Fri, Jan 18th 2013 07:20 pm
The Niagara Falls Country Club informs that, weather permitting, it will provide cross-country skiing on the NFCC grounds for its membership this winter.
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Fri, Jan 18th 2013 07:15 pm
Niagara County Community College announced that Gemma Fournier, surgical technology program coordinator, was recently selected as one of 10 recipients of the 2012 Fellow of the Association of Surgical Technologists at the Association of Surgical Technologists national conference held in Washington, D.C.
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Fri, Jan 18th 2013 07:10 pm
After a lengthy illness, Ernest "Ernie" Murdoch, 73, of Lewiston passed away on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
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Fri, Jan 18th 2013 05:20 pm
The Buffalo Sabres will open their 2012-13 regular-season schedule on Sunday, Jan. 20, at 12:30 p.m. against the Philadelphia Flyers.
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Fri, Jan 18th 2013 05:15 pm
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier has announced defenseman Adam Pardy and forwards Kevin Porter and Nick Tarnasky cleared waivers were assigned to the Rochester Americans (AHL).
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Fri, Jan 18th 2013 05:15 pm
"60 Minutes" will be pre-empted this Sunday, Jan. 20, by CBS Sports' coverage of the AFC Championship game between the Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots.
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Fri, Jan 18th 2013 05:15 pm
The Buffalo Sabres have announced they will once again offer the "Tickets for Troops" and "Ultimate Sabres Fan Experience" programs for the 2012-13 season.
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Fri, Jan 18th 2013 07:35 am
On Friday, Jan. 18, 29 leaders across the region will begin a yearlong graduate level leadership development program sponsored by Leadership Niagara. The inaugural meeting of the class will be a two-day retreat at the Four Points by Sheraton in Niagara Falls, held for students to learn leadership concepts and principles, the importance of community interrelationships, how to enhance their personal style through DiSC behavioral assessments, critical thinking, and other introductory exercises to prepare for their year together.
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Fri, Jan 18th 2013 07:00 am
I want to thank my legislative colleagues for your vote of confidence in selecting me as the 2013 chairman of the Niagara County Legislature. It is an honor and a pleasure to address you this evening (Jan. 2) on the state of the county.
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Fri, Jan 18th 2013 07:00 am
Sheriff James R. Voutour has announced the Sheriff's Community Police Academy will be held Feb. 28 and every Thursday through May 30 at no cost.
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Fri, Jan 18th 2013 07:00 am
The Wheatfield Town Board on Monday held three public hearings before getting its regular meeting under way.
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Fri, Jan 18th 2013 07:00 am
The towns of Wheatfield and Niagara are cooperating in a plan to bring a public dog park to the grounds of the SPCA of Niagara on Lockport Road.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2013 07:30 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, expressed his opposition Thursday to the reintroduction of Assembly bill 2597, known as the Dream Act, by Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. The measure would allow illegal aliens who "meet certain criteria" to receive higher education subsidies at taxpayer expense.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2013 06:25 pm
The following is a sampling of calls received by the Town of Niagara Police between Jan. 7 and 14.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2013 06:25 pm
The following is a sampling of calls received by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office from the Town of Niagara and Wheatfield area between Jan. 7 and 14.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2013 06:20 pm
St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6167 Walmore Road in Sanborn, will host its monthly contemporary worship gathering, "Saturday Night Alive," starting at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2013 06:20 pm
The Buffalo Museum of Science and Independent Health will present Independent Health Community Health Day Monday, Jan. 21. All museum guests will receive free general museum admission and may enjoy activities focused on exercise, healthy eating habits and food quality.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2013 06:15 pm
Two Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority Transportation Security Administration-certified Explosive Detection K-9 teams will assist with the presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2013 06:15 pm
The next Wheatfield Business Association social is set for Monday, Jan. 21, at the Walmore Inn, at the corner of Lockport and Walmore roads, Wheatfield.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2013 04:15 pm
INTERVIEWS: While science fiction fans (myself included) have been mourning the end of "Fringe" for weeks, the attitude on set was more joyous in the final days of production.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2013 04:10 pm
INTERVIEW
Now what?
