Wed, Oct 23rd 2019 08:10 pm
Team "Burzek" is back in business. ... We think.
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2019 08:10 pm
When it comes to playoff time, the saying is: "Survive and advance."
Wednesday afternoon (and into the evening), the No. 1 seeded Niagara-Wheatfield boys soccer team did just that, as the Falcons finally pushed past No. 8 McKinley, 2-1, after two rounds of penalty kicks to advance to the Section VI Class A1 semifinals.
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2019 03:20 pm
Record-shattering artist Lil Nas X has officially made history again. The inescapable song of the year, "Old Town Road" feat. Billy Ray Cyrus, has officially been certified Diamond by the RIAA. Sitting at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 19 weeks in a row, the song became the longest running No. 1 single since the chart's inception.
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2019 03:20 pm
The Carnegie Art Center will host a two-day photography session for artists, musicians and people working in the arts to get their professional headshots taken by local photographer Raul J. Marrero.
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2019 03:20 pm
Compassion LIVE presents Bible teacher, author and visionary Jennie Allen's 2020 "The Get Out of Your Head" Tour. Joining Allen on this special night will be New York Times best-selling author Jefferson Bethke and worship leader Davy Flowers. The evening will be based off Allen's forthcoming book, "Get Out of Your Head," which will be available in January 2020.
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2019 02:00 pm
"Quilts at the Kenan" will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 1-2, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Kenan Center Arena, 433 Locust S., Lockport.
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2019 01:50 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday announced the state is providing $49 million to advance 20 projects in Niagara and Orleans counties as part of the first round of funding under the Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative. Cuomo launched REDI in May to increase the resilience of shoreline communities and bolster economic development in the region.
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2019 07:00 am
More than 60% of teens got their driver's license before the age of 18, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. That's an 11% increase since 2012.
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2019 07:00 am
The New York State Department of Health has announced new services for e-cigarette users seeking help to stop vaping, including free quit-coaching and nicotine replacement therapy through the New York State Smokers' Quitline.
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2019 07:00 am
The Lewiston Garden Club and Village of Lewiston Beautification invite the public to the dedication of the "Best Friends" sculpture donated by Francis and Marie Williams, and a redbud tree planted and donated by friends and family of Jeanne Blinco, a deceased Garden Club member. The ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Seneca Park, the green space next to the Lewiston Public Library.
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Tue, Oct 22nd 2019 04:55 pm
Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers (6-1) visit the Kansas City Chiefs (5-2) in a first-place showdown between leaders of the NFC North and AFC West, respectfully, on NBC's "Sunday Night Football" this week. Coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBC, followed by kickoff at 8:20 p.m. from Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Tue, Oct 22nd 2019 04:55 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced upcoming public meetings on the status of Lake Ontario's alewife population and the salmon and trout fisheries it supports.
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Tue, Oct 22nd 2019 04:50 pm
International award-winning actor and comedian Chris Tucker will bring "Chris Tucker: Live in Concert" to Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort in Ontario on Jan. 24, 2020.
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Tue, Oct 22nd 2019 02:05 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn recently joined fellow county leaders from across the country for a meeting of the National Association of Counties (NACo) and National Sheriffs' Association joint task force to reduce jail inmate recidivism through continuity of health care services and advocacy day on Capitol Hill.
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Tue, Oct 22nd 2019 02:00 pm
Preparing elementary school students for active citizenship in an increasingly digital world requires introducing them to the latest technologies, but engaging those same kids in the classroom and involving their parents and caregivers in the process is more than a matter of providing children with access to the latest electronic devices.
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Tue, Oct 22nd 2019 02:00 pm
At 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, the idea of compassionate business will be explored at a mini-conference at Historic Holy Trinity (1419 Falls St., Niagara Falls). All members of the community are welcome to this free event, which will include refreshments.
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Tue, Oct 22nd 2019 02:00 pm
Discovery Inc. has launched "Food Network Kitchen," the recently announced direct-to-consumer platform, that is broadly available now across Amazon Alexa and Echo Show, Fire Tablets, Fire TV streaming media devices and Fire TV Edition smart TVs, as well as iOS (iPhone and iPad) and Android mobile devices. It will spread across additional platforms and devices in 2020.
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Tue, Oct 22nd 2019 02:00 pm
ABC and ESPN will combine to televise 22 games during the 2020 XFL season, beginning with the league's much-anticipated kickoff game on Saturday, Feb. 8 (2 p.m. EST), and concluding with the inaugural XFL Championship on April 26.
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Tue, Oct 22nd 2019 02:00 pm
It will be all treats and no tricks as the eight celebrity and pro-dancer couples return to the ballroom to celebrate Halloween and compete on the seventh week of the 2019 season of "Dancing with the Stars," live, Monday, Oct. 28 (8 p.m. EDT), on ABC (TV-PG, L). Episodes can also be viewed the next day on ABC.com, the ABC app and Hulu.
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Tue, Oct 22nd 2019 02:00 pm
Deaf activist and reality TV star Nyle DiMarco will speak at the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts Mainstage Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to kick off UB's Distinguished Speakers Series.
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Tue, Oct 22nd 2019 09:30 am
The Peach Festival will return to Academy Park in 2020.
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Mon, Oct 21st 2019 03:35 pm
A sprucing up at the Buffalo Launch Club is showcasing the East River venue as the ideal place for weddings, corporate events, rehearsal dinners, bridal and baby showers, and holiday parties.
