Fri, Aug 19th 2016 05:00 pm
It was a pugs gathering in Youngstown, as 22 area pugs and their owners recently assembled in the village for the holding of the fifth annual "Pug Picnic."
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Fri, Aug 19th 2016 04:35 pm
Rodney W. Norton, the former co-owner of Island Auto Service on Grand Island, passed away peacefully at home Aug. 13, 2016.
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Fri, Aug 19th 2016 04:35 pm
Rhada (née Tavernier) Wiedemer-Beyer, age 95, of Grand Island, died peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016.
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Fri, Aug 19th 2016 03:30 pm
Elected officials and civic leaders gathered Tuesday morning at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station to cut the ribbon for a new KC-135 flight simulator facility.
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Fri, Aug 19th 2016 03:25 pm
It's been a difficult few weeks in North Tonawanda, but Common Council members expressed their appreciation for the way the community responded to the unthinkable actions against Gratwick Hose Fire Company volunteer firefighter Kenneth Walker earlier this month.
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Fri, Aug 19th 2016 03:25 pm
The Herschell Carrousel museum will host "Carrousel Chat: The History of the American Carnival Sideshow" from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Aug 19th 2016 03:25 pm
The Cambria Volunteer Fire Co. is gearing up to host two community events this month.
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Fri, Aug 19th 2016 02:35 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, announces tickets for "The Price is Right Live," scheduled for Oct. 4, are now sold out.
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Fri, Aug 19th 2016 10:30 am
Community Missions of Niagara Frontier Inc. and St. James United Methodist Church in Niagara Falls are presenting the final two special community events at the Gardens of Compassion, on Wednesdays, Aug. 24 and 31.
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Fri, Aug 19th 2016 10:20 am
With boating season in high gear it's a good time for a little refresher on pet-friendly boating to ensure your little one is safe.
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Fri, Aug 19th 2016 10:15 am
Irish worship band Rend Collective has announced "Campfire II: Simplicity," set to release this November.
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Fri, Aug 19th 2016 10:15 am
Daytime Emmy Award-winning "The Chew's" co-hosts celebrate the summer with tempting treats, trending dishes, sublime sandwiches and much more.
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Fri, Aug 19th 2016 10:15 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, D-Lewiston, has secured an additional $150,000 in discretionary funding for the Niagara Falls City School District.
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Fri, Aug 19th 2016 10:10 am
NBC's primetime coverage of the Games of the XXXI Olympiad continues Friday at 8 p.m. ET/PT, and features what could be eight-time gold medalist Usain Bolt's last career Olympic race, as he anchors Jamaica's 4x100m relay team.
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Thu, Aug 18th 2016 05:45 pm
Old Fort Niagara will present its final re-enactment of the season, War of 1812 Encampment, on Sept. 3-4, when the fort's staff, volunteers and 150 regional re-enactors will present history demonstrations from the War of 1812 for visitors to our National Historic Landmark.
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Thu, Aug 18th 2016 04:45 pm
NBC's primetime coverage of the Games of the XXXI Olympiad continues at 8 p.m. ET/PT Thursday, and features defending two-time champion Usain Bolt and American LaShawn Merritt, who won a bronze medal last Sunday in the 400m, in the men's 200m gold medal final.
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Thu, Aug 18th 2016 03:50 pm
Chairman Nick Forester of the Niagara County Democratic Party has officially endorsed incumbent Assemblyman John D. Ceretto for New York State Assembly.
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Wed, Aug 17th 2016 09:35 pm
Iconic arena rock act Styx brought five decades of hit songs to Artpark, headlining the "Tuesday in the Park" concert. Western New York's favorite female guitar virtuoso, Maria Aurigema, opened for Styx.
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Wed, Aug 17th 2016 09:15 pm
A year of top-notch entertainment continues at Seneca Resorts & Casinos, with a diverse lineup of new shows announced for both Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls and Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino in Salamanca.
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Wed, Aug 17th 2016 09:15 pm
New York State Sen. Rob Ortt, R-C-I-North Tonawanda, joined local business advocates and employees of Audubon Machinery at the North Tonawanda factory Wednesday to push for his proposed Red Tape Reduction Act, which would cut red tape and allow businesses to thrive.
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Wed, Aug 17th 2016 09:10 pm
To help families discard their old or unwanted medicine, the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPPS) and Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals will partner to distribute 20,000 Deterra Drug Deactivation Systems to the Western New York community.
