Fri, Oct 11th 2013 09:00 pm
CBS announced today the "Fan Built Five-0" initiative where "Hawaii Five-0" producers invite viewers to help build an episode of the Friday night crime drama by going to CBS.com to select key story elements to be broadcast later this season.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 08:15 pm
Is your child looking for something fun to do on the upcoming school holiday? The Museum of disABILITY History will be open for a family-friendly event on Columbus Day. "Kids Day" events will be held Monday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., at 3826 Main St., Buffalo.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 08:15 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced a new effort to ensure all U.S. military veterans receive state property tax exemptions to which they are legally entitled under New York law. Schneiderman's office learned some veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan were being wrongly denied a valuable property tax exemption to which they are entitled upon conclusion of their military service.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 08:15 pm
Thanks to a unique program run by the Audubon Society, the fourth-grade classes at Errick Road Elementary School are increasing their environmental awareness.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 08:10 pm
Leading a coalition of seven states, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced the filing of a lawsuit against the federal Environmental Protection Agency for allegedly violating the Clean Air Act by failing to adequately limit air pollution emissions from new residential wood heaters. In the legal papers, Schneiderman's coalition contends the EPA's existing emissions limits, which haven't been revised in 25 years, are outdated and leave out popular types of residential wood heaters - including outdoor wood boilers, which have proliferated in many areas of New York.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 08:00 pm
The University at Buffalo has launched its 2013 UB Employees Campaign for the Community, with a goal of raising $850,000 for charitable organizations in the community.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 08:00 pm
The University at Buffalo Center for Assistive Technology has received a $ 4.7 million competitive award from the U.S. Department of Education's National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitative Research.
The 2013-18 award was announced as CAT celebrates its 25th anniversary and brings the total amount of extramural support generated by the center to about $100 million since its founding in 1988.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 04:00 pm
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce is holding 30 Days of Giveaways from Oct. 1 to 30.
At the Grand Island Chamber Website Launch Party, Fahim Mojawalla, the chamber's media director, introduced 30 Days of Giveaways as a way for local businesses to increase their exposure with clients. Log on to the chamber website and register for a chance to win the giveaway of the day.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 03:55 pm
The second annual Taste of Grand Island Fall Festival presented by The M.O.G. took place Saturday, Sept. 28, on Grand Island Boulevard between Baseline and Whitehaven roads. The sun shined down all day for the event, which took place from noon to 8 p.m.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 03:50 pm
James Patrick Rogan entered into rest Sept. 26, 2013, at age 78, after a brief illness.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 03:50 pm
Charles Smilinich, age 92, of Colden, formerly of Grand Island, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, at his residence, after a long illness.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 03:50 pm
Francis B. Brusino passed away Sept. 29, 2013, at the age of 82.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 03:45 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office responded to 157 calls from Sept. 21 to 27. Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island. Deputies responded to nine burglary false alarm calls and three fire alarms during the dates of this report.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 03:45 pm
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 03:45 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, Sept. 30, to Saturday, Oct. 5, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged more than 100 response calls during this period.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 03:40 pm
Still more activities on schedule this month at the Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 03:35 pm
The third annual "Billiards for Books" benefit for the Youngstown Public Library will be held Saturday, Oct. 19, at Brennan's Irish Pub, 418 Main St., in Youngstown. The pool tournament-fundraiser starts at 4 p.m.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 03:35 pm
A preview of the "Hometown Pride USA" pilot featuring Youngstown was held recently in the village's Red Brick School Village Center.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 03:30 pm
ABC Preschool in Ransomville received a visit recently from the Ransomville Volunteer Fire Department. October is Fire Safety month and the children have been learning what to do, who to call and how to stay safe if there is a fire.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 03:30 pm
In 1964, then-Junior Chamber of Commerce members including Terry Collesano, left, and Richard Williams happened upon a large flag and flagpole set to be removed from the Old Fort Niagara Officer's Club.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 03:30 pm
Friends and family of 19-month-old Lucas Myles Standish of Youngstown have announced plans for a Love4Lucas benefit for the infant, who suffers from a rare form of liver cancer.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 03:30 pm
Monday's Lewiston Town Board session was one of frustrations and town reactions.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 03:00 pm
The following incidents occurred from Sept. 23 to 29, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 40 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has now responded to 1,086 calls so far this year.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 08:20 am
To celebrate the first anniversary in its new location, Augie's Diner has partnered with LaSalle Pride Inc. on a display of historic photos of LaSalle.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 08:20 am
Erie County will "Go Violet" on Wednesday, Oct. 16, marking October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Erie County Coalition Against Family Violence is asking individuals and organizations to wear purple, the symbolic color for domestic violence awareness, and provide information to employees and patrons. More information on how you or your organization can get involved is available at www.goviolet.eccafv.org.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 08:10 am
Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in upstate New York, northern Pennsylvania and western Vermont, has announced the company's produce director, Steven Wright has won 2013 Retailer of the Year from Produce Retailer magazine. The award celebrates Wright as well as Tops' entire produce team as leaders in the produce field and within the grocery industry.
