Thu, Oct 18th 2018 02:10 pm
The New York State Public Service Commission on Thursday approved National Grid's proposal to implement an electronic deferred-payment agreement program. The upstate electric and gas utility will be allowed to offer electronic deferred-payment agreements to residential electric and gas customers who might be struggling to pay their utility bill.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 02:10 pm
On Thursday morning, Niagara Falls leaders announced events for the second annual Jingle Falls USA in downtown Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 01:50 pm
Buffalo Suzuki Strings will kick-off its 50th anniversary celebration this Saturday, Oct. 20, at its home: 4 Webster St., North Tonawanda. There are a variety of special events planned for BSS families between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., with the highlight being special guest, world-renowned concert violinist and teacher Brian Lewis performing a short recital beginning at 10 a.m.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 01:45 pm
Fresh Fit Foods celebrated a ribbon-cutting on Monday. Co-owners Ramcy and Tyler marked the occasion with the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce board of directors, Village of Lewiston Mayor Anne Welch and Deputy Mayor Claudia Marasco.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 01:45 pm
Empower, the not-for-profit organization formerly known as Niagara Cerebral Palsy, will hold its third annual Living the Values Awards Luncheon at noon Friday, Oct. 26, at Four Points by Sheraton, 7001 Buffalo Ave. Tickets are $35, and may be reserved at 716-297-0798, ext. 120, or [email protected].
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 01:25 pm
The Lewiston Kiwanis continued its support of the Steve J. Washuta Cardiac Center at Mount St. Mary's Hospital with a donation of $5,000. The funds were raised from the club's annual summer clambake and are raised in honor of the late Washuta, the founder of Modern Corporation and a longtime member of the Kiwanis Club.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 01:20 pm
Gotee Records artist Hollyn announced the release of a dual single with accompanying music videos for two brand-new songs: "Everything and More (featuring Aaron Cole)" and "Isaac." The stories behind each of the songs connect, and the videos share a continuous story throughout this dual single music video.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 01:20 pm
The Food Bank of WNY's strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have once again earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest independent charity evaluator. This is the fourth consecutive year the Food Bank of WNY has earned this top distinction.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 01:20 pm
"A Celebration of Opera: Romance, Rage, and Rebellion" hits the stage at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, as part of the larger National Opera Week, which will host more than 50 operas Oct. 26 through Nov. 4. The event at the NACC will be used as part of the effort to raise money to renovate and refurbish the NACC's Grand Theatre.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 01:15 pm
Canisius College and Congressman Brian Higgins announced a federal grant from the U.S. Health and Human Services Department awarded to the college's Institute for Autism Research and department of psychology. The $379,731 federal grant, from the National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Aging, will fund research examining the relationship between aging and autism spectrum disorder in older adults.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 01:15 pm
As part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mount St. Mary's is hosting a drive-up drop-off site to help get unused and unwanted medications out of people's homes.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 01:15 pm
The Historic Palace Theatre will host its "Palace Cash Raffle" event as a grand reopening after being closed for renovation for the past three months. The evening will feature behind-the-scenes tours of the new renovations, cuisine from 80 Main Banquet & Catering, a basket raffle, a Mills Jewelers diamond raffle, and the chance to win $500, $1,000 or $2,500.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 01:15 pm
Inexperienced teen drivers put everyone on the roadway at risk of a deadly crash, especially if they have teen passengers along for the ride. New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that, when a teen driver has only teen passengers in their vehicle, the fatality rate for all people involved in a crash increased 51 percent. In contrast, when older passengers (35 or older) ride with a teen driver, overall fatality rates in crashes decreased 8 percent.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 01:15 pm
Two-time Grammy nominees Disturbed have announced the "Evolution World Tour," an extensive international arena tour that will visit KeyBank Center at 7:30 p.m. March 2, 2019. Disturbed will be supported by special guest Three Days Grace.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 01:15 pm
As building renovations are nearing completion, the new Niagara Gospel Rescue Mission is holding an open house from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, to show the "new mission" to friends, supporters, government officials and everyone in the community. Refreshments will be served, and there will be music and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. All are invited.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 12:55 pm
In partnership with DaVita Kidney Care, Elderwood is now able to accept rehab patients who require peritoneal dialysis.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 12:55 pm
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, the Town of Wheatfield Lions club, along with Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will host a health and wellness fair at the Five Senses Nature Park, 6535 Ward Road, Wheatfield.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 12:50 pm
There will be a Halloween Dance at the Town of Niagara Senior Center inside Veterans Memorial Park, 7000 Lockport Road, from 1:30-4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25. Music will be provided by Lee Wallace. Costumes are optional, but encouraged.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 12:50 pm
