Tue, May 14th 2019 04:10 pm
Six physicians will soon be joining 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 its six outpatient centers.
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Tue, May 14th 2019 04:10 pm
Dang Tuan Pham, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.S.M.B.S., has joined Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's medical team of providers in the minimally invasive medical weight loss, metabolic and bariatric surgery program. He is a veteran practitioner in metabolic and bariatric surgery.
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Tue, May 14th 2019 03:50 pm
The Lewiston-Porter Middle School Drama Club will proudly present "Rock of Ages: Middle School Edition" at 7 p.m. Friday, May 17, and at 2:30 and 7 p.m. Saturday, May 18, on the Lew-Port High School stage. Tickets are $8 for adults, and $6 for children.
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Tue, May 14th 2019 01:45 pm
The Artpark & Company board of directors has confirmed selection of the lead design team for its master plan: Internationally recognized architecture and design firm SO - IL; landscape architects West 8; and theater, acoustics and digital design consultancy Charcoalblue. They are tasked with the development of a strategy to revitalize the Artpark grounds, while improving connectivity, facilities and programs.
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Tue, May 14th 2019 01:30 pm
Three days of activities, two locations, and free admission highlight The Buffalo History Museum's celebration of the 118th anniversary of the Pan-American Exposition from May 17-19. This weekend will showcase the history of the 1901 World's Fair, which occupied 350 acres of land on the western edge of Buffalo, what is now Delaware Park, extending from Delaware Avenue to Elmwood Avenue and northward to Great Arrow Avenue.
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Tue, May 14th 2019 01:25 pm
ABC announced the network picked up a new iteration of the classic variety show "Kids Say the Darndest Things," hosted and executive produced by comedic superstar Tiffany Haddish. The hilarious reimagined format showcases a mix of in-studio segments and taped pieces from across the country, all set in front of a live studio audience. The series will capture Haddish's unique voice and sensibility as she interacts with real kids - and their innocently entertaining points of view.
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Tue, May 14th 2019 01:25 pm
The Rev. Craig Damone Pridgen, senior pastor at True Bethel Baptist Church, Niagara Falls, and a senior business and planning analyst at M&T Bank, has been elected to the board of trustees of Niagara University. The appointment was announced by the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of the university.
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Tue, May 14th 2019 10:30 am
The St. Francis Guild Auxiliary of Mount St. Mary's Hospital recently awarded its annual Karen Mahoney Junior Volunteer Scholarships. Awardees are selected based on their participation in the Mount St. Mary's Hospital junior volunteer program. Each honoree received $250.
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Tue, May 14th 2019 10:00 am
The New York State Department of Transportation announced construction will continue this week on the project to remove a portion of the Niagara Scenic Parkway in the City of Niagara Falls. As a result, a new road closure is scheduled to begin.
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Tue, May 14th 2019 09:50 am
KeyBank is making a $2.5 million donation to Erie County Medical Center Corp.'s (ECMCC) trauma and emergency department capital campaign. This grant is being made by KeyBank in partnership with the First Niagara Foundation, and has put the campaign close to its goal of $15 million.
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Tue, May 14th 2019 09:40 am
Shinedown with special guests Papa Roach, Asking Alexandria and Savage After Midnight, will bring their "Attention Attention" Tour to KeyBank Center at 6:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27.
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Tue, May 14th 2019 09:40 am
"Hi there," the human-like form on the smartphone says. Dressed in a conservative blue suit and equally neat white shirt, "Kevin" sets out to make immediate contact, even though he is a computer-generated person.
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Tue, May 14th 2019 09:40 am
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) announced the launch of the "Develop a Plan" campaign, which encourages adults to develop a plan with teens and young adults to get out of dangerous situations involving drugs or alcohol. It also encourages adults to talk to young people about not using alcohol and drugs, since peer pressure can be challenging and being prepared with a plan can help. The launch of the campaign coincides with prom and graduation season, as well as National Prevention Week.
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Tue, May 14th 2019 09:20 am
One of the most celebrated TV series on any platform since its launch in 2016, ratings powerhouse "This Is Us" has been renewed by NBC for the next three seasons.
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Tue, May 14th 2019 09:20 am
FOX'S No. 1 drama, "9-1-1," expands its reach to the city of Austin, Texas, with new installment, "9-1-1: Lone Star," starring Rob Lowe. The series will premiere during the 2019-20 season on FOX.
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Tue, May 14th 2019 09:20 am
USA Network, cable's No. 1 entertainment network, announced it will reboot "The Biggest Loser," one of the most popular and longest-running unscripted franchises in television history. The 10-episode season from Endemol Shine North America, in association with Universal Television Alternative Studio, is expected to debut on USA Network in 2020.
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Mon, May 13th 2019 09:10 pm
KeyBank will once again this year sponsor the Chalk Walk competition, which is presented by Lewiston Council on the Arts.
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Mon, May 13th 2019 09:10 pm
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. board of directors met Monday and authorized ECHDC to enter into a $5.53 million contract with Savarino Companies LLC for construction of the Longshed Building at Canalside. The approximately 4,400-square-foot wood-frame structure will reflect the Central Wharf site's history by incorporating elements from the Joy and Webster Storehouse located on the site in the early 1800s. Staff and volunteers with the Buffalo Maritime Center will work out of the building during its first three years while building a replica of an 1825 packet boat.
