Wed, Jun 1st 2016 05:00 pm
Grand Island's Matthew Eggers recently returned home from his dream wish: a vacation to California to meet his cousins for the first time, and explore the magical land of Disney.
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Wed, Jun 1st 2016 04:50 pm
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra's Crescendo Campaign is taking the next step to up the tempo in pushing toward the $25 million benchmark this summer.
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Wed, Jun 1st 2016 04:45 pm
Supporters of New York is Music (NYIM), a coalition of more than 200 music-related organizations, gathered today at GCR Audio Recording Studio in Buffalo and Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Rochester to call on the New York State Senate and Gov. Andrew Cuomo to pass the Empire State Music Production Tax Credit (A10083A/ S7485A) and support the creation of good jobs in the music production and recording industry in New York.
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Wed, Jun 1st 2016 04:05 pm
Each week, iconic music artists, as well as today's music chart-toppers, will take the stage and perform the songs that defined the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.
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Wed, Jun 1st 2016 04:00 pm
For years, Jake "The Snake" Roberts was a villain inside the squared circle. But outside the ring is where he truly was a bad guy.
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Wed, Jun 1st 2016 01:20 pm
Singer/songwriter and Fair Trade Services artist John Tibbs performed this past weekend at the Indianapolis 500.
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Wed, Jun 1st 2016 12:20 pm
Five-time Olympic medalist and 2008 Olympic all-around champion Nastia Liukin makes her debut as an NBC Olympics gymnastics analyst in Rio, alongside two-time Olympic medalist Tim Daggett and play-by-play voice Al Trautwig.
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Wed, Jun 1st 2016 12:15 pm
Brett Eldredge and Thomas Rhett will host the three-hour special that brings country music's most storied festival to a national television audience.
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Wed, Jun 1st 2016 12:15 pm
The "Pyramid" is back!
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Wed, Jun 1st 2016 12:10 pm
NBC Sports announced it extended its multiplatform partnership with ProFootballTalk, the innovative, NFL-focused website created by Mike Florio.
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Wed, Jun 1st 2016 12:10 pm
Primetime Emmy-winning live television producer Don Mischer will executive produce the 68th Emmys telecast. It was announced by ABC, the telecast home of this year's Emmys, and by the Television Academy.
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Wed, Jun 1st 2016 10:10 am
New York Sen. Robert Ortt will speak about the proposed Western New York First Response and Preparedness Center during a June 4 breakfast event at Niagara University.
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Wed, Jun 1st 2016 09:50 am
A few lucky golfers and their guests will get a chance to play nine holes at Niagara Frontier Golf Club on Saturday, June 11.
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Tue, May 31st 2016 07:35 pm
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Tue, May 31st 2016 07:35 pm
"SAL" the Surgical Robot is about to be supplanted by a new, improved model at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Tue, May 31st 2016 07:35 pm
State Sen. Patrick Gallivan, R-59th, joined Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz, Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Flaherty Jr., Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard, Erie County Social Services Commissioner Al Dirschberger, Erie County Senior Services Commissioner Randall Hoak and Karen Nicolson of Legal Services for the Elderly, Disabled or Disadvantaged of WNY Tuesday in taking a stand against elder abuse.
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Tue, May 31st 2016 11:35 am
Looking for something fun to do with your dog - while raising money for a good cause? Bring your dog to Grandpaws Pet Emporium, 402 Center St., Lewiston, at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 5, for a 2-mile dog walk. All proceeds will benefit the National Canine Cancer Foundation.
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Tue, May 31st 2016 11:35 am
Artpark and LB Mason Fine Art LLC have announced a partnership showcasing the vibrant, unique and famous artwork of Philip Burke.
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Mon, May 30th 2016 07:20 pm
Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 hosted its almost annual Memorial Day parade, observance ceremony and community luncheon Monday.
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Mon, May 30th 2016 07:00 am
John J. Welch American Legion Post 381 will hold its 38th annual "Jamboree" to benefit Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo. The fundraiser will be held from 1-9 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at John J. Welch American Legion Post 381, 923 Niagara Ave, Niagara Falls.
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Mon, May 30th 2016 07:00 am
It is important that women are educated, supported and empowered regarding their own breast health.
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Mon, May 30th 2016 07:00 am
An upcoming "Cuba Night" will celebrate the studio work and plein air paintings made in Cuba by Grand Island artist Kath Schifano.
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Sat, May 28th 2016 11:00 am
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Auxiliary has announced it has achieved more than 100 percent in membership for the first time since 1993. More than 464,000 male and female members representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia and several foreign-based auxiliaries stand united in their support of the nation's veterans, active-duty service members and their families.
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Sat, May 28th 2016 10:45 am
On Friday, Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. announced the kickoff of the 2016 season for the Queen City Bike Ferry, which now has a brand-new landing site on Buffalo's Outer Harbor.
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Sat, May 28th 2016 10:00 am
Beaver Island State Park was the site for a memorial tree planting last weekend.
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Sat, May 28th 2016 10:00 am
On Sunday, May 22, youth and adults at Trinity United Methodist Church joined together in a multigenerational gardening project.
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Sat, May 28th 2016 09:00 am
Fishing season is almost here, but I've really never touched much on Upper Niagara River fishing, probably because personally I haven't fished that stretch of water in quite some time. But when I did, I learned a lot of things about it.
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Sat, May 28th 2016 09:00 am
Thursday's Youngstown board meeting was dedicated to improving the quality of life for the residents of the village.
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Sat, May 28th 2016 07:00 am
Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 is making up for lost time.
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Sat, May 28th 2016 07:00 am
Lewiston Town Board members and interested residents received an education Monday on the harsh realities of cost, limited state funding assistance options and how to pursue the town's water line replacement work, in a lengthy conversation with Town Engineer Bob Lannon of GHD.
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Sat, May 28th 2016 07:00 am
Monday's Memorial Day ceremony at the DeGlopper Memorial will feature another contribution from the award-winning Grand Island High School Wind Ensemble.
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Sat, May 28th 2016 07:00 am
Memorial Day will be the kickoff to a fundraising drive that will help expand and upgrade the DeGlopper Memorial.
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Sat, May 28th 2016 07:00 am
A Whitehaven Road homeowner is honoring those who serve as he helps light the way home for his fellow Island residents.
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Fri, May 27th 2016 02:20 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health has issued a health advisory on tick exposure and Lyme disease risk following positive reports in eastern parts of the county.
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Fri, May 27th 2016 11:00 am
The weekend of May 26-28 is Buddy Poppy Days on Grand Island, a time when residents can donate cash for the honor of wearing a Buddy Poppy.
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Fri, May 27th 2016 11:00 am
New York State Department of Transportation workers are putting the finishing touches on the new look to the roundabout.
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Fri, May 27th 2016 10:55 am
Retired Grand Island Central School District Transportation Director Jack Burns was honored Monday as the Board of Education officially named its nearly completed transportation facility after him.
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Fri, May 27th 2016 10:45 am
Grand Island resident Vera B., Dutka entered into rest Friday, April 15, 2016.
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Fri, May 27th 2016 10:45 am
The Grand Island Fire Co. reports Monday, May 23, the Erie County Sheriff's Office with assistance of the Niagara Falls Police Department were actively perusing a possibly armed suspect involved in a violent crime.
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Fri, May 27th 2016 10:10 am
The Town of Niagara Board agreed Tuesday to consider joining a Greater Niagara Orleans County Municipal health insurance consortium, which has a goal to reduce overall health care costs by having the two counties' 26 municipalities purchase joint insurance.
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