Thu, Jun 15th 2017 08:50 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announced 44 organizations from across Western New York received grants from endowment funds created to carry on the legacy of giving of Ralph C. Wilson Jr.
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Thu, Jun 15th 2017 08:15 pm
Buffland Productions and Boling Entertainment Management have announced the Lance Diamond documentary, "A Diamond in the Buff," directed by Kevin Polowy and Brandon Rae, will make its world premiere at 7 p.m. July 20 at the North Park Theatre in Buffalo.
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Thu, Jun 15th 2017 08:10 pm
Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union has announced construction of a new branch at 4255 Witmer Road in Niagara Falls. This will ultimately replace the existing location at 721 Center St., in Lewiston, keeping the total number of branches to five in Niagara County.
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Thu, Jun 15th 2017 08:10 pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension and The Heart Center of Niagara will bring healthy summer eating to the heart of the city beginning Thursday, June 22, when the Veggie Van Mobile Farmers Market pays the first of 12 weekly visits to Memorial Medical Center's downtown campus.
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Thu, Jun 15th 2017 05:15 pm
On June 15, the fifth anniversary of Nik Wallenda's tightrope walk across Niagara Falls, his wife, Erendira, broke his iron jaw hang Guinness World Record by dangling 300 feet above the Horseshoe Falls - at times by her teeth.
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Thu, Jun 15th 2017 05:10 pm
Tears for Fears might not rule the world, but they certainly reigned over Lewiston on Wednesday. Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith were in prime shape, singing and performing a slew of songs with the same vocal prowess, vim and vigor they displayed when first releasing their hits in the 1980s, '90s and early 2010s.
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Thu, Jun 15th 2017 02:05 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Thursday announced the team hired Phil Housley as the 18th head coach in franchise history. The Hockey Hall of Famer and former Sabres defenseman becomes the seventh alumnus to serve as the team's head coach.
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Wed, Jun 14th 2017 04:15 pm
Staunch supporter of the U.S. Armed Forces, platinum-selling entertainer Aaron Lewis released "Folded Flag" today across digital retailers. The new song is available HERE.
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Wed, Jun 14th 2017 04:15 pm
Few musical performers epitomize the American spirit with more passion and fervor than Country Music Hall of Fame member Charlie Daniels. The singer, who has sung of his unabashed patriotism time in and time out during his career, is showcasing his love of the red, white and blue once again in his latest recording, which will be available for sale digitally on July 4 via iTunes, Amazon and Google Play, among other digital platforms.
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Wed, Jun 14th 2017 04:15 pm
KeyBank will donate more than 3,000 laptop and desktop computers, plus additional office equipment and furnishings, to more than 40 community service organizations in Erie and Niagara counties this spring.
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Wed, Jun 14th 2017 04:10 pm
The Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, in conjunction with First Tee Western New York and the Buffalo District Golf Association ("BDGA"), has announced the sixth annual Erie County Amateur Golf Championships will be held on Saturday, July 8, and Sunday, July 9, at Elma Meadows Golf Course.
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Wed, Jun 14th 2017 04:10 pm
New Orleans Saints superfan Jarrius "JJ" Robertson has been in and out of hospitals his whole life, battling a chronic liver disease called biliary atresia. The 15-year-old's wit, energy and effervescent attitude made a lasting impression on Saints players who met him during a 2015 visit to the Ochsner Hospital for Children. Since then, he has been crowned official "hype man" and social media master for the team, winning over fans with his dance moves and his impressive football acumen.
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Wed, Jun 14th 2017 04:10 pm
Congressman Chris Collins, R-NY-27, on Wednesday supported legislation that allows the Department of Veterans Affairs the ability to take disciplinary action against an underperforming employee who is not fulfilling their duties. Collins' camp said "this legislation comes as a result of numerous instances where VA's arcane civil service rules have hampered the department's ability to discipline or dismiss an underperforming employee."
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Wed, Jun 14th 2017 04:05 pm
The Niagara Falls Community Development Department has announced the 2017 "Summer In Your City" events series, including neighborhood movie nights and free, guided kayak tours.
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Wed, Jun 14th 2017 04:05 pm
Life-sized paper silhouettes of Niagara University students, faculty and staff now adorn the windows of vacant buildings in downtown Niagara Falls, thanks to a partnership between NU and the city's department of community development.
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Wed, Jun 14th 2017 04:05 pm
Lockport is now home to a beach ... on the Erie Canal. Ninety tons of sand, small palm trees, beach chairs and umbrellas make up this urban beach adjacent to the Marina at Widewaters on Market Street. An homage to the French Riviera and the "plages" in Paris, the "Rivi-Erie" is open to the public all summer long.
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Tue, Jun 13th 2017 11:05 pm
Shemika Charles, known as "the undisputed Queen of Limbo," received four "yes" votes Tuesday on "America's Got Talent." She now moves on to the next round. This year's winner will receive a $1 million grandprize.
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Tue, Jun 13th 2017 04:55 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday announced the team signed goaltender Linus Ullmark to a two-year contract extension with an annual average value of $750,000.
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Tue, Jun 13th 2017 04:40 pm
On Tuesday, Pharrell Williams released the second new and original track from Illumination Entertainment's "Despicable Me 3" (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack). "There's Something Special," premiered by Zane Lowe this afternoon on Apple's "BEATS 1," is a sweet lullaby that soundtracks Gru and Lucy's love for their three adorable daughters throughout the film.
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Tue, Jun 13th 2017 04:40 pm
From the peaks of the Himalayas to the jungles of Southeast Asia, National Geographic staffers have experienced the extremes of this planet in a way that few others have.