Fans of "Suits" are on the edge of their seats waiting to see how the hit drama will follow - or top - its whale of a midseason summer finale.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2013 12:30 pm
The Buffalo Sabres have announced that two fans will have the opportunity to drop a ceremonial puck prior to the team's season-opening game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday, Jan. 20, at First Niagara Center. Two lucky winners - one season-ticket holder and one member of the Blue & Gold Club - will be selected at random and announced Friday, Jan. 18.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2013 12:25 pm
The results are in, and Niagara University's ROTC program is still outstanding.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2013 12:25 pm
City of North Tonawanda Mayor Robert G. Ortt will deliver the State of the City address on Wednesday, Jan 30, at Remington Tavern and Seafood Exchange, 184 Sweeney St., North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2013 12:25 pm
This flu season is shaping up to be one of the worst in decades - with the Centers for Disease Control already reporting widespread outbreaks in many states.
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Wed, Jan 16th 2013 06:15 pm
Fox Broadcasting Company; 19 Entertainment Ltd., a division of Core Media Group; and FremantleMedia North America have announced Ford Motor Co., Coca-Cola and AT&T will return as official sponsors of "American Idol."
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Wed, Jan 16th 2013 03:05 pm
The Niagara Tourism & Convention Corp. has announced the popular daytime game show "The Price Is Right" will once again offer the Niagara USA destination as a prize for a vacation.
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Wed, Jan 16th 2013 12:40 pm
The Buffalo Sabres have announced that seven Sabres games during the 2012-13 regular season will be broadcast nationally on NBC and NBC Sports Network. MSG, the Sabres' local TV rights-holder, will air the remaining 41 games of the 48-game season. All 48 Sabres games in 2012-13 will be available in high-definition.
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Wed, Jan 16th 2013 12:10 pm
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University has announced its schedule for spring. All programs take place at the art museum located on the Niagara University campus.
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Wed, Jan 16th 2013 12:05 pm
From Feb. 14 through 17, in collaboration with the Castellani Art Museum, NU Theatre will present "Picasso at the Lapin Agile" by Steve Martin. Artist-in-residence/recruiter Adriano Gatto will direct this absurdly comic play about the relationship between art and science, talent and genius. This production will be performed at the Castellani Art Museum amidst a specially curated art exhibit.
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Wed, Jan 16th 2013 12:00 pm
Niagara University will present a full slate of service and awareness activities beginning Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of the federal holiday that marks the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Wed, Jan 16th 2013 12:00 pm
Niagara Catholic Jr.-Sr. High School will host a "Coffee & Conversation" night on Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the school cafeteria, 520 66th St., Niagara Falls,
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Wed, Jan 16th 2013 12:00 pm
Niagara County lawmakers are tasking a new government panel with devising shared services and consolidation agreements between the county and municipal governments with an eye toward cutting costs and red tape.
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Wed, Jan 16th 2013 11:30 am
"The National Rifle Association and our New York members are outraged at the draconian gun control bill that was rushed through the process late Monday evening."
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Wed, Jan 16th 2013 10:00 am
The New York GOP released the following statement Tuesday in response to the passage of the SAFE Act:
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Wed, Jan 16th 2013 09:55 am
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law Tuesday the NY SAFE Act (Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act), which will give New York state the toughest gun laws in the nation. The legislation includes provisions to keep guns out of the hands of convicted felons and potentially dangerous mental health patients, and ban high capacity magazines and assault weapons.
Under the legislation, New York will be the first state in the nation to ban any magazine that can hold more than seven rounds and run instant background checks on all ammunition purchases at the time of sale.
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Tue, Jan 15th 2013 05:45 pm
Statement from Speaker Sheldon Silver on Passage of NY SAFE Act:
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Tue, Jan 15th 2013 05:00 pm
Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union, the largest locally owned credit union in Western New York, will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location on Wednesday, Jan. 23. The new branch is located at 721 Center St., in the Village of Lewiston.
All members of the community are invited to attend and take part in the special promotions.
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Tue, Jan 15th 2013 04:30 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, said Tuesday he was troubled by what he called Albany leader's closed-door meetings, which resulted in the passage of what he described as a hastily crafted gun-control bill that erodes New Yorkers' right to bear arms.
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Tue, Jan 15th 2013 04:10 pm
On Saturday, Jan. 12, the Niagara County Auxiliary Police held its annual recognition and awards dinner in Lockport. In 2012, the 27 members of the NCAP volunteered their time (6,765 hours, of which 4,016 were duty hours) to serve the community.
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