Thu, May 29th 2025 03:15 pm
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to treat - and the deadliest. Fewer than 10% of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer live beyond five years.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 03:15 pm
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Steve Miller is excited to announce the Steve Miller Band 2025 tour dates, beginning Aug. 15 at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 03:15 pm
There are many exciting things happening in North Tonawanda and WNY all summer long, and it's time to celebrate and join in on the fun!
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Thu, May 29th 2025 03:15 pm
Erie County has officially been recognized as a HEARTSafe Community by the Citizen CPR Foundation, a national designation that highlights the county's commitment to improving outcomes from sudden cardiac arrest through public education, emergency preparedness, and coordinated response.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 03:15 pm
Today, electronics recycler Sunnking launched registration in Buffalo for its 2025 fundraisers, e-Scrap for Camp and Recycle 4 Ronald, benefiting Camp Good Days and Ronald McDonald House Charities of WNY.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 11:05 am
Artpark & Company, along with the Niagara Theater Collective, is thrilled to announce its summer theater camp production of "Hansel and Gretel"! The classic fairy tale will be brought to life by a cast and crew of youths ages 13-18 utilizing the unique space of the Emerald Grove, the perfect forest performance space.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 11:05 am
Across the country, 13,135 people have been killed in a crash involving a teen driver between 2019-23. Over 30% of those deaths occurred during the "100 deadliest days" between Memorial Day and Labor Day, according to a AAA review of crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NTHSA). On average, 8 people are killed per day in teen-involved driving crashes in the summer, compared to 7 per day during the rest of the year.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 10:05 am
The former Summit Mall may host a data center, if plans move forward. Currently, a sports complex is housed in part of the structure.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 09:55 am
One of the biggest teen idols of the 1970s and '80s is returning to the stage at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino for two shows this September. Shaun Cassidy will perform in the Bear's Den Showroom at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26-27.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 09:45 am
This year's "Stamp Out Hunger" event, held May 10, was "amazingly successful," said Dave Conboy, president of the Grand Island Neighbors Foundation.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 09:45 am
At the Town of Grand Island's Memorial Day ceremony, guest speaker Wayne West shared a harrowing tale of a battle in Vietnam fought in darkness.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 09:35 am
Action for Belden Center neighbors seems to have taken shape after three residents approached the Town of Niagara Board about vacant buildings in their neighborhood at the town's regular business meeting on Tuesday, May 20.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 09:30 am
Coming off a busy weekend that featured the multigenerational "Soldiers Through the Ages" event at Old Fort Niagara, Monday's Memorial Day service in the Old Fort Niagara Civil War Cemetery was small but meaningful.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 09:25 am
Town of Porter Highway crews were busy this week as installations continue for the "Hometown Heroes" banner program - now in its third year. More than 140 banners are in the process of being installed on utility poles throughout the Village of Youngstown and hamlet of Ransomville.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 09:20 am
Cardinal O'Hara High School celebrated its 61st commencement exercises on May 22 in the school's performing arts center.
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Wed, May 28th 2025 04:15 pm
That one-hit wonder that keeps repeating in your head might be an indication of your ability to sing accurately, according to a University at Buffalo researcher who co-authored a paper that examined earworms.
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Wed, May 28th 2025 04:15 pm
The New York State Office for the Aging this week honored 100 older adults for their extraordinary volunteerism as part of NYSOFA's annual Older New Yorkers' Day celebration, which took place May 27 in Albany, during Older Americans Month.
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Wed, May 28th 2025 04:15 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski urges residents to sign up for a free service that will help protect them from title fraud. Fraud Alert is a tool provided through the clerk's office that alerts people whenever a document, such as a deed or a mortgage, is recorded under their names with the Niagara County clerk.
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Wed, May 28th 2025 04:15 pm
The Niagara County Probation Department announced it has received a grant aimed at enhancing DWI enforcement that targets convicted drunk drivers who break the law by operating vehicles without ignition interlock devices (IID), as well as circumventing the use of or tampering with the devices.
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Wed, May 28th 2025 11:25 am
Calling all Western New York spicy food lovers! The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Friendly Markets announced a fiery new collaboration for the 2025 festival with popular internet TV show "Hot Ones" and its parent media company First We Feast.