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Tue, Jun 13th 2017 04:40 pm
Fuccillo Automotive Group celebrated the conclusion of its annual statewide "Huge-A-Thon" 2017 event by giving away two trips around the world. Two grand-prizewinners were randomly selected during a drawing on Tuesday, June 6, at Fuccillo Hyundai of Syracuse. The trips are valued at $42,000 each.
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Tue, Jun 13th 2017 04:40 pm
Galbani, "Italy's favorite cheese brand," has partnered with Pizza Amore, the first wood-fired pizza truck, and The Cheesy Chick, Buffalo's specialty grilled cheese truck, for a two-week program highlighting new, limited-time only signature dishes as they prepare to wow guests with more delicious bites at the upcoming Galbani Buffalo Italian Heritage Festival.
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Tue, Jun 13th 2017 04:35 pm
A bustling summer travel season is in full swing, and AAA's team of anonymous inspectors have been busy conducting on-site evaluations of nearly 59,000 hotels and restaurants across North America.
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Tue, Jun 13th 2017 11:30 am
"The deer tick that transmits Lyme disease is present throughout the Northeastern United States, including Western New York and Niagara County," Niagara County Department of Health Public Health Director Daniel Stapleton said Monday.
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Tue, Jun 13th 2017 11:00 am
Sheryl Crow has announced additional dates on her tour in support of her latest album, "Be Myself." She is performing a series of headlining shows and appearing at several festivals, as well as taking part in Willie Nelson's Outlaw Tour. Crow will also perform at this year's Farm Aid. Tickets for Farm Aid go on sale at 10 a.m. ET June 23 at: https://blackbirdpresents.com/outlaw-music-festival/.
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Tue, Jun 13th 2017 10:55 am
Organizers report the ninth annual "Labor's Night at the Races" to benefit United Way of Greater Niagara was a great success. The money raised will go a long way to benefit United Way and its funded programs to serve those in need.
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Tue, Jun 13th 2017 10:55 am
The largest health fair in America will once again be coming to communities across the country. During Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday, June 17, Walmart will offer free health screenings in its more than 4,600 locations across the country, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.
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Tue, Jun 13th 2017 10:50 am
After a trek in Europe, Bethel Music's "Worship Nights" tour has returned to the U.S. alongside opener Housefires. The extended nights of worship and ministry will visit New Orleans, Dallas, Denver, Chicago and more from June 10-20. Each night is a three-hour experience of worship, ministry and teaching from Bethel Church core pastors.
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Tue, Jun 13th 2017 10:50 am
The Lewiston Jazz Festival Inc. board of directors is looking for volunteers to assist with the 16th annual Northwest Jazz Festival, Lewiston, NY, to be held Friday, Aug. 25, and Saturday, Aug. 26. Volunteers are needed for parking, information tent, 50/50 sales, VIP reception and more.
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Tue, Jun 13th 2017 10:45 am
Artpark & Company and the Lorraine Goddard Dance Studio released this joint statement on Tuesday:
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Tue, Jun 13th 2017 10:45 am
Grand Funk Railroad will perform at the Ellicottville Summer Festival at 8 p.m. July 2. Doors open at 7 PM.
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Tue, Jun 13th 2017 10:45 am
UBMD Physicians' Group, the largest medical group in Western New York, has opened its newest UBMD Family Medicine location in the Conventus building on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. UBMD Family Medicine provides complete primary care services, including obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, adolescent and adult medicine, and geriatrics.
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Mon, Jun 12th 2017 03:05 pm
The fourth annual Hospice Gran Fondo, presented by M&T Bank, brought over 650 riders to Niagara County for the popular bicycle ride held to benefit Niagara Hospice. The event, held May 13, featured scenic routes through the Niagara Wine Trail and a post-ride party with wine tastings, food and live music.
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Mon, Jun 12th 2017 03:05 pm
In an ode to ABC's "Wide World of Sports," 100 TV stars from 14 different network and cable companies will take their athleticism to a new level as they compete - to feel "the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat" - in the revival of "Battle of the Network Stars," based on the '70s and '80s television pop-culture classic. The show premieres on Thursday, June 29 (9-10 p.m. EDT) on ABC.
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Mon, Jun 12th 2017 03:05 pm
Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello has announced his office, in coordination with the Niagara County Sheriff's Office department of traffic safety, the Town of Niagara Police Department and the Town of Lewiston Police Department, will host car seat safety checks this June.
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Mon, Jun 12th 2017 01:15 pm
Canisius College is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from Honeywell Hometown Solutions, the company's corporate citizenship initiative.
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Mon, Jun 12th 2017 01:10 pm
North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur G. Pappas announced the inaugural "Thursday's on the Water" concert event at a press conference in North Tonawanda's Gratwick Riverside Park last Thursday.
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Mon, Jun 12th 2017 01:10 pm
Artpark & Company has announced the schedule of Artpark Gallery exhibits for the 2017 summer. A series of "Artist Talks" and receptions will be offered every third Thursday of the month, from 6-8 p.m., in conjunction with each exhibit.
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Mon, Jun 12th 2017 01:05 pm
Best-selling author, speaker and role model Sadie Robertson announces her 16-city "Live Original" fall 2017 tour. The tour encourages tens of thousands of young adults "to live uniquely and be the person God made you to be."
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Mon, Jun 12th 2017 01:00 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced the winners of the first phase of the Cities for Responsible Investment and Strategic Enforcement ("Cities RISE") grant awards, an investment that will total more than $10 million over the next two years to 18 cities and towns across New York state. The program aims to innovatively address and transform blighted, vacant or poorly maintained problem properties through the use of housing and community data from various state agencies.
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