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Matthew West drops critically lauded 'All In'
Fri, Sep 22nd 2017 06:30 pm
"All In," the newest from four-time Grammy nominee Matthew West, is available worldwide today. The 14-track release includes West's hit single, "Broken Things," which quickly became a radio favorite, and already sits at No. 2 on Christian airplay and AC indicator charts.
Depeche Mode release cover video of David Bowie's 'Heroes' on song's 40th anniversary
Fri, Sep 22nd 2017 06:25 pm
After including a cover of David Bowie's "Heroes" in their "Global Spirit" Tour set list in Europe and North America, Depeche Mode on Friday released a video of their haunting, emotionally charged version of the song.
Students invited to create videos showcasing impact of technology in Buffalo as part of BNMC's Topcoder Open
Fri, Sep 22nd 2017 06:20 pm
The Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus Inc. is hosting a video competition for high school and middle school students as one of a number of events and activities that will complement the 2017 Topcoder Open hosted by the BNMC in October. TCO is a prestigious programming, design and data science competition that attracts some of the world's most talented design and technology experts.
UB: Deep discounts work for supermarkets
Fri, Sep 22nd 2017 06:20 pm
For grocery retailers, the tried-and-true strategy of deep discount promotions is a successful one, according to a new study from the University at Buffalo School of Management.
Niagara Falls, Ontario, to host Invictus Games athletes
Fri, Sep 22nd 2017 03:05 pm
Niagara tourism leaders are preparing to roll out the red carpet to welcome hundreds of athletes competing in Toronto's upcoming Invictus Games for an action-packed day of sightseeing.
American Legion commander to be honored in Sanborn
Fri, Sep 22nd 2017 02:20 pm
Denise H. Rohan, the first woman elected to the post of national commander of The American Legion, will be honored by the Western New York 8th District of The American Legion at a banquet held at The American Legion Wheatfield Post 1451, 6525 Ward Road, Sanborn. The banquet will be held beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13.
Explore comics and toys at annual show
Fri, Sep 22nd 2017 01:55 pm
Joe D's Comic Book and Toy Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at Frontier Volunteer firehall, 2716 Liberty Drive, Town of Wheatfield.
Electric Lights Parade nears
Fri, Sep 22nd 2017 01:55 pm
Participants still have time to register for Niagara Electric Lights Parade. The deadline for entries is Oct. 27. Applications are online at TNBPA.com, and in person at the Town of Niagara town clerk's office.
Kidz 'n' Kites flies on for 20th year
Fri, Sep 22nd 2017 01:50 pm
On Saturday, kids and families stormed into the Town of Niagara's Veterans Memorial Park for the 20th annual Kidz 'n' Kites festival.
Town of Wheatfield Council approves zoning plan
Fri, Sep 22nd 2017 01:50 pm
At a somewhat busy meeting Monday night at Wheatfield Town Hall, the Town of Wheatfield Town Board approved several motions and heard from several members of the public.
Town of Niagara Board hears concern from citizens
Fri, Sep 22nd 2017 01:50 pm
On Tuesday night at the Town of Niagara Town Hall, the Town Board had its monthly meeting and while many motions were passed at the well-attended session, several citizens voiced concerns on the proposed Bri Estates behind Colonial Drive and Miller Road homes.
13 celebrities dance to some of most beloved, classic ballroom styles as 'Ballroom Night' comes to ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars'
Fri, Sep 22nd 2017 07:00 am
The 13 celebrities dance to some of the most classic ballroom styles that everyone knows and loves, as "Ballroom Night" comes to "Dancing with the Stars," live, Monday, Sept. 25 (8-10:01 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. Each couple will perform timeless favorites, including a quickstep, waltz, tango, foxtrot or Viennese waltz, vying for America's vote. At the end of the night, the first elimination of the season will take place.
An all-new 'The Great American Baking Show' debuts this December
Fri, Sep 22nd 2017 07:00 am
It's back! "The Great American Baking Show," based on the U.K. sensation "The Great British Bake Off," returns for a third season on ABC this December.
Matthew Broderick cast as narrator in FOX's live musical event, 'A Christmas Story Live!'
Thu, Sep 21st 2017 05:25 pm
Two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick ("How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," "The Producers," "Manchester by the Sea") will star as the narrator in FOX's live musical event, "A Christmas Story Live!," airing Sunday, Dec. 17 (7-10 p.m. ET live), on FOX.
Erie County Senior Services launches falls prevention seminar series
Thu, Sep 21st 2017 05:25 pm
The Erie County Department of Senior Services has announced an upcoming falls prevention seminar series that brings together a panel of experts to discuss falls, their causes, identifying home hazards and ways to improve balance, and other falls prevention topics with area seniors.