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Wed, May 28th 2025 09:30 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul today directed that flags on all state government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of New York State Police retired First Sgt. Michael E. Snell, who passed away on Tuesday, May 20, at the age of 56.
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Tue, May 27th 2025 11:55 pm
The HBO Original "Harry Potter" television series has cast screen newcomers Dominic McLaughlin in the role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.
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Tue, May 27th 2025 07:05 pm
On Tuesday, Sen. Rob Ortt and the New York State Senate proudly inducted the Rev. John Cooper Jr. to the Senate's Veterans Hall of Fame.
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Tue, May 27th 2025 07:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced General Motors will invest $888 million in new machinery and equipment at its Tonawanda plant to produce a next-generation small-block V-8 engine for use in GM's line of full-size trucks and SUVs. The project will support 870 jobs at Tonawanda Propulsion, including 177 jobs that were deemed at risk.
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Tue, May 27th 2025 07:00 pm
The Kenan Center is proud to announce the return of 100 American Craftsmen, the longest-running fine art fair in Niagara County, taking place on June 7-8.
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Tue, May 27th 2025 03:35 pm
The Niagara County Department of Employment and Training will hold an outdoor career fair on Wednesday, June 4, at Oppenheim Park for those seeking employment. More than 70 companies with open positions have signed up to take part.
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Tue, May 27th 2025 01:35 pm
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Tue, May 27th 2025 01:30 pm
Gearheads, motorcycle enthusiasts, and families alike are invited to attend Northgate Health Care Facility's High-Octane Car & Motorcycle Show, taking place from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, at 7264 Nash Road, North Tonawanda (at the corner of Niagara Falls Boulevard).
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Tue, May 27th 2025 12:55 pm
Emergencies don't take a holiday. As we observe Memorial Day, the American Red Cross urges donors to keep the blood supply top of mind and help save lives by making an appointment to give blood or platelets.
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Tue, May 27th 2025 12:55 pm
D&F Travel Inc., a Western New York business providing safe and reliable transportation and exciting tours across the country since 1985, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
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Tue, May 27th 2025 12:55 pm
Caitlynne Kesty and Aneeta Shepardson were named co-chairs of the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Niagara County. Kesty is a purchaser at Amherst Stainless Fabrication and runs WNY Meat Raffles. Shepardson is a teacher with Lewiston-Porter.
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Tue, May 27th 2025 10:25 am
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.17, down 1 cent from Monday, May 19. One year ago, the price was $3.59. The New York state average is $3.13, no change from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.67.
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Tue, May 27th 2025 10:25 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul directed flags to be lowered at half-staff Tuesday to honor the life and public service of former U.S. Rep. Charles B. Rangel, who passed away at the age of 94. Flags also will be lowered on the day of Rangel's funeral service.
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Tue, May 27th 2025 10:25 am
In honor of Memorial Day, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced key enhancements to the New York State Veterans Tuition Award that expand access to college financial aid for more veterans. This expansion now allows veterans who served at least four years on active-duty to qualify for full-tuition awards, even if they did not serve in combat or a specific combat theater.
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Mon, May 26th 2025 05:45 pm
The Village and Town of Lewiston joined forces with Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 on Monday to salute those River Region residents who have served in defense of this country.
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Sat, May 24th 2025 10:55 am
Looking for a calendar of Artpark concerts, BPO events, festivals and other fun events? We've got you covered!
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Fri, May 23rd 2025 09:25 pm
Smelt Fest ushered in the season on Friday. Unfortunately, that season was winter.
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Fri, May 23rd 2025 03:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced increased New York State Police and local law enforcement patrols to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving as Memorial Day celebrations get underway.
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Fri, May 23rd 2025 01:55 pm
As the Buffalo Bills were making a run for a Super Bowl championship late last season, another team was in town looking to claim a television title.
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Fri, May 23rd 2025 11:00 am
Steven Page will perform Friday, June 6, on the Alphonso I. DiMino Memorial Band Shell. He will be joined by Steven Page Trio bandmates Craig Northey (guitar, vocals) and Kevin Fox (cello, vocals).
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