Thu, May 23rd 2019 11:45 am
If you all saw the story online, you noticed that I went to Cleveland on Tuesday to report on John Beilein's introduction as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. That was the newsy side of things. I'm here to tell you in this column a little of what it's like to cover a professional sports press conference.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 11:40 am
United Way of Greater Niagara will host its annual "Day of Caring" from 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 26. The communitywide event, sponsored by National Grid, will host over 200 volunteers who will come together to work on projects benefiting dozens of nonprofit agencies throughout Niagara County.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 11:40 am
Monday, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello attended a press conference in Albany today unveiling a bill (A.7655) to make volunteer firefighters and EMS volunteers exempt from paying state income taxes.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 11:35 am
On Tuesday, voters in the Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District approved the $74,400,000 budget by a 692-219 vote.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 11:35 am
Back on May 4, Cub Scout Packs 833 and 824 held its yearly cleanup on Liberty Drive, which Wheatfield Councilman Larry Helwig called a great success.
It seems the efforts went for not, though, as Helwig informed residents that more illegal dumping occurred just days later at the cleanup site.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 11:35 am
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas recently announced its May Member of the Month. RJ Jewula, owner of The Original Pancake House, is this month's honoree.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 11:30 am
The Oppenheim Zoo is returning to Wheatfield ... for one day.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 11:30 am
Runners and walkers alike; there is an event for you coming to the Town of Wheatfield in June.
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church and School, 6630 Luther St., will host the Bergholz 5K at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 8. The event is seeking to promote health and wellness in the town, as well as facilities and operations at Holy Ghost.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 11:30 am
There's a lot of familiar faces around the Town of Wheatfield that people know of and see from time to time. One of those faces is Richard Muscatello.
Monday night, at the Town of Wheatfield Town Board meeting, Supervisor Don MacSwan issued a proclamation to Muscatello for all his years of service to the municipality.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 12:00 am
After heavy rains suspended the contest in the first inning last Wednesday, the two teams continued the battle on Saturday, with N-W coming out as the victors, 9-0.
Despite a stellar offensive showing from the Falcons, it was all about Tommy Peltier on the mound. The senior hurled a no hitter while striking out 13 Lions.
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Wed, May 22nd 2019 07:00 am
The Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy is holding a free information session for people interested in learning more about becoming a police officer. The session takes place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, in the Marion House on the Niagara University campus.
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Wed, May 22nd 2019 07:00 am
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. will hold a public meeting and workshop Tuesday, June 18, to discuss the design for street and parking facilities on the northern part of the former Memorial Auditorium Block, more commonly known as the North Aud Block, at Canalside.
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Wed, May 22nd 2019 07:00 am
On Saturday, June 8, vacant and underutilized buildings will be transformed into a public art initiative known as "Art on Oliver Street." This initiative, led by Lumber City Development Corp. and the Oliver Street Merchants Association, aims to beautify the Oliver Street corridor, promote walkability, and bring attention to the unique buildings in North Tonawanda.
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Wed, May 22nd 2019 07:00 am
Community Missions is partnering with the YWCA of the Niagara Frontier to present an art auction on the evening of Friday, June 14, in Lockport. Approximately 160 pieces of art, memorabilia and glass will be presented by Marlin Art of New York to benefit the cause.
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Tue, May 21st 2019 07:40 pm
Artpark's 2019 'Tuesdays in the Park,' presented by M&T Bank, 13-week series lineup is now complete with the announcement of Rick Springfield presents Best in Show 2019 tour with Loverboy and Tommy Tutone. The '80s triple bill comes to the Artpark Amphitheater at 6 p.m. on Aug. 13. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, May 24.
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Tue, May 21st 2019 01:20 pm
In Western New York, the last name Beilein is highly known for talented coaching.
On Tuesday, a Beilein was in the national spotlight, as John Beilein was formally introduced as the Cleveland Cavaliers head coach.
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Tue, May 21st 2019 07:00 am
Catholic Health has once again received Western New York's highest cumulative overall score in The Leapfrog Group's spring 2019 Hospital Safety Grade Report, and the only "A" safety grades in Erie and Niagara counties. In the national report released last week, Catholic Health hospitals earned three of only 11 "A" safety grades that were given in all of New York state.
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Tue, May 21st 2019 07:00 am
Kickoff your Memorial Day weekend on Friday night at Ransomville Speedway as Dunkin Donuts and 87Buf present a $2,000-to-win, 40-lap Modified special and a $1,000-to-win demolition derby.
