Thu, Sep 27th 2018 04:45 pm
The following is a list of upcoming events at the North Tonawanda Public Library:
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Thu, Sep 27th 2018 04:45 pm
The North Tonawanda Youth, Recreation and Parks Department along with the Gateway Committee is sponsoring its annual Haunted Harbor on Saturday, Oct. 13.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2018 04:40 pm
With the help of City of North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur Pappas and Director of the Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas Cathy Oddo, the duo helped United Healthcare cut the ribbon for a new office at 525 Wheatfield St., Suite 32, North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2018 03:50 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the release of the second of three New York State Trail supporter patches.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2018 03:50 pm
This weekend marks the beginning of Locktoberfest celebrations across the state. Sponsored by the New York State Canal Corp., Locktoberfest was launched in 2014 as a way to show activities along the canals are still going strong even when the leaves start to change.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2018 03:50 pm
On Wednesday, U.S. Reps. Ron Kind (WI-03), Suzan DelBene (WA-1) and Brian Higgins (NY-26) called on U.S. Trade Rep. Robert Lighthizer to slow the pace of North American Free Trade Agreement renegotiations, and take the necessary time to come to a fair agreement with Canada on dairy export pricing.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2018 03:45 pm
It's hard to believe the Niagara-Wheatfield athletics season is already through one month. The teams have reached homecoming week, which includes themed days, the always competitive pindodge game, powder puff football and, of course, the Friday night lights football game. With that, here's how the Falcons teams are shaping up heading into homecoming on Saturday.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2018 03:40 pm
The Aquarium of Niagara has received accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. This recognizes its commitment to the highest standards in animal care, education, conservation and guest experience.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2018 12:55 pm
Hunting season is almost here and the Firearms Permit Review Board of Wheatfield will give its annual muzzleloader course at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, at the Wheatfield Community Center located behind the Wheatfield Town Hall.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2018 12:50 pm
The EMS students in Sara McCartin's class at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center recently put their skills to the test by running a real-life scenario at the school.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2018 12:45 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District recently announced its Class of 2018 "Falcon Wall of Fame" and "Athletic Hall of Fame" inductees.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2018 12:45 pm
On Monday night, the Town of Wheatfield Town Board met for its second regular board meeting of the month. The meeting was rather light with Supervisor Don MacSwan and Town Attorney Matt Brooks not in attendance, but Councilman Larry Helwig sat in for MacSwan to take care of some town business.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2018 12:45 pm
On Oct. 5, Kristin L. Savard, PE, will be sworn in as the 2019-2020 New York State Builders Association president. The event will take place at 6 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel, 300 3rd St., Niagara Falls, and is open to the public.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2018 12:30 pm
After playing its very first Friday night home game under the lights last year versus Williamsville North, the Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons will once again suit up for homecoming at 7 p.m. on Friday versus Kenmore West.
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Wed, Sep 26th 2018 11:20 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday announced Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has formed the Innovative Immunotherapy Alliance S.A., the first-ever biotech venture between the U.S. and Cuba.
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Wed, Sep 26th 2018 07:50 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the House of Representatives approved a five-year reauthorization (H.R. 302) of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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Wed, Sep 26th 2018 05:10 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced plans for opening weekend, which will take place during the team's first three home games of the 2018-19 season. The three games will feature a wide variety of activities, giveaways and special events for the whole family. Tickets are still available for all three Sabres games during opening weekend.
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Wed, Sep 26th 2018 05:10 pm
BBB of Upstate New York, in partnership with Tops Friendly Markets, Shred-It, AT&T, Greater Baldwinsville, Cheektowaga and West Seneca chambers of commerce will host "Secure Your ID Day" from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 6.
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Wed, Sep 26th 2018 05:10 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has named Dr. Sunita Chadha, Sanjay Chadha, Dr. Deepa Sharma and Dr. Sachin Wadhawan co-chairs for the 2019 Premier, the medical center's annual black tie gala.
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Wed, Sep 26th 2018 05:05 pm
The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, the first nonprofit organization in the nation to manage and operate an entire urban park system, opened the exhibit "Our Better Nature" in The Buffalo History Museum that celebrates Frederick Law Olmsted's designs in Buffalo.
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Wed, Sep 26th 2018 04:55 pm
The Walk to End Alzheimer's, the annual fundraising walk organized by the Alzheimer's Association Western New York Chapter, helps support the programs and services provided at no cost to those living with dementia, their care partners and health care professionals across Niagara County.
