Sat, Dec 8th 2018 10:00 am
Lindsey Stirling's summer performance at Artpark was the best show this writer has seen in 12 years of covering Mainstage Theater events.
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Sat, Dec 8th 2018 07:00 am
Louise Alessi, a Grand Island resident for the last 36 years, passed away on Nov. 27, 2018, at the age of 80.
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Sat, Dec 8th 2018 07:00 am
Nancy M. Luescher (née Denver) passed away on Dec. 2, 2018.
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Sat, Dec 8th 2018 07:00 am
The Town of Grand Island announced it has been designated a Clean Energy Community by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, recognizing its leadership in reducing energy use, cutting costs and driving clean energy locally.
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Sat, Dec 8th 2018 07:00 am
A Grand Island company contracted to take over the town's garbage and recycling anticipates a seamless transition from the previous contractor.
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Sat, Dec 8th 2018 07:00 am
Nearly a month after the end of Town Supervisor Nathan McMurray's failed campaign for Congress, Town Council members complained they haven't seen him return to Town Hall to work.
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Sat, Dec 8th 2018 07:00 am
Grand Island firefighters chose 2019 firematic and administrative officers during annual elections held on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at fire headquarters.
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Sat, Dec 8th 2018 07:00 am
Organizers of Saturday's seventh annual Light Up the Boulevard Parade and Festival were praised for their efforts by the town government Monday. At the monthly Grand Island Town Board meeting, Deputy Supervisor Jim Sharpe complimented Jennifer Pusatier, chair of the event, and the organizing committee for a job well done at this year's festival.
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Fri, Dec 7th 2018 04:10 pm
The African American Veterans Monument committee is one step closer to its fundraising goal thanks to a $200,000 joint grant from Delaware North and M&T Bank. Lou Jacobs (co-CEO of Delaware North), René Jones (chairman and CEO of M&T Bank) and several African American veterans, who now work at both companies, visited the monument site this morning for the donation.
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Fri, Dec 7th 2018 04:05 pm
"America's Got Talent" season 12 winner and audience favorite Darci Lynne is celebrating the holidays with the release of her version of "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" via Columbia Records and Syco today.
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Fri, Dec 7th 2018 04:05 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced seven outstanding projects and individuals from around state received 2018 New York State Historic Preservation Awards to honor excellence in the protection and rejuvenation of New York's historic landmarks. Commissioner Rose Harvey presented the awards at a ceremony Thursday at the State Museum in Albany.
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Fri, Dec 7th 2018 04:05 pm
BEC Recordings/BEC Worship's London Gatch announced a full-length solo debut release, "New Stories," for Feb. 22, 2019. Listeners have been able to get to know London over the last year as she has released tracks from the upcoming album, including the song, "Jesus Only You," "You Never Walk Away," "Oh What Perfect Love," and the title track, "New Stories."
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Fri, Dec 7th 2018 04:05 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced the team will once again provide fans a chance to do some holiday shopping while supporting the Buffalo Sabres Foundation with the return of the annual autographed ornament surprise this Saturday, Dec. 8, before and during the team's game against the Philadelphia Flyers at 1 p.m. With a $20 donation to the Sabres Foundation, fans will receive a holiday ornament autographed by a Buffalo Sabres player.
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Fri, Dec 7th 2018 04:00 pm
New York State Secretary of State Rossana Rosado announced award winners of the Department of State's fourth annual Local Government Innovation Conference, including the cities of Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse.
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Fri, Dec 7th 2018 03:00 pm
At $2.44, the national gas price average has set a new record low for 2018. This is nearly a nickel less than this time last December. AAA expects the national gas price average to fluctuate through the end of the month and possibly end the year as cheap as $2.40.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 06:35 pm
On Saturday, the Niagara Falls Fire Department continued one of its most favorite traditions: the annual toy fund telethon at Niagara Falls High School.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 06:30 pm
Though Deerwood Golf Course is now closed for the 2018 season, the North Tonawanda Department of Youth, Recreation & Parks Office will continue to sell gift certificates for Deerwood Golf Course valid for the 2019 golfing season.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 06:05 pm
The McGuire Group's Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda recently announced a partnership with M&T Bank and the Salvation Army to participate in the annual Gift of Warmth Drive.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 06:05 pm
The Town of Niagara Police Club, Town of Niagara Business and Professional Association, and the Town of Niagara Beautification Committee are sponsoring a Christmas decorating contest. Residences and businesses are encouraged to decorate for the season.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 06:05 pm
Wheatfield Garden Club members, from left, Pat Kennedy, Carlene Wolf, Norma McDermott, Sandy Gangloff, Barb Bieber and Pat Anderson used their decorating talents to adorn one of the many trees that will be on display at the New York Power Authority during its Festival of Trees from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1-31.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 06:00 pm
North Tonawanda High School senior Paul Orrange was selected to sing with the All State Mixed Chorus and perform at the Eastman Theatre in Rochester.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 05:00 pm
Tuesday night, the North Tonawanda Common Council met for its first meeting of December. At the meeting, Mayor Arthur Pappas issued several agenda items to reappoint 12 volunteers to groups within the city.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 05:00 pm
After starting off the season with a 76-12 win over North Tonawanda, the Niagara-Wheatfield wrestling team traveled to Webster for the Matthew Marino Invitational Wrestling Tournament.
