Thu, Dec 13th 2012 12:00 pm
The next regular meeting of the Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, in the Adult Learning Center Room at the high school, 2292 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn.
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Thu, Dec 13th 2012 12:00 pm
Bad feelings erupted again at the Town of Niagara Town Board meeting on Tuesday as Councilman Danny Sklarski asked for an official investigation into why the town won't be reimbursed for demolition of a Petroleum Street residence last spring.
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Thu, Dec 13th 2012 09:40 am
"Today's" Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker and Natalie Morales are set to host pre-show special that precedes The 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
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Thu, Dec 13th 2012 09:30 am
NBC has announced a star-powered marquee of guest stars for the live, two-hour finale of its third cycle of "The Voice" on Tuesday, Dec. 18 (8 p.m.), with Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson, Bruno Mars and The Killers set to perform. The finale that night will conclude when a new champion is crowned.
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Thu, Dec 13th 2012 09:00 am
The annual Niagara Electric Lights Parade, which took place on Saturday, Nov. 3, continues to share its generosity through its Parade Food Drive. Food bins are still available for food drop off until Dec. 21. Items will support Community Missions of Niagara Frontier.
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Thu, Dec 13th 2012 08:50 am
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto has announced that the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has agreed to illuminate the Lewiston plateau dog park to provide a safe, well-lit area in which residents can walk their pets after work.
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Thu, Dec 13th 2012 08:50 am
The following is a sampling of calls received by the Town of Niagara Police Department between Dec. 3 and 10. During that time period, 168 calls were received.
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Thu, Dec 13th 2012 08:45 am
Cooper Sign and Old Glory Flag in Town of Niagara is running a new program, "Operation: Warmth," through Jan. 4, 2013, to get used coats, hats, gloves, scarves, sweatshirts, fleeces and other items for the veterans of Niagara Falls who cannot afford the basic necessities of life.
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Thu, Dec 13th 2012 08:40 am
Spirit Airlines has moved up the start dates for its 2013 seasonal service to/from Myrtle Beach between Niagara Falls International Airport.
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Thu, Dec 13th 2012 08:35 am
The Niagara County SPCA will hold a Holiday Party from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16, at the Elks Lodge, 1805 Fashion Outlet Blvd., Town of Niagara.
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Thu, Dec 13th 2012 08:35 am
St. John Lutheran School is helping support The Food Bank of WNY. In the past few weeks, students have been donating food items as part of their chapel offerings. They have collected more than 400 pounds of food and plan to donate more to help those in need during the Christmas season.
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Thu, Dec 13th 2012 08:30 am
PHOTOS: The annual Christmas Senior Dance at the Wheatfield Community Center last Saturday drew a large crowd for a turkey dinner, dancing and prize drawings.
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Thu, Dec 13th 2012 08:30 am
The YMCA has asked to terminate its recently approved agreement with Wheatfield to use the town's Youth Center and gyms during daytime hours, effective Dec. 31.
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Wed, Dec 12th 2012 01:15 pm
The third "Flames Through Lewiston" event will take place Saturday, Dec. 15, from 6:30 until 7 p.m. on Center Street. If you're planning to attend, here are some points to keep in mind.
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Wed, Dec 12th 2012 01:00 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday with new member Christina Zaroian, a licensed esthetician and the owner of La Pelle.
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Wed, Dec 12th 2012 12:30 pm
Jaynee Van Wormer, 2008 graduate of Houghton College, is helping to bring hope to children in Buffalo.
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Wed, Dec 12th 2012 12:20 pm
The Niagara County Industrial Development Agency received applications for assistance Wednesday from Covanta Niagara L.P. and 210 Walnut Street for two major economic development projects in the cities of Niagara Falls and Lockport, respectively. Both applications will be voted on at the January board meeting after public comment sessions are held.
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Wed, Dec 12th 2012 12:20 pm
As NBC's "The Voice" roars toward its season finale on Dec. 18, this series is hitting new highs and experiencing many firsts. This is the first time that "The Voice" has had two No. 1 singles on the overall iTunes charts in one season and also occupied three of the Top 5 positions on the overall singles chart.
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Wed, Dec 12th 2012 12:15 pm
Seneca Gaming Corp. announces the launch of three high-tech initiatives to reach existing and new guests right at their fingertips. The company recently unveiled iPlaySeneca.com - a play-for-fun online gaming site - as well as apps for mobile devices and redesigned websites for each of the three Seneca Casino properties in Western New York.
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Wed, Dec 12th 2012 12:15 pm
For the fifth year running, block clubs on the West Side have put together a "Neighborhood Festival of Lights." Between now and Jan. 6, 2013, households from Symphony Circle to the Peace Bridge get in the holiday spirit and participate in a friendly competition to see who can make their houses look the most festive.
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Tue, Dec 11th 2012 03:25 pm
"Les Misérables" scores 11 nominations and "Silver Linings Playbook" is a top contender with 10 nominations; Critics' Choice Movie Awards announces first-ever fan voted award awards ceremony to be broadcast live on The CW
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Tue, Dec 11th 2012 03:00 pm
NBC celebrates the holidays with unprecedented access to the most famous home in America in "A White House Christmas: First Families Remember," on Thursday, Dec. 20 (8 p.m.).
