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Grant aids traffic crackdown
Thu, Nov 8th 2012 06:30 pm
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office applied for and received additional STOP DWI grant money for driving while intoxicated enforcement during specific "crackdown" periods throughout the year.
Town of Niagara: Budget votes anticipated
Thu, Nov 8th 2012 06:25 pm
The Town of Niagara Town Board is expected to vote on its 2013 budget at the 7 p.m. regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13.
Pinwheels, peaches, projects for N-W Kiwanis
Thu, Nov 8th 2012 06:25 pm
As the end of a perfect summer approached, the members of Kiwanis Club of Niagara-Wheatfield boasted a full schedule of events related to the local community.
NYSDOT completes boulevard bridge project
Thu, Nov 8th 2012 06:20 pm
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Joan McDonald announced this week the completion of a $4.3 million project to replace the U.S. Route 62 (Niagara Falls Boulevard) bridge over Bergholz Creek.
The voters have decided
Thu, Nov 8th 2012 06:15 pm
A steady stream of voters kept Town of Niagara's polling place at the Niagara Active Hose firehall hopping Tuesday as voters decided who to represent them in Washington and Albany.
Parade makes spirits bright
Thu, Nov 8th 2012 06:15 pm
The eighth annual Niagara Electric Lights Parade honoring the Town of Niagara Bicentennial was held Saturday before a bundled-up crowd.
Ceretto hosts charity drive for communities devastated by 'Super Storm' Sandy
Thu, Nov 8th 2012 06:00 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto is hosting a charity drive for downstate communities devastated by "Super Storm" Sandy. Supplies are being collected at Ceretto's office, located at 1700 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, on Friday, Nov. 9, and Tuesday, Nov. 13. Collected items will be assembled in Albany and shipped to Staten Island, Queens and Long Island later next week.
Preview: Seneca Niagara Casino welcomes iconic standup comedian Jackie Mason
Thu, Nov 8th 2012 05:50 pm
Jackie Mason performs Friday, Nov. 9, at 8 p.m., inside the Seneca Niagara Events Center (Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel). Tickets start at $45 and are available at the casino and via Ticketmaster.
Jeffrey Donovan on 'Burn Notice': 'We've never really seen how dark Michael can go'
Thu, Nov 8th 2012 05:15 pm
INTERVIEW: Betrayed (again) by the CIA, and stranded in Panama, life looked awfully bleak for Michael Westen (Jeffrey Donovan), Fiona (Gabrielle Anwar), Sam (Bruce Campbell) and Jesse (Coby Bell) when "Burn Notice" wrapped its summer season.
'The Voice' celebrates its top 12 artists with a live event broadcast from House of Blues on iHeartRadio
Thu, Nov 8th 2012 07:00 am
In celebration of the top 12 artists revealed in the "Live Playoffs" results show on NBC's "The Voice" on Thursday, Nov. 8 (8 p.m.), a special live event will be broadcast from the House of Blues on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, following the NBC broadcast, on Clear Channel's iHeartRadio. It will feature the show's four musician coaches performing hit songs from the series' first three cycles.
Canisius College hosts Veterans Day events
Thu, Nov 8th 2012 07:00 am
The Canisius College Office of Veterans Services and Army ROTC will host Veterans Day events to remember the sacrifices of America's 25 million veterans. All events are free and open to the public.
'Shrek The Musical' comes to town
Thu, Nov 8th 2012 07:00 am
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, welcomes "Shrek The Musical" on Thursday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m., and Friday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre (Center for the Arts, North Campus).
NCCC to honor veterans at annual ceremony
Wed, Nov 7th 2012 09:45 pm
Niagara County Community College will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. at NCCC's Veterans Memorial Park, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn. The annual ceremony will be led by Anthony Garza, a student in the business administration program at NCCC and a former sergeant who served 13 years in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Speaker of the House John Boehner to speak exclusively to ABC's Diane Sawyer in his first post-election interview
Wed, Nov 7th 2012 09:00 pm
"ABC World News" anchor Diane Sawyer speaks with the most powerful Republican in the country right now, Speaker of the House John Boehner, in his first post-election interview. With the election in the rearview mirror and voters looking for solutions, Sawyer will talk to the speaker about how Democrats and Republicans plan to address the challenges facing the U.S. in the coming months, including the "fiscal cliff."
