Thu, Jul 2nd 2015 04:00 pm
NBC's new Tuesday hit variety series "I Can Do That" has been given a second-season order for eight episodes.
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Thu, Jul 2nd 2015 04:00 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced Wednesday the team signed defenseman Matt Donovan to a one-year contract. The Buffalo Sabres signed forward Jason Akeson to a one-year contract.
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Thu, Jul 2nd 2015 04:00 pm
Colton Dixon's new music video for his current single, "Through All Of It," resonated with viewers around the world after it premiered on FoxNews.com last week.
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Thu, Jul 2nd 2015 04:00 pm
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, the area's largest provider of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal care with more than 30 surgeons and physicians at 11 locations throughout Western New York, invites nonprofit organizations to submit applications to receive grant funding through the CommunityCare program.
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Thu, Jul 2nd 2015 11:30 am
Home cooks can win up to $100,000, but first they'll have to take down some of the top chefs in America when "Food Fighters" returns for a second season on NBC (Thursdays at 8 p.m.).
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Wed, Jul 1st 2015 09:30 pm
The Steve Miller Band brought a vast catalog of hit songs - and its namesake's remarkable guitar and vocal prowess - to Artpark in Lewiston June 30. The rock act headlined the "Tuesday in the Park" concert series. The event was sold-out.
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Wed, Jul 1st 2015 03:40 pm
State Sen. Marc Panepinto called for the results of the New York State Department of Transportation's latest review of the Scajaquada corridor Wednesday.
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Wed, Jul 1st 2015 03:40 pm
2424 Niagara Falls Blvd., in Wheatfield, recently underwent a major transformation from the previous Shipman Printing to Liberty Home Care's new base of operation.
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Wed, Jul 1st 2015 03:40 pm
The Buffalo Sabres have announced the eighth annual Buffalo Sabres Foundation Golf Tournament, presented by J.W. Danforth, will take place Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Wanakah Country Club in Hamburg. Registration for the tournament will begin at 9:30 a.m. with an 11:30 a.m. shotgun start.
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Wed, Jul 1st 2015 03:40 pm
The New York State Environmental Facilities Corp. and the New York State Department of Health announced $50 million in water infrastructure grants is now available for local governments for critical water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades.
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Wed, Jul 1st 2015 03:00 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team signed forward Jack Eichel to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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Wed, Jul 1st 2015 02:40 pm
A series of three breath-taking attractions are planned for this summer outside of the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in downtown Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Jul 1st 2015 09:20 am
Kiwanis Club of Lewiston President Marty Pauly has announced Gerry Gismondi has been named chairman of the 2015 Niagara County Peach Festival.
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Tue, Jun 30th 2015 04:45 pm
With Independence Day quickly approaching, the Firemen's Association of the State of New York is urging New Yorkers to stay safe and leave the fireworks to the professionals.
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Tue, Jun 30th 2015 04:45 pm
Phil Wickham's "This Is Amazing Grace" garnered the "Song of the Year" honor at last week's BMI Christian Awards.
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Tue, Jun 30th 2015 04:40 pm
Free activities for all ages are planned as Old Falls Street celebrates Independence Day 2015. Join in on the "Flicks on Old Falls" showing of "Happy Feet" on July 2; the "TGI Fridays on Old Falls concert on July 3; Old Falls Street's Independence Day celebration on July 4; and the "Shakespeare on Old Falls Street" live theatrical performance July 5.
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Tue, Jun 30th 2015 04:40 pm
NBC's popular reality series "The Biggest Loser" is launching a nine-city, cross-country search to find new contestants for the next edition of the hit show.
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Tue, Jun 30th 2015 04:40 pm
The New York Power Authority and an Israeli software development firm have been awarded a $900,000 grant to develop a system that can rapidly detect malfunctioning power transformers before they cause larger problems on the electric grid.
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Tue, Jun 30th 2015 11:55 am
The northern cricket frog will be protected and populations restored in New York under the final management plan for the amphibian released Monday, DEC Commissioner Joe Martens announced. The final Northern Cricket Frog Recovery Plan is available on DEC's website at http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7120.html.
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Tue, Jun 30th 2015 11:50 am
Hot on the heels of last year's summer blockbuster, "Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods," the internationally beloved animated franchise "Dragon Ball Z" is back in theaters with a highly anticipated new release: "Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F,' " presented by FUNimation Entertainment in partnership with Fathom Events.
