Thu, Mar 22nd 2012 03:50 pm
Starpoint High School Class of 2015 is hosting "Bald for Bucks" to benefit Roswell Park Cancer Institute and the Jack Langdon Fund.
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Thu, Mar 22nd 2012 03:45 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, recently co-sponsored legislation to help reduce domestic violence and crimes against women. If signed into law, the bill would create a new criminal category known as "aggravated family offenses."
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Thu, Mar 22nd 2012 03:45 pm
Before its world-class "Summer Rush" concert series begins, Seneca casinos will offer an exciting lineup of entertainment during the month of May. Just announced for Memorial Day weekend at Seneca Allegany Events Center is new wave rock group The B-52s.
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Thu, Mar 22nd 2012 03:40 pm
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, and Assemblyman Dennis Gabryszak, D-Cheektowaga announced Wednesday the introduction of legislation that would reverse the state's Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law 13.07 as it pertains to Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls State Park. This measure currently gives the State Parks department the authority to restrict signs and advertising structures on an adjacent municipality within 500 feet of a state park.
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Thu, Mar 22nd 2012 03:40 pm
Experience the energy of "The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue" and support the cultural organizations of Niagara County.
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Thu, Mar 22nd 2012 03:30 pm
Volunteer fire departments across New York state will open their doors and fire truck bays to local residents as part of the second-ever statewide volunteer firefighter recruitment effort called RecruitNY, in an effort to help increase membership.
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Thu, Mar 22nd 2012 03:30 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto introduced Nik Wallenda Thursday to the entire Assembly chamber.
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Thu, Mar 22nd 2012 01:20 pm
FOX's clever new series "Touch" makes its regular season debut tonight following "American Idol." Danny Glover talks new "red thread" action/drama; watch a preview.
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Thu, Mar 22nd 2012 08:25 am
The up-and-coming country band Emerson Drive is coming to Niagara University this Friday, March 23. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Gallagher Center.
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Wed, Mar 21st 2012 09:25 pm
High prices and poor quality is the norm at many restaurants. Residents of Lewiston would agree this is not the case at The Lewiston Village Pub, located at 840 Center St. The Pub provides a quality atmosphere and an array of dishes - and not only pub foods, but higher cuisine, too, and at reasonable prices.
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Wed, Mar 21st 2012 09:25 pm
Niagara University will host the "Sing for Somalia" benefit concert on April 13 at NU's Gallagher Center from 4 to 10 p.m.
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Wed, Mar 21st 2012 01:25 pm
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School recently held its annual Mardi Gras Dinner and Auction at Antonio's Restaurant, Banquet and Conference Center.
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Wed, Mar 21st 2012 12:55 pm
Shannon Risk helps Helen Hunt sort through her family tree on "Who Do You Think You Are?"
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Wed, Mar 21st 2012 07:45 am
Niagara County lawmakers unanimously backed a proposal to assign a new mission to the 107th Air Wing at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station after a freshman legislator whose district includes the vulnerable air base asked colleagues to get behind the proposal as "the best option currently on the table."
Legislator Kathryn Lance, R-Wheatfield, introduced a resolution in the County Legislature Tuesday that made the deliberative body one of the first to formally back a plan, cobbled together by a federally chartered panel of governors, that would shift the 107th Airlift Wing—which currently flies C-130 transport aircraft—to a reconnaissance role.
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Wed, Mar 21st 2012 07:40 am
Niagara Hospice volunteers provided over 16,000 hours of support last year doing everything from delivering meals to patients with nutritional needs to helping with clerical and fundraising tasks. Volunteers make up 5 percent of the clinical workforce hours at Niagara Hospice, as mandated by Medicare.
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Wed, Mar 21st 2012 07:35 am
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School was recently honored as a recipient of an automated external defibrillator.
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Wed, Mar 21st 2012 07:30 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-60th District, passed the Senate version of an Assembly bill that will change the labor law to make it an authorized absence for members of the volunteer fire department and volunteer ambulance squads when they respond to a state of emergency declared by the federal or state government. Employers will not be able to charge the time to vacation, sick leave or other excused absences.
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Tue, Mar 20th 2012 03:00 pm
Last night on "The Voice," six more artists advanced to the live shows after winning vocal battles against a member of their own team. It was the third of four "Battle Rounds" episodes that have the coaches narrowing down their teams according to what they like best.
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Tue, Mar 20th 2012 03:00 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, will present Esperanza Spalding and the Radio Music Society Tour on Wednesday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre (Center for the Arts, North Campus).
