Mon, Jul 23rd 2012 07:00 am
Corpus Christi Church is once again looking for Buffalo's best pierogi. This historic east side church is hosting its fifth annual "Buffalo's Best Pierogi" contest on Saturday, Aug. 18. It begins at 4:30 p.m., and is open to all amateur cooks and businesses.
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Mon, Jul 23rd 2012 07:00 am
There's something new for everyone at this year's Niagara County Fair, Aug. 1 to 5 on Lake Avenue in Lockport.
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Mon, Jul 23rd 2012 07:00 am
A benefit will be held Wednesday, Aug. 22, for Jennie Cyran, a young woman who was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in January 2011. A 2007 graduate of Niagara University, she currently teaches special education in the Niagara Falls City School District and has coached children in several sports.
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Mon, Jul 23rd 2012 07:00 am
In September 2010, Mary Forster was diagnosed with stage 4 follicular lymphoma. Since then, Forster has been receiving various tests and treatments. Because she has no medical insurance, her family and friends are holding a benefit to help alleviate the increasing costs.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 08:10 pm
Rock Camp was held at Artpark from July 16-21. Young musicians, ages 10-14, performed hits by The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Weezer and more on July 21 on the Amphitheater stage at Artpark.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 09:35 am
On Friday, Rep. Kathy Hochul, NY-26, voted for the Defense Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2013, which was adopted by the House. Included in the bill are provisions that would prohibit the U.S. Air Force from retiring any aircraft in 2013 and increasing funding for the Air National Guard personnel accounts, thereby preventing cuts and protecting installations such as the 107th Airlift Wing at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 09:20 am
On Friday, nationally syndicated morning talk show "LIVE! with Kelly" announced Michael Buckley of Meriden, Conn., is the winner in "LIVE's Coast-to-Coast Co-Host Search," and he will join Kelly Ripa as co-host on "LIVE" on Tuesday, July 24.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 09:15 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-I-60, has announced that the state Division of Criminal Justice Services has selected the City of Buffalo and the City of Niagara Falls police departments to each receive funding as a part of Operation IMPACT to target violent and gun crime and domestic violence.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 09:10 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has appointed Shawn P. Daly, Ph.D., P.E., to serve on its finance committee.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 09:05 am
"Aliens Invade Darien Lake," an alien-themed festival is set to take place on Saturday, July 28. All proceeds from the festival will benefit CURE Childhood Cancer Association, which is a nationally recognized innovator in peer-to-peer support for families with children diagnosed with cancer and blood disorders.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 09:00 am
State Sen. George Maziarz (R-C, Newfane) has announced that legislation he sponsored in the State Senate calling for a member of the Buffalo/Niagara disabled community to have a seat on the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority board was signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 08:55 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, has announced that Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed Assembly bill 10227-A into law. The Ceretto-sponsored public safety legislation reduces costs on local taxpayers.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 08:55 am
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 08:50 am
Two-time NCAA Division I national champion Matt Valenti of Pennsylvania University will headline the first "State Champ Boot Camp" hosted by Lewiston-Porter.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 08:00 am
The Erie County Sheriff's Office responded to 218 calls the week of this report. Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 08:00 am
The following incidents occurred from July 9 to 15, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 40 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has responded to 759 calls so far this year.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
Occasionally I bump into a long time friend of mine and we get into some great conversations, and a few evenings ago this was no different.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
The eighth Sanborn-Lewiston Farm Festival, an annual festival held on Sanborn-Lewiston Farm Museum grounds known for its tractor shows, family festivities and rich farm history offerings, is fast approaching.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
Town of Lewiston councilmen Steve Reiter and Mike Marra unveiled the new playground behind the Red Brick Municipal Building in the Village of Lewiston.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
Seems that high temperatures and high intensity go hand in hand in Youngstown this summer.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
The Grand Island Relay For Life is on its way toward the $2 million mark following its 10th successful Relay.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
The Grand Island Democratic Committee has endorsed Chris Aronica as its candidate for town councilman.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
