Fri, Oct 18th 2013 07:00 am
October is the time of year when children and families artfully decorate pumpkins, and display these works for friends and neighbors. Now, your most decorative, scariest, funniest or craziest pumpkin designs can win you one of three great prizes in the Niagara Frontier Publications pumpkin-carving contest.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2013 07:00 am
Binational Doors Open Niagara will be held Oct. 18 to 20. Explore the "20th Century Neighbourhoods of Niagara" with free entry to heritage sites in Niagara, Ontario and Western New York.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2013 06:40 pm
Empire State Development's board of directors met today in New York City and approved $6.1 million in funding for projects that will create more than 70 new jobs and retain nearly 300 jobs throughout the Empire State. This funding will leverage more than $244 million in additional investments to support business growth and lay the groundwork for future economic growth and job creation.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2013 05:45 pm
Friends and family of 19-month-old Lucas Myles Standish of Youngstown have announced plans for a Love4Lucas benefit for the infant, who suffers from a rare form of liver cancer.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2013 05:35 pm
Do you like what you read each week in the Niagara-Wheatfield Tribune, Lewiston-Porter Sentinel and Island Dispatch? Then "Like" us on Facebook! In conjunction with October's Scarecrow Display in the River Region, Niagara Frontier Publications is looking to scare up some more people to interact with on Facebook.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2013 05:30 pm
Controversy over whether Town of Niagara Supervisor Steve Richards should or even can be asked to step down continued to divide the Town Board on Monday.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2013 03:35 pm
City of North Tonawanda Mayor Robert G. Ortt announced the city was awarded a grant in the amount of $343,000 from the New York State Office of Community Renewal to make improvements at the Carnegie Art Center.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2013 03:30 pm
Niagara County taxpayers will see their taxes cut if Rick Updegrove, the County Legislature's majority leader, has his way.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2013 03:30 pm
New York State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-I- Buffalo, today announced he will co-sponsor legislation to waive the fee for the state's new "veteran" driver's licenses, becoming the first Western New York legislator to support an effort to drop the fee.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2013 03:30 pm
Executive Chef Kate Elliott, fourth from left, and the culinary team from The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls celebrate their victory at Wednesday's "Healthy Chef Competition," which was sponsored by Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2013 03:30 pm
In just a matter of days, zombies will invade the Niagara County SPCA!
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Thu, Oct 17th 2013 03:30 pm
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued this statement today:
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Thu, Oct 17th 2013 03:25 pm
"Vampires and witches and ghosts, oh my!" It's time for Old Falls Street's fourth annual "Monster Mash Breakfast," a Halloween-themed event for costumed children ages 12 and under, on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2013 03:25 pm
A broad partnership of stakeholders from environmental organizations, conservation groups, zoos and aquariums, museums, botanical gardens, and community garden organizations joined together on the Buffalo waterfront to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the state Environmental Protection Fund. The groups honored State Sen. Mark Grisanti, who has become a champion of the EPF as chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2013 03:25 pm
The Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame will induct its 13-member class Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the annual awards dinner at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2013 03:15 pm
English poet Robert Graves reportedly once said: "There's no money in poetry, but then there's no poetry in money either."
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Thu, Oct 17th 2013 03:15 pm
State Department of Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera has announced a new initiative partnering with representatives from seven Latin-American countries to help lower the unemployment rate and boost workforce development initiatives among Latino communities in New York state.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2013 03:15 pm
Empire State Development Regional President Sam Hoyt, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown have announced the Erie County Industrial Development Agency and the Buffalo Urban Development Corp. have centralized their offices at the vacant space at 95 Perry St., in Buffalo, where Empire State Development's Western New York regional office is currently located. The move allows the state, county and city to have all their economic development entities located in one building, achieving long-term savings for New York taxpayers and the "one-stop shopping" goal the economic development community has supported for years.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2013 03:15 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has issued a consumer advisory highlighting New York state and federal laws protecting current and former members of the armed services, and offered tips to veterans and service members on avoiding targeted scams.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2013 03:15 pm
During the Oct. 9 monthly meeting of the Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners, a check for $2,001 was presented to the YWCA Tonawandas in support of its program for victims of domestic violence.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2013 03:10 pm
In order to maintain access to arts during times of stress, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is offering two free tickets to furloughed federal employees, veterans and military families for this weekend's concerts.
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Wed, Oct 16th 2013 01:25 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz has announced the day has finally arrived: the WNY Heroes trip flies today! Twenty-eight World War II and Korean veterans from Western New York were flown this morning to Washington, D.C., to visit the World War II Memorial, Korean War Memorial and other area monuments and memorials.
