Thu, Oct 25th 2012 05:50 pm
The State Labor Department has released local area unemployment rates for September 2012, which are developed using a procedure determined by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2012 05:50 pm
2012 CMA nominee Tim McGraw and multi-platinum-selling artist Faith Hill will perform at the CMA Awards, which air live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Thursday, Nov. 1 (8 until 11 p.m.), on ABC.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2012 05:45 pm
The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council and The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority announced Thursday that Phase I of an $8.09 million improvement project to expand the Long Term B parking lot at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport by 1,000 spaces is ready to move forward.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2012 05:45 pm
Lt. Gov. Robert J. Duffy toured waterfront construction projects in Buffalo that are being driven by the state of New York and City of Buffalo. Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation President Thomas Dee and City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown led the Thursday tour and briefed Duffy on the development progress, which is creating more than 4,800 construction jobs and will create more than 1,000 permanent jobs.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2012 07:00 am
Roswell Park Cancer Institute invites lung cancer patients, their family members and their caregivers to attend the fourth annual "Breath of Life" celebration Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon in RPCI's Research Studies Center, located on Carlton Street at Elm Street across from the main hospital.
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Wed, Oct 24th 2012 03:00 pm
The New York Power Authority and New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation on Tuesday marked the completion of a $6 million upgrade at Reservoir State Park in the Town of Lewiston and Town of Niagara at a ceremonial ribbon-cutting.
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Wed, Oct 24th 2012 11:30 am
For motorists who have forgotten to renew their vehicle registrations on time, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has introduced a new feature that will allow customers to print a temporary 10-day proof of registration when they renew their registration online.
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Wed, Oct 24th 2012 11:30 am
The grand opening ceremony of the University at Buffalo's new Crossroads Culinary Center (C3), a student dining facility that puts UB at the forefront of the collegiate dining experience, will take place beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Guided tours will follow.
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Wed, Oct 24th 2012 11:30 am
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents the 1922 silent movie "Sherlock Holmes" accompanied by organist Steven Ball and the Mighty Wurlitzer on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m., at 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda.
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Wed, Oct 24th 2012 11:25 am
Temporary overnight lane closures are scheduled on the Niagara Thruway (I-190) for the northbound South Grand Island Bridge beginning Wednesday, Oct. 24, and continuing through Friday, Dec. 14, the New York State Thruway Authority this week.
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Wed, Oct 24th 2012 11:25 am
The New York State Thruway Authority and New York State Troop T are reminding motorists of the danger of deer season with their annual "Antler Alert." Most deer-vehicle collisions occur from October through December.
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Wed, Oct 24th 2012 07:00 am
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the movie "Niagara," starring Marilyn Monroe by experiencing some of the best Niagara Falls attractions from the film.
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Wed, Oct 24th 2012 07:00 am
Local author Michael F. Rizzo will speak about his new book, "Gangsters and Organized Crime in Buffalo," at the next Historical Association of Lewiston meeting, on Monday, Oct. 29, at First Presbyterian Church, 505 Cayuga St. The free event begins at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
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Wed, Oct 24th 2012 07:00 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will present a free program to help residents and business owners understand the changes mandated by federal health care reform on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Niagara Falls High School, 4455 Porter Road.
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Wed, Oct 24th 2012 07:00 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will conduct a flu shot clinic for adults ages 18 and older on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The clinic will be held in the Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 08:30 pm
Perhaps no voice on NBC's "The Voice" has been scrutinized more than Suzanna Choffel's.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 06:35 pm
CBS has given full season "back nine" orders to television's top two freshman series - "Vegas" and "Elementary."
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 06:35 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and the Hyde Park Business & Professional Association teamed up to turn Niagara Falls pink in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 03:45 pm
NBC, Donald J. Trump, and Miss Universe President Paula M. Shugart have announced that the 61st annual Miss Universe Competition will air live on Wednesday, Dec. 19, from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino' s Theatre for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 03:45 pm
NBC has named TV host and fashion journalist Louise Roe (Glamour magazine's fashion editor-at-large) as the new host of its reality competition series "Fashion Star" for its second season.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 03:45 pm
The People's Choice Awards, the only major awards show where fans determine the nominees and winners across categories of movies, music and television, has announced that voting to determine the nominees is now officially open at www.PeoplesChoice.com.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 03:40 pm
A support group for bariatric surgery patients will meet the first Monday of every month beginning Nov. 5 in the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 03:35 pm
Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson told Bob Koshinski of his team's 35-34 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, "that one burns." Jackson made those comments Monday during the live broadcast of his WBBZ-TV program, "The Fred Jackson Show."
