Tue, Aug 14th 2012 09:55 am
Moose International Supreme Gov. Jim Henderson Sr. paid a visit to Lower Niagara Moose Lodge No. 584 in Lewiston on Sunday. As part of a reception in his honor, Henderson received the key to the village from Mayor Terry Collesano.
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Tue, Aug 14th 2012 09:45 am
Rachel G. Weselak, MD, obstetrician/gynecologist, has been appointed to the staff at Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center. Weselak will join a team of medical providers who deliver babies and provide a full range of women's health care services in the Center for Women at Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
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Tue, Aug 14th 2012 09:45 am
Schieffer is the only network television news anchor selected to moderate a presidential debate; the debate will be held at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla., and will focus on foreign policy.
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Tue, Aug 14th 2012 09:45 am
Niagara University will host a graduate information and express registration session on Thursday, Aug. 23, for anyone interested in learning how an advanced degree can launch or enhance their career.
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Mon, Aug 13th 2012 10:00 pm
Broadcast features Olympic medal winners Aug. 13 through 16; decathlete Ashton Eaton, the U.S. Women's Gymnastics team, swimmer Dana Vollmer and high jumper Erik Kynard to appear on "Late Show" this week.
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Mon, Aug 13th 2012 05:45 pm
More than 219 million watch 2012 London Olympics, surpassing the 215 million from the 2008 Beijing Olympics; NBC's Olympic primetime averages 31.1 million viewers, the most-watched non-U.S. Summer Olympics in 36 years
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Mon, Aug 13th 2012 10:25 am
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Mon, Aug 13th 2012 10:20 am
The New York National Guard Counterdrug Task Force, in conjunction with the Old Orchard Estates Block Club, will provide a drug prevention program and climbing wall for children in North Tonawanda, from noon to 8 p.m. on Aug. 18.
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Mon, Aug 13th 2012 10:15 am
The entire U.S. Women's Olympic Gymnastics team, which took home the first team all-around gold medal for the U.S since 1996 at the 2012 Summer Olympic games in London, will visit the "Late Show with David Letterman" on Tuesday, Aug. 14 (11:35 p.m.) on the CBS Television Network.
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Mon, Aug 13th 2012 10:10 am
Members of the 1st Lewiston Militia, an 1812 re-enactor group, were present at the Lewiston Art Festival Sunday to promote the forthcoming Battle of Queenston Heights commemoration and re-enactment, which will be held in the village Oct. 12 to 14.
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Mon, Aug 13th 2012 10:10 am
Douglas will appear on Monday, Aug. 13; Franklin set to visit on Wednesday, Aug. 15.
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Mon, Aug 13th 2012 10:05 am
The echocardiology laboratory at Mount St. Mary's Hospital has been a granted another three-year accreditation by an international accrediting body. The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission has granted the accreditation following a thorough review of the hospital's operational and technical components by a panel of experts.
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Mon, Aug 13th 2012 07:00 am
American Legion motorcyclists from around the country will arrive in the Buffalo area for the 2012 American Legion Riders Legacy Run Home, hosted by Wheatfield American Legion Post 1451. Beginning Friday, Aug. 17, their ultimate destination will be Indianapolis.
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Mon, Aug 13th 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will host its next business "Blender" on Thursday, Aug. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Youngstown Yacht Club.
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Sun, Aug 12th 2012 01:10 pm
Closing ceremony celebrates London in spectacular fashion with "A Symphony of British Music" and the athletes of the London Olympics; coverage begins Sunday at 7 p.m.
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Sat, Aug 11th 2012 09:00 am
Cinderella (Emilie Renier) goes from rags to riches in Artpark's musical production of "Cinderella." The show is on stage this weekend and next week at 450 S. Fourth St., Lewiston.
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Sat, Aug 11th 2012 07:00 am
"Can You Help?" is a free service provided by Niagara Frontier Publications in an effort to help community neighbors reach out for your support.
