Tue, Jul 18th 2017 04:45 pm
Buffalo's own multiplatinum, Grammy-nominated band Goo Goo Dolls will have new songs in hand when returning to Western New York next month.
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Tue, Jul 18th 2017 04:25 pm
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, former U.S. National Security Adviser Susan Rice, "Grey's Anatomy" actor and activist Jesse Williams and award-winning actor and science communicator Alan Alda are among the speakers who will headline the 2017-18 Distinguished Speakers Series at the University at Buffalo.
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Tue, Jul 18th 2017 04:25 pm
The Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) has announced Michael Freedman joined the board of directors as treasurer.
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Tue, Jul 18th 2017 04:25 pm
On Tuesday, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello announced the kickoff of Project Green-Light. Project Green-Light is a campaign created to address the issue of traffic congestion and pollution surrounding the Grand Island tolls.
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Tue, Jul 18th 2017 02:00 pm
Shantel VanSanten: "This season is something that I feel so excited about. I think it's so much better than the show that we had last year."
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Tue, Jul 18th 2017 12:50 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Tuesday announced Brine Wells Development LLC has been chosen as the developer for the restoration of the historic Hotel Niagara in downtown Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Jul 18th 2017 10:20 am
Fan Expo Canada, Canada's largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event, will feature some of the hottest names across genres for a four-day, all-ages extravaganza. From Aug. 31 until Sept. 3, Fan Expo Canada is inviting all expo-nauts to nerd out with their comic book comrades and heroes of horror at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
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Tue, Jul 18th 2017 10:20 am
A pair of city leaders are calling on one of the nation's top billboard advertising firms to pull what they call an offensive ad from downtown North Tonawanda after residents expressed shock at the ad's adult content.
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Tue, Jul 18th 2017 10:00 am
Project Connect Niagara, an event designed to connect those in need with critical services in a "one-stop" venue, will take place from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, at Heart, Love & Soul Food Pantry & Dining Room, 939 Ontario Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Jul 18th 2017 10:00 am
Patti LaBelle, the "Godmother of Soul," is bringing her talent to Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino for a night of entertainment inside the Seneca Niagara Events Center at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20. Tickets go on sale at noon on Friday, July 21.
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Tue, Jul 18th 2017 10:00 am
Tifft Nature Preserve, in partnership with Buffalo Harbor State Park, announced the fourth annual "Sky's the Limit" will take place from 1-4 p.m. Friday, July 21. This family-friendly "celebration of the sky" will feature air, wind, and flight-themed activities.
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Tue, Jul 18th 2017 10:00 am
A delegation of senior Mexican police officials recently visited the Erie County Public Safety Campus to meet with the department of central police services and the department of homeland security and emergency services. The delegation is part of a department of state-sponsored professional exchange program that provides a platform to share ideas and best practices across international borders among public safety professionals.
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Tue, Jul 18th 2017 09:55 am
Courtney Gunderson was awarded a $500 scholarship from the Lewiston Community Lions. As a Lewiston-Porter 2017 graduate, she qualified and was awarded the scholarship based on her volunteer activities and service commitment to the Lewiston community.
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Tue, Jul 18th 2017 09:55 am
It was announced over the weekend at D23 Expo that in August, one of the biggest animated films in history - "The Lion King" - joins the highly celebrated Walt Disney Signature Collection.
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Tue, Jul 18th 2017 09:50 am
The top club rowing crews from around the country competed this past weekend at the U.S. Rowing Club National Championship in Bethel, Ohio. The regatta attracted elite level rowing teams for a week of high-speed rowing races.
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Tue, Jul 18th 2017 09:30 am
Programming on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA - a partnership between the International Olympic Committee, the United States Olympic Committee, and NBCUniversal - is highlighted this week by live coverage of the 2017 FINA World Aquatics Championships from Budapest, Hungary; World Para Athletics Championships from London, England; live FIVB World Grand Prix women's volleyball matches from Cuiaba, Brazil; and FIE World Fencing Championships from Leipzig, Germany.
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Tue, Jul 18th 2017 09:00 am
It's official: Chick-fil-A is coming to upstate New York! After searching for the perfect locations for years and hearing how eager our fans are to have us as part of their communities, we're excited to announce that we will open our first restaurants in the Buffalo, Plattsburgh, Rochester and Syracuse areas in 2018-19.
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Mon, Jul 17th 2017 03:45 pm
New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs will host a Lyme disease forum to raise awareness of the rise of the debilitating disease across Western New York. The forum will take place from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, July 24, at the Erie Community College South Campus, 4041 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park.
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Mon, Jul 17th 2017 03:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and Erie County District Attorney John Flynn announced approval of a five-year federal grant totaling $2,125,000 for the Erie County Family Treatment Drug Court enhancement initiative. New funds will pair the authority of the court system with compassionate, proven treatment services toward the goal of improving the family unit and advancing lifelong recovery.
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Mon, Jul 17th 2017 03:45 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Monday announced the team hired Chris Hajt to serve as one of the club's assistant coaches.