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Wed, Sep 26th 2018 04:50 pm
Voting for year two of the City of Niagara Falls Department of Community Development's participatory budgeting initiative, titled "PB 360," came to a close on Sept. 14.
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Wed, Sep 26th 2018 04:45 pm
A research consortium led by the University at Buffalo has been awarded $22.5 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue its groundbreaking work developing advanced imaging techniques for critical biological processes that are difficult, if not impossible, to see with conventional methods.
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Wed, Sep 26th 2018 04:45 pm
The Rev. Dennis Holtschneider, C.M., has been named chairman of the Niagara University board of trustees. Frank Fiannaca and Karen Howard were named trustees.
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Wed, Sep 26th 2018 12:00 pm
Community Missions Inc. and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, a pair of prominent mental health service providers, will again join to host the eighth annual Interfaith Community Prayer Service at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9.
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Wed, Sep 26th 2018 07:00 am
Suneel's Light Foundation has announced the "A Night to Shine" charity event, the foundation's annual fundraiser, will take place from 6-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Hotel @ The Lafayette, 391 Washington St., Buffalo.
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Wed, Sep 26th 2018 07:00 am
Children of all ages can enjoy an opportunity to see what it's like to be a firefighter on Saturday, Oct. 13, when the Upper Mountain Fire Co. holds an open house for the community during fire prevention week.
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Wed, Sep 26th 2018 07:00 am
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns and the Erie County Office for the Disabled will hold a special disability awareness outreach day from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Erie County Auto Bureau (Eastern Hills Mall, 4545 Transit Road - use the cinema entrance), Clarence.
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Tue, Sep 25th 2018 04:20 pm
A new smart tool technology that allows surgeons to perform complex movements deep inside the abdomen was used for the first time in the U.S. this month during two procedures performed at Buffalo General Medical Center.
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Tue, Sep 25th 2018 04:15 pm
LiveNF is hosting the first-ever LivinNF Street Fest on the 400 and 500 blocks of Third Street on Saturday. Third Street will be closed to traffic from Main to Niagara streets. The day will kick-off with the 24th Pints for Progress at the Craft Kitchen & Bar. All attendees will have the opportunity to present or vote for a community-minded project.
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Tue, Sep 25th 2018 04:10 pm
The next meeting of the Buffalo and Erie County Greenway Fund Standing Committee will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 1, at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, 726 Exchange St., Suite 525, Buffalo. The meeting is open to the public.
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Tue, Sep 25th 2018 04:10 pm
The Board of Trustees of Niagara County Community College is seeking applications from the community to fill three spots on the search committee to hire the new president of the college.
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Tue, Sep 25th 2018 04:05 pm
The first-ever Borderland Music and Arts Festival played out Saturday and Sunday on the grounds of Knox Farm State Park in East Aurora.
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Tue, Sep 25th 2018 04:00 pm
On Tuesday, New York State Sen. Rob Ortt announced his legislation renaming Lewiston's Highway 104 was signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Sponsored by Ortt (S7827) and Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (A10548), this bill sees Highway 104 renamed the "General William 'Wild Bill' Donovan Memorial Highway."
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Tue, Sep 25th 2018 04:00 pm
Local game publisher Puzzling Pixel Games, in collaboration with designer Robert Kerr, announce a thrilling new board game titled "A Note for Murder."
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Tue, Sep 25th 2018 02:25 pm
For the 16th consecutive year, Western New Yorkers can help raise funds to assist individuals and families in the community who are affected by HIV simply by enjoying a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 9, as part of Dining Out For Life, a national fundraising event held annually in more than 60 participating cities.
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Tue, Sep 25th 2018 02:15 pm
Gerrard P. Bushell, Ph.D., president and CEO of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), announced nearly $10 million in upgrades have been completed at SUNY Buffalo State, Alfred State College and the University at Buffalo. The work is part of approximately $31 million in upgrades to SUNY campuses throughout New York that was completed by DASNY during the summer months - ready in time for students to begin the fall semester.
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Tue, Sep 25th 2018 02:00 pm
Forecasters are calling for warmer-than-usual temperatures this fall, which will provide ideal conditions for those looking to soak up the colors of the changing seasons.
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Tue, Sep 25th 2018 02:00 pm
"Niagara Falls, New York, has the best pizza options in the world. Chicken wings are only relevant because of pizza. These are party tray size statements, but we are ready to back them up."
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Tue, Sep 25th 2018 02:00 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz will present the keynote address, "Climate Action & Sustainability," at the 14th annual WNY Environmental Summit this Saturday, Sept. 29, at Daemen College's Wick Center.
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