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Wed, Jul 23 2008

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PORTER CUP VIDEO: NFCC pro talks about course changes

According to head pro John Boss, Niagara Falls Country Club is landlocked. But that doesn't mean the Porter Cup organizers aren't adding new challenges for the best amateur golfers in the world.....more>>

VIDEO: Ride the Orange County Chopper's MotoCoaster
Join Features Editor Paul Lane at Media Day when the stars of the reality TV show "American Chopper" debut the new roller coaster at Darien Lake named after their company.
VIDEO: Our guys pick the all-area basketball team
It gets a little heated when John D'Onofrio, Nate Beutel and Jay Skurski debate the merits of local players for our all-area basketball team.
VIDEO: United Auto Workers Local 774 on strike
VIDEO: Hands of Thunder
Professional brick breaker Dan Netherland sets out to break his world record for the most bricks smashed in one strike. Can he do it?
VIDEO: Bike Path Killer arraignment
Altemio Sanchez, who pleaded guilty in May to second-degree murder in the homicides of three women, was sentenced to 75 years to life in prison. The video provided by WKBW Channel 7 includes Sanchez’s statement, a statement from prosecutor Frank Sedita Jr. and the sentencing from Judge Christopher Burns.
VIDEO: Coverage from Channel 7 of the shooting on Grand Island
A domestic dispute left one man dead early Thursday morning.
VIDEO: Amherst man drives into Erie Canal early Monday, drowns
Donald Kreuter, 43, of Tonawanda Creek Road in Amherst, a double amputee and Persian Gulf War veteran, was pulled from the car after entering the canal near Sweeney and Main streets in North Tonawanda, according to North Tonawanda Detective Lt. Tom Krantz.
VIDEO: Children line up at Noah’s Ark for copies of Harry Potter
At Noah’s Ark on Market Street, two hours of festivities preceded the main event — opening the white and red boxes and handing out the books to the eager crowd.
VIDEO: Motorist drives into Erie Canal, unable to be saved

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• TUESDAY: Traffic deaths fall as gas prices climb (5:56 p.m.)
• TUESDAY: Teen leads sheriff deputies on high-speed chase (4:19 p.m.)
• TUESDAY: Texas, Mexico prepare for Tropical Storm Dolly (11:06 a.m.)
• TUESDAY: Obama plans to visit oft-targeted Israeli town (9:56 a.m.)
• MONDAY: Political consultant, former Zogby employee nominated for new county post (4:52 p.m.)

Porter Cup

• PORTER CUP: A night for champions at NFCC
• PORTER CUP: Special bond created between hosts, players
• PORTER CUP: Changes could affect scoring
• PORTER CUP VIDEO: NFCC pro talks about course changes
• PORTER CUP: Han, Horschel lead Denn’s Ten

Sports

• FIELD HOCKEY: Starpoint’s Braun has dream come true
• SABRES: Miller excited about future in Buffalo
• NYCBL: Power drop second straight on road
• AREA ROUNDUP (July 23): Van Schaik Day set for Aug. 13
• SOFTBALL: Keleher ready for another ESG shot

Opinion

• LUCINSKI: The flag of freedom: Made in China
• COLUMN: Police part of plan on Third Street
• LETTERS: To the family and friends of those who are deployed
• WHITE-WALKER: You asked for it
• COLUMN: Saluting our Chinese flag

Communities

• WHEATFIELD: Lovin’ Spoonful playing town picnic
• VILLAGE OF LEWISTON: Business not sweet for chocolate house
• RANSOMVILLE: Help for injured man was heaven-sent
• YOUNGSTOWN: Ready for regatta
• TOWN OF NIAGARA: New tax assessor named

Night & Day

• MOVIES: Ebert, Roeper leaving ‘At the Movies’
• MOVIES: ‘Dark Knight’ sets weekend record with $155.34M
• MUSIC: Summer of '69 returns
• MOVIES: 'The Dark Knight' takes off
• MOVIES: The evolution of 'Batman'

Niagara Living

• VIDEO STORY: Honor Flight
• COOL TASTES: The skinny on local ice cream treats
• VIDEO STORY: Organic Farming in Niagara
• DELUCA: Gems can bring glitter to the bridal crown
• VIDEO STORY: The greening of Dr. Donohue

Lifestyle

• CELEBRITIES: Kenmore's Blitzer on hunt for good scoop
• CELEBRITIES: Lockport's Alexis a model of success
• CELEBRITIES: These locals leave WNY talkin' proud
• BOOK REVIEW: Falls guide ignores U.S. side
• DADDY'S GIRL: The art of 'me, me, me'

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