Tue, Jan 15th 2013 04:05 pm
On Feb. 25, top morning talk show "LIVE with Kelly and Michael" returns to Hollywood for the show's second post-Oscar broadcast, just hours after the 85th Academy Awards presentation comes to a close. But this time, "LIVE" wants to bring along one lucky group of girlfriends for all the glitz and glamour with "Girls Night Out: Oscar Edition."
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Tue, Jan 15th 2013 04:05 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital has acknowledged that both its neighborhood health center and on-campus primary care medical services have earned the prestigious designation as Patient-Centered Medical Homes by the National Committee on Quality Assurance. Both facilities earned Level 3 designation, the highest level that can be achieved.
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Tue, Jan 15th 2013 04:05 pm
State Sen. Senator Mark J. Grisanti, R-I-Buffalo, issued the following statement Tuesday:
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Tue, Jan 15th 2013 04:00 pm
On Oscar Sunday, Feb. 24, charities in 45 cities will bring the Oscar experience to life at viewing parties in each city. The "Oscar Experience: Benefits" is the Academy's grassroots outreach program that allows charities across the country to host official Oscar parties while raising money for their causes.
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Tue, Jan 15th 2013 04:00 pm
For the third consecutive year, Niagara University's American Chemical Society student chapter has been recognized by the ACS Committee on Education.
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Tue, Jan 15th 2013 04:00 pm
A charismatic violinist with a passion for new music, a groundbreaking multimedia program, and a centuries-old violin combine in a program that pushes the boundaries of classical music. The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and the University at Buffalo, along with media sponsor WNED, will present violinist Tim Fain's innovative and critically acclaimed "Portals" project at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, in the Drama Theater in the Center for Performing Arts on the University at Buffalo's North Campus in Amherst.
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Tue, Jan 15th 2013 04:00 pm
To celebrate a decade of success in Niagara Falls USA, Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel will offer special limited-edition 10th anniversary gaming chips. Three $25 exclusive chips will be available to collect in January, February and March.
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Tue, Jan 15th 2013 07:00 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti and Assemblyman Carl Heastie have introduced legislation to expand influenza vaccination programs by providing insurance coverage for influenza vaccine and its administration at all authorized locations.
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Tue, Jan 15th 2013 07:00 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, has helped pass comprehensive redistricting reform legislation (A.2086) as part of his continuing efforts to make state government more transparent and accountable.
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Tue, Jan 15th 2013 07:00 am
Join the Historical Association of Lewiston as it presents 18th century tavern music of the Niagara Frontier at the new Lewiston Stone House at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21.
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Mon, Jan 14th 2013 10:10 pm
The Buffalo Sabres have announced that approximately 18,000 tickets remain for the 2012-13 regular season. Four games have sold out and only limited seating is available for the remaining games. The 18,000 tickets that remain will go on sale to the general public Tuesday, Jan. 15, at 10 a.m.
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Mon, Jan 14th 2013 06:00 pm
INTERVIEW: It's been an interesting on-screen progression for actress Rachel Nichols.
"Continuum" debuts on the Syfy Channel.
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Mon, Jan 14th 2013 01:05 pm
The complete list of winners.
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Mon, Jan 14th 2013 11:55 am
WWE is returning to First Niagara Center with "Monday Night RAW" on Monday, March 4 - just one month before "WrestleMania 29." Superstars scheduled to appear include John Cena, Sheamus, Rey Mysterio and Kofi Kingston.
And, it's just been announced that The Rock will appear at this "RAW."
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Mon, Jan 14th 2013 11:50 am
NBC Sports Group will air 70 NHL regular-season games across NBC and NBC Sports Network this season. The schedule includes 14 exclusive windows (15 games) on NBC, the most regular-season windows ever for the network, as well as 24 exclusive windows and 26 exclusive games on NBC Sports Network.
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Mon, Jan 14th 2013 11:40 am
The Buffalo Sabres have announced that 31,213 tickets for the 2012-13 season were sold on Sunday during a 24-hour presale period for current season-ticket holders and current mini-pack holders. The mark set a record for single-day ticket sales for the club - excluding the 2008 Winter Classic - with the general on-sale for individual game tickets to begin on Tuesday, Jan. 15.
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Mon, Jan 14th 2013 11:25 am
Niagara Cerebral Palsy, a non-profit agency providing high-quality care to children and adults with developmental disabilities, has announced that John J. M. Reardon was promoted to executive director and CEO. The agency also announced that Salvatore M. Passanese, Ph.D., has been elected president of the board of directors.
