Fri, Oct 26th 2018 01:40 am
It's been a crazy year for the Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons football team. From wins, losses, tiebreakers and a death close to the team, the team has seen a mixture of everything. On Thursday night, the team ended it's fall campaign with a fulfilling sense of closure.
The Falcons defeated Williamsville East in the Class A Chuck Funke Bowl finals, 22-8.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 06:05 pm
On Thursday, the Russell J. Salvatore Foundation announced a $200,000 commitment to support construction for the veterans wing in the new Buffalo City Mission Community Center at 100 E. Tupper St. The new wing will be named the Russell J. Salvatore Veterans Wing.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 05:45 pm
The stars from the original cast of Broadway's "Jersey Boys" will bring their holiday show to The Bear's Den Showroom inside Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino this November. "The Midtown Men-Holiday Hits Live In Concert" takes the stage at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29. Tickets go on sale at noon on Friday.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 04:25 pm
To reach its goal of increasing its managed services business by 25 percent annually and expanding its local workforce by 15 percent by the end of 2019, Synergy IT Solutions cut the ribbon on its newly expanded, multidimensional network operations center (NOC) in Cheektowaga. Referred to as the "Solution Center," the NOC has undergone a 7,250-square-feet expansion to accommodate an additional 12 to 14 service desk analysts and provide space for more help desk technicians and professional services engineers.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 04:25 pm
Residents at Elderwood at Wheatfield were recently treated to a visit from Lewiston's past. Marble Orchard Players Eva Nicklas (as Sally Barton Tryon) and Tim Henderson (as Josiah Tryon) shared tales of history, gossip and intrigue. Recollections of old-fashioned medicinal cures brought smiles and laughter to resident's faces.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 04:25 pm
The Niagara River Greenway Commission will meet Tuesday, Nov. 20, to determine the consistency of the 62nd round of projects. The general meeting will take place at 3 p.m. in the Grand Island courtroom at 2255 Baseline Road. The general meeting will be preceded at 2 p.m. by the business meeting at the WNY Welcome Center on Alvin Road, Grand Island.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 04:15 pm
Jesus Freak Cruise's 2019 lineup has been unveiled and includes in-demand, return performances from dc Talk, Newsboys, TobyMac and Kevin Max alongside the addition of favorites John Crist, Mandisa, Aaron Cole and Ryan Stevenson.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 04:10 pm
The nine remaining celebrities have spent the week learning all of the bloodcurdling tricks that it will take to treat the viewers to some terrifyingly fun dances, as "Halloween Night" comes to "Dancing with the Stars," live on Monday, Oct. 29 (8 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 04:05 pm
"Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment" is coming to KeyBank Center for seven performances Jan. 24-27, 2019.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 04:00 pm
Three seasoned sports analysts join "The Titan Games," the anticipated athletic competition series hosted and executive produced by Dwayne Johnson, along with fellow EPs Arthur Smith and Dany Garcia. Veteran NBC Sports host Liam McHugh and well-known esports announcer Alex "Goldenboy" Mendez will serve as commentators, while sports broadcaster Cari Champion takes on the role of field reporter.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 04:00 pm
Lewiston Community Lions President Sheila Zuhlke presents a check for $1,300 to Youngstown Lions Club President Millie Gibbs. Funds were raised as part of a Niagara County Peach Festival parking program.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 03:45 pm
Unfortunately, as a result of bruised vocal cords, promoters Live Nation have announced today the Justin Timberlake performance in Buffalo at KeyBank Center previously scheduled for this Sunday, Oct. 28, has been postponed until Wednesday, Dec. 19.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 03:40 pm
New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs joined Highway Superintendent Tom Jones to announce he has secured $300,000 in state funding to support new sidewalks in various locations throughout the Town of Tonawanda. The funding will enable the town to replace approximately 31,000 square feet of damaged or dangerous sidewalk.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 03:35 pm
Members of the public attending tonight's speech by former Vice President Joe Biden will not be allowed to carry backpacks or large bags into the University at Buffalo's Alumni Arena.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 12:45 pm
Certo Brothers Distributing Company, a longtime supporter of Niagara County Community College earned the Edward J. Pawenski Business/Industry Partnership award at the New York Community College Trustees Awards Dinner on Sept. 22 in Saratoga Springs. The award is presented to one business in the state annually, recognizing their partnership and commitment with a local community college.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 12:40 pm
Niagara County Community College has hired Karen Kwandrans of Sanborn as assistant vice president of academic affairs for workforce development.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 12:40 pm
As the fall season begins to come to a close, Niagara-Wheatfield athletics recently celebrated its fourth Niagara Frontier League title of the season.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 12:40 pm
The public is invited to the ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration for Old Editions Bookshop and Gallery on Nov. 1 at 4 p.m. at 954 Oliver St. in the City of North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 12:40 pm
