Mon, Feb 28th 2011 04:25 pm
WNED-TV will present the broadcast premiere of "My Health Counts! Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives!" on Monday, March 28, at 9 p.m.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 04:25 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital will present a range of programs in March as part of its "Health For All Seasons" health education program and event series.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 04:15 pm
The Lewiston Garden Club has announced it is now seeking candidates for its $1,000 scholarship.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 04:15 pm
Whatever the weather, the Aquarium of Niagara will host its annual fundraiser, "SEAsonings - The Original Taste of Niagara," from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at the Whirlpool Street facility.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 04:10 pm
Cardiac testing can help a doctor detect or rule out the presence of heart disease. If a heart attack has occurred, it can help your doctor understand how much heart damage was done.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 04:10 pm
Kathleen Wojtaszek-Gariano of Niagara Falls, citing her experience in family law and service in Family Court, has announced her candidacy for the Niagara County Family Court seat being vacated by retiring Judge David Seaman.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 03:40 pm
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office is continuing its search for Jessica Placek, age 16, who was reported missing at approximately 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, on the Niagara University campus.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 03:35 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced the "Icicles and Brunch Tour" of Niagara Falls State Park. The walking tour will take place on Saturday, March 5, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. It includes a walk through the winter wonderland of Niagara Falls State Park.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 03:35 pm
Niagara Catholic High School is in need of host families.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 03:30 pm
Invisible Children, a non-profit activist group that endeavors to raise awareness and funds for children forced into slavery as child soldiers, will screen its newest documentary, "Tony," at Niagara University's Castellani Art Museum on March 11. Sponsored by NU's Office of Campus Ministry, the free, public event begins at 1 p.m. and includes a viewing of the film, as well as an appearance by four speakers affiliated with Invisible Children, one of whom is a native Ugandan.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 03:30 pm
John Borelli, Ph.D., special assistant for interreligious initiatives to Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia, will deliver an address on "New Challenges for Catholics and Interreligious Dialogue" at Niagara University's Castellani Art Museum on Tuesday, March 8, at 5:15 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 03:10 pm
ABC's broadcast of the "83rd Annual Academy Awards" attracted an average audience of 37.6 million total viewers and posted an 11.7 rating among adults 18-49, based on Nielsen's "Fast National" ratings.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 03:05 pm
At its annual general meeting earlier this month, the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission, the bi-national entity that owns and operates the Rainbow, Whirlpool-Rapids and Lewiston-Queenston bridges between Canada and the U.S., elected its slate of officers for 2011.
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Sat, Feb 26th 2011 04:00 pm
In the 18th century, taverns were places to catch up on the latest news and gossip, enjoy a variety of food and libations, and even find lodging for the night. On Saturdays, March 5 and 12, Old Fort Niagara recreates the atmosphere of a colonial tavern when the historic site presents "Tavern Nights," a fundraiser to benefit the fort's educational programming.
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Sat, Feb 26th 2011 09:00 am
Everyone got something at Monday's Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees meeting.
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Sat, Feb 26th 2011 09:00 am
The Town of Lewiston has joined a select group of Western New York communities that have opted to assume management of state parks in response to closures.
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Sat, Feb 26th 2011 09:00 am
Just when you think you see a glimmer of hope toward the beginning of spring, you awake to frigid temperatures and more snow to brush off your car. Although we, as Western New Yorkers, are plagued with often unbearably long winters, every year at this time numerous brave members of the community put their dreary thoughts of winter behind them.
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Fri, Feb 25th 2011 04:25 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-Lewiston, today announced that legislation he sponsored (A.3093B) was signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo this afternoon. The law will save villages in Western New York money by exempting them from costly new voting machine requirements by allowing villages throughout the state to use lever voting machines for their elections.
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Fri, Feb 25th 2011 04:10 pm
Winners of the 2011 Business of the Year and Business Person of the Year will be among the many achievements celebrated by the Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce during its "Chamber Honors" annual dinner, Saturday evening, Feb. 26, at the Seneca Niagara Hotel & Casino.
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Fri, Feb 25th 2011 03:55 pm
Niagara University is the new home of the county's approved training program for law enforcement officers.
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Fri, Feb 25th 2011 03:45 pm
E. Alice Miranda was installed by U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins as the 2011 president of the Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors at their annual installation dinner earlier this month.
