Wed, Apr 15th 2015 04:25 pm
One in 10 children will be sexually abused by age 18. Learn how to prevent child sexual abuse and create a safer community for children by registering and scheduling your organization for a Stewards of Children workshop.
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Wed, Apr 15th 2015 04:20 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins spoke on the House Floor in recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Day, known as Yom Hashoah in Hebrew, a time to remember the heroism of the nearly 6 million Jews whose lives were lost under the Nazi Germany regime.
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Wed, Apr 15th 2015 04:20 pm
"Grease: Live" is scheduled to air Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016 (7 p.m.), on FOX, and stars actress/dancer/singer Julianne Hough as "Sandy" and actress/dancer/singer Vanessa Hudgens as "Rizzo."
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Wed, Apr 15th 2015 04:20 pm
As part of its commitment to increase opportunities for female students and other women to build careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), the University at Buffalo will host its inaugural Women in STEM Summit.
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Wed, Apr 15th 2015 04:20 pm
An app that allows voters to voice their opinions to politicians. A 3-D metal printer. And a chemotherapy treatment without the unpleasant side effects.
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Wed, Apr 15th 2015 04:20 pm
New Directions Youth and Family Services has announced its sixth annual fundraiser, this year titled "Casual Elegance," will be held from 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 24, at Foundry Hotel & Banquet, 1738 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo.
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Wed, Apr 15th 2015 04:00 pm
Students from four area schools have been working all year to participate in "Link Up."
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Wed, Apr 15th 2015 11:00 am
In celebration of Earth Day 2015, Erie County is partnering with Advanced Technology Recycling to join in a nationwide effort to recycle as many as 1 million pounds of unwanted electronics from April 20-25.
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Wed, Apr 15th 2015 11:00 am
The Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., is noticeably relaxed on this sunny April day, 14 years of university presidency etched into his rearview mirror.
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Wed, Apr 15th 2015 10:55 am
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue will be present with adoptable dogs this Saturday (10 a.m. until 2 p.m.) and Sunday (noon to 3 p.m.) at Menne Nursery Garden Artistry's "Spring Celebration Event."
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Tue, Apr 14th 2015 04:35 pm
Western New York residents turned out in droves for the first LiveNF Volunteer Fair held April 7 at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute. The event was organized through Niagara University's ReNU Niagara program and Congressman Brian Higgins.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2015 04:15 pm
In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, New York State Sens. Rob Ortt (North Tonawanda), Catharine Young (Olean), Rich Funke (Fairport) and Thomas Croci (Sayville) today announced they succeeded in securing an additional $4.6 million in funding in the 2015-16 state budget to help victims of rape and sexual violence.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2015 04:15 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, recognized Equal Pay Day Tuesday by urging passage of legislation aimed to close the pay inequality gender gap.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2015 04:15 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined Tuesday by Erie County Commissioner of Public Advocacy Sawrie Becker, U.S. Department of Labor Womens' Bureau Regional Administrator Grace Protos, and representatives from the WNY Women's Foundation, American Association of University Women, the Junior League of Buffalo and the Women's Business Center at Canisius College to draw attention to the issue of income inequality between genders.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2015 03:50 pm
AT&T is proud to recognize Benjamin Roberts, Lori Valenti, Daniel O'Brien and Michael Huber of Western New York, along with the 4,512 employees nationwide, who are being honored with the President's Volunteer Service Award for giving their time to better the communities around them.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2015 03:50 pm
Ty Pennington and Amanda Freitag are on a mission to help classic American diners across the country in "American Diner Revival," premiering Friday, May 22 (10:30 p.m. ET/PT), on Food Network.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2015 03:50 pm
The Coalition of Agencies in Service to the Elderly will hold its 26th annual Spring Professional Networking Conference, "Senior Drug Issues: A Broad Spectrum Perspective," from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 13.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2015 03:50 pm
April is National County Government Month, celebrated each year by the nation's counties and embraced as a way to increase public awareness and understanding on the many services and programs provided at the county level nationwide.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2015 03:40 pm
Wayside Landscaping & Nursery has begun work on a project to extend historic Schoellkopf Park along the full length of the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center campus.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2015 03:40 pm
