Wed, Nov 23rd 2016 03:00 pm
Like Buddy the Elf, a group of friends is helping spread Christmas cheer around North Tonawanda. As they build their display and great ready for their busy holiday season, like Santa busy at his workshop, they want to let everyone know carolers are coming to town.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2016 02:00 pm
What better way to end the year than with Christmas cheer? Food is the one essential variable that brings people together during the holiday season.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2016 02:00 pm
Every year on Thanksgiving, stores all around the U.S. open for the biggest shopping day of the year. On Black Friday, people flock to stores around their area for special offers by retailers. It is noted as the first day of traditional Christmas shopping, because the prices and deals are exceptional this time of year.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2016 02:00 pm
It was not just another weekday morning for the residents of Bethlehem Park, as they woke up to see a massive black cloud covering the sky. It happened to be coming from their neighboring steel plant, now known as Steel Works Industrial Park.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2016 01:30 pm
Before both Melvin and Elton were even born, their parents, Edwin and Lily DeVantier, opened the stand in front of their house at 2761 Niagara Falls Blvd.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2016 01:00 pm
If you live in Western New York, chances are you probably haven't heard of the local, alternative band The Stock Car Boys. There isn't anything wrong with that, as the band is relatively new and has a small following, but the band is gaining a following nonetheless.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2016 01:00 pm
Niagara University has produced many grand musicals in the past. In a typical production, the set is elaborate, the costumes are heavily decorated, and numerous actors are present onstage.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2016 01:00 pm
As a young girl, Rachael Buchanan had an inner passion for the stage. Never was there a defining moment that particularly sparked Buchanan's interest in acting, but an underlying feeling from within that she just couldn't ignore.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2016 12:00 pm
College can be heavily stressful. The workload given each week is massive, homework and exams are tremendously difficult, not to mention trying to balance all of this and a social life. Take into consideration juggling a sport.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2016 12:00 pm
Niagara University's Alliance has an annual program called "Awesome People Say Awesome Things," or APSAT, that encourages students to get involved with a community they might not necessarily have previously been in.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2016 11:00 am
"This season I've been trying to remind myself during practice of the immense happiness I felt after winning MAACs my sophomore year. Keeping this feeling in my head helps remind me of what I'm working so hard towards," Julia Casolo said after finishing off a challenging afternoon practice.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2016 08:20 am
The votes from Nov. 21 were combined along with the judges' points from the "24-Hour Fusion Challenge" to determine the winner. At the end of the night at The Grove, Laurie Hernandez and Val Chmerkovskiy were crowned season 23 champions and presented with the coveted Mirrorball trophy.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2016 08:15 am
"Dancing with the Stars' " newest Mirrorball trophy winner, Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez, will join her partner Val Chmerkovskiy this winter in "Dancing with the Stars: Live! - We Came to Dance" tour.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2016 08:15 am
Al Roker, the weather anchor for NBC's "Today," and Hoda Kotb, co-host of "Today's" fourth hour, will welcome 2017 co-hosting NBC's live, high-definition coverage of the 128th Rose Parade from Pasadena, California, on Monday, Jan. 2 (11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET).
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2016 08:15 am
A retired Niagara County Sheriff's deputy was appointed 3rd District coroner on Tuesday at a short meeting of the Niagara County Legislature.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2016 08:00 am
This presidential election had an outcome many did not expect, in this election the 70-year-old billionaire known for his phrase "You're fired" that lost three of out three debates, has no political background or experience to qualify him to be president won the presidency.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2016 08:00 am
On Friday, Nov. 11, the Niagara University women's basketball team opened up their season with a home opener against St. Bonaventure.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2016 07:00 am
The Gallagher Center on the campus of Niagara University has seen its share of great college basketball since its opening in 1949.
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2016 04:10 pm
Tiffani Thiessen will host friends for a holiday party full of classic Christmas dishes, delicious desserts and, of course, cocktails on the holiday special "Christmas at Tiffani's" on Sunday, Dec. 4 (8 p.m. ET), on Cooking Channel.
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2016 04:05 pm
County economic development officials and municipal leaders have a simple message for local shoppers ahead of Black Friday: Spend locally, and you'll see a return on your investment.
