Mon, Aug 7th 2023 05:55 pm
Join the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA for back-to-school season, featuring free special events for educators and students, hosted on Thursday, Aug. 17, and Saturday, Aug. 19, respectively.
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 05:55 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced that Gilbert Cruz, age 35, of Niagara Falls, plead guilty this morning to the charge of murder in the second degree. Cruz admitted to murdering 57-year-old Timothy Weymer in Niagara Falls on Feb. 7, 2022.
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 05:55 pm
Revolutionary pop-rock quartet The All-American Rejects is issuing a deluxe rerelease of its landmark 2002 self-titled debut album on Aug. 25 via UMe. It will be available on exclusive 140-gram color vinyl - LP (Ghostly) and 7-inch (Coke Bottle Clear).
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 05:55 pm
Monday's quarterly meeting of the Erie County Opiate Epidemic Task Force was an opportunity to warn community members about an alarming increase in opioid poisoning deaths with cocaine involvement.
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 05:55 pm
On Tuesday, Aug. 8, the Tunnel to Towers 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit will be escorted by local law enforcement, fire departments, EMS squads, along with veteran and first responder motorcycle groups from McKinley Mall to the Hamburg Fairgrounds.
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 05:55 pm
This coming Friday night, Ransomville Speedway will be honoring and remembering John Susice with the John Susice Memorial for the KiPo Motors Street Stocks. A full Ransomville racing program will also be presented, as well as the "Little R" go-kart exhibition. Modern Disposal and Shelby Crushed Stone will present the racing action.
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 05:55 pm
Celebrate a vibrant summer evening of music, drinks and fresh summer eats on the Buffalo waterfront at "Party at the Pier," a new summer fundraiser to benefit FeedMore WNY. Presented by Tops Friendly Markets, the event will be held from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at Wilkeson Pointe, 225 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo.
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 05:55 pm
Buffalo AKG Art Museum has announced a fall-winter-spring music series.
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 05:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a new statewide campaign to inform New Yorkers about "critical services" available for victims, survivors and their families in the aftermath of crime.
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 10:15 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.83, 7 cents higher than last Monday. One year ago, the price was $4.07. The New York state average is $3.90, up 8 cents from a week ago. A year ago, the NYS average was $4.44.
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 10:10 am
It has been a busy summer for travel and, unfortunately, that strong interest has also attracted criminals who are looking to take advantage of others. AAA strongly urges travelers to use reputable services for their travel needs, and to be on alert for potential scams.
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 10:10 am
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum welcomes author Charlemagne Jackson on Thursday, Aug. 10, for two sessions: 9:30-10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. to noon. Jackson, author of "How the Swans Family Bell Went Missing," will host "The Porch Talk," a series of two engaging, interactive storytimes for the public.
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 10:00 am
Helping local employers connect with new skilled tradespeople is an important goal for the Orleans/Niagara BOCES adult skilled trades programs.
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 07:00 am
The Lewiston Art Festival is back! On Saturday, Aug. 12 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), and Sunday, Aug. 13 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), our village will showcase the work of more than 200 artists, musicians and performers who come from near and far to be a part of Lewiston's annual celebration of creativity and skill.
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 07:00 am
Old Fort Niagara's history spans almost 300 years. During those three centuries of occupation, the fort has seen combat for only about 23 days.
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 07:00 am
The New York Power Authority will host a free STEM weekend workshop series at the Niagara Power Vista on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 12-13. The workshops will run between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. then and every weekend in August.
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 07:00 am
People with chronic kidney disease, transplant recipients, living donors and other members of Western New York's kidney community will come together at the "Walk for Kidney Health" on Sunday, Aug. 20. This year's event will be held at the Lakeside Complex of the Buffalo Outer Harbor. The "Walk for Kidney Health" helps to raise awareness about kidney issues, support individuals with health challenges, and fund programs throughout the year.
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 07:00 am
Youngstown's The Ontario House (aka The Stone Jug) presented the Home Assistance Referral Team with a check for $2,000 from the proceeds of a July 8 performance by the Summer of '69 Band.
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 07:00 am
The Erie County Department of Health has opened registrations for two free rabies vaccine clinics in September:
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Sat, Aug 5th 2023 07:00 am
When Lenore Tetkowski was a college student in New Jersey, she discovered weaving, a craft that she has loved for a lifetime.
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Sat, Aug 5th 2023 07:00 am
Anew You Medspa was designed to be a place where clients could feel comfortable and relaxed, said owner Laura Lewis Mason.
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Sat, Aug 5th 2023 07:00 am
Every three minutes, someone is diagnosed with a type of blood cancer. And approximately every nine minutes, someone dies of a form of blood cancer.
