Mon, May 2nd 2016 09:15 am
Niagara University is one of three postsecondary institutions in the country - and one of seven organizations of any kind - to receive a $50,000 grant through NobleCause, a grant competition mobilizing volunteers to address the greatest challenges facing their communities.
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Sat, Apr 30th 2016 11:10 pm
Taylor Swift, Fifth Harmony, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were among the top winners Saturday at the 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards, music's biggest event for families, included performances by Ariana Grande, Daya, DNCE, Flo Rida, Hailee Steinfeld, Jordan Smith, Kelsea Ballerini, Laura Marano, Sabrina Carpenter, Sofia Carson, Zara Larsson and a special performance by "Hero" Award recipient Gwen Stefani.
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Sat, Apr 30th 2016 11:10 pm
The 15th season of "Hell's Kitchen" came to an exciting end Friday as host and head chef Gordon Ramsay announced Ariel Malone the winner during the season finale on FOX. Malone, 27, a country club chef from Hackensack, New Jersey, earned herself a head chef position at BLT Steak at Bally's Las Vegas, a total prize value of $250,000.
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Sat, Apr 30th 2016 07:00 pm
Marquette, Michigan, has been named Kraft "Hockeyville" USA 2016 - the most passionate hockey community in America.
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Sat, Apr 30th 2016 10:25 am
The fourth annual contest included entries from 57 schools and organizations throughout Erie and Niagara counties, an increase of five entries from 2015, with each group painting a retrofitted syrup concentrate barrel provided by Coca-Cola.
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Sat, Apr 30th 2016 10:25 am
Friday, on 4/29, the award-winning band Building 429 officially released their latest music video for "Unashamed," their current radio single. Filmed live during a recent concert stop in Seattle, the video captures the band's performance in front of thousands, along with their time spent in the city.
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Sat, Apr 30th 2016 10:25 am
Congressman Brian Higgins spoke about autism spectrum disorder in a speech on the House Floor as part of Autism Awareness Month. The month of April is used to shine light on ASD, increase knowledge of the condition, and embrace those who are affected by it.
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Sat, Apr 30th 2016 10:20 am
Wish Child Nathanael and his family joined Skillet during a tour date in Oklahoma City to fulfill his wish of playing with the Grammy-nominated rock band onstage.
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Sat, Apr 30th 2016 10:00 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued guidance on preventing conflicts between people and coyotes as spring temperatures approach and coyotes increase foraging.
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Sat, Apr 30th 2016 07:00 am
What started out two decades ago on Love Road in Bud and Ella Abate's driveway has turned into the biggest garage on the Island.
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Sat, Apr 30th 2016 07:00 am
Dave Trane has announced he is seeking the Lewiston Town Board's appointment as town highway superintendent. Additionally, he is running for the office in the November election.
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Sat, Apr 30th 2016 07:00 am
The Lewiston Town Board worked at covering a few of the bases at Monday's relatively short but active regular meeting.
