Thu, Sep 26th 2024 08:00 pm
Pets, and their owners, are invited to Falkner Park in Youngstown for a special blessing at noon Sunday, Oct. 6. The Rev. Barbara Price of St. John's Episcopal Church will mark the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, with this special event.
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Thu, Sep 26th 2024 08:00 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Brian Wallace, age 37, of Niagara Falls, was sentenced to 20 years to life in State Prison this morning by County Court Judge John Ottaviano.
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Thu, Sep 26th 2024 10:50 am
Buffalo Waterfront today announced the opening weekend of the Ice at Canalside, presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY, and revealed some new features and events in the works for the upcoming season.
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Thu, Sep 26th 2024 10:45 am
Destination Niagara USA President and CEO John Percy has been honored with the prestigious 2024 New York State Tourism Excellence Award for Excellence in Leadership: Career/Lifetime Achievement by the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA).
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Wed, Sep 25th 2024 06:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced up to $80 million in capital funding is now available to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations through the New York State Council on the Arts Capital Projects Fund.
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Wed, Sep 25th 2024 06:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $5.5 million available in grants for municipalities to support the installation of electric vehicle chargers, including hydrogen fuel filling station components and level 2 and direct current fast chargers, as part of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Grants program.
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Wed, Sep 25th 2024 12:05 pm
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation is thrilled to unveil an extraordinary lineup of special guests who will take the stage to present, perform and honor this year's inductees at the highly anticipated Induction ceremony Oct. 19 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.
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Wed, Sep 25th 2024 12:05 pm
The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association - the leading voluntary health organization focused on heart and brain health for all - invites Western New York companies, communities and individuals to stop the cycle of stroke by raising critical funds to further research and education through CycleNation.
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Wed, Sep 25th 2024 12:05 pm
The Town of Niagara Senior Center announces the following events:
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Tue, Sep 24th 2024 08:35 pm
The Japanese House (acclaimed project of Amber Bain) will perform at Electric City in Buffalo on Thursday, Sept. 26, as a part of her North American headline tour. The show starts at 8 p.m. Find tickets and more information here.
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Tue, Sep 24th 2024 12:20 pm
The YWCA of the Niagara Frontier announced the nominees for its 2024 Niagara Awards who will be honored at a luncheon in October for "their inspirational work personifying our mission of empowering women, eliminating racism, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all."
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Tue, Sep 24th 2024 12:05 pm
The Niagara County Republican Committee has unanimously reelected Rich Andres to another term as chairman. This will be Andres' fourth term heading the local GOP organization.
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Tue, Sep 24th 2024 10:55 am
Fallsview Casino is excited to welcome home Alan Doyle, the talented Canadian musician and co-founder of the folk rock band Great Big Sea, to the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on Saturday, March 22, 2025, as part of his "Alan Doyle Welcome Home Tour" with special guest Fortunate Ones. The showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, through ticketmaster.ca.
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Tue, Sep 24th 2024 10:55 am
Catch multi-Platinum Canadian indie pop band Walk Off the Earth live at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. The showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, through ticketmaster.ca.
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Tue, Sep 24th 2024 10:55 am
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) is sharing tips and resources in recognition of National Falls Prevention Awareness Week, taking place Sept. 23-27. This nationwide observance works to raise awareness on preventing falls, reducing the risk of falls, and helping older adults live without fear of falling.
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Tue, Sep 24th 2024 10:35 am
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Buffalo District) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are building on the success of a project to help one of the Niagara River and Lake Erie's most important fish thrive despite decades of manmade impacts to the ecosystem.
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Tue, Sep 24th 2024 10:35 am
Fantastic Friends of WNY will hold its sixth annual "Fantastic Friends Rock the Runway" fashion show, which includes a live and silent auction at 5 p.m. inside The Statler Buffalo (Golden Ballroom) on Saturday, Sept. 28.
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Tue, Sep 24th 2024 10:35 am
United Way of Greater Niagara has officially began accepting applications for program funding. Nonprofit agencies, located within Niagara County and/or the City of Tonawanda, that run youth focused programs, are eligible to apply.
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Tue, Sep 24th 2024 10:35 am
Gov. Hochul on Monday announced the launch of the Main Street Capital Program, a new $10 million fund that will provide qualifying start-up and early-stage companies with access to affordable term loans up to $100,000.
