Thu, Jun 14th 2018 10:35 am
Mount St. Mary's Hospital has relocated its cardiology services office from the first floor of the main hospital in Lewiston, to new, larger offices in an adjacent medical arts building.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 10:35 am
The Niagara River Greenway Commission will meet Tuesday, June 19, to determine the consistency of the 60th round of projects. The meeting will take place at 3 p.m. at Duende Restaurant, 85 Silo City Row, Buffalo. The general meeting will be preceded at 2 p.m. by the business meeting.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 10:35 am
The 179th Erie County Fair will see the inauguration of a daily patriotic tradition that will honor veterans and active military members. Beginning Aug. 8 at 6:30 p.m. and continuing each evening during the 12-day run of the fair, a flag retreat ceremony will be held at Slade Park. Each ceremony will be presented by Made In America stores.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 10:35 am
Grill masters from four popular barbecue regions across the country are entering the "Chopped" kitchen for a fiery new season of "Chopped Grill Masters," premiering Tuesday, July 31 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on Food Network. Over five episodes, four top-notch grill masters from Kansas City (Missouri), North Carolina, Memphis and Texas compete for a cash prize and hometown bragging rights.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 10:35 am
The Buffalo Beauts announced the team agreed to terms with goaltender Nicole Hensley.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 10:30 am
Singer-Songwriter Ellie Holcomb has recently signed a publishing deal with the highly acclaimed Capitol Christian Music Publishing (Capitol CMP). Holcomb released her independent solo debut, "As Sure As The Sun," in 2014 to much praise.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2018 01:20 pm
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA announced that Old Navy will open its doors to shoppers this weekend. The grand opening will be held on Saturday, June 16.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2018 12:25 pm
The debut of "Marvel's Cloak & Dagger" (June 7, 8-9:03 p.m. EDT) ranked as Freeform's biggest series launch in over two years in total viewers (1.64 million). In fact, the series' opener stood as Freeform's most-watched drama telecast on any night since the series finale of "Pretty Little Liars" in June 2017.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2018 12:25 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital's commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2018 12:05 pm
Project Connect Niagara, an event designed to connect those in need with critical services in a "one-stop" venue, will take place from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, at Heart, Love & Soul Food Pantry and Dining Room in Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2018 12:05 pm
Niagara County Peach Queen applications for the 2018 program are now available online at www.LewistonPeachFestival.org. The annual program for young women (ages 17-21) who reside in Niagara County will start in July. It is centered on community service.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2018 12:05 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will host a miniature golf tournament at Academy Park in the Village of Lewiston on Thursday, July 19. The tournament will feature 18 holes of miniature golf in a scramble format.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2018 11:45 am
Legendary Aerosmith frontman, "American Idol" judge, father of "Lord of the Rings" actress Liv, and current country music superstar Steven Tyler presented a clinic in rock star-ery at Artpark.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 04:50 pm
The New York State Department of Health and the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) has approved the certificate of need (CON) request submitted by Mount St. Mary's Hospital for the expansion of its Clearview Treatment Services Program. Clearview is a confidential, inpatient rehabilitation program dedicated to the comprehensive care of people whose lives have been affected by drugs and/or alcohol.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 04:50 pm
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 04:50 pm
NBC's annual "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular" celebrates Independence Day with some of the biggest names in music. Kelly Clarkson, Ricky Martin, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban and others will take the stage before the firework display the show is known for.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 04:50 pm
This summer, longtime friends and passionate food lovers Mark Anderson and Ryan Fey embark on the ultimate "Comfort Food Tour" to discover the most mouthwatering and soul-satisfying dishes across the country. Eating their way from destination to destination, they will try it all from juicy burgers that drip down your arm, to homemade cheesy lasagna that makes you feel at home, to sweet-and-savory soul food that will make you want to lick your plate.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 04:50 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced $4 million in grant funding for generators of excess wholesome food and food scraps to expand their capacity to donate wholesome food or divert it to organics recycling facilities. An estimated 40 percent of the food produced in the U.S. goes uneaten while about 2.5 million New Yorkers are food insecure.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 04:50 pm
The Niagara County Youth Bureau is sponsoring the summer food service program (SFSP) and announced the open program site locations. This program ensures children who are economically disadvantaged continue to receive nutritious meals during summer vacation.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 03:35 pm
Phew. What a year it's been. Five teams won Niagara Frontier League championships, some teams and athletes reached the state finals; nevertheless, Falcons athletics gave this writer a lot to report on this year. Without further ado, here is the first ever Falcons Flashback Awards for the 2017-18 school year. The Falcons Flashback Awards will pick a most valuable player from each team during the past year, as well as a Best Team Award.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 12:50 pm
