Tue, May 29th 2012 03:35 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-I-60th, sent a letter Hon. Rob Nicholson, PC, QC, minister of justice and attorney general of Canada, Conservative Party of Canada MP for Niagara Falls, and Rick Dykstra, Conservative Party of Canada MP for St. Catharines Tuesday asking them to reconsider the closure of the Buffalo-based Canadian Consulate.
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Tue, May 29th 2012 03:30 pm
A meeting was held Tuesday morning by Niagara USA hospitality constituents to discuss the most recent information regarding Nik Wallenda's June 15 tightrope walk across Niagara Falls.
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Tue, May 29th 2012 01:10 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced that free vouchers for access to the Terrapin Point area of Goat Island for Nik Wallenda's historic high-wire walk over Niagara Falls on June 15 will be available starting Friday, June 1, at 9 a.m.
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Tue, May 29th 2012 10:30 am
For the first time ever, the Buffalo Niagara region is one of the top 20 U.S. destinations for overseas visitors.
This month, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Travel and Tourism Industries released its "Overseas Visitation Estimates for U.S. States, Cities, and Census Regions" report for 2011. The report estimates that the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metro statistical area received 335,000 visitors from outside the U.S., Canada and Mexico in 2011, making it the 20th ranked metro area in the U.S.
"We are pleased to receive confirmation that our worldwide sales efforts have paid off. From Niagara Falls State Park, to the historic Erie Canal and Old Fort Niagara, all of our attractions are impacted by this in-bound audience," said NTCC President and CEO John Percy.
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Tue, May 29th 2012 08:45 am
The administration, faculty, staff and the Class of 2012 announce the 37th commencement exercises of Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School will take place on Friday, June 8, at 7 p.m. at the Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda.
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Tue, May 29th 2012 08:45 am
The New York State Canal Corporation has announced a $218,032 in grant funding to law enforcement agencies in seven counties across upstate New York for patrolling segments of the New York State Canal System.
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Tue, May 29th 2012 08:40 am
After conducting a rigorous review of Niagara County's Emergency Preparedness Program in late April, the New York State Department of Health has awarded Niagara County a perfect score for its efforts, Niagara County Public Health Director Daniel Stapleton has announced.
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Mon, May 28th 2012 03:10 pm
VIDEO: Memorial Day 2012 was observed in the Village of Lewiston with a special ceremony at Academy Park.
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Mon, May 28th 2012 07:00 am
Community Missions of Niagara Frontier Inc. will host its fourth annual "Summer Sizzler" beginning at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 21. This annual event takes place to increase awareness and funding for families and individuals who are in crisis.
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Mon, May 28th 2012 07:00 am
The History Committee of LaSalle PRIDE Inc., the Friends of Local History and the Niagara Falls Public Library have announced they will pay tribute to the late U.S. Air Force Capt. Dennis E. Morgan, formerly of LaSalle, and his family on Wednesday, May 30.
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Mon, May 28th 2012 07:00 am
Alan Hastings, the restaurateur who put "The Haystack" sandwich on the global map, is trying his hand at something completely different this summer: restoring a beat-up auto body shop.
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Mon, May 28th 2012 07:00 am
The first day in June will mark 200 years since the Town of Porter was founded. In commemoration of its bicentennial, the town has a lineup of events for the weekend of Friday, June 1, through Sunday, June 3, that will have something for everyone to enjoy.
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Sat, May 26th 2012 07:00 am
Lewiston's Relay For Life held its third informational meeting on Wednesday, May 23. The theme of the meeting was nutrition and fitness.
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Sat, May 26th 2012 07:00 am
At Monday's Village of Lewiston Board meeting, Fine Antiques owner Ron Craft, a former trustee, warned of vehicles not paying attention to pedestrians.
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Sat, May 26th 2012 07:00 am
First Niagara Bank, Lewiston branch, was chosen for the 2012 Chairman's Award by the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce board of directors and chairman of the board, George Osborne.
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Sat, May 26th 2012 07:00 am
Short and varied topics - from Joe Davis to Legacy Drive to bigger recycling and garbage containers - were among a host of discussion items at Thursday's brief Lewiston Town Board monthly regular meeting.
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Sat, May 26th 2012 07:00 am
Memorial Medical Center has received the AHA/ASA's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.
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Sat, May 26th 2012 07:00 am
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Fri, May 25th 2012 05:50 pm
Niagara County History Center is hosting its annual spring festival titled "Strawberries & Antiques," on the grounds of the History Center at 215 Niagara St., Lockport. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 2.
