Tue, Jan 26th 2016 03:50 pm
The stage is set for Super Bowl 50 - and 11 Niagara University students will be working behind the scenes as the Carolina Panthers take on the Denver Broncos in the National Football League's showcase event.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2016 04:20 pm
Area residents who use needles, syringes or lancets in their homes can dispose of them safely at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2016 04:10 pm
Niagara University announced today the creation of the Edward A. Brennan Center for Language, Culture and Leadership, which will endeavor to meet the needs of international families and students, and serve English language learners within the global community.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2016 03:50 pm
Do you have an ongoing health condition? If you have a chronic illness such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, arthritis or chronic anxiety, join in for a free chronic disease self-management workshop series, beginning on Friday, Jan. 29.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2016 03:50 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center President and CEO Joseph A. Ruffolo will receive a 2016 Community Leader Award from the National Federation for Just Communities during an awards luncheon Wednesday at the Buffalo Convention Center.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2016 03:25 pm
For teenagers from low-income households, trauma from bullying, parental abuse and dating violence often goes untreated, since many families can't afford traditional therapy.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2016 03:20 pm
The Food Bank of Western New York was awarded a $23,500 grant from BJ's Charitable Foundation to support agency capacity building by purchasing new refrigerators and freezers for nine food pantries throughout Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara counties.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2016 03:15 pm
State Sen. Rob Ortt today announced he secured $250,000 in state funds to help offset costs for the water line project in the City of Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2016 03:15 pm
One of the most unique pieces of research equipment at the University at Buffalo is about to get a makeover.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2016 03:00 pm
Celebrate Valentine's Day early this year. "PUCKER Up with the Buffalo Sabres" when you meet some of your favorite players from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at the SPCA Serving Erie County, 205 Ensminger Road, Tonawanda
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Mon, Jan 25th 2016 07:20 am
The Herschell Factory Museum in North Tonawanda announces it will be open President's Day week, Feb. 15-19, with STEM activities offered each day for children to learn about and create.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2016 07:20 am
Learn to socialize your puppy with certified dog trainer Karen Drumm from Harmony Dog Training at Shoppe on Main, 2714 Main St., Newfane. Sessions will be held from noon until 2 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 30, Feb. 13 and 27, and March 12.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2016 07:00 am
Friends of the Ransomville Library will hold a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 (with a bag sale from 3 to 4 p.m.), at the library 3733 Ransomville Road.
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Sat, Jan 23rd 2016 11:30 am
Shhhh! The Lewiston Public Library isn't likely to be the usual quiet place to read the newspaper, use a computer or check out its abundance of books and movie, television and music CDs from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30.
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Sat, Jan 23rd 2016 10:30 am
Safety was the theme of Tuesday's Village of Lewiston Board meeting.
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Sat, Jan 23rd 2016 10:25 am
A good steakhouse is hard to come by, so when Center Cut opened on Center Street in Lewiston last year, carnivores were delighted. For those who aren't in favor of the turf, there's plenty of surf being dished up, as well.
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Sat, Jan 23rd 2016 07:05 am
Thursday afternoon, the full Erie County Legislature voted in favor of adding approximately 40 properties on Grand Island in an agricultural district.
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Sat, Jan 23rd 2016 07:05 am
School board trustees were briefed last Monday on a proposal to present the story of the founders of the Grand Island school district on a modern video screen.
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Sat, Jan 23rd 2016 07:05 am
The Buffalo Sabres announced the team will host an SPCA Adopt-a-Pet event from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8. The event, which will take place at the SPCA Serving Erie County in Tonawanda, will feature appearances by Sabres players.
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Sat, Jan 23rd 2016 07:00 am
Music is the language of love and Hard Rock speaks it fluently! Starting on Friday, Feb. 12, and continuing through Sunday, Feb. 14, Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls USA will give guests the ultimate Valentine's Day experience with nightly live music, including performances by Marty Peters, Amy Montrois Trio and Marsha McWilson.
