Fri, May 10th 2013 10:15 pm
A special high tea was held at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church last Sunday to help defray medical costs for Bergholz resident Judi Jagow, who has cancer.
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Fri, May 10th 2013 10:00 pm
You hear it everywhere: gluten-free this, gluten-free that. You may not know what it means, but you want to learn more.
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Fri, May 10th 2013 12:50 pm
Actor, producer, founder and father. These are just a few of the many accomplishments soap star Jordi Vilasuso has achieved. Now, he can add philanthropist to that resume.
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Fri, May 10th 2013 07:00 am
As summer approaches, new movies are introduced and talked about. People get excited and ready to go see these movies. Here are 10 of the most talked-about movies coming out this summer:
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Fri, May 10th 2013 07:00 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto is calling on the state to get moving on the redesign of the Robert Moses Parkway. Ceretto said every day that passes without breaking ground on the project is another day that Niagara Falls does not get to reap the economic benefits of a redeveloped waterfront.
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Fri, May 10th 2013 01:10 am
Among all the hopefuls across the nation, it's down to just Candice Glover and Kree Harrison, and the stakes have never been higher in one of "American Idol's" most heated battles for the title.
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Thu, May 9th 2013 09:20 pm
"The Voice" is down to its final 12 contestants as the final phase of the musical competition series begins on Monday, May 13 (8 p.m.).
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Thu, May 9th 2013 03:50 pm
Community Missions of Niagara Frontier and the YWCA of Niagara are joining forces to host an upcoming art auction on Friday, June 7, at the Sheraton at the Falls in Niagara Falls. The event will raise money and awareness for the marginalized populations both agencies serve in Niagara County.
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Thu, May 9th 2013 09:10 am
Twelve brave men and one brave woman accepted diplomas Wednesday evening at Niagara University. They are the 55th graduating class of the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy, Niagara County's only approved training program for law enforcement officers.
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Thu, May 9th 2013 07:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University has announced its annual "Meet Me at the CAM" film and lecture series will focus on "Great Museums within a Day's Drive."
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Thu, May 9th 2013 07:00 am
On Thursday, the House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security will hold a hearing to begin the discussion about the Boston bombings. Congressman Brian Higgins, a member of the committee and ranking member of the subcommittee on counterterrorism and intelligence, will participate.
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Wed, May 8th 2013 11:10 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of New York's largest tourism campaign in decades, committing nearly $60 million to grow the industry, create jobs and attract even more visitors to the Empire State.
The governor's announcement came at the conclusion of the New York State Tourism Summit, where hundreds of tourism experts gathered in Albany to discuss ideas and new ways to bring tourists to every corner of the state.
"Yesterday was huge," said Niagara Tourism and Convention Corp. President and CEO John Percy on Thursday.
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Wed, May 8th 2013 11:10 pm
An interim final rule published in the Federal Register and effective immediately will amend regulations to the U.S. Small Business Administration's Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program allowing for greater access to federal contracting opportunities for women-owned businesses as a result of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013, signed in January.
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Wed, May 8th 2013 11:10 pm
When Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel proudly hosts the Native American Music Awards for the sixth consecutive year this Friday, it will also be the site for some serious star power. International superstars Nelly Furtado, Rickey Medlocke of Lynyrd Skynyrd and China's Ayi Jihu will be among the awardees and award presenters during a 14th annual awards show that was nearly cancelled due to "Superstorm" Sandy last fall.
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Wed, May 8th 2013 11:00 pm
In January, Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, first kicked off an effort to help the City of Niagara Falls reclaim its waterfront by laying out an argument for the New York Power Authority to fully fund removal of the Robert Moses Parkway.
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Wed, May 8th 2013 11:00 pm
The 2013 Billboard Music Awards will honor Madonna with the Top Touring Artist Award for her 2012 MDNA tour. Madonna will take the stage to accept the prestigious award, which recognizes the highest grossing concert touring act of the year.
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Wed, May 8th 2013 01:30 pm
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. board of directors met today to approve a contract that will move forward a plan to illuminate and activate grain elevators and bridges along Buffalo's waterfront, building on Gov. Andrew Cuomo's vision for a revitalized Buffalo waterfront.
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Wed, May 8th 2013 01:25 pm
New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Thomas H. Mattox has announced that, as of the end of April, 87 percent of taxpayers had e-filed their personal income tax returns. More than 7.9 million taxpayers e-filed their personal income tax returns by the deadline this year - a 200,000 increase over last year.
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Wed, May 8th 2013 01:25 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, has announced the winners of the 2013 annual Congressional Art Competition, "An Artistic Discovery."