'An Intimate Solo Evening with Amos Lee' at UB Center for the Arts
Thu, Sep 21st 2017 05:25 pm
The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts presents "An Intimate Solo Evening with Amos Lee" with special guest Mutlu at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23.
A 'STREAM' of learning opportunities at St. Peter R.C. School
Thu, Sep 21st 2017 05:25 pm
St. Peter R.C. School has been formally accepted into Cohort 4 of the Buffalo Diocese STREAM initiative. "STREAM" is an integrated approach to education that brings science, technology, religion, engineering the arts and mathematics to all students in all grades. The goal is to better prepare students for successful careers in the 21st century workforce.
DEC strengthens state's solid waste regulations
Thu, Sep 21st 2017 05:25 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos on Thursday announced New York has finalized revisions to the state's solid waste management regulations, commonly referred to as Part 360. In the first major overhaul of the program in 20 years, these regulations set design standards and operational criteria for all solid waste management facilities and go into effect on Nov. 4.
Derek Carr leads 2-0 Oakland Raiders against Kirk Cousins & Washington Redskins on NBC's 'Sunday Night Football'
Thu, Sep 21st 2017 05:20 pm
NBC Sports continues its presentation of "Sunday Night Football" this weekend as Kirk Cousins and the Washington Redskins (1-1) host Derek Carr and the Oakland Raiders (2-0) at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, in what will be just the second primetime game between the two storied franchises since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger. Coverage begins with "Football Night in America" at 7 p.m. ET on NBC.
Buffalo Jazztet's 'Tribute to Harold Arlen' coming to Kenan Center Taylor Theatre
Thu, Sep 21st 2017 05:20 pm
The Kenan Center, in collaboration with The Carriage House Players, will present The Buffalo Jazztet in "A Tribute to Harold Arlen" at the Taylor Theater on Saturday, Nov. 4. This is the third concert in the Kenan Center's 50th Anniversary Jazz Series featuring some top names in jazz - both locally and nationally.
The Space Between: Creative training & ideation workspace opens in Lockport
Thu, Sep 21st 2017 05:20 pm
The Space Between (theSpaceBetween.center), a training and problem-solving workspace, opened Thursday in a historic three-building complex on the Erie Canal in Lockport. Designed to help companies improve their processes and teamwork, The Space Between offers a wide range of guided services, as well as the ability to rent space for offsite meetings or training sessions.
Michael McKean sprinkles fact with a dash of fiction in new season of 'Food: Fact or Fiction?'
Thu, Sep 21st 2017 05:20 pm
Actor Michael McKean takes viewers on a culinary journey to help unwrap the mythology and adages behind some of our favorite foods, in a new season of "Food: Fact or Fiction?" premiering Sunday, Oct. 22 (10 p.m. ET), on Cooking Channel.
Niagara University schedules events to celebrate 400 years of Vincentian charism
Thu, Sep 21st 2017 11:35 am
The first Vincentian university established in the U.S. has scheduled a full slate of events to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Vincentian charism.
St. Peter's to bless the beasts
Thu, Sep 21st 2017 11:35 am
"There are two models in this world for unconditional love," says The Rev. Dr. Howard Whitaker of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. "One is God. The other is a good dog."
Jacobs secures education funds for Northwest Buffalo Community Center
Thu, Sep 21st 2017 11:35 am
New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs on Wednesday announced he secured an allocation of $50,000 in state education dollars for the Northwest Buffalo Community Center (NWBCC). The monies will be used to support the renovation of the education center that provides educational assistance programs for children in grades 1-12.
Darci Lynne wins 'America's Got Talent'
Thu, Sep 21st 2017 10:20 am
The votes are in and America has crowned 12-year-old singing ventriloquist Darci Lynne Farmer from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as the season 12 winner of the most-watched season in the 12-year history of summer's No. 1 show, NBC's "America's Got Talent."
Dino Luciano crowned 'MasterChef' winner
Thu, Sep 21st 2017 10:20 am
Wednesday night, season eight of "MasterChef" came to an unforgettable conclusion as Emmy Award-nominated host, judge and executive producer Gordon Ramsay, along with fellow judges Christina Tosi and Aarón Sánchez, and finale guest judge Joe Bastianich, named Dino Luciano the winner.
Author Yaa Gyasi headlines new Niagara University lecture series
Thu, Sep 21st 2017 07:00 am
Acclaimed author Yaa Gyasi will be the featured presenter for the first-ever installment of the Peggy and John Day University Honors Lecture Series at Niagara University.
