By: Jennifer Orr
When the going gets tough, the team needs to get tough, too. At least that’s the way the JFK Lady Bears varsity soccer team sees things as a group in a highly challenging division.
And so, for the Lady Bears, practice has been a big part of their day-to-day activities. Two solid hours of practice and a half hour of conditioning everyday have become part of the norm for every member on the team.
“Practice, conditioning, skill work,” said coach Rich Mattison, who has taught physical education classes to 14 of the 20 girls on the team since they were in third grade. “I always emphasize that they have to practice the way they expect to play.”
Many of the Lady Bears have played soccer together for years, which can be highly beneficial for the team. Mattison called attention to a new kind of spirit within the team – a new attitude, he says.
“The attitude is different in this year’s team. They’re coming in this year expecting to win more than they have in the past. They want to do it, they know they can do it, they’ve been working hard,” he explained. Among this season’s top players are seniors Emily McGee and Krysta Wiess. McGee, a forward, is probably one of the fastest kids in the state according to Mattison, who added that she is a top prospect for college track teams. Wiess, also a forward, is known for her agility and exceptional ball handling skills among her coaches and teammates.
Other leading players on this year’s roster include senior midfielders Sarah Kapanek and Erin Kraus, and sophomore defensemen Ashley Wieczorek,Katelyn Sikora. Between the team rookies and veterans, there is the right amount of everything – equal parts experience and enthusiasm.
Mattison has one prediction for JFK’s season opener at Lackawanna High School on Wednesday, Sept. 7, which is “to come out hard, play hard, and win the game.”
And as for Mattison’s thoughts on his players, many of whom he has known since their elementary school days: “It’s nice to be coaching at a varsity level with a bunch of girls who are not only good players, but also good people.”
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
National Grid reaches out to customers
National Grid is reaching out to their customers across New York and other states to share some energy-saving tips with them this summer. Energy usage can skyrocket in the summer, especially during the long, hot spells when everyone turns on their air conditioning and fans, and refrigerators and freezers are doing double duty. Conserving energy usage elsewhere doesn’t just help lower energy bills, but it also helps ensure that there is plenty of power to go around.
The energy giant’s elaborate system of measuring how much power there is from moment to moment indicates that there shouldn’t be any problems keeping up with the energy demand of the 6 million customers they serve, but also hope that those same customers will help them stretch the available energy even further.
“Power usage and demand is literally a minute-by-minute balancing act,” says National Grid’s Steve Brady. “Behind the scenes there is a lot of activity that the average customer doesn’t even think about.”
That includes rerouting power from low-use areas to high use, falling back on backup generators when the usage gets too high and even shutting some generators off if the usage drops. It also takes into consideration not just the energy usage readings of the moment, but also trends over the past years, economic activity and customer patterns.
In Western New York, there tends to be periods of holding patterns, but when the temperatures spike as they have been recently the power usage spikes with it. In the worst case scenario, this can lead to power brownouts -- instances where the power delivered to the home is enough to run appliances but not at peak efficiency -- or even blackouts. National Grid’s elaborate systems are in place to keep that from happening, but that job is made much easier with their customer’s help.
Their web site -- nationalgridus.com -- has a number of energy-saving tips for making the home’s energy usage more efficient. From things to do in the kitchen to ways to make laundry and lighting less of a drain on the checkbook, there are a myriad of tips that don’t take much to implement. Many of these tips are something that only a power company might think of.
Changing the thermostat just a few degrees can definitely have an impact on the bottom line -- a 3 degree temperature change in the right direction can cut almost 20 percent off the energy usage for the home’s heating and cooling. And something as simple as closing the curtains on the side of the house where the sun is shining can cut down on how hard the air conditioning has to work to keep the house cool.
Some energy-saving tips require a one-time investment, such as changing the bulbs to a more efficient type or lower wattage. Putting new gaskets on the refrigerator and keeping fans and vents clean will also make a big difference.
“It’s the small things,” Brady says. “If you start putting even two or three of those together, you can start to see a real difference. Energy usage has to do with the economy as well as the weather. People are really starting to take energy costs seriously and finding ways to save.”
Friday, August 12, 2011
Travis Pitzonka leaves Lancaster for St. Francis College
by Mike Pidanick, Metro Source
As Travis Pitzonka leaves Lancaster for St. Francis College, he sees opportunity as he heads to the next level.
“I’m looking forward to that,” he said. “They run a 3-4 defense and all four of their linebackers from this past season graduated. So everything is wide open.
“I’m going to come in and work hard and earn my spot.
And when Pitzonka says he’s going to work hard, he means it. Last summer, he was one of Lancaster’s Iron Man Award winners based on offseason workouts. That effort paid off when the games started to count for real as Pitzonka, a 6-foot, 215-pound linebacker, had an outstanding senior season for the Redskins.
He collected 103 tackles and won the Tomahawk Award as the team’s hardest hitter. He also earned Class AA South 1st Team honors.
He hopes to play as soon as he can at St. Francis, a Division I Football Championship Subdivision program located in Loretto, Pa. The Red Flash are coming off a disappointing 1-10 season and Pitzonka hopes to be part of the solution.
“I can’t wait to get down there and get to work,” he said.
Before he departs, Pitzonka had one last chance to show Western New York what he can do. He earned Defensive Player of the Game honors for the South team in a 28-20 victory in the the 36th annual Kensington Lions Club’s All-Star High School Football Classic.
“I had a great time being part of this game,” said Pitzonka, who had nine tackles and an interception. “It was great to play again with two of my teammates, Jeremiah Luderman and Austin Bauer - it was fun to play with them for a game, and I got to meet a couple of new friends, too. It was a great time.”
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Legislature Calls on County Executive and Health Department to Release Appropriated Funds for Rodent Abatement
Buffalo, NY – The Erie County Legislature passed a resolution calling on the County Executive and Health Department to release the funds appropriate for rodent abatement.
On April 14, 2011 the Legislature passed a resolution that appropriated $70,000 for use in rodent abatement. The money was intended to be used to for training of town and village officials in rodent abatement methods including baiting.
At the Legislature’s annual Mid-Year Budget Hearings Legislator Lynn Marinelli (D-Tonawanda and Buffalo) asked officials from the County Health Department what steps were being taken to distribute this money to the municipalities. The Health Department officials said they were waiting on direction from the County Executive on how to distribute the funds.
“These funds should have been used for rodent abatement months ago,” stated Marinelli “I can’t understand what the Administration is waiting for, but I can tell you that the residents of my district expect this money to be spent and this problem to be confronted immediately. Saying that we are waiting on a plan is unacceptable – action needs to be taken now to control the rat population.”
The resolution also called for the addition of 2 positions in the Health Department that deal with rodent abatement to be restored. Those positions were eliminated from the County budget this year by the Administration.
“The County Executive has said this is not a state mandated service that the County has to perform,” Marinelli explained. “But I am saying that the residents of the County of Erie are the ones that are proclaiming this a mandate. Rodent abatement is high on the list of priority for the residents and that is what makes it an important issue for the County.”
On April 14, 2011 the Legislature passed a resolution that appropriated $70,000 for use in rodent abatement. The money was intended to be used to for training of town and village officials in rodent abatement methods including baiting.
At the Legislature’s annual Mid-Year Budget Hearings Legislator Lynn Marinelli (D-Tonawanda and Buffalo) asked officials from the County Health Department what steps were being taken to distribute this money to the municipalities. The Health Department officials said they were waiting on direction from the County Executive on how to distribute the funds.
“These funds should have been used for rodent abatement months ago,” stated Marinelli “I can’t understand what the Administration is waiting for, but I can tell you that the residents of my district expect this money to be spent and this problem to be confronted immediately. Saying that we are waiting on a plan is unacceptable – action needs to be taken now to control the rat population.”
The resolution also called for the addition of 2 positions in the Health Department that deal with rodent abatement to be restored. Those positions were eliminated from the County budget this year by the Administration.
“The County Executive has said this is not a state mandated service that the County has to perform,” Marinelli explained. “But I am saying that the residents of the County of Erie are the ones that are proclaiming this a mandate. Rodent abatement is high on the list of priority for the residents and that is what makes it an important issue for the County.”
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
GOVERNOR CUOMO SIGNS LAW TO ALLOW STATE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM TO OPEN ON WEEKENDS
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed a law to allow the Board of Regents to determine what days the state library and museum will be open, giving the Regents the ability to set a new schedule that better serves the public and weekend visitors to Albany.
"The state library and museum is a testament to New York's extraordinary history and should be made as accessible as possible to all those who visit our state's capital," Governor Cuomo said. "This law will allow for the public to visit the museum on weekends without additional costs to taxpayers. I thank Senator McDonald and Assemblywoman Nolan for sponsoring this legislation."
Current law requires the library, which houses the state museum, to be open for at least eight hours every week day. The new law still requires the library to be open at least five days a week, but allows the Board of Regents to decide which days it will be open.
Senator Roy McDonald said, "The opportunity for local community residents and visitors to learn about New York's rich history is very important. The museum's many impressive displays tell a story of New York's founding and important role in the history of this nation. I thank Governor Cuomo for signing this important measure into law and I welcome visitors to our area."
Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan said, "With tight budgets and constrained spending, it is important to continue to find ways to make our institutions of public learning, such as the state museum and library here in Albany, open and accessible to the public without extra costs. Governor Cuomo has done this today, and I applaud him for signing this bill. We must continue to look to the lessons throughout New York's history as we rebuild the Empire State, and allowing for the state library and museum to be open to the public on weekends is a step in the right direction."