I am pleased to announce that I will be on the Democratic ballot on Sept. 13 for the State Senate to represent the 60th District. The district includes Grand Island, Tonawanda, parts of the City of Buffalo, Hamburg, Orchard Park, Evans, Brant, and the Erie County portion of Cattaraugus.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
At the Final Historic Trinity Garden Tour, the organizing committee went above and beyond to offer an exhibition of seven diverse local gardens and one business.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
This Wednesday, 740 kids from Niagara and Erie counties came out to enjoy a spectacular picnic filled with food, fun, and games. The Grand Island Lions Club Special Kids Picnic, an annual event dedicated to offering safe, supervised activities to developmentally disabled and physically handicapped children, has become a Grand Island tradition.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2012 07:00 am
What child could resist a trip on the carrousel with their favorite stuffed animal? Bring your best bear friend for a fun-filled afternoon of games, crafts and treats at the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2012 10:45 pm
The department of supportive and palliative care at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, under the leadership of Dr. Yashodhara Satchidanand and Dr. Amy Alvarez has received advanced certification in palliative care for a two-year period from The Joint Commission.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2012 10:40 pm
Sachin Wadhawan, M.D., has been appointed to the medical staff at The Heart Center of Niagara effective Aug. 13.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2012 10:35 pm
Lions International President Wing-Kum Tam of Hong Kong set a goal last July for the 1.4 million Lions worldwide to plant one million trees. This goal has been achieved with more than eight million trees planted thus far.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2012 08:30 pm
Third-grade students at Lewiston-Porter found this past spring that learning history can also help the environment and their community while teaching them how to live a healthier lifestyle. The subject: water.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2012 08:30 pm
Savory Sips and Village Wine Tours, a new business on Center Street, and owner Rebecca Christie is eager to begin doing her part to serve the Buffalo region. After Christie came up with the idea to hold a tribute concert to help fund Roswell Park Cancer Institute research, she began contacting musicians to play at the event and businesses to support the endeavor.
The sponsors and musicians Christie contacted for the event, "Inspiration," were equally enthusiastic. Christie says, "When I came up with this idea, I found that Roswell was thrilled to be a part of this event, and the band (playing the concert, Beatle Magic), donated a lot of money to sponsor this project. I was also able to make up the rest of the difference with enthusiastic sponsors."
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Fri, Jul 20th 2012 08:00 pm
An interview with Ann Wilson of Heart ahead of the band's "Tuesday in the Park" concert at Artpark.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2012 07:00 pm
The Town of Grand Island's three-pronged approach to addressing a water shortage during the current dry spell is paying off, and residents are advised to keep up the good work.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2012 12:00 pm
Explore the wildlife at Grand Island's Buckhorn Island State Park this Saturday, July 21, as local naturalist Tom Kerr will lead a birding tour through the Island on Saturday from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2012 11:00 am
At 3:38 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18, Grand Island Fire Co. rescue personnel responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident on Baseline Road near the intersection of Bedell Road.
Fire Chief Kevin Koch states that although this head-on collision caused considerable front end damage to a pickup truck and passenger van, the occupants claimed no injuries, during evaluation by GIFC medics. Islander Mary Westlake-Douds, age 36, and her 1-year-old son, who was safely secured in a child car seat, both escaped injury. The other driver, 34-year-old Jacob Kolb of Buffalo, also claimed no injuries.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2012 09:55 am
The Town of Niagara Town Board on Tuesday received a pat on the back from its independent auditor, but faced flack from residents about neighborhood problems ranging from disorderly conduct to flooding.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2012 09:50 am
The much-needed rain showers cleared just in time Sunday afternoon for the opening ceremonies of the Canal Fest of the Tonawandas. Every year, this weeklong event remains as an anticipated center point in the summers of local residents.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2012 09:45 am
Flanked on each side by a billowing American flag, "Western New York Supports our Air Base" can be seen on bumpers across Western New York.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2012 09:45 am
The Marble Orchard Players are as hardy as the Niagara Frontier pioneers they portray. The volunteer actors braved Tuesday's heat and humidity in full costume in the Lewiston Cemetery to film a video of their latest show about the War of 1812.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2012 09:45 am
Youngsters enjoyed "Tie Die Day," presented by the Town of Niagara Recreation Department, in Veterans Memorial Park on Lockport Road.
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