Ceretto confident in re-election to Assembly
Wed, Nov 7th 2012 09:00 pm
On Wednesday, Assemblyman John D. Ceretto expressed confidence in his re-election to the New York State Assembly.
Disney/ABC raises more than $16.8 million during its 'Day of Giving'
Wed, Nov 7th 2012 12:30 pm
The Disney/ABC Television Group announced Tuesday that the national "Day of Giving," held on Monday, Nov. 5, which seamlessly integrated outreach messaging into programming across news, daytime, primetime, late night, owned stations, local affiliates, syndication, cable, online and stores, raised more than $16.8 million for the American Red Cross to aid those impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Sandy.
Treasury, IRS announce special relief to encourage leave-donation programs for victims of Hurricane Sandy
Wed, Nov 7th 2012 08:30 am
As part of the administration's efforts to bring all available resources to bear to support state and local partners impacted by Hurricane Sandy, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service have announced special relief intended to support leave-based donation programs to aid victims who have suffered from the extraordinary destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy.
Tax relief for victims of Hurricane Sandy in New York
Wed, Nov 7th 2012 08:30 am
Victims of Hurricane Sandy, which began on Oct. 27 in parts of New York, may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service.
NU Student Culture Expo: Students present one-night exhibit at Castellani Art Museum
Wed, Nov 7th 2012 08:15 am
The Castellani Art Museum at Niagara University will hold its second annual "NU Student Culture Expo" with exhibitions of student work this November. The event is set for Nov. 29, from 7 until 9 p.m.
Community forum to focus on health care reform's impact on individuals, businesses
Wed, Nov 7th 2012 08:10 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will present a free program to help residents and business owners understand the changes mandated by federal health care reform. The event is set for Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Niagara Falls High School, 4455 Porter Road.
Niagara Catholic Junior-Senior High School awards scholarships
Wed, Nov 7th 2012 08:10 am
Niagara Catholic Junior-Senior High School recently awarded several scholarships to members of its student body.
'Transformers: The Ride - 3D' coming to Universal Orlando Resort in summer 2013
Wed, Nov 7th 2012 08:10 am
Universal Orlando Resort has announced its next blockbuster attraction will be "Transformers: The Ride - 3D." The ride - created under license from Hasbro and based on its iconic "Transformers" brand - will bring the intergalactic battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons to Universal Studios Florida in summer 2013.
One Direction to perform live on 'The X Factor' results show Thursday on FOX
Wed, Nov 7th 2012 08:05 am
This week, One Direction - the global sensation that rose to fame on the U.K. version of "The X Factor" - will take the stage to perform two songs, "Live While We're Young" and "Little Things," on "The X Factor's" first live results show of the season, Thursday, Nov. 8 (8 p.m.), on Fox.
Coach Adam Levine and his band, Maroon 5, will perform in the first 'Live Playoffs' results show on NBC'S 'The Voice'
Wed, Nov 7th 2012 08:05 am
Maroon 5 will debut its newest single "Daylight"; reigning champ Jermaine Paul returns for a special performance of his debut single "I Believe in This Life"; top 12 artists will be revealed
Michael Bublé returns to NBC for his second holiday special
Wed, Nov 7th 2012 08:05 am
"Michael Bublé: Home For The Holidays" airs Monday, Dec. 10, at 10 p.m.; Rod Stewart, Blake Shelton, Carly Rae Jepsen and Elmo will join Bublé as he sings classics from his holiday album "Christmas" in his hometown of Vancouver
After the Super Bowl it's 'Elementary'
Wed, Nov 7th 2012 08:00 am
CBS's hit freshman drama, which provides a modern take on Sherlock Holmes, receives coveted post-Super Bowl slot.
