Thu, Sep 6th 2018 10:15 am
Dick clark productions and ABC announced Golden Globe Award-winner and Emmy nominee Tracee Ellis Ross, star of ABC's hit comedy "black-ish," will return as host and an executive producer for the 2018 American Music Awards. Known for her love of music, comedic timing and bold sense of style, Ross will once again take the stage to preside over an evening of nonstop musical moments.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 10:15 am
The University at Buffalo's Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention takes on the increasingly prevalent and timely issue of "microaggressions" at its annual conference being held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 2 at Classics V Banquet Center, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 10:15 am
The University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has launched a new masters in pharmacometrics and personalized pharmacotherapy program.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 10:15 am
Fresh off "Sunday Night Football's" unprecedented seventh consecutive season as the No. 1 show in primetime, NBCUniversal is surrounding NBC Sports' coverage of "NFL Kickoff" 2018 with unmatched participation by its sports, news and entertainment assets, as the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles open the 2018 season against the Atlanta Falcons tonight on NBC.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 10:15 am
BEC Recordings has announced the debut single from singer, songwriter, worship leader, speaker and author Tasha Layton. "I Belong To You" is available on all digital formats by clicking HERE. A lyric video for the song also just released, which can be viewed HERE. The single will be included in Layton's upcoming EP release, "Love Running Wild."
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Wed, Sep 5th 2018 02:05 pm
A new University at Buffalo study has shown for the first time that walking more can significantly lower the risk of heart failure in older women.
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Wed, Sep 5th 2018 12:45 pm
The Beverley Feder-directed show features local dancers, guest artists and character performers. It will be staged Dec. 7-8 at the Niagara Falls High School Performing Arts Center. Those looking to participate can audition Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Feder School of Classical Ballet, located within the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave. Enter through the purple door on the Portage Road side.
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Wed, Sep 5th 2018 12:40 pm
A new playground project announced last month got a big boost Tuesday, when Jason Evchich - the man behind Mason's Mission - offered to help the Village of Lewiston and the Lewiston Community Lions Club bring the inclusive play space to life.
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Wed, Sep 5th 2018 12:35 pm
A thunderstorm invaded the Village of Lewiston late Monday afternoon, dropping trees, limbs and branches. A South Fifth Street transformer was injured, which temporarily left some residents without power. That portion of roadway was closed for the first half of Tuesday, as village Department of Public Works crews cleaned up the site and restored the power generator.
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Tue, Sep 4th 2018 04:45 pm
One of television's most successful franchises is tackling a relevant and topical subject matter as iconic Emmy Award-winning producer Dick Wolf brings "Law & Order: Hate Crimes" to audiences beginning with a 13-episode order from NBC.
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Tue, Sep 4th 2018 04:40 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined Tuesdays by Commissioner of Health Dr. Gale Burstein and Commissioner of Mental Health Michael Ranney, CEO of Crisis Services Jessica Pirro, Celia Spacone of the Suicide Prevention Coalition, and concerned citizens in front of the Edward A. Rath county office building to spread a message of hope and proclaim "Suicide Prevention Week" in Erie County.
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Tue, Sep 4th 2018 04:40 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday announced the team's full roster for the Prospects Challenge, which will run from Sept. 7-10 at Harborcenter. The Prospects Challenge roster can be downloaded HERE (PDF).
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Tue, Sep 4th 2018 04:40 pm
Mark your calendars for the Niagara History Center's fall bus tour on Sept. 29, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30. Participants will tour historical military sites throughout Buffalo and enjoy presentations by speakers.
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Tue, Sep 4th 2018 04:05 pm
The Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Events Center will welcome Jewel's "Handmade Holiday Tour" with Atz, Atz Lee and Nikos Kilcher ("Alaska: The Last Frontier") on Saturday, Dec. 8 (7 p.m.). Tickets go on sale this Friday at noon and start at $35.
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Tue, Sep 4th 2018 04:05 pm
Following is the detail of a brief report prepared for Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz by personnel from the Erie County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services regarding last night's incident at the Tonawanda Coke plant in the Town of Tonawanda.
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Tue, Sep 4th 2018 04:05 pm
AAA Western and Central New York kicked off its annual "School's Open - Drive Carefully" campaign as back-to-school season is in full swing. AAA's "School's Open - Drive Carefully" campaign was launched nationally in 1946 to help reduce the number of school-related pedestrian injuries and fatalities. Now, 72 years later, AAA clubs across the country continue to promote the campaign each fall to remind motorists to watch out for children as they travel to and from school.
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Tue, Sep 4th 2018 04:05 pm
The Dale Association, 33 Ontario St., Lockport, will present a veterans forum and resource fair - a free and informative event for veterans and their family members - on from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 14.
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Tue, Sep 4th 2018 04:00 pm
University at Buffalo scientists have received $1.45 million from the National Science Foundation for research in high-energy physics, a field that uses particle accelerators to smash beams of protons into one another at near-light speeds, generating data that illuminates the fundamental laws of nature.