Nominations for this distinction are submitted largely by the produce vendor community and are based on criteria such as: innovative programs, creative merchandising, environmental stewardship, supplier relationship, leadership effectiveness, and divisional culture.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 08:10 am
Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, is set to host Academy Night 2013, an opportunity for high school students and their families, as well as school administrators and counselors, to find out more about military academy institutions, programs and the application process that surrounds them.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 08:10 am
Raymour & Flanigan in Niagara Falls is sponsoring "A Way to Give Back" food drive to benefit Community Missions of Niagara Frontier Inc. The food drive will take place at the store, 8535 Niagara Falls Blvd., during regular store hours on Friday, Oct. 18, to Sunday, Oct. 20.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2013 07:00 am
The Town of Porter Republican Party continued its assistance to the community by presenting a $250 check to the Ransomville Volunteer Fire Co.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:30 pm
Lockport Mayor Michael W. Tucker joined federal, state and local dignitaries Oct. 9 to mark the beginning of restoration of the famed Erie Canal Flight of Five Locks. Remarks were made during a community celebration on Canal Street in the heart of downtown Lockport.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:20 pm
Recording artists Kelly Clarkson and will.i.am revealed the 2013 American Music Awards nominations on ABC's "Good Morning America." Five categories were announced live on air followed by a press conference to reveal the remaining 17 categories at B.B. King's Blues Club & Grill in Times Square.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:15 pm
ABC has picked up new hit drama "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." for a full season, it was announced by Paul Lee, president, ABC Entertainment Group.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:15 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has appointed Christin M. LoFaso director of IPA/navigation. In that role, she will lead Niagara County efforts in support of NY State of Health, the organized marketplace designed to help people shop for and enroll in health insurance coverage.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:10 pm
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced the field of Documentary Short Subject contenders for the 86th Academy Awards has been narrowed to eight films, of which three to five will earn Oscar nominations.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 07:10 pm
In an unprecedented agreement, The PGA of America and NBC Sports Group today unveiled a historic partnership to further raise the profile of the Ryder Cup, the Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid, and PGA professionals across the networks of NBC and Golf Channel beginning in 2015.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 06:30 pm
A new report by the New York Power Authority on best practices for achieving energy cost savings at New York schools highlights significant economic and environmental benefits from increased investments in energy efficiency and clean energy technologies at public and private K-12 schools.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 06:30 pm
Five of Western New York's top chefs will face off Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Niagara Falls Conference & Event Center in a "Healthy Chef Competition" sponsored by Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 06:30 pm
The St. Francis Guild of Mount St. Mary's Hospital will hold its 33rd annual Pink Elephant Luncheon and Auction on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Niagara Falls Country Club, 505 Mountain View Drive, Lewiston.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 06:30 pm
Fire and rescue demonstrations, fire safety education, blood pressure checks and ladder truck bucket rides will be among the activities offered to the public on Saturday, Oct. 12, when the Upper Mountain Fire Co. holds its annual community open house.
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Thu, Oct 10th 2013 06:30 pm
Daniel J. Stapleton, director of the Niagara County Department of Health, reported today the first laboratory-confirmed human case of West Nile virus in Niagara County for 2013.
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