Sat, Feb 16th 2019 07:00 am
Peacefully at home, James Richard (Dick) Watkins entered into eternal rest.
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Sat, Feb 16th 2019 07:00 am
The new eatery Nikki's Eats in Sandy Beach was the vision not of its eponymous owner, Nikki Pelsoni, but her spouse.
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Sat, Feb 16th 2019 07:00 am
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics announced Feb. 7 that it and the Legislative Ethics Commission reached a settlement agreement, including a $10,000 fine, to resolve its investigation into violations of the Public Officers Law by former New York State Sen. Marc Panepinto for making unwanted sexual advances toward a staff member and attempting to obstruct JCOPE's ensuing investigation.
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Sat, Feb 16th 2019 07:00 am
Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick stopped by the Pfc. Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9249 on Tuesday, Feb. 12, to present a check for $5,000 to the VFW, American Legion and the DeGlopper Memorial Park Expansion Committee. These funds are from the 2018 Erie County budget and will go towards the expansion expenses.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2019 05:20 pm
Representatives from Price Rite Marketplace and the University at Buffalo football team donated 36 "sacks" of food to New Beginnings Food Pantry on Feb. 13 at Price Rite Marketplace of Amherst. The donation was a result of the football team's 36 sacks this season and included canned goods, fresh produce, rice, pasta and water.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2019 05:15 pm
Congressman Chris Collins announced the application period for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant program. Administered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the SAFER grant program is designed to help local fire departments and emergency management service providers to increase or maintain the number of trained, "frontline" firefighters available in their communities.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2019 05:15 pm
The Niagara County Legislature has designated Niagara County as a "Purple Heart County," through a resolution that recognizes and honors those who have received the Purple Heart Medal as a result of being wounded or killed in combat.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2019 05:15 pm
On March 16, the Erie County Agricultural Society will conduct a "Maple Extravaganza Tour" providing a behind-the-scenes look at Western New York's vibrant maple syrup industry. The four-hour tour, open to all ages, costs $20 per person and includes bus transportation to two local maple farms, a homecooked pancake breakfast, guided tours of two sugar bushes, and a maple cream "make & take" activity.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2019 05:15 pm
Recorded in front of nearly 40,000 young adults, Passion is unveiling "Step Into The Light" featuring Sean Curran today. Not initially on the January release of "Follow You Anywhere," the song's release comes in the midst of much anticipation and conversation after the song was debuted live at Passion 2019. That event drew audiences from across the globe filling arenas in Atlanta, Dallas and Washington, D.C.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2019 05:15 pm
LEDGER has released a brand-new single, "Completely," available now with Fair Trade Services.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2019 05:15 pm
Newly anointed EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner and multi-Platinum singer-songwriter John Legend has premiered the music video for his new single "Preach" via Columbia Records. Watch HERE. The video was directed by Dominique DeLeon and is inspiring viewers to action as the first of its kind to use YouTube's donate/fundraising feature in which viewers will be able to donate (via a donate button) to FREE AMERICA.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2019 05:15 pm
With 100 days until the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, NBC Sports announced Mike Tirico will serve as host of its first-ever coverage of the event. The 103rd Indy 500 from Indianapolis Motor Speedway will air at 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, May 26, on NBC - the first time the race has ever aired on the network after 54 years on ABC.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2019 05:15 pm
Each year, the incoming state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars selects a theme for the state commanders special project. During the 2017-18 period, then-Cmdr. Michael Burke's theme was homeless veterans. Each of the eight districts in the state of New York were asked to submit the names of organizations that assisted homeless veterans in their respective areas.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2019 05:15 pm
Maryland-based husband/wife duo Wild Harbors is set to bow their full-length debut, "Monument," on March 15. Produced by Andrew Osenga (Laura Story, Caedmon's Call), the alt-pop singer/songwriter collection features 10 story-driven tracks wrapped in memorable melodies and warm harmonies.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2019 02:00 pm
Christopher M. Shores II of Grand Island entered into rest Feb. 12, 2019.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2019 07:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the community at the annual Chamber Gala awards dinner, to be held at Niagara Falls Country Club on Thursday, May 9. The chamber board of directors will present awards for Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year honorees in the Lewiston, Youngstown, Ransomville and Sanborn communities.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2019 12:15 am
It's been 34 years since the Lewiston-Porter Lancers boys basketball team last hoisted a Niagara Frontier League title.