"The state library and museum is a testament to New York's extraordinary history and should be made as accessible as possible to all those who visit our state's capital," Governor Cuomo said. "This law will allow for the public to visit the museum on weekends without additional costs to taxpayers. I thank Senator McDonald and Assemblywoman Nolan for sponsoring this legislation."
Current law requires the library, which houses the state museum, to be open for at least eight hours every week day. The new law still requires the library to be open at least five days a week, but allows the Board of Regents to decide which days it will be open.
Senator Roy McDonald said, "The opportunity for local community residents and visitors to learn about New York's rich history is very important. The museum's many impressive displays tell a story of New York's founding and important role in the history of this nation. I thank Governor Cuomo for signing this important measure into law and I welcome visitors to our area."
Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan said, "With tight budgets and constrained spending, it is important to continue to find ways to make our institutions of public learning, such as the state museum and library here in Albany, open and accessible to the public without extra costs. Governor Cuomo has done this today, and I applaud him for signing this bill. We must continue to look to the lessons throughout New York's history as we rebuild the Empire State, and allowing for the state library and museum to be open to the public on weekends is a step in the right direction."
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Lynyrd Skynyrd at Artpark
By: Dave Ricci
Out of the ashes of tragedy, new chapters have been written.
Virtually every fan of rock and roll knows the tragic story of the 1977 plane crash that killed Lynyrd Skynyrd front man, Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines and backup singer, Cassie Gaines.
But what people tend to forget is that Jacksonville’s favorite sons are still on the road, and are coming to Western New York.
Lynyrd Skynyrd returns to our region when they headline the Tuesday, July, 26 show at Artpark in Lewiston.
On a 10 year hiatus since that horrific plane crash that left several other band members seriously injured, Lynyrd Skynyrd returned to the road with a successful 1987 tour and have since put out seven albums, the most recent was “God and Guns” that was released in 2009.
Led by founding member and lead guitarist Gary Rossington and front man Johnny Van Zant,
Also on board are guitarist Rickey Medlocke. A longtime associate of the band’s, many die-hard fans know Medlocke for not only writing the Skynyrd tune “White Dove” but also for his memorable falsetto voice on lead vocals.
Holding true to the foundation and musical values the original band was built on the current edition of Lynyrd Skynyrd doesn’t disappoint in anyway.
Rossington is still a first rate guitarist and Van Zant, with his powerful voice and stage presence, is hauntingly similar to his late, great big brother. Only Johnny Van Zant could do justice to Skynyrd classics like “Free Bird,” “Sweet Home Alabama,”
“Call Me The Breeze,” “Tuesday’s Gone,” and others.
Sadly, these Southern Rock icons have tasted sadness more than once in their careers as guitarist/founding member Allen Collins (1990), bassist Leon Wilkerson (2001) and keyboardist Billy Powell (2009) have also passed away. But they still keep pushing on. But not for a easy paycheck. They keep going because music is in their blood and every show is a way to honor their fallen friends.
The current band was assembled with great care to ensure that the integrity of the “Lynyrd Skynyrd” name would be maintained.
It isn’t a thrown together simply for a quick-buck road trip type of band. Every guy in the current lineup fits the Lynyrd Skynyrd mold perfectly and understands how lucky they are to be in this band.
The rest of Lynyrd Skynyrd includes drummer Michael Cartellone, Robert Kearns (bass) and guitarist Mark Matejka and Peter Pisarczyk, who joined the band shortly after Powell’s death.
Lynyrd Skynyrd, on their seventh try, was finally welcomed into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March of 2006.
They ranked No.95 on Rolling Stone’s greatest acts of all-time list and Guitar World dubbed “Free Bird” as the third best guitar solo ever.
The Mick Hayes Band is slated to open the show at 6:30 p.m.
Out of the ashes of tragedy, new chapters have been written.
Virtually every fan of rock and roll knows the tragic story of the 1977 plane crash that killed Lynyrd Skynyrd front man, Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines and backup singer, Cassie Gaines.
But what people tend to forget is that Jacksonville’s favorite sons are still on the road, and are coming to Western New York.
Lynyrd Skynyrd returns to our region when they headline the Tuesday, July, 26 show at Artpark in Lewiston.
On a 10 year hiatus since that horrific plane crash that left several other band members seriously injured, Lynyrd Skynyrd returned to the road with a successful 1987 tour and have since put out seven albums, the most recent was “God and Guns” that was released in 2009.
Led by founding member and lead guitarist Gary Rossington and front man Johnny Van Zant,
Also on board are guitarist Rickey Medlocke. A longtime associate of the band’s, many die-hard fans know Medlocke for not only writing the Skynyrd tune “White Dove” but also for his memorable falsetto voice on lead vocals.
Holding true to the foundation and musical values the original band was built on the current edition of Lynyrd Skynyrd doesn’t disappoint in anyway.
Rossington is still a first rate guitarist and Van Zant, with his powerful voice and stage presence, is hauntingly similar to his late, great big brother. Only Johnny Van Zant could do justice to Skynyrd classics like “Free Bird,” “Sweet Home Alabama,”
“Call Me The Breeze,” “Tuesday’s Gone,” and others.
Sadly, these Southern Rock icons have tasted sadness more than once in their careers as guitarist/founding member Allen Collins (1990), bassist Leon Wilkerson (2001) and keyboardist Billy Powell (2009) have also passed away. But they still keep pushing on. But not for a easy paycheck. They keep going because music is in their blood and every show is a way to honor their fallen friends.
The current band was assembled with great care to ensure that the integrity of the “Lynyrd Skynyrd” name would be maintained.
It isn’t a thrown together simply for a quick-buck road trip type of band. Every guy in the current lineup fits the Lynyrd Skynyrd mold perfectly and understands how lucky they are to be in this band.
The rest of Lynyrd Skynyrd includes drummer Michael Cartellone, Robert Kearns (bass) and guitarist Mark Matejka and Peter Pisarczyk, who joined the band shortly after Powell’s death.
Lynyrd Skynyrd, on their seventh try, was finally welcomed into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March of 2006.
They ranked No.95 on Rolling Stone’s greatest acts of all-time list and Guitar World dubbed “Free Bird” as the third best guitar solo ever.
The Mick Hayes Band is slated to open the show at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Niagara-Wheatfield High School presents honor roll students
The following students from Niagara-Wheatfield High School have earned places on the fourth quarter honor roll.
Grade 9: Amanda Acee,Nataliya Aponchuk , Noah Asklar, Daniel Ball, Matthew Bartlett, Alexis Becker, Kyle Bennett, Kylee Black, Jason Bolea, Brianna Bors, Brandon Borzillire, Margaret Bourque, Kelsey Braham, Brianna Brandy, Megan Breier, Ashleigh Burgio, Bailey Cadwallader, Simrandeep Chahal, Elijah Coni, Jason Den Haese Jr., Daniel Dubetsky, Taylor Falzone, Nicholas Forcucci, Joseph Frantzen, Madelyn Gansworth, Dennis Garver, Daniel George, Kevin Grzeskowiak, Caitlyn Hannam, Amanda Hatfield-Wilson, Austin Hayes, Autumn Hayes, Shayna Helbig, Rachel Hempel, Sarah Herr, Brittany Hovland, Tristin Ingalsbe, Nicolette Jacobs, Joseph Kelly, Derrick Klosko,Holly Kolkmeyer , Matthew Kostiw,Joshua Latimer, Samantha Lelito, Edwin Leon, Alison Marshall, Sean Martin, Samuel Mattheus,Jack Mayo, Christian Montes, Jenna Montesanti, Michael Mordick, Aishah Mulkey, John O’Rourke III, Dylan Phillips, Dominick Pitruzella, Mitchell Pittman, Allison Plunkett, Robert Richau, Rebecca Rider, Cameron Rucci, Bailey Salemi, Helle Sauer, Robert Schimschack III, Miranda Silvernail, Nicholas Sperrazza, Elijah Szafran, Rafay Tariq, Chelsie Tolli, Jack Travers, Cody Treichler, Frank Vecchio II, Tanya Verma, Iason Vranic, Jillian Wagner, Lindsey Walter, Zachary Wilkinson, Leanne Wills, Kiayra Wright, Kelsey Yeates, Shane Zaharkin, and Erica Zendano.
Grade 10: Stephany Antonov,Elizabeth Barrett, Chelsea Beane, Matthew Berical, Arooj Bhatti, Casey Buccarelli, Nathan Budziszewski, Jordan Calkins, Ryan Callen, Rebecca Campbell, Anthony Cappuccilli, Courtney Carella, Taylor Churakos, Gabrielle Cleveley, Nicole Cosmano, Tyler Couch, Danielle Crocoll, Laura Crooks, John Danvir, Alyssa DePetris, Katelyn Doan, David Dobmeier , Zachary Dubuc, Jonathan Emmons, Cory Evans, Brianna Fiorita, Jared Franciosa, Christopher Galvano, Ashley Gates, Brianna Hasfurter-Wall, Michael Hils, Alexa Holler, Nilab Hussain, Jenna Hussey, Alexis Johnson, Terra Juda, Jack Kellogg, Cassandra Kaleigh McMonagle, Laura Messer, Vienna Mills, Amanda Mrzygut, Kyle Mt Pleasant, Dennis Murphy, Jordan Paige, Megan Perry, Samantha Ploetz, Zora Raglow-DeFranco, Elizabeth Raymond, Kyra Rieker, Michael Robins, Mitchell Ross, Alec Scalzo, Yaraslav Selevchuk, Melissa Smith, Jaclyn Smolen, Robert Steinjan III, Francesco Strangio, Murray Taylor II, Jessica Trunzo, Ondraea Tubbe, Sara Walck, Marissa Watroba, Courtney Weinholtz, Joseph Whitman, Alyssa Wright, Joseph Yanulevich Jr., Erika Zambotti, and Daniel Zendano.
