Fri, Aug 30th 2019 07:00 am
The Wheatfield Lions Club invited their counterparts, the St. David Lions Club from Canada; as well as area service and business groups to a steak dinner at Five Senses Nature Park for their fifth annual Service Club Steak Night. Clubs included the Niagara-Wheatfield Kiwanis, Wheatfield Business Association, Town of Niagara Lions, and the Niagara County Central Rotary Club.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2019 07:00 am
The Town of Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District will be opening to students on Tuesday, Sept. 3, but for Superintendent Daniel Ljiljanich, the journey has already begun.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2019 07:00 am
The Kenmore West Blue Devils Varsity boys team was defeated by narrow margin to the North Tonawanda Lumberjacks in the first game of the season. The sole goal scored over all 80 minutes was made on a penalty kick by Tyler MacNeil.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2019 07:00 am
Despite being from a smaller league, the Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons gave as good as they got when they played their first game of the season against the Orchard Park Quakers.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2019 07:00 am
It started nine years ago when Jesse Gooch, owner of Painters Plus and a Niagara County legislator, decided to use his business to do some good for the community. Gooch noticed there were several houses in the community that needed an exterior paint job. Painters Plus handled jobs on similar houses and it was like a lightbulb went on. Gooch's business had all the supplies and the know-how to paint any of these houses.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2019 04:30 pm
During the recent United Way "Day of Caring," M&T Bank showed its hometown pride by again having the largest representation of volunteers - approximately 450 employees across 21 job sites, representing nearly 14% of the total "Day of Caring" volunteer force. During the day's activities, Buffalo Bills legends Jim Kelly and Darryl Talley made guest appearances as a special "thank you" to M&T and other volunteer groups.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2019 04:00 pm
A naturalization ceremony took place Wednesday morning at Old Fort Niagara for 20 new U.S. citizens. Individuals from 11 different countries, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, Canada, China, Congo (Kinshasa), Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia and Vietnam, took their oaths of allegiance from U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael J. Roemer, U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2019 03:25 pm
The three "Descendants" titles in the hit Disney Channel Original Movie franchise, one that's engaged the imaginations of kids and tweens around the world, are at the center of a programming event, "Descendants 3 Labor Day Weekend Takeover," Saturday, Aug. 31, through Monday, Sept. 2, on Disney Channel.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2019 03:20 pm
Pegula Sports & Entertainment today welcomes Seneca Resorts & Casinos as the "Official Casino of the Buffalo Bills."
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Thu, Aug 29th 2019 03:00 pm
The area's business community is invited to attend an informational evening on available grant opportunities and resources for business development.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2019 02:55 pm
More than two people are killed every day on U.S. roads by impatient and reckless drivers blowing through red lights, according to data analysis performed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The most recent crash data available shows 939 people were killed in red-light-running crashes in 2017 - a 10-year high and a 28% increase since 2012.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2019 02:50 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center today announced an important initiative to improve both the quality and accessibility of cancer care in Niagara County: a planned $2 million medical oncology center to include chemotherapy on the Memorial campus.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2019 02:45 pm
Gerrard P. Bushell, Ph.D., president and CEO of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), announced more than $7 million in renovations have been completed at Buffalo State College, the University at Buffalo and Alfred State College.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2019 02:45 pm
The Great Lakes Research Consortium (GLRC), in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, recently announced $121,916 in grants for five projects conduced by faculty and students at four state universities: The College at Brockport, the University at Buffalo, Stony Brook University, and the College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2019 02:00 pm
Ed Sheeran's record-smashing "Divide" tour concluded this week, and Pollstar can officially confirm it's the highest-grossing tour of all time - reaching a staggering overall gross of $775.6 million from 8.9 million tickets sold on six continents. The previous record was U2's "360" tour, which reached $735.3 over the span of two years.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2019 01:50 pm
Becker Farms is welcoming fall with its annual Labor Day Harvest Festival, Aug. 31 through Sept. 2.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2019 01:50 pm
Award-winning rap artist Lecrae has unveiled the official music video for "Big Wave." The Iggy Music and Mashell-produced track features Lecrae, Parris Chariz and 116.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2019 01:50 pm
Niagara Falls City Council member Chris Voccio has scheduled his next "Coffee with Chris" for 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Confetti Cottage, 7917 Buffalo Ave.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2019 01:50 pm
Television's biggest guessing game is back, but before season two officially begins, a special preview, "The Masked Singer: Super Sneak Peek," will air Sunday, Sept. 15 (8 p.m. ET/PT), on FOX. Series host Nick Cannon and panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke reflect on the fierce and swift impact the show has had on pop culture since making its debut. Season one winner and global music sensation T-Pain returns to "The Masked Singer" stage for a special appearance. The preview will also be simulcast on the official @MaskedSingerFOX Twitter account, where fans can watch and tweet along with T-Pain and "The Masked Singer" cast.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2019 01:40 pm