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Mon, May 13th 2019 09:00 pm
Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Charlotte, Louisville, Tulsa, Austin and Forth Worth are among the stops planned for the fall continuation of the "Imagine Nation Tour." Multi-Platinum-selling MercyMe will spearhead the run alongside fellow Grammy nominee Crowder and GMA Dove nominee Micah Tyler.
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Mon, May 13th 2019 09:00 pm
Scoring three nominations each, Casting Crowns, Danny Gokey, for KING & COUNTRY and Lauren Daigle are the top nominees for the seventh annual K-LOVE Fan Awards. Chris Tomlin, Elevation Worship, Josh Baldwin of Bethel Music, MercyMe, Newsboys, TobyMac and We Are Messengers each scored two nods.
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Mon, May 13th 2019 09:00 pm
The New York State Gaming Commission's Lottery and Video Lottery operations on Monday reinforced their collective standing as North America's largest and most profitable lottery businesses by becoming the first to break $10 billion in combined sales and net win for the fiscal year ending March 31. Combined, the record-breaking earnings generated $3.47 billion in Lottery Aid to Education, which accounts for 13 percent of all New York state school aid disbursed in fiscal year 2018-19.
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Mon, May 13th 2019 09:00 pm
The Niagara River Greenway Commission will meet on Tuesday, June 11, to determine the consistency of the 65th round of projects. The meeting will begin promptly at 3 p.m. at 4 Scott Ave., in Old Fort Niagara State Park in Youngstown. The general meeting will be preceded by the business meeting at 2 p.m.
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Mon, May 13th 2019 09:00 pm
"The Great Food Truck Race" celebrates summer with a Tyler Florence-hosted culinary beach battle along the Atlantic coast, with nine teams of aspiring food truck owners with unique concepts competing for a $50,000 grand prize. Each week, the caravan of competitors hits a different seaside town for high-stakes food challenges that test their cooking chops, business skills and selling strategies and the least successful truck is sent home - until the one team left standing is awarded $50,000.
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Mon, May 13th 2019 09:00 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Monday announced defenseman Lawrence Pilut has undergone successful shoulder surgery. The procedure has an estimated recovery time of five to six months.
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Mon, May 13th 2019 04:35 pm
The normally picturesque Village of Lewiston was anything but on Monday, as new construction was underway at three different sites.
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Mon, May 13th 2019 09:30 am
The Nancy Price Memorial 5K race had 68 runners signed up, along with a large number of folks who walked the course and 10 kids who ran in the half-mile "fun run."
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Mon, May 13th 2019 09:30 am
The 55th annual commencement ceremonies on Saturday at the Arts and Media Theatre on the Sanborn campus of Niagara County Community College were highlighted by keynote speakers from various backgrounds.
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Mon, May 13th 2019 09:30 am
Following three-straight rainouts, Ransomville Speedway is looking to get its 2019 season off and running this Friday night as Fantasy Island, United Materials and Bailey Brothers Landscaping present "Autograph Night."
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Mon, May 13th 2019 09:30 am
Monday's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.86, down 4 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.87. The New York state average is $2.96, down 1 cent from last week. A year ago, the state average was $3.00.
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Mon, May 13th 2019 09:30 am
The journey to find the next superstar continued Sunday as the remaining five "American Idol" hopefuls left it all on the stage, singing their hearts out to win America's vote and land themselves a spot in the season finale.
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Mon, May 13th 2019 09:25 am
Xylem Inc., a global water technology company dedicated to solving the world's most challenging water issues, celebrated the Cheektowaga Youth Baseball Inc.'s opening day by donating five acres of land from its Cheektowaga location to the nonprofit. Xylem Watermark, the company's corporate citizenship and social investment program, helped enable the donation and support the day's events, which included water awareness education and activities focused on solving water challenges and promoting sustainability.
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Sat, May 11th 2019 03:50 pm
One extra inning thriller just wasn't enough for the Niagara-Wheatfield and Lewiston-Porter softball teams.
Saturday afternoon, on the turf of Kenmore West High School, the two Niagara Frontier League squads dueled in a second extra inning affair, with the Falcons defeating the Lancers, 6-3, in eight innings.
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Sat, May 11th 2019 07:05 am
There is no comparing the new Adrian's Custard & Beef to the old, said members of the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce at a ribbon-cutting Saturday celebrating the restaurant's move across the street to 2352 Grand Island Blvd.
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Sat, May 11th 2019 07:00 am
The Grand Island Rotary Gazebo, off limits for months because of structural problems, will be torn down.
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Sat, May 11th 2019 07:00 am
Town Councilman Mike Madigan will be sitting in the former CannonDesign building, not as a councilman, but as a corporate employee, Town Supervisor Nathan McMurray said Monday.
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Sat, May 11th 2019 07:00 am
Jacob McMahon, a U.S. Marine and a Grand Island native, is running for Erie County Legislator in the 4th District.
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Sat, May 11th 2019 07:00 am
Attending Lewiston-Porter residents learned more Tuesday on what the $48.487 million district budget for 2019-20 entails - its goals, district concerns, what went into its development, and what Lew-Port students and the community can look forward to over the next year.
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Sat, May 11th 2019 07:00 am
Steven J. Toth of Grand Island died peacefully at home after a long fought battle with prostate cancer.
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Sat, May 11th 2019 07:00 am
When the Village of Lewiston Board voted to raise taxes last month, trustees pledged to look for ways to lower expenses and increase revenue in the next budget.
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Sat, May 11th 2019 07:00 am
The Youngstown Business and Professional Association announced this week it is a recipient of the 2019 William G. Mayne Business Community Enhancement Grant Program award.
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