Sat, Jan 27th 2018 07:00 am
Members of the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce, representatives of town government and the business community, friends and family are expected to be in attendance at a ribbon-cutting and grand opening to the news restaurant on the Island.
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Sat, Jan 27th 2018 07:00 am
Grand Island native Brett Kern of the Tennessee Titans is spending this week at his first-ever trip to the National Football League's Pro Bowl in Orlando.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2018 11:35 pm
The New York State Sheriffs' Association elected its officers at the 84th annual winter training conference this week at the Desmond Hotel in Albany.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2018 11:00 pm
On Friday morning, the Lewiston Police Department led a joint active shooter drill on the Lewiston-Porter campus. The LPD teamed with Niagara County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Border Patrol and New York State Police, in conjunction with local fire and EMS companies. Access to the schools was restricted during the duration of the event.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2018 10:50 pm
Students and teachers from the Lewiston Dance Center recently took part in a food drive for the Heart, Love & Soul Community Kitchen. Studio owners Rachel Novelli and Kathy Abbondanza decided to try boosting donations by getting the dance instructors involved. The result was a dance contest between the instructors. The class with the most donations would win a $50 gift card.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2018 10:50 pm
The much-anticipated Griffon House staged a series of soft openings last weekend leading to a grand opening of Lewiston's newest restaurant on Monday.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2018 10:25 pm
Kathy Twist, a senior administrator in the University at Buffalo Athletics Department, will serve as interim director of athletics beginning Jan. 29, UB President Satish K. Tripathi announced Friday.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2018 10:25 pm
Empire State Development on Friday announced 16 businesses will startup, expand or locate in Western New York, partnering with local public colleges and universities to spur economic growth across the state. These companies have committed to create more than 200 new jobs and invest approximately $5.5 million over the next five years.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2018 10:25 pm
On the eve of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Congressman Brian Higgins, Town of Tonawanda Deputy Supervisor John Bargnesi, Village of Kenmore Mayor Patrick Mang, Tonawanda Councilman Dan Crangle of and other local leaders paid tribute to Howard Michael Ehrhardt, a World War II veteran from Western New York who helped to liberate Dachau (DAAK-HOW), Hitler's first and longest-run concentration camp in Germany. During a ceremony in Tonawanda Town Hall, Ehrhardt's military service medals were presented to his son, Howard Michael Ehrhardt Jr., also a U.S. Army veteran, who served during the Vietnam War.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2018 10:20 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced walleye fishing on Lake Erie during the 2017 season experienced the highest recorded success in nearly 30 years.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2018 10:20 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Friday announced defenseman Zach Bogosian will undergo hip surgery next week.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2018 10:20 pm
"Relentless," the new single from Grammy Award-nominated and Dove Award-winning worship leader and Difference Media recording artist Ricardo Sanchez, is now featured at iTunes and other leading digital retailers for 69 cents. The radio version, which was produced by Bryan Fowler (TobyMac, Mandisa), is also poised to impact Christian AC and Hot AC formats Feb. 2.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2018 10:15 pm
Tonawanda Girl Scout Troop 34253 made care packs for the homeless as part of the "Responsible for What I Say and Do" Daisy Petal. Daisy Petals are similar to badges for older Girl Scouts. The care packs will be delivered to Buffalo City Mission.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2018 10:15 pm
Centricity Music artist Lauren Daigle's "O'Lord" is Christian music's No. 1 song in the country, making it the third No. 1 single from her RIAA-certified Gold debut album, "How Can It Be." The song not only hit No. 1 on the Mediabase Christian audience chart, but also the Mediabase AC published and Nielsen AC monitored charts.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2018 10:15 pm
Gotee Records' Ryan Stevenson is starting his 2018 strong with the release of brand-new music with the song "No Matter What (feat. Bart Millard of MercyMe)." Stevenson is coming off the heels of a successful 2017 and already this year two of his own songs have charted on the Billboard's Top 40 chart simultaneously with "The Gospel" and "Lift You Up." He's adding to that start with new music right before he hits the road on a 30-city tour.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2018 10:15 pm
It sounds like a science fiction movie: Using a handheld device, a doctor draws blood from a patient and, seconds later, the device provides in-depth medical information about the patient.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2018 10:10 pm
With Hollywood's biggest night and "Live's After Oscar Show" right around the corner, Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest are gearing up for a weekend of celebrations. And on "Live with Kelly and Ryan," Ripa and Seacrest announced "Live's Predict the Winners Ballot Contest." It's the ultimate way for viewers and movie buffs to join the hosts in Hollywood and also have the chance to win a cash prize.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2018 09:20 pm
Niagara Falls has been a force to be reckon with in the Niagara Frontier League for years. Tonight, the Wolverines showed Niagara-Wheatfield just how dominant their team is.
