Thu, Oct 11th 2012 12:50 pm
In its ongoing efforts to assist practices in utilizing technology to improve the quality and coordination of patient care, HEALTHeLINK recently recognized the achievements of 59 primary care practices, including five in Niagara County, that have reached Patient Centered Medical Home certification from the National Committee for Quality Assurance by using Western New York's clinical information exchange.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 12:40 pm
Join the Pizazz Hair Salon in supporting the fight against breast cancer from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, at 8962 Porter Road, Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 12:30 pm
St. Johnsburg and Adam's volunteer fire companies visited St. John Lutheran School recently to promote Fire Safety Month. Students were reminded of some key fire safety tips such as stop, drop and roll, practicing home fire drills, and to never hide when there is a fire.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 08:55 am
The Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education recognized a number of students at its Oct. 3 meeting. Among them was Zora Raglow-DeFranco who has been named as a Commended Student in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 08:55 am
In the race for the 27th congressional district, Democrat incumbent Rep. Kathy Hochul and the Republican candidate, former Erie County Executive Chris Collins, will debate live at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, from the WNED Studios in downtown Buffalo.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 08:50 am
October means pumpkins, and there's plenty of local spots to pick out the perfect specimen for carving or decorating.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 08:50 am
With last week's results in from the 2013 Army Cadet Command Accessions Board, Niagara University's ROTC program continues to extend its distinguished record of achievement.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 08:50 am
On Wednesday, the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency approved an application for assistance submitted at its September board meeting by JSK International Corp., the company that is restoring the historic Hotel Niagara in Niagara Falls.
In other business, the NCIDA board of directors approved the agency's 2013 budget.
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Wed, Oct 10th 2012 07:00 am
The Erie Canal Discovery Center, 24 Church St., Lockport, is sponsoring a Krolick's chicken barbecue (dine in or take out) on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or when sold out. The meal includes a half chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, roll and butter. Tickets are $9.50 presale and $10 on the day of the event.
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Wed, Oct 10th 2012 07:00 am
Former Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly appeared on WBBZ-TV's "Sports Rap-Up" Tuesday night. When host Bob Koshinski asked about his role in keeping the Bills in Buffalo when ownership changes hands, Kelly did not mince words.
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Wed, Oct 10th 2012 07:00 am
Video entered in national competition to determine best 'Pink Glove Dance' video.
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Wed, Oct 10th 2012 07:00 am
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents "Eileen Ivers' An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas" on Friday, Dec. 14, at 8 p.m. (one performance only).
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Wed, Oct 10th 2012 07:00 am
The Lake Ontario counties of Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Cayuga and Oswego, the town of Greece and the City of Oswego are jointly undertaking an update and expansion of the regional harbor dredging management plan, which was completed in 2000. Two public meetings will be held to review preliminary findings and receive public feedback.
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Wed, Oct 10th 2012 07:00 am
Kaley Cuoco, star of CBS's "The Big Bang Theory," will return to host the People's Choice Awards 2013, live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 (9 to 11 p.m.), on the CBS Television Network.
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Wed, Oct 10th 2012 07:00 am
From Nov. 8 to 18, Neil Simon's farce "Rumors" will be presented at Niagara University. The production will be directed by adjunct speech professor Amanda Lytle Sharpe.
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Tue, Oct 9th 2012 11:45 pm
Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson told co-host Bob Koshinski that the offense should share in the responsibility for the 45-3 loss against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday. Jackson also noted how his role as team captain is pivotal as the team stays on the West Coast to prepare for the Sunday matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.
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Tue, Oct 9th 2012 11:45 pm
Construction work will require a toll lane closure at the North Grand Island Bridge, the New York State Thruway Authority announced Tuesday.
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Tue, Oct 9th 2012 11:15 pm
As announced Monday, world famous choreographer and recording artist Paula Abdul will pull up a seat at the judges' table as a special guest judge during next week's "Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars."
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Tue, Oct 9th 2012 11:10 pm
Parents, get your babies, pictures and cameras ready, because Mount St. Mary's Hospital is having its annual "Baby Reunion," this year featuring all of the children who were born at the hospital during 2011, and their families.
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Tue, Oct 9th 2012 11:00 pm
A record 71 countries, including first-time entrant Kenya, have submitted films for consideration in the Foreign Language Film category for the 85th Academy Awards.
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Tue, Oct 9th 2012 11:00 pm
Justin Bieber and his manager, Scooter Braun, Marc Anthony, Nick Jonas and will.i.am to guest-mentor; top 24 acts divided into four new mentoring categories
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Tue, Oct 9th 2012 07:25 pm
VIDEO: Delta Air Lines is holding its Africa/Middle East sales conference this week in Niagara Falls, USA, at the Sheraton at the Falls. The Niagara Tourism & Convention Corp. has welcomed 75 of Delta's top general sales agents from Africa and the Middle East, plus Delta executives.
