricane season is now upon us - running from June 1 to Nov. 30. It is expected to be a busy hurricane season this year. Some experts have predicted 18 named storms and nine hurricanes, four of which may be major hurricanes.
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Tue, May 28th 2013 07:00 am
The University at Buffalo is among six public research universities from across the country recognized in a new report by the New America Foundation for "embracing key strategies that make them models for national reform."
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Tue, May 28th 2013 07:00 am
On March 23, seven young adults from the Tuscarora Nation started on a 1,200-mile journey, tracing their ancestor's footsteps from 300 years ago. Starting at Snow Hill, N.C., after a monument dedication to the Tuscarora People, they began canoeing, hiking, biking and running their way home to the Tuscarora Nation in New York.
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Mon, May 27th 2013 05:40 pm
VIDEO: Memorial Day was observed in the Village of Lewiston with a parade down Center Street, a remembrance ceremony in Academy Park, and a luncheon at the newly remodeled Lewiston No. 1 Volunteer Fire Co. firehall.
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Mon, May 27th 2013 07:00 am
With Memorial Day here, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has released a guide listing some of the most common summer frauds targeting the state, and offered tips to protect New Yorkers from abuse.
A growing problem during warm-weather months, unscrupulous scam artists prey on New Yorkers as they embark on home improvement projects and plan family vacations. Schneiderman urged New Yorkers to notify his office of any summer scams designed to dupe unsuspecting consumers.
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Mon, May 27th 2013 07:00 am
When someone loses a loved one, it seems nothing is right with the world. The sorrow that follows can be debilitating for anyone, and grief for a child can be a confusing process. Whether it's the death of a parent, grandparent, sibling or a special friend, dealing with the loss is beyond the experience of most children. Their reaction is often overlooked in the activity surrounding the death.
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Mon, May 27th 2013 07:00 am
One of the nation's foremost experts on the prevention and treatment of substance use and addiction among girls and women will address the June 4 kick-off luncheon for Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's Project Runway.
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Mon, May 27th 2013 07:00 am
The Lewiston Village Pub and Restaurant's annual fundraiser, Pubfest, returns to the village's Academy Park next weekend with some big changes. Out are the kiddie rides and carnival atmosphere. In are two national bands, The Trews and USS, and an increased emphasis on raising money for the Variety Kids Telethon.
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Sat, May 25th 2013 02:05 pm
Representatives of the Niagara Pioneer Soccer League recently presented Towne BMW MINI with this display made by Hadley Exhibits of Buffalo. Towne is the first company to sponsor all of the NPSL travel teams jerseys. Hadley donated the beautiful display.
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Sat, May 25th 2013 02:05 pm
Two first-time events are scheduled this June to assist the Niagara County SPCA. One involves taking a walk in Hyde Park in Niagara Falls. The other is a firefighter competition, part of a five-day Jamboree set for the old Summit Park Mall in Wheatfield.
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Sat, May 25th 2013 02:00 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, announces "Guitar Passions featuring Sharon Isbin, Stanley Jordan & Romero Lubambo" at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014. On-sale tickets are $36.50 and $26.50.
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Sat, May 25th 2013 02:00 pm
New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera is urging all parents and children to follow safety guidelines at the state's 12 amusement parks over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
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Sat, May 25th 2013 02:00 pm
Seven senators from across the state and across party lines are standing together for better patient care for New Yorkers. They have just signed on to the Safe Staffing for Quality Care Act (A6571/S3691-A), a bill that would limit the number of patients assigned to a nurse at one time.
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Sat, May 25th 2013 02:00 pm
AccuWeather.com reports the tropics are already heating up and Atlantic hurricane season will begin in a few days. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast Thursday, predicting another active season.
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Sat, May 25th 2013 01:50 pm
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents "An Evening With Charley Pride" on Wednesday, June 19, at 7:30 p.m.
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