Mon, Jul 15th 2024 12:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the creation of the Erie Canal bicentennial commission to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the completion of the original Erie Canal.
|
Thu, Jul 11th 2024 07:55 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 50-year-old Daniel A. Martinez of Amherst pleaded guilty this afternoon before Acting Erie County Court Judge Andrew C. LoTempio to one count of attempted murder in the second degree (class "B" felony). The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge in full satisfaction of the indictment against him.
|
Tue, Jul 9th 2024 02:45 pm
Destination Niagara USA and the Niagara Falls Convention Center will welcome the American Legion Department of New York for a convention from Monday, July 15, through Friday, July 19.
|
Tue, Jul 9th 2024 02:30 pm
"Gran fondo" aren't words heard too often in Niagara County, but for Niagara Hospice, it is 11 years going strong holding the annual Hospice Gran Fondo.
|
Tue, Jul 9th 2024 07:00 am
In celebration of Artpark & Company's 50th anniversary season, Artpark's Fairy House Festival returns for the 14th year this Saturday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Artpark's lower park (South Fourth Street entrance).
|
Mon, Jul 8th 2024 12:55 pm
The third annual "Family Fun Day" at the Niagara Falls City Market, located at 779 E. Market St., is taking place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday, July 12, in partnership with The Niagara Falls Boys and Girls Club and The Packard Court Community Center. This completely free event is open to the public and expected to draw crowds of local partners and community groups emphasizing local food access and child-friendly activities.
|
Mon, Jul 8th 2024 10:50 am
Wanakah Country Club will host the New York State Men's Amateur Championship July 9-11. This will be the third time Wanakah has hosted this historic event, with the other two times being in 1981 and 1999.
|
Wed, Jul 3rd 2024 10:15 am
The Niagara History Center will again be conducting four programs for children this summer. The "History Explorer" series is designed for children ages 7 to 11 and includes crafts, games, stories and other hands-on activities. It will take place on four Wednesdays in July and August, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The following are dates and themes for the programs:
|
Tue, Jul 2nd 2024 03:55 pm
"Invincible" Vince Valor will make his highly anticipated return to Empire State Wrestling at "Everything To Gaine" on Saturday, July 20, at Buffalo RiverWorks. The Niagara Falls native will enter the "Everything To Gaine Rumble" in which the winner will become the No. 1 contender to the ESW heavyweight championship.
|
Tue, Jul 2nd 2024 03:35 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 23-year-old Ryan M. Crawford of Buffalo was sentenced yesterday afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Debra Givens to 25 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.
|
Mon, Jul 1st 2024 12:40 pm
ABBA REVISITED, the No. 1 tribute to ABBA in North America since 2001, present their annual Christmas concert to the legendary chart stoppers - offering note-perfect musicianship and harmonies, authentic seasonal costuming, along with the ABBA hits (including some Christmas tunes) you have come to know and love.
|
Mon, Jul 1st 2024 12:35 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 40-year-old Louis C. Goforth of Buffalo was sentenced on Friday morning before Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio to 20 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.
|
Mon, Jul 1st 2024 12:35 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that State Route 429 - also known as Ward Road - will be closed in the vicinity of Sawyer Creek, just north of the intersection at U.S. Route 62, in the Town of Wheatfield, beginning Monday, July 8, to facilitate a culvert replacement. The closure is expected to remain in place for one month.
|
Mon, Jul 1st 2024 07:00 am
The Community Health Center of Buffalo will host a free women's self-care event, called "Show Yourself Some Love," from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at 2715 Highland Ave., Niagara Falls. This event was previously scheduled for an earlier date.
|
Wed, Jun 26th 2024 07:30 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health nursing division, in partnership with the Niagara County Office for the Aging, is offering a free diabetes self-management workshop. The six-week session starts July 22 and is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays at the North Tonawanda Library, 505 Meadow Drive.
|
Wed, Jun 26th 2024 07:30 pm
Western New York Ford Dealers announced applications are now available for local nonprofits for the 2024 Ford Friendship Express program. 2024 marks the 27th year for this philanthropic initiative where community groups and charitable organizations apply for the opportunity to receive a new Ford van.
|
Mon, Jun 24th 2024 01:00 pm
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez announced $18 million in funding was awarded to support community-based investments that reduce vehicle emissions and congestion in Western New York.
|
Mon, Jun 24th 2024 12:30 pm
Connect Niagara - the bus service operated by the Niagara County Department of Public Works - will allow all riders to ride for free the week of July 1. The bus service does not operate on the Fourth of July holiday.
|
Mon, Jun 24th 2024 10:10 am
National Tire Safety Week runs from June 24 through July 3, 2024. This initiative is intended to educate consumers and motorists about tire care, safety and maintenance, especially as the summer travel season heats up heading into the Fourth of July holiday.
|
Fri, Jun 21st 2024 08:45 pm
Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced the corrections division of the Niagara County Sheriff's Office has achieved reaccreditation from the New York State Sheriff's Association.