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Wed, Aug 17th 2016 03:55 pm
NBC Olympics' exclusive and unprecedented multi-platform coverage of the 2016 Rio Olympics continues to dominate the competition.
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Wed, Aug 17th 2016 03:50 pm
The Niagara County Peach Festival "Taste Off" recipe contest will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, on the stage at Academy Park in Lewiston.
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Wed, Aug 17th 2016 03:50 pm
Day 11 was highlighted by women's gymnastics, with "Final Five" teammates Simone Biles and Aly Raisman capturing gold and silver, respectively, in the floor exercise. Biles has collected five medals in Rio, four gold, including in the all-around competition, while Raisman has three.
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Wed, Aug 17th 2016 03:10 pm
Jon Summers from WKBW-TV Channel 7's "AM Buffalo" visited the Barton Hill Hotel & Spa in Lewiston Wednesday to film segments about the Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival. The TV segments will air this Friday and next Wednesday.
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Wed, Aug 17th 2016 03:00 pm
Artpark & Company and SE2 will present a "Silent Disco" on Thursday, Aug. 25, featuring Buffalo DJ ABCDJ. The event will take place on the Mainstage Theater terrace from 6-10 p.m.
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Tue, Aug 16th 2016 05:25 pm
The "Star Plates" celebrities, including Erin Andrews, Colin Hanks, Alyson Hannigan, Mindy Kaling, Minka Kelly and Busy Philipps, are thrown into the fire.
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Tue, Aug 16th 2016 05:20 pm
Angelo Morinello, candidate for the State Assembly's 145th District, announced today that he will neither support nor accept any pay increase if elected.
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Tue, Aug 16th 2016 05:20 pm
Paul O'Neill launched a project in 1996 that, over the past 20 years, has become a critically acclaimed, multiplatinum musical powerhouse: Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
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Tue, Aug 16th 2016 05:15 pm
A group of area Vietnam veterans plan to bring a workhorse combat helicopter -one that was actually shot down in combat in Vietnam - to Tonawanda, with a groundbreaking and dedication ceremony Wednesday morning.
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Tue, Aug 16th 2016 03:40 pm
The Village of Lewiston Board took no action Monday on the State Environmental Quality Review of Ellicott Development's plan to build a 4.1-acre mixed-use plaza on Center, North Eighth and Onondaga streets.
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Tue, Aug 16th 2016 10:00 am
Day 10 on NBC was highlighted by Team USA's Allyson Felix winning silver in the women's 400m, and becoming the most decorated woman in U.S. track and field history with seven career medals. Shaunae Miller of the Bahamas narrowly bested Felix, diving through the finish line to earn gold in the event.
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Mon, Aug 15th 2016 04:20 pm
NBC's primetime coverage of the Games of the XXXI Olympiad continues Monday at 8 p.m., and features gold medal finals in gymnastics, as all-around gold medalist Simone Biles seeks her fourth gold medal in Rio in the women's balance beam, alongside U.S. teammate Laurie Hernandez.
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Mon, Aug 15th 2016 03:15 pm
Officials from the Town of Niagara, Mercy Flight Western New York and Niagara County gathered for a press conference Monday morning to discuss the new, five-year ambulance services contract between the town and the company.
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Mon, Aug 15th 2016 03:00 pm
Arts Services Initiative of Western New York recently announced the application process for New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization regrants (NYSCA Department of Environmental Conservation) in Erie and Niagara counties, with a new online application process and expanded arts education eligibility to include after-school programs.
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Mon, Aug 15th 2016 02:40 pm
The Primary Enhancement Program is a collaborative effort between NU's College of Education and the Niagara Falls City School District.
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Mon, Aug 15th 2016 02:15 pm
Pandora, a go-to music source for fans and artists, today unveiled three charts powered by Next Big Sound: "Trendsetters," "Predictions" and "Top Spins." Designed to inform and act as a resource for music-makers, the charts are now live at: www.nextbigsound.com/charts.
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Mon, Aug 15th 2016 01:45 pm
The SPCA of Niagara will host "Furmeggedon: The Dog Wash" from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at 2100 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Aug 15th 2016 01:15 pm
The Greater Niagara Fish Odyssey Derby - the derby formally known as the "Fall Classic" - will hold its 40th annual contest Aug. 20-28.
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Mon, Aug 15th 2016 01:15 pm
The Lewiston Community Lions awarded two scholarships for the fall semester.
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