Tue, Nov 29th 2011 10:30 am
Niagara University will host a graduate school information session Thursday, Dec. 8, on campus in the Glynn Family Atrium of Bisgrove Hall.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 04:00 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I- Lewiston, today called the so-called 'fat tax' "a blatant Albany money grab, plain and simple." He said downstate politicians are once again pushing the levy, which was rejected by New Yorkers in 2009.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 03:15 pm
When Al Oddo retired in June, members of the Niagara University community agreed it would be difficult to imagine a faculty roster that didn't include the accounting professor of 38 years. Now they won't have to.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 09:05 am
HART Interfaith Inc. and The Natural Link are sponsoring a raffle to benefit HART. There are three gift certificate prizes for The Natural Link products.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 09:00 am
The Town of Newfane will hold it annual Holiday Light Up and Parade on Main Street, Route 78, on Friday, Dec. 2, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 08:30 am
The seventh annual Lewiston Tour of Homes is scheduled for Dec. 3 and 4 in Lewiston. Major sponsors of the event recently gathered in the Lewiston Museum for a photo.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 07:00 am
The Wilson Historical Society will present the Sanborn Band in a Christmas concert under the direction of Wally Goodman on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. All are invited to attend this special event to be held in the Barnum Building. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 751-6704, ext. 10.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 07:00 am
The Home Away From Home Feline Shelter is hosting a fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 3. "Handmade for the Holidays" features a craft bazaar, a basket raffle and the work of local artists. The event runs from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 431 Lake St., Wilson.
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Sat, Nov 26th 2011 07:00 am
Gary Hall's mission is clear: The Waste Technology Services president and CEO wants to build a new recreation center for the Lewiston community - its children, in particular. But Hall doesn't want to finance the $2 million project at the expense of village residents, who asked him Monday night to relocate the project from its planned site behind the Red Brick Municipal Building on Onondaga Street.
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Sat, Nov 26th 2011 07:00 am
Over past weeks, area residents have seen reports of a new Lake Ontario Ordnance Works Citizens Action Committee and the re-emergence of the LOOW Restoration Advisory Board.
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Sat, Nov 26th 2011 07:00 am
Congratulations! After a long search, a winner emerged from Niagara Frontier Publications' recent Web contest.
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Sat, Nov 26th 2011 07:00 am
Members of the Jack Beatty Hospice Memorial Regatta and the Hospice Dash committees presented Niagara Hospice with $35,000 in proceeds.
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Fri, Nov 25th 2011 09:00 am
A basket raffle will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Summit View Apartments, 7210 Williams Road, Wheatfield.
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Fri, Nov 25th 2011 08:55 am
A World AIDS Day observance will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Niagara Arts & Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Nov 25th 2011 08:00 am
The Niagara Falls Border Patrol Station, in conjunction with Niagara University, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, the New York State Police, New York State Park Police, the Niagara Falls Police Department and the Town of Niagara Police Department, is sponsoring the 2011 Holiday Food Drive with the Food Bank of WNY.
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Fri, Nov 25th 2011 08:00 am
The Niagara County Auxiliary Police is hosting two open house events to look for new recruits.
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Fri, Nov 25th 2011 08:00 am
The following holiday happenings are scheduled over coming days and weeks in the towns of Lewiston, Porter, Niagara, Wheatfield, the City of Niagara Falls, and North Lake country areas:
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Thu, Nov 24th 2011 09:00 am
St. Peter R.C. School celebrated a traditional Thanksgiving luncheon on Nov. 17. Parents and grandparents were invited to share in the celebration.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 10:25 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto today announced he will conduct a health product drive for Heart, Love & Soul Food Pantry. This event will run from Nov. 30 until Jan. 4, 2012.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 10:00 pm
NBC will look back at 85 years of one of America's greatest holiday traditions with "The 85th Anniversary of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade," on Thursday, Nov. 24, from 10-11 p.m. Matt Lauer will host this retrospective, which will feature the favorite floats, balloons and performances that have made the parade a must-watch spectacle every year for generations of American families.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 10:00 pm
Kevin Frazier, co-host of "The Insider," and Christina McLarty, correspondent for "Entertainment Tonight" and "The Insider," will anchor "The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS," live from New York City, Thursday, Nov. 24 on the CBS Television Network. It will be broadcast from 9 a.m. to noon.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 10:00 pm
America's favorite holiday tradition, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade returns to dazzle and enchant millions nationwide on Thursday, Nov. 24, beginning at 9 a.m. on NBC in all time zones.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 09:30 pm
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, NUSGA was challenged by the offices of student affairs and campus ministry to assist a Niagara Falls food pantry at one of its neediest times of year.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 09:25 pm
On Thanksgiving night, Nov. 24 (9:30 to 11 p.m.), the ABC Television Network will air a 90-minute special, "A Very Gaga Thanksgiving."
