Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 10:00 pm
Grand Island shut down the usually high-powered Sweet Home offense Saturday, but it was the Panthers' defense that won them a trip to Ralph Wilson Stadium for the Section VI Football Federation Class A championship.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 10:00 pm
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 10:00 pm
Members of the Interact Club of Grand Island High School planted bulbs in the library courtyard last week as part of their ongoing efforts in volunteerism.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 10:00 pm
The Grand Island Board of Education held a joint meeting with the Grand Island Town Board Monday evening at Grand Island High School. In the latter part of the meeting, trustees considered a varied agenda consisting of mostly updates on long-standing projects and issues.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 09:55 pm
As part of Lions community outreach programs, the Grand Island Lions Club helped prepare and serve a pig roast dinner for re-enactment members at Lewiston's 200th anniversary celebration of the War of 1812.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 09:55 pm
Byblos Hospitality, the new owners of the Holiday Inn Grand Island, is forming an action plan for development of the hotel that it bought at auction last week.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 09:50 pm
At its morning breakfast meeting, Grand Island Rotarians welcomed two new members: Ron Sutton and Cheryl Zanghi.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 09:50 pm
Challenger Mike Madigan of Grand Island and incumbent Congressman Brian Higgins held their second political debate this week leading up to next week's election in the 26th District.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 09:00 pm
Tim Hortons opened a second restaurant on Grand Island Thursday morning with hopes for adding a third or even a fourth.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 06:00 pm
As cleanup efforts continue in parts of New York, New Jersey, and other states impacted by Hurricane Sandy, Western New York's hometown television station, WBBZ-TV, has joined with the ME TV network in supporting the work of the American Red Cross. Public service announcements encouraging people to donate to the American Red Cross are on the air locally, and the ME TV network of classic television.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 05:55 pm
Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, every-day stop for coffee and baked goods, will show its support for one of America's most iconic holiday toy collection drives this November through a first-time partnership in Western New York with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves' Toys for Tots program.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 05:50 pm
Barbara J. Fiala, commissioner of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and chair of the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, on Friday used the occasion of the upcoming end of daylight saving time to remind motorists of the dangers of drowsy driving. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 05:35 pm
During next week's two-hour "Dancing with the Stars" performance show on Monday, Nov. 5 (8 to 10:01 p.m.), the seven remaining couples will perform a fusion dance that has was chosen by their competitors on last week's show. The show's opening number, choreographed by Henry Byalikov, will feature The Troupe and four pros from the season.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 05:25 pm
On Monday, Dec. 17 (8 p.m.), Fox presents the exclusive broadcast premiere of "Dreamworks Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury," based on the hit DreamWorks Animation film franchise "How To Train Your Dragon.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 05:25 pm
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Friday projected the economic damage from Hurricane Sandy could exceed $18 billion for New York state.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 05:15 pm
Brown Electric, an industrial and commercial contractor that provides electrical services throughout Western New York, on Friday unveiled its newly constructed 8,500-square-foot facility at 6421 Campbell Blvd., in the Town of Pendleton.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 09:00 am
Kevin Bacon, Mary J. Blige, Tina Fey, James Gandolfini, Al Roker and Jon Stewart are the newest stars to join NBCUniversal's broadcast of "Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together." The one-hour live benefit telethon will air Friday, Nov. 2 (8 p.m.), across the networks of NBCUniversal, including NBC, Bravo, CNBC, E!, G4, MSNBC, Style, Syfy and USA. The NBC Sports Network and The Weather Channel also have now signed on to air the event.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 07:00 am
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 07:00 am
The public is invited to hear Missionary Cheri Kommel speak at Faith Community Church at 7 p.m. Nov. 9.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 07:00 am
St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, will hold its annual Candy Cane Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3.
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 04:00 pm
Eddie Friel, expert-in-residence in Niagara University's College of Hospitality and Tourism Management, served as a keynote speaker during the inaugural Global Tourism Economy Forum, held Sept. 9-11 in Macau, China.
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 04:00 pm
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan has announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to the state of New York and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes due to Hurricane Sandy.
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 04:00 pm
An army of more than 53,000 utility workers from around the country, and as far away as Canada, California and Washington state, is joining forces to begin the arduous task of restoring electricity to millions of Americans whose power was interrupted by Hurricane Sandy's massive wake.
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 03:45 pm
Newly crowned World Series champs Sergio Romo and Barry Zito of the San Francisco Giants will take to the couch on NBC's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (11:35 p.m.) on Thursday, Nov. 1.
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 11:00 am
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 11:00 am
Even though, in some cases, there were 75 years and more between them, local high school students and senior citizens obviously enjoyed an afternoon of dining, dancing and chatting on Sunday at Antonio's Banquet and Conference Center in Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 11:00 am
Aside from a lot of rain and some branches down, the Town of Niagara and Wheatfield were relatively unscathed by Hurricane Sandy.
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 07:00 am
Native American Community Services of Erie & Niagara Counties Inc. is excited to be kicking off Native American Heritage Month with its annual Native American Heritage Celebration and Marketplace on Saturday, Nov. 3, at its office, 1005 Grant St., Buffalo.
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 07:00 am
The judge's tallies are in and the winner of the 2012 Niagara River Region Scarecrow Display is The Village Bake Shoppe with "Death By Chocolate."
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 07:00 am
The following is a sampling of calls received by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office from Wheatfield and the Town of Niagara between Oct. 15 and 21.
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 07:00 am
The Town of Niagara's public hearing on its 2013 budget, originally scheduled for Tuesday, was cancelled and rescheduled for Monday, Nov. 5, at 4 p.m.
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara Wheatfield Amateur Athletics Tomcats advanced to the 120-pound division Super Bowl by shutting out the Lew-Port Chargers 29-0 on Saturday, Oct. 27, continuing their undefeated record for their eighth win of the season.
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 07:00 am
St. James Lutheran Church invites everyone to join the fun at its annual barbecue dinner and basket/silent auction fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, in its fellowship hall, 2437 Niagara Road , Bergholz.
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 07:00 am
Get in the spirit for the upcoming holidays on Saturday, Nov. 3, with the eighth annual Niagara Electric Lights Parade on Military Road.
More than 70 units have signed up to participate in the professionally judged parade honoring the town's bicentennial.
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 07:00 am
The Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation is looking for volunteers to wrap gifts at its gift-wrap booth this holiday season. The booth is located inside the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls and is open Dec. 1 to 24 during all mall hours, including holiday hours.
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 07:00 am
Some of the best live musical acts from Western New York, Southern Ontario and beyond can be seen for free at Club 101 at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel in Niagara Falls. Club 101 features an elevated circular lounge at the center of Seneca Niagara Casino's gaming floor.
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Wed, Oct 31st 2012 09:35 pm
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius declared a public health emergency for New York on Wednesday in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, which made landfall on the East Coast Monday evening. The action will enable the secretary to ensure that beneficiaries of the Medicare, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, continue to receive services as the New York communities respond and recover from this emergency.
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Wed, Oct 31st 2012 09:25 pm
The community meeting for former and current residents of Love Canal that had been scheduled for Oct. 29 at the Elks Lodge in Town of Niagara was postponed this week, because several key members of the group were unable to travel due to the impact of Hurricane Sandy.
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Wed, Oct 31st 2012 09:20 pm
Zion's Bountiful Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10th Street and Michigan Avenue, Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Oct 31st 2012 02:30 pm
On Wednesday, State Sen. Mark Grisanti urged his colleagues in both the Senate and Assembly to quickly pass legislation he introduced in the spring that would create a state registry of criminals convicted of abusing animals and prevent them from getting near another innocent victim.
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