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Tue, Mar 20th 2012 11:40 am
Goal is to reduce crowd size while enhancing concert experience.
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Tue, Mar 20th 2012 11:00 am
Artpark announced Kansas and Foreigner will kick off the 2012 "Tuesday in the Park" concert series.
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Tue, Mar 20th 2012 09:25 am
Niagara University has announced that Lori A. Soos, director of health services, has been selected as a recipient of the American College Health Association's (ACHA) Affiliate New Professionals Award for 2012.
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Tue, Mar 20th 2012 08:40 am
Casa Antica hosted a traditional St. Joseph Day Table on Monday.
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Tue, Mar 20th 2012 07:40 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti sponsored and passed a bill Monday that will reduce the amount of pesticides that are unnecessarily released into the environment. The bill also has environmental and economic benefits by reducing the amount of pesticides needing to be applied or disposed of as hazardous waste.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 04:45 pm
A sure sign spring is here: planning is under way for this year's annual Father's Day Lawn Mower Race to benefit the Grand Island Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 04:10 pm
Niagara Frontier Publications' videographer Donald Felice captured some St. Patrick's Day highlights over the weekend.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 03:50 pm
Last week's "Battle Round" performance on "The Voice" shined a new spotlight on three of the show's best performers. Heading into April's live performance episodes, Charlotte Sometimes (Team Blake), Juliet Simms and Jamar Rogers (Team Cee Lo) are at the head of the class.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 03:40 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz and State Assemblyman John Ceretto are pleased to announce that tomorrow, Tuesday, March 20, Nik Wallenda and his family, the "Flying Wallendas," will be featured on "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel." The program airs at 10 p.m. on HBO.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 12:55 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-60th District, last week announced sponsorship of the "Sewage Pollution Right To Know Act" to amend the environmental conservation law to establish a procedure for the operator of any sewage treatment plant to notify the public of all raw sewage overflows within 24 hours. The bill spells out all the information that must be reported to the New York State Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Conservation, including when, where and how much has been spilled. The purpose of this legislation is to provide valuable information to the public about spills in a timely manner and in an effective way.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 09:15 am
For the sixth consecutive year, Niagara University has been named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service to the community.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 08:25 am
The Rotary Club of Niagara County Central will again offer $1,000 scholarships to students from the Niagara-Wheatfield, Starpoint and Wilson school districts. Students who reside in these school districts and attend a New York state accredited high school may apply for the scholarship.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 07:05 am
Celebrating its 30th anniversary year, Heart, Love and Soul Food Pantry and Dining Room announces its annual recognition dinner will take place on Thursday, April 26. The event begins at 5:30 p.m., at Heart, Love & Soul, 939 Ontario Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 07:00 am
The Developmental Disabilities Alliance of Western New York (DDAWNY) invites parents/guardians/advocates of people with developmental disabilities to attend a brief meeting on Wednesday, March 28, at 5 pm at the Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara offices, at 2510 Niagara Falls Blvd., Wheatfield.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 07:00 am
Niagara County Community College will host its spring health fair from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Monday, March 26. The event will take place in the Student Center (G building) Main Dining Room.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara Falls Family YMCA will offer an open house for those suffering from multiple sclerosis on Saturday, March 24. This event, which will take place at the branch (located at 1317 Portage Road, Niagara Falls) from 10 a.m. to noon, is designed for those individuals with MS who are interested in learning of the benefits of health and wellness.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 07:00 am
YMCA Camp Kenan will host its annual Easter egg hunt, brunch and open house on Saturday, March 31.
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Sat, Mar 17th 2012 07:00 am
The art department of the Lewiston-Porter Central School District presents its annual exhibition, "Growth Through Art," at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave. The show consists of artwork made in every grade level from kindergarten through grade 12. The opening reception is Saturday, March 24, between noon and 2 p.m.
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Sat, Mar 17th 2012 07:00 am
The Lewiston Garden Club is now seeking candidates for its $1,000 scholarship for 2012.
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Sat, Mar 17th 2012 07:00 am
Chef extraordinaire Jack Soldano and his family will be cooking up a storm on Monday, March 19. Casa Antica is offering a traditional St. Joseph Table with plenty of Italian favorites.
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Sat, Mar 17th 2012 07:00 am
Attendees at the Lewiston Town Board work session heard on a few interest items, including an electrical billing proposal and future plans for River Walk, Monday evening at Town Hall.
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