Wed, Aug 14th 2019 09:50 am
The Niagara County Workforce Development Board and Niagara's WorkSourceOne will hold a career fair from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Wurlitzer Events, 908 Niagara Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda.
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Wed, Aug 14th 2019 09:50 am
Air pollution, especially ozone air pollution that's increasing with climate change, accelerates the progression of emphysema of the lung, according to a new study led by the University of Washington, Columbia University and the University at Buffalo.
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Tue, Aug 13th 2019 01:40 pm
The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy announced the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation awarded it a $3 million grant, supporting key initiatives for the City of Buffalo's signature park system.
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Tue, Aug 13th 2019 01:25 pm
readMedia: New York National Guard troops, in cooperation with the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), will present a free disaster preparedness class at the Niagara County Crossfire Community and Emergency Services Training Academy in Ransomville on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
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Tue, Aug 13th 2019 01:25 pm
AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel recently opened an AARP-sponsored outdoor fitness park in Buffalo's Horace "Billy" Johnson Park - the fifth such park to open in the U.S., and the only one planned in New York.
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Tue, Aug 13th 2019 01:15 pm
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Tue, Aug 13th 2019 01:15 pm
Before the summer ends, the Museum of disABILITY History will host "Kids Day" from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at 3826 Main St., Buffalo. The family-friendly event encourages inclusion for all ages and abilities in the community. It will include guest appearances from Justice League of Western New York, princesses from A Dream is a Wish Entertainment and visitors from Buffalo Furries. Activities include: Crafts, free food, face-painting and free museum gallery tours, among other happenings.
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Tue, Aug 13th 2019 01:15 pm
This Friday night, Ransomville Speedway will salute the fans in the stands on Fan Appreciation Night presented by Firth Jewelers and Relco Systems.
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Tue, Aug 13th 2019 01:15 pm
43North's judges have whittled more than 500 applicants to 129 semifinalists for 43North's sixth annual $5 million startup competition. As judges reviewed the applications, they emphasized compatibility with Buffalo, company traction, team quality, and previous capital raised, officials announced.
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Tue, Aug 13th 2019 12:55 pm
The Carriage House Players recently announced its 2019-20 theater season, to be staged at the Taylor Theater in Lockport.
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Tue, Aug 13th 2019 12:55 pm
Lyft, whose mission is to improve people's lives with the world's best transportation, recently announced the expansion of its "Wheels for All Grants" program to support the work of Buffalo-area nonprofit organizations focused on building connected, stronger, more equitable communities.
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Tue, Aug 13th 2019 12:55 pm
An educational conference for those living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or the early stages of dementia is being planned for Aug. 24 in Buffalo.
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Tue, Aug 13th 2019 12:55 pm
Canisius College was awarded a $25,000 grant to support "The GRIFFit High-Intensity Exercise Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Western New York" from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Legacy Fund administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo.
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Tue, Aug 13th 2019 12:55 pm
AAA Western and Central New York is now hiring. It has a number of job openings for full-time roadside assistance drivers, contact center associates and driver training associates.
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Mon, Aug 12th 2019 05:15 pm
"America's Got Talent," summer's most-watched show, heads to the Dolby Theatre on Tuesday, Aug. 13 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) for the start of season 14 live shows. America will now decide who moves forward and who will capture the ultimate prize.
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Mon, Aug 12th 2019 05:00 pm
E-ONE, Western New York's local manufacturer of stainless steel fire trucks, is hosting an onsite interview event this Thursday, Aug. 15. E-ONE has a number of open full-time positions within its manufacturing and factory service departments. Job seekers interested in a career building powerful vehicles for everyday heroes are encouraged to bring their resume and stop by.
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Mon, Aug 12th 2019 05:00 pm
The James E. Strates Shows announced that it has reached an all-time, single day gross revenue record at the Erie County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 10. This single day milestone was just one day of a record-breaking opening weekend in Hamburg, as the Strates Shows celebrates its 95th year providing the amusements at the Erie County Fair. Gross revenues for the Strates Shows midway are trending 25% over 2018 number.
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Mon, Aug 12th 2019 05:00 pm
Ever wonder what it's like to drive an electric car? The New York Power Authority invites readers to come to the Niagara Power Vista on Saturday, Aug. 24, and find out.
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Mon, Aug 12th 2019 05:00 pm
The live + 3 day ratings for the launch of "BH90210" are in, and its 2.1/11 L3 among adults 18-49 marks this summer's highest-rated series debut, as well as the No. 1 summer series premiere in more than two years. "BH90210" delivered 6.1 million multiplatform viewers and now ranks as FOX's most-streamed summer debut ever.
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Mon, Aug 12th 2019 05:00 pm
Multi-Platinum-selling Grammy-nominated rockers Skillet are celebrating the No. 1 debut on both the top rock and Christian SoundScan charts for their new LP, "Victorious." The album also entered at No. 3 on Billboard's top current album chart, and Top 20 (No. 17) on the Billboard Top 200 chart.
