Thu, Jan 10th 2019 04:10 pm
Applications for the 2019 Native American handicraft sales permits are now available for the summer season at Niagara Falls State Park.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 03:30 pm
At 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, the Tonawanda Coke soil study team will host a community meeting to update the public about the progress of the study. This will include sharing information on geographic areas where contaminants of interest have been found. The meeting will be held at the Tonawanda Middle/High School auditorium at 150 Hinds St., City of Tonawanda.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 03:20 pm
The Tourism Board of Newfane is hosting an admission-free showcase of the town's businesses, attractions, organizations and events from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at the Olcott Firehall, 1691 Lockport-Olcott Road, Olcott.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 03:00 pm
Inter-Community Services announced Erin Howard of Wilson as the new executive director. ICS is the parent organization of Care-n-Share Food Pantry and Wear-n-Share Clothing Closet.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 03:00 pm
A fleet of 12 historic and majestic tall ships from harbors across the U.S., Canada, Spain and the South Pacific will grace Canalside, Riverwalk and Erie Basin Marina for Buffalo's inauguration as a host port of the Tall Ships Challenge Great Lakes 2019 race from Toronto to Buffalo on July 4-7.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 02:35 pm
Holding a best-ever 100 percent of "The Goldbergs'" lead-in at 8:30 p.m. (tied with the "Speechless" debut retention), the premiere of "Schooled" topped ABC's most recent series debut in the half-hour by 18 percent in adults 18-49, besting last year's midseason opener of "Alex, Inc." (1.1/5 on March 28). In addition, the new ABC comedy delivered the Net's best series performance in the half-hour in 1 year. "Schooled" opened at No. 1 in its time slot among adults 18-49 (tied w/NBC's "Chicago Med").
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 02:35 pm
NFL touchdown pass leader Patrick Mahomes and the AFC's No. 1 seed Kansas City Chiefs (12-4) host Andrew Luck and the No. 6 Indianapolis Colts (11-6) in the NFL Divisional Playoffs from Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium this Saturday, Jan. 12, at 4:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Coverage begins at 3 p.m. with a special 90-minute playoff edition of "Football Night in America," the most-watched studio show in sports.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 02:35 pm
JJ Heller's latest, "I Dream Of You (Vol. II)," is available now. Appealing to parent and child alike, the stirring 15-song collection of timeless covers and lullabies is comprised of songs from the '50s through today, including favorites "Here Comes the Sun," "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "Edelweiss," along with three brand-new originals.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 02:35 pm
One of the nation's leading landscape architecture firms, Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA), will be in Buffalo on Jan. 17 to launch the conceptual design phase of the Imagine LaSalle park redesign project.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 02:35 pm
The Breast Cancer Network of WNY (BCN) presented a donation of $10,000 for metastatic breast cancer research to the Research Initiative Fund of the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester on Dec. 5, 2018. The donation will be used to help fund the coalition's annual grant awards to scientific researchers in Central and Western New York who are specifically studying metastatic breast cancer.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 02:30 pm
Bringing together the region's farming community and the services necessary for daily operations is the goal of the ninth annual Western New York Farm Show, set for Jan. 31 through Feb. 2 at the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg. The exposition is sponsored by the Erie County Agricultural Society.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 02:30 pm
"Mental Samurai," a new competition series that pushes every aspect of human intelligence and mental agility, debuts Tuesday, Feb. 26 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on FOX. Hosted and produced by Rob Lowe, from A. Smith & Co. Productions, Warner Horizon Unscripted & Alternative Television and Apploff Entertainment, the show is the first-ever obstacle course ... for the mind.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 02:30 pm
Disney Channel has ordered a second season of the high-flying animated series "Star Wars Resistance" for a fall 2019 premiere. The series follows Kazuda Xiono ("Kaz"), a young pilot recruited by the Resistance for a top-secret mission to spy on the growing threat of the First Order.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 02:30 pm
Fear and anger related to the 2016 presidential election and climate change, one of the campaign's major issues, had different effects on the way conservatives and liberals processed information about the two topics, according to the results of a study by a University at Buffalo communication researcher.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 02:30 pm
Bowyer & Bow/Capitol Christian Music Group artist, songwriter and worship leader Pat Barrett has recently released a multitrack single of his song "Build My Life," which is also currently going for adds at radio. It was the most added single this week with 34 adds out of the box. The multitrack single featured a radio, studio and live versions along with a rendition featuring Cory Asbury.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 02:30 pm
While Jan. 14 may be known as "National Clean Off Your Desk Day," H&R Block is working to do the exact opposite by hosting a "Stock the Desk" event nationwide. The school supply drive benefits students and supports teachers at schools across the country. From crayons to notebooks, pencils and pens, H&R Block wants to make sure teachers and their students have the needed supplies to be effective every day of the year.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 02:30 pm
"Just Say Jesus" and "God Is On The Move" hitmakers 7eventh Time Down return March 1 with "Brand New Day," the band's anticipated fourth BEC studio recording. Featuring 10 tracks, six of which were produced by 7eventh Time Down frontman Mikey Howard, the project also showcases production contributions from Grammy Award-winner Theron "Neff-U" Feemster (Michael Jackson, Mary J. Blige), Ian Eskelin (Francesca Battistelli, Sidewalk Prophets) and Colby Wedgeworth (Tauren Wells, Zach Williams).
