Fri, Feb 22nd 2013 03:15 pm
The 10th annual USPA Red Brick Bench Press Championship drew 135 weightlifters to Buffalo's Connecticut Street Armory last Saturday, Feb. 16, to raise funds for the Friends and Family of Western New York Military.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2013 03:15 pm
Travelers from Mongolia visited the Town of Niagara Town Hall last week. From left are Mongolian Olympic champions Naidan Tuvshinbayar (judo) and Munkhsailhan Usukhbayar (wrestling) Town of Niagara Supervisor Steve Richards; and Pagva Bira, Ph.D., chairman of the National Authority Police Force (Khuch) Bayanzurkh District, Mongolia.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2013 02:50 pm
Thursday night, the first group of "American Idol" guy semifinalists performed on the stage of Cirque du Soleil's Beatles LOVE Theatre at The Mirage. After another dramatic round of deliberations, judges Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban announced the first five guys who will join the first five girls in this season's Top 20.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2013 02:45 pm
Multiple Academy Award winners Jack Nicholson and Dustin Hoffman will present on this year's Oscar telecast, show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced Friday.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2013 02:45 pm
Niagara University's "What's On Your Mind?" advertising campaign garnered a silver medal in a national competition of college and university marketing materials.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2013 02:45 pm
The Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School Drama Club presents the witty, fast-paced musical revue, "EXTRA! EXTRA!"
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2013 02:45 pm
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2013 02:45 pm
Three pastry chefs will go head-to-head in Verona next month to see who will win the title of American Culinary Federation Northeast Region Pastry Chef of the Year, sponsored by Plugrá European-Style Butter.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2013 02:35 pm
Western New York's top high school hockey teams will face off for the 29th annual Super Sunday High School Hockey Championships, scheduled to occur over two days next week - Monday, Feb. 25, and Tuesday, Feb. 26 - at First Niagara Center.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2013 02:35 pm
From March 21-26, Niagara University Theatre will present Moliere's delightful French comedy, "The Learned Ladies," directed by Dr. C. Henrik Borgstrom, an associate professor of French and chair of Niagara University's department of modern and classical languages. This timeless masterpiece, translated and adapted by Freyda Thomas, spotlights a well-to-do household that is thrown into comic upheaval when an imposter arrives.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2013 02:35 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has released a proposed environmental incentive policy, which is aimed at improving practices at businesses, local governments and other regulated entities to better protect the environment and prevent pollution, Commissioner Joe Martens announced. A public comment period on the draft policy has begun and extends through April 22.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2013 11:25 am
The spring Fashion Week 2013 took place Feb. 7-14 in New York. Fashion Week is a time where the most popular designers collaborate to share a sneak-peek of styles for the upcoming spring season.
If you are a fashion buff, you may be wondering what is going to be in style for this spring? Here is a sampling of what leading fashion experts predict for spring.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2013 07:00 am
State University of New York Empire State College will hold public information sessions about its associate and bachelor's degree programs at its Niagara Frontier Center, Appletree Business Park, 2875 Union Road, Cheektowaga, on:
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2013 07:00 am
The Buffalo Niagara Sales & Marketing Executives will honor Russell J. Salvatore, president and CEO of Russell's Steaks, Chops and More Restaurant and Salvatore's Grand Hotel, as Executive of the Year at its annual Elite Sales & Marketing Awards.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2013 07:00 am
New York's Discover Clean & Safe Boats - equipped with all the gear required and recommended for legal, safe, and environmentally friendly boating in New York waters - will be at the Buffalo Bills Boat Show Feb. 27 through March 3 at the Buffalo Bills Healthy Zone Fieldhouse in Orchard Park.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 04:25 pm
"Robin's Journey" takes viewers on a candid, inspiring and intimate journey inside Robin Roberts' challenging fight against myelodysplastic syndrome, a rare blood disorder.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 04:20 pm
NBC has announced that versatile entertainer and former Spice Girl Melanie Brown (or "Mel B") will join the network's top-rated summer series "America's Got Talent" as a judge, and will take her place alongside fellow judges Howie Mandel and Howard Stern beginning this summer.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 04:20 pm
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier has announced that forward Kevin Porter has been recalled from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 04:20 pm
The Buffalo Sabres will host a series of game-night autograph signings at First Niagara Center throughout the remainder of the season.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 04:20 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-C-Lewiston, criticized legislation Thursday that has been introduced by a New York City assemblyman.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 04:15 pm
