Mon, Mar 12th 2018 12:45 pm
Niagara University, already designated as a premier academic institution by Colleges of Distinction, has been recognized for its excellent programs in business, education and nursing - while enriching those programs with a strong liberal arts foundation.
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Mon, Mar 12th 2018 12:45 pm
On Monday, multi-Platinum-selling, award-winning singer, songwriter and global superstar Josh Groban announced his fall 2018 arena tour. This is Groban's first tour since his sold-out "Stages Tour" (2015-16). Joining him throughout the tour is Tony Award-winning, multi-Platinum-selling recording artist and actress Idina Menzel.
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Mon, Mar 12th 2018 12:05 pm
The absence of a protein critical to the control of inflammation may lead to rapid and severe bone loss, according to a new University at Buffalo study.
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Mon, Mar 12th 2018 12:05 pm
Blackstone Charitable Foundation and Techstars have joined forces to supercharge Blackstone LaunchPad beyond college campuses to reach more than a million new students over the next three years.
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Mon, Mar 12th 2018 12:00 pm
The Rotary Club of Hamburg is presenting the 15th annual "Breakfast With the Bunny" on Saturday, March 24, at the Oakwood Manor, 2985 Lake View Road, Lake View, across from the Town of Hamburg Ice Arena.
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Mon, Mar 12th 2018 09:00 am
Former Village of Lewiston Clerk/Treasurer and current Vice Chairwoman of the Village of Lewiston Planning Commission Anne Welch announced she will run for mayor of Lewiston in the upcoming election.
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Mon, Mar 12th 2018 09:00 am
Top Niagara County officials released the following statements Sunday in reaction to the death of longtime Niagara County Commissioner of Economic Development Samuel M. Ferraro.
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Sun, Mar 11th 2018 04:50 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons hockey team has been through it all this season.
Coming off the previous season where they didn't make the sectional final; a middle of the season where they weren't playing their best hockey; a historic end of the season run; and the tragic loss of a classmate mixed into four months was just tidbits of what the Falcons went through.
After the tragedy in the community, the team uplifted many Wheatfield spirits with a run to the New York state large schools championship. Unfortunately, good things come to an end, and on Sunday evening, the Falcons were defeated by the No. 1 team in New York state, the Victor Blue Devils, 5-1.
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Sun, Mar 11th 2018 09:00 am
National Girl Scout Week is March 11-17. It is a time to celebrate the power of what it means to be a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader) who changes the world!
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Sat, Mar 10th 2018 11:40 pm
It was a season many believed could be "the year" for the Niagara Falls Wolverines basketball team. The team compiled one of their best seasons in recent history and hopes were high. The hopes and dreams of the state tournament are now let to be "what if's?"
The Wolverines were defeated by the McQuaid Knights, 65-57, in the Far West Regional game at Buffalo State.
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Sat, Mar 10th 2018 12:55 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield community has been down in the dumps the last few days, but Saturday morning, the Falcons hockey team gave some joy to those hurting.
The Falcons defeated the North Rockland Raiders in the New York state semifinals, 4-0.
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Sat, Mar 10th 2018 09:30 am
Fantasy Island on Grand Island is hiring 500 team members to make 2018 the best year ever for guests. Fantasy Island features more than 40 rides and attractions ranging from children's rides and family-friendly entertainment to a collection of thrill rides, water slides and roller coasters.
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Sat, Mar 10th 2018 09:30 am
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued a consumer alert, notifying New Yorkers of a new scam in which New Yorkers receive calls from potential fraudsters who threaten to harm the New Yorkers' family members if they do not pay a ransom. New Yorkers should immediately contact the New York State Police at 1-800-GIVETIP.
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Sat, Mar 10th 2018 09:30 am
With the back-to-back snowstorms that continue to hit the area, it may not look like it, but spring is just around the corner, and one sure sign is the start of Daylight Saving Time. On Sunday, we'll "spring forward" by turning clocks ahead one hour. It's also an ideal time to spring into action for home safety, by changing the batteries in your carbon monoxide alarms.
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Sat, Mar 10th 2018 09:30 am
Casa Antica is well-known as a premier Italian restaurant. Menu items such as the award-winning arancini (riceball), pepperoni caldi ripieni (banana peppers), gnocchi Bolognese (meat sauce), ravioli con aragosta (lobster) and pork bracciole are crowd favorites - and each comes in a serving size requiring a take-home bag.
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Sat, Mar 10th 2018 09:30 am
The time is now for Bruce Sutherland. Having served two consecutive terms as deputy mayor, the former Air Force pilot and Historical Association of Lewiston board president began his campaign for the village's top elected office earlier this week.
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Sat, Mar 10th 2018 09:30 am
Wednesday night in Town of Lewiston Justice Court, the Hon. Thomas Sheeran told principal Frontier House owners Richard and Judy Hastings he wants to see "something that we can point to that gets us closer to the goal line" of exterior renovations and/or a sale. The judge gave the Hastings family 30 days in which to act.