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Wed, May 8th 2013 01:20 pm
The American Diabetes Association, Western New York Chapter, has named Vincent Harrer of Lockport its youth ambassador for the 2013 Tour de Cure.
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Wed, May 8th 2013 01:20 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, has voted against the Assembly's bill for taxpayer-funded campaigns financed by taxpayer money through the general fund.
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Wed, May 8th 2013 01:20 pm
Whether you love to sail, or like to keep your feet on solid ground, the 14th annual Jack Beatty Memorial Hospice Cruise and Clambake has something for everyone. The cruise and clambake is scheduled for July 12 at the historic Youngstown Yacht Club.
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Wed, May 8th 2013 07:00 am
Two long-time employees of Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence were honored Tuesday with St. Louise de Marillac Service Awards.
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Wed, May 8th 2013 07:00 am
Hard Rock Café Niagara Falls, USA, is giving fans a chance to celebrate National Burger Month with a beach getaway to the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Punta Cana.
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Tue, May 7th 2013 08:15 pm
NBC has selected six-time Grammy Award-winner and multi-platinum recording artist Carrie Underwood to perform "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night," the opening theme for primetime television's No. 1 program, "Sunday Night Football" on NBC.
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Tue, May 7th 2013 08:10 pm
NBC Sports' coverage of Saturday's Kentucky Derby drew 16.2 million viewers, making it the second most-watched Kentucky Derby since 1989.
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Tue, May 7th 2013 08:10 pm
New York's Industrial Development Agencies supported nearly 4,500 projects and provided $560 million in net tax exemptions in 2011, increasing estimated job gains by almost 36,000 from the previous year, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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Tue, May 7th 2013 08:10 pm
Bravo Media's Emmy-nominated series "Inside the Actors Studio," hosted by James Lipton, reaches a milestone of 250 episodes with a two-hour event on Wednesday, May 29 at 7 p.m. Lipton sits down for new interviews with former guests, including Actors Studio alumnus Bradley Cooper, Robert DeNiro, Jennifer Lopez, Christopher Walken, Barbara Walters, Dave Chappelle, Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien, Ellen Burstyn and Spike Lee.
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Tue, May 7th 2013 08:05 pm
This morning on "LIVE with Kelly and Michael," hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan announced that Suzette Steward from Katy, Texas, was chosen as the winner of "LIVE's 2013 Top Teacher Search."
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Tue, May 7th 2013 08:00 pm
NBC is extending the length of the final episode of "The Office," with a running time that will now extend from 9-10:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 16.
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Tue, May 7th 2013 04:00 pm
Higgins: "The Robert Moses Parkway is a physical and economic barrier to reconnecting Niagara Falls with its waterfront, and the state's commitment of action on this project is momentous and long-awaited."
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Tue, May 7th 2013 02:00 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced today that the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council will focus on tourism in its next major project, the reconstruction and reconfiguration of a one-mile stretch of the Robert Moses Parkway, south of Niagara Falls.
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Tue, May 7th 2013 01:20 pm
Grammy Award-winning recording artist Maroon 5, led by coach Adam Levine, have announced they will perform live May 20 on NBC's hit musical competition series "The Voice."
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Tue, May 7th 2013 01:20 pm
This summer, NBC's "Today" will once again put the rock in Rockefeller Plaza, bringing together the hottest hit-makers for its 18th annual summer concert series.
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Tue, May 7th 2013 01:15 pm
Vince Schiano set off on a 4,000-mile bike ride last summer to raise money and awareness for young adults suffering from cancer.
Little did he know that his cross-country venture would also inspire three young women back "home" on Monteagle Ridge to join the cause this year.
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Tue, May 7th 2013 01:15 pm
First Niagara Financial Group Inc. and Hospice Buffalo worked together to welcome spring with the 27th annual Hospice Buffalo Spring Bouquet Sale.
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Tue, May 7th 2013 01:15 pm
"LIVE with Kelly and Michael" hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan have announced "LIVE's Truckin' Amazing Cook-Off," a summer-long search for the nation's most delicious food truck.
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Tue, May 7th 2013 12:40 pm
Vincenzo's Pizza House opened Tuesday in the Village of Lewiston. ... And within 10 minutes, it was filled with customers munching on old-fashioned and cheese slices.
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Tue, May 7th 2013 08:45 am
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier today announced that Ron Rolston has been named the head coach of the Sabres, after serving as the club's interim head coach since Feb. 20.
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Tue, May 7th 2013 08:45 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto is sponsoring a blood drive for the American Red Cross. The event runs from from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the John A. Duke Senior Center in Niagara Falls on May 17.
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