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Sat, Apr 30th 2016 07:00 am
As a follow-up to Earth Day, the Western New York Land Conservancy is bringing award-winning author Doug Tallamy to the UB Center for the Arts for a presentation on the critical importance of native plants for the ecology and vibrancy of this region.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2016 10:55 pm
PHOTOS: The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce honored 10 businesses and individuals at the annual Chamber Awards Gala Friday, April 29, at the Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2016 06:45 pm
The orderly transition of power in town government in January wasn't so orderly, according to Islander Rus Thompson, who has told media outlets he filed a complaint with the Erie County District Attorney's Office about the deletion of files from the Town Hall computer during the changeover of town supervisor from Mary Cooke to Nathan McMurray.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2016 05:05 pm
They were a "Rock-n-Roll Machine" known for their annual stops at Kleinhans and later the Buffalo Aud. The Canadian power trio Triumph, featuring Rik Emmett, Mike Levine and Gil Moore, defined the arena rock era with a powerful stage show complete with lasers and a healthy dose of pyrotechnics.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2016 05:00 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced preparations will begin next week for the special attention and reestablishment of the Nikola Tesla monument at Niagara Falls State Park.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2016 05:00 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team signed forward Johan Larsson to a one-year contract.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2016 05:00 pm
Season eight winner Sawyer Fredericks will make his return to "The Voice" on Tuesday, May 3, to perform his new Pharrell Williams-produced single, "4 Pockets," from his new album, "A Good Storm" (Republic Records), due May 13.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2016 04:45 pm
Sometime next month, when a C-130 lifts into the air above the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, it will be the final deployment from the base by the 914th Airlift Wing using the huge military transport aircraft.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2016 04:35 pm
The Das Haus, Einhaus, und Der Stall Museum in Bergholz welcomed Hugh Neeson, a longtime executive in the aerospace industry and member of the board of directors of the Niagara Aerospace Museum as a guest presenter, April 21.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2016 03:45 pm
Looking to wind down your weekends with a new Sunday tradition? On Mother's Day, Sunday, May 8, the Town of Niagara will launch its first farmers market at Veterans Memorial Community Park.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2016 03:45 pm
JB Aaron and the Brethren won the top prize of $750 and the right to be Smokin Joe's Native Center's house band during the "Search for the Sound of Smokin Joe's" event in downtown Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2016 03:40 pm
Four locally based community groups each hand-painted a Dumpster to demonstrate their vision of what Earth Day means to them. This year's participants included Girl Scout Troop 70072 of Ransomville, and students of Tonawanda High School, Ken West High School and the Charter School for Applied Technologies Middle School.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2016 03:40 pm
The Das Haus, Einhaus, und Der Stall Museum in Bergholz welcomed Hugh Neeson, a longtime executive in the aerospace industry and member of the board of directors of the Niagara Aerospace Museum as a guest presenter, April 21.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2016 02:45 pm
The St. Stephen Holy Name Society will present its annual Pitmaster Barbecue fundraiser, the proceeds of which will benefit the society scholarship fund and local charities.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2016 02:40 pm
Thomas P. Insalaco, a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, passed away April 21, 2016.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2016 02:40 pm
Donavan Elsworth Wasson, a World War II veteran and retired foreman for Blaw Knox Co., died April 21 at home on Grand Island. He was 94.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2016 02:40 pm
Conductor Doreen Rao, the Buffalo Master Chorale and Buffalo Niagara Youth chorus will present "Affirmation of Hope: All Things Irish," a night of Irish choral music, instruments and dance to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rebellion in Ireland.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2016 02:30 pm
As summer approaches, the Village of Lewiston has begun planning for the annual July 4 fireworks display.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2016 02:25 pm
Feb. 2, 2016, was the culmination of a 17-year effort to recover an old well from the Niagara River that once enchanted the luxurious gardens around this historic home. LDC Construction reclaimed a valuable link to Grand Island's past.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2016 02:25 pm
A century-old well that time forgot and the Niagara River nearly claimed has been restored to its rightful place on the lawn of the River Lea mansion.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2016 01:15 pm
Marvel movie stars visit with Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2016 11:05 am
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. announced it filed a request with the New York State Public Service Commission to increase utility base rates for the first time in more than nine years.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2016 10:45 am
The New York State Department of Transportation announced a portion of Buffalo Avenue in downtown Niagara Falls is scheduled to be closed to traffic, as crews perform utility work as a part of the project to reconstruct the interchange of Robert Moses Parkway and John B. Daly Boulevard.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2016 10:40 am
Ransomville Speedway management has decided to cancel the annual test, tune and time, which was scheduled for tonight, as the grounds are simply not ready.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2016 10:40 am
Every spring, people's thoughts turn to outdoor projects, including concrete and paving. Since March 1, Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York has received over 6,300 inquiries from the public about paving contractors.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2016 09:40 am
Niagara University is organizing an end-of-year community garage sale for the fourth consecutive year. The public event will take place in the Kiernan Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, and Thursday, May 19.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2016 09:40 am
May sweeps is abloom, and the champagne is chilling with the countdown to "The Chew's" milestone 1,000th show.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2016 09:30 am
Participants in the third annual "Amazing Grace Scavenger Hunt" on Saturday, May 7, will have the opportunity to meet and even interact with world travelers Max and Katie Bichler, 2013 finalists from "The Amazing Race" television show on CBS.
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