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Tue, Oct 9th 2012 07:00 am
The Town of Porter Historical Society invites readers to attend its next monthly program. "200 Years of Porter History," which was created to celebrate the bicentennial of the Town of Porter, will be presented at 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 15, in the Ransomville Historical Preservation Room (Ransomville Road behind the Ransomville Library).
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Tue, Oct 9th 2012 07:00 am
Former first lady Laura Bush, known as a champion of children's education, human rights and health care initiatives here and abroad, will speak in the University at Buffalo's Alumni Arena at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10, as part of UB's Distinguished Speakers Series.
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Tue, Oct 9th 2012 07:00 am
If you have some interesting old window frames sitting around the garage, recycle/reuse them for an exciting art project that will benefit the restoration of one of the most historic buildings in the village, the Lewiston Opera Hall at 736 Center St.
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Tue, Oct 9th 2012 07:00 am
Our dear friend, Brian Pilarski, was recently diagnosed with an intestinal fistula. The past few months have been particularly difficult as Brian has been in and out of the hospital numerous times. He has had multiple complications, infections, surgeries, etc.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2012 04:55 pm
Fred Jackson will report from the West Coast on the Bills 45-3 loss against the San Francisco 49ers Monday on "The Fred Jackson Show." Co-host Bob Koshinski will talk with Jackson about what happened, and how the team can re-group in Arizona to prepare for the Sunday matchup against the Cardinals.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2012 04:25 pm
New York State Assembly candidate Robert M. Restaino has announced that he was endorsed by the executive board of Service Employees International Union Local 200 United in the race for the 145th Assembly District.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2012 04:00 pm
The "Battle Rounds" begin Monday on "The Voice." The 64 singers who were selected by coaches Adam Levine, CeeLo Green, Christina Aguilera and Blake Shelton will be paired off in groups of two, each competing for a spot on the "Knockout Round" and live shows.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2012 03:40 pm
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto, R-I- Lewiston, announced Monday that he was endorsed by the Good Government Club of Western New York. Ceretto is running for re-election in the newly created 145th Assembly District.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2012 03:00 pm
Candidates for congress, state senate and assembly, and county legislator have all accepted invitations to be a part of the 2012 "Candidates Hour" at Southeast Works in Depew.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2012 03:00 pm
NBC has given the green light to "Get Out Alive" (working title), a new, larger-than-life and extreme adventure reality-competition series headlined by world-renowned adventurer Bear Grylls, to be co-produced by Bear Grylls Ventures and Ben Silverman's multimedia studio, Electus.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2012 03:00 pm
Four-time Grammy Award winner Yolanda Adams and 10-time Grammy winner CeCe Winans are the latest performers announced for "We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute to Whitney Houston."
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Mon, Oct 8th 2012 03:00 pm
The star-packed lineup for The 46th Annual CMA Awards shines even brighter with Monday's announcement that CMA Awards co-host and three-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Carrie Underwood, four-time Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney, top nominee Eric Church and reigning CMA New Artist of the Year The Band Perry will perform on "Country Music's Biggest Night."
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Mon, Oct 8th 2012 02:55 pm
Amy Brenneman ("Private Practice"), Sam Palladino and Clare Bowen ("Nashville"), Stanley Tucci ("The Tucci Cookbook"), chefs Richard Blais ("Life After Top Chef") and Bobby Deen ("Not My Mama's Meals") are among the featured guests of "The Chew" during the week of Oct. 9 to 12.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2012 02:55 pm
At its annual meeting on Sept. 20, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society announced achievement of a balanced budget for the 2011-12 fiscal year, which ended Aug. 31, 2012, and substantial growth in both audience and contributions.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2012 02:55 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti has announced that more than 80,000 pounds of electronic waste was collected and recycled at a free event on Saturday at St. Amelia School. Grisanti hosted the drop-off in cooperation with SunnKing Electronic Recycling Inc.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2012 02:55 pm
The legendary Lennon Sisters, of Lawrence Welk fame, recently performed to a sold-out audience at The Historic Riviera Theater in North Tonawanda. Following the show, the siblings met sisters Eva (Jonsson) Nicklas and Kathleen (Jonsson) Godwin.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2012 07:00 am
Some of Western New York's biggest names in the field of leadership will pass on their skills and expertise to women from across the region during Buffalo's first women's leadership conference to be sponsored by the American Business Women's Association of Western New York.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2012 07:00 am
America's first cancer center, Bills partner to host prostate cancer screening clinic Oct. 23 at Ralph Wilson Stadium.
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