Sat, Jul 28th 2012 07:00 am
A light rain fell for most of the night Thursday, but the folks at the Level Regatta Street Dance didn't mind dancing in the rain.
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Sat, Jul 28th 2012 07:00 am
The following incidents occurred from July 16 to 22, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 30 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has now responded to 789 calls so far this year.
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Sat, Jul 28th 2012 07:00 am
The Grand Island High School technology wing and the proposed transportation center were discussed by administrators and trustees at the Monday evening meeting of the Grand Island Board of Education.
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Sat, Jul 28th 2012 07:00 am
Islander Mike Madigan's campaign to represent the newly formed 26th Congressional District received a boost at a July 23 fundraiser hosted by Carl Paladino, New York's conservative Republican gubernatorial candidate in 2010.
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Sat, Jul 28th 2012 07:00 am
Law enforcement came out in numbers Sunday to go to bat for children with special needs.
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Sat, Jul 28th 2012 07:00 am
The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County has always worked to better the community through local environmental and health research education.
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Sat, Jul 28th 2012 06:00 am
"Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars" marks the first time prior contestants will return for another chance at winning the coveted mirror ball trophy for a very special all-star season.
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Sat, Jul 28th 2012 05:00 am
Day 1 of the 2012 London Olympic Games begins Saturday with an expected head-to-head showdown between Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte in primetime on NBC, as they contend for the gold in the men's 400 meter individual medley. Phelps' and Lochte's qualifying heats will air on NBC live beginning at 5 a.m.
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Fri, Jul 27th 2012 07:30 pm
NBC Olympics, a division of NBC Universal, will offer U.S. viewers unprecedented digital and social media Olympics coverage when the Games of the XXX Olympiad commence Friday in London.
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Fri, Jul 27th 2012 03:00 pm
Paddles Up Niagara, the signature event of the Niagara River Greenway Commission, will take place Saturday, July 28, at Beaver Island State Park.
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Fri, Jul 27th 2012 08:10 am
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, announced Thursday his candidacy for re-election in the newly drawn 145th District. Ceretto, who took office 18 months ago, pledged to continue his efforts to transform state government, help rebuild Western New York's economy and create jobs.
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Fri, Jul 27th 2012 08:10 am
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-Newfane, was joined Thursday by Assemblyman Steve Hawley, R-Batavia, Shelby Supervisor Merle Draper, Ridgeway Supervisor Brian Napoli and Medina Mayor Andrew Meier to announce that they were able to get the funding for the Bates Road Project restored by the New York Department of Transportation.
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Thu, Jul 26th 2012 02:40 pm
The following calls were received by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office from the Wheatfield/Town of Niagara area between July 16 and 22.
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Thu, Jul 26th 2012 02:40 pm
Participants caught and released 341 fish at the Town of Niagara annual Kids Fishing Derby at Veterans Memorial Park.
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Thu, Jul 26th 2012 02:35 pm
Sean Conlin, a former Niagara County 4-Her from Lockport, recently took third place in the Chuck Wagon Challenge to benefit the Double H Ranch in Lake Luzerne, N.Y.
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Thu, Jul 26th 2012 02:35 pm
The Wheatfield Town Board on Monday heard from both its auditor, Drescher & Malecki, and from an Ohio-based energy group hoping to open a waste-to-energy plant on Liberty Drive.
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Thu, Jul 26th 2012 02:30 pm
Niagara County Community College will celebrate its 50th anniversary this weekend with plenty of balloons rising into the sky, as well as three days of activities and entertainment.
Balloons Over Niagara returns to the campus, July 27 to 29, repeating the excitement of 25 hot air balloons taking to the sky in 2008 to celebrate the county's bicentennial.
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Thu, Jul 26th 2012 02:15 pm
Three members of the Johnson family, who were injured in a house explosion in Wilson on Tuesday, are improving from their physical injuries.
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Thu, Jul 26th 2012 01:25 pm
In each episode of "Leverage," the team of unexpected do-gooders does the impossible while fooling evildoers into submission.
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Thu, Jul 26th 2012 09:45 am
Fresh Air children and host families enjoyed an exhilarating experience at Niagara Falls' American side. The families "soaked up the experience" on the Cave of the Winds tour.
