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Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market Announces Annual Poster Competition

Monday, January 5th, 2015, 1:05pm

Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market Announces Annual Poster Competition

The Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market will hold its fifth annual poster contest to promote the outdoor market’s upcoming 2015 season. Entries for the poster competition are due by 5 p.m. Friday, March 6. 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:

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AT&T Western New York Civic App Challenge produces community focused mobile apps

Submitted by Queen City Blogger on Thursday, December 11th, 1:03 pm

Western New Yorkers will be able to turn to their smartphones for information on child care, Thruway conditions, rental properties, landlords and other topics, thanks to creativity and innovation that emerged from the 2014 AT&T Western New York Civic App Challenge.

The winners of the two-month “virtual hackathon” were announced Dec. 4 by AT&T, along with community partners including the University at Buffalo, State University of New York at Fredonia, Z80 Labs Technology Incubator, InfoTech Niagara, Launch NY, United Way of Buffalo & Erie County, d!g Buffalo and Hack Upstate.

The contest challenged local developers, entrepreneurs, designers and technologists to leverage open data to build smartphone apps that serve community needs. The competition aimed to connect and engage citizens with government and demonstrate how mobile technologies can lead to the next generation of tech jobs and investment.

Grand prize winning app NY Family Connection Second place winning app NY Thruway Guide team members with AT&T Western New York Civic App Challenge host partners.

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AT&T Western New York Civic App Challenge winners announced

Submitted by Queen City Blogger on Thursday, December 4th, 7:57 pm

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Submitted by Tifft Nature Preserve

Thursday, December 4th, 2014, 3:33pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Trivia Night FUNdraiser To Support Tifft Nature Preserve December 12

BUFFALO, NY (December 2, 2014) - Tifft Nature Preserve (Tifft), Buffalo’s natural treasure at the Outer Harbor, will host its second annual Trivia Night FUNdraiser on Friday, December 12 (rescheduled from November 21 due to the storm) from 7-9pm to benefit its educational programs, conservation efforts, and nonprofit mission.

Teams of four or individual participants are invited to show off their trivia knowledge of fun and easy facts from their favorite nature-themed television shows, movies and commercials. Teams will enjoy a rousing evening of treats and prizes as well as some interactive surprises incorporating popular board games that participants will be sure to enjoy.

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AT&T Western New York Civic App Challenge

Submitted by Queen City Blogger on Monday, September 15th, 9:20 am

The challenge - Solve Local!

Technology giant AT&T along with University at Buffalo, State University of New York at Fredonia, Z80 Labs, InfoTech Niagara, Launch NY, United Way of Buffalo &Erie County and Hack Upstate today announced the AT&T Western New York Civic App Challenge—a two-month “virtual hackathon” in which developers are encouraged to “Solve Local” by building smartphone apps that serve Western New Yorkers. Winners will receive cash prizes totaling $18,000.

The challenge, facilitated by Hack Upstate, was launched at d!g Buffalo (pronounced ‘dig’) on September 10, the newly opened co-work space on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus and will run until November 10. Coders, designers and technologists can register for the challenge and get more information at attwny.hackupstate.com.

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Submitted by Tony Astran, Publicity Manager

Friday, May 30th, 2014, 10:09am

Dinosaurs Invade Buffalo: Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino Welcomes Jurassic Park Slots

Gigantic dinosaur head, jumbo-sized machines, picture-taking promotion
generate excitement for arrival of one of the country’s hottest slots

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Submitted by Tony Astran, Publicity Manager

Tuesday, April 29th, 2014, 11:55am

Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel will celebrate its 10th anniversary this May by doing what it does best: offer plenty of excitement and rewards to its guests. Numerous promotions throughout the month include hot seat drawings with $40,000 in cash and Free Slot Play, a sweepstakes with free gas for a year, an opportunity to redeem reward points for a special 10th anniversary watch, and a “Sons of Anarchy” themed weekend with a motorcycle giveaway among the prizes.

Every Monday in May, guests can participate in the $40,000 10th Anniversary Hot Seat every hour from 10 a.m. through 7 p.m., just by inserting a free Seneca Player’s Club card into their favorite slot machines. At each drawing, one winner will receive $500 Free Slot Play and $500 cash.

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