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 02:30 pm
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper has opened enrollment for the spring 2019 water academy course, running Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30pm, Jan. 26 through May 18.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 02:00 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced $3 million is available in the first round of the state's newly consolidated invasive species grant program.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 01:20 pm
The Town of Niagara Lions Club presented the winners of the annual peace poster contest with their prizes and certificates. All three winners attend Holy Ghost Lutheran School.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 01:20 pm
Tuesday, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello announced that he has been re-appointed as the ranking member on the Veterans Affairs Committee. Morinello will also sit on the Codes, Economic Development, Labor and Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development Committees.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 01:15 pm
The Shawnee Sno-Chiefs Snowmobile Club in cooperation with the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Company will be holding a free New York State Snowmobile Safety Course from 4:30 p.m. (5 p.m. on Tuesday) to 9 p.m. on Jan. 21 and 22 at the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Company, 3747 Lockport Road.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 01:15 pm
Joy Kuebler Landscape Architect PC recently announced the appointment of Eve Holberg, AICP, as a planner and project manager. In her new capacity, Holberg's duties will include project management and collaboration, public outreach and facilitation, and report assembly, writing and editing.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 01:05 pm
The McGuire Group, operator of five health care facilities in Western New York, will be hosting a New Year New Career job fair from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 17, at its corporate center, 455 Cayuga Road, Suite 200, Buffalo.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 12:55 pm
Niagara Hospice is recruiting volunteers to attend the first 2019 volunteer training session, scheduled from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21 at its administration building at 4675 Sunset Drive in Lockport.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 12:55 pm
The Niagara County Office for the Aging is seeking nominations for the 2019 Youth Appreciation Award.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 12:50 pm
Congratulations were extended to the 18 students from the Orleans/Niagara BOCES' Licensed Practical Nursing program. The graduation ceremony was held on Dec. 20.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 12:45 pm
Winter athletics are back in full swing at Niagara-Wheatfield High School after a short holiday break. Teams saw mixed results this past week, but the wrestling team, which has been the team of the winter, so far, continued its strong season.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 12:35 pm
Tuesday, Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons quarterback and senior Jordan Parks announced on Twitter that he committed to Mansfield University in Pennsylvania to continue his football and academic career.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 12:30 pm
County legislators Rich Andres and Randy Bradt initiated a resolution for the North Tonawanda History Museum to receive $4,000.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 12:30 pm
Zachary S. Niemiec, of North Tonawanda, announced his candidacy for 2nd Ward alderman of North Tonawanda via a video posted to social media.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 12:30 pm
Calling all stylists, paparazzi, and anyone who likes to volunteer; Lumber City Church, 383 Vandervoort St., North Tonawanda, is looking for volunteers to be a part of Night to Shine. The church is in need of dozens of volunteers and monetary donations to make this prom for people with special needs a reality. The North Tonawanda church is one of nearly 500 churches around the world to host Night to Shine Friday, Feb. 8.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 12:30 pm
Elderwood has named Kristen Davis, of Cambria, director of managed care contracting. She will be responsible for negotiating new and existing provider contracts, nurturing relationships between Elderwood and health care plans, and supervising Elderwood's insurance and third-party payerverification/authorization staff.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 12:30 pm
The Town of Niagara Business and Professional Association is hosting its annual Awards Dinner at Four Points Sheraton, 7001 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, starting with cocktails and appetizers at 6 p.m. with a ceremony and dinner to follow at 7 p.m. on Jan. 30. The cost is $55 per person or $400 per table.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 12:30 pm
Last Wednesday, the Town of Niagara Town Board held its reorganizational meeting for 2019. The meeting appoints and reappoints people and firms to certain duties within the town.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 12:30 pm
Last Wednesday, the Town of Wheatfield Town Board held its annual reorganizational meeting to begin the new year.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 12:35 am
The Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons wrestling team has had tremendous success in the 2018-19 season. Wednesday night, that success came full circle, as the team defeated the 4-0 Niagara Falls Wolverines, by a score of 49-24.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 12:15 am
Monday night, the Town of Wheatfield Town Board met for its first regular meeting of 2019. The meeting was rather light, but brought up some reoccurring topics from 2018, specifically a change in code with regards to Summit Mall opportunities and the town's proposed switch to LED lighting.
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Tue, Jan 8th 2019 11:50 pm
In basketball terms, when Niagara-Wheatfield and Grand Island stepped onto the hardwood inside N-WHS Tuesday night, the teams were battling to improve their record in the Niagara Frontier League and gain points for the sectional playoffs. As important as a win was, though, Tuesday night was a lot more than basketball.
The Falcons and Vikings joined in the 2019 Hoops for Hope game, which was played in honor of a friend close to each school's heart - Julie Neville.
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Tue, Jan 8th 2019 12:35 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Niagara River Greenway Fund Standing Committee will meet to vote on funding for projects being proposed to the Standing Committee by State Parks.
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