Wed, Jul 3rd 2019 12:25 pm
Niagara Falls City Councilman Chris Voccio will lead a Niagara River Gorge hike at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 13.
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Wed, Jul 3rd 2019 12:25 pm
Grammy Award-winning superstar Carrie Underwood wrapped the first leg of "The Cry Pretty Tour 360" on June 23 in Lincoln, Nebraska, culminating with a run of seven straight sold-out shows. Of the final show on this leg, the Lincoln Journal Star declared: "There can't be a better arena show on the road than the spectacle Carrie Underwood brought to Pinnacle Bank Arena. ... (She) is the reigning queen of country."
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Tue, Jul 2nd 2019 11:00 pm
ABC has set fall premiere dates for its new and returning series for the 2019-20 season.
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Tue, Jul 2nd 2019 02:45 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday announced the team signed forward C.J. Smith to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $700,000.
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Tue, Jul 2nd 2019 01:15 pm
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino announced today "Hammer's House Party Tour" will hit the outdoor stage at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16. In addition, country music superstar Tim McGraw will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17.
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Tue, Jul 2nd 2019 01:15 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday announced forward Dylan Cozens will undergo a procedure Wednesday on his left thumb following an injury he sustained on June 29 at Sabres Development Camp.
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Tue, Jul 2nd 2019 01:10 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins on Monday announced a federal grant totaling $2,853,778 to the Niagara Falls Water Board for improvements to the Niagara Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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Tue, Jul 2nd 2019 12:45 pm
The "Circle of Honor" is moving.
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Tue, Jul 2nd 2019 09:05 am
The Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees held its reorganizational meeting on Monday. Mayor Anne Welch announced the following appointments for the new fiscal year:
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Mon, Jul 1st 2019 04:00 pm
Disney Television Studios, including Twentieth Century Fox Television, ABC Studios and Fox 21 Television Studios, will take over the San Diego Comic-Con convention with stars and creators of 14 fan-favorite shows descending on the world-famous gathering next month. In addition to exclusive sneak peeks of its programs and panel discussions with the casts and creators, the studio will rotate producers and stars through the ABC and 20th Century Fox Television booths on the convention center floor for autograph signings and activities, including distribution of exclusive 2019 poster tubes, collectible mini-posters, premium giveaways and DVD sales.
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Mon, Jul 1st 2019 03:40 pm
It was last fall when BEC Recordings announced the signing of singer, songwriter, worship leader, speaker and author Tasha Layton. Her current radio single, "Love Lifting Me," has reached Top 25 status on the Billboard Christian Airplay and AC Monitored charts, and Top 20 on the AC Indicator chart. Her debut single, "I Belong To You," which was touted by listeners as "beautiful with an amazing message," and "excellent lyrically and musically," is also featured on the brand-new EP, titled "Love Running Wild," available now.
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Mon, Jul 1st 2019 03:25 pm
WarnerMedia has ordered "Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai," a 10-episode, half-hour prequel to original "Gremlins."
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Mon, Jul 1st 2019 02:25 pm
Local Sound is set to release their second EP, "Sunday School," with Integrity Music on July 19. True to the title, "Sunday School" takes five of the group's favorite worship songs from their childhoods and puts a Local Sound pop-worship spin on each track.
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Mon, Jul 1st 2019 02:25 pm
Citizen Way's new song "The Lord's Prayer," the debut single from their upcoming album, is currently on all streaming platforms and will hit radio on Aug. 2. This song sets the stage for the band's third studio album with Fair Trade Services (releasing this fall) and reflects the core purpose of the band.
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Mon, Jul 1st 2019 02:15 pm
Six physicians will soon join the medical staff at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center - five in primary care and one in obstetrics and gynecology - expanding the availability of care at six outpatient centers.
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Mon, Jul 1st 2019 02:15 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined Monday by Commissioner of Central Police Services James Jancewicz, Director of the Erie County STOP-DWI Office John Sullivan, and President of the Erie County Chiefs of Police Association Greg Wickett to provide an update on driving while intoxicated arrests in Erie County in 2019. Their goal also was to promote safe driving around Fourth of July weekend.
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Mon, Jul 1st 2019 01:55 pm
Starting today, fairgoers will be able to save money preparing for "The Best 12 Days of Summer."
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Mon, Jul 1st 2019 01:55 pm
Girl Scouts of Western New York will recognize nine honorees at the 2019 Women of Distinction Dinner and Awards Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Buffalo. The public is invited to attend. To purchase tickets or be a sponsor, visit www.gswny.org.
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Mon, Jul 1st 2019 01:55 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos issued guidance to reduce the potential for human-bear conflicts.
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Mon, Jul 1st 2019 01:20 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Monday announced the team acquired forward Jimmy Vesey from the New York Rangers in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft.
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Sat, Jun 29th 2019 07:00 am
New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs was joined by representatives of four local school districts Thursday in announcing passage of legislation that would allow each one to establish an insurance reserve fund to better manage escalating health insurance costs.
