Mon, Jan 16th 2017 11:35 am
The Lewiston Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, at the Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St. The guest speaker will be John Farfaglia from the Cornell Cooperative Extension, who will discuss how to identify insects on plants and how to treat them.
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Mon, Jan 16th 2017 11:00 am
The Buffalo Sabres on Monday announced the team recalled forward Cal O'Reilly from the Rochester Americans (AHL).
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Mon, Jan 16th 2017 11:00 am
Actors Anonymous Theatre Co. is celebrating its 16th season of "Tony n' Tina's Wedding," one of the longest-running interactive shows in Western New York. The staging takes place at the Lancaster Country Club, 6061 Broadway St.
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Mon, Jan 16th 2017 10:55 am
Gas prices are finally retreating. The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline is now $2.34 per gallon, down 3 cents from last week, but up 43 cents from one year ago. The New York state average is $2.54 per gallon, no change from last week. A year ago, the state average was $2.16.
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Mon, Jan 16th 2017 10:55 am
Although shoulders are less likely to be involved with arthritis than hips or knees, shoulder arthritis is quite common. But, its not always as straightforward as one might think.
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Mon, Jan 16th 2017 10:55 am
Students from The Lewiston Dance Center and the Grand Island Dance Center recently had a workshop with Christine Cali. She is the artistic director of the dance company CALI & CO in San Francisco, and also a dance professor at Sonoma State University in California.
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Sat, Jan 14th 2017 12:40 pm
In front of a packed house at Lewiston-Porter High School on Friday, the Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons defeated the Lew-Port Lancers by a score of 65-62.
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Sat, Jan 14th 2017 07:05 am
Village of Lewiston Mayor Terry Collesano expressed concern last week over the re-enacted Town of Lewiston town tax. He suggested some residents might not be aware of their new obligation.
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Sat, Jan 14th 2017 07:00 am
The Village of Lewiston Planning Commission on Monday unanimously approved a second submission from Orchard Park developer James Jerge for his 765 Fairchild Place proposal, and members approved Ellicott Development CEO William Paladino's exterior plan for his multiuse plaza.
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Sat, Jan 14th 2017 07:00 am
Without much fanfare, the Town of Lewiston officially set 2017 in motion with its annual reorganization meeting on Monday.
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Sat, Jan 14th 2017 07:00 am
It was an appreciation for the past and present, and optimism for the future, as the Youngstown Business and Professional Association got "down to business" with its annual membership meeting, held Tuesday at the Mug and Musket Tavern.
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Sat, Jan 14th 2017 07:00 am
The Niagara County Genealogical Society will hold a "Beginning Genealogy" workshop at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, in the community room of the Lockport Public Library, 23 East Ave.
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Sat, Jan 14th 2017 07:00 am
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum has announced its spring woodcarving class schedule. Both beginner and intermediate/advanced woodcarving classes will be offered Saturdays, March 4-25.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2017 11:55 pm
Regal Entertainment Group, a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating one of the largest theatre circuits in the U.S., announced that, in honor of Debbie Reynolds' legacy, "Singin' in the Rain 65th Anniversary" will be expanding the number of participating theaters to give audiences a chance to see her breakout role in the 1952 classic film.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2017 11:50 pm
Per the NFL's announcement earlier on Friday, the AFC Divisional playoff game featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, will now be played this Sunday, Jan. 15, at 8:20 p.m. ET, on NBC.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2017 11:30 pm
Buffalo's own Lost Elysium took the stage at the Hard Rock Cafe, Niagara Falls USA, on Jan. 13 as part of the Free Music Friday concert series. The mostly rock, kinda pop act was the featured act on "Localized," the Chelsea O-hosted, Alternative Buffalo 107.7-FM music show.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2017 11:05 pm
Everybody and their brother was at the debut of the Casa Lounge, the new bar and night spot located adjacent to Casa Antica.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2017 06:05 pm
Those walking up the stairs at 421 Center have recently noticed some changes. Oh, sure, it's still the same, world-famous Semir Huzmeli styling hair, but, within the business, many things have changed.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2017 06:00 pm
Judith Kohl passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2017 06:00 pm
Family and friends will have a chance to participate in a slew of activities at the second annual Wheatfield Winterfest, to be held from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Wheatfield Town Hall Complex.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2017 06:00 pm
