Fri, May 4th 2018 12:55 pm
"The Lions of Cantigny" is a colorful, prominent mural at the west end of the Fort Niagara Officers' Club main hall in Fort Niagara State Park. It depicts hand-to-hand combat between the U.S. Army's 28th Infantry Regiment and the German 18th Army on May 28 and 29, 1918.
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Fri, May 4th 2018 12:45 pm
Western New York's tire retailer and automotive services provider Dunn Tire is giving customers a chance to be a hero in support of the area's many military heroes by participating in the "Stars for Heroes" program.
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Fri, May 4th 2018 12:25 pm
Selected from a record-setting 750 nominations, an adapted physical education teacher from Villa of Hope in Rochester was chosen as the grand-prizewinner of the annual M&T Bank "Touchdown for Teachers" program. Brianne Blaszak won $2,000 in grant funds payable to her school, and a visit from a Buffalo Bills player.
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Fri, May 4th 2018 11:50 am
Freshman architecture students from the University at Buffalo are ready to unveil the wondrous wooden structures they created this semester, which will be on display at Artpark in Lewiston.
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Fri, May 4th 2018 11:30 am
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas invites all to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Tonawandas heritage tour, which features 26 historical landmarks.
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Fri, May 4th 2018 11:30 am
Project Pride of North Tonawanda will host its first disco night from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the newly renovated Events at Wurlitzer facility located in the Wurlitzer Building.
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Fri, May 4th 2018 11:30 am
City of North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur G. Pappas has announced the Arbor Day Foundation has once again named the City of North Tonawanda "2017 Tree City USA" in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters.
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Fri, May 4th 2018 07:00 am
Last Friday at Drake Elementary School in North Tonawanda, sixth-grader Shelby Walter was honored with a bronze medallion recognizing her selection as a distinguished finalist for New York in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.
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Fri, May 4th 2018 07:00 am
On Tuesday evening at the Town of Niagara Town Hall, the Town Planning Board held its monthly meeting. Discussion on the revised Bri Estates site plan was expected, but the board had to table all discussion after developers from Double C Realty felt the need to make changes to their plan and submit an updated proposal. Planning Board members agreed they didn't know what changes would be made to the proposal.
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Fri, May 4th 2018 07:00 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center turned the spotlight on its volunteers last week, celebrating their service and commitment during an April 26 luncheon at the Niagara Falls Country Club.
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Thu, May 3rd 2018 03:50 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz has proposed an additional $3 million in funding for 2018 county road and infrastructure work. The additional funding, added as an amendment to the 2018 capital budget bond resolution that is now before the Erie County Legislature, would be used for road reconstruction and rehabilitation work including pavement and shoulder widening, drainage improvements, sight distance and safety improvements.
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Thu, May 3rd 2018 03:45 pm
The eight remaining athletes have amped up their training sessions as they prepare to head into week two with a double-header dance bill, on "Dancing with the Stars: Athletes," Monday, May 7 (8-10:01 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand. "Dancing with the Stars" champion Rashad Jennings returns to the ballroom as a guest judge, alongside Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.
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Thu, May 3rd 2018 03:30 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons softball team has had a knack for producing a quality team out of the Niagara Frontier League. With five Section VI titles and eight Niagara Frontier League crowns under their belt dating back to 1976 and 1982, respectively, the 2018 Falcons could use their experienced roster to ring in No. 6 and No. 9.
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Thu, May 3rd 2018 12:30 pm
For any small business, staying open for a few years is tough work, especially with surrounding competition. For the Rotella family at Wayside Landscaping & Nursery, they've made it look easy, as they will celebrate 50 years of service throughout 2018.
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Thu, May 3rd 2018 12:20 pm
As Buffalo's federal relicensing settlement with the New York Power Authority reaches the halfway point, Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, is advocating for a focused approach that ensures the remainder of the public's funds are spent in way that maximizes long-term benefits for the Western New York community.
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Thu, May 3rd 2018 12:10 pm
Kenmore Mercy Hospital, a Catholic Health facility, recently completed construction of a new $4.4 million magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suite. This investment represents Catholic Health's continued commitment to offer advanced technology and comprehensive imaging services to patients throughout the community.
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Thu, May 3rd 2018 12:05 pm
The Health Association of Niagara County Inc. recently hosted a book launch celebration at the Wheatfield Community Center, honoring almost 70 Niagara County residents aged 90 and older who took part in the "Faces of Niagara" portrait book. Almost 150 people gathered last Saturday to celebrate the lives of these remarkable individuals.
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Thu, May 3rd 2018 12:05 pm
The Nancy Price Memorial 5K Run will be held Saturday, May 12, starting at the Youngstown Firehall, 625 Third St. The race route will take runners through the village and along the river walking path at Fort Niagara State Park, ultimately ending back at the Youngstown Fire Department. There, there will be a post-race party.
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Thu, May 3rd 2018 11:35 am
Niagara University's 2018 schedule of commencement ceremonies will be highlighted by addresses from Dr. Roland Fryer, the Henry Lee Professor of Economics at Harvard University; multiple Emmy Award-winning television anchor John Quiñones; and prominent Canadian journalist Libby Znaimer.
