Thu, Jan 17th 2019 04:30 pm
The morning after Hollywood's biggest night, "Live with Kelly and Ryan" hosts Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest will be up bright and early to continue the celebration with "Live's After Oscar Show." The broadcast will air in national syndication on Monday, Feb. 25, live at 9 a.m. EST.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 04:00 pm
When the stars align, they surely align, and that is exactly what is happening as country music's chart-topping group Rascal Flatts, award-winning CCM icons Point of Grace and Phil Keaggy, and comedians Henry Cho, Nate Bargatze and John Crist have all signed on to perform and honor Michael W. Smith during the once-in-a-lifetime tribute event taking place April 30.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 04:00 pm
The Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association will host the 15th annual Buffalo Sabres Alumni Wine Festival from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, at KeyBank Center. The event, co-sponsored by KeyBank, Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and John W. Danforth, will feature wineries and restaurants from Buffalo, Niagara-on-the-Lake and beyond.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 03:55 pm
Jonathan Shimon, an assistant professor in the University at Buffalo Department of Theatre and Dance, has been selected as the technical director by the U.S. Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) for the U.S. entry in the 2019 Prague Quadrennial (PQ), the global showcase for the best in performance design, scenography and theater architecture.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 03:05 pm
The next meeting of the Historical Society of North German Settlements will feature a program on the 175th anniversary of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Walmore.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 03:00 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos reminded anglers to be cautious when ice fishing.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 03:00 pm
The Sanborn Area Historical Society will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at Sanborn Firehall. The meeting will host Ruth and Rise Pirinelli who will present "The Holy Land - a trip you won't forget."
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 02:55 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield Kiwanis ended 2018 supporting the community in various ways.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 02:50 pm
Harvey N. Albond passed away Sept. 23, 2018. Harvey was the son of the late Isadore and Frances Albond and was proud to be a first-generation American.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 02:35 pm
Terry Collins, RN, LNHA, administrator at The McGuire Group's Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda, is a recipient of the 2019 Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award presented by the American College of Health Care Administrators.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 02:25 pm
Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announced the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 02:20 pm
From 5-8 p.m. Friday, March 1, Errick Road Elementary School, 6839 Errick Road, will host its annual basket auction. Admission is free, and there is a wide assortment of baskets and gift cards.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 02:15 pm
Catholic Charities on Tuesday announced the launch of the 2019 Appeal. The goal for the 2019 fundraiser once again is $11 million, of which $1.4 million has already been raised. The theme for the Appeal 2019 is "Help your neighbor find HOPE."
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 02:15 pm
Douglas J. Regan Intermediate School will host its annual Invent-A-Thon program for students in grades 3 through 5 on Thursday, Feb. 7.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 02:10 pm
Edward Town Middle School's Production of "The Wizard of Oz," is playing at Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School at 7 p.m. Jan. 25 and 26, and at 2 p.m. Jan. 27. The Edward Town Middle School cast of approximately 70 students is directed by Ken Fick and Andrea Letcher.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 02:05 pm
Resolve to learn something new in 2019. The Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District's Community Education program starts on Feb. 4, and continues through spring. The program's motto, "Never stop learning," remains the same, but new classes have been added and old favorites have evolved.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 02:00 pm
The Cosmetology classes at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center recently had an informative and energetic guest speaker.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 01:45 pm
The Niagara County Community College nursing program routinely ranks above state and national averages for pass rates on the National Council License Examination for both registered nurses and practical nurses.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 01:45 pm
The Niagara County Community College Alumni Association, the NCCC Career and Transitional Services Office, and Student Life are teaming up with JCPenney to help people find everything they need for their next job interview.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 01:40 pm
Nominating petitions are now available for any school district resident interested in running for a seat on the 2019-20 Starpoint Central School District Board of Education.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 01:30 pm
The local Geico office in Tonawanda recently partnered with the local Disabled American Veterans chapter at the Brounschidle Post in Kenmore for a fundraiser for disabled veterans.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 01:25 pm
Allegiant announced Tuesday that service from Niagara Falls International Airport to Savannah, Georgia via Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport will begin June 7. To celebrate, the company is offering fares on the new route as low as $49* each way.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 01:15 pm
This past holiday season, the Future Leaders Program at Niagara County Community College participated in a community service project to benefit Casey House. The youth shelter is a safe space in Niagara Falls for runaway, homeless or "at-risk" area youth.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 01:10 pm
Elite bakers Buddy Valastro ("Cake Boss") and Duff Goldman ("Ace of Cakes") face-off in an epic baking battle for the chance to be crowned the undisputed "King of Cake" on new Food Network series "Buddy vs. Duff," premiering Sunday, March 10 (9 p.m. ET/PT).