Lew-Port soccer game set for alums
Thu, Sep 21st 2017 07:00 am
The 28th annual Lewiston Porter/Niagara Pioneer alumni soccer game will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, on the Lewiston-Porter Central School District campus on Creek Road in Lewiston. All males and females who are graduates of Lewiston-Porter or the Niagara Pioneer soccer program are eligible to participate.
Fan-favorite 'MasterChef Junior' judge Joe Bastianich returns for season 6
Wed, Sep 20th 2017 07:25 pm
Former "MasterChef" and "MasterChef Junior" judge and award-winning restaurateur Joe Bastianich returns as a permanent judge on season six of "MasterChef Junior," airing during the 2017-18 season on FOX. Additionally, Bastianich joins chefs Gordon Ramsay, Christina Tosi and Aarón Sánchez on the "MasterChef" season eight finale airing tonight (8-10 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
8th annual Oktoberfest planned for Old Falls Street
Wed, Sep 20th 2017 07:20 pm
Raise your beer stein high and give "Prost" to the eighth annual Old Falls Street Oktoberfest, taking place from 1-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, on Old Falls Street's middle block in downtown Niagara Falls. The German-themed event will be held rain or shine and is free and open to the public. As per tradition, the day will kick-off with the ceremonial tapping of the kegs at 1 p.m.
Higgins, Gillibrand: $389,000-plus in federal funding for Buffalo Community Food Hub Project
Wed, Sep 20th 2017 07:20 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins joined leaders from the Massachusetts Avenue Project and Grassroots Gardens of Western New York to announce a federal grant totaling $389,088 for the Buffalo Community Food Hub Project.
Red Rocks Worship's new album, 'HERE,' releases Friday
Wed, Sep 20th 2017 07:20 pm
This Friday, Sept. 22, Red Rocks Worship releases their label debut full-length album, "HERE," in partnership with Sony Music/Essential Worship. The anticipated 11-song live project, which has been the most pre-ordered album at iTunes' Christian and gospel genre this week, was recorded this past May at Denver's iconic Paramount Theatre in front of a sold-out crowd. It features songs such as "Fill This Place," "Right Here Right Now" and "Nobody Like You."
Chris Cornell to be honored with a Human Rights Hero Award by Cassia's LA Chefs
Wed, Sep 20th 2017 07:15 pm
Cassia co-owners Kim Luu-Ng and chef Bryant Ng will host the second LA Chefs for Human Rights (LACHR) fundraising dinner, benefitting Program for Torture Victims (PTV), at their Southeast Asian brasserie in Santa Monica on Sept. 25. The exclusive event will honor Chris Cornell posthumously for his original song, "The Promise," recorded for the film of the same name about the Armenian genocide, and for his philanthropic and humanitarian efforts on behalf of vulnerable children around the world.
Pixies set to kick off legs 2 & 3 of band's 2017 North American tour
Wed, Sep 20th 2017 12:25 pm
The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts presents Pixies with special guest Sunflower Bean at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1.
Jake Miller 'Back To The Start Tour' hits Rapids Theatre
Wed, Sep 20th 2017 11:55 am
Singer, songwriter and recording artist Jake Miller recently announced dates for his highly anticipated 2017 "Back To The Start Tour." The multi-city trek will feature support from alternative rock band The Stolen, and will hit a number of major cities across the U.S. including San Francisco, Chicago, New York and Philadelphia.
Speaker's event with Sister Joan Chittister at First Presbyterian Church cancelled
Wed, Sep 20th 2017 11:00 am
The speaker's event hosted by the First Presbyterian Church and Kenan Center in Lockport featuring noted social and faith leader Sister Joan Chittister, originally slated for Saturday, Sept. 23, has been cancelled due to illness.
Country, rock, blues, bluegrass & gospel artists 'All Come Together' for hurricane relief
Tue, Sep 19th 2017 03:45 pm
A few weeks ago, after the landfall of Hurricane Harvey in Houston, country singer John Berry was scheduled for a writing appointment in Nashville with award-winning songwriter Chuck Jones. The two went into the session with no intentions, but walked away with the newly penned song, "All Come Together."
IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship schedule
Tue, Sep 19th 2017 03:15 pm
The U.S. will face Canada at 3 p.m. ET on Friday, Dec. 29 at New Era Field in the first outdoor game in the history of the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship. It will be the teams' first meeting since the gold medal final of the 2017 World Junior Hockey Championship in Montreal, where the U.S. skated to a 5-4 shootout victory to claim the nation's third gold medal.
Hockey is back: NBC Sports presents pair of NHL preseason games on NBCSN
Tue, Sep 19th 2017 03:10 pm
NBC Sports presents a pair of NHL preseason games this week, highlighted by the 2017 Kraft Hockeyville USA matchup featuring the St. Louis Blues and the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN.
 

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