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Mon, Oct 21st 2019 03:30 pm
Bob Mesmer is running for Grand Island Town Justice. He said he's doing it his way: running on the Working Families Party line, going door to door on his bicycle (he's knocked on 6,525 residential doors to date with 500 to go) and running a self-funded campaign.
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Mon, Oct 21st 2019 03:25 pm
The Grand Island Conservative Party announced the candidates for the upcoming election.
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Mon, Oct 21st 2019 03:15 pm
Often considered to be one of the most respected guitarists on the planet, Eric Johnson is showcasing his soon to be released "EJ Vol. II," while simultaneously celebrating the 30th anniversary of his monumental "Ah Via Musicom."
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Mon, Oct 21st 2019 03:15 pm
The Erie County Department of Senior Services has announced two public hearings to be held in order to seek community input regarding unmet needs of the county's older adult population, existing programs and services offered by the department, and to solicit comments and ideas on how to better serve the county's older population.
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Mon, Oct 21st 2019 03:15 pm
Acclaimed husband/wife singer/songwriters and worship leaders Brad + Rebekah return with the single and video release of "Rejoice," a personal worship anthem borne from a season of pain and uncertainty. Written by Brad + Rebekah, along with Kristene DiMarco and Joshua Silverberg, the song came to life during Rebekah's battle with cancer in 2018.
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Mon, Oct 21st 2019 03:15 pm
The New York Power Authority, the largest state public power organization in the nation, has launched a statewide pollinator initiative that will help achieve goals outlined in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's 2016 pollinator protection plan, a plan to conserve and expand wild native species that pollinate local crops.
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Mon, Oct 21st 2019 03:15 pm
The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame will celebrate the anniversary of its Hall of Fame Room at the Hard Rock Café, Niagara Falls USA, with a special event from 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday. The Hall of Fame Room opened in 2013.
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Mon, Oct 21st 2019 03:15 pm
Julie Candella, senior assistant director of admissions for Niagara University (center), presented Lewiston-Porter Senior High School Interim Principal Dr. Whitney Vantine and school counselors Trina DiVincenzo, Dan Behm and Michelle Conti with a plaque in appreciation of the partnership the institution has with NU.
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Mon, Oct 21st 2019 03:15 pm
Actor, writer, producer, four-time Grammy-nominated comedian, two-time New York Times best-selling author, two-time Emmy top touring performer, and multi-Platinum-selling father of five Jim Gaffigan today announced his new "The Pale Tourist" arena and theater world tour. He will visit KeyBank Center in Buffalo at 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020.
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Mon, Oct 21st 2019 03:15 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the annual duck blind drawings for Fort Niagara, Joseph Davis, Wilson Tuscarora and Golden Hill state parks have been scheduled. Drawings will take place at 6:30 p.m. sharp in the Fort Niagara Park Maintenance Building on Oct. 24 and 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 29; Dec. 5, 12, 19 and 26; and Jan. 2 and 9, 2020.
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Mon, Oct 21st 2019 01:45 pm
Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 welcomed a handful of recuperating D.C.-area soldiers to Lewiston on Sunday. The men were taken out on three charter boats to fish for bass and lake trout along the river. They then returned to Water Street for lunch at Lower Niagara Moose Lodge No. 584.
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Mon, Oct 21st 2019 07:00 am
The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine will host the fifth "Dentistry Smiles on Veterans," an annual program that welcomes local veterans to receive a day of free dental screenings, cleanings, extractions, restorations and denture repairs.
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Mon, Oct 21st 2019 07:00 am
Local activist organization the Western New York Peace Center will host its 52nd annual dinner Friday, Nov. 8, at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center in Buffalo. Former Nobel Peace Prize nominee, peace activist and co-founder of CodePink, Medea Benjamin, will be the keynote speaker.
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Mon, Oct 21st 2019 07:00 am
An encore performance of the next murder mystery/wine and food pairing dinner at The Winery at Marjim Manor will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. "Who Bounced the Bouncer," a 1920s murder mystery, sold-out its first performance, and there were many requests for tickets, thus prompting a second showing.
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Sat, Oct 19th 2019 09:30 pm
On Saturday, John Yurtchuk, chair of the board of trustees of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society Inc., announced a five-year extension of Maestro JoAnn Falletta's contract with the BPO, which was set to expire at the conclusion of the 2021-22 season. The new contract will ensure her legacy of bringing live symphonic music to the Western New York Region through the 2025-26 season.
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Sat, Oct 19th 2019 09:55 am
The Niagara County Community College board of trustees on Friday announced its presidential search committee identified four finalists for the college presidency and will hold open public forums for each candidate next week.
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Sat, Oct 19th 2019 07:00 am
Though Casey LaFlair is from Pittsburgh and has no family ties to this area, she volunteered at the first "Rockout Cancer" event in 2018. LaFlair worked alongside the Lower Niagara Community Survivors group in raising funds for others - for people she didn't know and had never met, who were battling the disease and in need of assistance.
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Sat, Oct 19th 2019 07:00 am
In 1939, the Niagara Frontier Boat Racing Association was founded by a few young men, "boat bugs," who'd been informally racing along the Niagara River for years. They decided they should organize into a boat racing organization and created the NFBRA. The sport quickly won popularity and drew thousands of spectators.
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