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Fantasy Football Comes to All Three Seneca Casinos for the 2013 Season

Submitted by Tony Astran, Publicity Manager

Friday, August 23rd, 2013, 10:59am

Fantasy Football Comes to All Three Seneca Casinos for the 2013 Season

NIAGARA FALLS, SALAMANCA and BUFFALO, N.Y. – Two great offerings – Seneca Casinos and fantasy sports – are now one for the 2013 football season. Every day from September 2 through December 29, guests can head to each of the three Seneca Casino locations in Western New York to play fantasy football for free and win a share of cash and prizes in the $175,000 All-Star Fantasy Football Challenge.

Playing is simple, quick and fun. At all three Seneca Casinos, interactive kiosks will be available in the lobbies and other select areas on property. Using a free Seneca Player’s Club card, guests can play every day at each property starting on Mondays at noon through Sundays at 11 a.m. for the Sunday and Monday football games the following week.

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Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Monday, January 21st, 2013, 1:01pm

Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market Announces Annual Poster Competition

The Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market Board of Directors is holding its third annual poster contest to promote the outdoor market’s 2013 season. Entries for the poster competition are due by 5 p.m. Friday, March 8. Whether you’re a student studying the arts, a professional graphic designer or just someone with a creative streak, you’re invited to submit your design for an 11x17-inch color poster that accurately reflects the feel of the Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market.

All entries should contain — but are not limited to — the following copy content:

Taste & Tradition

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Submitted by Jennifer Starkey, APR, Community Blogger

Wednesday, June 6th, 2012, 2:05pm

Miss Buffalo to Compete for Miss New York State

The current Miss Buffalo, Lonna McCary, is gearing up to compete for Miss New York next week in Staten Island. Contestants in the Miss New York pageant will compete in interview, swimsuit, evening gown, talent and on-stage question portions of competiton.

"It's been a really exciting experience to represent the Queen City throughout the year. I've met so many wonderful supporters throughout the year and I'm privileged to have the opportunity to bring the Miss New York crown home," said 21-year-old McCary.

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Submitted by Patrick Klinck, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 10th, 2012, 2:30pm

Tell Us About the Greatest Mom You Know

If you know who the World's Greatest Mom is, we want to know about her! Send us a photo and a short description why your candidate is the world's greatest mom and we'll post her story to the WGRZ-2 Your Town websites.

Select stories will be featured on the WGRZ Facebook page and maybe even in a newscast.

Send your photo and a minimum 100-word bio to neighborhoods@wgrz.com by Friday, May 11, 2012.

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Submitted by Patrick Klinck, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012, 10:35am

Margaret Anderson

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Tops Friendly Markets Launches Year-Long 50th Anniversary Celebration

Submitted by Megan Kreps on Friday, February 17th, 3:39 pm

A statement from Tops Friendly Markets:

Williamsville, NY – Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in upstate New York and northern Pennsylvania, announced today that the company will commemorate its 50th anniversary with a year-long celebration. As part of the anniversary celebration, Tops will offer shoppers new promotions, exceptional savings, contests and events throughout the year.

Tops kicked off its 50th anniversary with a celebratory event at its Portage Road store in the City of Niagara Falls, NY. Tops’ history is deeply rooted in the Niagara Falls community and the first modern Tops supermarket opened on Portage Road in 1962.

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Submitted by Kara Lee, Maddie's Pet Rescue Project Coordinator

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012, 8:17am

The Maddie's Pet Rescue Project has announced a jackpot of $7,500 for its first annual Save the Strays Sweepstakes. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $20. Ticket holders are then entered into a drawing for the grand prize, as well as a trip for two to Orlando, including airfare and three nights hotel, and a Kindle Fire. The drawing will take place on February 29, 2012.

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