Those who like Italian food, basket raffles, baked goods and a chance to win $100, are encouraged to attend the Town of Niagara Lions and Lioness Clubs spaghetti dinner and basket raffle on Sunday, Oct. 21.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 12:45 pm
The postseason is here. As Niagara-Wheatfield fall sports teams get ready to gear up for playoff runs, here's how some teams finished up their seasons.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 12:30 pm
The Niagara Falls Music Hall of Fame is non-profit organization created to preserve and protect the diverse musical culture and heritage of the greater Niagara Falls geographical area, while recognizing individuals who have made a significant contribution to performance, education and promotion of music in our community.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 12:30 pm
The Friends of the North Tonawanda Public Library recently announced its paperback book sale from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17, and from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18. The sale will be held at the North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive, North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 12:30 pm
For the second year in a row, Project Pride of North Tonawanda has beautified the community, by filling the planters along Webster and Oliver streets. Now that summer is officially over, it is time to prepare the community for the winter months ahead.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 12:25 pm
City of North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur G. Pappas recently reminded the residents of North Tonawanda of the off-street parking restrictions that begin on the evening of Oct. 31.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 12:20 pm
The McGuire Group's Northgate Health Care Facility, 7264 Nash Road, North Tonawanda, will host its annual safe Halloween trick-or-treating event on Monday, Oct. 29 from 4:30- 6:30 p.m.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 12:15 pm
Residents at Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda joined together with volunteers from Buffalo Dream Weavers to bag lunches for the homeless. As a team, they were able to make 100 lunches, which were distributed through the Magdalene Project in Niagara Falls. Everyone had a wonderful time working to support this great cause.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 12:15 pm
Recently, the Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas named KeyBank its Business of the Year and Jean Harmon its Citizen of the Year.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 12:10 pm
Tuesday, the North Tonawanda Common Council met for its second meeting of the month. The meeting brought out several differences of opinion between council members, as well as some officials and residents.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 12:10 pm
The cosmetology students in Pauline Carney's class at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center recently had a guest in class.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 12:05 pm
The Orleans/Niagara BOCES' Niagara Academy decided to raise money for a worthy cause. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To raise awareness and money, the Student Council sponsored a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 12:05 pm
Students at the Newfane Learning Center recently spent a fall day at the Newfane ProAm/Blarney Stone Disc Golf Course.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 12:00 pm
The Town of Wheatfield Town Board met for its second meeting of the month this past Monday. At the meeting, Town Supervisor Don MacSwan answered a question from the audience regarding the Summit Mall.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 12:00 pm
This past Saturday, residents of North Tonawanda had the chance to look at possible downtown restoration projects. They also had the opportunity to vote on which of the seven proposed projects they felt was top priority (one through four).
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 12:00 pm
It's that "spooktacular" time again. With Halloween a little less than two weeks away, the Town of Wheatfield Recreation Department is gearing up with a celebration that children and families will not want to miss.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 07:00 am
On Wednesday, Oct. 24, the Peace Bridge will glow purple to shine a light on World Polio Day and Rotary's initiative to eradicate this disease.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2018 07:00 am
The Breast Cancer Network of WNY will present its 25th annual Breast Cancer Education Day on Saturday, Nov. 3, at Grapevine Banquets in Depew.
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Wed, Oct 17th 2018 05:50 pm
During a gathering of Western New York Military Order of the Purple Heart members, Congressman Brian Higgins honored wounded veterans who served during the Vietnam War, including a special presentation of a Bronze Star and other medals to Chapter 187 Chaplain Robert Segool.
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Wed, Oct 17th 2018 05:50 pm
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino will rock next March with the "Experience Hendrix" Tour 2019. The show will play the Seneca Niagara Events Center at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 30. Tickets go on sale at noon this Friday and start at $49.
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Wed, Oct 17th 2018 05:50 pm
Due to medical reasons, The Fabulous Thunderbirds featuring Kim Wilson performance originally scheduled at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino on Nov. 23 has been rescheduled for Friday, March 22, 2019.
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Wed, Oct 17th 2018 05:50 pm
Music industry legends and all-star judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, along with Emmy-winning producer and host Ryan Seacrest were on hand when ABC's "American Idol" continued its search for the next singing sensation as auditions continued this week in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
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