Sat, Nov 7th 2015 09:30 am
Veterans Day services on the Island will take place at DeGlopper Park at the intersection of Grand Island Boulevard and Baseline Road Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.
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Sat, Nov 7th 2015 09:30 am
Challengers to the Island's Republican-endorsed candidates scored victories in Tuesday's general election.
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Sat, Nov 7th 2015 09:30 am
The North Tonawanda Youth Center will host an informational meeting for all teens interested in becoming part of the newly formed club coined "Hometown Helpers." The meeting will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday Nov. 10, at the Youth Center, 35 Grant St., North Tonawanda.
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Sat, Nov 7th 2015 09:30 am
Bob Weaver Motorsports & Marine Inc. has been named one of the Power 50 dealers in North America by Powersports Business, the leading trade publication for the powersports industry.
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Sat, Nov 7th 2015 09:25 am
Republican Robert B. Cliffe is set to begin his fourth term as Town of Wheatfield supervisor after winning the election against Democrat Gerald J. McCormick and Independent Thomas J. Larson, representing the No Bio-Sludge party.
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Sat, Nov 7th 2015 09:15 am
Lewiston resident Angelo Sarkees' "Deposits for Food" project made its latest donation this week, providing contributions of $1,000 each to Community Missions and Heart, Love & Soul Food Pantry.
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Sat, Nov 7th 2015 09:15 am
State Sen. Robert Ortt, AT&T and Niagara County Veterans Service Agency have teamed up with the nonprofit Cell Phones For Soldiers asking the community to help troops call home by donating cellular phones and tablets.
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Sat, Nov 7th 2015 09:00 am
The Town of Niagara will host its first Veterans Appreciation Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at the Town of Niagara Active Hose Fire Co. Inc., 6010 Lockport Road.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2015 11:45 am
University at Buffalo wrestler Corey Hollister thought nothing of getting his head hit during a wrestling practice last spring.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2015 11:30 am
On Monday, the Erie County Fiscal Stability Authority voted unanimously to approve the proposed 2016 Erie County budget and four-year financial plan, calling both reasonable and balanced.
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Wed, Nov 4th 2015 05:40 pm
As the world's original "celebricat," U.S. feline presidential candidate, and star of 50-plus 9Lives cat food commercials, Morris the Cat is taking a day to celebrate a lifetime of living well.
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Wed, Nov 4th 2015 05:40 pm
The YWCA of the Niagara Frontier has had a busy year in 2015 with a merger, 100th anniversary, awards ceremony and launch of its new website.
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Wed, Nov 4th 2015 05:40 pm
Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Frozen" ushers in the holidays by wishing all fans a wonderful season, celebrating that "Family Is The Best Gift of All," through "Frozen"-related television debuts on Disney Channel, new content from Disney Interactive and a photo contest inspired by the "Frozen" family, "Say Freeze!", in which fans will have an opportunity to win a dream vacation for four to experience "Frozen Fun" at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
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Wed, Nov 4th 2015 05:40 pm
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue will be present with adoptable dogs Devers, Hope and Tillie from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. this Sunday, Nov. 8, at My Garden of Healing, 2770 Main St. Newfane (across from True Value Hardware). The rescue was invited to help highlight "Adopt A Senior Pet Month."
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Wed, Nov 4th 2015 05:40 pm
State Sen. Marc Panepinto once again called on the University at Buffalo to relocate its law school to the former Michael J. Dillon U.S. Courthouse, launching an online petition for residents to show their support.
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Wed, Nov 4th 2015 02:05 pm
Across the nation, Great Clips salons and their customers are showing their appreciation to veterans and members of the military with the "You Can Thank a Veteran" promotion.
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Wed, Nov 4th 2015 02:05 pm
In the continued spirit of raising money to help lift children out of poverty, NBC is once again set to celebrate "Red Nose Day" with a two-hour television event.
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Wed, Nov 4th 2015 01:00 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced the team will hold its annual Military Appreciation Game Nov. 7 during their 1 p.m. game against the Vancouver Canucks at First Niagara Center. The annual event will be dedicated to honoring both current and former members of this nation's armed forces and will feature several tributes throughout the night.
