Thu, Apr 21st 2016 06:55 pm
The Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival board invites residents to support this year's festival (Aug. 26-27) by attending the annual fundraising party - "Jazz & Pasta" - set for this Sunday, April 24. The event runs from 1-6 p.m. at Water Street Landing in Lewiston.
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Thu, Apr 21st 2016 04:20 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital held a recognition luncheon for its more than 200 volunteers on Thursday at the Niagara Falls Country Club. One group recognized was a group of "Special Seniors" who are either 90 years of age or celebrating their 90th birthday this year.
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Thu, Apr 21st 2016 04:15 pm
The Lewiston Democratic Committee announces a change in date and location for the Democratic Caucus for the nomination of candidates to run for two open trustee positions in the Village of Lewiston.
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Thu, Apr 21st 2016 04:10 pm
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto, D-Lewiston, today offered new details on millions of dollars in new funding for roads throughout the 145th Assembly District.
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Thu, Apr 21st 2016 02:25 pm
Funding is now available for projects that will assist communities with the detection, monitoring and reporting of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) to enhance reporting of the Sewage Pollution Right to Know law.
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Thu, Apr 21st 2016 02:05 pm
Kate Hudson makes her first appearance on the show, promoting her movie "Mother's Day" and her fitness book, "Pretty Happy."
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Thu, Apr 21st 2016 02:00 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, welcomed the decision by the U.S. Treasury to add Harriet Tubman to the $20 bill and keep Alexander Hamilton on the $10 bill.
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Thu, Apr 21st 2016 02:00 pm
The Gardens of Compassion initiative at St. James United Methodist Church in Niagara Falls will celebrate its fourth year in 2016.
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Thu, Apr 21st 2016 02:00 pm
For Western New York dental patients, a routine teeth cleaning can now come with a HIV screening.
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Thu, Apr 21st 2016 11:45 am
Planning to grill this weekend? Now that it has finally started to warm up, many New Yorkers are enjoying their barbecues and other outdoor amenities. And while gas grills, portable fire pits, and patio heaters make outdoor spaces comfortable and desirable places to gather ... it's important they are used properly.
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Thu, Apr 21st 2016 11:35 am
On Wednesday, Aug. 10, opening day of the Erie County Fair, Rockfest will take the stage at 7 p.m. featuring Bret Michaels with Lita Ford and Warrant.
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Thu, Apr 21st 2016 11:35 am
The Youngstown Recreation Commission will host its fifth annual Nancy Price Celebrity Bartending fundraiser from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Stone Jug in Youngstown.
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Thu, Apr 21st 2016 11:35 am
HARBORCENTER will host the Police and Fire Hockey Tournament presented by Southern Tier Brewing Company on Friday and Saturday.
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Thu, Apr 21st 2016 11:15 am
St. Peter's R.C. School's annual Grand Gala raised nearly $90,000.
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Thu, Apr 21st 2016 11:15 am
For the very first time, the Buffalo Bills fourth and fifth round selections will be officially announced from (716). Bills Wall of Famer Steve Tasker and a group of long-time season ticket members will perform the honors.
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Thu, Apr 21st 2016 11:05 am
Project Connect Niagara, an event designed to connect those in need with critical services in a "one-stop" venue, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, at Heart, Love and Soul Inc. in Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Apr 21st 2016 08:55 am
Niagara Falls' newest restaurant, Niagara American Grill, is now open in downtown Niagara Falls. This fun, casual restaurant features craft beers and freshly made home-style meals, house specialties and classic favorites for every appetite.
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Thu, Apr 21st 2016 07:00 am
Looking for the best day camp in Western New York? Send your child(ren) to an educational day filled with fun-filled activities courtesy of Niagara Jet Adventures, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Aquarium of Niagara and Hard Rock Cafe.
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Wed, Apr 20th 2016 06:45 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation announced construction is resuming on the project to reconstruct the interchange of the Robert Moses Parkway with John B. Daly Boulevard in the City of Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Apr 20th 2016 06:45 pm
YMCA volunteers and staff celebrated exceeding their annual campaign goal of $725,000 by raising $750,624 for the YMCA's financial assistance program.
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Wed, Apr 20th 2016 06:30 pm
The Erie County Fair announced two country concerts were added to the GUSTO Grandstand lineup as part of the National Grid Concert Series. Hunter Hayes will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14. The following day, on Monday, Aug. 15, Lee Brice will perform at 7:30 p.m.
