Sat, Aug 18th 2018 07:00 am
The Northwest Jazz Festival, Lewiston, NY, has become one of the region's premier summer music events, with more than 40,000 visitors annually enjoying over 30 performances, culinary samplings and wine tastings along Center Street. Now in its 17th year, the 2018 edition is slated for Aug. 24-25. Headliners include Veronica Swift and The Benny Green Trio on Friday, and Elio Villafranca (pictured) and the Jass Syncopators on Saturday.
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Sat, Aug 18th 2018 07:00 am
Somewhere around the age of 9 is when Veronica Swift started doing her own thing.
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Sat, Aug 18th 2018 06:55 am
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel R. Tortorice of Grand Island celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at Salvatore's Italian Garden. They are planning a European river cruise in 2019.
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Fri, Aug 17th 2018 10:20 pm
The Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy graduated its 68th class during a ceremony held Aug. 8 at Niagara University.
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Fri, Aug 17th 2018 10:20 pm
Award-winning Canadian band Informants Worship, formerly known as Informants, begins a new chapter today with the anticipated release of "Show Me." Written by founding members Christian Victory and Joshua Parmiter, along with Pete Mol, who also produced the track, the single encapsulates a new sound and direction for the acclaimed band.
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Fri, Aug 17th 2018 10:15 pm
Barker Lions recently sponsored "Lions Night at the Ransomville Races." Lions members from Lockport, Newfane, Wilson, Town of Niagara and Lewiston joined the Barker club. Past District governors Sharon Battaglia, John Hake and Jim Muscoriel joined current District Gov. Jeff Jarvis at the event. To celebrate, trophies were given by the Lions to the winning racers.
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Fri, Aug 17th 2018 05:20 pm
"Star Wars Resistance," a new animated series that takes place prior to the events of "The Force Awakens," takes flight with a one-hour premiere Sunday, Oct. 7 (10 p.m. EDT/PDT), on Disney Channel, DisneyNOW and Disney Channel VOD, with subsequent airings on Disney XD.
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Fri, Aug 17th 2018 11:00 am
Year in and year out, the Niagara-Wheatfield High School golf team always seems to find themselves at the top of the Niagara Frontier League standings. Although, Coach Tim Codd lost four key seniors - Nick Peters, Nick Clouden, Jacob Sillett and Peter Buffone - he still has talent at the top in 2018.
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Fri, Aug 17th 2018 09:25 am
Works by artist NC Miller are on exhibit in a show at Artpark titled "Proposals," now through Sept. 29. An artist talk and reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, in the Artpark Gallery across from the box office. Admission and parking are free.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 07:00 pm
On Saturday, Aug. 18, Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course in Lewiston will host the fifth annual Lt. David W. Kinney Memorial Charity Tournament. The day includes events open to the public, such as basket raffles, 50/50 splits, and a dinner.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 05:10 pm
On Monday, the Town of Niagara held its second-to-last Music Mania Monday's concert in Veterans Memorial Community Park.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 05:10 pm
U.S. Air Force Reserve Airman First Class Anthony F. Zelinsky graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 05:00 pm
USA Network announced its new music showcase series, "Real Country," has added country stars Trace Adkins, Wynonna Judd and Big & Rich as celebrity guests. The network also announced a special appearance by beloved country icon Willie Nelson, and set Graham Bunn - most recently from Southern California's No. 1 country station, Go Country 105 - as host.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 05:00 pm
Aug. 8, 2018, will be etched in history as the first time the Flame of Hope was carried in Scotland. Guided by New York State Police Staff Inspector Steven Nigrelli, the final leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run made its way through the streets of Stirling, as the Flame of Hope was carried into the European Special Olympics Games as part of their 40th anniversary opening ceremony.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 05:00 pm
Over 80 people attended the grand opening of the Orleans/Niagara BOCES' Workforce Training Center in Niagara Falls on Aug. 8.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 05:00 pm
Recently, Alec Adams, of North Tonawanda, was honored by the National Society of High School Scholars. Adams, a senior at Canisius High School, was recognized as one of the top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prize.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 04:55 pm
The North Tonawanda Department of Youth, Recreation and Parks will begin accepting orders for its 2018 Fall Street Tree Planting Program on Monday, Sept. 10.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 04:50 pm
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Monday that Dakkar Young, 23, of Tonawanda, who was convicted of distribution of child pornography, was sentenced to serve 168 months in prison and lifetime supervised release by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 04:50 pm
From 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18 a benefit for Derek Kirkendall will be held at Gratwick Hose Fire Co., 110 Ward Road, North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 04:45 pm
Birthday twins Henry Safulko, 1, of Buffalo and Peggy Hawkins, 75, a resident at Northgate Health Care Facility, celebrated their joint birthdays at a special party in their honor on July 31.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 04:45 pm
The following is a list of trips being offered to Wheatfield seniors:
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 04:45 pm
On Tuesday evening, the Town of Niagara Town Board held a work session on the Bri Estates development, as well as its regular monthly meeting.