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Mon, Jul 17th 2017 03:40 pm
Spectra Venue Management, the company that manages The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls and Old Falls Street, USA, has hired new directors and managers, while several key members of the current management staff have been promoted to new positions.
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Mon, Jul 17th 2017 03:40 pm
Erie County Commissioner of the Department of Environment and Planning ("DEP") Thomas Hersey, along with Curbell Inc. Director of Safety and Environmental Affairs Mark Shriver, were honored recently as "Environmental Champions" by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 2 for their work on the WNY Sustainable Business Roundtable.
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Mon, Jul 17th 2017 03:00 pm
On Saturday, Nerds Gone Wild performed at Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School as part of "Big Red Fest" and Alumni Weekend. Dressed to impress, well, dressed like what's shown in the photos, anyway, the five-piece had the crowd on its feet, performing the '80s' biggest hits.
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Mon, Jul 17th 2017 01:20 pm
The Galbani Buffalo Italian Heritage Festival celebrated 30 years of authentic food, lively music, and entertaining cultural traditions - but a new location this time around. The family-friendly event moved from Hertel Avenue to the Outer Harbor.
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Mon, Jul 17th 2017 07:00 am
The Sanborn Area Historical Society will present the 13th annual Sanborn-Lewiston Farm Museum Festival from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 22, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 23, at the museum, 2660 Saunders Settlement Road (Route 31), Sanborn.
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Sat, Jul 15th 2017 06:40 pm
It was announced Saturday police are looking for a suspect involved in a robbery Friday on Grand Island.
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Sat, Jul 15th 2017 09:00 am
On Center Street in Lewiston, historic buildings and figures can be seen from left to right. One of the most historic buildings, though, can be found by turning down South Fifth Street and heading to 505 Cayuga St.
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Sat, Jul 15th 2017 09:00 am
Developer James Jerge intends to modify his 765 Fairchild Place development plan, which was previously accepted by the Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees. He will present his modifications to the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Village Board of Trustees in coming weeks.
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Sat, Jul 15th 2017 07:00 am
Artpark and the BPO have announced a special show, "Broadway Today!," will take place at 8 p.m. Friday, July 21, inside the Mainstage Theater. Tickets are on sale at www.tickets.com, www.artpark.net, by phone at 1-888-223-6000, and at the Artpark box office, 450 S. Fourth St., Lewiston.
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Sat, Jul 15th 2017 07:00 am
Niagara County-area property owners on Lake Ontario who have struggled with disastrous flooding and erosion conditions along the lake shore this spring met with local officials Thursday to discuss remediation assistance.
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Sat, Jul 15th 2017 07:00 am
The 2017-18 school year for the Grand Island Central School District officially began Monday with the reorganization meeting of the school board.
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Sat, Jul 15th 2017 07:00 am
Progress on the expansion of DeGlopper Memorial Park is ongoing thanks to major donations of supplies and manpower, but the committee spearheading the project says more is needed for work to continue.
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Sat, Jul 15th 2017 12:10 am
The University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions is seeking participants for a new alcohol treatment and research program, "The Next Step."
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Sat, Jul 15th 2017 12:05 am
On Friday, more than 220 Buffalo Prep students participated in the first "Buffalo Prep Goes Green" event, which involved planting a commemorative tree at the site of the organization's future home on the University at Buffalo south campus. The facility's upgrades will allow Buffalo Prep to offer more services and welcome more students. It is set to open next year.
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Fri, Jul 14th 2017 11:45 pm
More than 250 people came out to Niagara Falls High School's Performing Arts Center on Friday to celebrate 50 years of the Greater Niagara Ballet Company (formerly Niagara Civic Ballet). In particular, they came to celebrate dancers past and present, as well as artistic director and founder Beverley Feder, FUSTD, FCUSA, FICIA.
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Fri, Jul 14th 2017 05:10 pm
"The Great Food Truck Race" returns southern-style this summer, with seven teams of food truck novices battling from New Orleans to Savannah for a $50,000 grand prize. Hosted by Tyler Florence, this high-stakes road trip is full of beautiful scenery, southern landmarks and intense food challenges.
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Fri, Jul 14th 2017 05:10 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced the team will again host the Prospects Challenge from Sept. 8-11 at HarborCenter.
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Fri, Jul 14th 2017 05:10 pm
Venkat R. Kolli, M.D., F.A.C.S., will join the metabolic and bariatric surgery team at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center effective Monday, July 17.
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Fri, Jul 14th 2017 05:10 pm
The Food Bank of WNY is seeking participants for its 10th annual "Walk Off Hunger," which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at Island Park in Williamsville. Presented by Life Storage, this family-friendly event will help the Food Bank of WNY provide more nutritious meals to hungry children and families this summer.
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Fri, Jul 14th 2017 05:05 pm
New York Sen. Rob Ortt delivered a total of $35,000 in ceremonial checks to the public libraries in eastern Niagara County. Ortt secured the funding as part of the 2017-18 state budget in addition to funding secured last year for public libraries throughout his district.
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