Featured community/regional news partners

Reconstruction of Niagara Parkway at falls would slash parking and divert traffic away from river

Bullet News>>

ECC completes first phase of downtown revitalization

Grisanti praises confirmation of Zemsky as chairman of NFTA board

State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-I-Buffalo, applauded the confirmation of Western New York businessman and philanthropist Howard A. Zemsky to the position of chairman of the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority by the State Senate Tuesday. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo had nominated Zemsky, who replaces acting chairman Henry Sloma, for the volunteer position in March.

"The confirmation of Howard Zemsky as chairman of the NFTA signifies a great day for not only the NFTA, but for Western New York as a whole," Grisanti said. "Mr. Zemsky is a passionate advocate for our community with a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the needs of Western New York's economy and the role of the NFTA in supporting those who rely on the agency to meet their transportation needs."

Lewiston Council on the Arts announces 2012 schedule of events

The Lewiston Council on the Arts released its schedule of 2012 events on Tuesday. It includes:

Tai chi in the Peace Garden: Tai chi is an ancient exercise that embodies the principles of health and movement, and strives for true harmony between body and mind. The exercises are soft and spiral-like "meditation in motion." Tai chi slows down the effects of aging and brings the entire body into harmony with natural cycles, rhythms and forces.

Yoga in the Peace Garden: Take an hour each week to re-discover yourself with yoga. Increase your energy and sense of wellbeing, and infuse some restorative relaxation into the hectic week with gentle poses perfect for students of all levels. Bring an open mind, a yoga mat, water to hydrate, and wear loose, comfortable clothing.

Old Falls Street hosts first-ever 'WNY Sound Smash'

This Memorial Day Weekend, Old Falls Street, USA, is teaming up with the Arts Services Initiative of Western New York to present "WNY Sound Smash," a collaborative concert with members of the new Music Culture 716, on Saturday, May 26. Musicians include those from The Buffalo Gay Men's Chorus, the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, The Colored Musicians Club, Music Is Art, and the Western New York Blues Society. This free, day-long concert will be presented on Old Falls Street from 1 to 7 p.m.

"Arts Services Initiative of Western New York is proud to be able to bring together seven of the region's top music-based cultural organizations for their first-ever public performance on Old Falls Street, USA," said Tod A. Kniazuk, ASI executive director.

Wednesday, Thursday seminars help small business

Top county leaders have made fighting the effects of the weak national economy a top priority locally, with events scheduled for this week focusing on aiding small businesses.

A pair of seminars set for Wednesday and Thursday offered by Niagara County and State Sen. George D. Maziarz, aim to provide local small business owners access to various local and state programs.

"As you all know, Niagara County's government has been very concerned about the ongoing weakness in the national economy. Our small businesses are still under enormous pressure, and Washington isn't providing any relief," Niagara County Legislature Administration Committee Chairman Wm. Keith McNall said on announcing the seminars. "Well, your county government and your local state representatives take this quite seriously."