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Wed, Nov 4th 2015 12:00 am
Half of Lewiston's candidates for elected office went to bed Tuesday unsure if they'll serve the people come January.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2015 11:20 pm
It was a good Election Day night for the incumbents across NFP's coverage area, as Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster, Town of Wheatfield Supervisor Bob Cliffe, North Tonawanda Mayor Art Pappas and Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz each handily won re-election.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2015 03:00 pm
The Women's Business Center at Canisius College received a $26,300 grant from the First Niagara Foundation to fund programs in its Forum Series, which supports women entrepreneurs through the steps of new business establishment and expansion.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2015 02:30 pm
On Wednesday, Nov. 11, the Town of Niagara Lions and Lioness Clubs will once again honor this nation's veterans with a ceremony at Veterans Heights Park in the Town of Niagara (at the intersection of Lawson and Bellreng drives).
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2015 02:30 pm
Current American Music Award nominees MercyMe will appear on the 89th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, live from New York City and airing on NBC.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2015 02:30 pm
A Halloween-themed children's literacy program organized by Niagara University students and the New York Power Authority has been honored with one of five national Literacy Alive! gold awards from Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society in education.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2015 02:30 pm
Imagine a kids menu with no French fries or soda - that offers healthy entrees with side dishes like salads and strawberries.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2015 02:30 pm
Data from New York's 2014 youth and adult tobacco surveys shows 10.5 percent of high school students and 12.7 percent of young adults ages 18-24 use electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) - almost double the 6.5 percent rate of e-cigarette use among adults 25 years and older, Tobacco-Free Erie-Niagara (TFEN) announced.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2015 02:30 pm
The No. 1-selling duo in music history, Daryl Hall & John Oates, announced they will return to Madison Square Garden Friday, Feb. 19. This is the duo's first performance at Madison Square Garden since two sell-out shows in 1985.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2015 02:30 pm
The Week 11 Cincinnati Bengals at Arizona Cardinals game Sunday, Nov. 22, will now be played at 8:30 p.m. ET on NBC, with the Kansas City Chiefs-San Diego Chargers game moving to 4:05 p.m. on CBS, and the Green Bay Packers-Minnesota Vikings game at 4:25 p.m. on FOX, the NFL announced Monday.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2015 02:25 pm
Enya has shared a second track from the upcoming album "Dark Sky Island," out Nov. 20. "So I Could Find My Way" follows the buoyantly optimistic lead single "Echoes In Rain" and is available to download and listen to now, and as an instant grat when you pre-order "Dark Sky Island."
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2015 02:25 pm
The Native American Music Awards & Association reminds readers November is National Native American Heritage Month.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2015 07:00 am
The Niagara Wine Trail wineries have partnered with local food banks and charitable organizations to ensure a bountiful holiday season for area residents in need.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2015 07:00 am
Tops Friendly Markets will offer military personnel and their immediate families an 11 percent discount off of their grocery bill this Veterans Day.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2015 07:00 am
The Erie County Department of Senior Services and community partners, including the Alzheimer's Disease Assistance Center and the Erie County Caregiver Coalition, will host a free caregiver workshop and resource event from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Millennium Airport Hotel, 2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga.
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Mon, Nov 2nd 2015 04:05 pm
The Eastman School of Music and Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival are proud to present the return of Grammy Award-winner Bonnie Raitt to Rochester. She will appear at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre for a one-night-only performance at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2016.
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Mon, Nov 2nd 2015 01:35 pm
On Thursday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced ACV Auction as the winner of the $1 million grand prize from 43North - the world's largest business idea competition.
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Mon, Nov 2nd 2015 11:35 am
State Sen. Marc Panepinto released the following statement Saturday:
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Mon, Nov 2nd 2015 11:10 am
Our Lady of Fatima Shrine Knights of Columbus Council No. 14622 hosts its eighth annual spaghetti dinner from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in the shrine's dining hall, 1023 Swann Road, Lewiston.
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Mon, Nov 2nd 2015 11:10 am
Dr. Luis Sanchez, an assistant professor of chemistry at Niagara University, has been appointed president-elect of Gamma Sigma Epsilon, a national chemistry honor society founded in 1919.
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Mon, Nov 2nd 2015 11:10 am
America's favorite holiday tradition will once again kick off the season of joy as the 89th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade returns to march down the streets of New York on Thursday, Nov. 26 (9 a.m.-noon in all time zones.) Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker of NBC's "Today" will anchor the broadcast.
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Mon, Nov 2nd 2015 10:40 am
"Pitbull's New Year's Revolution" returns to FOX Thursday, Dec. 31, live from Miami. On New Year's Eve, the live party kicks runs between 8-10 p.m. ET live. Then following local news, "Pitbull's New Year's Revolution" returns from 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. ET live for the countdown to 2016.
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