State to Launch Ski Bus from NYC, Toronto

Sunday, March 9th, 2014, 10:09pm

ALBANY - The state will launch a bus service to take skiers from New York City and Toronto to some of the state's most popular slopes, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday.

The "I Ski NY" bus service will launch next winter and service 13 New York ski areas from New York City and another six from Toronto.

Details on how much the bus will cost riders were not made available Sunday.

"With some of the best ski slopes, snowmobiling tracks, hiking trails, and scenic views, we want New Yorkers to know they should stay in New York and all out-of-state visitors to feel welcome to partake in all that upstate has to offer," Cuomo said in a statement.

Among the ski resorts that will be serviced by the state-operated buses from Toronto are Kissing Bridge in Glenwood, and the Bristol Mountain Ski Resort in Canandaigua, Ontario County, among other locations.

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On St. Patrick’s Day, be a Saint and Drive Sober

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Sunday, March 9th, 2014, 8:36pm

The statistics are sobering: Every 53 minutes in 2011, a person was killed in a drunk-driving crash in the United States, and most of the drunk drivers involved had blood alcohol concentrations nearly double the legal limit of .08.

“For many Americans, St. Patrick’s Day and the days leading up to it have become synonymous with drinking,” said Monica Farrar, program director of The Resource Training Center in Amherst. “Unfortunately, that means that drunk drivers have made the holiday very dangerous.”

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Submitted by Ron Plants, Reporter

Thursday, March 6th, 2014, 10:08pm

Salamanca, NY - The extension of Route 219 to Salamanca has been talked about for years but now there is a new drive to put in a new stretch of the four lane highway.

Supporters say it's an economic development tool for the Southern Tier. Executive Director Richard Zink of the Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board says "This would have a drastic effect on the Southern Tier..it would really enhance Olean and the businesses that are there."

Zink is on the board of the Continental One project and a 219 extension would be part of that overall project. Continental One is a proposed super trade route for trucks that planners and politicians envision from Toronto to Miami. State Senator Cathy Young points out "We wanna have a trade route between Canada and Florida. I think that would greatly enhance our opportunities that we have in Western New York."

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Submitted by Tony Astran, Publicity Manager

Thursday, March 6th, 2014, 5:51pm

Kenny Rogers and Full Entertainment Lineup for May Unveiled for Seneca Casinos

NIAGARA FALLS and SALAMANCA, N.Y. – A blockbuster spring entertainment lineup for Seneca Casinos just got better. Country legend Kenny Rogers is booked for an April 26 performance at Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel, and a full lineup for May is set – with high-profile acts including The Osmonds, Justin Hayward from The Moody Blues, Jimmie Vaughan, Dion, and Katey Sagal and the Forest Rangers.

Country music patriarch Kenny Rogers makes a return visit to Seneca Allegany Events Center in Salamanca on Saturday, Apr. 26 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and start at $25. The legendary singer achieved 24 No. 1 singles throughout his storied career, including songs like “The Gambler,” “Lady,” “Islands in the Stream,” “She Believes in Me” and “Through the Years.” Rogers has sold more than 120 million records worldwide and recorded more than 65 albums during his 50-plus years in the entertainment industry.

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The Oscars: a year for the gay

Submitted by Deborah Nadolski, Community Content Provider

Wednesday, March 5th, 2014, 12:24pm

According to the latest Nielsen ratings, 43.7 million viewers plugged into the Oscars this year. It was the highest ratings for the award show in the past 14 years. What attracted mass viewers?

Ellen DeGeneres. Some think the golden ticket was Oscar host Ellen DeGeneres. DeGeneres, who has won the support of many, young and old, holds a special spot in the hearts of the LGBT community. For LGBT parents who may have. . . To read more, click on http://www.examiner.com/article/the-oscars-a-year-for-the-gay.

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Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Tuesday, March 4th, 2014, 4:42pm

Dog Ears Bookstore & Café to Host Soda Bread Contest, Irish Breakfast

Dog Ear’s Bookstore & Café, a community bookstore located in the heart of Buffalo’s Irish Heritage District, will host a Soda Bread Contest on Saturday, March 15, at the bookstore, 688 Abbott Road.

Soda bread can be submitted in three categories: plain, fruited or brown. All entries will be judged on traditional appearance, taste and texture. There is a $5 entry fee. Entries should be dropped of at the café counter by 10 a.m. March 15, with judging at 11 a.m. First and second place prizes will be awarded.

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Submitted by Audubon Center and Sanctuary

Tuesday, March 4th, 2014, 2:56pm

Jamestown Audubon Announces 2014 Nature Photo Contest

Jamestown, NY – The Jamestown (NY) Audubon Society is encouraging anyone who enjoys photography – from beginners to professionals – to enter their images for consideration in the 2014 Nature Photography Contest.

“We have winter to finish and spring and summer coming before entries must be submitted,” said Audubon Center and Sanctuary Program Director Jennifer Schlick. “If you don’t have a photo you’ve already taken that you want to enter, there is plenty of time to get outdoors and do some shooting!”

The deadline for this fourth annual competition is June 30, 2014.

Schlick explained that part of Jamestown Audubon’s mission is to connect people with nature. “The photo contest helps us fulfill that mission in two ways: The photographer connects with nature while making images and the viewer becomes inspired to connect with nature by seeing the images.”

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