The Wolverines defeated the Falcons, 109-35, at Niagara-Wheatfield High School.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2018 07:00 am
Recently, the Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas named Twin City Ambulance its January member of the month.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2018 07:00 am
The WNY Heroes community continues looking for ways to show their support to the men and women who have served our country. WNY Heroes provides important support programs and services for local veterans every day right here in Western New York.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2018 07:00 am
With great sadness, Sheriff James R. Voutour announced Saturday the sudden passing of Niagara County Sheriff's Office canine EJ, handled by his partner Deputy Richard Bull. On Jan. 19, Bull, his handler, discovered EJ unresponsive inside his kennel.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2018 07:00 am
As the clock struck 7:30 p.m. Monday night, Town of Wheatfield Supervisor Don MacSwan called the regular Town Board meeting to order by banging his grandfather's gavel on the desk, something that meant a lot to MacSwan.
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Thu, Jan 25th 2018 05:10 pm
The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of the Catholic and Vincentian university, presented details of "What Must Be Done" during a community meeting held Thursday afternoon.
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Thu, Jan 25th 2018 04:35 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz joined Deputy County Executive Maria Whyte, Commissioner of Public Works William Geary, Commissioner of Environment and Planning Tom Hersey, and Chairwoman of the Environmental Management Council Anne Bergantz to announce the completion of a new report, "Erie County Commits to Paris: How Erie County Can Meet U.S. Target Reductions for Greenhouse Gas Emissions."
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Thu, Jan 25th 2018 04:15 pm
The Niagara Small Business Development Center, in conjunction with Niagara County Community College, is hosting a free workshop called "Start-Up Café" on Saturday, Jan. 27.
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Thu, Jan 25th 2018 03:40 pm
More evidence that aspiration-based thrombectomy is a safe and effective alternative for patients with acute ischemic stroke was presented Thursday when preliminary results from the COMPASS trial were featured in the main event plenary session at the International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles.
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Thu, Jan 25th 2018 03:00 pm
On Sunday, April 29, members of the Lewiston Community Lions Club, along with their friends and families, will run and walk in the "Strides" Diabetes Awareness and 5K Run/Walk.
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Thu, Jan 25th 2018 03:00 pm
If you live in ZIP codes 14301, 14303 or 14305 and want to learn about health and wellness topics that can positively improve the health of you and your family, this is for you. The Niagara County Department of Health, in collaboration with local agencies and partners, is offering a free "Positive Pregnancy and Parenting" class series.
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Thu, Jan 25th 2018 03:00 pm
Phil McIntyre, founder and CEO of Philymack, the entertainment and music management company for multiplatinum artists Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas/DNCE and, most recently The Band Perry and Iggy Azalea, has signed on as executive producer, representing CORE Media on the production of "American Idol" on ABC.
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Thu, Jan 25th 2018 03:00 pm
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum has announced Education Director Megan Hahin will be awarded the Engaging Communities Award for STEM classes as part of the Museum Association of New York's 2018 conference "Visioning Change."
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Thu, Jan 25th 2018 07:00 am
Stella Niagara Education Park will host an open house from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31. Prospective parents are invited to come and see the advantages of a Stella Niagara education. Parents and prospective students will be able to see classes in session and tour the school facilities.
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Thu, Jan 25th 2018 07:00 am
More than 45 local firefighters and police officers are joining in Unyts' "Holiday Heroes" campaign, helping to save lives during the most critical time of year for blood donations.
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Thu, Jan 25th 2018 04:10 am
Dollar General's newest store at 3887 Mapleton Road in North Tonawanda is now open. In its new location, Dollar General will offer area residents a convenient new place to shop for everyday essentials at low prices.
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Wed, Jan 24th 2018 05:40 pm
The Miss Buffalo Scholarship Competition will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Shea's 710 Main Theatre in Buffalo. The Miss Buffalo Scholarship Organization will welcome 14 contestants to this year's competition.
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Wed, Jan 24th 2018 05:25 pm
Niagara County Public Health Director Daniel J. Stapleton awarded a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace Certificate of Designation to Mount St. Mary's Hospital with Planning and Emergency Preparedness Director and certified lactation counselor Elise Pignatora on Wednesday, Jan. 17.
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Wed, Jan 24th 2018 05:25 pm
Two new books from the University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions will provide treatment providers with resources to help people with an alcohol use disorder manage their negative emotions and cravings for alcohol.
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Wed, Jan 24th 2018 05:10 pm
Elton John will bring his farewell tour, "Farewell Yellow Brick Road," to KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Saturday, Sept. 15. The show begins at 8 p.m.
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Wed, Jan 24th 2018 01:30 pm
American drivers are beginning to embrace self-driving vehicles, according to a new study from AAA. The annual survey reveals 63 percent of U.S. drivers report feeling afraid to ride in a fully self-driving vehicle, a significant decrease from 78 percent in early 2017. Millennial and male drivers are the most trusting of autonomous technologies, with only half reporting they would be afraid to ride in a self-driving car.
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Wed, Jan 24th 2018 01:25 pm
The New York State Senate has passed legislation co-sponsored by Sen. Chris Jacobs that will protect thousands of hardworking Western New Yorker's who could be forced to pay more state income taxes due to changes resulting from the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was passed In December.
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Wed, Jan 24th 2018 01:25 pm
Stacey Zahno has joined the information services team at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center as OpenNotes project manager.
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