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Wed, Apr 20th 2016 06:30 pm
Since the 1960s, the Western New York region has borne witness to many teachable points of inspiration regarding racial equality and social justice.
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Wed, Apr 20th 2016 06:30 pm
The Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention at the University at Buffalo will again join forces with Hodgson Russ LLP, M&T Bank and Ingram Micro for another "BAND Against Bullying" school arts competition to be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, in the Center for the Arts on the UB North Campus.
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Wed, Apr 20th 2016 06:30 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced $1.8 million in Conservation Partnership Program grants for 55 nonprofit land trusts across the state.
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Wed, Apr 20th 2016 05:25 pm
New Directions Youth and Family Services has announced its seventh annual fundraiser - "Casual Elegance" - will be held from 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 29, at Foundry Hotel & Banquet, 1738 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo.
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Tue, Apr 19th 2016 10:30 pm
"While Tops has provided an option for both conventional eggs and cage free-organic eggs for numerous years, we are pleased to announce our plans to source 100 percent of our private label eggs locally from chickens in cage free housing by 2025, based upon available supply."
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Tue, Apr 19th 2016 05:30 pm
The Village of Lewiston unveiled its proposed 2016-17 budget at a public hearing and board meeting Monday. As published last week, the property tax rate ($7.38 per $1,000 of assessed valuation), water rate ($3.54 per 100 cubic feet) and sewer rate ($4.64 per 100 cubic feet) will remain the same.
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Tue, Apr 19th 2016 03:15 pm
The NTCC invites local attractions, wineries, tour companies and restaurants to send a representative to speak directly with visitors about their products and services as they look to plan their itineraries in Niagara USA.
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Tue, Apr 19th 2016 02:55 pm
After their worldwide television debut on the 58th Annual Grammy Awards earlier this year, The Hollywood Vampires with Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, and Joe Perry, will stop at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino on Saturday, July 9, for a special outdoor show starting at 8 p.m.
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Tue, Apr 19th 2016 12:40 pm
NBC's "Sunday Night Football" sideline reporter and multiple Emmy Award-winner Michele Tafoya joins longtime NBC golf commentator Dan Hicks and three-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist Rowdy Gaines to call swimming for NBC Olympics in Rio.
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Tue, Apr 19th 2016 12:35 pm
Christine Bacon, a graduate student at Niagara University, has been awarded an honorable mention designation by the nation's top professional museum association, the American Alliance of Museums.
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Tue, Apr 19th 2016 12:30 pm
Superstar country duo Brooks & Dunn will receive the NASH Icon Award Presented by Ford F-Series, and will perform at the 2016 American Country Countdown Awards airing live from the Forum in Inglewood, California, Sunday, May 1 (8-10 p.m. ET live), on FOX.
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Tue, Apr 19th 2016 12:25 pm
ABC News today announced special correspondent Michael Strahan is expanding his role on "Good Morning America." Starting in September, he'll appear on the most watched morning newscast in America full time as co-anchor.
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Tue, Apr 19th 2016 12:20 pm
The Louis P. Ciminelli Family Foundation has given $1 million to the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning to help build a brighter future for the school and its host communities.
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Tue, Apr 19th 2016 07:00 am
The Railroad Museum of the Niagara Frontier hosts a Chiavetta's Chicken BBQ from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. (or until sold-out) Saturday, May 14.
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Mon, Apr 18th 2016 05:20 pm
Word Entertainment/Curb Records announce the release of "Country Faith Hymns," the third installment within the "Country Faith" music series.
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Mon, Apr 18th 2016 02:45 pm
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association and dick clark productions will present the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. The ceremony will air on NBC live coast to coast from 8-11 p.m. ET from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.
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Mon, Apr 18th 2016 02:40 pm
Niagara Falls City Hall filled with some of the area's most influential community members on Saturday, April 16, in celebration of the Women of Distinction Awards, which were presented by Assemblyman John Ceretto.
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Mon, Apr 18th 2016 02:10 pm
The epic robot-fighting tournament "BattleBots" is back for season two this summer and kicks off with a preview special titled "BattleBots: The Gears Awaken," on Tuesday, May 10 (10-11 p.m. EST), on the ABC Television Network.
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Mon, Apr 18th 2016 01:10 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph Jastrzemski is warning of the re-emergence of a scam designed to rip off Niagara County's homeowners, and urging county property owners to disregard the letter's pricey solicitation.
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