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 03:35 pm
Western New York Heritage Press, the not-for-profit publisher of Western New York Heritage magazine, has just released the first volume in its series of three annuals, commemorating the bicentennial of the War of 1812.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 03:35 pm
The CW Television Network will broadcast The 18th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards live from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013 (8 until 10 p.m.), it was announced by Joey Berlin, president of the Broadcast Film Critics Association, and Thom Sherman, executive vice president of development for The CW.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 03:30 pm
Fox has ordered a third season of "The X Factor," it was announced Monday by Mike Darnell, president of alternative entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Company.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 03:30 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, has been awarded a score of "A" by New Yorkers for Better Libraries. Maziarz received a 115, constituting an "A" on the grading scale from the organization.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 03:30 pm
NBC's "The Voice" gets "Election Fever" in a three-night event in which America will vote for the first time this season to help decide which artists get into the Top 12 as the popular vocal competition series will have special live broadcasts on Wednesday, Nov. 7 (8 until 10 p.m.), and on Thursday, Nov. 8 (8 p.m.) - as well as its regular airing on Monday, Nov. 5 (8 until 10 p.m.).
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 03:30 pm
The Business Council of New York State Inc. and the New York League of Conservation Voters have come together to endorse Mark Grisanti in the 60th New York State Senate District.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 03:30 pm
On Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 6), First Presbyterian Church is hosting a Mini-Bazaar and White elephant sale. The event runs from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the corner of South Fifth and Cayuga streets, Lewiston.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 03:25 pm
The Great Lakes Sea Grant Extension Network honored two Great Lakes coastal issue extension educators, Helen M. Domske of Buffalo, and David B. MacNeill of Oswego, for excellence.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 03:25 pm
The Niagara University Danceline will sponsoring its fourth annual dance clinic for girls ages 6 to 14 on Sunday, Dec. 16, at NU.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 03:25 pm
Opportunities Unlimited invites readers to watch a competition celebrating the artistic talents of people with developmental disabilities. Cheer on your favorite performers as OUN highlights the many talents of people who participate in its programs.
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Mon, Oct 22nd 2012 06:00 pm
Fred Jackson will break down the Buffalo Bills tough 35-34 loss to the Tennessee Titans with co-host Bob Koshinski Monday on "The Fred Jackson Show." The WBBZ-TV program tapes at 6:30 p.m. Fullback Corey McIntyre will be live in studio with Fred and Bob.
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Mon, Oct 22nd 2012 09:35 am
The Niagara Regional Theatre Guild will hold auditions for singers, ages 16 years and older, for the upcoming production of "Broadway In Concert" on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 12 and 13.
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Mon, Oct 22nd 2012 09:35 am
The Western New York Association of Historical Agencies is holding its annual conference on Saturday, Nov. 3, at Genesee Country Village in Mumford. The conference runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This year's theme is "I Want You: Recruiting Students and Volunteers to your War Commemoration."
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Mon, Oct 22nd 2012 09:30 am
Niagara University is opening its doors to prospective students Saturday, Oct. 27, from noon to 3:30 p.m. The university's fall open house is an opportunity for prospective students and their families to obtain information and ask questions relevant to their academic and extracurricular interests.
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Mon, Oct 22nd 2012 07:00 am
Two singers highly coveted by "The Voice" judges competed in week two of the "Battle Rounds." Coach Christina Aguilera paired 19-year-old Sylvia Yacoub and 17-year-old Joselyn Rivera in a duet/dual. The vocalists performed Beyonce's "Best Thing I Never Had."
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Mon, Oct 22nd 2012 07:00 am
Starting in the fall of 2013, Niagara University will offer a new bachelor's degree program in art history with museum studies.
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Mon, Oct 22nd 2012 07:00 am
The Town of Porter Democratic Committee will honor several local residents as well as former federal and state legislators at a breakfast to be held on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Niagara Frontier Country Club, 1058 Lake Road, beginning at 10 a.m.
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