Sat, May 20th 2017 07:00 am
The Grand Island Town Council referred to its advisory boards a proposal for an Islandwide ban on plastic bags.
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Sat, May 20th 2017 07:00 am
Yearly, the Ladies of Charity distribute school supplies to children ages 5 to 17 by referral from Catholic Charities case workers in several Western New York counties. Families of all faiths are eligible, such as new immigrants or people with low incomes, and victims of house fires and domestic abuse.
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Fri, May 19th 2017 08:40 pm
The Grand Island Vikings had a rocky finish to the year, losing four of their last five games in the Niagara Frontier League. They showed no effects of that skid Friday vs. North Tonawanda.
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Fri, May 19th 2017 06:10 pm
Niagara County officials will extend a state of emergency, originally set to expire Saturday, for an additional 30 days, as water levels in Lake Ontario continue to climb and concerns remain about dangers from submerged hazards on the lake, unstable shoreline banks, and ongoing flooding issues.
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Fri, May 19th 2017 06:10 pm
Superstar recording artists Miley Cyrus, Chris Stapleton, Zedd and Alessia Cara are all set to perform on the live two-hour Tuesday, May 23, season finale (9-11 p.m. ET/PT) of NBC's three-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series "The Voice."
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Fri, May 19th 2017 06:05 pm
After weeks of competitive dancing, the final three couples advance to the finals of "Dancing with the Stars," live, Monday, May 22 (8-9:01 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network. It's one of the tightest competitions ever on the show, with some of the most skilled dancing the celebrity contestants have ever pulled off.
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Fri, May 19th 2017 06:05 pm
Jimmy Kimmel will welcome U2 as his guests on Tuesday, May 23. The band's appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" will be its only sit-down TV interview and performance while on the road in the U.S. for "The Joshua Tree Tour 2017."
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Fri, May 19th 2017 06:05 pm
Mayor Paul A. Dyster and the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority announced the seasonal debut launch of Metro's vintage trolley service to guests staying at participating Niagara Falls hotels and motels beginning today. Metro's Niagara Falls Trolley buses will serve Niagara Falls Boulevard, Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls International Airport and downtown Niagara Falls, USA.
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Fri, May 19th 2017 06:05 pm
Emerging from a three-year battle with depression, Mandisa's first new album in four years, "Out Of The Dark," is out now.
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Fri, May 19th 2017 06:00 pm
Law enforcement agencies from around Erie County joined the Erie County Department of Central Police Services in an interfaith Law Enforcement Memorial Service at the Public Safety Campus in Buffalo, part of National Police Week events being held around the country in observance of the sacrifices made by law enforcement officers.
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Fri, May 19th 2017 04:55 pm
Law enforcement officers from across Western New York and Southern Ontario joined together Wednesday to pay tribute to personnel who died in the line of duty.
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Fri, May 19th 2017 04:45 pm
NF Pints for Progress continues to grow in interest and popularity.
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Fri, May 19th 2017 04:40 pm
Artpark & Company Director of Visual Arts & Family Programs Tanis Winslow (far right) and a team of her painters marked the completion of "Niagara 1979." The performing and visual arts venue faithfully recreated the late Gene Davis' "Painted Parking Lot."
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Fri, May 19th 2017 04:35 pm
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce presented Citizen of the Year awards to individuals, organizations and businesses whose contributions have made the Island a better place.
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Fri, May 19th 2017 04:35 pm
Another sinkhole near the town's water treatment plant on Whitehaven Road has necessitated an emergency repair.
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Fri, May 19th 2017 04:25 pm
"The Hannah aka Bean Sprout Benefit" will support the Boyer family. Hannah is battling a rare and aggressive form of leukemia. She has been at St. Jude Hospital with her mother as she undergoes chemotherapy and is in need of a bone marrow transplant.
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Fri, May 19th 2017 04:25 pm
New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs, who represents Grand Island in the 60th Senate District, and the Grand Island Golden Age Center will co-host a free senior health and wellness fair for all residents.
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Fri, May 19th 2017 04:25 pm
Owners and staff of North Tonawanda's local businesses and galleries are coming together to host a new monthly tradition in their community known as "NT Second Thursday."
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Fri, May 19th 2017 04:20 pm
During Monday night's Wheatfield Town Board meeting, residents urged the town councilmen to support the installation of a walkway along Krueger Road.
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Fri, May 19th 2017 04:15 pm
After heavy rains saturated Western New York earlier this month, Town of Niagara Supervisor Lee Wallace spoke at Tuesday's Town Board meeting about current and planned projects the town is working on to alleviate flooding issues.