Statement from Kathy Hochul on 2012 election
Wed, Nov 7th 2012 07:50 am
"Early this morning I called Chris Collins and congratulated him on being elected to Congress."
Unofficial election results
Wed, Nov 7th 2012 07:45 am
As President Obama wins a second term nationally, both Democrat and Republican parties score big victories in Western New York.
Lewiston: Voting location change
Tue, Nov 6th 2012 04:45 pm
Those looking to vote in the Village of Lewiston on their way home from work should take note: Those who live in districts 1, 3 and 13, and who plan to cast their ballot at Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, can enter at the back of the firehall (North Fifth Street, behind First Niagara Bank). The front of the building is currently under construction.
Film and TV actress Bellamy Young is 'the luckiest girl on the block'
Tue, Nov 6th 2012 07:00 am
INTERVIEW: If you're somebody in Hollywood, chances are you've worked with Bellamy Young.

The actress, seen this season as the furious first lady on ABC's "Scandal," has made her mark both in film and on television. She's costarred in features with Tom Cruise, Mel Gibson and Donald Sutherland, while working on weekly series alongside David Caruso, Thomas Gibson, Joe Mantegna, Zach Braff and John C. McGinley.

Join Santa for a spin at the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
Tue, Nov 6th 2012 07:00 am
We couldn't find any reindeer, but it turns out Santa is an excellent equestrian! Join Old St. Nick in coming weeks on the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum carrousel; just make sure you're on the "nice" list.
Niagara Regional Theatre Guild has 'Tuesdays With Morrie'
Tue, Nov 6th 2012 07:00 am
M. Joseph Fratello (standing) and Doug Smith (seated) star in the Niagara Regional Theatre Guild production of "Tuesdays with Morrie."
'The Voice': Frontrunners talk 'Knockout,' 'Playoff' rounds
Mon, Nov 5th 2012 04:55 pm
INTERVIEWS: Joselyn, Liz, Michaela, Devyn, Sylvia talk about advancing to the live show.
UB nursing travels downstate to care for those in aftermath of Sandy
Mon, Nov 5th 2012 01:00 pm
The University at Buffalo School of Nursing is on the frontlines of community service once again. This time, nursing faculty and students are helping the sick and injured during the aftermath of "Super Storm" Sandy downstate.
New York attorney general details post-hurricane price gouging investigation as consumer complaints rise
Mon, Nov 5th 2012 01:00 pm
Schneiderman warns against price inflation of necessary goods and services during Hurricane Sandy; State law prohibits excessive increases in costs of essential goods like food, water, gas, generators, batteries and flashlights; A.G. also issues tips to avoid scams for consumers and businesses recovering from the storm
Fort Niagara Native Heritage Day
Mon, Nov 5th 2012 11:50 am
The annual Native Heritage Day at Old Fort Niagara was held Saturday, Nov. 3. It was an evening to learn about other cultures and make new friends.
FEMA public assistance extended in nine New York counties hit by Hurricane Sandy
Mon, Nov 5th 2012 11:25 am
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended federal disaster aid in nine New York counties to include supplemental funding for infrastructure repairs in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
New York residents urged to register for federal disaster assistance
Mon, Nov 5th 2012 11:25 am
New York residents affected by Hurricane Sandy may now call or go online to register for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, state and federal officials have announced.
Absentee ballots must be postmarked by today
Mon, Nov 5th 2012 11:20 am
As a reminder, all absentee ballots must be postmarked by Monday, Nov. 5, in order to be counted in this election.
OUN talent show winners
Mon, Nov 5th 2012 07:00 am
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara's "Opportunities Got Talent," an annual occasion featuring the aptitudes of individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities through song, dance, theater and comedy in a competitive format, occurred Friday at the Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda.
 

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