Tue, Apr 30th 2013 05:25 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, April 15, to Sunday, April 21, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 85 response calls during this period.
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Tue, Apr 30th 2013 05:20 pm
NBC is rewarding "Grimm" for not just surviving on Friday nights, but thriving in a 9 p.m. timeslot where other sci-fi action-adventure series have faltered. The Peacock Network is shifting "Grimm" to Tuesdays at 10 p.m. - following its highly successful reality singing contest "The Voice."
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Tue, Apr 30th 2013 04:05 pm
In order to encourage greater voter participation, shorten waits and lines at polling places, and expand voting access for all New Yorkers, Speaker Sheldon Silver and Chair of the Election Law Committee Michael Cusick today joined with Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman to announce the Assembly's intention to pass legislation (A.689-A) instituting early voting in New York state.
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Tue, Apr 30th 2013 04:00 pm
FOX kicks off "Upfront week" with the first-ever "FOX Fanfront" celebration on Monday, May 13, in New York City, immediately following the network's announcement of the 2013-14 schedule.
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Tue, Apr 30th 2013 04:00 pm
Music superstars Rod Stewart, CeeLo Green, Lady Antebellum, Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams and T.I. will perform live on upcoming episodes of NBC's "The Voice."
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Tue, Apr 30th 2013 04:00 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo today announced New York is approaching a record-breaking year for television production in the state, with television production companies echoing a resounding chorus of "I Love New York." From CBS to Home Box Office to NBCUniversal, more and more television producers are choosing New York as the place to bring their business.
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Tue, Apr 30th 2013 03:55 pm
In the eighth episode of NBC's competition show "Fashion Star" (from Friday, April 26), the remaining six contestants were presented with a challenge to create a design and alter it to complement both a man and a woman.
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Tue, Apr 30th 2013 03:30 pm
Overtime earnings at state agencies rose nearly 11 percent in 2012 to $529 million, escalating a trend that began in 2009, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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Tue, Apr 30th 2013 03:30 pm
The New York Energy Highway Task Force has announced the availability of a progress report - the New York Energy Highway Blueprint Update - affirming that all of the actions called for in the comprehensive blueprint plan to upgrade and modernize the state's energy infrastructure are underway and moving forward on or ahead of the aggressive schedules set for them.
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Tue, Apr 30th 2013 03:05 pm
PHOTOS: A Youngstown marina owner and jetboat operators from Idaho made history Saturday in the Niagara River gorge. In the process, they drew the attention of the U.S. Border Patrol, Department of Homeland Security and the Niagara Parks Police Service in Ontario, Canada.
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Tue, Apr 30th 2013 01:35 pm
A number of Lewiston volunteers recently gathered at Susan Geissler's art studio in Youngstown to inspect the larger-than-life-size clay models of the Tuscarora Heroes Monument.
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Tue, Apr 30th 2013 01:35 pm
The Kiwanis Club of Lewiston presented a $5,000 check to the Mount St. Mary's Foundation for the hospital's Steve Washuta Cardiac Center. The funds were raised at the club's annual clambake, which was held last summer.
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Tue, Apr 30th 2013 01:35 pm
Niagara University's College of Education is playing a prominent role in a new statewide faculty development initiative affiliated with New York's Race to the Top federal program.
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Tue, Apr 30th 2013 01:35 pm
Pre-orders are due May 2 for Mother's Day flowers and arrangements shaped by members of the Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse of Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara. Orders can be picked up on May 10 or 11 in Wheatfield or May 10 in Lockport.
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Tue, Apr 30th 2013 01:30 pm
Hilbert College has selected Vincent O. Hanley, a partner at Jaeckle Fleischmann & Mugel LLP, to receive the Hilbert College Medal at the institute's commencement exercises May 11 at the Wesleyan Church of Hamburg.
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Tue, Apr 30th 2013 01:30 pm
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Tue, Apr 30th 2013 01:30 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-I-60, has urged his colleagues in both the Senate and Assembly to act on legislation he introduced last year that would create a state registry of all criminals convicted of abusing animals. He said this is an effort to prevent these individuals from gaining access to another innocent victim.
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Tue, Apr 30th 2013 12:25 pm
Wheatfield Pool & Spa Corp. is opening its first storefront in the town, just in time for summer.
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Mon, Apr 29th 2013 02:15 pm
Fans of "The Voice" may be in for a big surprise when the "Knockouts" begin. One of the show's top talents is about to make her debut (of sorts) - a full five weeks into the season.
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Mon, Apr 29th 2013 02:10 pm
Let's face it: The performers on "The Voice" are not likely to duke it out with other acts in a ring-shaped stage once this season is over.
"So what is the purpose of the 'Battle Rounds'?" you might ask. Well ...
