Thu, Jun 8th 2017 11:40 am
The Kenan Center House gallery, Lockport, will present the exhibit, "Masterworks: Watercolors from the Gerald Mead Collection," June 25 through July 30.
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Thu, Jun 8th 2017 11:40 am
With the support of a $400,000 grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), a University at Buffalo researcher will investigate how therapeutic antibodies are handled in the human lung.
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Thu, Jun 8th 2017 11:35 am
Niagara Hospice is warning potential donors to closely check any mailed solicitations they receive asking for money to support hospice care locally.
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Thu, Jun 8th 2017 11:35 am
Multiplatinum award-winning rock band Lifehouse will release their first hits compilation, "Lifehouse: Greatest Hits," on CD and all digital retailers July 14. The 18-track selection will include a multitude of their chart-topping hits, including "You and Me," "First Time", "Halfway Gone," "Hurricane" and "Hanging by a Moment," which was the most played radio track of 2001.
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Thu, Jun 8th 2017 11:35 am
The Afters have garnered their sixth No. 1 with their latest, "Shadows," earning the top spot on the Billboard Christian rock chart, while the single continues to clip the Billboard hot AC chart, hitting No. 7 this week.
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Thu, Jun 8th 2017 11:35 am
Reunion Records/Sony Music Entertainment announces the release of Tauren Well's new solo LP, "Hills And Valleys." The digital-only deluxe edition features 15 songs and releases June 23. A physical version of the album, featuring 11 songs, will debut July 21.
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Thu, Jun 8th 2017 11:30 am
Students entering grades 7 through 12 in the fall are invited to attend "Hand in Hand, Powered by AT&T," a tech and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math) experience for teens with a special dual purpose.
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Thu, Jun 8th 2017 11:00 am
Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello, R-C-I-Ref-Niagara Falls, joined his Assembly minority colleagues in presenting a package of ethics reforms, which focus on creating greater transparency within state government. The package includes legislation that would create greater oversight of state economic development programs, end bid-rigging, and place term limits on legislative leaders and committee chairs.
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Thu, Jun 8th 2017 11:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University will offer free Sunday afternoon tours throughout June and July. Each tour will focus on a different topic and museum exhibit.
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Thu, Jun 8th 2017 11:00 am
The Niagara River Greenway Commission will meet on Tuesday, July 18, to determine the consistency of the 55th round of projects. The meeting will take place at 3 p.m. at the Clubhouse of Beaver Island State Park, 2136 W. Oakfield Road, Grand Island.
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Thu, Jun 8th 2017 10:55 am
The Grand Island Class of 1967 50th reunion committee has been hard at work on lining things up for Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 6-8.
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Thu, Jun 8th 2017 10:55 am
ESPN's "Monday Night Football" will feature the return of its iconic anthem this fall when legendary country singer Hank Williams Jr. kicks off the weekly Monday primetime game by asking NFL fans: "Are You Ready for Some Football?"
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Thu, Jun 8th 2017 10:35 am
Empire State Development on Wednesday announced Strategic Financial Solutions LLC, a leading financial services firm headquartered in New York City, will open a 60,000-square-foot contact center in Amherst and hire more than 1,500 client servicing and sales consultant positions. The company will also grow its existing Manhattan office by more than 10 percent.
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Thu, Jun 8th 2017 10:35 am
The Niagara County Legislature's top public safety official welcomed hundreds of first responders from around the nation to Buffalo on Tuesday, delivering opening remarks at the National Homeland Security Conference.
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Thu, Jun 8th 2017 10:35 am
Christina Custode performed during the Roswell Film Festival to capacity crowds, and then won a Rossy Award for Best Singer Songwriter.
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Thu, Jun 8th 2017 09:40 am
The United Way of Greater Niagara held its "Day of Caring" on Wednesday. As part of the initiative, volunteers worked at the Casey House, located on 710 Cedar Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Jun 7th 2017 07:00 am
This weekend, the Niagara Pioneer Soccer League will hold its annual Niagara Pioneer Soccer League International Tournament. Now in its 33rd year, the tournament will offer soccer, soccer and more soccer July 8 and 9 on the fields at Fort Niagara State Park in Youngstown.
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Tue, Jun 6th 2017 03:25 pm
The Western New York Power Proceeds Allocation Board voted Tuesday to recommend $1.6 million in funding to Moog Inc. The funding would pay for a portion of costs associated with its Niagara Falls renovation/expansion project.
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Tue, Jun 6th 2017 02:50 pm
Fourth-graders from Grabiarz School #79 visited the Village of Lewiston and The Silo Restaurant on Tuesday. They are reading "Freedom Crossing" as part of their English Language Arts/social studies curriculum, and were given the chance to visit some of the landmarks up close and personal.
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Tue, Jun 6th 2017 11:00 am
On Monday, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello joined his colleagues in welcoming the students who were awarded the New York State Conference of Italian-American Legislators' academic and athletic scholarships.