On Monday, June 18 (8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.), at the Adam's Mark Hotel, Center for Elder Law & Justice and Erie County Senior Services present "Elder Law Day." This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required for consultations, parking reimbursement and complementary lunch. To register, visit erie.gov/ELD or call 716-858-6864.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 12:50 pm
On Wednesday, June 13 (3 p.m.), the public is invited to join Niagara Falls Community Development Department, the Niagara Falls City School District and New York State Heath Foundation for the announcement of the 2018 "Summer In Your City" event series. The event will take place at Hyde Park Stone Room (inside the Hyde Park Ice Pavilion) 911 Robbins Drive.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 12:50 pm
With projects chosen during last year's PB360 process now set in motion, the Niagara Falls Department of Community Development is set to kick off its second year of participatory budgeting.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 12:50 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Monday announced plans to host an NHL Draft party presented by Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino on Friday, June 22, at KeyBank Center. The event will begin at 6 p.m. and draft coverage begins at 7 p.m.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 12:50 pm
Veteran health care manager and administrator Dawn Loeffler will join Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center as director of quality management effective June 25.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 12:50 pm
Niagara University's recreation department is still accepting registrations for its popular summer youth camp, which will be held on campus from June 25-Aug. 10.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 12:40 pm
Old Fort Niagara is about to host its largest annual re-enactment, the French and Indian War Encampment, which visitors, re-enactors and staff alike anticipate with excitement - and much planning - each year. The three-day event will occur Friday through Sunday, June 29 to July 1, and will be packed with French, British and Native re-enactors from the U.S. and Canada, living-history camps and exhibits, large-scale battle re-enactments, hands-on activities, special tours and demonstrations, and food and historical goods for sale.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 07:00 am
With a recent Associated Press headline noting U.S. unemployment has fallen to nearly 1969 levels while hiring remains strong, the Niagara County Department of Employment and Training will work to help businesses find motivated employees at a Wednesday event in Lockport.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 07:00 am
The 13th annual Lewiston GardenFest, presented by the Lewiston Garden Club, is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 16-17, along Center Street.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2018 05:35 pm
More than 15 million viewers were watching NBC's Belmont Stakes broadcast on Saturday as NBC Sports' Larry Collmus called the race, finishing with a flourish ...
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Mon, Jun 11th 2018 02:30 pm
"Ridiculous Cakes" returns to Food Network for a new season of mind-boggling, edible masterpieces on Monday, July 9 (10 p.m. ET/PT). During each half-hour episode, viewers get a behind-the-scenes look as cake artists from across the country work day and night to plan and create confectionary wonders for the joy of their clients.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2018 02:20 pm
The New York attorney general's office announced it will sponsor a gun buyback in Niagara Falls on Wednesday, part of the office's statewide gun buyback program across New York. The buyback is co-sponsored by the City of Niagara Falls Police Department.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2018 02:20 pm
St. John's Episcopal Church, overlooking the Niagara River on Main Street in Youngstown, will hold its annual Strawberry Fest from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 23.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2018 02:20 pm
The Historic Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center announces the return of the "Jim Brickman: A Joyful Christmas," tour at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2018 01:30 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Caroline A. Wojtaszek will knock on doors all over the Pine Avenue business district Tuesday looking for video cameras that might spot a crime.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2018 01:30 pm
The board of directors of Special Olympics New York has named Stacey B. Hengsterman as the organization's new president and CEO. She officially begins her role on July 1 at the organization's headquarters in Schenectady.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2018 01:25 pm
The Lockport CARES campus at 188-192 Genesee St., Lockport, is celebrating "Lockport CARES Caring for the Community." The newly remodeled homeless shelter was officially rededicated and is open for business.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2018 01:20 pm
On a day when Ronald Reagan was still settling in for his second presidential term and most Americans were listening to "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears for Fears, or flocking to movie theaters to see "Fletch" or "Brewster's Millions," Dr. Tim Osberg went for a jog.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2018 01:15 pm
Jake Wood was a freshman offensive lineman with the Wisconsin Badgers when the Twin Towers fell on Sept. 11, 2001. Inspired by the first responders who risked their lives while trying to help others, and by former Arizona Cardinal Pat Tillman's selfless sacrifice, Wood joined the U.S. Marine Corps.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2018 01:10 pm
Individuals who are managing health conditions at home, such as diabetes, can dispose of their personal syringes and sharps at Mount St. Mary's Hospital, 5300 Military Road, Lewiston, at no charge.
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