Grade 11:Autumn Abadurko, Nicole Acee, Jordan Aldred, Alexis Ash, Brittney Bartlett, Erika Benham, Isaiah Brown, Molly Brown, Alora Brusino, Gabrielle Burns, William Butski, Olivia Caldwell, Alexis Cavese, Shieann Charles, Kristina Clendening, Jordan Cuddahee, Marina DiBartolomeo, Kaitlyn Downing, Ryan Elnicki, Kayleigh Falls, Michael Filler, Daniel Foley, Jacquelyn Gatto, Ashley Gilbert, Jonathan Gross, Megan Hardy, Dillon Hayes , Maggie Hempel, Courtney Janzen, Nicholas Johnson, Philip Karch, Brittney Kelly, Joshua Klettke, Rachel Kocsis, Samantha Lamar, Gina Lauricella, Raquel Lowery, William Lumadue, Mark Marchetti, Raman Maur, Katherine Mayes, Coren Mitchell, Sawyer Mosher, Jeremy Moss, Marc Notaro, Anthony Oliveri, Victoria Piazza, Sarah Povinelli, Kristin Rivers, Seena Sallah, Amanda Salvatore, Gregory Schiesser, Alyssa Sciria , Alix Sharrow, Brandi Stenzel, Whitney Taylor, Tiffanie Tisack, Sarah Tober, Emily Trunzo, Brittany VanCuran, Tamara Vyazovaya, Troy Wagner, Nicole Waldeck, Andrew J. Williams, Rachel Winstanley, and John Taylor-Woods.
Grade 12: Nicolas Alexis, Briget Arway, Victoria Baron, Heather Barry, Chelsea Boland, Kelly R. Bourque, Jeremy Brant,Amanda Breier, Kanisha Brinson, Sarah Buch, Kristina Butski, Taylor Casilio, Mariel Chambers, Jeremy Chapman, Taylor Cochran, Jaclyn Corsaro, Katelyn Cuddahee, Cameron Cusick, Devon Danovskis, April Davis, Nicholas DiCosmo, Adam Donner, Robert Dorato, Miranda Dube, Andrew Dunbar, Tyler Duncan, Maria Fera, Kristiana Ferguson, Angelina Ferlito, Chelsea Flynn, Victoria Gray, Katelyn Gruarin, Nicholas Grzeskowiak, Fadouma Hamza, Nicholas Hannam, Brandon Hansen, Brianne Hebeler, Alexandra Hiller, Brittany Hoover, Stephan Horne, Brandon Iacona, Jared Kish, Emily Knab, Emily Kolb, Lucas Kowalczyk, Timothy Krawczyk II, Allina Lamorticella, Gabrielle Lewis, Devin Lizzio, Anthony Lloyd, Kaitlyn Luss, Claire Martin, Steven McDermott, Rhiannon McDonell, Michael McQuade, Lucas Nearhoof, Marissa Oakey, Megan O’Rourke, Joshua Palazzo, Justin Phillips, Paige Printup, Yegunahareeta Printup, Alyssa Remsnyder, Steven Rickard, Terrell Roberson, Matthew Sensie, Yvonne Shaff, Stephanie Soos,Anthony Staschak, Kailey Walck, Renee Whitman,Kelsey Wielgosz,Nicole Zendano.
Grade 9: Amanda Acee,Nataliya Aponchuk , Noah Asklar, Daniel Ball, Matthew Bartlett, Alexis Becker, Kyle Bennett, Kylee Black, Jason Bolea, Brianna Bors, Brandon Borzillire, Margaret Bourque, Kelsey Braham, Brianna Brandy, Megan Breier, Ashleigh Burgio, Bailey Cadwallader, Simrandeep Chahal, Elijah Coni, Jason Den Haese Jr., Daniel Dubetsky, Taylor Falzone, Nicholas Forcucci, Joseph Frantzen, Madelyn Gansworth, Dennis Garver, Daniel George, Kevin Grzeskowiak, Caitlyn Hannam, Amanda Hatfield-Wilson, Austin Hayes, Autumn Hayes, Shayna Helbig, Rachel Hempel, Sarah Herr, Brittany Hovland, Tristin Ingalsbe, Nicolette Jacobs, Joseph Kelly, Derrick Klosko,Holly Kolkmeyer , Matthew Kostiw,Joshua Latimer, Samantha Lelito, Edwin Leon, Alison Marshall, Sean Martin, Samuel Mattheus,Jack Mayo, Christian Montes, Jenna Montesanti, Michael Mordick, Aishah Mulkey, John O’Rourke III, Dylan Phillips, Dominick Pitruzella, Mitchell Pittman, Allison Plunkett, Robert Richau, Rebecca Rider, Cameron Rucci, Bailey Salemi, Helle Sauer, Robert Schimschack III, Miranda Silvernail, Nicholas Sperrazza, Elijah Szafran, Rafay Tariq, Chelsie Tolli, Jack Travers, Cody Treichler, Frank Vecchio II, Tanya Verma, Iason Vranic, Jillian Wagner, Lindsey Walter, Zachary Wilkinson, Leanne Wills, Kiayra Wright, Kelsey Yeates, Shane Zaharkin, and Erica Zendano.
Grade 10: Stephany Antonov,Elizabeth Barrett, Chelsea Beane, Matthew Berical, Arooj Bhatti, Casey Buccarelli, Nathan Budziszewski, Jordan Calkins, Ryan Callen, Rebecca Campbell, Anthony Cappuccilli, Courtney Carella, Taylor Churakos, Gabrielle Cleveley, Nicole Cosmano, Tyler Couch, Danielle Crocoll, Laura Crooks, John Danvir, Alyssa DePetris, Katelyn Doan, David Dobmeier , Zachary Dubuc, Jonathan Emmons, Cory Evans, Brianna Fiorita, Jared Franciosa, Christopher Galvano, Ashley Gates, Brianna Hasfurter-Wall, Michael Hils, Alexa Holler, Nilab Hussain, Jenna Hussey, Alexis Johnson, Terra Juda, Jack Kellogg, Cassandra Kaleigh McMonagle, Laura Messer, Vienna Mills, Amanda Mrzygut, Kyle Mt Pleasant, Dennis Murphy, Jordan Paige, Megan Perry, Samantha Ploetz, Zora Raglow-DeFranco, Elizabeth Raymond, Kyra Rieker, Michael Robins, Mitchell Ross, Alec Scalzo, Yaraslav Selevchuk, Melissa Smith, Jaclyn Smolen, Robert Steinjan III, Francesco Strangio, Murray Taylor II, Jessica Trunzo, Ondraea Tubbe, Sara Walck, Marissa Watroba, Courtney Weinholtz, Joseph Whitman, Alyssa Wright, Joseph Yanulevich Jr., Erika Zambotti, and Daniel Zendano.
Grade 11:Autumn Abadurko, Nicole Acee, Jordan Aldred, Alexis Ash, Brittney Bartlett, Erika Benham, Isaiah Brown, Molly Brown, Alora Brusino, Gabrielle Burns, William Butski, Olivia Caldwell, Alexis Cavese, Shieann Charles, Kristina Clendening, Jordan Cuddahee, Marina DiBartolomeo, Kaitlyn Downing, Ryan Elnicki, Kayleigh Falls, Michael Filler, Daniel Foley, Jacquelyn Gatto, Ashley Gilbert, Jonathan Gross, Megan Hardy, Dillon Hayes , Maggie Hempel, Courtney Janzen, Nicholas Johnson, Philip Karch, Brittney Kelly, Joshua Klettke, Rachel Kocsis, Samantha Lamar, Gina Lauricella, Raquel Lowery, William Lumadue, Mark Marchetti, Raman Maur, Katherine Mayes, Coren Mitchell, Sawyer Mosher, Jeremy Moss, Marc Notaro, Anthony Oliveri, Victoria Piazza, Sarah Povinelli, Kristin Rivers, Seena Sallah, Amanda Salvatore, Gregory Schiesser, Alyssa Sciria , Alix Sharrow, Brandi Stenzel, Whitney Taylor, Tiffanie Tisack, Sarah Tober, Emily Trunzo, Brittany VanCuran, Tamara Vyazovaya, Troy Wagner, Nicole Waldeck, Andrew J. Williams, Rachel Winstanley, and John Taylor-Woods.