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Sat, Aug 11th 2012 07:00 am
The Humane Society of the United States and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering two separate rewards of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for two illegal hawk shooting cases in Niagara County.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 11:10 pm
Team USA Women's Volleyball gold medal final vs. Brazil in primetime on NBC; women's USA Basketball Team gold medal final vs. France on NBC; men's soccer gold medal final featuring Brazil vs. Mexico live on NBC Sports Network at 10 a.m.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 10:35 pm
Lower Niagara Moose Lodge No. 584, located at 112 S. Water St., invites area residents to stop by and say hello to Moose International Supreme Gov. Jim Henderson Sr. who will visit the Lewiston lodge for a reception starting at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 10:30 pm
From a foot race to a motorcycle rally, "Cinderella" to the Spoons (and did someone say something about an art festival?), the Village of Lewiston will be jam-packed with events this weekend.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 08:15 pm
Thursday's Team USA gold medal-winning soccer match against Japan drew 4.35 million viewers and had a national household rating of 2.74, the most-watched and highest-rated event ever on NBC Sports Network. Additionally, the match drew 1.467 million streams on NBCOlympics.com, the most-streamed event in Olympics history.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 08:05 pm
Operating room staff members at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center joined board member Nancy Gara, front row center, and Chief of Robotic Surgery Dr. Donna Azam Feldman, first row right, on Friday to celebrate "SAL" the Surgical Robot's 100th surgery at the medical center.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 08:00 pm
Recent surveillance sampling conducted on Wednesday, Aug. 8, by the Niagara County Department of Health at Olcott Beach in Olcott and Camp Kenan Beach in Somerset has determined that the water is suitable for swimming.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 08:00 pm
The Lewiston Council on the Arts announces the following street closing/traffic information for the Art Festival.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 01:25 pm
Wheatfield often has too much water, especially off Krueger Road. North Tonawanda has two huge, unused pipes going under River Road to the Niagara River.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 01:25 pm
The 15th annual Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas Charity Clambake and Live/Silent Auction will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 15, at the Shores Waterfront Restaurant in North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 01:25 pm
Television, radio, the Internet and social media outlets will provide extensive, live coverage of Bishop Richard J. Malone's installation as 14th bishop of Buffalo, on Friday, Aug. 10, at 2:30 p.m.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 01:20 pm
There's nothing like a barbecue festival to set your taste buds on alert.
This weekend, wander down to Gateway Harbor in Tonawanda and take a deep breath of sauce, spices and grilling meat - the Smokin' Eagles International Barbecue Festival is back.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 10:00 am
Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta confirmed the importance of the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station on his visit here Thursday.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 07:00 am
Niagara Hospice Director of Volunteer Services Alice Beck recently announced several new volunteer opportunities with Niagara Hospice and the Niagara Hospice Alliance.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 07:00 am
Major sponsors have stepped forward to support the Lewiston Jazz Festival, which is scheduled for Aug. 24 and 25.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 07:00 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-60, announced Thursday that Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed the "Sewage Pollution Right To Know Act," which passed the Senate in June.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 07:00 am
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, the Niagara County chapter of NYSARC Inc., received a much needed $5,000 grant from the trustees of the NYSARC trusts to enhance recreational opportunities for more than 150 individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities served by the agency who live in the Niagara community.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 01:30 am
Wednesday night's primetime coverage of the London Olympics on NBC drew an average of 29.1 million viewers, the most-watched second Wednesday for any Summer Olympics since the 1976 Montreal Olympics, even topping the second Wednesday night from the Atlanta Olympics (28.9 million).
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 01:30 am
A special feature, "Dream Team," airs on NBC's daytime show on Friday; Team USA men's basketball semifinal vs. Argentina Live on NBC Sports Network at 4 p.m.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 01:20 am
Members of Canal Side Community Alliance hold press conference in support of community benefits agreement, transparency and accountability at the Webster block.
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Thu, Aug 9th 2012 07:00 am
The Cultural Alliance of Niagara, the arts and culture advocacy coalition serving Niagara County, has announced the election of officers for 2012-13.
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Thu, Aug 9th 2012 12:20 am
Team USA women's soccer takes on Japan in gold medal final live on NBC Sports Network at 2:45 p.m.; Brittany Viola dives for gold from 10m platform on NBC in primetime; Team USA women's water polo gold medal vs. Spain on NBC in daytime.
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Thu, Aug 9th 2012 12:15 am
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Wednesday that Irwin P. Raij, a nationally recognized professional sports expert with extensive experience in stadium development and the sports industry, will advise the state on its efforts to keep the Bills in Buffalo.
"New York state is committed to doing all we can to keep the Bills a part of the Buffalo community, while also protecting taxpayer dollars and seeing that the team can thrive in Western New York for years to come," Cuomo said. "Irwin Raij has years of experience working together with sports franchise owners, local communities, and government in sports development projects, and he will be a valuable addition to the state's efforts to keep the Bills right here in New York."
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