The City of North Tonawanda has set the period of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for Halloween trick-or-treating hours for Wednesday evening, Oct. 31.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 12:40 pm
From 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, there will be a benefit for Kaila Doll at The Elk's Lodge, 55 Main St., Tonawanda.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 12:30 pm
The North Tonawanda City School district recently announced 12 student musicians have been selected to participate in the New York State School Music Association's Area All State Festivals in November.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 12:30 pm
The Niagara County Central Rotary will present the annual Car Corral and Auto Parts Swap Meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at Frontier Fire Hall, 2176 Liberty Drive. Adult admission is $5 and children under 12 years old are free.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 12:30 pm
On Tuesday, the Town of Niagara Town Board held a public hearing regarding the town's comprehensive plan draft. The hearing was held prior to the town's regular monthly meeting.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 12:30 pm
This past Saturday, the Treichler Building at the Sanborn-Lewiston Farm Museum, 2660 Saunders Settlement Road, was dedicated.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 12:30 pm
This year's 14th annual Electric Lights Parade in the Town of Niagara will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, along Military Road, beginning at Fourth Avenue and ending at K-Mart.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 09:30 am
Get ready for the wildest celebrity guessing game ever, when new celebrity singing game show THE MASKED SINGER premieres Wednesday, Jan. 2 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 09:30 am
The board of associates of Mount St. Mary's Hospital is sponsoring its annual Tony Guthrie pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at Lewiston No. 1 firehall on North Sixth Street in the Village of Lewiston.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 09:25 am
This Thanksgiving, "MasterChef Junior" gives fans something to be thankful for, when multi-Michelin star Chef Gordon Ramsay and award-winning chef Aarón Sánchez invite celebrities, their kids and some fan-favorite alumni into the "MasterChef Junior" kitchen, where they'll show off their culinary skills in exciting contests for charity on the all-new "MasterChef Junior: Celebrity Showdown."
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 09:25 am
This weekend, Parker Gurnett of Boy Scout Troop No. 82 will unveil his Eagle Scout project, which was created to honor first responders.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 09:25 am
The New York Power Authority will hold its annual "Halloween Spooktacular" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Niagara Power Vista, 5777 Lewiston Road, Lewiston.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 09:05 am
Former Vice President Joe Biden will open the University at Buffalo's 2018-19 Distinguished Speakers Series at 7:30 p.m. tonight in Alumni Arena on the UB North Campus.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 09:05 am
Coretta Scott King, activist, civil rights leader, and the wife of Martin Luther King Jr., once said, "The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." Using that quote, and the work of Dr. Irene Elia as a barometer, we are truly in a great community.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 09:05 am
New York State Sen. Rob Ortt was awarded the Guardian of Civil Justice Award by the Lawsuit Reform Alliance of New York for his role in sponsoring legislation that would reform the state's lawsuit lending landscape.
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Thu, Oct 25th 2018 08:55 am
It looks like property owners in the Town of Lewiston will be facing a tax increase in excess of the 2 percent cap for 2019.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2018 07:50 pm
In the "Mister Knifey Hands" episode of ABC's hit comedy "The Goldbergs" (8 p.m. Wednesday), Executive Producer Adam F. Goldberg's dream came true after securing Robert Englund to come out of retirement and resurrect his infamous Freddy Krueger role from "Nightmare on Elm Street."
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2018 07:50 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation on Tuesday announced work to convert the former West River Parkway into a multiuse recreational trail that connects the City of Buffalo to the City of Niagara Falls has been completed.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2018 07:45 pm
Hundreds of area students will get a close-up look at leading-edge medical technology Thursday when Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center live streams a surgical procedure to three area high schools.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2018 07:45 pm
The Erie County Department of Social Services is celebrating the move of HEAP and Emergency Services Offices to 460 Main St., Buffalo, after years of overcrowding and other building issues at the old HEAP Office, located at 478 Main St. More than 90,000 Erie County households seek help annually with heating their homes and with other emergency needs such as shelter and utility arrears, evictions, security agreements, moving and storage assistance, all of which will now be coordinated through the offices at 460 Main.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2018 06:40 pm
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Ann and Nancy Wilson first showed the world how much women can rock when their band Heart stormed the charts in the '70s with hits "Crazy On You," "Magic Man," "Barracuda" and "Straight On."
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2018 06:35 pm
Empire State Development has announced the schedule for this year's Regional Economic Development Council presentations to the Strategic Implementation Assessment Team, which is led by Secretary of State Rossana Rosado and composed of state officials.
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