A new draft recommendation for hepatitis C virus (HCV) that recommends screening for adults ages 18 to 79 is exactly what's needed to address the dramatic increase in incidence of the disease, according to a University at Buffalo professor who is an expert on HCV.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2019 01:40 pm
Republican New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs called on the New York State Department of Education (SED) to rescind its proposed rule that would give public school districts oversight responsibilities on the quality of instruction at private and religious schools in their district.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2019 01:40 pm
Though they had other concert options Tuesday - including a reunited Jonas Brothers in Buffalo - 10,000 music lovers chose to watch Foreigner perform at Artpark.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 05:05 pm
The Lower Niagara Community Survivors group will hold its second annual "RockOut Cancer" fundraising event from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, at the Lewiston Stone House, 755 Center St. Admission to the all-day event includes food donated from the Stone House, Gallo Coal Fire Kitchen, Casa Antica and the Brickyard Brewing Co. Live entertainment for the day is also donated by Vinyl Addiction, The Tower, Mr. Thank You and Different Districts.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 04:00 pm
Clyde L. Burmaster, 78, of Ransomville, passed peacefully on Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, surrounded by family and loved ones.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 03:45 pm
Women United of Niagara will host an "Evening with JoAnn Falletta" from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Niagara Falls Country Club, 505 Mountain View Drive, Lewiston. This is the first event of the group's "Spotlight Series," an ongoing program that will highlight the accomplishments and community endeavors of notable women in Western New York.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 03:45 pm
This summer, five teams of University at Buffalo students who didn't know each other from Adam came together in a startup boot camp to develop a medical device to solve the devastating and costly surgical complication of anastomotic leaks. Such leaks, occurring after some colorectal surgeries, are difficult to detect early. The consequences are severe: an ostomy bag, sepsis or even death.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 03:35 pm
The next meeting of the Buffalo and Erie County Greenway Fund Standing Committee will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, 726 Exchange St., Suite 525, Buffalo. The meeting is open to the public. The agenda includes adoption of the 2020 grant schedule and revised protocols for applicants who are seeking Greenway project funding.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 03:30 pm
"Shark Tank," the critically acclaimed and multi-Emmy Award-winning entrepreneurial-themed reality show, announced the addition of four brand-new guest "Sharks," including founder and CEO of Stitch Fix, Katrina Lake; founder and CEO of KIND, Daniel Lubetzky; international tennis champion and founder of Sugarpova, Maria Sharapova; co-founder and CEO of the personal genomics company 23andMe, Anne Wojcicki.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 03:30 pm
AAA Western and Central New York has kicked off its annual "School's Open - Drive Carefully" campaign as back-to-school season gets underway. AAA's campaign was launched nationally in 1946 to help reduce the number of school-related pedestrian injuries and fatalities. It is now in its 74th year. AAA clubs across the country continue to promote the campaign each fall to remind motorists to watch out for children as they travel to and from school.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 03:15 pm
Many Western and Central New York families are using Labor Day weekend as an opportunity for one last vacation before school starts!
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 03:15 pm
In less than two weeks (on Sunday, Sept. 8), seven-time Grammy Award-winner and multi-Platinum recording artist Carrie Underwood and NFL players star in the debut of the 2019 show open for NBC's "Sunday Night Football," primetime television's No. 1 program for an unprecedented eight consecutive years
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 03:15 pm
"America's Got Talent" revealed the final 12 acts headed to the Dolby Theatre to perform live tonight (8-10 p.m. ET/PT, NBC) for the third week of live shows.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 03:15 pm
In partnership with Ureeka, Ignite Buffalo is inviting Western New York small businesses to apply to Ureeka's small business pitch competition, where five prizes totaling $30,000 will be awarded.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 03:15 pm
Lewiston Council on the Arts staffers Eva Nicklas and Tim Henderson recently presented Elderwood at Wheatfield Community Relations Coordinator Stacey Zahno and Elderwood Residencies Property Manager Tammy Ooft with an appreciation plaque for their generous sponsorship of the 2019 "Blue Monday" concert series.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 03:15 pm
On Monday, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed to amend the national marine diesel engine program to provide relief to boat builders and manufacturers of lightweight and high-power marine diesel engines that are used in high-speed commercial vessels such as lobster fishing boats and pilot boats.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 04:20 pm
Although we do require you to smile!
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 03:25 pm
Freeform announced production has begun on the holiday gift-wrapping competition series "Wrap Battle" in Los Angeles. The six-episode series will follow nine contestants as they battle to become the ultimate wrapper and take home the coveted grand prize, valued at $50,000.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 03:25 pm
Final nominees for The 53rd Annual CMA Awards will be revealed Wednesday, Aug. 28, with select categories announced live on ABC's "Good Morning America" by Jimmie Allen and Ashley McBryde in the 8 a.m. hour (local time), followed by a performance of "If I Know Me" by Morgan Wallen.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 03:20 pm
Gotee Records announced the release of "In The Arms," the newest single from Terrian of TobyMac's DiverseCity Band. This song, co-written by Terrian and worship leaders Anthony Skinner, Jon Reddick and songwriter Jess Cates, is available now here. It was produced by Micah Kuiper and Bryan Fowler for Man Cub Music House (TobyMac, Chris Tomlin).
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Mon, Aug 26th 2019 03:15 pm
Vince Gill's much-anticipated and heralded "OKIE" is now available for purchase.
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