Tue, Feb 27th 2024 12:05 pm
To save the Postal Service, or not save it. That's the crisis - and the question - the Postal Service faced that led to the creation of its 10-year "Delivering for America" plan in March of 2021.
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Mon, Feb 26th 2024 09:45 am
On Friday, a statewide group of local news organizations, comprising over 100 local newspapers in New York, launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package that would deliver long-term sustainability to the sector.
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Wed, Feb 21st 2024 06:55 pm
Through employee raffles at General Motors Lockport Operations plant, members of United Auto Workers Local 686 have raised $4,930 in support of United Way of Greater Niagara.
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Mon, Feb 19th 2024 10:55 am
The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (SDM) has received the Institutional Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in Biomedical and Behavioral Research Prize from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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Fri, Feb 16th 2024 01:55 pm
For 15 years, Jill Miller proudly spent her days taking care of others as a nurse, which she said was where God put her, until he set her on another path by way of her infant daughter who was born with infant eczema.
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Fri, Feb 16th 2024 01:55 pm
City of Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown and the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (BMHA) board of commissioners took coordinated actions that are necessary to begin work on the first phase of the transformative Commodore Perry redevelopment project.
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Sat, Feb 10th 2024 07:00 am
Town Supervisor Peter Marston confirmed that Aldi is close to closing a deal that would bring the popular discount grocery store to Grand Island.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2024 01:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a new consumer protection law that will go into effect on Feb. 11. Her team said, "This new law will amend and clarify New York's existing credit card surcharge law."
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Sat, Feb 3rd 2024 03:00 pm
Ashley Doll sure picked the right day to launch Ashley's Lingerie & Swimwear in Lewiston.
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Sat, Feb 3rd 2024 07:00 am
In the era of information overload and heightened concerns about data security, the importance of secure document disposal cannot be overstated. At Island Ship Center, our independently owned community pack and ship store, we understand the significance of safeguarding your confidential information. That's why we're proud to offer secure shredding services in collaboration with our trusted partner, Shred-it.
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Sat, Feb 3rd 2024 07:00 am
Daniel Black, who co-owns the Shaded Dahlia Piercing & Tattoo Parlor, in the Grand Island Plaza, has worked as a tattoo artist since he began his apprenticeship in 2005, except for his seven years in active duty with the U.S. Army infantry, from 2009-16. In this interview, Daniel and his wife, Sara, talk about tattooing as an art form.
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Fri, Feb 2nd 2024 11:00 am
As February opens, long-awaited service changes are now moving ahead with Modern Disposal Services - welcome news for Town of Lewiston residents.
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Mon, Jan 29th 2024 12:10 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the crane lift of its 3T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) unit, supplied by GE Healthcare, into the newly constructed MRI suite located in the Heart Center of Niagara.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2024 11:00 am
On Saturday, Feb. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon, Dr. Glenda R. Rose and Dr. Thomas G. Barba of Rose Chiropractic, P.C., in Lewiston, will sponsor the 34th annual "Doctors with a Heart Day" for their patients. Nonperishable food items will be collected to benefit the Niagara Community Action Program (NiaCAP) food pantry, in exchange for chiropractic services.
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Wed, Jan 24th 2024 03:40 pm
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA is celebrating Lunar New Year from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3. This event will be hosted at the Lunar New Year-inspired selfie station, located between the Aerie and Janie and Jack stores, closest to entrance 7.
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Tue, Jan 23rd 2024 07:20 pm
Restaurants from all corners of Western New York are invited to highlight the healthy, nutritious food on their menus by participating in the second annual Healthy Options Restaurant Week happening March 4-10.
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Mon, Jan 22nd 2024 02:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and House of Representatives Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries today announced New York state has been awarded $228.2 million in federal funding to launch New York's ConnectALL municipal infrastructure program and connect tens of thousands of homes statewide to high-speed broadband internet.
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Sat, Jan 20th 2024 07:00 am
Jack Adly and Cheryl Simonick-Frailey became friends at the beginning of the COVID pandemic in 2020.
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Fri, Jan 12th 2024 11:00 am
Tuesday marked a time of change for the Youngstown Business and Professional Association.
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Fri, Jan 12th 2024 11:00 am
A popular village restaurateur plans to open a second Lewiston location this spring. The Villa Coffee House owner/chef Stephen Pusateri is taking over 555 Center St., space formerly occupied by The Como Deli.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2024 11:00 am
Rellim Hair & Makeup Design Studio is set to open in a new, Center Street location.