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Mon, Apr 29th 2013 01:20 pm
If your mind wanders off at times to a tropical fantasy of drifting in a sailboat just off a Caribbean island covered in white sand beaches, coconut palm trees, a beautiful sunset and the music of Jimmy Buffett and steel drums coming from a thatched-roof tiki bar on the shore, you might be a Parrot Head.
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Mon, Apr 29th 2013 12:45 pm
Food Network serves up a sweet Southern summer with season premieres of daytime favorites "Trisha's Southern Kitchen," "Home for Dinner with Jamie Deen" and "The Pioneer Woman."
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Mon, Apr 29th 2013 12:45 pm
Stu Stu Studio celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, April 27, at its new location, 736 Center St. (inside the Historic Lewiston Opera Hall). Stu Stu Studio is a full-service photography and Web design company owned and operated by husband and wife Michael and Nicole Stuart.
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Mon, Apr 29th 2013 12:40 pm
More than 220 volunteers from Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center and the Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence were honored at the annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on Thursday, April 25, at the Niagara Falls Country Club.
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Mon, Apr 29th 2013 12:25 pm
Niagara University's College of Business Administration presented awards to five business leaders, alumni and students during its 23rd annual Business Appreciation and Accounting Banquet, held April 25 at the at the Buffalo Marriott.
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Mon, Apr 29th 2013 09:30 am
Patricia's Back Barn, a member of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, will host its second annual "Home & Garden" event on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, May 5, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Mon, Apr 29th 2013 09:15 am
Police agencies from Western New York and Southern Ontario will honor the memories of law enforcement personnel who gave their lives in the line of duty during the 16th annual Niagara County Police Appreciation Day Interfaith Memorial Service on Thursday, May 16. The service will begin at 7 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 400 Ridge St., Lewiston.
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Mon, Apr 29th 2013 09:10 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-I-60, has announced he will continue his efforts to increase certain penalties for aggravated cruelty to animals and is urging his colleagues in the New York State Legislature to pass legislation that has been deemed "Phoenix's Law."
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Mon, Apr 29th 2013 09:10 am
On Saturday, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman marked the sixth annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day by visiting take-back sites at the Crossgates Mall in Albany, and the Yonkers Police Department - 2nd Precinct in Yonkers, and urging New Yorkers to disposed of unused drugs at these sites, and at drop boxes that are now available across the state year-round.
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Mon, Apr 29th 2013 07:00 am
Apprentices from Iron Workers Local 9 donated their time to repair the railings and fire escape at the Historic Opera Hall in Lewiston. The building is owned by the Sacarissa Bell Rose Lodge - Independent Order of Odd Fellows, whose members have been meeting there since the mid-1800s.
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Sat, Apr 27th 2013 11:00 am
Collin Kemeny, inset, a senior alto saxophone student at Lewiston-Porter High School, was honored with a seat in the 2013 All-Eastern Band.
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Sat, Apr 27th 2013 11:00 am
The Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St., in the Village of Lewiston, announces the following programs, events and activities for the month of May 2013.
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Sat, Apr 27th 2013 11:00 am
The Lewiston Civic Center again dominated the goings-on at Monday's Lewiston Town Board meeting.
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Sat, Apr 27th 2013 11:00 am
The YBPA has chosen Melloni's Market Place as the 2013 Youngstown Business of the Year. Melloni's is located at 200 Lockport St., and has been a welcome addition to the community in the two years since it opened.
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Sat, Apr 27th 2013 10:55 am
New York State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-I-Buffalo, and New York State Assemblyman Sean Ryan, D-WF-Buffalo, announced they will be introducing bipartisan legislation to dissolve the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority - the PBA. Under current state law, if the authority is dissolved, management of the Peace Bridge will transfer over to the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority.
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Sat, Apr 27th 2013 07:00 am
Underage drinking has traditionally been a problem and, with today's technology, "fake identification" can be hard to spot. The Lewiston Police Department is taking steps to be proactive and work with local businesses to deter underage drinking.
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Sat, Apr 27th 2013 07:00 am
With the annual Smelt Festival right around the corner, I thought I would give you a little background on how it started. Make note: I was there at the beginning, so my story is accurate!
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Sat, Apr 27th 2013 07:00 am
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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Sat, Apr 27th 2013 07:00 am
For those who enjoy an old-fashioned Gospel crusade meeting, the staff of Joshua Revolution is presenting "The Field of Miracles: The Return," Friday, Aug. 9, through Sunday, Aug. 11, at Sal Maglie Stadium, 1200 Hyde Park Blvd., Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Apr 26th 2013 05:30 pm
Leadership Niagara's 24th annual awards luncheon brought 180 regional leaders together at the Niagara Falls Conference & Events Center on Friday, April 26, to honor four individuals and organizations who exemplified the organization's mission and core values.
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