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Sat, Jan 23rd 2016 07:00 am
The wheels are in motion to draft a new town master plan.
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Sat, Jan 23rd 2016 07:00 am
New York State Assemblyman John Ceretto is asking the Department of Transportation to redesign the roundabout at the intersection of Staley Road and Grand Island Boulevard.
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Sat, Jan 23rd 2016 07:00 am
The Knights of Columbus Mary Star of the Sea Council No. 4752 presented a donation to St. Stephen R.C. Church to fund the relocation of the church's Monuments for the Unborn.
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Sat, Jan 23rd 2016 07:00 am
The one-act musical "Swingtime Canteen!" will be performed at 7 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 28-30, at the Youngstown First Presbyterian Church Hall, 100 Church St.
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Sat, Jan 23rd 2016 07:00 am
Rose Chiropractic P.C. will sponsor its 26th annual "Doctors with a Heart Day" from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at its Lewiston office.
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Sat, Jan 23rd 2016 01:20 am
Congressman Brian Higgins is encouraging the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority to pursue "alternative B," also known as the Buffalo River plan, in a study examining options to enhance access and expand connectivity along the southern end of the Metro Rail line in downtown Buffalo.
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Sat, Jan 23rd 2016 01:00 am
At an evening presentation held before roughly 100 people at the Lewiston Senior Center, Western New York Land Conservancy representatives unveiled both their vision plan and the concept plan for the preserve.
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Sat, Jan 23rd 2016 12:55 am
In a unanimous vote Thursday night, the board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences approved a sweeping series of substantive changes designed to make the Academy's membership, its governing bodies and its voting members, significantly more diverse.
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Sat, Jan 23rd 2016 12:50 am
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz reminds Erie County homeowners to be on the lookout for rebate checks that are being issued this week as part of the state's property tax cap freeze credit program.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2016 10:55 am
Town of Niagara Supervisor Lee S. Wallace told residents at Tuesday's Town Board meeting he has received questions on the Belden Center improvements project, particularly, "What is dragging the project down?"
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2016 10:50 am
Both the Town of Wheatfield's Civic Advisory Focus Group and Recreation Department have come together to plan and host the town's first Winterfest, to be held from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 30, at the Town Hall complex.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2016 10:35 am
North Tonawanda Common Council President Russ Rizzo announced the Inaugural Council Outreach Evening, where residents will have an opportunity to speak directly with their elected representatives.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2016 10:35 am
The Parent Network of WNY has announced its upcoming workshops in Niagara County during the month of February.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2016 10:00 am
Buffalo State President Katherine Conway-Turner announced details Thursday about the college's new legacy scholarship, which aims to bring children of alumni living outside of New York back to Buffalo State and Western New York.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2016 10:00 am
People needing medical care when their physician isn't available will have another option beginning Feb. 1, when urgent care comes to western Niagara County.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2016 10:00 am
The University at Buffalo and Erie County are joining forces to develop a comprehensive approach to fight Western New York's opioid abuse epidemic.
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Thu, Jan 21st 2016 04:50 pm
Nicholas F. Minicucci Sr., 90, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully at his home with his devoted wife at his side on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Eugene and Julia (Floramo) Minicucci.
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Thu, Jan 21st 2016 03:45 pm
HARBORCENTER Vice President and Director of Hockey Nik Fattey today announced the schedule for the 2016 HARBORCENTER Spring Showcase youth hockey tournaments.
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Thu, Jan 21st 2016 03:35 pm
Niagara University has entered into a formal international partnership with a new Vietnamese hospitality and tourism training center that's aligned with the five-star Imperial Hotel in Vung Tau.
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Thu, Jan 21st 2016 03:35 pm
The Queen City Roller Girls will debut of the Subzero Sirens this Saturday at RiverWorks. The skaters will take on the Hammer City Harlots from Hamilton.
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