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Sat, Mar 10th 2018 07:00 am
Linda White was chosen by Supervisor J. Duffy Johnston and the Porter Town Board as the 2018 Town of Porter Citizen of the Year. White has dedicated her time and effort in developing projects to enhance the quality of life for residents in the Town of Porter for decades as a librarian and volunteer in the community.
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Sat, Mar 10th 2018 07:00 am
A report by WalletHub finds the Buffalo-Niagara area ranks No. 4 among the best U.S. cities when it comes to celebrating Irish-American heritage for 2018. In its rating, WalletHub examined "17 key metrics, ranging from Irish pubs and restaurants per capita to lowest price for a three-star hotel on St. Patrick's Day to weather forecasts."
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Sat, Mar 10th 2018 07:00 am
Citing statistics that show the number of deaths in Erie County from opioid abuse has tripled in the last four years, the Rev. Earle King of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
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Sat, Mar 10th 2018 07:00 am
The Grand Island Knights of Columbus Mary Star of the Sea Council No. 4752 inducted nine new members on March 4. The ceremony took place at the Knights' hall at 1841 Whitehaven Road with District Deputy Anthony Pirrone present.
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Sat, Mar 10th 2018 07:00 am
The Grand Island Town Board Monday set a public hearing for 8 p.m. March 19 to receive input on proposed local law intro No. 1 of 2018 banning travel plazas on Grand Island.
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Sat, Mar 10th 2018 07:00 am
The Zonta Club of Grand Island has selected 10 outstanding women to receive the 2018 Yellow Rose award for leadership and service to the community.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2018 10:25 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield hockey team is playing some of their best hockey at the right time.
Winners of six straight, the Falcons are looking to make a push for their first state championship in school history.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2018 09:50 pm
The 12th annual Art of Beer, a culinary fundraiser for the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, took place Friday at 1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls. Local business owners and chefs donated 100 percent of their products and services to support the NACC.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2018 09:25 pm
It's been a very tough week for the Niagara-Wheatfield community.
On Wednesday, students, faculty, friends and family received tragic news that Michael Ziegler; a student at Niagara-Wheatfield High School and a member of the Falcons football, wrestling and lacrosse teams, tragically passed away.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2018 08:55 pm
The second annual Lewiston-Porter "One District, One Book" reading initiative, this year featuring "The Mouse And The Motorcycle" by Beverly Cleary, will conclude with a family night celebration at the Lew-Port Primary Education Center on Friday, March 16. Dinner and activities start at 5 p.m.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2018 08:45 pm
The Grand Island Rotary Club meat raffle fundraiser on March 3 sold out the Knights of Columbus Star of the Sea Council Hall on Whitehaven Road. The event, in support of the Growing Readers program in the Grand Island Central School District, saw participants bidding on meat packages and putting tickets in raffles.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2018 08:40 pm
Grand Island resident Robert R. Hall entered into rest March 6, 2018.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2018 08:40 pm
William H. Good, a resident of Sandy Beach since 1961, entered into rest March 6, 2018.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2018 08:40 pm
Carol J. Aronica passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018. She was the wife of 58 years of Frank Aronica, who passed away in November of 2017.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2018 08:40 pm
Valentina E. Gardner, age 96, a former longtime resident of Grand Island, passed away at home on Breckenridge Avenue on Monday, March 5, 2018. She was born on Jan. 30, 1922, in Harbin Manchuria, China, to Evan and Vera Georgieva Scholokoff.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2018 06:00 pm
The Niagara County Builders Association is set to reveal a new name, a new direction and a new perspective on the construction industry in Niagara on March 14 at G-Mac's in Sanborn. The association has been in Niagara County since 1943 as a chapter of the National Association of Home Builders. The organization will still be a chapter of NAHB under the new name Niagara Region Construction Alliance.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2018 06:00 pm
Tuesday night at the City of North Tonawanda Common Council meeting, the council spoke out about land banking, which is looking towards the future to redevelop certain areas of a municipality.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2018 06:00 pm
In March, while basketball teams are fighting for the chance to be crowned champions, patients battling cancer and other illnesses are fighting for their lives. The American Red Cross is asking blood donors to help patients rebound by making a lifesaving donation this spring.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2018 06:00 pm
On Monday night, Cycling USA presented to the Wheatfield Town Board and residents about proposing a series of bicycle races in Vantage International Point off of Lockport Road.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2018 05:55 pm
After hearing from citizens last Wednesday on the five alternatives proposed for the Niagara River waterfront multiuse trail (see report on cover), the Town Board made its final decision Monday night at its regular meeting on which alternative would suit the town best.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2018 05:55 pm
Last Wednesday, Town of Wheatfield residents gathered to view five alternatives for the Niagara River multiuse trail that would extend from the City of North Tonawanda line to the City of Niagara Falls line along River Road.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2018 05:40 pm
This week, "The Chew's" Emmy Award-winning co-hosts Michael Symon, Clinton Kelly and Carla Hall are planning the perfect party, going back to basics with boot camp and making delicious dishes even better.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2018 05:40 pm
Last year, GOP Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello introduced a bill to eliminate daylight savings time in New York. Federal law allows states to opt out of daylight savings time, and many New Yorkers have told him they hope to see an end to this time change.
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