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Tue, Dec 11th 2012 02:45 pm
The following artists were honored Monday at the third annual American Country Awards, broadcast live on FOX from the Mandalay Bay Events Center.
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Tue, Dec 11th 2012 01:20 pm
The Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, Niagara University president, was recently presented with a service award from the Turkish Cultural Center at Buffalo and the Peace Islands Institute.
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Tue, Dec 11th 2012 01:10 pm
On Monday, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sued the owners of FWS, a Buffalo-based furniture retailer, on behalf of Western New York consumers who stand to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in advance payments they made to the company.
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Tue, Dec 11th 2012 12:55 pm
In celebration of the holidays, leather- and denim-clad members of Niagara Falls Harley Owners Group recently made their annual convoy to New Directions' Wyndham Lawn Home for Children in Lockport to give the children residents' holiday presents.
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Tue, Dec 11th 2012 12:55 pm
It's time once again to don that gay apparel and come a-wassailing with The Queen City Roller Girls as they celebrate their free annual holiday party, "Wreck the Halls: QCRG Holiday Smash," on Saturday, Dec. 15. The event begins at 7 p.m. at the Forvm, located in the Maple Entertainment Complex at 4224 Maple Road, Amherst.
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Tue, Dec 11th 2012 12:55 pm
The Rapids Theatre in downtown Niagara Falls welcomes "American Idol" winner and country music superstar Scotty McCreery on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. Doors open for the 7:30 p.m. show at 6:30 p.m.
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Tue, Dec 11th 2012 12:55 pm
From Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" to Bing Crosby's "White Christmas," Christmas is portrayed as a snowy time. However, many areas of the U.S. do not necessarily have a high probability of a white Christmas. (Hint: We're not one of those areas!)
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Tue, Dec 11th 2012 12:55 pm
The Niagara County Diabetes Education program will conduct its next class on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, at 7 p.m., at Grace Lutheran Church, 716 Cayuga Drive and Pershing Avenue in Niagara Falls. The evenings' class is titled "The Chicken Pox Vaccine (Shingles): Are You a Candidate?" Jamie Whalen Latko, RPH, owner of Niagara Apothecary, is the presenter.
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Tue, Dec 11th 2012 07:00 am
The holiday special "One Christmas Story: People Rich In Spirit" comes from the Hope Lutheran Church in Reading, Pa., to be broadcast Monday, Dec. 24 (11:35 p.m.), on the CBS Television Network.
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Tue, Dec 11th 2012 07:00 am
Diana Krall brings her "Glad Rag Doll World Tour" to the Center for the Arts - University at Buffalo at 7:30p.m. On Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013.
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Tue, Dec 11th 2012 07:00 am
Rock legends Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones return to the Ed Sullivan Theater stage when they present the "Top Ten List" on the "Late Show with David Letterman," Tuesday, Dec. 11 (11:35 p.m.), on the CBS Television Network.
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Mon, Dec 10th 2012 11:40 pm
Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson talked about the injury he sustained Sunday near the end of the game against St. Louis on "The Fred Jackson Show" with co-host Bob Koshinski on Monday. He is expected to miss the final three games of the season.
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Mon, Dec 10th 2012 11:25 pm
As millions of fans celebrated the success of the "Believe" album and accompanying sold-out "Believe" world tour, global superstar Justin Bieber announced additional 2013 shows on his headlining tour of North America, which includes a stop at First Niagara Center on July 15, 2013.
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Mon, Dec 10th 2012 08:10 pm
The $1 million prize and title of "Sole Survivor" is within reach for one of the five remaining castaways. Meanwhile, a few castaways strike a final three deal while aboard a moving ship far from their fellow tribemates, on "Survivor: Philippines," Wednesday, Dec. 12 (8 p.m.), on the CBS Television Network.
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Mon, Dec 10th 2012 08:00 pm
Country music superstar Keith Urban is set to perform with seven young musicians who have participated in the Grammy Foundation's Grammy Camp music program on the American Country Awards, airing live from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas Monday, Dec. 10 (8 p.m.), on FOX.
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Mon, Dec 10th 2012 07:00 pm
Al Roker, the weatherman and feature reporter for NBC's "Today," and Alison Sweeney, the host of "The Biggest Loser" and one of the stars of "Days of our Lives," will co-host NBC's live, high-definition coverage of the 124th Tournament of Roses Parade from Pasadena, Calif., on Tuesday, Jan. 1 (11:30 a.m.), 2013*
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Mon, Dec 10th 2012 06:55 pm
Stars from TV, film, sports and pop culture plunge into a whole new pool when the two-hour special event "Stars in Danger: The High Dive" premieres Wednesday, Jan. 9 (8 p.m.), on FOX.
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Mon, Dec 10th 2012 06:50 pm
FOX celebrates the new year with a star-studded night of entertainment on "New Year's Eve Live!," airing Monday, Dec. 31 (11 p.m.). Broadcast from Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, "New Year's Eve Live!" will feature performances from rock group Lifehouse, "American Idol" season 11 winner Phillip Phillips and entertainer Carmen Electra. FOX cameras also will capture the world-famous New Year's Eve Ball as it makes its descent into New York's Times Square.
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