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Tue, Sep 4th 2018 04:00 pm
Niagara Falls City Councilman Chris Voccio will lead three fall foliage walks along the Niagara River Gorge in October.
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Tue, Sep 4th 2018 04:00 pm
Lewiston resident Edward DeVantier recently passed the National Association of Funeral Directors board exam. The exam is a requirement in obtaining a funeral director license in New York state.
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Tue, Sep 4th 2018 04:00 pm
The John R. Oishei Foundation has announced the availability of full, four-year tuition scholarships for incoming high school freshmen at area private secondary schools for the fall of 2019. Oishei high school scholarships are awarded to talented, dedicated students of color in the Western New York area who want to attend one of 14 participating high schools that are members of the Education Collaborative of WNY (EdCo).
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Tue, Sep 4th 2018 03:30 pm
Susan Eck will present on Western New York women during World War I at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, at the Niagara History Center, 215 Niagara St., Lockport. Eck's narration about a tour of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition was a hit when she spoke at the History Center in 2016.
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Tue, Sep 4th 2018 03:30 pm
The stars will shine when Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino hosts the 18th annual Native American Music Awards (also known as The Nammy's) on Friday, Oct. 12, beginning with a pre-show reception at 7 p.m. with complimentary food and beverage followed by the awards gala at 8 p.m. The evening will include a special performance by country music recording artist and WWE Superstar Mickie James.
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Tue, Sep 4th 2018 03:30 pm
The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning has announced upcoming citizen forums to help determine the needs and priorities of low- and moderate-income residents residing within the Erie County Community Development ("CD") block grant consortium.
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Tue, Sep 4th 2018 03:30 pm
Double-check that "USB drive" in your teenager's back-to-school supplies - it might be an e-cigarette. That's the message the New York State Smokers' Quitline wants to send parents of teenagers as another school year begins across the state.
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Tue, Sep 4th 2018 03:30 pm
Curb | Word Entertainment announces the upcoming EP release "Better" from pop artist Stars Go Dim releasing on Sept. 21.
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Tue, Sep 4th 2018 03:00 pm
With every new security hack or data breach, the need for cybersecurity professionals grows.
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Mon, Sep 3rd 2018 07:00 am
The Niagara Falls Community Development Department (NFCD) and Niagara Falls City School District are hosting the second annual "Color Your City" 5K Run in Hyde Park on Friday, Sept. 14. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcomed to this family-friendly event, which is sponsored by the New York State Health Foundation.
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Sat, Sep 1st 2018 07:10 pm
Opening day for the Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons football team was different this year. Before the game, players and coaches gathered around a painted "42" on the field and said a prayer together. The audience also gave the man who donned that 42 a moment of silence. The man who donned 42 was Mike Ziegler, who tragically passed away last winter. To honor their fallen teammate, the Falcons played just like "Ziggy" would have - hard, energetic, passionate and with heart.
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Sat, Sep 1st 2018 07:05 am
Yes, one of Lewiston's favorites - the 61st annual Niagara County Peach Festival - opens for a four-day run Thursday evening, Sept. 6, and continues to Sunday evening, Sept. 9, at Academy Park in the Village of Lewiston.
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Sat, Sep 1st 2018 07:00 am
Feast on this: Over a four-day period, the Peach Festival will go through more than 10,000 pounds of the juicy, round fruit with the orange and yellow skin.
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Sat, Sep 1st 2018 07:00 am
Lewiston Town Board members tackled their first solar project proposal since recent approval of the town's new local law allowing for construction of such projects.
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Sat, Sep 1st 2018 07:00 am
The 40th edition of the Antique and Classic Boat Show returns the weekend of Sept. 7-9 to the grounds of the Buffalo Launch Club on Grand Island's south shore.
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Sat, Sep 1st 2018 07:00 am
With the start of the Grand Island Vikings football season, Casey's Counter at Masters Field is offering football fans Bubba's BBQ with chicken on a stick and pulled pork.
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Sat, Sep 1st 2018 07:00 am
Tacos in a bag, homemade pizza, smores, crafts, games, and the tunes of professional musician Scott Celani were all featured at a bonfire at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church. In addition, the Rev. Earle King blessed backpacks filled with school supplies. Those backpacks are being donated to Huth Road Elementary School, Kaegebein Elementary School, and Sidway Elementary School.
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Sat, Sep 1st 2018 07:00 am
Tonawanda Coke Corporation has been ordered to appear in Federal court regarding a potential violation of the company's probation from their 2013 criminal sentence.
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Sat, Sep 1st 2018 07:00 am
Board of Education trustees had a first look at a proposed $23.2 million capital project Monday that would address safety and security concerns at the high school and middle school complex.
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Sat, Sep 1st 2018 06:55 am
Without fanfare, the Western New York Welcome Center on Alvin Road has opened.
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Fri, Aug 31st 2018 06:05 pm
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Fri, Aug 31st 2018 06:05 pm
September on "Live with Kelly and Ryan" transforms into "LIVEtember," as the top morning talk show kicks off its 31st season on Sept. 3 with a strong lineup of guests, music acts and "live" festivities all month long.
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