Grand Island Central School District students continued their domination in technology competition Wednesday by winning the 21st annual Tech Wars competition at Niagara County Community College.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2017 05:55 pm
Since opening its doors in 1967, Louie's Texas Red Hots has proudly been serving its Sahlen's hot dogs, special sauce, Greek favorites and more.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2017 05:50 pm
New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County has been awarded $69,000 in funding for the Niagara County Farm to School program, which aims to increase the use of healthy, locally grown foods on school menus.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2017 05:50 pm
Cut-N-Shop Family Haircare owners David and Lindsey D'Avolio, along with stylist Nicole Syposs, hand over a check to Lisa LaTrovato of Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo during their annual holiday "Cuts for a Cause" fundraiser.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2017 05:50 pm
The woman whose vehicle struck and killed two teen pedestrians on Shawnee Road in August was found not guilty of reckless driving last week.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2017 05:45 pm
Kaoru (Yuriko) S. Willard passed away peacefully Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, John K. Willard.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2017 05:45 pm
On Jan. 6, everyone on Grand Island was invited to attend a free lasagna dinner at Trinity United Methodist Church. Some 40-50 Island residents came and enjoyed fellowship around dinner tables with Trinity members.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2017 05:40 pm
Volunteers from the Grand Island Golden Age Center visited Town Hall to sort tax bills and stuff envelopes, continuing a twice-yearly tradition.
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Thu, Jan 12th 2017 02:40 pm
North Tonawanda Alderwoman-at-Large Catherine Schwandt announced she will be resigning from her elected position with the city to pursue a full-time opportunity with the New York Power Authority. Schwandt's resignation will be effective Feb. 1.
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Thu, Jan 12th 2017 02:40 pm
Two experienced nurse practitioners have joined the primary care staff at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Thu, Jan 12th 2017 02:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, has been selected to serve on the House of Representatives committee on ways and means, the oldest committee in Congress - dating back to late 1700s. Higgins and his colleagues are tasked with the critical responsibility of directing and overseeing federal tax policies.
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Thu, Jan 12th 2017 02:35 pm
The Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy graduated its 63rd class during a ceremony held Jan. 11 at Niagara University's Castellani Art Museum.
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Thu, Jan 12th 2017 02:35 pm
Joseph Cecconi, a native of Youngstown, competed on Team USA for the 2017 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Hockey Tournament in Montreal. He was one of 23 players from around the U.S. who competed, and brought home the gold by defeating Team Canada in a final 5-4 shootout victory on Jan. 5.
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Thu, Jan 12th 2017 09:00 am
Niagara University's annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will include a plethora of activities, the centerpiece of which is a keynote address by the late civil rights leader's youngest daughter, Dr. Bernice A. King.
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Wed, Jan 11th 2017 05:15 pm
This week, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello, R-Niagara Falls, was officially assigned his committees for the 2017-18 legislative session.
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Wed, Jan 11th 2017 05:10 pm
Members of the former Niagara Falls Area Board of Realtors recently met socially at Wine on Third in downtown Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Jan 11th 2017 03:00 pm
As Flight 3407 families attend Senate confirmation hearings considering the next secretary of transportation, Congressman Brian Higgins stood on the House of Representatives Floor stressing the need to maintain the flight safety improvements the families sought, achieved and Congress approved.
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Wed, Jan 11th 2017 02:45 pm
Emmy Award winner Andy Cohen ("Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen") will host "Love Connection," a new one-hour series that amps up the original hit dating show for today's audiences. FOX has ordered 15 episodes of the new unscripted series.
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Wed, Jan 11th 2017 02:45 pm
Grammy-, Golden Globe- and Academy Award-winning actor and musician Jamie Foxx is set to host "Beat Shazam," a unique and interactive game show in which teams of two race against the clock and each other as they attempt to identify the biggest hit songs of all time.
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Wed, Jan 11th 2017 02:25 pm
As part of its initiative to bring awareness to diabetes, Mount St. Mary's Hospital will host a "Taking Charge of Your Diabetes" class on Tuesday, Jan. 24. The daylong (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) class will be conducted by diabetes educator Megan Kosmoski, R.N.
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