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Mon, Jan 14th 2013 11:25 am
A world premiere adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic "Treasure Island" by local playwright L. Don Swartz will be presented at the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda, in February.
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Mon, Jan 14th 2013 07:00 am
St. Peter R.C. School will hold a "Cyber Safety Night" for all interested parents on Thursday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria on North Sixth Street.
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Mon, Jan 14th 2013 07:00 am
Led by Commodore Jason Suitor, the Youngstown Yacht Club has begun its 82nd year of operations in 2013. Located at 491 Water St., in the Village of Youngstown, the club is open to boaters and non- boaters alike.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 11:45 pm
Download your official 2013 Golden Globe Awards ballot and pick the winners.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 11:35 pm
Mallory Hagan from New York was crowned Miss America 2013 on Saturday night at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, edging out first runner up Miss South Carolina 2012 Ali Rogers in the final round of the annual beauty competition. The show aired live for the third consecutive year on ABC.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 11:25 pm
The Buffalo Sabres and the NHL have announced the team's schedule for the 2012-13 regular season. The Sabres also announced the variable pricing designations and box office pricing for individual games. Download the full schedule.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 03:10 pm
The NYS2100 Commission appointed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo after "Superstorm" Sandy to make recommendations to strengthen and make more resilient the state's infrastructure released its preliminary report and recommendations.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 03:10 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has declared a public health emergency for all of New York state in response to this year's increasingly severe flu season. The governor issued an executive order which allows pharmacists to administer flu vaccinations to patients between 6 months and 18 years of age.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 12:35 pm
What began with two guys, a bar and a pizza place has, five years later, morphed into one of Lewiston's most successful eateries.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 12:30 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, Dec. 31, to Sunday, Jan. 6, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 90 response calls during his period.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 12:30 pm
In November 2011, this column wrote about the effects of E-10 gasoline in your boat, your automobile, lawn mower and farm equipment. Most of us have been lucky, especially those using the new fuel additives/stabilizers such as K-9, which is made right here on Balmer Road.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 12:30 pm
The Niagara County Builders Association recently installed its new slate of officers for 2013.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 12:30 pm
You asked for it.
In response to patron requests, the Village Bake Shoppe is now serving sandwiches. Five different paninis are on the menu, and include "The Meltdown," a Cuban, the "Gucci" grilled cheese, ham and mozzarella, and turkey and bacon club.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 12:20 pm
George Osborne, president of Artpark & Company and former chairman of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, handed over the meeting gavel to the new board chairman, Richard J. Haight PE, vice president of engineering at Advanced Design Group of Lewiston.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 12:20 pm
You can say one thing about Steve Reiter and the Lewiston Town Board: They certainly operate quickly.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 12:20 pm
Lewiston just can't quench its thirst for history.
The first Lewiston Cocktail Festival will take place on Saturday, March 2.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 12:15 pm
New York's Department of Environmental Conservation announced this week it has extended the public comment period for a draft permit renewal application on file from CWM Chemical Services LLC to 60 days, and will now close comments on March 29.
CWM, a Waste Management company, currently owns and operates a commercial facility for the treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous and industrial non-hazardous wastes on an approximately 710-acre site on Balmer Road in the Town of Porter.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 12:00 pm
Cassie Oursler scored the 1,000th point of her Grand Island Vikings basketball career Jan. 4 in Niagara Falls.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 12:00 pm
Rehearsals are ongoing for the Grand Island High School Music Department presentation of the Cole Porter musical "Anything Goes" in the auditorium of Grand Island High School.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 12:00 pm
It was sweets for a cause as The Lewiston Village Pub and Restaurant presented "Cupcakes for a Crown" last Sunday. Featured was a student cupcake competition fundraiser, with proceeds going to assist Lewiston-Porter freshman Grace Breen as she prepares to enter as a representative in the Miss Teen USA Contest.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 12:00 pm
The Village Inn and Serene Gardens were winners Sunday at the third annual Buffalo Soup Fest, held at the Hearthstone Manor in Depew. Village Inn owner Mike Carr and Sarah Mallare took home the Best Chili award at the event for their Mayan Chocolate Chili, while Satomi and Dr. Joshua Smith of Serene Gardens took home an award for Best Kept Secret.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 11:55 am
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Sat, Jan 12th 2013 11:55 am
Students from Grand Island High School had a record-setting weekend in Lockport. A team of 101 students in the DECA program traveled to Lockport High School for the Region 12 DECA competition. Fifty-seven returned with awards, the most Grand Island has ever had in the program's history.
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