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Fri, Feb 25th 2011 03:35 pm
The WNY Chamber Alliance, an organization of 27 local chambers of commerce working together to represent and promote the interests of their chambers and the business community of Western New York State, will hold a legislative forum on Friday, March 11, from 7:30 until 9:30 a.m. at Michael's Banquet Facility, 4885 Southwestern Blvd., Hamburg.
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Fri, Feb 25th 2011 03:30 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R,I-Lewiston, recently announced that his co-sponsored legislation to exempt villages in Western New York from costly new voting machine requirements was passed by the Assembly. The measure, which was also passed in the State Senate and now awaits action by the governor, would allow villages throughout the state to use lever voting machines for their elections, an election law exemption only previously granted to school districts.
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Fri, Feb 25th 2011 02:30 pm
The ABC Television Network's contract to carry the annual Academy Awards presentations has been extended for six more years, though 2020, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak and Anne Sweeney, president of the Disney/ABC Television Group, announced Thursday.
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Fri, Feb 25th 2011 02:25 pm
Niagara County has closed the Shaw Building, which houses the Public Health and Mental Health Departments, due to a water main break.
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Fri, Feb 25th 2011 02:00 pm
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer has re-introduced federal legislation that would forever protect toll discount programs such as those for Grand Island residents.
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Thu, Feb 24th 2011 04:00 pm
The Niagara Falls Police Department is investigating a number of purse thefts in recent weeks. The incidents have occurred citywide involving women returning home from shopping at businesses both in Niagara Falls and the Town of Niagara.
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Thu, Feb 24th 2011 03:10 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C, Newfane, introduced legislation (S.3306) on Feb. 16 to improve the operations of the Child and Adult Protective Services systems in order to prevent tragedies like the murder of 23-year old North Collins resident Laura Cummings. The measure is dubbed "Laura Cummings' Law" in her memory.
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Thu, Feb 24th 2011 03:05 pm
Wheatfield Supervisor Bob Cliffe plans to have some answers ready at Monday's Town Board meeting for residents of the Eagle Chase development, who are tired of dealing with flooding of their main road.
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Thu, Feb 24th 2011 03:00 pm
Whether it's helping to get an air show off the ground or the more serious business of keeping the air base open, the Niagara Military Affairs Council is always ready to serve.
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Thu, Feb 24th 2011 12:55 pm
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Tue, Feb 22nd 2011 03:30 pm
Lockport Community Television, Lockport's public access station, is offering an orientation session from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15.
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Tue, Feb 22nd 2011 02:40 pm
Niagara University announces John Wang, Ph.D., an assistant professor of physics at NU, has been selected as a scholar by the prestigious Kavli Institute of Theoretical Physics at the University of California at Santa Barbara. The institute is one of the major think tanks for theoretical physics in the world. Approximately eight scholar awards are given out each year.
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Tue, Feb 22nd 2011 02:40 pm
Niagara University will hold a panel discussion addressing the social and political revolution in Egypt and the United States' involvement in it will take place in the Under the Taps Club of the university's Gallagher Center on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 12:15 p.m.
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Mon, Feb 21st 2011 12:50 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce announces Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy as the keynote speaker for the annual "Chamber Honors" dinner. Duffy's speech is expected to address the New York state budget issues and economic development opportunities.
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Mon, Feb 21st 2011 12:40 pm
The Historic Riviera Theatre and the YWCA of the Tonawandas "Family Film Series" continues.
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Mon, Feb 21st 2011 12:15 pm
Fire company inductions are typically enjoyable times of friendship, of camaraderie among members. Of roasts, of pats on the back for a job well done.
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Mon, Feb 21st 2011 12:00 pm
The Kiwanis Club of Lewiston recently held its annual Valentine's Day dinner at the Como Restaurant in Niagara Falls. Attended by Lewiston Kiwanis members, their wives and guests, the affair saw the naming of the 2011 Kiwanian of the Year, which was awarded to President-elect Dr. Jerry Mosey.
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Sat, Feb 19th 2011 09:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce hosted a "Business Blender" Thursday night at Tin Pan Alley in Lewiston.
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Sat, Feb 19th 2011 09:00 am
On Tuesday, Feb. 15, members of the Niagara County Legislature presented a $10,000 check to the Niagara 1812 Bicentennial Legacy Council to help support its binational events happening in 2012-14. The presentation took place in front of the 1812-2012 Old Military Road sign on Main Street in Youngstown.
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