Grade 12: Nicolas Alexis, Briget Arway, Victoria Baron, Heather Barry, Chelsea Boland, Kelly R. Bourque, Jeremy Brant,Amanda Breier, Kanisha Brinson, Sarah Buch, Kristina Butski, Taylor Casilio, Mariel Chambers, Jeremy Chapman, Taylor Cochran, Jaclyn Corsaro, Katelyn Cuddahee, Cameron Cusick, Devon Danovskis, April Davis, Nicholas DiCosmo, Adam Donner, Robert Dorato, Miranda Dube, Andrew Dunbar, Tyler Duncan, Maria Fera, Kristiana Ferguson, Angelina Ferlito, Chelsea Flynn, Victoria Gray, Katelyn Gruarin, Nicholas Grzeskowiak, Fadouma Hamza, Nicholas Hannam, Brandon Hansen, Brianne Hebeler, Alexandra Hiller, Brittany Hoover, Stephan Horne, Brandon Iacona, Jared Kish, Emily Knab, Emily Kolb, Lucas Kowalczyk, Timothy Krawczyk II, Allina Lamorticella, Gabrielle Lewis, Devin Lizzio, Anthony Lloyd, Kaitlyn Luss, Claire Martin, Steven McDermott, Rhiannon McDonell, Michael McQuade, Lucas Nearhoof, Marissa Oakey, Megan O’Rourke, Joshua Palazzo, Justin Phillips, Paige Printup, Yegunahareeta Printup, Alyssa Remsnyder, Steven Rickard, Terrell Roberson, Matthew Sensie, Yvonne Shaff, Stephanie Soos,Anthony Staschak, Kailey Walck, Renee Whitman,Kelsey Wielgosz,Nicole Zendano.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Kenmore East High School high honor roll
The following students at Kenmore East High School have earned spots on the high honor roll for the fourth marking period.
Grade 9: Rachel Adel, Thomas Andolesek, Lindsay Andrews, Derek Baker, Amanda Bartolotta, Thomas Barton, Sarah Bissell, Richard Brinkman, Daniel Bub, Brooke Christopher, Clare Christy, Sarah Crissy, Cristina DiStefano, Caitlyn Fisher, Ryan Flynn, Noah Groves, Courtney Haeick, Amanda Hladik, Paige Hoffman, Graham Jones, Nicholas Jurewicz, Christian Kyles, Mario Lodico, Charlote Luft, Jeremy Michalski, Morgan Miller, Delaney Nola, Leah Novo, Erin O’Brien, Brandon Parker, Haley Parker, Alicia Pooley, Jennifer Porreca, Danielle Rosina, Rachel Shapiro, McQuaid Smyth, Julia Snitzer, Jack Stelianou, Andrea Stutz, Jonathan Tessmer, Glenn Thomakos, Samuel Tulipane, Wei Wang, Steven Winters, and Jeremy Wood.
Grade 10: Monika Aleksandrova, Alexandra Barclay, Aaron Barraclough, Kaitlyn Benware, Louis Capizzi, Samantha Cerankoski, Michael Christie, Matthew Cordovani, Michael Crawford, Michael DePasquale, Victoria DePonceau, Alicia DiVita, Matthew Donn, Joseph Dowdall, Peter Dragos, Katherine Fahs, James Feind, Eric Frauenhofer, Timothy Georger, Kirsten Goodrow, Jacquelyn Harning, Elaina Hill, Kathleen Kane, Rebekah Kern, Stephen Kern, Kara Landberg, Nicholas Limina, Alexander Lisowski, Christine McDonald, Peter McNamara, John Mirabella, David Morris, Morgann Obrochta, Kyle Patterson, Daniel Petrino, John Posch, Kimberly Potfora, Kelly Rife, Amanda Roberts, Deirdre Rudroff, Timothy Schmidt, Amanda Schultz, Jacqueline Schwob, Zachary Smith, Hailey Sorrento, Christina Spataro, Trevor Taggert, Brandi Thomas, Nathaniel Weller, Laura Werwinski, Chelsea Weselak, Laura Wilkinson, and Julianne Yendall.
Grade 11: Jillian Annis, James Arnold, Sarah Barth, Jaclyn Bellanti, Paul Brylinski, Cristian Burgio, Tierra Bush, Kristine Butler, Stephen Clapp, Corey Cook, Megan Crawford, Sean Daniel, Cayla Fish, Morgan Flynn, Alex Fultz, Alexander Gradle, Shannon Griffin, Abigail Helsel-Zielinski, Megan Hertel, Ryan Hubbell, Liam Jones, Robert Karker, Cortney LaMacchia, Devon Lambie, Katrina Loss, Courtney Lowinger, Kelsey McCarthy, Lisa McGuire, Aline Musel, Genevieve O’Connell, Katherine Panzica, Sarah Papaj, Dennis Posheluk, Alexander Rauen, Megan Schifferli, Demi Schlotzhauer, Allison Schmitz, Courtney Smith, Samuel Speciale, Mitchell Sperrazza, Joel Stith, Chelsea Swanekamp, Dylan Szucs, Maria Ta, Lindsay Thomas,Brandon Voyer, Jessica Wagner, Tiffany Wagner, Emily Warren, Stefanie Watt, Kevin Weigel, and Kaylee Willis.
Grade 12: Summer Amoia, Amanda Aniolowski, Kathryn Blanch, Ian Boswell, James Boswell, Amy Brooks, Alissa Bumbolo, Chelsea Butkowski, Matthew Butler, David Byrwa, Angeline Cannizzaro, Tyler Coniglio, Maxwell Costello, Valerie Crissy, Matthew Czerniejewski, Diana Dantonio, Collin deGuehery, Megan Fagyas, Kelsie Flynn, Robert Frantz, Kate Ganczarz, Alexandra Gerbec, Jordyn Giannantonio, Alexandria Goudy, Rachel Grandits, Kristin Hatch, Sherrie Houck, Jeffrey Johnson, William Kellner, Alexi Koehne, Christie Loudermilk, Andre Miller, Sasha Nagelhout, Deanna Nolan, Dillon Olivieri, Morgon Olson, Amanda Oppermann, Evan Pagano, Siddharth Patel, Dominique Pizza, Ailsa Prohn, Christopher Quirin, Richard Rambuss, Michael Regis,Kimberlyn Rife, Alec Safy, Nicole Sayre, Thomas Schwob, Nicholas Seigler, Mark Sledziewski, Andrea Snitzer, Richard Sperrazza, Jeffrey Spors, Alexandra Storms, Jessica Tomasello,Timothy Valint, Connor Walters, Kristin Webb, Corey Weigand, Christopher White, Stephanie Wood, Ashley Yager, and Selina Zaccaria.
Grade 9: Rachel Adel, Thomas Andolesek, Lindsay Andrews, Derek Baker, Amanda Bartolotta, Thomas Barton, Sarah Bissell, Richard Brinkman, Daniel Bub, Brooke Christopher, Clare Christy, Sarah Crissy, Cristina DiStefano, Caitlyn Fisher, Ryan Flynn, Noah Groves, Courtney Haeick, Amanda Hladik, Paige Hoffman, Graham Jones, Nicholas Jurewicz, Christian Kyles, Mario Lodico, Charlote Luft, Jeremy Michalski, Morgan Miller, Delaney Nola, Leah Novo, Erin O’Brien, Brandon Parker, Haley Parker, Alicia Pooley, Jennifer Porreca, Danielle Rosina, Rachel Shapiro, McQuaid Smyth, Julia Snitzer, Jack Stelianou, Andrea Stutz, Jonathan Tessmer, Glenn Thomakos, Samuel Tulipane, Wei Wang, Steven Winters, and Jeremy Wood.
Grade 10: Monika Aleksandrova, Alexandra Barclay, Aaron Barraclough, Kaitlyn Benware, Louis Capizzi, Samantha Cerankoski, Michael Christie, Matthew Cordovani, Michael Crawford, Michael DePasquale, Victoria DePonceau, Alicia DiVita, Matthew Donn, Joseph Dowdall, Peter Dragos, Katherine Fahs, James Feind, Eric Frauenhofer, Timothy Georger, Kirsten Goodrow, Jacquelyn Harning, Elaina Hill, Kathleen Kane, Rebekah Kern, Stephen Kern, Kara Landberg, Nicholas Limina, Alexander Lisowski, Christine McDonald, Peter McNamara, John Mirabella, David Morris, Morgann Obrochta, Kyle Patterson, Daniel Petrino, John Posch, Kimberly Potfora, Kelly Rife, Amanda Roberts, Deirdre Rudroff, Timothy Schmidt, Amanda Schultz, Jacqueline Schwob, Zachary Smith, Hailey Sorrento, Christina Spataro, Trevor Taggert, Brandi Thomas, Nathaniel Weller, Laura Werwinski, Chelsea Weselak, Laura Wilkinson, and Julianne Yendall.
Grade 11: Jillian Annis, James Arnold, Sarah Barth, Jaclyn Bellanti, Paul Brylinski, Cristian Burgio, Tierra Bush, Kristine Butler, Stephen Clapp, Corey Cook, Megan Crawford, Sean Daniel, Cayla Fish, Morgan Flynn, Alex Fultz, Alexander Gradle, Shannon Griffin, Abigail Helsel-Zielinski, Megan Hertel, Ryan Hubbell, Liam Jones, Robert Karker, Cortney LaMacchia, Devon Lambie, Katrina Loss, Courtney Lowinger, Kelsey McCarthy, Lisa McGuire, Aline Musel, Genevieve O’Connell, Katherine Panzica, Sarah Papaj, Dennis Posheluk, Alexander Rauen, Megan Schifferli, Demi Schlotzhauer, Allison Schmitz, Courtney Smith, Samuel Speciale, Mitchell Sperrazza, Joel Stith, Chelsea Swanekamp, Dylan Szucs, Maria Ta, Lindsay Thomas,Brandon Voyer, Jessica Wagner, Tiffany Wagner, Emily Warren, Stefanie Watt, Kevin Weigel, and Kaylee Willis.
