Mon, Jul 16th 2012 02:30 pm
Jeffrey O. Burnett, D.O., a board certified primary care physician, has joined the faculty at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's osteopathic family practice residency program.
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Mon, Jul 16th 2012 01:05 pm
Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst, hosts the following events in July.
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Mon, Jul 16th 2012 10:45 am
League of American Orchestras Chairman Lowell J. Noteboom has announced the appointment of Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra board member Angelo Fatta, along with five others, to the League's board of directors. The League board elected the six new board members, who will each serve three-year terms, during its annual meeting in June.
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Mon, Jul 16th 2012 10:15 am
Global Spectrum has named Jason LaMotte as the new head chef at the Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Jul 16th 2012 07:00 am
Miss Bev's Dance Studio will sponsor its third annual "National Dance Day" celebration on Saturday, July 28. This day has been created to encourage people of all ages to get out and enjoy all that dance has to offer.
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Mon, Jul 16th 2012 07:00 am
What if the Village of Lewiston had its own version of the famous Pearl Street Grill & Brewery smack dab in the middle of Center Street? That's one proposal under consideration for the long-vacant Frontier House.
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Sat, Jul 14th 2012 07:00 am
In September 2010, Mary Forster was diagnosed with stage 4 follicular lymphoma. Since then, Forster has been receiving various tests and treatments. Because she has no medical insurance, her family and friends are holding a benefit to help alleviate the increasing costs.
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Sat, Jul 14th 2012 07:00 am
Before Kelly's Country Store put down roots on Grand Island, it began at tiny fairs along the East Coast where Walt Kelly and his son Mike would sell knick knacks and later the candy that would help make their company an Island institution.
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Sat, Jul 14th 2012 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston Recreation Department announces it will offer a Red Cross-certified babysitting class this summer. The class is open to boys and girls ages 11 and up. It will be held on Friday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lewiston Town Hall, 1375 Ridge Road.
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Fri, Jul 13th 2012 11:15 pm
Area law enforcement agencies had their hands full Tuesday night, as a larger than expected crowd for the Sublime with Rome concert at Artpark resulted in scores of arrests, many of them on Village of Lewiston streets.
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Fri, Jul 13th 2012 08:40 pm
On Friday, Dr. Gino Sementa, a veterinarian from Rochester, was visiting Three Sisters Island at Niagara Falls State Park when he observed a white dog on "Little Brother Island," which is just down stream from Three Sisters Island.
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Fri, Jul 13th 2012 08:25 pm
Aaron Radatz, the magician Time magazine calls "the magical entertainer to see" and about whom MSNBC says is "nipping at the heels of David Copperfield," will perform at Darien Lake from July 16 to Sept. 3.
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Fri, Jul 13th 2012 08:25 pm
KeyBank has completed its acquisition of 37 retail banking branches owned by HSBC Bank NA in Buffalo and Rochester.
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Fri, Jul 13th 2012 08:20 pm
While Saturday night's crescent moon won't give off a lot of light, locals and visitors to the Lake Ontario port of Olcott this weekend can still expect to spend their time there "Dancing in the Moonlight."
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Fri, Jul 13th 2012 08:20 pm
Celebrating its ninth summer at Artpark, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra presents an afternoon performance of classical favorites from Berlioz, Mozart, Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky as part of Artpark's new "Sundays in July" matinee theater series.
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Fri, Jul 13th 2012 08:20 pm
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, wrote to Gov. Andrew Cuomo Thursday urging him to nominate a Niagara County resident to succeed John Dyson on the New York Power Authority board of trustees, citing the critical role Niagara County plays in power production in New York state. Dyson's resignation is slated for Aug. 5 of this year.
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Fri, Jul 13th 2012 06:00 pm
HYDRO NF (Happening, Youthful & Driven, Reinventing our Niagara Falls) is hosting a drum circle every other Friday until Sept. 21.
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Fri, Jul 13th 2012 03:35 pm
The family of Jonathan Miller, a member of Lewiston-Porter High School's Class of 2010 who died in a tragic car accident, announce that the upcoming J-Mill Memorial Charity Giving Fund's third annual golf outing and dinner will be the last. However, the cancellation of future fundraisers is not for a lack of generosity, support, kindness, and empathy from the Niagara Falls community.
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Fri, Jul 13th 2012 03:00 pm
In a late addition to the Grand Island School Board meeting agenda Monday evening, Superintendent of Schools Robert Christmann announced his retirement effective Oct. 1.
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Thu, Jul 12th 2012 07:10 pm
Recent surveillance samplings conducted on July 11 by the Niagara County Department of Health at Olcott Beach in Olcott and Camp Kenan Beach in Somerset have determined that the water at both locations is suitable for swimming.
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Thu, Jul 12th 2012 03:00 pm
Anne Gonzalez has been a resident of the new ElderWood Assisted Living at Crestwood for about three months now, and she loves it.