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Sat, Aug 5th 2023 07:00 am
Progress is on schedule on the $8 million bridge replacement project of the Beaver Island Parkway bridge over the Thruway at Exit 18B, according to a Thruway spokesman.
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Sat, Aug 5th 2023 07:00 am
On Thursday, July 27, 2023, Janet (nee Radder) Mumm reached out her hand and took her beloved husband, Fred Mumm's, hand and joined him across the rainbow bridge to heaven, as the many wagging tails of her critters welcomed her.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 06:20 pm
Today, two-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle shares soaring ballad "Be Okay," co-written with Nashville-based songwriter Ellie Holcomb. "Be Okay" is the latest offering from the Louisiana-born artist's forthcoming 23-track, self-titled album, "Lauren Daigle," which is due out Friday, Sept. 8, via Atlantic Records/Centricity Music.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 05:55 pm
On Aug. 4, 2023, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office communications center received a 911 call reporting two bodies were floating in the Niagara River in front of the New York Power Authority at 5777 Lewiston Road in the Town of Lewiston. The New York State Police assisted and were able to locate the bodies floating in the water by Stella Niagara.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 05:55 pm
Ahead of National Purple Heart Day, Congressman Brian Higgins joined the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 187, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 77, and the Patriot Guard Riders of New York to present the Purple Heart and several other service medals to John R. Jenkins, the family of Florian J. Fenclau, and the family of Joseph M. Urbanczyk at a ceremony at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 05:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the "successful rollout" of New York state's 988 community education and awareness toolkit, an interactive resource tool designed to support individuals facing suicide-risk.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 02:35 pm
The New York Power Authority and New York State Canal Corp. announced a strategic investment in the future of the New York State Canal system through the procurement of four new maintenance marine vessels. The new tugboats will be operated by Canal Corp. personnel and positioned along the 524-mile canal system to support the continued operation and maintenance of the statewide navigable waterway.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 02:35 pm
Last month, Chris Llewellyn, the Irish singer/songwriter and founding member of the Platinum-selling worship band Rend Collective, announced the release of his upcoming solo project, "Honest" (Sept. 1, Capitol CMG), and dropped its first single, the title track. Leading up to his solo debut, Llewellyn offers two new songs off the album, "Mother's House" and "Gamble On Your Goodness."
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 02:35 pm
The Buffalo Yacht Club hosted the "Sail for Roswell" regatta and gala dinner on Saturday July 8. The event was a sell-out success, raising $165,000 for Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center to develop cancer cures and save lives.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 02:30 pm
Last week, Ten Lives Club and Buddy's Second Chance Rescue teamed up with police officers from across Western New York for the Police & Rescue Animal Calendar photo shoot at Canalside!
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 02:30 pm
Grammy-winning, multi-Platinum-selling group Casting Crowns will celebrate the band's 20th anniversary this fall. In anticipation of the album, "Lifesongs: A Celebration of the First 20 Years," two songs were released today: "All Because of Mercy," which is the next radio single, and the RIAA Platinum-selling reimagined hit song, "East to West," featuring Ben Fuller.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 01:55 pm
The Erie County Department of Health has taken an important step to making its ambulance service and training academy a reality for residents and visitors to Erie County, filling two leadership positions as of July 31. Karyn Krytus will serve as director of ambulance services and Donald Turner III will be paramedic program director.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 01:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $108 million is available for school districts to support student well-being through expanding mental health supports. The new state matching fund, the $100 million Recover from COVID School Program, will provide funding to create or expand programs to help students address trauma caused by the pandemic, prioritizing school districts with the highest need.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 01:45 pm
A University at Buffalo social work researcher and a local health and human services agency have received a $150,000 challenge prize from the National Institutes of Health to further develop a support program for pregnant and new mothers who have experienced trauma.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 01:45 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced hunting and trapping licenses and deer management permits (DMPs) for the 2023-24 season are now on sale.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 01:45 pm
New York state residents seeking motivation to quit smoking will soon encounter a convincing reason. Beginning Sept. 1, the excise tax on cigarettes and little cigars will increase $1 to a total of $5.35 a pack, marking the first such increase since July 1, 2010.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 01:45 pm
D'Youville University has announced the appointment of Katie Mallinson as the Executive Director for the Kavinoky Theatre. This new role comes in addition to her current position as the university's program director for the Master of Fine Arts in Dramatic Theater Arts - the first acting and performance MFA in Western New York
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 01:40 pm
As it readies for a Aug. 9 ribbon-cutting of a new exercise court at Porter on the Lake Park, the Town of Porter announced it received national recognition for ongoing environmental improvements completed at the lakeside park. Supervisor John "Duffy" Johnston said the town was recognized by the National Wildlife Federation for its efforts in creating a Certified Wildlife Habitat at POTL through NWF's Garden for Wildlife movement.
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