Tue, Oct 30th 2012 07:00 am
The annual Electric Lights Parade is Saturday, Nov. 3, on Military Road from Fourth Avenue to Packard Road (at Kmart). This year, the parade team is looking to raise more than one ton of food to assist the families and individuals in need of food for Thanksgiving and Christmas. This food drive helps feed families that cannot make ends meet for the holidays.
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Tue, Oct 30th 2012 07:00 am
The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department announces its November programs. All take place at the Red Brick Municipal Building, 145 N. Fourth St. For further information, call the Recreation Center at 716-754-1990 or visit www.villageoflewiston.net.
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Tue, Oct 30th 2012 07:00 am
The Wilson Lions Club and Wilson Middle School have announced a student exhibition of posters will open next month with the annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Entry is free and open to all.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 08:00 pm
If there is one cardinal rule on televised singing competitions, it's stay away from the divas. In short, you don't sing Mariah, Whitney, Celine or Christina. Imagine, now, if the four of them teamed up to form a supergroup.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 07:40 pm
Most singers on "The Voice" don't relish the "Battle Rounds," the stage where two acts enter, and only one (usually) advances. Wait until you see how they react to the new "Knockout Rounds."
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 06:00 pm
The Niagara County Public Information Office issued the following information related to county government functions and the effects of Hurricane Sandy, which is expected to hit Niagara County this evening:
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 06:00 pm
A storm of historic proportions is bearing down on the east coast. Hurricane Sandy is expected to produce high winds, rain, record surf and flooding. The impact of the storm will be felt in Western New York as forecasters predict the storm will turn left into Pennsylvania and New York. Subways in the city are closed.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 06:00 pm
As the Buffalo Bills enjoyed a bye week, running back Fred Jackson took his children, Braeden, Kaylin and Jayden, bowling at Strikers in Orchard Park. The WBBZ-TV cameras were there to capture Jackson and his family with an exclusive behind the scenes feature that will be part of "The Fred Jackson Show" on WBBZ-TV.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 06:00 pm
National weather forecasters' most dire predictions edged closer Monday morning, as Hurricane Sandy strengthened and neared landfall in the Mid-Atlantic, with hundreds of thousands of Americans fleeing to higher ground.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 06:00 pm
Following the conclusion of the 2012 World Series, "The X Factor's" Top 16 acts will perform live for the first time on a special two-hour-and-seven-minute show Wednesday, Oct. 31 (8 p.m.), on Fox.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 04:15 pm
Important phone numbers to have on hand in case of extreme weather.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 04:00 pm
Due to the possible extreme conditions, the university is canceling all classes scheduled to begin after 4 p.m. today. In addition, all university offices will also close at 4 p.m. to allow employees ample time to commute before the wind warning takes effect. Because of this, the fall community meeting scheduled for today will be postponed to Monday, Nov. 5, at 3:30 p.m.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 02:15 pm
With the threat of power outages and/or flooding issues looming, the Town of Niagara Police Department encourages residents to plan ahead.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 02:00 pm
Rain canceled the kids Halloween parade in Youngstown Saturday, but the party in the Youngstown Red Brick School Village Center was still a lot of fun for children of all ages.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 01:55 pm
Hannah Olds, Lew-Port junior, dances with John Mikula, 92, of LaSalle, at Sunday's Health Association of Niagara County senior prom.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 01:15 pm
The Town Hall American Bistro celebrated a ribbon-cutting on Oct. 18, prior to hosting the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce "Business Blender" networking event. Members of the chamber and local elected officials helped celebrate, along with owner Tom McCormick (center, holding scissors).
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 01:10 pm
The Edison Electric Institute - the association of U.S. shareholder-owned electric companies - and its member companies worked through the weekend to anticipate the course of a very uncertain storm. Many utility companies in Hurricane Sandy's projected path have begun the process of pre-mobilizing thousands of storm and field personnel, and are calling upon extra workers and resources from all across the country through the industry's mutual assistance network.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 01:00 pm
As Hurricane Sandy makes landfall, expect high winds, power outages, flooding, rain and even snow on Monday.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 01:00 pm
NBCUniversal, via the NBC Sports Group, has acquired the exclusive U.S. media rights to the Premier League through a multi-year agreement that begins with the 2013-14 season, both parties announced over the weekend. Per the agreement, NBCUniversal becomes the exclusive English- and Spanish-language media rights holder to all 380 Premier League matches across all platforms and devices in the U.S.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 01:00 pm
NBC will debut Howie Mandel's "Take It All" (formerly "Howie Mandel's White Elephant"), a new game show to be stripped throughout the holiday week of Dec. 10-14 (9 p.m. each night) and to conclude on Monday, Dec. 17, in back-to-back episodes (9 and 10 p.m.).