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 01:10 pm
The Recording Academy has announced the first group of artists to perform on this year's 61st Annual Grammy Awards. Taking the stage on "Music's Biggest Night" will be current nominees Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Dan + Shay, Post Malone, Shawn Mendes, Janelle Monáe, and Kacey Musgraves. Live from Staples Center, and hosted by Alicia Keys, the 61st Annual Grammy Awards will be broadcast live on the CBS Television Network, Sunday, Feb. 10 (8 p.m. ET).
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 01:10 pm
KeyBank National Association announced KeyBank and Laurel Road Bank have entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition by Key of Laurel Road's digital lending business.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 01:10 pm
According to a state study, 10 percent of the basements in homes in Niagara County have reported radon levels above the radioactive measurement of four picocuries per liter (pCi/L), which is the short-term safety standard. Fifteen percent of homes tested in the City of Lockport are estimated to have exceeded that standard.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 01:05 pm
The Town of Niagara Town Board held its first regular meeting of 2019 Tuesday night. The meeting was rather quick and light in content, but several town matters were accounted for.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 01:00 pm
When people talk to local leaders and elected officials, every person has the dreams and aspirations of making their community a better place. When talking to Jesse Gooch, one can hear just how compassionate and determined he is to do so.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 12:45 pm
The winter sports season is getting closer and closer to the postseason, and with that some Niagara-Wheatfield sports teams have begun a steady run to try and increase their value come playoff time.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 12:35 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz today voiced his support for proposed legislation that would amend New York state real property tax law to provide a temporary extension for payment of real property taxes owed by a federal employee or governmental contractor affected by the partial governmental shutdown, now in its fourth week and the longest government shutdown in history.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 12:35 pm
Order forms for the 2019 conservation tree and shrub seedling sale are now available from the Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 09:40 am
On Thursday, the Buffalo City Mission announced its gratitude to the Western New York community for helping to raise $2.43 million for the 2018 annual fall campaign - exceeding its $2.35 million goal. The campaign comprises nearly one-third of the City Mission's annual operating budget.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 07:00 am
The Dreams to Memories Foundation USA, a locally registered nonprofit, charitable foundation, is selling raffle tickets for its "Buffalo Hockey Night Out" fundraiser.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 07:00 am
Ever wondered about the origins of the historic log cabins in this area? The Niagara History Center is hosting a program that will answer those questions.
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Wed, Jan 16th 2019 08:40 pm
At a community meeting on Wednesday, scientists provided the public with an update on a court-ordered study that investigates how pollution from the Tonawanda Coke Corp. plant may have impacted soil in Western New York.
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Wed, Jan 16th 2019 07:00 pm
On Friday, Western New York high school basketball lovers are in for a treat.
Niagara Falls High School and Lewiston-Porter will battle for the first time this season in a game that has produced almost as much hype as an NBA finals game.
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Wed, Jan 16th 2019 03:05 pm
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has called on 49 of the largest U.S. companies, including Apple, McDonald's, Nike and Twentieth Century Fox, to report on their inclusion of people with disabilities across the enterprise.
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Wed, Jan 16th 2019 03:00 pm
Attorney General Letitia James and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced an $11 million settlement with Sterling Jewelers Inc. (doing business as Kay Jewelers, Jared The Galleria of Jewelry, and several other brands).
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Wed, Jan 16th 2019 03:00 pm
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops announced the deadline for restaurants and wineries to apply for the 2019 festival is Thursday, Jan. 31. Applications can be completed online at www.tasteofbuffalo.com/apply.
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