Grade 12: Summer Amoia, Amanda Aniolowski, Kathryn Blanch, Ian Boswell, James Boswell, Amy Brooks, Alissa Bumbolo, Chelsea Butkowski, Matthew Butler, David Byrwa, Angeline Cannizzaro, Tyler Coniglio, Maxwell Costello, Valerie Crissy, Matthew Czerniejewski, Diana Dantonio, Collin deGuehery, Megan Fagyas, Kelsie Flynn, Robert Frantz, Kate Ganczarz, Alexandra Gerbec, Jordyn Giannantonio, Alexandria Goudy, Rachel Grandits, Kristin Hatch, Sherrie Houck, Jeffrey Johnson, William Kellner, Alexi Koehne, Christie Loudermilk, Andre Miller, Sasha Nagelhout, Deanna Nolan, Dillon Olivieri, Morgon Olson, Amanda Oppermann, Evan Pagano, Siddharth Patel, Dominique Pizza, Ailsa Prohn, Christopher Quirin, Richard Rambuss, Michael Regis,Kimberlyn Rife, Alec Safy, Nicole Sayre, Thomas Schwob, Nicholas Seigler, Mark Sledziewski, Andrea Snitzer, Richard Sperrazza, Jeffrey Spors, Alexandra Storms, Jessica Tomasello,Timothy Valint, Connor Walters, Kristin Webb, Corey Weigand, Christopher White, Stephanie Wood, Ashley Yager, and Selina Zaccaria.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Review of Cheap Trick at Artpark Buffalo, NY
By Dave Ricci
There's nothing quite like the feeling of catching up with old friends.
And that's what it felt like when Cheap Trick took to the stage at Artpark on July 19.
Front man Robin Zander, who was decked out in a white "Dream Police"
uniform, still has some of the best pipes in the business.
His voice was as full and powerful Tuesday night as it was in the band's peak years of the 1970s and 80s.
Comprised of guitarist Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson on bass and Nielsen's son, Dax, on drums, Cheap Trick hit the mark with a crowd estimated at well over 10,000 people.
Cheap Trick remarked at least four times during the course of the night how happy they were to be in Lewiston, and wasn't just lip service as the band had a close call Sunday in Ottawa.
Cheap Trick was performing at the Ottawa Bluesfest when a torrential downpour swooped in and literally tore the stage apart as rivets could be heard popping out of place as the stage began to collapse.
Though none of the band members were among the three people that were reported injured, they did comment that some of their "A" equipment was damaged. An understatement to be sure.
In reality all of Cheap Trick's equipment was either crushed or soaked through and they had to work overtime to find replacement equipment before coming to Western New York.
Though you never would have known anything was out of place as everything sounded close to perfect.
There was balance as no one instrument overpowered the other and vocals were clean and crisp throughout.
Playing a wide variety of selections from their 35-year body of work, the songs that obviously got the best response from fans were the classics such as "I Want You To Want Me," "The Flame," and "Surrender."
Cheap Trick also did a bit of a tease as they saved "Dream Police" for their encore.
Once again, it was like visiting with old friends. Cheap Trick still has a passion for what they do which is what made the show so enjoyable.
Cheap Trick's impact on pop culture was also brought to light as the introduction included sound bytes from various TV shows and movies that referenced Cheap Trick. Most notably a classic moment from The Simpsons' when Bart asked Homer, "Haven't you ever heard yourself on tape?" And Homer casually stated "I prefer to listen to Cheap Trick."
There's no doubt it, Cheap Trick has made their mark.
There's nothing quite like the feeling of catching up with old friends.
And that's what it felt like when Cheap Trick took to the stage at Artpark on July 19.
Front man Robin Zander, who was decked out in a white "Dream Police"
uniform, still has some of the best pipes in the business.
His voice was as full and powerful Tuesday night as it was in the band's peak years of the 1970s and 80s.
Comprised of guitarist Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson on bass and Nielsen's son, Dax, on drums, Cheap Trick hit the mark with a crowd estimated at well over 10,000 people.
Cheap Trick remarked at least four times during the course of the night how happy they were to be in Lewiston, and wasn't just lip service as the band had a close call Sunday in Ottawa.
Cheap Trick was performing at the Ottawa Bluesfest when a torrential downpour swooped in and literally tore the stage apart as rivets could be heard popping out of place as the stage began to collapse.
Though none of the band members were among the three people that were reported injured, they did comment that some of their "A" equipment was damaged. An understatement to be sure.
In reality all of Cheap Trick's equipment was either crushed or soaked through and they had to work overtime to find replacement equipment before coming to Western New York.
Though you never would have known anything was out of place as everything sounded close to perfect.
There was balance as no one instrument overpowered the other and vocals were clean and crisp throughout.
Playing a wide variety of selections from their 35-year body of work, the songs that obviously got the best response from fans were the classics such as "I Want You To Want Me," "The Flame," and "Surrender."
Cheap Trick also did a bit of a tease as they saved "Dream Police" for their encore.
Once again, it was like visiting with old friends. Cheap Trick still has a passion for what they do which is what made the show so enjoyable.
Cheap Trick's impact on pop culture was also brought to light as the introduction included sound bytes from various TV shows and movies that referenced Cheap Trick. Most notably a classic moment from The Simpsons' when Bart asked Homer, "Haven't you ever heard yourself on tape?" And Homer casually stated "I prefer to listen to Cheap Trick."
There's no doubt it, Cheap Trick has made their mark.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Niagara-Orleans softball all-stars unveiled
League champion Albion had a trio of players named to the annual All-Niagara-Orleans League first team, as selected by the league’s coaches.
The Purple Eagles, who claimed their third consecutive league crown with a 12-2 record, were represented by senior first baseman Emalee Soule, junior pitcher Jen Knaak and junior second baseman Tia Prentice.
Soule hit .298 with 17 RBIs, Knaak hit .358 with 13 RBis and Prentice hit .315 with 10 RBIs. Knaak also struck out 97 and had a 1.69 ERA in the circle.
Royalton-Hartland and Wilson, which tied for second place with a identical 10-4 marks, each had two representatives on the first team. Senior pitcher Amanda Werth and freshman catcher Sam Brown are from Roy-Hart, while senior infielder Elise Jancef, a repeat selection, and sophomore pitcher Lindsey Bryer are from Wilson.
Werth, a five-time, first-team selection and a Niagara University signee, hit .560 with an on-base percentage of .656 and 21 RBIs. Brown hit .410 with 15 RBIs. Jancef, a repeat selection, hit .604 with 11 extra-base hits, including four home runs, and 19 RBIs. Bryer hit .542 with 11 doubles and 14 RBIs.
Medina senior pitcher Alishia Foss is also a repeat selection. This spring she hit .358 with 19 runs scored and 13 RBIs. She struck out 73 batters in the circle.
Barker senior pitcher Jessica Hillman, Akron sophomore pitcher Alexis Kidder, Newfane sophomore catcher Jordan Beutel and CSAT sophomore infielder Michelle Maloney round out the first team.
Hillman hit .389 with nine extra-base hits, KIdder hit .413 with eight extra-base hits and 11 RBIs, Beutel hit .306 with 10 RBIs and Maloney hit .509 with a .655 slugging percentage.
Second-team selections included: Sarah Papponetti (Albion, sophomore), Katie Donnelly (Albion, senior), Chelsey Jamieson (Roy-Hart, senior), Jillian Smith (Roy-Hart, senior), Stormie Kruger (Medina, sophomore), Mallorie Gagnon (Wilson, sophomore), Jamie Curry (Wilson, sophomore), Alex Denny (Barker, junior), Olivia Denny (Barker, freshman), Hayley Klumpp (Akron, sophomore) and Katie Shaw (Newfane, sophomore).
Honorable-mention selections included: Ali O’Hearn (Albion, sophomore), Brianna Walker (Roy-Hart, sophomore), Olivia Kelkenberg (Roy-Hart, sophomore), Jen Russell (Roy-Hart, senior), Molly Murphy (Roy-Hart, junior), Megan Corrieri (Roy-Hart, senior), Deseree Hughes (Medina, senior), Emma Fish (Medina, sophomore), Jaime Cogar (Newfane, senior), Shannon Shaw (Newfane, senior), Jamie Kerwin (Newfane, sophomore), Destiny Metzler (Barker, junior), Stephanie Pyra (Barker, junior), Kierstyn Sturmer (Akron, junior), Ashley Popp (Akron, senior), Ashley Wyder (Akron, senior), Samantha Dugo (CSAT, sophomore), Danielle Wright (CSAT, senior) and Kailey Schultz (Wilson, junior).
The Purple Eagles, who claimed their third consecutive league crown with a 12-2 record, were represented by senior first baseman Emalee Soule, junior pitcher Jen Knaak and junior second baseman Tia Prentice.
Soule hit .298 with 17 RBIs, Knaak hit .358 with 13 RBis and Prentice hit .315 with 10 RBIs. Knaak also struck out 97 and had a 1.69 ERA in the circle.