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 07:00 am
As part of the YMCAs commitment to the community, the Y has teamed up with the Food Bank of WNY to help give back to those in need right here in Western New York. Beginning Nov. 1, all seven area YMCA Buffalo Niagara Branches and YMCA Buffalo Niagara's corporate office will begin taking donations of non-perishable items for the Food Bank of WNY.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 07:00 am
WWE Studios and ABC Family are developing an upcoming television movie, "Christmas Bounty" for a 2013 world premiere during ABC Family's popular "25 Days of Christmas" programming event. WWE Superstar The Miz is attached to star in a lead role.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 07:00 am
It's a "Halloween Spooktacular" when the hosts of "The Chew" (weekdays, noon, ABC) unveil their 2012 costumes, share recipes and their favorite tricks, treats and Halloween sweets, Wednesday, Oct. 31.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 07:00 am
The heart-tugging, original feel-good series, "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," returns to ABC with four special holiday-themed episodes. The first episode will premiere Monday, Nov. 26 (9 to 11 p.m.), immediately following the "Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars" Performance Finale on ABC.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 07:00 am
dick clark productions has announced that Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj and Linkin Park will all perform on the 40th anniversary American Music Awards. They join previously announced performer Christina Aguilera on this year's show, which will be broadcast live from the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on Sunday, Nov. 18 (8 to 11 p.m.) on ABC.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 07:00 am
Amy Hope Witryol, D-Lewiston, a candidate for the New York State Senate, has been endorsed by U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 07:00 am
Starting Nov. 5, NBC's "The Voice" will roll out of the "Knockout Rounds" into the "Live Playoffs" - and audience members have their first chance to vote for their favorite artists as the hit vocal competition series must choose the top 12 singers - forcing the four coaches to take only three artists to advance.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 07:00 am
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, has received the endorsement of his candidacy for re-election from District Council No. 4 of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades of America and Canada. The IUPAT represents the following crafts in Western and Central New York: painters, glaziers, drywall finishers, bridge painters, press workers, billboard posters, printing press workers and health care workers.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 07:00 am
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 168 of Grand Island is putting out the invite to all interested veterans in the Niagara County area to join their organization.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 07:00 am
Lewiston-Porter High School Junior ROTC will be hosting a dinner and basket raffle in honor of all veterans in the Lewiston-Porter area. The dinner will be held Friday, Nov. 9, in the high school cafeteria beginning at 5:30 p.m. A short program will begin at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. The dinner is free for all veterans and a guest and $5 for additional guests.
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Mon, Oct 29th 2012 07:00 am
The Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring "Light Up the Boulevard Electric Parade and Festival" to take place down Grand Island Boulevard and in the Town Hall parking lot on Saturday, Nov. 17.
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Sat, Oct 27th 2012 07:00 am
Grammy-winning musical artists Taylor Swift and Jason Mraz join the ballroom Tuesday night for unforgettable performances.
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Sat, Oct 27th 2012 07:00 am
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents The Musical Box - "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" concert at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 9. The Peter Gabriel-era Genesis recreation returns with a rare performance of the classic album "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway."
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Sat, Oct 27th 2012 07:00 am
Allstate believes preparing in advance of a storm gives homeowners the best chance to minimize risk and start on the road to recovery.
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Sat, Oct 27th 2012 07:00 am
Boats are money pits. No doubt about that. The bigger the boat, the bigger the pit to throw money into, but they sure do bring a lot of fun and pleasure for singles and families. You can fall in love with boats and boating, quicker than you can say "Happiness."
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Sat, Oct 27th 2012 07:00 am
Once again the 107th Airlift Wing steps up. This time it's to mentor our young Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps at Lewiston-Porter High School.
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Sat, Oct 27th 2012 07:00 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston has announced tickets are on sale for its eighth annual Tour of Homes, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1 and 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at select addresses in Lewiston.
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Sat, Oct 27th 2012 07:00 am
Discussions on overriding the state's 2 percent tax cap and district consolidation dominated a work session of the Wilson Central School District Board of Education in Ransomville on Tuesday.
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Sat, Oct 27th 2012 07:00 am
VIDEO: Some big changes are in store for the Relay For Life of Lewiston/Niagara event in 2013.
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Sat, Oct 27th 2012 07:00 am
Island native LeighAnn Martinez is a Kessler Foundation employee who is sponsored to be one of 200 hundred disabled people to participate in the New York City Marathon.
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