Fri, Sep 7th 2018 05:20 pm
Universal Studios reveals first-look images from the "Stranger Things" haunted mazes coming to "Halloween Horror Nights" 2018.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 05:05 pm
Nine months of planning had led to this: The first "Rockout Cancer" will take place from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, at the Lewiston Stone House, 755 Center St. The event is a fundraiser for the Lower Niagara Community Survivors Group, which was formed to help cancer patients with day-to-day projects and activities.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 04:40 pm
New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs held a press conference Friday at The Service Collaborative of Western New York to announce he has secured $100,000 in state education monies in the current state budget to support the organization's WNY YouthBuild program.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 04:35 pm
Award-winning singer/songwriter and world traveler Dan Bremnes releases his seven-song EP, "Wherever I Go," today on Curb | Word Entertainment. Click HERE to listen or purchase the EP.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 04:35 pm
"Wide Open," the anticipated debut release from singer/songwriter Austin French, is available today. Alongside the album's title track, "Wide Open" includes the powerful song "Why God," which the Georgia-reared singer shared early with fans on Facebook to pay tribute to victims of the Santa Fe School shooting.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 04:35 pm
'Thank-A-Vet' outreaches encourage Erie County veterans to sign up to receive discounts from more than 1,400 businesses.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 04:35 pm
Passion has teamed up with Grammy-nominated Gospel artist Travis Greene for a unique collaboration of "God, You're So Good" available digitally and via video. Passion's latest chart-topping album, "Whole Heart," was home to the original version of the track. To listen to Passion's "God, You're So Good" featuring Travis Greene, click HERE.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 04:35 pm
With college football season officially kicked off, Price Rite Marketplace announced an integrated relationship with University at Buffalo Athletics and its multimedia rightsholder, Learfield's Bulls Sports Properties. Notably, throughout the 2018-19 school year, the supermarket retailer will serve as the official food sponsor of the new "Fueling Station" located inside the Murchie Family Football Center and tackle hunger locally in a season-long promotion in partnership with the UB Football team.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 04:35 pm
The Dale Association invites families to participate in its first "Generational Walk," to be held Saturday, Sept. 29. Walk in honor of the generations proudly served by The Dale Association.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 04:35 pm
Burt Reynolds fans on Long Island will hold a memorial tribute to the "Smokey and the Bandit" star by driving in a 100 Trans Am parade and drivers dressed in iconic "Bandit" costumes. This will be the largest Smokey and the Bandit tribute in the U.S., with thousands of fans attending.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 04:35 pm
Top morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Ryan" keeps the "LIVEtember" fun and excitement going Sept. 10-14 by teaming up with Guinness World Records to present "Record Breaker Week," an eclectic range of epic record-setting attempts.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 04:35 pm
Last week, a group of some 85 children and adults from Buffalo visited Lewiston's Freedom Crossing Monument, and was given presentations regarding Lewiston's role in the Underground Railroad by Tim Henderson, Eva Nicklas, Lee Simonson and Susan Geissler.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 04:00 pm
The 61st annual Niagara County Peach Festival kicked off in fine fashion on Thursday, with family and friends flocking to Academy Park in the Village of Lewiston. They wanted to get their first taste of peach shortcake and Johnnie Ryan peach pop, play games for prizes, eat at the dozen-plus food stands and, of course, ride the rides.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 01:45 pm
On Friday morning, Synergy Nutrition & Wellness Owner Jimmy Scaringi formally cut the ribbon to his facility at 3376 Niagara Falls Blvd in Wheatfield.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 07:00 am
On Thursday, Sept. 13, law enforcement officers and local officials will take their oath to protect and "serve" to a new level, trading in their handcuffs and badges for menus and serving trays at the "Law and Orders" event taking place at various Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar locations throughout the region.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 07:00 am
Whether you're just out to have some fun or learn something of the paranormal, the Lewiston Council on the Arts wants you - dead or alive.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 07:00 am
From 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, join the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University for a hands-on workshop to learn about ebru - Turkish paper marbling - led by Hatice Erbas-Sorkunlu.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 05:20 pm
Empower, a Niagara County-based not-for-profit service provider, is hosting a free concert with singer/songwriter and disability advocate Gaelynn Lea at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, on Old Falls Street in Niagara Falls (outside of the Conference and Event Center).