Royalton-Hartland and Wilson, which tied for second place with a identical 10-4 marks, each had two representatives on the first team. Senior pitcher Amanda Werth and freshman catcher Sam Brown are from Roy-Hart, while senior infielder Elise Jancef, a repeat selection, and sophomore pitcher Lindsey Bryer are from Wilson.
Werth, a five-time, first-team selection and a Niagara University signee, hit .560 with an on-base percentage of .656 and 21 RBIs. Brown hit .410 with 15 RBIs. Jancef, a repeat selection, hit .604 with 11 extra-base hits, including four home runs, and 19 RBIs. Bryer hit .542 with 11 doubles and 14 RBIs.
Medina senior pitcher Alishia Foss is also a repeat selection. This spring she hit .358 with 19 runs scored and 13 RBIs. She struck out 73 batters in the circle.
Barker senior pitcher Jessica Hillman, Akron sophomore pitcher Alexis Kidder, Newfane sophomore catcher Jordan Beutel and CSAT sophomore infielder Michelle Maloney round out the first team.
Hillman hit .389 with nine extra-base hits, KIdder hit .413 with eight extra-base hits and 11 RBIs, Beutel hit .306 with 10 RBIs and Maloney hit .509 with a .655 slugging percentage.
Second-team selections included: Sarah Papponetti (Albion, sophomore), Katie Donnelly (Albion, senior), Chelsey Jamieson (Roy-Hart, senior), Jillian Smith (Roy-Hart, senior), Stormie Kruger (Medina, sophomore), Mallorie Gagnon (Wilson, sophomore), Jamie Curry (Wilson, sophomore), Alex Denny (Barker, junior), Olivia Denny (Barker, freshman), Hayley Klumpp (Akron, sophomore) and Katie Shaw (Newfane, sophomore).
Honorable-mention selections included: Ali O’Hearn (Albion, sophomore), Brianna Walker (Roy-Hart, sophomore), Olivia Kelkenberg (Roy-Hart, sophomore), Jen Russell (Roy-Hart, senior), Molly Murphy (Roy-Hart, junior), Megan Corrieri (Roy-Hart, senior), Deseree Hughes (Medina, senior), Emma Fish (Medina, sophomore), Jaime Cogar (Newfane, senior), Shannon Shaw (Newfane, senior), Jamie Kerwin (Newfane, sophomore), Destiny Metzler (Barker, junior), Stephanie Pyra (Barker, junior), Kierstyn Sturmer (Akron, junior), Ashley Popp (Akron, senior), Ashley Wyder (Akron, senior), Samantha Dugo (CSAT, sophomore), Danielle Wright (CSAT, senior) and Kailey Schultz (Wilson, junior).
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Senator Geroge D. Maziarz highlights lumber’s legacy
The board of trustees of the North Tonawanda History Museum have established the Lumber City History Center Legacy Campaign Committee. Senator Geroge D. Maziarz has accepted the role of overall honorary chair.
Current efforts focus on continuing to make the center a quality location to experience history and a welcome center for visitors to the community. The new campaign’s goal is to raise money to erase the mortgage indebtedness on the location at 54 Webster St.
The museum board remains true to the mission it was founded on in 2003: to give North Tonawanda back to its history and provide its residents with a permanent history center. The museum offers books, publications, and other items in a gift shop area. Plus, maps and tourism information can be gleaned from their visitation center.
The history museum is deeply indebted to HSBC Bank and Regent Properties, who have both been very patient and supportive through the museum’s efforts. Donations can be made through the Buy a Brick program, where can can buy an 8’ by 8’ stone tile for $100 (individual), $250 (family) or $500 (business). Tiles will stay permanently in the interior walls. Donations can also be made through the Lumber City History Center Stewardship program; checks or cash, or a set amount can be automatically charged every month from a credit card.
It is hoped that businesses will join in the campaign for donations. Each person who sends in a written statement of their intention to assist the museum in any way will be immediately listed as a member to the Legacy Society of the North Tonawanda History Museum and will be permanently immortalized on a plaque on the walls of the Lumber City History Center as such.
For more information, stop into the museum at 54 Webster St., North Tonawanda, visit www.nthistorymuseum.org, or call executive director Donna Zellner Neal, at 213-0554.
Current efforts focus on continuing to make the center a quality location to experience history and a welcome center for visitors to the community. The new campaign’s goal is to raise money to erase the mortgage indebtedness on the location at 54 Webster St.
The museum board remains true to the mission it was founded on in 2003: to give North Tonawanda back to its history and provide its residents with a permanent history center. The museum offers books, publications, and other items in a gift shop area. Plus, maps and tourism information can be gleaned from their visitation center.
The history museum is deeply indebted to HSBC Bank and Regent Properties, who have both been very patient and supportive through the museum’s efforts. Donations can be made through the Buy a Brick program, where can can buy an 8’ by 8’ stone tile for $100 (individual), $250 (family) or $500 (business). Tiles will stay permanently in the interior walls. Donations can also be made through the Lumber City History Center Stewardship program; checks or cash, or a set amount can be automatically charged every month from a credit card.
It is hoped that businesses will join in the campaign for donations. Each person who sends in a written statement of their intention to assist the museum in any way will be immediately listed as a member to the Legacy Society of the North Tonawanda History Museum and will be permanently immortalized on a plaque on the walls of the Lumber City History Center as such.
For more information, stop into the museum at 54 Webster St., North Tonawanda, visit www.nthistorymuseum.org, or call executive director Donna Zellner Neal, at 213-0554.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Grill with creativity and Safety
It’s easy to stick to your old grilling standbys, like barbecue chicken and char-grilled steak, but there’s an endless world of possibilities when it comes to you and your grill. Grab that spatula, get out to your patio, and tote along this handy guide to all your grilling adventures. Elizabeth Edelman, co-founder and resident culinary expert at www.DiabetesDaily.com, has some interesting recipes for you to try. These recipes are healthy, nutritious, made with summer’s seasonal ingredients, and delicious.
First, the grilled vegetable and hummus wrap. What you need: two medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into quarter-inch sections; two teaspoons olive oil; eighth teaspoon salt; pinch of fresh ground black pepper; one cup hummus; four pieces of whole wheat wrap bread; quarter cup pine nuts; one bell pepper, sliced; two ounces baby spinach leaves; quarter cup red onion; and quarter cup of mint leaves. Pre-heat the grill over medium heat and brush both sides of the zucchini slices with the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until tender and slightly browned, about four minutes per side. Spread a quarter cup of hummus over each side of bread and sprinkle a tablespoon of pine nuts on top. Top with three zucchini slices, red pepper, spinach, onions, and one tablespoon of mint. Roll up and cut diagonal.
An inventive dish is the grill Asian Copper River salmon. What you need: three pounds Copper River salmon, skin on; two tablespoons Dijon mustard; three tablespoons quality soy sauce; six tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; half a teaspoon minced garlic, and half a teaspoon of fresh, grated ginger.
Heat a grill over medium-high heat. While it’s heating, lay the salmon skin-side down on a cutting board and cut crosswise into six equal pieces. Whisk together with mustard, soy sauce, olive oil, ginger, and garlic. Drizzle the marinade onto the salmon, and let sit 10 minutes. Then, place salmon skin-side down onto grill; discard marinade the fish was sitting in. Grill four to five minutes, depending on fish thickness. Turn with a spatula and grill another four or five minutes. The salmon will be rare in the center, but will continue cooking as it sits. Transfer onto a plate, skin-side down, and let rest 10 minutes. Remove the skin, and serve warm, at room temperature, or even chilled. This salmon recipe only contains 399 calories, and tastes like a million.
For more yummy summertime dishes, check out Edelman’s Web site before your next outdoor cook out.
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First, the grilled vegetable and hummus wrap. What you need: two medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into quarter-inch sections; two teaspoons olive oil; eighth teaspoon salt; pinch of fresh ground black pepper; one cup hummus; four pieces of whole wheat wrap bread; quarter cup pine nuts; one bell pepper, sliced; two ounces baby spinach leaves; quarter cup red onion; and quarter cup of mint leaves. Pre-heat the grill over medium heat and brush both sides of the zucchini slices with the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until tender and slightly browned, about four minutes per side. Spread a quarter cup of hummus over each side of bread and sprinkle a tablespoon of pine nuts on top. Top with three zucchini slices, red pepper, spinach, onions, and one tablespoon of mint. Roll up and cut diagonal.
An inventive dish is the grill Asian Copper River salmon. What you need: three pounds Copper River salmon, skin on; two tablespoons Dijon mustard; three tablespoons quality soy sauce; six tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; half a teaspoon minced garlic, and half a teaspoon of fresh, grated ginger.
Heat a grill over medium-high heat. While it’s heating, lay the salmon skin-side down on a cutting board and cut crosswise into six equal pieces. Whisk together with mustard, soy sauce, olive oil, ginger, and garlic. Drizzle the marinade onto the salmon, and let sit 10 minutes. Then, place salmon skin-side down onto grill; discard marinade the fish was sitting in. Grill four to five minutes, depending on fish thickness. Turn with a spatula and grill another four or five minutes. The salmon will be rare in the center, but will continue cooking as it sits. Transfer onto a plate, skin-side down, and let rest 10 minutes. Remove the skin, and serve warm, at room temperature, or even chilled. This salmon recipe only contains 399 calories, and tastes like a million.
For more yummy summertime dishes, check out Edelman’s Web site before your next outdoor cook out.
