Fri, Mar 18th 2016 06:45 pm
The Town of Niagara Recreation Department released the lineup for its summer concert series, "Music Mania Mondays."
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Fri, Mar 18th 2016 06:40 pm
A resident at Tuesday's Town of Niagara board meeting expressed concerns about a strong smell coming from the Republic Services - Allied Waste Industries of Niagara Falls landfill.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2016 06:40 pm
Members of the Boy Scouts of America from the Greater Niagara Frontier Council pose with members of the 914th Niagara Falls Airlift Wing at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2016 06:35 pm
•The Volunteer Center at the Health Association of Niagara County's RSVP program is seeking volunteers in Niagara County who are willing to assist with meal delivery. For more information, contact Priscilla Dolling at 716-285-8224, ext. 216.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2016 01:45 pm
The Erie County Department of Social Services' Home Energy Assistance Program, or HEAP, will continue to accept applications for regular benefits for the 2015-16 heating season after the New York State Office of Temporary Disability Assistance authorized an extension of regular HEAP benefits for New York residents who qualify.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2016 11:15 am
This summer marks a special anniversary for the Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival. The 15th annual installment of the popular village event will take place Aug. 26-27.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2016 11:05 am
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, is asking the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to take its shipments of highly enriched uranium elsewhere.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2016 11:05 am
Niagara University's Kiernan Recreation Center is offering an American Red Cross lifeguarding certification class April 23-24.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2016 10:50 am
The Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA recognized the Niagara County Auxiliary Police Force by presenting it with a grant of $2,500.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2016 10:45 am
The Erie County Department of Emergency Services, in conjunction with the state departments of homeland security and emergency services, recently conducted two sessions of tier III emergency managers' certification trainings at the Erie County Fire Training Academy in Cheektowaga.
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Thu, Mar 17th 2016 04:40 pm
More than 40 local charitable organizations were presented with donations at the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA Wednesday during the "Give Fashionably" ceremony sponsored by the Town of Niagara and the mall.
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Thu, Mar 17th 2016 03:35 pm
The Wound Center of Niagara - the area's only multispecialty comprehensive care center for chronic and non-healing wounds - didn't skip a beat Thursday as Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center officials celebrated the completion of a $588,000 expansion that doubled the facility's size.
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Thu, Mar 17th 2016 03:30 pm
Leaders from Niagara County cultural organizations met at the Giacomo Hotel on Friday, March 11, to discuss priorities and goals for the Cultural Alliance of Niagara.
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Thu, Mar 17th 2016 03:30 pm
Congressman Chris Collins is recognizing U.S. Navy veteran Ernie Reitzel as New York 27th Congressional District's first Veteran of the Month. This new program was established by Collins' office to recognize the dedication and service of NY-27's veterans.
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Thu, Mar 17th 2016 03:30 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced the team would hold an online auction of the breast cancer awareness jerseys that were worn and autographed by Sabres alumni during the annual Sabres Alumni Fall Wine Festival, which took place at First Niagara Center on March 10.
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Thu, Mar 17th 2016 03:25 pm
Culinary professionals from more than 100 colleges and universities will come to Buffalo for a four-day University at Buffalo food services conference featuring a keynote speech by Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly.
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Wed, Mar 16th 2016 04:55 pm
2015 43North Winner Plum and talent management and human resource consulting firm Performance Management Partners Inc. have announced a partnership to help employers enter the next generation of talent management.
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Wed, Mar 16th 2016 04:25 pm
Niagara University will open its doors to prospective undergraduate students on April 23.
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Wed, Mar 16th 2016 04:20 pm
The Lewiston Choraleers will present an Easter cantata, "Come Walk With Me: Through the Passion and Resurrection of Christ," by Pepper Choplin at four area churches March 19, 20, 25 and 26.
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Wed, Mar 16th 2016 04:20 pm
Following its most successful season to date, the Ice at Canalside presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York is now closed for on-ice activities for the season.
