Tue, May 19th 2015 06:10 pm
U.S. Reps. Chris Collins and Eric Swalwell (California) introduced H.R. 2409, the Main Street Revival Act, which would expedite local small business development in underserved areas.
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Tue, May 19th 2015 06:10 pm
Empire State Development today announced filming in Buffalo for Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies' "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2" has officially ended.
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Tue, May 19th 2015 06:10 pm
43North has announced its partnership with Startup Grind Toronto to sponsor a "Startup Bus" road trip to Buffalo May 28.
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Tue, May 19th 2015 06:05 pm
State Sen. Rob Ortt honored Marine veteran and Purple Heart recipient Lance Corp. Timothy G. Serwinowski Tuesday, and posthumously inducted him into the New York State Veteran's Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the legislative office building.
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Tue, May 19th 2015 06:00 pm
The Western New York Land Conservancy has announced the 2015 annual meeting and reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at The Buffalo History Museum in Delaware Park in the City of Buffalo.
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Tue, May 19th 2015 06:00 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced $30,000 in federal grants awarded to Canisius College and the Just Buffalo Literary Center.
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Tue, May 19th 2015 06:00 pm
Grand Island volunteer first responders regularly give to the community. Now, Elderwood at Grand Island is providing an opportunity for the public to give back to these first responders.
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Tue, May 19th 2015 06:00 pm
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue will be present with adoptable dogs from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at Clyde's Feed and Animal Center, 3972 Lockport Olcott Road in Lockport. Meet adoptable dogs Beethoven, Dreyfus, Freddie, Hannah, Heidi, Hope, Jazzy, Phil and Romeo.
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Tue, May 19th 2015 06:00 pm
The New York Power Authority Board of Trustees has ratified a contract with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers that will raise salaries and require union members to increase contributions for their health insurance.
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Tue, May 19th 2015 05:55 pm
Have you ever wanted to be an amusement ride operator? Do you enjoy working with children? The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum invites you to become a volunteer ride operator.
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Tue, May 19th 2015 05:55 pm
State Sen. Marc Panepinto, D-Buffalo, released the following statement in response to Comptroller DiNapoli's most recent audit of New York's Industrial Development Agencies:
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Tue, May 19th 2015 05:55 pm
The Lewiston Council on the Arts recently received notification of its award of decentralization grant funding in support of two projects.
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Tue, May 19th 2015 05:55 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced Roswell Park Cancer Institute researchers Brahm Segal, M.D., and Kirsten Moysich, Ph.D., have received a five-year, roughly $3 million award from the National Cancer Institute to study immune responses in women with ovarian cancer and to identify biomarkers that can predict response to treatment.
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Tue, May 19th 2015 05:50 pm
A bill co-sponsored by State Sen. Rob Ortt would help protect community members from violent crime and domestic abuse crimes by providing them access to vital information.
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Tue, May 19th 2015 02:30 pm
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston voted Monday to re-establish the $4-per-kayak fee at the north Water Street docks, and they added a $20 season pass.
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Mon, May 18th 2015 04:45 pm
Border Community SERVICE of Niagara University is hosting a free community preparedness conference Saturday, June 6.
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Mon, May 18th 2015 03:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins and City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown joined the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York in announcing the award of a $300,000 grant to Belmont Housing Resources for Western New York to help finance the Bellamy Commons project, which involves the conversion of a vacant former community center into 30 affordable housing units.
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Mon, May 18th 2015 03:30 pm
In recognition of Lions Club International, a worldwide week of service, the Lewiston Community Lions sponsored students from the "Take me out to the Bills Game" organization Saturday for a fun afternoon of bowling, pizza and pop at the Lewiston Event Center.
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Mon, May 18th 2015 03:25 pm
New York's industrial development agencies provided $660 million in net tax exemptions in 2013, up $105 million from 2012, but estimated job gains were nearly 23,000 lower than the previous year, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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Mon, May 18th 2015 01:55 pm
More stars are joining NBC's star-studded charity event "Red Nose Day" on Thursday (8-11 p.m. ET) to have fun, raise money and change the lives of children living in poverty in the U.S. and in some of the poorest communities around the world.
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Mon, May 18th 2015 01:40 pm
Joseph Pillittere Jr. will honor his late mother Sunday, May 31, by giving away 500 Silo Restaurant hot dogs. Food will be served from 11 a.m. until the dogs are gone.
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Mon, May 18th 2015 01:40 pm
The Erie County Department of Health reminds pet owners that two May clinics have been scheduled for free rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats and ferrets.