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Wed, Jan 3rd 2024 10:10 am
Local newspapers are key to keeping residents informed about civic affairs - and the threat of negative media coverage keeps nonprofit leadership salaries in check, according to new University at Buffalo School of Management research.
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Thu, Dec 28th 2023 12:25 pm
You & Me, a popular Lewiston boutique at 467 Center St., will close its doors on Jan. 20. In a Facebook post Wednesday, owner Laura Falsetti noted she is ready to begin a new chapter in her life.
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Tue, Dec 26th 2023 10:55 am
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips", the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) reminds shoppers of New York state laws that protect consumers so they can make informed decisions about holiday returns. To avoid surprises, DCP recommends that consumers carefully review and understand what to look for when reviewing return and refund policies.
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Sat, Dec 23rd 2023 07:00 am
The holiday season is a time of joy and gift-giving and of sharing for most. But, for victims of domestic violence, the holidays can be stressful and difficult.
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Tue, Dec 19th 2023 02:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has announced a "significant" donation from Scott Bieler, president and CEO of West Herr Auto Group, for the renovation of its auditorium into the Scott Bieler Family Foundation Innovation & Training Center. Work is set to begin in January, with completion expected by June.
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Mon, Dec 18th 2023 03:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday joined elected and community leaders to officially open the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center at Niagara Falls State Park.
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Mon, Dec 18th 2023 10:35 am
Arts Services Inc. has distributed 25 "Give for Greatness" grants providing operating support to arts and culture nonprofits based in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara counties.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2023 11:20 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday awarded $31 million to the Town of Amherst for infrastructure work for the Boulevard Mall redevelopment project to "breathe new life into the now-largely-empty Boulevard Mall in Amherst.
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Fri, Dec 8th 2023 04:50 pm
Castellani Art Museum announced a grant award totaling $25,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the nonprofit arts and culture sector.
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Thu, Dec 7th 2023 10:10 am
Artpark & Company announced a grant award totaling $30,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the nonprofit arts and culture sector.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 10:55 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Seneca Nation of Indians President Rickey L. Armstrong Sr. on Friday met in Buffalo and signed an extension of the current gaming compact between New York state and the Seneca Nation of Indians, which expires Dec. 9, 2023.
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Thu, Nov 30th 2023 07:55 pm
The Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences (BSNS) board of managers on Thursday announced the appointment of Gary Siddall as president and CEO. Siddall, who is currently president and CEO of Aquarium of Niagara, will assume his new role in leading the Buffalo Museum of Science and Tifft Nature Preserve on Feb. 5, 2024.
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Wed, Nov 29th 2023 06:55 pm
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. (ECHDC) and Visit Buffalo Niagara (VBN) announced the unveiling of a new permanent sculpture at Canalside. The piece, called BUF, was installed on Marine Drive, near the Hanover intersection.
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Fri, Nov 24th 2023 10:30 am
Lewiston residents and tourists will have a little more elbow room to watch the eclipse next spring, now that the Village Board has agreed to close Center Street for this once-in-a-generation spectacle.
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Tue, Nov 21st 2023 05:55 pm
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA (1900 Military Road) welcomes back the holiday season with a true in-person shopping experience featuring family-friendly activities, charity partner engagements, and shopping deals with the top brands.
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Mon, Nov 20th 2023 07:00 am
Kathy Pignatora said, "I truly believe that I paint something for someone."Not palettes and boxes of the same old, generic thing everyone else has lying around the house.
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Mon, Nov 20th 2023 06:55 am
Great things often come in small packages. For local small businesses, greatness depends on providing quality products along with knowledgeable and friendly service.
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Mon, Nov 20th 2023 06:55 am
Shop local means unique gifts, personal touches, great prices, enjoyable visits, a community feel. It's traditionally popular with many - evidenced by the growing list of shop local experiences popping up throughout Buffalo-Niagara. It's also good for businesses.
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Wed, Nov 15th 2023 07:20 pm
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is celebrating 50 years of the Small Business Economic Trends survey, but it said small business owners are not feeling optimistic in the current economic environment. The Optimism Index decreased 0.1 points in October to 90.7, marking the 22nd month below the 50-year average. The last time the Optimism Index was at or above the average was December 2021.
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