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 12:00 pm
From Thanksgiving to "Black Friday" to holiday music and fairs, it's all starting this week. Here's a few events to add to your calendar.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 09:10 am
The Niagara Falls International Airport has almost doubled the number of parking spaces in lot 3, according to the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority.
In an effort to accommodate the ever-increasing number of passengers utilizing the NFIA, an additional 500 parking spaces have been added to the 600 that were created this past January, when the overflow lot was first opened.
Lot 3, located just south and across the street from the terminal on Niagara Falls Boulevard, is fenced, paved and lighted. Additionally, shelters are in place to provide protection from the elements and the NFTA police patrols the lot.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 09:00 am
The New York State Disaster Assistance Handbook, which provides an overview of disaster assistance resources for individuals, families, and small businesses in New York, has been updated.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 09:00 am
On Thursday, Nov. 17, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation notified the Niagara County Department of Health that between 1 and 1:30 p.m., they observed a woodchuck fighting with a domestic dog on Artpark property in Lewiston.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 09:00 am
The I-190 near Porter and Packard roads was closed for about two hours early Monday after an acetylene tank inside a van at a construction site exploded and scattered debris on both sides of the road.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 08:55 am
Before overfilling that plate with fat-laden, high-calorie foods this holiday season, consider this: Experts say not only are Americans getting fatter, but the numbers of those who develop diabetes is growing significantly.
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2011 09:30 am
The fate of Nik Wallenda's proposed wirewalk over the Niagara Gorge is in the hands of the Niagara Parks Commission, but Jim Diodati figures it can't hurt to take the American daredevil's case right to the top.
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2011 09:10 am
Gary Hall, village residents, Village Board agree to look elsewhere.
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2011 07:00 am
Niagara University's English department is pleased to present a mini-conference featuring papers from students in Dr. Philip Collington's senior seminar English class on William Shakespeare's romantic comedies.
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2011 07:00 am
Shawnee Sno-Chiefs Snowmobile Club, in cooperation with the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Co., will be offering a New York state snowmobile safety course, Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Co., 3747 Lockport Road, Sanborn. Course time is from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The course is available to children ages 10 and up. Parents are required to accompany the child at registration to sign the state required permission slip and provide a signed note for their child to take the course. Parents are also encouraged to attend the course with their child.
Students are advised to bring a pencil and/or pen and a snack. Soft drinks will be provided courtesy of Shawnee Sno-Chiefs.
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2011 07:00 am
Once again, the Health Association of Niagara County Inc. is offering a free, six-week series that helps older adults manage chronic conditions and enjoy better health.
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2011 07:00 am
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Mon, Nov 21st 2011 06:05 am
The "Devil Without a Cause" now has a mission and (possibly) a way into Heaven.
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Mon, Nov 21st 2011 06:00 am
The holidays should be a special time for everyone, especially children.
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Sat, Nov 19th 2011 09:30 am
There's now a different sign on the window of the Little Yellow Artisan House on Center Street. The recent "We're leaving" notice has been replaced with store hours and the promise of even more hours of operation following Thanksgiving.
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Sat, Nov 19th 2011 09:15 am
Rivershore Inc. and the Kiwanis Club of Lewiston teamed up Monday to host an installation dinner for the Niagara County Aktion Club.
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