The team traveled looking to see how well they would place and ended up winning the whole tournament.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 05:00 pm
On Sunday afternoon, the Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons football team celebrated its season at the Four Points Sheraton, 7001 Buffalo Ave., for the team's end of the year banquet.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 04:50 pm
Christmas break may be lurking around the corner, but for now, Niagara-Wheatfield winter athletics is up and in full swing.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 04:45 pm
This is the first year that technology teacher Jennifer Rhoads has taught at North Tonawanda, and so far she and her students are having a great time. Not only are they getting to problem-solve with ozobots and drones, it is helping them to bring real world problem-solving challenges to life with engineering solutions. They also learn about collaboration while encouraging them to be creative.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 04:45 pm
The Diesel Technology students in Wes Blidy's class recently toured the Western New York Energy facility in Medina. The facility is the first ethanol plant in the northeast United States. They are a locally owned company with a mission of developing the full potential of Western New York's renewable energy resources.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 04:40 pm
Lace up those skates, grab your family and friends, and join the Niagara County Community College Alumni Association for ice skating at Hyde Park Ice Pavilion in Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 04:40 pm
On Tuesday night, the Town of Wheatfield Community Center played host to a public information session on the Walmore Road rehabilitation project.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 04:35 pm
On Monday night, the Town of Wheatfield Town Board held its first meeting of December, but its second in as many weeks, which brought out a light agenda. A topic from last week's Nov. 26 meeting, though, was back in discussion.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 04:30 pm
On Saturday, the City of North Tonawanda, as well as the Downtown Merchants and Oliver Street Merchants played host to the 2018 Lumber City Walk. The walk included over 40 family-friendly events throughout the day around Webster and Oliver streets, which helped kick the holiday season off in North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 04:25 pm
On Saturday, the Town of Wheatfield held its annual Christmas tree lighting and kids party at the town's Community Center. The festivities helped bring in the 2018 version of the holiday season, as Santa Claus arrived via a St. Johnsburg Fire Co. truck and greeted children upon arrival.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 04:05 pm
There is a countless number of local groups and organizations that donate their time to help residents in the Town of Niagara and neighboring communities. On Tuesday night, the Town of Niagara and the Fashion Outlets Mall gave back to those who are always searching to better the lives of local residents.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 03:20 pm
Canalside announced the lighting of the grand menorah at the third annual Chanukah celebration on Buffalo's waterfront. Chabad House of Buffalo will celebrate the Festival of Chanukah with a parade of cars adorned with custom-designed menorahs arriving at Canalside for the lighting of the menorah at 7 p.m. today. A branch of the 7-1/2-foot tall candelabrum, located adjacent to the Ice at Canalside, will be lit each night of the Jewish holiday.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 03:20 pm
Seven Western New York companies will compete to build structures ("Canstructions") made entirely out of canned goods. Each nonperishable used will benefit the Food Bank of Western New York.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 03:20 pm
The Summit Federal Credit Union Wine & Chocolate Festival will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, at the Adams Mark hotel in downtown Buffalo. Two sessions will be offered: 1-4 and 5-8 p.m. The festival showcases local chocolatiers, winemakers and other businesses, with activities at the festival supporting the Buffalo Niagara American Heart Association (AHA).
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 03:20 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced a $300,000 federal grant from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) for Launch NY, an upstate New York Venture Development Organization (VDO) that supports and invests in high-growth, high-impact companies across 27 New York counties.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 03:20 pm
" 'Tis the SEAson" brings Santa Claus back to the Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool St.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 03:20 pm
For the second consecutive year, "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts and ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel join forces on a one-hour prime-time special to pay tribute to the legendary stars and icons the world lost this year and the legacies they left behind.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 03:20 pm
Postmenopausal women who have experienced loss of all teeth are at higher risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a University at Buffalo study published Dec. 4 in the American Journal of Hypertension.
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