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Tue, Jun 30th 2015 11:10 am
We love to grill, scoop, top and chomp - and so do many of our favorite eateries. Who does it best? Who's the king of the grill and the star of the sweet shop? Tell us, and your favorite place(s) could be featured in our newspapers and on this site.
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Tue, Jun 30th 2015 10:35 am
The Ride For Roswell, the single largest fundraising event in Western New York, and North America's largest single-day cycling fundraiser, concluded its 20th year this past weekend by raising a total of $4.5 million for cancer research and patient-care programs at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
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Tue, Jun 30th 2015 07:00 am
Planning to grill for the 4th of July? While gas grills, portable fire pits and patio heaters make outdoor spaces comfortable and desirable places to gather, it's important they are used properly.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2015 08:05 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has tendered a qualifying offer to the following restricted free agents: forwards Jerry D'Amigo, Johan Larsson, Tim Schaller and Philip Varone; defensemen Jerome Leduc and Mark Pysyk; and goaltender Nathan Lieuwen.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2015 04:55 pm
Despite the rain that fell Sunday, the Sisters of St. Francis, associates, friends and representatives of the WNY Land Conservancy gathered to offer a blessing and handing on of the Stella Niagara Meadow.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2015 04:45 pm
A first response and emergency center planned for Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station would include a new hub for such entities as Mercy Flight and Niagara County Emergency Services - and, officials hope, keep the station safe from any future closure plans.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2015 04:10 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined Monday at Camp Centerland in Amherst by Erie County Legislator Tom Loughran (5th District), Erie County Commissioner of Social Services Al Dirschberger, Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo Board President Gretchen Gross, community leaders and enthusiastic children enjoying their first day at summer camp as they begin a summer full of recreational fun and learning.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2015 04:10 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, a member of the House foreign affairs and homeland security committees, and U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate foreign relations and armed services committees, along with additional members of Congress arrived Monday in Amman, Jordan, after spending three days in Kuwait and Iraq.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2015 03:45 pm
When TBS's "Conan" heads to San Diego July 8-11 for a week of shows during Comic-Con International, the late-night series will showcase the star power coming to town for the annual gathering.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2015 03:45 pm
As of Jan. 1 in the City of Niagara Falls, yard waste (leaves, grass clippings and weeds) is now only collected from clear bags or paper craft landscape bags that are placed next to a trash cart on pick-up day (from April-October).
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Mon, Jun 29th 2015 03:45 pm
Once again, the Carrousel Museum is offering free admission for several Wednesdays in July- August through the generosity of local businesses. Wednesday, July 1 (10 a.m. until 4 p.m.) will be the first free day this season. The promotion will continue several Wednesdays through Aug. 29.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2015 03:45 pm
"Your Love Is Enough" is lead single from "The Wonderlands: Shadows," scheduled for release July 17
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Mon, Jun 29th 2015 01:50 pm
The state Department of Environmental Conservation today officially prohibited high-volume hydraulic fracturing in New York state by issuing its formal Findings Statement, completing the state's seven-year review of this activity.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2015 01:00 pm
NBC's annual "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular" celebrates the nation's birthday with all-star performances from multiplatinum singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2015 12:55 pm
State Sen. Rob Ortt today announced $500,000 in state funding to establish an emergency management hub at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. Ortt secured the funds in the 2015-16 state budget (Empire State Development Corp., Aid to Localities, S. 2003-C) to help base retention efforts for NFARS.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2015 11:20 am
Niagara University has entered into a new partnership with De La Salle College "Oaklands" to offer its bachelor of professional studies program in teacher education in the Province of Ontario.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2015 11:20 am
Mount St. Mary's Hospital recently opened and blessed another in its remodeled and upgraded labor and delivery suites. The upgrade is part of an ongoing $2 million total renovation of the Center for Women on the second floor of the main hospital building at 5300 Military Road in Lewiston.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2015 11:20 am
The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to make an appointment now to give blood or platelets and help prevent a summer shortage.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2015 11:20 am
The Niagara Falls Housing Authority has been designated a "High Performer" after receiving a score of 94 out of 100 points by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Real Estate Assessment Center.
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Mon, Jun 29th 2015 11:20 am
The Historic Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center announces movies will return to the theater with the launch of the M&T Bank Summer Film Series, featuring Tom Hanks movies, at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays from July 9 through Sept. 3 at the theater, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda.
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