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Fri, May 25th 2012 05:35 pm
"The Chew" welcomes guests Laura Wright (ABC's "General Hospital"), Chef Jamie Oliver, Jackee Harry, Bobby Deen ("Not My Mama's Meals"), Chef Michael Lomonaco, Pat and Gina Neely ("Down Home with the Neely's") and chocolatier Julia Baker May 28 through June 1 (weekdays, 1 p.m. on ABC).
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Fri, May 25th 2012 05:35 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-I-60, has announced that his bill S.3497A has passed the Senate prohibiting the sale or purchase of scrap metal items bearing markings of a government entity, utility company, cemetery or railroad unless offered by an authorized employee.
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Fri, May 25th 2012 05:30 pm
12 master chefs sizzle in Las Vegas along with celebrity guest judges Sugar Ray Leonard, Indigo Girls, Dita Von Teese, The B-52's, Brian Boitano and Holly Madison
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Fri, May 25th 2012 05:25 pm
St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road in Sanborn, will host its monthly contemporary worship gathering, "Saturday Night Alive," on Saturday, May 26, starting at 5:30 p.m.
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Fri, May 25th 2012 05:20 pm
The Cancer Services Program of Niagara County, a program providing free breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening to individuals 40-64 without health insurance, recently held its annual awards breakfast.
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Fri, May 25th 2012 05:15 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will present a luncheon presentation, "The Importance of Well Visits and Annual Physicals," with Dr. Diana Kanaan, at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 29, at Crestwood Commons Patio Homes and Apartments Community Center, 2600 Niagara Falls Blvd., Wheatfield.
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Fri, May 25th 2012 05:15 pm
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter of Rochester received a mention in June's edition of Redbook in an article on antibiotic resistance.
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Fri, May 25th 2012 05:15 pm
Walking enthusiasts of all ages can enjoy learning about America's War of 1812 history on Great Lakes Seaway Trail VolksWalks taking place in Lewiston, Youngstown, Buffalo and other communities daily, from dawn to dusk.
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Fri, May 25th 2012 05:15 pm
A dramatic illustrated sermon will be presented at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, May 27, at Wheatfield Community Church to show a "behind the scenes" look at what happens when a Christian prays.
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Fri, May 25th 2012 04:45 pm
Mike Madigan of Grand Island officially announced his candidacy for Congress in the 26th District Sunday at his campaign headquarters on Buffalo's East Side.
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Fri, May 25th 2012 04:45 pm
The Lewiston Democratic Committee announces the following endorsements were unanimously made:
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Fri, May 25th 2012 03:55 pm
Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel is home to great entertainment and will deliver plenty of laughs this summer at its two entertainment venues: the 2,400-seat Seneca Niagara Events Center and the intimate 440-seat Bear's Den Showroom.
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Fri, May 25th 2012 03:55 pm
This Memorial Day weekend, Old Falls Street, USA, is teaming up with the Arts Services Initiative of Western New York to present the inaugural "WNY Sound Smash," a unique collaborative concert with members of the newly formed Music Culture 716.
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Fri, May 25th 2012 08:00 am
Nik Wallenda will be walking a tightrope across the Horseshoe Falls starting on Goat Island in the United States and finishing near Table Rock on the Canadian side. The Niagara Parks Commission says it has a contract with Wallenda agreeing to this route - and this provision in the deal will be enforced, according to Chairwoman Janice Thomson.
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Fri, May 25th 2012 07:00 am
The Taste of Diversity Festival will be held Saurday, June 2, at Grant Street and Lafayette Avenue in Buffalo. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Fri, May 25th 2012 07:00 am
Niagara Hospice's Sunset Drive campus was beautifully decorated in red, white and blue as staff, volunteers and patients welcomed motorcyclists from Wheatfield Post No. 1451 American Legion Riders who rode in for an Armed Forces Day commemoration.
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Fri, May 25th 2012 07:00 am
Like other communities in Niagara County and across the nation, the Town of Niagara and Wheatfield on Memorial Day will honor soldiers who died defending the United States.
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Thu, May 24th 2012 08:00 pm
Concert series moves to Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf; acts include The Cult, Feist (pictured), LL Cool J, moe. and Sam Roberts. Full schedule, photos, video.
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Thu, May 24th 2012 03:05 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has entered into an agreement with Buffalo Minimally Invasive Weight Loss Surgical Solutions to form Niagara Metabolic & Bariatric Services, a joint practice to provide weight-loss services including bariatric surgery at the hospital's downtown campus.
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Thu, May 24th 2012 01:35 pm
CBS is making no bones about its excitement for the premiere of its new summer reality series "Dogs in the City," featuring New York City dog guru Justin Silver. The network and television studio is declaring Wednesday, May 30 (the premiere date of "Dogs in the City"), "Bring Your Dog to Work Day."
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Thu, May 24th 2012 01:20 pm
Grand Island native Stacy Clark, a national recording artist, is back with a brand new music video.
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