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Mon, Aug 12th 2019 05:00 pm
The public is invited to eat, drink, dance and mingle at the first "Trucks at the Tracks" happy hour celebration from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, outside the Niagara Falls Train Station (825 Depot Ave. W.).
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Mon, Aug 12th 2019 05:00 pm
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. board of directors met and approved three contracts that will move projects forward on Buffalo's Outer Harbor. The contracts will provide for the architectural and engineering design for projects emphasizing recreation in three unique waterfront zones: First Buffalo River Marina; the vast acreage between Wilkeson Pointe and Bell Slip; and Terminal B.
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Mon, Aug 12th 2019 05:00 pm
David Leonard, formerly one-half of the Grammy Award-nominated duo All Sons & Daughters and a former touring member of acclaimed band NEEDTOBREATHE, released his solo debut, "The Wait," earlier this year - and to much praise. On Aug. 30, Leonard will release "The Wait: Silence The Noise," a collection of "The Wait" songs newly recorded where the lyrics become the focus. The first song, "Know Your Heart," is available now along with the preorder HERE.
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Mon, Aug 12th 2019 12:45 pm
The Artpark Percussion Garden is annually in bloom. Each year, new interactive installations come to life and add a fresh dimension to the scenic area of the park. The latest piece is a sculptural collaboration titled "The Artpark Bridges Garden." It opened Monday.
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Mon, Aug 12th 2019 10:50 am
The Family & Friends Down Syndrome Association of Niagara Inc. announces its 23rd annual Buddy Walk of Buffalo/Niagara, WNY's Down Syndrome awareness walk of Buffalo and Niagara County. The event will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, as part of the Niagara County Peach Festival parade in Lewiston.
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Mon, Aug 12th 2019 10:10 am
The star-studded event featured performances by OneRepublic, Blanco Brown, Mabel, Monsta X, CNCO, Jordan McGraw with special guest Sarah Hyland, Johnny Orlando, Jacob Sartorius, Zhavia, and Hayden Summerall.
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Mon, Aug 12th 2019 10:05 am
Kevin Harvick took the checkered flag in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Consumers Energy 400 at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday afternoon on NBCSN for his second win of the 2019 season.
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Mon, Aug 12th 2019 10:00 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.65, down 6 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.86. The New York state average is $2.84, down 2 cents from last week. A year ago, the state average was $3.01.
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Mon, Aug 12th 2019 09:35 am
On Thursday evening, Niagara County Legislator Jesse Gooch of Wheatfield presented a donation to a veterans military families support organization.
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Sat, Aug 10th 2019 07:10 pm
The Lewiston Council on the Arts has revealed the winners of the 2019 Lewiston Art Festival.
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Sat, Aug 10th 2019 10:35 am
Grand Island Supervisor Nate McMurray released the following on Saturday:
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Sat, Aug 10th 2019 10:25 am
Niagara County's Purple Heart recipients were honored Wednesday evening at a special ceremony organized by the office of Niagara County Clerk Joseph Jastrzemski.
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Sat, Aug 10th 2019 10:20 am
In recognition of 811 Day on Aug. 11, National Fuel reminds homeowners and professional contractors to "Call Before You Dig."
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Sat, Aug 10th 2019 10:20 am
HUNT Commercial Real Estate, the largest commercial real estate brokerage in Buffalo, announced Hastings Cohn Real Estate has joined the firm as the Hastings Group. The Hastings Group will operate out of the HUNT Commercial headquarters in the Brisbane Building at 403 Main St.
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Sat, Aug 10th 2019 10:20 am
The New York State Department of Transportation announced work is continuing on the project to remove a portion of the Niagara Scenic Parkway in the City of Niagara Falls. As a result, new detours are scheduled to begin.
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Sat, Aug 10th 2019 10:20 am
Chef Scott Steiner, assistant professor and culinary arts program coordinator at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) was awarded the American Culinary Federation National Chef Educator of the Year award at the ACF Conference in Orlando.
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Sat, Aug 10th 2019 07:10 am
The Huth Road Elementary School PTA president blasted the hiring process undertaken by the Grand Island Central School District after the Board of Education filled the vacant principal job at the school.
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Sat, Aug 10th 2019 07:05 am
Ever hear of a natural disaster in the news and wonder what can be done to help? Fifteen members of Trinity United Methodist Church of Grand Island just returned from Wilmington, North Carolina, from a week's visit to restore dignity, hope and safe living conditions for three families whose lives changed last September.
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Sat, Aug 10th 2019 07:00 am
Over the hills, around the bend and behind the sweeping drives lies a hidden gem recently discovered by a handful of Lewiston residents. Vista North is a Ridge Road subdivision offering spacious lots for those with big imagination.
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Sat, Aug 10th 2019 07:00 am
At the Village of Youngstown Board of Trustees regular board meeting and subsequent work session on Thursday night, Kristine Ripson and Wendy Shaw thanked Youngstown Chief of Police Mike Schuey and officer John Emmons for Emmons's quick response to a medical emergency and saving the life of Ripson's cousin.
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