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Thu, Jul 26th 2012 09:35 am
Starry Night Theatre Inc. will present it's 41st annual summer musical, "Fiddler on the Roof," at the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Jul 26th 2012 09:20 am
As part of the Country Fair and Community Yard Sale, held by the Village of Lewiston Recreation Department on Sept. 15, there will be a new clothesline show of historic pictures of Lewiston. It's titled, "Clothesline Show of Historic Photos of Lewiston: Series 3."
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Thu, Jul 26th 2012 09:10 am
Mount St. Mary's Hospital will hold its 10th annual "River Run" on Saturday, Aug. 11. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joseph Bax is the honorary chairman.
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Thu, Jul 26th 2012 09:10 am
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, on Wednesday applauded Gov. Andrew Cuomo for signing his legislation to help returning servicemen and women find employment.
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Thu, Jul 26th 2012 09:10 am
Historian and author Paul Gromosiak will signing his latest book, "Niagara Falls 1850-2000," from 1 until 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, at The Book Corner, 1801 Main St., Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Jul 26th 2012 09:00 am
During a joint hearing before the House Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Committee Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Kathy Hochul, NY-26, joined Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki to discuss efforts to help service members transition to civilian life.
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Thu, Jul 26th 2012 07:00 am
Jennifer and John Cooper present an American flag to Michael Beam, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions at the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University. The flag, which has 15 stars, is a reproduction of the flag in use during the War of 1812.
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Wed, Jul 25th 2012 07:00 am
The Lewiston Council on the Arts was recently recognized as a recipient of two grants awarded through the Arts Niagara Decentralization program.
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Tue, Jul 24th 2012 04:40 pm
Niagara University Director of Athletics Ed McLaughlin has accepted the athletic director position at Virginia Commonwealth University, it was announced on Tuesday.
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Tue, Jul 24th 2012 04:15 pm
Niagara County Sheriff James Voutour is releasing additional details connected to the house explosion that occurred Tuesday morning at approximately 6 a.m. at 4972 Chestnut Road, Wilson.
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Tue, Jul 24th 2012 11:20 am
Twelve criminal justice majors from Niagara University recently joined Assistant Professor Dr. Diana Falco on a three-week study abroad program that examined law enforcement policies in four European countries.
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Tue, Jul 24th 2012 11:20 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has elected Nancy Gara, vice president and manager of the Power City Office of First Niagara Bank, to a three-year term on its board of directors.
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Tue, Jul 24th 2012 07:00 am
The ALS Association, Upstate New York chapter, announces its annual "Walk to Defeat ALS" on Aug. 4, at Delaware Park - Meadow Drive entrance, Buffalo. The three-mile walk is open to the public and all funds raised will be donated to local efforts.
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Tue, Jul 24th 2012 07:00 am
New York State Parks officials were joined Monday by State Sen. George Maziarz, Assemblyman John Ceretto and contractors from Ferguson Electric and Wendel Duchscherer to commission electrical upgrades that were recently completed in Old Fort Niagara State Park.
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Tue, Jul 24th 2012 07:00 am
Gene Colucci of Lewiston received the "Best in Show" award at the first "Super Cruise" car show in conjunction with the Cataract Cruisers of Western New York to benefit the Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence.
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Mon, Jul 23rd 2012 05:40 pm
The New York State Senate has given final legislative passage to a bill, co-sponsored by Sen. George Maziarz, R-Newfane, that would expand workforce assistance and training programs for women so they qualify for higher paying careers.
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Mon, Jul 23rd 2012 05:20 pm
Intense, extreme, challenging, enjoyable, unique. These are just a few adjectives Niagara-Wheatfield High School alum, Matt Daniels, uses to describe his unique workouts he creates for his clients.
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Mon, Jul 23rd 2012 04:20 pm
Good news, "Warehouse 13" fans: "Our show is not called 'Giant Chasm in the Ground 13.' It's called 'Warehouse 13,' so obviously they're going to figure out a way to bring the warehouse back," says star Saul Rubinek (Artie). BTS interview.
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Mon, Jul 23rd 2012 04:00 pm
Mariah Carey, one of the best-selling female recording artists of all time, has joined "American Idol" as a new judge.
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Mon, Jul 23rd 2012 09:15 am
The following were honored Sunday at "Teen Choice 2012," which aired live on FOX. This year, teens logged on to www.teenchoiceawards.com and cast more than 134 million votes in support of their favorite celebrities from film, television, music, sports and fashion.
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