See the cutting-edge designs of Buffalo State fashion students and alumni during "Runway," the college's annual fashion extravaganza, at 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2015 03:40 pm
Disney's Academy Award-winning "Frozen," the highest-grossing animated movie of all time, will premiere across the networks of the Disney|ABC Television Group (Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, ABC and ABC Family) beginning in February 2016.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2015 03:40 pm
NBC Sports Group and the NHL have once again joined forces to celebrate the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by providing fans with an edible chocolate bracket and a chance to spend time with the Stanley Cup.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2015 03:40 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was recently joined by Bill Callahan, public affairs officer for the WNY Armed Forces Week committee, in order to affix his signature to a proclamation being prepared in advance of Armed Forces Week and honoring all U.S. veterans as well as the Gold Star Mothers whose sons and daughters gave their lives in defense of our freedoms.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2015 03:00 pm
Carrie Teresa, Ph.D., will soon complete her second semester as an assistant professor of communication studies at Niagara University. When she does, Teresa will have already won three prestigious awards from the American Journalism Historians Association, following Thursday's announcement she was selected for the 2015 Margaret A. Blanchard Doctoral Dissertation Prize.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2015 11:00 am
At the corner of East Avenue and Blairville Road in Youngstown sits Somewhere bar and restaurant. It's the perfect place for an after-work beer, or swinging by for dinner with the family without having to worry about a hefty bill.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2015 09:15 pm
Despite an increased state education budget, the Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District will need to seek out additional money to fully fund its 2015-16 budget.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2015 05:10 pm
Canisius College President John J. Hurley announced today the college has received a $1.15 million gift from the estate of William E. Leising, Class of 1972.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2015 04:55 pm
Counting Crows are following up their critically acclaimed seventh album, "Somewhere Under Wonderland," with the U.S. leg of their 2015 worldwide tour.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2015 02:50 pm
One-hundred and fifty years after officially becoming a city, Lockport is still going strong - something that was evident Saturday as hundreds of Lockportians packed the city's historic Palace Theatre to celebrate their history and dive into a birthday cake, complete with 150 candles.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2015 02:50 pm
Immanuel returns to The Lighthouse Café at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18. The Christian coffeehouse takes place inside 555 Davison Road, Lockport.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2015 02:50 pm
The Niagara County SPCA will be at Grandpaws Pet Emporium from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 18.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2015 02:50 pm
Winter-weary area golfers looking for signs of spring be be encouraged: Season passes for Erie County golf courses have become available for sale or renewal.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2015 02:50 pm
Leaders of the "Barrel Through Niagara" project will introduce visitors to a new public art project from 10 a.m. until noon at the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2015 02:45 pm
The Buffalo Sabres recently announced the team's Fan Advantage smartphone application is holding a "Year in Review" raffle that includes items from several major events throughout the 2014-15 season.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2015 02:45 pm
As was previously announced on the show, musical superstar Reba will serve as a mentor to the 12 final artists in their journey to become "The Voice."
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Mon, Apr 13th 2015 02:45 pm
The New York State Senate today announced the schedule for the first round of forums being held by the bipartisan joint Senate task force on heroin and opioid addiction.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2015 02:45 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team assigned the following players to the Rochester Americans of the AHL: forwards Mikhail Grigorenko, Johan Larsson and Phil Varone; defenseman Chad Ruhwedel; and goaltender Matt Hackett.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2015 02:45 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital has received another three-year accreditation from The Joint Commission, the nation's leading organization on hospital accreditation. Mount St. Mary's is the only hospital in Niagara County to earn such designation.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2015 10:00 am
Artpark announced more headlining acts that will appear at the venue's popular "First Niagara presents Tuesday in the Park" and "Coors Light Wednesdays" outdoor concert series.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2015 07:00 am
"Jazz & Pasta," The Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival's worthy warm-up act, will take place from 1 until 6 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Water Street Landing, 115 S. Water St. The annual fundraising event offers food and music from some of the top local chefs and musicians, as well as a basket auction and 50/50 split draw.
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