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Fri, May 19th 2017 04:15 pm
Despite concerns made by North Tonawanda Police Benevolent Association members regarding the county's emergency dispatch system, North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur G. Pappas stated in a release Friday the city will not seek to make changes.
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Fri, May 19th 2017 07:50 am
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Thu, May 18th 2017 08:45 pm
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Thu, May 18th 2017 08:45 pm
Niagara University has received a gift from the estate of the late Rose Bente Lee Ostapenko. The gift, which will exceed $4.1 million, will be used for several university projects and initiatives.
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Thu, May 18th 2017 07:15 pm
Canalside Management Group announced the lineup for its 2017 summer concert series, now known as "Canalside Live," at a press conference on Thursday.
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Thu, May 18th 2017 08:25 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has advised that, although the ban on burning has ended, residents should use caution when burning brush.
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Thu, May 18th 2017 08:25 am
The Buffalo Philharmonic is giving back to the men and women who served in the military this Memorial Day weekend.
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Thu, May 18th 2017 08:20 am
Mayor Paul A. Dyster announced Wednesday he signed into law a new traffic ordinance unanimously approved the Niagara Falls City Council on Monday. He further stated his proposal to request two technical amendments to the ordinance.
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Thu, May 18th 2017 08:20 am
Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello is joining forces with his colleagues in the New York State Legislature to address the heroin and opioid epidemic that has run rampant across the state. This week, Morinello signed on to cosponsor two Assembly bills associated with the multipronged approach the Legislature has singled out as the proper way to address the disease.
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Thu, May 18th 2017 08:20 am
Artpark & Company announced Wednesday that, thanks to additional support received, a 50 percent tuition discount and bus transportation are now offered for Artpark Theater Academy (July 10-Aug. 6). Academy enrollees living in the Niagara Falls and Buffalo areas now will have access to daily bus transportation to and from Artpark (schedule and bus stop locations to be determined) at no charge.
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Thu, May 18th 2017 08:20 am
The NHL Centennial Fan Arena, a main pillar of the league's yearlong centennial celebrations, will visit KeyBank Center during the NHL Scouting Combine presented by adidas. An interactive traveling experience honoring a century's worth of extraordinary players, teams and unforgettable moments, the NHL Centennial Fan Arena also features the most revered trophy in all sports: the Stanley Cup. The event is free and open to fans of all ages.
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Wed, May 17th 2017 09:25 am
Emily Pici returns to Theatre in the Mist directing an original musical revue, "Get Happy," a tribute to the music of Harold Arlen, June 2-4.
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Wed, May 17th 2017 09:15 am
The Niagara University community celebrated the golden jubilee of the priesthood of the Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., president emeritus, during a special Mass on May 6 in the Alumni Chapel.
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Wed, May 17th 2017 09:10 am
At Tuesday's upfront presentation at David Geffen Hall in New York City on Tuesday, ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey announced singer Rita Ora will host this summer's music competition series "Boy Band," which premieres on Thursday, June 22 (8-10 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. Dungey also announced Nick Carter (Backstreet Boys) and Emma Bunton (Spice Girls) will join the series as architects, experts who will guide contestants throughout their journey to stardom.
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Wed, May 17th 2017 09:10 am
At Tuesday's upfront presentation at David Geffen Hall in New York City, ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey announced Grammy- and Emmy-nominated music luminary Katy Perry is set to judge the next generation of artists on ABC's revival of the beloved music competition series "American Idol."
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Wed, May 17th 2017 09:10 am
For a second consecutive year, late-night talk show favorite Jimmy Kimmel will return to host the Oscars telecast and Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd will produce, Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs announced on Tuesday. The 90th Academy Awards will air live on the ABC Television Network and broadcast outlets worldwide on "Oscar Sunday," March 4, 2018.
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Tue, May 16th 2017 07:00 pm
Niagara County lawmakers will take up a last-minute resolution tonight to appropriate $35,000 for a proposed helicopter stunt that would feature the wife of daredevil Nik Wallenda.
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Tue, May 16th 2017 02:30 pm
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston dedicated a sign and picture board to the Lewiston Garden Club on Monday. In 2017, the organization turns 90.
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Tue, May 16th 2017 02:00 pm
For the third year in a row, Destination Niagara USA (formerly the Niagara Tourism & Convention Corp.) welcomed all individuals working in the hospitality and tourism industry across Niagara County to a "Day of Appreciation."
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Tue, May 16th 2017 10:40 am
Mixed martial arts excitement is headed back to the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, as officials with Seneca Niagara and King of the Cage announced a new card, scheduled for the Seneca Niagara Events Center on Saturday, Aug. 12 (6 p.m.). Tickets go on sale at noon on Friday, May 19.
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