Transportation

Whirlpool-Rapids Bridge Inspection Lane Construction to Result in Canada-Bound Traffic Closure

Submitted by AMDG Public Affairs on Friday, July 25th, 1:42 pm

LEWISTON, NY – Today the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission (NFBC) announced the upcoming installation of a second primary inspection lane within the Canada plaza at the Whirlpool-Rapids International Bridge crossing. This construction project—scheduled to commence on September 2nd, 2014, and conclude on or before October 9th, 2014—is being undertaken to increase processing capacity at the crossing. The Whirlpool-Rapids Bridge has recently experienced rapid increases in usage and wait times, due to the growing popularity of the NEXUS trusted travel program.

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Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Thursday, July 10th, 2014, 1:16pm

Legends Over London Air Show Flies Into London July 19-20

After many years of waiting for a flying event to return to nearby London, Ontario, the Jet Aircraft Museum is proud to announce the return of an exciting aviation weekend to London International Airport. Legends Over London, featuring flying and static display aircraft, representations from aviation companies as well as other activities, will take place July 19-20.

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Monday, July 7th, 2014, 9:14pm

Castle Joins America’s Car Show After Dark as Major Sponsor

America’s Car Show After Dark, hosted by automotive expert Tom Torbjornsen, has landed Castle Products as a major sponsor. The two-hour broadcast of “After Dark” runs from 8 to 10 p.m. weekdays on TuneIn.com.

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Monday, July 7th, 2014, 9:14pm

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Tuesday, June 24th, 2014, 12:31pm

With backyard parties, cookouts and fireworks, the July 4th holiday is a favorite time of year for many Americans. But the celebrating can turn deadly when people drive after drinking alcohol.

“Impaired driving can turn celebrations into tragedy in an instant,” said Monica Farrar, director of The Resource Training Center Drinking Driver Program. “With July 4th approaching, we’re reminding people of the cost of impaired driving. In 2012, 179 people were killed in crashes over this holiday period. Of those deaths, 44 percent were in crashes that involved alcohol.

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Friday, April 11th, 2014, 1:49pm

America’s Car Show to Launch ‘After Dark’ Radio Show

Fasten your seatbelts! Automotive expert, author, and television and radio personality Tom Torbjornsen, founder of America’s Car Show, will launch his latest venture, “America’s Car Show After Dark,” at 8 p.m. Monday, April 14. Co-hosted by Paul Hoefler, the show will run from 8 p.m. to midnight Monday through Friday on TuneIn.com.

With over 35 years in the automotive industry and over two decades in talk radio, Torbjornsen attracts listeners with his unique and entertaining style, expert advice, topical guests and enthusiasm for cars.

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Monday, January 20th, 2014, 11:20am

NFADA Lists AutoTech and Tire Rodeo Competition Winners

Student teams from the Orleans Niagara BOCES Niagara Career & Technical Education Centers and the Erie 1 BOCES Harkness Career & Technical Center won top honors at the annual NFADA Ron Smith Memorial AutoTech Competition and Tire Rodeo held Saturday in Orchard Park. The competition took place at the Erie Community College-Vehicle Technology Training Center at 5885 Big Tree Road, Orchard Park.

The AutoTech competition featured teams of two high school automotive seniors who were put through a series of diagnostic, workstation and performance tests to measure their automotive technical skills and abilities. The WNY Ford Dealers provided six 2014 Ford Fusions for the students to compete on.

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