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Sat, Jun 29th 2019 07:00 am
Family members that have supported Grand Island Fun Center owner Dave Glian in business have done so from the very beginning, and when Glian says "very beginning" he means fourth grade.
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Sat, Jun 29th 2019 07:00 am
Zonta Club of Grand Island President Donna Monaco, left, installed new members in a ceremony June 11 at the Buffalo Launch Club. With her, from left, are new members Martha Pigott, an associate at Hodgson Russ LLP; Beverly Kinney, Grand Island councilwoman; and Pam Barton, Grand Island town accountant.
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Sat, Jun 29th 2019 07:00 am
The Grand Island Republican Women's Club held its annual picnic on June 12, hosted by Lana and Tom Redell. The main theme was "Get out to vote on Primary Day--June 25!" 2019 is the first year for a June primary election (instead of September) in New York. Informative speeches, great food and engaging conversation were enjoyed by all. Auctioneer duties were ably handled by Pete Marston, assisted by Tom Digati with Barb Nowakowski serving as cashier for the much-anticipated annual event.
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Sat, Jun 29th 2019 07:00 am
Old Fort Niagara anticipates welcoming about 500 reenactors and close to 10,000 visitors over the weekend of July 5-7 for the 40th anniversary of the French and Indian War Encampment. This annual event recreates highlights from the actual 19-day British siege of the French fort in July of 1759 through history tours, cannon firings, military music, sutlers, games, dancing, musket firings and living history camps of British, French and Native reenactors.
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Sat, Jun 29th 2019 07:00 am
As usual, The Town of Lewiston's seal was prominently featured on the wall directly behind Town Board members during Monday's meeting. At the bottom of the seal, of course, the year 1823 is listed as the inaugural date of the town's formation.
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Sat, Jun 29th 2019 07:00 am
The Lewiston Council on the Arts has a full docket of events and activities slated for 2019.
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Sat, Jun 29th 2019 07:00 am
Members of the Lewiston VFW Downriver Post were in Academy Park last week to sign the contract to begin construction of the new memorial that will feature the names of Lewiston veterans.
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Sat, Jun 29th 2019 07:00 am
Over the past few years, Artpark has expanded its offerings to bring in more people. In doing so, venue management has cast wider nets for musical acts - including more from the '90s.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2019 09:35 pm
"This Is A Move" from South Carolina-based worship leader Brandon Lake is being unveiled today, marking his entrance as the newest member of the Bethel Music family. The awe-inspired track was co-written with Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Tony Brown and Nate Moore. The origins of the song are personal to Lake, as they stem from his friend Micah's miraculous healing from a rare form of multiple sclerosis. The song found early support when Cobbs Leonard released it earlier this year.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2019 09:35 pm
On the heels of "Counting Every Blessing" - marked as the biggest song of their career to date - Rend Collective is delivering "Your Name Is Power," a brand-new single available on all platforms today. The anthem of declaration and praise will hit radio airwaves on July 26.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2019 09:30 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Friday announced the team acquired defenseman Colin Miller from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft (from St. Louis) and a fifth-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2019 09:30 pm
Vocal powerhouse Celine Dion premieres her new song "Flying On My Own" today - listen here. The track is the first offering from her forthcoming studio album, "Courage," due out in November via Columbia Records.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2019 08:00 pm
Brooke Williams is sort of like Bruce Lee.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2019 04:20 pm
A 6 p.m. concert will be held by musician composers Keely Mackey (cello with looping station and effects) and Max Buckholtz (violin) at St. John's Episcopal Church, 110 Chestnut St., Youngstown, on Thursday, July 11.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2019 04:05 pm
Empire State Wrestling returns to St. Johnsburg Firehall, 7165 Ward Road, on Saturday, June 29, for "Temperature Rising." Pre-sale general admission tickets are $15. Tickets increase $5 on the day of the event. Front and second row tickets are sold out. Doors open at 5 p.m. with bell-time at 6 p.m. "Temperature Rising" will air live on Twitch and be recorded for ESW's streaming service partners.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2019 03:35 pm
Mark McGrath would be the last person to give credit to Mark McGrath.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2019 09:30 am
Hart recently chatted with NFP about his new work, his home outside of Nashville, and touring with his "brothers": Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray and Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra. The trio will perform in Lewiston on July 9 as part of "Tuesdays in the Park" at Artpark.
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Thu, Jun 27th 2019 11:35 pm
Today, Niagara-Wheatfield High School graduated its Class of 2019 at Artpark in Lewiston. Below is a list of this year's senior class.
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Thu, Jun 27th 2019 03:45 pm
Empower, a Niagara County-based not-for-profit service provider, was awarded the 2019 Partnership Award by the Western New York coalition of the Self-Advocacy Association of New York State Inc. at Developmental Disabilities Day on Thursday, May 30. Empower received this award for its involvement of people with disabilities in its daily operations, and creation of more opportunities for them to participate in the community.
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