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Tue, Jun 6th 2017 11:00 am
J. Fitzgerald Group, a full-service integrated marketing communications company serving local, regional and international clients, invites applications for its 10th anniversary CreateAthon, an annual 24-hour event that provides free advertising and marketing services to area nonprofit organizations. The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. June 12. Forms can be completed at jfitzgeraldgroup.com/createathon.
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Tue, Jun 6th 2017 10:55 am
New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs, R-60th, announced the passage by the full Senate of a bill he sponsored (S5791) that provides mandate relief for local governments by allowing them to tailor the implementation of regulatory requirements to their individual municipalities specific needs and capabilities.
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Tue, Jun 6th 2017 10:55 am
By the year 2020, it's estimated that only 3 percent of the 1.4 million computer science jobs in the U.S. will be held by women. The Girls Coding Project wants to change that.
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Tue, Jun 6th 2017 10:50 am
The Buffalo Audubon Society has presented its 2017 Henry J. Kord Conservation Award to New York Sea Grant Coastal Education Specialist Helen M. Domske. The award is given only to those who make a very significant contribution to the conservation of Western New York natural resources, according to the announcement by the Buffalo Audubon Society.
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Tue, Jun 6th 2017 10:05 am
Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullin will bring The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 to Orchard Park's New Era Field on Tuesday, Sept. 5.
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Mon, Jun 5th 2017 09:25 pm
"Live with Kelly and Ryan" visited Niagara Falls, Ontario, over the weekend, and filmed two shows Monday from the Oakes Garden Theatre. Panoramic views of the American and Horseshoe Falls provided the backdrop for both editions of "Live," and the hosts took time to explore some of the popular tourist attractions.
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Mon, Jun 5th 2017 07:40 pm
Freshman Niagara County lawmaker Becky Wydysh launched her re-election campaign on Monday, pledging to "continue working for my neighbors in Lewiston and Wheatfield and for families all over our county."
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Mon, Jun 5th 2017 05:40 pm
New York State Sen. Rob Ortt, R-C-I-North Tonawanda, on Monday announced the approval of a $750,000 state grant for Big Thunder Brewing Co., which will be located in The Summit in Wheatfield.
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Mon, Jun 5th 2017 03:05 pm
City of Niagara Falls residents are invited to participate in a free voucher program offered through Niagara County to help dispose of household hazardous waste. The voucher program will replace past hazardous waste drop-off events, as the county will no longer hold drop-off days in the City of Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Jun 5th 2017 02:55 pm
On Oct. 11, Bill Murray and Jan Vogler bring "New Worlds" to Kleinhans Music Hall. The simple title speaks to both the project's origins as a collaboration between two different artistic worlds, and to the theme of the project itself.
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Mon, Jun 5th 2017 02:50 pm
"Little Big Shots: Forever Young" kicks off Wednesday, June 21 (8 p.m. ET/PT), with five phenomenal young-at-heart seniors and a special guest appearance by America's favorite senior, Betty White.
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Mon, Jun 5th 2017 02:50 pm
Together, Country Music icons Wynonna and Naomi Judd made musical history throughout their career, receiving eight gold and eight platinum records, selling over 20 million albums and scoring 20 Top 10 hits between 1984-90. Now, Curb Records is excited to bring fans the ultimate collection of those years together.
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Mon, Jun 5th 2017 02:35 pm
Town of Niagara Supervisor Lee Wallace has released the full schedule for the 2017 "Music Mania Mondays" free concert events.
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Mon, Jun 5th 2017 02:35 pm
Outdated car seat laws in New York put young children at risk of injury, according to a new analysis by AAA New York State. From 2011-15, a 1-year-old child was injured in a traffic crash in New York once per day, on average - equivalent to 1,896 injuries over the five-year-period.
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Mon, Jun 5th 2017 02:35 pm
Urging the Federal Communications Commission to crack down on the national onslaught of robocall messages, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey and Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear opposed a petition requesting that so-called "ringless robocalls" be exempt from consumer protections under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
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Mon, Jun 5th 2017 02:25 pm
Human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai will speak at the University at Buffalo on Tuesday, Sept. 19, in Alumni Arena on the UB North Campus as the first speaker in the 31st annual Distinguished Speakers Series.
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Mon, Jun 5th 2017 02:20 pm
A new research grant will allow a Niagara University senior to determine why Niagara Falls may lag behind comparable stateside tourist destinations when it comes to eradicating poverty and growing its tourism economy.
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Mon, Jun 5th 2017 02:20 pm
Now in its 12th year, the Marty Violante Memorial Golf Classic tournament will take place Monday, July 17, at the Niagara Frontier Country Club. This year's tournament will honor the late Jack Brundage.
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Sat, Jun 3rd 2017 11:25 am
Renowned actor and film star Dwier Brown, best known for his role as Kevin Costner's father in the classic film "Field of Dreams," will make a special Buffalo appearance as part of an ongoing national tour for his book, "If You Built It...A Book About Fathers, Fate, and Field of Dreams."
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Sat, Jun 3rd 2017 11:25 am
YMCA Buffalo Niagara will collect old, worn American flags ready for retirement from Sunday, June 4, to Saturday, June 10.
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