Fri, May 27th 2011 01:05 pm
Two of Niagara County's Department of Motor Vehicles offices have been forced to limit operations due to a catastrophic fiber-optic cable failure that has affected 29 counties around the state.
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Thu, May 26th 2011 01:25 pm
Legislation to improve the operations of the state's Child and Adult Protective Services systems in order to prevent tragedies like the murder of 23-year-old North Collins resident Laura Cummings unanimously passed in the New York State Senate on Tuesday. It was sponsored by State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C, Newfane. The measure has been named "Laura Cummings' Law" in her memory.
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Thu, May 26th 2011 01:20 pm
The North Tonawanda History Museum at 54 Webster St., North Tonawanda, is seeking volunteers for training in cataloguing procedures, for reference library work, and exhibit development.
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Thu, May 26th 2011 01:20 pm
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Thu, May 26th 2011 01:15 pm
The tradition of Memorial Day dates to 1868 when it was established as an event in May to clean and ornament the graves of fallen soldiers. It was first called Decoration Day.
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Thu, May 26th 2011 01:15 pm
Driving is likely to be challenging in parts of Wheatfield in coming months due to state and county road projects.
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Thu, May 26th 2011 01:05 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes Mount St. Mary's commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations.
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Thu, May 26th 2011 11:20 am
Stephen Powell of Odessa Pictures Buffalo, and the Lewiston Council on the Arts have collaborated to produce "War on the Niagara: A Trail of Revenge," a 10-minute video that describes a series of skirmishes and battles that broke out along the Niagara Frontier during the War of 1812. This exciting and colorful film takes a close look at some of those raids and retraces the steps of the marching armies.
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Thu, May 26th 2011 10:40 am
The 10th season of "American Idol" came to a sensational conclusion Wednesday as Scotty McCreery was crowned the winner during the live two-hour season finale on FOX. McCreery, 17, from Garner, N.C., emerged as America's choice following Tuesday's record-shattering vote, which totaled over 122 million - the highest number in the show's history.
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Wed, May 25th 2011 05:30 pm
A record-breaking 122.4 million votes were cast following last night's "American Idol" performance show - the highest number of votes in the show's history. This incredible show of support for finalists Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery brings the total votes cast during season 10 to more than 730 million - the most of any season - and the grand total of votes cast since season one of to nearly 4.8 billion.
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Wed, May 25th 2011 01:00 pm
Democrat Kathy Hochul defeated Republican Assemblywoman Jane Corwin by an unofficial 47 percent to 43 percent of the vote in the special election Tuesday for the 26th Congressional District.
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Wed, May 25th 2011 11:50 am
Niagara University, in conjunction with the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy and the Connecticut Police Working Dog Association, will host a four-day canine support team and tactical training seminar from May 31 through June 3.
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Tue, May 24th 2011 07:00 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, today announced that the Assembly Majority finally agreed to address the state's skyrocketing property taxes by introducing a tax cap he and his colleagues had been supporting for months. Ceretto is hopeful that the legislation will begin the long awaited debate in the Assembly to cap taxes and will lead to the passage of a tax cap before the conclusion of this year's session.
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Tue, May 24th 2011 05:45 pm
CBS Sports Spectacular presents "The Ultimate Barbecue Showdown" on Saturday, May 28 (2 p.m., ET; taped 4/2/11) from outside Reliant Stadium in Houston during the 2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Final Four. "The Ultimate Barbecue Showdown" has a host, four competitors and three judges, and adheres to KCBS (Kansas City BBQ Society) rules.
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Tue, May 24th 2011 05:30 pm
Lewiston Assemblyman John Ceretto is inviting constituents of the 138th Assembly District to attend an open house at his Niagara Falls district office on Saturday, May 28. The open house will immediately follow the Niagara Falls Memorial Day parade and refreshments will be provided to those in attendance.
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Tue, May 24th 2011 05:10 pm
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Tue, May 24th 2011 05:00 pm
Artpark has planted the seeds for a new family festival. The "Fairy House Festival" will be held from noon until 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 5. This unique, outdoor, family-friendly festival features an afternoon in scenic Artpark and is filled with creative art activities, storytelling, games, a "Magical Maze" to wander through, a book signing by children's book author Tracy Kane, and a "Fairy House" tour throughout the woods and gardens of the park.
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Tue, May 24th 2011 08:30 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will honor nine businesses and individuals at its annual Chamber Awards Gala, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston.
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Tue, May 24th 2011 08:25 am
Mayor Robert G. Ortt has announced the City of North Tonawanda will dedicate a park bench in honor and memory of LCPL Timothy G. Serwinowski, a U.S. Marine and North Tonawanda native, who was killed in action on June 21, 2010, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The dedication will be held on Saturday, May 28, at 11 a.m. in Veteran's Park on River Road.
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Tue, May 24th 2011 08:20 am
Get your taste buds ready, and discover great culinary and entertaining ideas. The third annual Tour of Kitchens and Homes takes place in the Lewiston area on Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12.