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Tue, Sep 24th 2024 10:30 am
A celebration of excellence for the 1974 Lewiston-Porter High School varsity football team will take place at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at the high school athletics entrance on the Creek Road campus.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2024 05:50 pm
The West Herr Riviera Theatre announced Lita Ford, with special guest performers Nelson, will perform live at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2024 05:45 pm
"Weird Al" Yankovic is bringing his full-production multimedia comedy rock show back to the concert stage with the "BIGGER & WEIRDER 2025 Tour."
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2024 05:45 pm
Excitement had been building since the end of last year's school year, and over the summer at Cardinal O'Hara High School, as the $1 million restoration of the school's athletic complex reached its completion and dedication.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2024 05:45 pm
On Monday, the board of directors for the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens announced the unanimous appointment of Erin Grajek as interim president and CEO, effective immediately. Grajek has served as the organization's COO since 2021 and has held progressive leadership roles at the Botanical Gardens since 2006.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2024 11:55 am
It's time to celebrate the fly-est decade with the smoothest jams!
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2024 11:55 am
Community Missions will hold its third annual blessing of the animals on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10-11:30 a.m. at its main site, 1570 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2024 11:55 am
Renowned worship leaders and songwriters Bryan & Katie Torwalt have released a brand-new song, "Clean Heart." This marks the husband-and-wife duo's first release outside of Jesus Culture since 2010.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2024 11:55 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced that applications for the $50 million Round 9 of the Restore New York Communities Initiative grant program will launch Monday, Sept. 23.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2024 11:55 am
Creation is a living, breathing tableau; a work of art telling the story of its creator. As people cultivate the world, the beauty of creation is often taken for granted, which is one reason why a group of award-winning Christian artists have joined forces for a historic music project, "A New Heaven and a New Earth."
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2024 11:55 am
Gov. Hochul recently announced the launch of her signature One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships program, a $200 million investment to help fund and realize a network of four new workforce development centers in strategic high-impact locations in upstate New York first announced as part of her FY25 enacted budget.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2024 11:55 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced its primary care network has received the prestigious patient-centered medical home (PCMH) certification from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for its four primary care practices located at the Golisano Primary Care Center, Lewiston Primary Care, and the two practices located at the Summit Healthplex in Wheatfield.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2024 11:55 am
Join the Town of Lewiston Recreation Department for "Festifall" from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Kiwanis Park. Enjoy the fall season with pumpkin painting, a tall craft, candy bar bingo and more!
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2024 07:00 am
Old Falls Street USA invites the community to celebrate the 14th annual Oktoberfest from 1-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. The event will take place on the Convention Center block between First and Third streets, in the heart of downtown Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2024 07:00 am
As part of a busy October schedule, the Breast Cancer Network of WNY will host an "Early Detection Awareness Day" from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. The free event will take place at BCN's facility within the United Way Building at 742 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, and will include vendors, refreshments, and several area health care and breast screening providers.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2024 07:00 am
The Child Advocacy Center of Niagara (CAC), a service of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, in collaboration with the Niagara County Family Violence Intervention Project, announced the 24th annual "Safe at Home: Seeking Solutions to End Family Violence Conference," taking place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at Niagara Riverside Resort.
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Sat, Sep 21st 2024 07:00 am
"I was standing in the kitchen, and all of a sudden, the whole house started to vibrate! ... I thought I was going to blow away with the house."
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Sat, Sep 21st 2024 07:00 am
An unexpected snag is postponing the rollout of stop arm bus cameras, reported Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance Bob Merkle at the Sept. 9 Grand Island Board of Education meeting, held at Eco Island, 3285 Staley Road.
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Sat, Sep 21st 2024 07:00 am
Town of Grand Island Clerk Patricia Frentzel announced the 2024-25 school tax bills have been mailed.
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Sat, Sep 21st 2024 07:00 am
Nancy C. Wiese (nee Wolf) of Grand Island died Sept. 13, 2024. Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend is now in the presence of the Lord.
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Sat, Sep 21st 2024 07:00 am
Norman Christopher Cerrillo (Santa Norm) died Sept. 4, 2024.
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