Fri, Feb 17th 2023 01:10 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the second round of competitive grants for the Forest Conservation Easements for Land Trusts (FCELT) Grant program. In partnership with the Land Trust Alliance, a total of $1.35 million in grant funding is available for DEC to award to eligible, accredited land trusts to purchase conservation easements on forested land for the purpose of protecting these lands from future development.
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Fri, Feb 17th 2023 01:10 pm
Registration is now open for Ibero Business Center's spring program. Business startup classes will be held 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 2 through April 18. The classes will be held online, with both English and Spanish options for listening.
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Fri, Feb 17th 2023 01:05 pm
UMe announced the release of Paul McCartney and Wings' "Red Rose Speedway" as a limited-edition, half-speed mastered vinyl LP. The 50th anniversary pressing will be available from April 22 for Record Store Day 2023, days before the actual anniversary of the album's original release date (April 30, 1973).
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Fri, Feb 17th 2023 01:05 pm
Island Records and UMe announced the release of "Two Hearts Beat As One" / "Sunday Bloody Sunday," a limited-edition, four-track EP, celebrating the 40th anniversary of U2's third studio album, "War" (1983), exclusively for Record Store Day (April 22).
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Fri, Feb 17th 2023 01:05 pm
Acclaimed series creator, writer and producer Matt Nix ("Burn Notice," "The Gifted" and upcoming series "True Lies") has signed a broadcast direct deal with FOX Entertainment, it was announced by Michael Thorn, president of scripted programming, FOX Entertainment.
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Fri, Feb 17th 2023 01:05 pm
The Uncrowned Queens Institute will debut a new exhibit at The Buffalo History Museum on Feb. 17.
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Fri, Feb 17th 2023 12:30 pm
The New York State Public Service Commission has authorized the major upstate electric utilities to develop 62 local transmission upgrades designed to reduce congestion in three upstate regions as called for by the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, or Climate Act.
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Fri, Feb 17th 2023 12:10 pm
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Feb. 17, 2023
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Fri, Feb 17th 2023 11:45 am
The Archives Pub, a site that used to go by the name Third Street Taproom under old management, has been having a soft opening before its grand opening. Morgan and Rachel, two Niagara University alums, decided to take over ownership of the establishment that's located right next The Goldbar - which they also own.
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Fri, Feb 17th 2023 10:55 am
NBA Hall of Famer and former Purple Eagle Calvin Murphy returned to his alma mater, Niagara University, to be honored, remembered and to share stories with Niagara's current men's basketball team.
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Fri, Feb 17th 2023 09:40 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced annual attendance at state parks, historic sites, campgrounds and trails operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation saw a record 79.5 million visits in 2022. Total visits statewide increased by more than 1 million compared to the previous year.
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Fri, Feb 17th 2023 09:40 am
Congressman Brian Higgins announced a federal grant totaling $500,000 was awarded to the Community Health Center of Buffalo (CHCB). Funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and awarded through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Accelerated Cancer Screening program, the grant is designed to improve access to screenings and early detection in Western New York's underserved communities.
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Fri, Feb 17th 2023 09:40 am
Ammonia. Formaldehyde. Arsenic. When wrapped inside a menthol cigarette, fumes from these and other deadly chemicals become more palatable to inhale. Approximately 1.7 million New York state residents still smoke, and flavored tobacco products such as menthol cigarettes make it easier to become addicted and harder to quit.
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Fri, Feb 17th 2023 09:40 am
Mount St. Mary's Hospital recently presented the DAISY Award to Theresa Schuey, R.N., a nurse in the Clearview Treatment Services unit of the hospital.
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Fri, Feb 17th 2023 09:40 am
Destination Niagara USA recently promoted Reanna Darone to director of convention sales.
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Fri, Feb 17th 2023 07:00 am
On Valentine's Day, Women United of Greater Niagara partnered with the Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club and Health Association of Niagara County Inc. (HANCI) to share the love by bringing valentines and chocolate to seniors in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Feb 17th 2023 07:00 am
February is American Heart Month. This year, I celebrated the occasion by having a heart attack. It wasn't by choice - and it happened this way:
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Thu, Feb 16th 2023 08:50 am
On Wednesday at approximately 7:57 p.m., the Niagara Falls Police Department responded to the 6300 block of Buffalo Avenue to investigate a crash between a vehicle and a motorcycle.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2023 05:40 pm
One unintended consequence of the proposed $227 billion state budget is that it will increase the cost of home ownership and rents across New York state, according to testimony presented today by the NYS Association of Counties (NYSAC).