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Mon, May 23rd 2011 05:20 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, today helped pass legislation that will encourage tourism and help create local jobs in the Niagara Falls region. The bill establishes the temporary New York State War of 1812 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission, which will plan and execute a number of War of 1812 re-enactments and other tourism events.
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Mon, May 23rd 2011 10:45 am
New York State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey announces the agency will hold a series of workshops for municipalities and not-for-profit organizations interested in applying for Environmental Protection Fund grants.
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Mon, May 23rd 2011 10:35 am
For the fifth consecutive year, Niagara University has been named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service to the community. The honor roll, established in 2006 by the Corporation for National and Community Service, is the highest federal recognition a school can achieve for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement.
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Mon, May 23rd 2011 10:30 am
Uncovering one of the year's underreported national news stories will, ironically, heap significant exposure upon a team of Niagara University students.
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Mon, May 23rd 2011 10:15 am
Supporters enjoyed an evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing on the legendary Artpark stage at the "Black & White Ball" on Saturday. The event benefited Artpark & Company's summer-long programming.
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Sat, May 21st 2011 10:00 am
Village of Lewiston Mayor Terry Collesano called a special, informal meeting Monday with members of the Village Board of Trustees and the Planning Board to brainstorm ideas for the upper plateau off Portage Road.
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Sat, May 21st 2011 08:30 am
The U.S. Coast Guard Accident Statistics has identified New York state with one of the highest number of accidents and fatalities in 2009. Although National Safe Boating Week, held on Memorial Day weekend, is the traditional start of the recreational boating season, spring-breakers and eager boaters often take to the water early. The U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Division, 3-9 Eastern Region, which serves the Western New York area, encourages all boaters to always wear a life jacket each and every time they are on the water.
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Sat, May 21st 2011 08:30 am
Ryan Henderson, 35, of Lewiston, who was killed in a Ridge Road accident in January, will be among five honored at the Health Association of Niagara County Inc.'s annual meeting and luncheon on June 2. The event begins at noon at the Sheraton at the Falls, 300 Third St.
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Fri, May 20th 2011 12:50 pm
16-year-old Lauren Alaina and 17-year-old Scotty McCreery to compete for "American Idol" crown Tuesday, May 24, on FOX.
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Thu, May 19th 2011 03:10 pm
Wegmans' plans to hold an "American Classic" outdoor entertainment event on June 18 hit a stumbling block on Tuesday when the Town of Niagara Town Board denied its permit application.
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Thu, May 19th 2011 03:10 pm
Niagara Hospice will celebrate Armed Forces Day with the American Legion Riders Wheatfield Post 1451 on May 21.
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Thu, May 19th 2011 03:05 pm
The grand opening of the Wheatfield Farmers Market this year will be Wednesday, May 25. From 3 p.m. to dusk near the Youth Center behind Town Hall, find offerings ranging from natural breads and sweet potato pies to popcorn and gourmet hot sauces.
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Thu, May 19th 2011 02:55 pm
This year's Historical Association of Lewiston celebration on Wednesday, June 29, promises to be bigger and better than ever. Tickets are on sale now for $30 each and include a 6 p.m. dinner at the Niagara Falls Country Club. In addition, celebration attendees will receive a 50 percent off coupon for a ride on the Black Pearl this summer.
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Thu, May 19th 2011 02:50 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, helped pass legislation this week to promote our region's wine and agriculture industries by allowing the manufacture and sale of frozen desserts made with wine.
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Thu, May 19th 2011 02:45 pm
Theater design/technology junior Jayson D. Clark of North Tonawanda was selected by the faculty of Niagara University's department of theater and fine arts as the recipient of the Julie Burdick Memorial Scholarship for academic year 2011-12. The scholarship is named after NU alumna Julie Burdick, '03. Prior recipients have included Preston Cuer, '09, Jessica Bill, '10, and Casey Lynn Moyer, '11.
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Thu, May 19th 2011 02:30 pm
The Niagara River Greenway Commission on Tuesday approved one of two projects submitted by the Town of Lewiston. Commissioners said the renovation of Toohey Park in the Village of Lewiston is consistent with the Greenway Plan. They didn't feel the same way about the Colonial Village Park restoration project, however, and did not endorse the proposal.
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Wed, May 18th 2011 01:50 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, today released the following statement regarding Gov. Andrew Cuomo's "People First" tour being held at the Conference Center in Niagara Falls.
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Wed, May 18th 2011 01:30 pm
The EmStar Emergency Department of Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center will recognize local emergency medical service professionals at an award's dinner on Wednesday, May 25, at the Niagara Falls Country Club. The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m.
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Tue, May 17th 2011 01:35 pm
Spring has sprung and Niagara Frontier Publications is once again hosting the 10-Mile Garage and Sidewalk Sale, Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and 5, in the towns of Lewiston, Porter, Youngstown, Ransomville and Sanborn. A favorite of businesses and residences for nearly two decades, this event brings in bargain hunters from as far away as Toronto and Rochester.
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Tue, May 17th 2011 10:00 am
Weather notwithstanding, Artpark & Co.'s summer season kicks off today with the World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater.
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