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Make sure you grill safe as well. Don't let children near the grill, keep the gas on low, turn the gas off when your done. Don't keep anything flammable near the flame or propane tank and always. Fire related accidents are a leading cause of injury during the summer months. Have fun but be safe. Read up on Fire Safety Tips
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Clarence Center Summer Centerfest kicks off the season
By: Debra Durkee, Metro Source
The Clarence Center Meet in the Center group is kicking off summer right with a family-friendly event that promises to have a little something for everyone. Taking place on between 5 and 9 p.m. Friday, June 24, Summer Centerfest activities will be taking Clarence Center by storm.
The list of events is a long one, and every store in the square will be having their own special events for visitors. From face painting, bounce houses and a basket raffle to horse-drawn carriage rides and wine tasting, those in the Meet in the Center group have made sure that there’s something for every member of the family -- because they want every family member to come.
“This is our kickoff to summer, so we try to schedule it to coincide with the end of the school year,” says Linda Carpenter, owner of Yours Truly. “So before people head off on vacation or off to summer camp, we want to give them the opportunity to have a family walk-about through town.”
So there’s plenty for the kids to do, from sampling some of Anderson’s ice cream to getting some balloon animals. Adults can partake in a wine tasting and enjoy the Caribbean music put on by the band, while entering to win one of the many baskets that will be up for raffle.
And the whole family can join in on the treasure hunt. The map has all the participating stores outlined on it, and almost every store will have something fun set up in conjunction with the treasure hunt. Once the map has been stamped by every store, the family is entered to win a prize.
“The treasure hunt is always such a hit, the kids just love it,” says Carpenter. “The whole thing is just a wonderful stroll through town -- and of course, the bikes will be up!”
It’s a particularly meaningful event for one store, as newcomer Creative Essence will be having their grand opening. An arts and crafts store where visitors can learn to create the beautiful handmade pieces they may have always admired, Creative Essence will be having face painting for the kids as they invite the community in to see their newly remodeled space.
The idea behind Summer Centerfest began in the winter. The stores in Clarence Center had always gotten together to put up Christmas decorations, lights and a tree -- and one year, they decided to invite people to the lighting. That grew into the Winter Centerfest, which will be taking place on Saturday, December 3 this year.
“We had so much fun, we decided to do it again for other seasons,” Carpenter says. “People have been so supportive here in Western New York. You truly have to have a pioneering spirit to live here!”
The event will be taking place rain or shine, although if the weather doesn’t cooperate some of the events may get rained out. The majority will still be on, though, because if there’s anything the pioneering spirit of the Meet in the Center group stands for, it’s that the celebration of community will go on. Pets are also welcome, with all the proper precautions. They’re expecting between 600 and 1,000 people to come to the event, so there’s bound to be something for even the furry family members to enjoy.
For more information, contact Linda Carpenter at 741-4500 or friend the Clarence Center: Meet in the Center group on Facebook.
The Clarence Center Meet in the Center group is kicking off summer right with a family-friendly event that promises to have a little something for everyone. Taking place on between 5 and 9 p.m. Friday, June 24, Summer Centerfest activities will be taking Clarence Center by storm.
The list of events is a long one, and every store in the square will be having their own special events for visitors. From face painting, bounce houses and a basket raffle to horse-drawn carriage rides and wine tasting, those in the Meet in the Center group have made sure that there’s something for every member of the family -- because they want every family member to come.
“This is our kickoff to summer, so we try to schedule it to coincide with the end of the school year,” says Linda Carpenter, owner of Yours Truly. “So before people head off on vacation or off to summer camp, we want to give them the opportunity to have a family walk-about through town.”
So there’s plenty for the kids to do, from sampling some of Anderson’s ice cream to getting some balloon animals. Adults can partake in a wine tasting and enjoy the Caribbean music put on by the band, while entering to win one of the many baskets that will be up for raffle.
And the whole family can join in on the treasure hunt. The map has all the participating stores outlined on it, and almost every store will have something fun set up in conjunction with the treasure hunt. Once the map has been stamped by every store, the family is entered to win a prize.
“The treasure hunt is always such a hit, the kids just love it,” says Carpenter. “The whole thing is just a wonderful stroll through town -- and of course, the bikes will be up!”
It’s a particularly meaningful event for one store, as newcomer Creative Essence will be having their grand opening. An arts and crafts store where visitors can learn to create the beautiful handmade pieces they may have always admired, Creative Essence will be having face painting for the kids as they invite the community in to see their newly remodeled space.
The idea behind Summer Centerfest began in the winter. The stores in Clarence Center had always gotten together to put up Christmas decorations, lights and a tree -- and one year, they decided to invite people to the lighting. That grew into the Winter Centerfest, which will be taking place on Saturday, December 3 this year.
“We had so much fun, we decided to do it again for other seasons,” Carpenter says. “People have been so supportive here in Western New York. You truly have to have a pioneering spirit to live here!”
The event will be taking place rain or shine, although if the weather doesn’t cooperate some of the events may get rained out. The majority will still be on, though, because if there’s anything the pioneering spirit of the Meet in the Center group stands for, it’s that the celebration of community will go on. Pets are also welcome, with all the proper precautions. They’re expecting between 600 and 1,000 people to come to the event, so there’s bound to be something for even the furry family members to enjoy.
For more information, contact Linda Carpenter at 741-4500 or friend the Clarence Center: Meet in the Center group on Facebook.
Kenmore West softball clinic to take place June 27 - 29
By: Dave Ricci, Metro Source
If you want to learn the game, then seek out help from the best.
The 2011 Kenmore West softball clinic will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 27 - 29 at the Kenmore-West Athletic Complex.
The camp, which is for players from ages 7-16, will focus on the core fundamentals of the game such as hitting, fielding, throwing, sliding, pitching and individual position work.
Instructors will be Lady Blue Devils head coach Matt Chimera and his staff of Joe Catalano, Dennis Sarow, Alex Meglin, Karen Johl and JV coach Kim Leggett.
The Lady Blue Devils, one of the most successful and consistent programs in Western New York, won the 2011 Niagara Frontier League championship, the program’s 11th league crown since 1996.
Under the Chimera/Catalano watch the Blue Devils have won four (1995, ‘99, ‘02 and ‘05) sectional titles, three Far West Regional crowns in 1999, 2002 and 2005. The program’s pinnacle of success was winning the New York State Class A championship in 2002, the first state title for a Ken-West sports team.
Catalano, one of the most respected pitching coaches in the state, has worked some of the areas premiere talent including Michelle Krier and Christine Keleher, who was named the 2002 New York State Player of the Year. Along with a laundry list of titles the Blue Devils program spawned dozens of girls that went on to play in college, many for Division I programs.
Chimera, Catalano and Sarow also coached the Western Region to the gold medal in the 2010 Empire State Games.
All very knowledgeable about the game of softball, the Blue Devils coaching staff is known for running very efficient practices that feature multiple stations that are all designed to enhance specific skills needed to play the game.
The Kenmore West High School is located at 33 Highland Ave in Kenmore.
The varsity softball diamond is located at the corner of Highland Ave. and Delaware Road.
Applications can be found at Sorrentino’s Sports Center, or you can call coach Chimera at 877-4801 to register.
Applications, and the $75 fee, can be mailed to Chimera at 12 Deerhurst Park Blvd, Kenmore, NY 14217.
Checks should be made out to the Kenmore Softball Boosters.
If you want to learn the game, then seek out help from the best.
The 2011 Kenmore West softball clinic will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 27 - 29 at the Kenmore-West Athletic Complex.
The camp, which is for players from ages 7-16, will focus on the core fundamentals of the game such as hitting, fielding, throwing, sliding, pitching and individual position work.
Instructors will be Lady Blue Devils head coach Matt Chimera and his staff of Joe Catalano, Dennis Sarow, Alex Meglin, Karen Johl and JV coach Kim Leggett.
The Lady Blue Devils, one of the most successful and consistent programs in Western New York, won the 2011 Niagara Frontier League championship, the program’s 11th league crown since 1996.
Under the Chimera/Catalano watch the Blue Devils have won four (1995, ‘99, ‘02 and ‘05) sectional titles, three Far West Regional crowns in 1999, 2002 and 2005. The program’s pinnacle of success was winning the New York State Class A championship in 2002, the first state title for a Ken-West sports team.
Catalano, one of the most respected pitching coaches in the state, has worked some of the areas premiere talent including Michelle Krier and Christine Keleher, who was named the 2002 New York State Player of the Year. Along with a laundry list of titles the Blue Devils program spawned dozens of girls that went on to play in college, many for Division I programs.
Chimera, Catalano and Sarow also coached the Western Region to the gold medal in the 2010 Empire State Games.
All very knowledgeable about the game of softball, the Blue Devils coaching staff is known for running very efficient practices that feature multiple stations that are all designed to enhance specific skills needed to play the game.
The Kenmore West High School is located at 33 Highland Ave in Kenmore.
The varsity softball diamond is located at the corner of Highland Ave. and Delaware Road.
Applications can be found at Sorrentino’s Sports Center, or you can call coach Chimera at 877-4801 to register.
Applications, and the $75 fee, can be mailed to Chimera at 12 Deerhurst Park Blvd, Kenmore, NY 14217.
Checks should be made out to the Kenmore Softball Boosters.