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Thu, Jul 12th 2012 09:50 am
Known for its powerful live shows, YES teams up with another pioneer in progressive rock, Procol Harum, for an epic double-headlining gig July 17 at Artpark's Outdoor Amphitheater. The music gets underway at 6:30 p.m. as part of the venue's weekly "Tuesday in the Park" concert series.
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Thu, Jul 12th 2012 09:40 am
If your mom or dad is looking for affordable housing, or if you are a senior looking to move, consider People Inc.'s Willow Senior Living. People Inc. Willow Senior Living will host an open house and multi-family yard sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 13, at 3990 Forest Parkway in Wheatfield to showcase its living options.
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Thu, Jul 12th 2012 09:35 am
The Niagara County History Center has announced the return of Lockport Old Home Week scheduled for July 21 to 28.
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Thu, Jul 12th 2012 09:30 am
The New York Power Authority will hold a Family Safety Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at the Power Vista, the visitors' center for the Niagara Power Project.
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Thu, Jul 12th 2012 09:25 am
The key issue at Wheatfield's Town Board meeting on Tuesday was a motion set for bid to agree to a proposal by Modern Disposal. The proposal would change Wheatfield's trash disposal process to a cart-based system.
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Thu, Jul 12th 2012 09:20 am
Community Missions and Canal Fest of the Tonawandas are partnering again this year to help the homeless and hungry through the 2012 annual Duck Race. The ducks will swim and race on Saturday, July 21, at 3 p.m. in the canal between Tonawanda and North Tonawanda.
The Duck Race will have yellow, pink and blue ducks racing down the Erie Canal; 2,000 ducks up for adoption at $5 each. Buyers can purchase individual ducks or they can choose to purchase a "Quack Pack" for $25, in which they will receive six adopted duck racers.
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Thu, Jul 12th 2012 09:00 am
The musical "Fiddler on the Roof" will be presented at the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda. Show times are Aug. 2 at 7 p.m.; Aug. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 8 p.m.; and on Aug. 19 at 2 p.m.
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Thu, Jul 12th 2012 07:00 am
High school juniors and seniors looking for a way to earn college credits outside of the Advanced Placement curriculum should look no further.
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Wed, Jul 11th 2012 11:20 am
On Wednesday, the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency approved an application for assistance submitted by Merani Holdings LLC for a proposed 7,800-square-foot restaurant adjacent to the Holiday Inn at 114 Buffalo Ave., in the City of Niagara Falls. The NCIDA board also accepted an application for assistance for consideration from hotelier Ali Rizek, who plans to build a new Comfort Inn and Suites on Niagara Falls Boulevard in the city.
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Wed, Jul 11th 2012 09:35 am
On Tuesday, the Niagara County Department of Health issued a beach advisory at Olcott Beach in Olcott, and one for Camp Kenan beach, located in the Town of Somerset.
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Wed, Jul 11th 2012 09:30 am
Harry Gong, NU director of admissions, was honored by Visit Buffalo Niagara with a Buffalo Ambassador Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his leadership and service in support of the region's tourism industry.
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Wed, Jul 11th 2012 07:00 am
The historic Oakwood Cemetery, the second oldest cemetery in Western New York, commemorates the War of 1812 in conjunction with the Main Street Business and Professional Association's second annual Garden Walk on July 14.
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Wed, Jul 11th 2012 07:00 am
Lockport Community Television announces its summer orientation session will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17, at the LCTV studio located at 293 Niagara St., Lockport.
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Wed, Jul 11th 2012 07:00 am
By the decree of the President of the French Republic, Joseph M. Consiglio is appointed to receive the "Chevalier" of the Legion of Honor for his contribution to the liberation of France during the Battle of the Colmar Pocket in World War II.
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Tue, Jul 10th 2012 04:25 pm
Special appearance by the dragon Baby Nadder and Viking Trainer during the Buffalo Sabres development camp in the First Niagara Center pavilion on July 11 at 11 a.m.
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Tue, Jul 10th 2012 01:20 pm
Artpark & Company announces tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, July 13, for "An Evening with Bob Dylan." The famed singer will perform inside the Mainstage Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 6. Doors open at 7 p.m.
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Tue, Jul 10th 2012 09:35 am
Niagara University has announced that its newly redesigned Eagle magazine has won a 2012 APEX Grand Award for Publication Excellence.
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Tue, Jul 10th 2012 09:05 am
Monday evening, Rep. Kathy Hochul, NY-26, supported the passage of two bills that will help veterans transition back into civilian life: the Veteran Skills to Jobs Act and the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2012.
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Tue, Jul 10th 2012 09:00 am
ABC Preschool is hosting an open house for parents of prospective 3 and 4 year olds from 6:30 until 8 p.m. on Aug. 21.
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