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Thu, May 3rd 2018 11:35 am
In recognition of Star Wars Day (May 4,), "The Goldbergs" announced a new episode titled "Spaceballs," which pays respect to both the "Star Wars" series and the famous Mel Brooks parody of the aforementioned iconic sci-fi franchise.
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Thu, May 3rd 2018 11:35 am
Erie County, in partnership with the City of Buffalo and the WNY Stormwater Coalition, is offering rain barrels and compost bins to encourage households to reduce their environmental footprint through water conservation and reduced fertilizer use.
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Thu, May 3rd 2018 11:35 am
Community-based services that benefit the public are often underutilized, because those who would most benefit don't know about them.
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Thu, May 3rd 2018 11:35 am
Arts Services Initiative of Western New York will host the fifth annual Spark Awards, presented by M&T Bank, on Wednesday, May 16. The event will run from 6-9 p.m. at the Hotel Henry, located at the Richardson Olmsted Complex. WKBW-TV Channel 7's Mike Randall will serve as emcee for the evening.
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Thu, May 3rd 2018 11:35 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the upcoming expansion of several of its clinical programs. President and CEO Joseph A. Ruffolo made the announcements.
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Thu, May 3rd 2018 11:35 am
The Buffalo Sabres announced the team signed defenseman Casey Nelson to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $812,500.
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Thu, May 3rd 2018 11:35 am
On Friday afternoon, just a few miles north from where county officials were announcing details of new, complimentary Wi-Fi service in Niagara Falls, Jeffrey Weber and Noah Barnard were unveiling a mobile application they've developed to connect people with local services, training programs and volunteer opportunities.
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Thu, May 3rd 2018 11:35 am
The New York Power Authority is featured in Forbes magazine's 2018 list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers, ranking sixth in the utility industry on the list of companies "liked best" by employees.
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Thu, May 3rd 2018 11:25 am
The Erie County Department of Social Services is currently recruiting employers throughout Erie County to participate in the 2018 summer youth employment program, an eight-week program operating from July 9 through Aug. 31. The program serves youth between the ages of 14 and 20. It is a platform to introduce youth into the workforce and help them acquire skills that can be used to improve school performance and help expand educational and career goals.
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Thu, May 3rd 2018 11:25 am
J. Fitzgerald Group (JFG) will once again work all day and night to provide free advertising and marketing services to area nonprofit organizations during Western New York's only CreateAthon event.
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Thu, May 3rd 2018 11:25 am
The Lewiston Choraleers will present its annual spring program at four area churches this spring. The program includes an eclectic mix of patriotic, inspirational, gospel, Broadway, Disney and pop tunes.
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Thu, May 3rd 2018 11:25 am
Sen. Rob Ortt recently recognized Lockport resident Robyn L. Krueger as one of the New York State Senate's Women of Distinction.
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Thu, May 3rd 2018 11:25 am
The prom can be one of the first major expenses for teenagers. Cornerstone CFCU would like to help one lucky member through its latest Facebook contest.
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Thu, May 3rd 2018 11:25 am
The Niagara County Central Rotary is sponsoring its 35th annual Roger W. Andrews Senior Citizen Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 12, in the Niagara Wheatfield High School cafeteria, 2292 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn.
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Thu, May 3rd 2018 11:25 am
The Niagara County Community College Alumni Association will host its 20th annual 5K run/walk on Friday, May 4, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The course is USA Track and Field certified and features a fast, flat route around the scenic NCCC campus in Sanborn. The event is open to the public, alumni, faculty, staff and students.
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Thu, May 3rd 2018 11:25 am
Elected officials joined Parks & Trails New York and representatives from AT&T at the Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site earlier this week to encourage all New Yorkers to register to volunteer on Saturday, May 5, for the statewide "I Love My Park Day."
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Thu, May 3rd 2018 11:25 am
Cinema event to include an exclusive interview with fourth incarnation of the doctor, Tom Baker
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Thu, May 3rd 2018 11:25 am
PBS has announced "Royal Wedding Watch," a five-part series of special programs leading up to the live broadcast of the royal wedding of Prince Henry of Wales and American Rachel Meghan Markle Saturday, May 19, beginning at 7 a.m. ET on WNED-TV.
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Tue, May 1st 2018 11:40 pm
Mackenzie Quider has a huge role for the Niagara-Wheatfield softball team. Not only does she pitch in the circle for the Falcons, she hits fourth in a strong lineup. On Tuesday evening, she showed exactly what she's capable of.
The Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons defeated the Grand Island Vikings in Niagara Frontier League play, 3-2. The game was the first home game of the year for the Falcons due to dreary April weather.
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Tue, May 1st 2018 10:30 am
Niagara University's College of Business Administration recognized five area business leaders during its 28th annual Business Appreciation and Accounting Banquet, held Monday at the Conference Center Niagara Falls.
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Tue, May 1st 2018 10:30 am
Adding to the star-studded list of talent already announced for this year's K-LOVE Fan Awards, Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin, Hillsong Worship, Matt Maher, Tauren Wells featuring Natalie Grant, We Are Messengers featuring Social Club Misfits and Zach Williams will join as performers for the sixth annual awards show taking place on Sunday, May 27, at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry.
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