GERMAN FESTIVAL AT THE AMHERST MUSEUM
Bring the family out to experience German Culture and Culinary at the Museum on June 25, 2011. Dance to the music provided by The Auslander’s from 2-4 or The Frankfurter’s from 5-8. Listen to melodious songs sung by the Schwaben Choir while perusing authentic German vehicles brought to you by the Volkswagen Association of WNY, the Niagara Section Mercedes Benz Club of America, Porsche Club of America (Niagara Region), and BMW Motorcycle Club of WNY.
There will be games for Children, and we can’t forget the German Food and Beer brought to you by Shannon’s Pub and wine by Passport Wine and Liquor.
Bring the entire family, and join in the festivities. We open at 1pm, and our 35 acres and 10 Historic Building’s will be available for you to tour as well.
Friday, June 17, 2011
North Tonawanda History Museum show off city beauty through photos
The North Tonawanda History Museum has applications and entry rules available for the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor 2011 sixth annual photo contest. Tonawanda residents are encouraged to capture the beauty of the Canal cities and enter this contest.
Winning entries will be featured in the 2012 Erie Canalway calendar. Contest categories are: bridges, buildings, and locks - distinctive architecture, structures and historic downtowns; for the fun of it, people having fun at canal-related events; on the water- water activities and scenes, barges, and vessels; and nature of the canal - waterscapes, the beauty of the seasons, and wildlife.
Entries may be either digital images in color or black and white, or prints. Prints must be 4x6 inches or 5x7 inches on photo paper. No matted, mounted, or framed prints, please. No negatives.
Deadline for entries is Sept. 8. For more information, visit www.nthistorymuseum.org, or contact museum executive director Donna Zellner Neal, 213-0554.
Winning entries will be featured in the 2012 Erie Canalway calendar. Contest categories are: bridges, buildings, and locks - distinctive architecture, structures and historic downtowns; for the fun of it, people having fun at canal-related events; on the water- water activities and scenes, barges, and vessels; and nature of the canal - waterscapes, the beauty of the seasons, and wildlife.
Entries may be either digital images in color or black and white, or prints. Prints must be 4x6 inches or 5x7 inches on photo paper. No matted, mounted, or framed prints, please. No negatives.
Deadline for entries is Sept. 8. For more information, visit www.nthistorymuseum.org, or contact museum executive director Donna Zellner Neal, 213-0554.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Lancaster Redskins never quit against Williamsville North
It might not have looked like much when the Lancaster baseball team put together a two-run rally in the top of the fifth inning in a Section VI quarterfinal contest at Williamsville North. After all, the Redskins still trailed by three runs at the end of that inning and ended up losing the game, 9-4.
The result might not have been desirable. But that was the kind of effort summed up exactly what this Lancaster team is all about.
“That’s what I love about this team, they always bounce back,” Lancaster coach Mark Dalfonso said. “These kids never folded the tent. I’ll tell you, I love this team, they never quit.”
Lancaster finished the regular season at 9-5 overall and 8-4 in ECIC-I. Lancaster heated up at the right time, entering the Section VI playoffs having won six of the final seven contests of its regular season and then beating West Seneca West in the playoff opener.
“This was a great season,” Dalfonso said. “These kids played fantastic; they have never been out of a game all year long.”
The Redskins will lose an assortment of talented seniors to graduation, including pitcher/first baseman George Weber, catcher Derek Braun, first baseman Shane Meegan and centerfielder Kyle Taylor The group may be gone but they will not soon be forgotten by the program.
“They’re all classy kids, they all grey up,” Dalfonso said. “They learned more than just baseman and that’s really what our goal is – even though we do like to win.”
The result might not have been desirable. But that was the kind of effort summed up exactly what this Lancaster team is all about.
“That’s what I love about this team, they always bounce back,” Lancaster coach Mark Dalfonso said. “These kids never folded the tent. I’ll tell you, I love this team, they never quit.”
Lancaster finished the regular season at 9-5 overall and 8-4 in ECIC-I. Lancaster heated up at the right time, entering the Section VI playoffs having won six of the final seven contests of its regular season and then beating West Seneca West in the playoff opener.
“This was a great season,” Dalfonso said. “These kids played fantastic; they have never been out of a game all year long.”
The Redskins will lose an assortment of talented seniors to graduation, including pitcher/first baseman George Weber, catcher Derek Braun, first baseman Shane Meegan and centerfielder Kyle Taylor The group may be gone but they will not soon be forgotten by the program.
“They’re all classy kids, they all grey up,” Dalfonso said. “They learned more than just baseman and that’s really what our goal is – even though we do like to win.”
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Local WNY financial advisors host seminar
Timothy A. Riemer, Kristin E.M. Riemer, Philip J. Pusateri, and Erik O’Keefe - all financial advisors with Ameriprise Financial - will host a seminar about weathering job loss on Tuesday, June 14. The seminar is titled “Weathering Job Loss, Preserving Your Future.”
If you have lost your job recently or your position has been downsized, or if you are fearful these things may happen to you, the seminar is bound to be informative. The seminar will be held at Ameriprise Financial, 6445A Dysinger Road, Lockport.
Space is limited, so please call 439-9105, option two to reserve a spot by Monday, June 13. The is no cost or obligation.
Fire Damage Restoration
Fire Damage Clean Up
Water Damage Restoration
Smoke Damage Clean Up
Mold Remediation
If you have lost your job recently or your position has been downsized, or if you are fearful these things may happen to you, the seminar is bound to be informative. The seminar will be held at Ameriprise Financial, 6445A Dysinger Road, Lockport.
Space is limited, so please call 439-9105, option two to reserve a spot by Monday, June 13. The is no cost or obligation.
Fire Damage Restoration
Fire Damage Clean Up
Water Damage Restoration
Smoke Damage Clean Up
Mold Remediation
Friday, June 10, 2011
Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Adult Home to host open house
The staff at the Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Adult Home will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14 at their facility, located at 4520 Ransom Road in Clarence.
“The Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Adult Home provides a compassionate, supportive lifestyle that includes nutritious meal preparation, a stimulating environment, medical management, and a staff who treats residents with dignity and respect,” said administrator Marion Hummell, RN. Tours will be conducted at 11 a.m., and either 1, 3, 5, 6, and 7 p.m. There will be a question and answer session at 7 p.m., too.
For more information, call Gina Tedesco at 759-6985 ext. 348.
“The Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Adult Home provides a compassionate, supportive lifestyle that includes nutritious meal preparation, a stimulating environment, medical management, and a staff who treats residents with dignity and respect,” said administrator Marion Hummell, RN. Tours will be conducted at 11 a.m., and either 1, 3, 5, 6, and 7 p.m. There will be a question and answer session at 7 p.m., too.
For more information, call Gina Tedesco at 759-6985 ext. 348.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF ASSEMBLYMAN JONATHAN BING
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the appointment of Assemblyman Jonathan Bing to serve as Special Deputy Superintendent of the New York Liquidation Bureau.
Most recently, Jonathan Bing was serving his fifth term in the New York State Assembly where he represented the 73rd Assembly District since November of 2002. During his eight years in office Assemblyman Bing has authored 70 pieces of legislation, 30 of which have been signed into law. His 2010 legislative successes included the law which provides for no fault divorce in New York State, ending the State's notoriety as the only jurisdiction in the nation without this provision. Continuing his efforts from past sessions to cut red tape for New York's small businesses, Assemblyman Bing authored two laws in 2010 that will reduce administrative burdens in the insurance and real estate brokerage industries.
The Assemblyman served on the Assembly's Health; Housing; Insurance; Judiciary; Social Services; and Tourism, Parks, Arts & Sports Development Committees. He was appointed Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Oversight, Analysis and Investigation in February 2011, after previously serving as the chair of the Committee on Libraries and Education Technology, the Legislative Task Force on People with Disabilities and the Subcommittee on Mitchell-Lama Housing.
Assemblyman Bing has received multiple awards in recognition of his service including the 2008 Hunter College Presidential Medal, a 2008 New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund Eco-Star award, and the 2005 Vanderbilt YMCA's Champion of the Year Award.
“Assemblyman Bing is an incredibly talented and committed public servant and I am pleased to welcome him in to our administration,” Governor Cuomo said.
Most recently, Jonathan Bing was serving his fifth term in the New York State Assembly where he represented the 73rd Assembly District since November of 2002. During his eight years in office Assemblyman Bing has authored 70 pieces of legislation, 30 of which have been signed into law. His 2010 legislative successes included the law which provides for no fault divorce in New York State, ending the State's notoriety as the only jurisdiction in the nation without this provision. Continuing his efforts from past sessions to cut red tape for New York's small businesses, Assemblyman Bing authored two laws in 2010 that will reduce administrative burdens in the insurance and real estate brokerage industries.
The Assemblyman served on the Assembly's Health; Housing; Insurance; Judiciary; Social Services; and Tourism, Parks, Arts & Sports Development Committees. He was appointed Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Oversight, Analysis and Investigation in February 2011, after previously serving as the chair of the Committee on Libraries and Education Technology, the Legislative Task Force on People with Disabilities and the Subcommittee on Mitchell-Lama Housing.
Assemblyman Bing has received multiple awards in recognition of his service including the 2008 Hunter College Presidential Medal, a 2008 New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund Eco-Star award, and the 2005 Vanderbilt YMCA's Champion of the Year Award.
“Assemblyman Bing is an incredibly talented and committed public servant and I am pleased to welcome him in to our administration,” Governor Cuomo said.
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