|
Thu, Jun 20th 2024 07:25 pm
The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) gathered in Buffalo today to express their serious concerns about proposed changes to federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations governing both career and volunteer fire departments.
|
Mon, Jun 17th 2024 05:05 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center and Albert Nocciolino celebrate the success of the 2023-24 Five Star Bank Broadway Season, one of the most attended seasons in recent years.
|
Mon, Jun 17th 2024 11:45 am
Summer is here, and nothing signals summer in Erie County like boating. Whether you are visiting the Erie Basin Marina, fishing in the Niagara River, cruising through Canalside or motoring to the Point Abino Lighthouse, Western New York offers an abundance of waterways providing outstanding recreational opportunities for boating enthusiasts.
|
Mon, Jun 17th 2024 10:45 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday signed legislation (S.9241/A.10399) granting the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation regulatory authority over commercial tourism boats operating in caves to prevent future tragedies.
|
Fri, Jun 14th 2024 12:00 pm
Preservation Buffalo Niagara (PBN) is proud to announce the launch of the "Save Our Sacred Sites" initiative (SOSS) aimed at funding and submitting local landmark applications for churches within the City of Buffalo that are at risk of closure by the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo.
|
Thu, Jun 13th 2024 03:00 pm
Niagara University's Levesque Institute for Civic Engagement is hosting a community cookout and conversations for parents and their students attending Niagara Falls High School, Gaskill and LaSalle preparatory schools in the Niagara Falls City School District.
|
Thu, Jun 13th 2024 02:55 pm
Empire State Development (ESD) announced the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Graycliff Estate will be adding a new visitor center to complement the recently renovated historic home and surrounding property, improving the 8-acre site's visitor experience, and better telling the story of Darwin and Isabelle Martin's spectacular summer home on Lake Erie.
|
Wed, Jun 12th 2024 06:00 pm
The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame will be gathering at the BMHOF headquarters, located at 340 Amherst St., Buffalo, at 2 p.m. Friday, June 14, to receive an official Platinum album, "Rainbow Connection," from "The Muppet Movie."
|
Tue, Jun 11th 2024 09:45 am
As World Blood Donor Day approaches on June 14, the American Red Cross stresses that blood and platelet donors are critically needed right now to combat a drastic shortfall in donations over the past several weeks. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with type O blood and donors giving platelets.
|
Mon, Jun 10th 2024 04:10 pm
Geographical barriers that hindered the older adult community in Erie County from socialization are being erased with the unveiling of new interactive technology in Erie County senior centers designed to foster connection, fun, and mental stimulation for older adults.
|
Mon, Jun 10th 2024 02:15 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health, in collaboration with Daphany's Fabulous Objective Weekly Workshops and the Niagara Falls School District, will host a nutrition literacy and community resource workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at Niagara Falls High School, 4455 Porter Road. This event is free, open to the public, and includes a nutritious catered lunch from Carrabba's Italian Grill.
|
Mon, Jun 10th 2024 01:55 pm
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western New York is thrilled to announce it has a new leader. The charity organization welcomes Lisa Booz as its executive director.
|
Sat, Jun 8th 2024 10:10 am
The Buffalo Bisons have teamed up with Leveling the Playing Field to hold a used sports equipment drive for the team's World Softball Day game, Thursday, June 13, as the Herd hosts the Worcester Red Sox (6:35 p.m. | Drive begins at 5 p.m.).
|
Thu, Jun 6th 2024 10:25 pm
Wings of Hope, a community remembrance event, will be held Saturday, June 8, on the Niagara Hospice campus located at 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport.
|
Thu, Jun 6th 2024 03:40 pm
Acclaimed author Robert Brighton (the "Avenging Angel Detective Agency Mysteries") will entertain and enlighten attendees with his thought-provoking presentation: "Tourist Town or Manufacturing Mecca - Niagara Falls' Existential Dilemma." The event is to be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 10, at the LaSalle Branch auditorium of the Niagara Falls Public Library.
|
Tue, Jun 4th 2024 07:00 am
Banditland, get ready to meet your world champions!
|
Tue, Jun 4th 2024 07:00 am
The American Red Cross critically needs blood and platelet donors now following a concerning trend over the past month - fewer donors rolling up a sleeve to give lifesaving blood. In fact, about 20,000 fewer blood donations were collected over the past month than needed to maintain the Red Cross national blood supply.
|
Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 04:10 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 24-year-old Abel Gebrehawaria of Buffalo pleaded guilty this morning before State Supreme Court Justice M. William Boller to one count of kidnapping in the second degree (class "B" felony). The defendant pleaded guilty to the sole count in the indictment.
|
Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 04:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the start of construction on the redevelopment of the Commodore Perry Homes in Buffalo's First Ward neighborhood. The new, all-electric housing development will consist of 405 affordable homes in 27 newly constructed buildings.
|
Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 10:35 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.53, down 6 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.56. The New York state average is $3.65, down 2 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.70.
|