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Wed, Feb 15th 2023 05:30 pm
ABC's embedded pilot episode of "The Good Doctor," titled "The Good Lawyer," from Sony Pictures Television and ABC Signature, will now air Monday, March 13 (previously scheduled for March 6), and stream the next day on Hulu.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2023 05:30 pm
SAG Awards revealed nominee Emily Blunt ("The English"), nominee Jessica Chastain ("George & Tammy"), Don Cheadle ("White Noise"), Caleb McLaughlin ("Stranger Things"), Paul Mescal ("Aftersun"), and Ashley Park ("Emily in Paris") will present at the 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. The ceremony will be broadcast live on Netflix's YouTube channel, YouTube.com/Netflix, Sunday, Feb. 26 (8 p.m. ET), from the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2023 05:25 pm
Grammy Award-winning, multifaceted artist and entrepreneur T-Pain has announced the release of his anticipated covers album, "On Top Of The Covers," out March 17 via Nappy Boy Entertainment.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2023 05:25 pm
As season nine of "The Masked Singer," television's No. 1 unscripted series, debuts this evening, FOX and its Web3 media and creative technology company Blockchain Creative Labs (BCL) will launch "The Masked Singer Experience," an evolution of the singing competition program's digital fan community with new interactive features, including live show voting polls, token-gated exclusive video content, a points leaderboard, and an online rewards store at maskverse.com.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2023 05:25 pm
New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas and The Community Preservation Corp. announced applications for New York's new $250 million climate friendly homes fund (CFHF) are now open.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2023 04:50 pm
The Erie County Fair, in partnership with Milk for Health, will honor WNY's Dairy Farmer of the Year during "Dairy Day" at the Erie County Fair (Saturday, Aug. 12). That day, a variety of activities will showcase dairy farming and products.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2023 04:50 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 19-year-old Payton S. Gendron of Conklin, New York, was sentenced to life in prison without parole, on Wednesday morning before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2023 11:25 am
A new technology designed to revolutionize the performance of diesel engines is helping one of Western New York's largest carriers of bulk fuels and hazardous materials significantly improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2023 11:10 am
Singer-songwriter, musician and composer Ben Folds will bring his "What Matters Most Tour" to the Artpark Mainstage Theater at 8 p.m. Friday, June 16. This concert is presented by Live Nation.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2023 11:05 am
The Grammy Award-winning duo Rodrigo y Gabriela hits the Avalon Theatre at Fallsview Casino Resort on July 2.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2023 11:05 am
Wegmans announced it is now accepting Electronic Benefits Transfer and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (EBT SNAP) payments for online grocery orders made via www.wegmans.com and the Wegmans app. Customers who use EBT SNAP as their payment will receive free delivery for three orders.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2023 11:05 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the 2023 dates for "Free Freshwater Fishing Days" in New York. The requirement for a freshwater fishing license is waived during the following six days this year: Feb. 18-19; June 24-25; National Hunting and Fishing Day, Sept. 23; and Nov. 11.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2023 11:05 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced more than $658 million in state funding to support 127 projects that will "protect and transform" New York state's health care delivery system.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2023 11:05 am
Congressman Brian Higgins is calling on the Biden administration to address Canada's underused housing tax in upcoming discussions with the government of Canada.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2023 07:00 am
Twenty-five years ago, when the Hon. Hugh Gee announced his candidacy for Lewiston town justice, he announced his commitment to the fair but firm application of the law.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2023 07:00 am
Local author Pamela Walck is celebrating the release of her new book, "Bridge of Love: 30 True Stories of Faith in Action," with a book signing from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Beacon Christian Bookstore, 2480 Military Road, Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2023 07:00 am
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York (Highmark BCBSWNY) is presenting its seventh annual "February Fun," a week-long series of free activities for families to enjoy during winter break (Sunday, Feb. 19, through Saturday, Feb. 25).
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Tue, Feb 14th 2023 06:10 pm
U2 dropped the ultimate sneak peek - to a mass global audience - Sunday with a Super Bowl commercial that has fans wondering if the band is perhaps announcing inter-planetary travel or an out-of-this-world experience.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2023 06:05 pm
Multi-award-winning, hugely influential musician Feist returns with "Multitudes," available April 14 on Fiction Records/Universal Music Canada, her sixth solo album and first since 2017's "Pleasure." Three album tracks have been released today: "In Lightning," "Love Who We Are Meant To" and "Hiding Out in The Open."
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Tue, Feb 14th 2023 06:00 pm
Garbage and Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds have announced a co-headlining tour of North America for this summer. The tour, produced by Live Nation, features special guest Metric and will kick off in Auburn, Washington, on June 2.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2023 06:00 pm
Grammy-nominated, Platinum-selling artist and songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins has announced her brand-new seventh studio album, "Free Myself," which will be released March 24 via Lightyear Entertainment.
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