During the work session, Colonial Drive resident Paul Torrey presented a few issues that raised concerns to other locals.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 04:20 pm
Following the death of musical and cultural legend Aretha Franklin, a special edition of "20/20" reflects on the life and legacy of the "Queen of Soul" who had an iconic, six-decade career spanning an array of musical genres. The hour gives an in-depth look at Franklin's memorable career and the impact that she had on millions of people around the world. The special will feature footage of the star from the ABC News archives, including Diane Sawyer's trip with Franklin to her hometown of Detroit in 2000 and a never-before-seen video of Franklin on tour.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 12:30 pm
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 12:25 pm
The Buffalo Beauts announced the team agreed to terms with defenseman Emily Pfalzer.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 12:25 pm
Niagara Falls Community Development, in partnership with Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper, will host a native plant workshop at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, at the Hyde Park Rose Garden as part of the "Summer In Your City" STEAM event series. The event is free and open to all ages, and no pre-registration is required.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 12:25 pm
Theatre in the Mist, along with Cornerstone Community FCU, presents "Disney's Mary Poppins" from Friday, Sept. 7, through Saturday, Sept. 22, at The Performing Arts Center at Niagara Falls High School, 4455 Porter Road.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 12:25 pm
Niagara's Choice Federal Credit Union is holding its fifth annual charity golf outing on Monday, Aug. 27, at Niagara Frontier Golf Club in Youngstown. The proceeds of this event will support the Niagara SPCA.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 12:25 pm
People Inc. has received a grant from the Patrick P. Lee Foundation. The award, totaling $100,000, will allow the agency, in collaboration with People Inc. affiliate the Elmwood Health Center, to integrate mental health counseling into its successful employment services.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 12:25 pm
As part of its "Dialogues on disABILITY Speaker Series," the Museum of disABILITY History will host a free presentation, "A Conversation about Epilepsy," from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, at 3826 Main St., Buffalo. Renay Moran, M.E.d, an information services coordinator at Epilepsy Association of Western New York, will lead the conversation.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 12:25 pm
Nine nonprofit organizations from across Western New York are set to receive free advertising and marketing services during CreateAthon, kicking off at 8 a.m. next Thursday, Aug. 23, at J. Fitzgerald Group in Lockport.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 12:25 pm
Comedian and actor John Cleese will perform at Kleinhans Music Hall in Buffalo at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 20. His show is called "Why There is No Hope," and tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday. Meet-and-greet tickets also are available.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 12:15 pm
For some athletes, football is a way of life. Some players relish the opportunity of being between the lines, from goal post to goal post.
For Niagara-Wheatfield High School senior quarterback Jordan Parks, his true love is the game of football. This past winter, though, that love was almost taken from him.
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Wed, Aug 15th 2018 04:55 pm
USA Niagara Development Corp. (USAN) board of directors met Wednesday and unanimously approved the acquisition of 32 individual properties totaling approximately 11 acres of land in downtown Niagara Falls. The purchase of these properties is made possible through a strategic land acquisition program that is part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Buffalo Billion phase two.
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Wed, Aug 15th 2018 04:50 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins and Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announced Erie County has been awarded over $4.15 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Wed, Aug 15th 2018 04:45 pm
Towards the end of last year, I highlighted the highly controversial and questionable film tax credit that our state has been recklessly participating in for the last 15 years. After beginning as a modest incentive of $25 million per year in 2004, by 2010 the credit had ballooned to an annual sum of nearly $211 million.
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Wed, Aug 15th 2018 04:45 pm
Girl Scouts of Western New York is releasing a host of new programs just in time for the fall and back to school season. With a new series of programs in cybersecurity, eco-camping, robotics, college prep and space science, there is no shortage of all-girl, girl-led adventures for girls in the fall.
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Wed, Aug 15th 2018 01:00 pm
At the request of Mayor Anne Welch, the New York State Department of Transportation has patched up portions of Center Street - Ninth and Center, in particular. Crewmembers have been out in force this month, and were seen working near Tops on Monday.
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Wed, Aug 15th 2018 12:05 pm
Lindsey Buckingham will perform at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, inside the Historic Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda.
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Wed, Aug 15th 2018 12:05 pm
To help area stroke patients live their highest quality of life, Catholic Health is offering bimonthly stroke support group meetings at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. "Stroke Survival: Personal Stories of Success and Happiness" will be the topic of the next meeting, set for 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, in the emergency department conference room, 2950 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore.
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