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Mon, May 18th 2015 01:40 pm
State University of New York Empire State College will hold public information sessions about its associate and bachelor's degree programs at its Niagara Frontier Center, Appletree Business Park, 2875 Union Road, Suite 34, Cheektowaga.
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Mon, May 18th 2015 01:40 pm
Riverdale Cemetery will honor and memorialize veterans of the U.S. military at a ceremony to be held there at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23.
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Mon, May 18th 2015 12:15 pm
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. cut the ribbon Monday on the Queen City Bike Ferry to Buffalo's Outer Harbor. The brand-new multihull ferry will carry pedestrians and their bikes across the Buffalo River from Canalside to the First Buffalo Marina, where they can disembark and enjoy touring Outer Harbor sites and beyond.
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Mon, May 18th 2015 11:45 am
Artpark announced The J. Geils Band will close out the popular "First Niagara presents Tuesday in the Park" outdoor concert series Sept. 8. Tickets ($12 advance general admission/$17 week of show, $27 front-of-stage pit, $50 VIP producer's deck seating) go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, May 22.
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Mon, May 18th 2015 11:05 am
Mount St. Mary's Hospital recognized more than 150 employees and retirees at its employee recognition dinner May 13 at Antonio's Banquet Center. The associates recognized were from Mount St. Mary's Hospital, the Mount St. Mary's Child Care Center and the Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence.
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Mon, May 18th 2015 11:00 am
Lewiston artist and art educator Thomas Paul Asklar is going to offer summer painting workshop parties for adults in the Lewiston Peace Garden on Thursdays this summer. Asklar will lead the group in painting experiences - no prior experience is necessary.
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Mon, May 18th 2015 09:35 am
After weeks of competitive dancing, the three remaining couples advance to the final of "Dancing with the Stars" tonight (8-9:01 p.m. ET). Noah Galloway and Sharna Burgess, Riker Lynch and Allison Holker, and Rumer Willis and Valentin Chmerkovskiy have one last night as they vie to win the judges and America's votes to be crowned the season 20 "Dancing with the Stars" Champion Tuesday (9-11 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
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Mon, May 18th 2015 09:35 am
"LIVE with Kelly and Michael" hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan have announced a new summer cooking series, "LIVE's Search for America's New Grill Star." "LIVE" is looking for a cook who is an undiscovered grilling sensation.
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Mon, May 18th 2015 09:35 am
43North will host the "Think Big" networking event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 21 5:30 p.m. at the Design Innovation Garage ("dig") in the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus Innovation Center.
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Mon, May 18th 2015 09:30 am
YMCA summer camps provide a variety of activities and adventures beyond traditional day camp with specialty camps such as arts as theater, gymnastics, mountain biking, outdoor adventure Camp Tahigwa, and overnight resident camp at YMCA Camp Weona.
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Mon, May 18th 2015 07:00 am
World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara is holding its annual "World Trade Celebration" on the topic of "Sustainability: Transforming International Trade," at The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls, 101 Old Falls St., Wednesday, May 20.
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Mon, May 18th 2015 07:00 am
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino will host a job fair from 1-6 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, at Seneca Niagara Events Center, 310 Fourth St., Niagara Falls. Candidates interested in exploring opportunities in environmental services and housekeeping at the destination resort are encouraged to attend.
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Mon, May 18th 2015 07:00 am
The Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry has announced the Eternal Flame Trail at Chestnut Ridge Park will be closed for a scheduled trail maintenance day Tuesday, May 19. Maintenance on the trail will include brush removal.
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Sat, May 16th 2015 05:00 pm
More than 1,300 students are candidates to receive degrees during University at Buffalo's 169th university commencement to be held at 10 a.m. May 17 in Alumni Arena, North Campus.
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Sat, May 16th 2015 05:00 pm
University at Buffalo and Roswell Park Cancer Institute researchers have been awarded a $1.85 million grant to create an interdisciplinary stem cell research training program.
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Sat, May 16th 2015 04:55 pm
Catholic Health has announced Gary C. Tucker, FACHE, will be named president and CEO of Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center when the hospital joins the health system July 1. Tucker currently serves as senior vice president and chief operating officer of the Lewiston hospital.
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Sat, May 16th 2015 04:15 pm
The 112-year-old Buffalo Launch Club is headed in a new direction - and with a new executive team.
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Sat, May 16th 2015 10:00 am
With the summer months approaching and Youngstown visitor traffic increasing, residents are making sure to adequately inform the Board of Trustees of their concerns about the community.
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