Statement from State Sen. Mark Grisanti:
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 04:15 pm
Wednesday from Las Vegas, the first "American Idol" group of girl semifinalists performed on the stage of Cirque du Soleil's Beatles LOVE Theatre at The Mirage.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 04:10 pm
Oscar show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron have announced that Kristin Chenoweth and Seth MacFarlane will participate in a special show-closing musical performance.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 04:10 pm
Academy Award nominees, presenters and performers arriving on the red carpet on "Oscar Sunday," Feb. 24, will be greeted by entertainment and sports reporter Chris Connelly, the Academy has announced. This will be Connelly's first stint as the Academy's red carpet greeter.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 04:05 pm
World-renowned rock group Bon Jovi will perform their lead single "Because We Can" from the upcoming album, "What About Now" on "American Idol" Thursday, March 14 (8 p.m.) on FOX.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 04:00 pm
The NBC Sports Group's coverage of the third iteration of "Hockey Day in America" this past Sunday scored with viewers as the second game of its doubleheader on NBC was up 31 percent compared to last season, while NBC Sports Network's evening game was up 200 percent vs. a comparable 2012 game.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 04:00 pm
CBS News takes a sharp look at the glitz and glamour, heartaches and successes of the entertainment world in the special "Vanity Fair's Hollywood," to be broadcast Monday, Feb. 23 (10 p.m.), on the CBS Television Network.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 04:00 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, drew a line in the sand Wednesday with the Public Service Commission regarding its proposals to raise statewide energy rates by nearly $1 billion. He said this increase would plunder hydropower revenue from Western New York in its ongoing proceeding to evaluate contingency plans in the event of the closure of the Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan, N.Y.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 04:00 pm
As schools across Niagara County begin in earnest putting their school budgets together, the Niagara USA Chamber is urging them to stay within the state's property tax cap. The county's leading business organization has said it will publicly and actively oppose any budget that exceeds the cap.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 04:00 pm
City of North Tonawanda Mayor Robert G. Ortt announced Wednesday he will seek a second term as mayor of the City of North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 04:00 pm
Niagara Hospice is looking to grow the number of volunteer services the organization provides to hospice patients. It has launched a volunteer campaign to recruit dedicated and compassionate individuals looking for fulfilling volunteer experiences that truly make a difference - qualities all hospice volunteers are known for.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 04:00 pm
Academy Award winner Jane Fonda will join Jennifer Garner, Kristen Stewart and Kerry Washington to present on the Oscar telecast, show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced Thursday.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 04:00 pm
Jim Drew along with Humble Soul returns to The Lighthouse Café, 555 Davison Road, Lockport, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 03:55 pm
Academy Award winners Jennifer Hudson, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Russell Crowe join this year's Oscar nominees Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway along with Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Aaron Tveit, Samantha Barks and Helena Bonham Carter in a celebration honoring movie musicals of the past decade, show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 12:05 pm
REVIEW: Why not try something new for dinner tonight? Head out to the village of Lewiston to one of its local gems, Carmelo's Restaurant.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 10:40 am
The Niagara University men's basketball and hockey teams are creating increased interest on campus. Both programs are in first place in their respective conferences, and students are certainly taking notice of the success each team is having.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 08:55 am
The Niagara Tourism & Convention Corp. has announced the popular "Today with Kathie Lee & Hoda" will offer the Niagara USA destination as a prize for a vacation, Thursday morning on their celebrated show.
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Wed, Feb 20th 2013 06:25 pm
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced late Wednesday afternoon that Lindy Ruff was relieved of his duties as head coach of the Buffalo Sabres. Regier also announced that Ron Rolston will serve as the interim head coach of the Sabres, beginning with the team's game against Toronto on Thursday, and continuing through the remainder of the season.
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Wed, Feb 20th 2013 06:00 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will honor 10 businesses and individuals at the annual Chamber Awards Gala on Friday, May 17, at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston.
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Wed, Feb 20th 2013 09:25 am
On Feb. 13, the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy awarded certificates of completion to the 14 men and women who comprised the 15th and most recent graduating class of the NCLEA's basic corrections course.
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