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2016 03:55 pm
Jennifer Gallo, a senior communication studies major at Niagara University, received the May C. Randazzo Memorial Scholarship from the Buffalo/Niagara chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2016 03:45 pm
Last year, the Niagara Law Center combined a unique recipe of holiday party, legal seminar, swearing-in ceremony and toy drive. The goal was to collect as many toys as possible for the children of Niagara County.
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2016 03:45 pm
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, Pegula Sports and Entertainment will join Unyts to host the One Buffalo community blood drive in the Lexus Club at KeyBank Center.
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2016 03:45 pm
Duran Duran bassist John Taylor and drummer Roger Taylor collaborated with at-risk youth from the charity Road Recovery to produce, mix and record an original dance-rock song, "No Rewind," which premieres today on RollingStone.com.
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2016 03:45 pm
The Association of Film Commissioners International has announced Buffalo/Niagara Film Commissioner Tim Clark was elected to the organization's board of directors.
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2016 03:30 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz has announced a public meeting to be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, at the Erie County Fire Training Academy to discuss the county's broadband internet study.
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2016 03:30 pm
Food Network celebrates the first day of 2017 with Anne Burrell, Rachael Ray and a brand-new roster of hapless cooks in the return of primetime series "Worst Cooks in America" on Sunday, Jan. 1 (9 p.m. ET).
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2016 03:30 pm
Sixteen celebrities will compete for their favorite charities on "The New Celebrity Apprentice" as it shifts to Los Angeles where twice-elected California governor, successful businessman and international movie superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger reigns over the boardroom.
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2016 03:10 pm
The Hard Rock Cafe, Niagara Falls, USA, will be closed Thursday in order to provide a special Thanksgiving dinner - and gifts - to those served by Community Missions. In total, Hard Rock will serve more than 300 people, providing each guest with a full dinner and items such as bedding, toiletries and/or winter clothing.
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2016 10:35 am
Alarm System Reviews recently ranked Lewiston as the third "Safest Place to Live" in the state of New York.
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Mon, Nov 21st 2016 08:35 pm
The Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees on Monday approved Ellicott Development's site plan, a proposal to build a 4.1-acre, multimillion-dollar mixed-use plaza on the corner of Center, North Eighth and Onondaga streets. Trustee Dan Gibson was the lone dissenting vote.
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Mon, Nov 21st 2016 04:05 pm
The Kiwanis Club of Lewiston held its annual Steve Washuta Clam Bake this past summer and raised $5,000 for the Steve Washuta Cardiac Center at Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
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Mon, Nov 21st 2016 12:45 pm
Multiplatinum recording artist Josh Groban has release the holiday song "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" on Warner Bros. Records.
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Mon, Nov 21st 2016 12:45 pm
With repeated and extended deployments and frequent relocations, the families of many junior enlisted service members and wounded warriors face financial hardships and must forgo spending money on gifts.
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Mon, Nov 21st 2016 12:45 pm
As the first significant snowfall of the season appears in Western New York, American Medical Response reminds residents that traffic accidents, recreational injuries, slip-and-falls and shoveling-related heart attacks pose increased risks.
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Mon, Nov 21st 2016 12:20 pm
Tragically, cars strike many animals each year. Although the injuries are not always fatal, animals can put a serious dent in your vehicle, if not destroy it completely.
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Mon, Nov 21st 2016 12:15 pm
24 percent of weather-related crashes occur on snowy, slushy or icy roads. AAA Western and Central New York wants to prepare drivers with winter driving tips to keep everyone safe on the road during this storm.
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Mon, Nov 21st 2016 12:15 pm
The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline is now $2.14 per gallon, down 3 cents from last week. The New York State average is $2.37 per gallon, down 2 cents from last week. A year ago, the state average was $2.33.
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Mon, Nov 21st 2016 12:10 pm
The French phrase "feu de joie" will roll off tongues and linger in memories after Old Fort Niagara's "Castle by Candlelight" (set for 6:30-8:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 and 10), where visitors will welcome the holiday season in the spirit of the 1700s.
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Mon, Nov 21st 2016 07:00 am
The Pet Stuff Store, Niagara Falls' only locally owned pet supply store, is now open for business. 
Owner Marcia Massaro began creating this business when she retired after 20 years from her job as a public housing manager. Massaro said she wanted to follow her passion for pets, and open her own pet store to provide for them.
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