Thursday night, the Lancers reset that number back down to zero, as the team defeated Niagara Falls, 75-71, to win the 2018-19 Niagara Frontier League title.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 10:55 pm
Thursday night, the Grand Island Vikings defeated the Lockport Lions, 45-33 in the Niagara Frontier League title game at Lockport High School.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:35 pm
Special Olympics New York and the Golisano Foundation on Thursday announced a $265,000 grant to support the expansion of Unified Champion School (UCS) programming in the Western, Genesee and Central New York regions over the next three years.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:25 pm
Recently, the Town of Niagara Business and Professional Association honored winners at its annual awards dinner, Jan. 30.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:20 pm
Taking a cue from what he gets asked about most from fans, a desire to have some fun and to live out the golden rule, multi-Platinum and Grammy-nominated Skillet frontman John Cooper has officially launched his "Cooper Stuff" podcast.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:20 pm
Justin Trainor, an artist and physical therapy assistant at The McGuire Group's Northgate Health Care Facility, will be the featured artist at an art show titled Enter the Artist, running from Feb. 25 through March 11 at the facility.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:20 pm
In a news conference on Capitol Hill, Congress members Brian Higgins (NY-26), John Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02) and Peter Welch (VT-AL) announced plans to introduce the Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act. The legislation will expand access to Medicare to allow those aged 50-64 to buy into the program, providing millions more Americans who are more likely to have pre-existing conditions and face premium increases as they near retirement with an option for affordable health care.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:20 pm
The Western New York Law Center is expanding its Niagara County consumer debt defense legal clinic to include sessions held in North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:15 pm
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:15 pm
Key Private Bank, the wealth management division of KeyCorp, was recognized by Private Asset Management Magazine for "Best private wealth manager client service - over $5 billion." This award is designed to honor industry-leading firms with over $5 billion in assets under management providing best-in-class services and innovative wealth management solutions to clients. PAM is a leading publication that reports on the wealth management and family office industry.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:15 pm
The North Tonawanda High School Fine Arts Department recently announced that senior Samuel Fesmire was recognized for his outstanding work of art on display at Daemen College's 50th annual All-High Exhibition, which is shown through Feb. 22 in the Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Gallery.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:15 pm
The next meeting of the Buffalo and Erie County Greenway Fund Standing Committee will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, 726 Exchange St., Suite 525, Buffalo. The meeting is open to the public. The agenda includes presentations by applicants who are seeking Greenway project funding in the current round of requests.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:15 pm
Swift momentum continues for the hammer-swinging, tune-singing viral sensations The Singing Contractors as fans and critics resonate with the infectious duo's uplifting release "Working on a Building, Hymns & Gospel Classics" with Gaither Music Group.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:15 pm
Hulu and Lionsgate announced "Unbanned: The Legend of AJ1," the true story of how Air Jordan 1 (AJ1) transcended sport to become a global phenomenon, will stream exclusively on Hulu.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:10 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education meeting to be held on Feb. 27, will begin at 6 p.m. with an anticipated executive session.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:10 pm
North Tonawanda police officer and Marine Corps veteran Erik A. Herbert formally announced his candidacy for 7th District Niagara County Legislature. This includes the Gratwick Park area of North Tonawanda and a large portion of the Town of Wheatfield.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:10 pm
Let the games begin: Six teams of elite "Jeopardy!" contestants are set to face off in the "Jeopardy! All-Star Games," presented by Consumer Cellular. Starting Wednesday, Feb. 20, fans will have the chance to see their favorite players join forces and play "Jeopardy!" like it's never been played before: in teams.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:10 pm
AAA Western and Central New York announced its Four Diamond restaurant winners. Three restaurants in the Western and Central New York region were awarded the prestigious distinction of Four Diamond status.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:10 pm
"There Can Be Only One Highlander Club": Despite Beverly wanting the two boys to bond, Adam and Johnny Atkins compete for the head of the "Highlander Club" at school. Meanwhile, Barry tries to keep him and JTP from the same fate of Murray falling out of touch with his high school friends on an all-new episode of "The Goldbergs," airing Wednesday, Feb. 20 (8 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:10 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will hold its next business blender at Cask + Cow, 840 Center St., Lewiston. The winter networking event will take place from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21. It gives businesses and community leaders a chance to converse and make connections in a casual setting.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 04:05 pm
Last Saturday, the Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons wrestling team had five wrestlers crowned as Section VI champions during the New York State Public High School Athletic Association's 69th annual Section VI Wrestling Championships and 56th annual state qualifier at Starpoint High School.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 03:55 pm
Niagara Falls resident Donna Morgan, activities director at Elderwood Residences at Wheatfield, was one of four staff members recognized as an Elderwood 2018 Service Excellence Award winner.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 03:50 pm
On Friday, Feb. 15, Niagara-Wheatfield High School, 2292 Saunders Settlement, will once again do its due diligence for those in need in the community.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2019 03:45 pm
The Town of Wheatfield Recreation Department and Lions Club participated in the annual Winterfest at the Youth Center near Town Hall on Saturday, Feb. 9.
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