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 05:20 pm
While remaining committed to celebrating a wide spectrum of movies, the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences announced Thursday it will not present the new Oscars category at the upcoming 91st awards in 2019. The Academy recognized that implementing any new award nine months into the year creates challenges for films that have already been released. The board of governors continues to be actively engaged in discussions, and will examine and seek additional input regarding this category.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 05:00 pm
On Wednesday, New York State Sen. Rob Ortt awarded $35,000 in state education funding to five local Niagara County libraries. Representatives from the Niagara Falls Public Library, the Lewiston Public Library, the Ransomville Free Library and the Youngstown Free Library joined the hosts, Sanborn-Pekin Free Library.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 05:00 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced $2 million in grant funding for food pantries and other emergency food relief organizations of wholesome food to New Yorkers in need and to municipalities as part of a comprehensive effort to reduce food waste and increase food waste recycling.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 05:00 pm
Anyone driving in downtown in Lockport has probably been wondering why there are lights on at 50 Main St. It is because the Orleans/Niagara board of Cooperative Educational Service administration and staff are hard at work renovating the site and getting ready to unveil their newest Workforce Training Center in Niagara County.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 04:50 pm
The @OnHerTurf Instagram account, which launched during the Olympics earlier this year as a partnership between NBC Sports and Refinery29, celebrates female athletes and inspires all women to be the best version of themselves, on and off the field. That account has nearly 14,000 followers.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 04:45 pm
The Buffalo Sabres have announced the team's giveaway items and promotional schedule for the 2018-19 season. This year, the team will host 12 giveaway nights, 24 promotional nights and three theme nights.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 04:45 pm
The Niagara Falls Powerhawks, a North American 3HL team who play their home games at Hyde Park Ice Pavilion, is set to start their second season at their new home.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 04:40 pm
Gerrard P. Bushell, Ph.D., president and CEO of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), announced work has completed on a $16 million project to renovate Bishop Hall at SUNY Buffalo State College. This project is part of roughly $59 million in capital renovation projects DASNY is completing on SUNY campuses statewide.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 04:40 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced New York will utilize the $127.7 million received from the 2016 Volkswagen settlement to dramatically increase the number of electric vehicles and other clean vehicles in the state. Covered vehicles include new buses, trucks, locomotives, ferries, tugboats and cargo-handling equipment, as well as the availability of electric vehicle charging equipment statewide.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 04:35 pm
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, Reclaim Niagara, a group of citizens "dedicated to exposing the injustices faced by Niagara Falls due to the exploitation of resources by public authorities and state entities," according to the movement's website, will host their third rally of the summer.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 04:25 pm
Fichte, Endl & Elmer Eyecare recently announced its participation in the third annual National Sight Week (Oct. 14-20), sponsored by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Foundation.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 04:20 pm
The North Tonawanda City School District's faculty of fine arts welcomed students to school and wished everyone a year of smARTS. Director of fine arts Dean Vallas said the Board of Education and superintendent have made new strides to foster fine arts in the district. The most noticeable being the construction of a full-time Fine Arts Center at North Tonawanda High School.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 04:10 pm
SkyHunters Birds of Prey will host a basket raffle benefitting Buddy's Second Chance Rescue, Diamonds in the Ruff Animal Rescue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 16, at Gratwick Firehall, 110 Ward Road, North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 04:05 pm
St. John Lutheran Church and School, 6950 Ward Road, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9 is offering free hot dogs, chips and pop if you bring in non-perishable food and/or personal care items.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 04:00 pm
There will be a Chiavetta's chicken barbecue and basket raffle fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 23, from noon to 3 p.m. at St. Martin Lutheran Church, 322 Old Falls Blvd. in North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 04:00 pm
The Alzheimer's Association Western New York Chapter is planning a number of education programs across Niagara County in September. These programs are free and open to the public.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 03:50 pm
Canisius College author and English professor Eric Gansworth follows up his debut young adult novel with a reading from his latest book, "Give Me Some Truth."
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 03:30 pm
On Monday, the Town of Niagara Lions Club participated in the 2018 Youngstown Labor Day Parade.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 03:15 pm
At Tuesday night's North Tonawanda Common Council meeting, the council took another step towards keeping its area schools safe.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 12:35 pm
Thursday morning, faculty, trustees and students of Niagara County Community College, along with elected officials, cut the ribbon to the brand-new, $25 million Learning Commons on the Sanborn campus.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 10:55 am
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo has received an $890,000 grant from the Hemophilia Center of Western New York to support a career development award aimed at addressing a shortage of physicians in the region who specialize in treating non-malignant blood disorders.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 10:20 am
For more information on Stand Up To Cancer, visit www.StandUpToCancer.org.
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