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Tue, Mar 15th 2016 03:20 pm
The Yahoo Community Benefit Fund is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations for its 2016 grant cycle. Applications are due at 4 p.m. April 29, and are available for submission at cfgb.org/yahoo.
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Tue, Mar 15th 2016 02:40 pm
The New York Water Environment Association, or NYWEA, a nonprofit, educational organization founded in 1929 by professionals in the field of water quality, has announced the appointment of Joseph Fiegl as president.
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Tue, Mar 15th 2016 02:00 pm
Two teams in the Buffalo Jr. Sabres Youth Hockey Organization won USA Hockey New York State Amateur Hockey Association Championships. The Jr. Sabres 18U and Bantam Major 14U teams both claimed the top spot in their respective divisions at the state championships this past weekend at the Northtown Center in Amherst.
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Tue, Mar 15th 2016 01:50 pm
Concussions have received plenty of attention from the media, but exactly how they affect patients clinically is not well understood.
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Tue, Mar 15th 2016 01:40 pm
Empire State Development announced applications are now open for interested parties in Niagara County to apply for incentives through the Yahoo Community Fund for Niagara County.
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Tue, Mar 15th 2016 12:35 pm
The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance reminded New Yorkers there is still time to apply for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which will accept applications for heating assistance through April 8.
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Mon, Mar 14th 2016 05:55 pm
When Laura DeBacco was recruited coordinator of the OB/GYN Center at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center in April 2014, seeing five patients in a day was considered pretty busy at the outpatient medical office.
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Mon, Mar 14th 2016 01:55 pm
Artpark is looking for people to build fairy houses for its 2016 Fairy House Festival, taking place the weekend of June 11-12. Applications for the house entry can be found online at www.artpark.net.
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Mon, Mar 14th 2016 01:45 pm
Christopher R. Coyer, Class of 1993, Christopher J. Feeney, John A. Rieger, '86, and John P. Rumschik, '77, have been named to the board of trustees of Niagara University. The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of the university, announced their elections.
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Mon, Mar 14th 2016 01:30 pm
Eight outstanding students were inducted into the Niagara University President's Society during a ceremony held Sunday, March 13, in the Statler Dining Room of St. Vincent's Hall.
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Mon, Mar 14th 2016 01:25 pm
The Maid of the Mist recently participated in the first Brand USA sales mission to China.
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Mon, Mar 14th 2016 01:00 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins has announced more than $7.75 million in federal funding to support efforts to end homelessness in Western New York. The federal funding will be provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Sat, Mar 12th 2016 10:00 am
Four women, two mothers and their daughters, were honored for being both cancer survivors and caregivers at the Grand Island Relay For Life Kickoff.
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Sat, Mar 12th 2016 07:05 am
An Island woman was honored Sunday at Western New York's most popular Polar Bear swim.
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Sat, Mar 12th 2016 07:05 am
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston revisited the idea of permitting food trucks to operate on municipal streets.
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Sat, Mar 12th 2016 07:00 am
The Ken-Ton and Niagara Falls Family YMCAs will host a summer camp staff recruitment event from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at 535 Belmont Ave., Kenmore. Come dressed for the role of a camp counselor and engage in camp activities.
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Sat, Mar 12th 2016 07:00 am
Students and faculty members at Niagara University have planned several events to celebrate Women's History Month.
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Sat, Mar 12th 2016 07:00 am
Before opening a public hearing on a proposed trapping law, Town Supervisor Nathan McMurray said his goal was to have a dialogue "so that we can really have a conversation. I believe the best ideas come from conversation and dialogue."
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Sat, Mar 12th 2016 07:00 am
"The average person will feel as though they are jet-lagged by one hour with increased fatigue, irritable mood, less productivity and increased likelihood of binge eating."
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Sat, Mar 12th 2016 07:00 am
St. Patrick's Day certainly serves as a "rite of spring" in these parts, seemingly more than anything else. And it gets into full force next week with celebrations throughout Buffalo-Niagara.
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