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Wed, Oct 16th 2013 01:25 pm
Late last week, Dunkin' Donuts announced the start of the "Cups for Roswell" program and the donation of up to 372,000 cups of coffee to Roswell Park Cancer Institute in an effort to generate $175,000 for the nationally recognized comprehensive cancer center this holiday season.
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Wed, Oct 16th 2013 07:00 am
New York state spending declined for the second straight year in fiscal year 2012-13 while debt reached an all-time high of $63.5 billion, according to the annual report on the financial condition of New York state released by Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
"State policy decisions in the past three years have helped New York better align state spending with revenue, but difficulties remain," DiNapoli said.
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Wed, Oct 16th 2013 07:00 am
Paul and Paula Mayers of Lockport have won a handmade Amish quilt in the Niagara History Center's 25th annual quilt drawing. This year's quilt was a double-wedding-ring pattern of black and red on a white background.
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Wed, Oct 16th 2013 07:00 am
Niagara University's College of Education hosted its annual professional recognition ceremony Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Castellani Art Museum. The event honored the contributions of educational leaders, counselors, teachers and community members from Western New York and Ontario.
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Wed, Oct 16th 2013 07:00 am
Break out the pumpkins and candy corns! It's Halloween once again. For those of us who are pet parents, it's time to come up with some new ideas about how to make the holiday fun for our furry little ones.
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Wed, Oct 16th 2013 02:25 am
In downtown Buffalo Tuesday, the University at Buffalo broke ground on a milestone project in the university's history and in the city's efforts to reinvent itself as a destination for world-class health care.
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Tue, Oct 15th 2013 11:55 pm
Dominique Wilkins provided guests at the Niagara Falls Culinary Center with diabetes education and prevention tips.
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Tue, Oct 15th 2013 11:15 pm
The New York League of Conservation Voters, which works to make environmental sustainability a top political and policy priority in New York, has named State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-60th District, a 2013 "Eco-Star" for his work on environmental initiatives in Albany.
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Tue, Oct 15th 2013 11:10 pm
Christopher H. Brown, CPA, of Brown & Company Certified Public Accountants, and Anthony L. Eugeni, senior partner at Damon Morey Attorneys at Law, have been appointed to the board of trustees of Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center. Carmen A. Granto, chairman of the board, announced the appointments for three-year terms.
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Tue, Oct 15th 2013 11:10 pm
George Osborne, president of Artpark & Company, announced today the appointment of Carrie Veltri to the newly created position of director of development.
In making the announcement, Osborne said, "Artpark is very fortunate to have attracted a person of Carrie's experience and expertise to this position. Our search committee, headed by Artpark board member Jane Mogavero, conducted a national search for this very important position, and we found the best candidate right here in greater Buffalo. I am delighted that Carrie will be joining our staff."
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Tue, Oct 15th 2013 11:10 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber, along with the Lockport Business Association, will host a debate among candidates for Niagara County Legislature from the eastern end of Niagara County.
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Tue, Oct 15th 2013 11:00 pm
On Wednesday, Health System Services of Wheatfield will help local veterans take part in the "WNY Heroes Flight."
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Tue, Oct 15th 2013 11:00 pm
Niagara University's College of Education is inviting the community to participate in its annual "Trick r' Treat Monster Reader" program on Saturday, Oct. 26.
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Tue, Oct 15th 2013 11:00 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, said he is disappointed in the decision made by New York State Education Commissioner John King to cancel a series of forums for public comment on common core standards. Ceretto wants public officials, school districts, teachers and parents to work together through this process.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2013 12:40 pm
Amberleigh is celebrating 25 years of excellence in caring for seniors at its silver anniversary party. The Oct. 25 event runs from 2-4 p.m. at 2330 Maple Road, Williamsville, and the public is invited. Champagne and refreshments will be served.
Dr. Barry Weinstein (Amherst supervisor) and Assemblyman Ray Walters will be presenting proclamations. All attendees will be entered in anniversary drawings to win a full day at Excuria Salon with lunch, or a four-hour limousine service for eight from Aces Limousine Service. Tours will also be given.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2013 12:40 pm
Wireless networks span the globe. But like a frightened toddler, they don't go underwater.
That may soon change, because University at Buffalo researchers are developing a deep-sea Internet.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2013 12:40 pm
St. Peter Lutheran Church will host its second annual "Music for Missions" benefit concert on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m., in its Christian Day School gymnasium (6168 Walmore Road, Sanborn). All are welcome to attend.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2013 12:30 pm
Reid Capizzi, pictured, infant son of Mike and Laura Suess-Capizzi of Lewiston, has been selected as the baby who will be part of the dramatic re-enactment that will take place during the unveiling of the Tuscarora Heroes Monument on Dec. 19. The re-enactment will depict the burning of Lewiston by the British in 1813, when Lewiston citizens ran for their lives down Center Street to escape.
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