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Tue, May 21st 2019 07:00 am
Enjoy the beautiful countryside and take a ride on a vintage train on Saturday, June 22.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 11:55 pm
At a press conference at Olcott Marina, Niagara County and New York officials declared a state of emergency for every shoreline district that could potentially be affected by rising Lake Ontario water levels.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 08:30 pm
On the evening of Wednesday, May 29, the idea of compassionate education will be explored at a mini-conference at Niagara Street School, 2513 Niagara St., Niagara Falls. All are welcome to this free event, which will provide community members the opportunity to help shape the future of local education.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 08:30 pm
Now that America has spoken and Laine Hardy has been selected as the 2019 "American Idol" winner, fans of the hit singing competition program have the unique opportunity to help one of their favorite eliminated singers make one more national TV appearance, this time on "Live with Kelly and Ryan."
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Mon, May 20th 2019 08:25 pm
The New York State Office for the Aging and the New York State Office of Mental Health on Monday marked National Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day by urging older adults, caregivers and health care providers to understand the signs and symptoms of behavioral health issues, and to screen, identify and assist older New Yorkers in accessing needed services and supports.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 08:25 pm
Jamie Brolinski, 52, of Lewiston, husband of Ailbhe (Houston) Brolinski, died Saturday, May 18, at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 08:25 pm
Firefighters representing the four largest fire service organizations in New York state descended on Albany on Monday for their annual "Government Affairs Day."
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Mon, May 20th 2019 08:25 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding New Yorkers to enjoy wildlife and their young from a safe distance and resist the urge to touch or pick up newborn fawns and other young wildlife. Human contact with wildlife can carry unintended consequences detrimental to wildlife safety and development.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 08:20 pm
HOPE Day, Catholic Charities' second annual day of giving to benefit the 2019 Appeal, brought in $374,362 on May 17. This total will be increased by another $147,000 in matching funds for a grand total of $521,362.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 04:15 pm
Dave & Adam's presented Nickel City Con this past weekend at the Buffalo Convention Center.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 10:50 am
Approximately 20 members of the Lewiston Garden Club broke out their shovels, spades, pots, planters, and green thumbs on Monday for their annual planting day throughout the Village of Lewiston.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 10:35 am
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and AAA Western and Central New York is reminding both drivers and bikers of key safety tips as the weather gets nicer! The hope is to reduce crashes and keep the rest of the spring and summer safe for all roadway users.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 10:35 am
Following a cross-country search for the next singing sensation, "American Idol" rounded out its second season on ABC with an epic grand finale event, featuring Top three contestants Alejandro Aranda, Laine Hardy and Madison VanDenburg.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 07:00 am
The New York State Department of Transportation announced construction is scheduled to begin this coming week on a project to construct a new multi-use trail between the Village of Lewiston and Devil's Hole State Park. As a result, a lane closure is scheduled to begin.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 07:00 am
Many health problems are related to food choice, yet diet selection - and the factors that contribute to the daily decisions about what people eat and drink - is a complex process that is not entirely understood. To coordinate, promote and foster research in an area so critical to maintaining proper health, the University at Buffalo has launched the Center for Ingestive Behavior Research (CIBR).
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Mon, May 20th 2019 07:00 am
Nearly 43 million Americans will start their summers on a high note with a Memorial Day weekend getaway! This long holiday weekend, marking the unofficial start of summer vacation season, will see the second-highest travel volume on record since AAA began tracking holiday travel volumes dating back to 2000 - only trailing the bar set in 2005. Overall, an additional 1.5 million more people will take to the nation's roads, rails and runways compared with last year, a 3.6% increase.
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Sat, May 18th 2019 07:05 am
Congratulations Julie Martin, center, who is the winner of the Island Dispatch's 75th anniversary drawing contest.
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Sat, May 18th 2019 07:05 am
Cashless tolls are here to stay, New York State Thruway Authority Executive Director Matthew J. Driscoll said Monday at a cashless tolling customer outreach event held at the Western New York Welcome Center in Grand Island.
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Sat, May 18th 2019 07:00 am
Those who have walked past Hennepin Park (Fourth and Center streets) this past week may have seen La Rosa Landscape Management cleaning up, building footpads, trimming the wisteria, adding mulch, and planting bushes. This is being done through the generous donation of the Lewiston Garden Club with funds from the GardenFest.
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Sat, May 18th 2019 07:00 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is hiring more than 1,000 new and returning lifeguards for the summer season at its swimming beaches and pools.
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Sat, May 18th 2019 07:00 am
Rotary District 7090 Gov. Melisa Schrock attended the Rotary Club of Grand Island's breakfast meeting on May 9 at the Holiday Inn Express and commended members of the club on the four youth clubs it sponsors within the Grand Island school system.
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Sat, May 18th 2019 07:00 am
Joyce Mary Hocker Van Hattum, born Dec. 18, 1930, in Coloma, Michigan, passed on May 4, 2019.
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