Fri, Nov 18th 2022 11:25 am
As the 2022 holiday season opens, the Town of Lewiston has some good news for the community and for the town's essential workers employees: At Monday's work session, board members announced an agreement with Niagara University for open skating at the Dwyer Ice Arena during the holiday season.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 10:50 am
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced $850,000 is available for eligible school districts to expand farm-to-school programs across New York.
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Wed, Nov 16th 2022 09:00 am
On Nov. 15, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office deputy assigned as the school resource officer at the Starpoint School District received a report of a possible threat of violence at the school. After an investigation by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Bureau, a juvenile student who attends Starpoint Middle School was charged with one count of making a terroristic threat (a D- felony).
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Tue, Nov 15th 2022 03:55 pm
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum announced its open house weekend and toy drive collection Nov. 18-19.
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Tue, Nov 15th 2022 07:00 am
Canisius President Steve K. Stoute on Monday announced the college will adopt a test-free policy for undergraduate admissions, beginning with students applying for admissions in fall 2024. The new policy removes all consideration of standardized tests (SAT and ACT) in the evaluation of admission to the college.
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Tue, Nov 15th 2022 07:00 am
Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas Executive Director Sarah Nelson announced the Tonawanda City School District is the November Member of the Month.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2022 02:50 pm
For people with multiple sclerosis (MS), hearing a doctor tell them they are experiencing brain atrophy - an important, predictive biomarker of MS disease progression - can trigger debilitating fear and anxiety.
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Sat, Nov 12th 2022 11:40 am
The following Niagara Wheatfield High School students signed their college commitment letter on Wednesday, signifying they will play sports at the collegiate level:
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Sat, Nov 12th 2022 11:20 am
The security and law enforcement program at Niagara Career and Technical Education Center recently conducted officer safety and self-defense training. U.S. Army recruiting officers from Niagara Falls, Staff Sgt. Stephen Rohe and Pvt. Isiah Wilczek lead the training.
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Sat, Nov 12th 2022 11:20 am
Four Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Choir students were selected to perform in the New York State Area-All State Choir for 2022.
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Sat, Nov 12th 2022 10:40 am
A holiday craft and vendor show will kick off the Christmas season at Cardinal O'Hara High School on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the school, 39 O'Hara Road, Town of Tonawanda.
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Sat, Nov 12th 2022 10:35 am
Mark Laurrie, superintendent of Niagara Falls City School District, has been selected to serve on the national American Heart Association Superintendent Council. Laurrie is joined by nine other superintendents across the nation who will join the association in seeking to drive transformational impact aimed at improving the health and well-being of students, families and educators.
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Wed, Nov 9th 2022 12:45 pm
In 2022, Niagara Pride Inc. launched a new initiative with the goal of aiding Niagara County high school gender/sexuality associations (Gay/Straight alliances, or GSAs, for short) to create programming, by offering several $500 grants.
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Mon, Nov 7th 2022 07:00 am
Students in Debbie Wilczak's fashion design/interior decorating program, at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center, recently had the opportunity to customize their own sneakers. The students used leather or fabric paint to explore their artistic abilities to make their custom shoes. They used Disney and the movies "Star Wars" and "Scream" as their inspirations.
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Fri, Nov 4th 2022 03:30 pm
On Thursday, Girl Scouts of Western New York announced some additions and changes to the upcoming cookie season. Starting next month, GSWNY is bringing back its early holiday offer with the winter launch of the iconic Girl Scout Cookie Program. Girl Scout Cookie lovers across Western New York will be able to purchase their favorite cookies online on Dec. 10, making the winter season a little brighter - just in time for the holidays.
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Fri, Nov 4th 2022 03:30 pm
Niagara County Community College Surgical Technology Program Coordinator and professor Gemma Fournier was recently named president of the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
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Fri, Nov 4th 2022 12:15 pm
The National Institutes of Health has awarded a University at Buffalo researcher an extremely competitive grant known as an R01 grant to lead an international effort to dramatically improve the accuracy of newborn screening for three rare, often fatal, genetic diseases. The five-year, $3.8 million grant is funded by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development of the NIH.
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Fri, Nov 4th 2022 12:15 pm
The Cardinal O'Hara Hawk Pride Players will present "The Legend of Robin Hood ...Sort Of" in the Performing Arts Center at Cardinal O'Hara High School on Nov. 18-19. The school said the comedy, with a cast of students from all grade levels, will be fun for all ages.
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Thu, Nov 3rd 2022 09:40 am
The Niagara County Community College Office of Workforce Development will present a community education speaker series beginning Nov. 9.
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Wed, Nov 2nd 2022 02:05 pm
The Niagara Falls High School and Wilson High School choruses have combined to present two concerts featuring music dealing with mental health issues, with proceeds from basket auctions and 50/50 raffles to benefit the Mental Health Association of Niagara County.
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Mon, Oct 31st 2022 11:10 am
Niagara Falls native Alexandra Showers has been named operations manager for Niagara University's Niagara Global Tourism Institute/TReC. In this role, she will coordinate events, oversee employees, and assist the facility's customers and clients.
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Fri, Oct 28th 2022 05:10 pm
In recognition of Red Ribbon Week, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation (S.3448A/A.4485B) that will require all public colleges in New York to have a supply of opioid antagonists in their housing facilities.
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Fri, Oct 28th 2022 12:15 pm
Here's hoping for all treats and no tricks this Halloween!
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Fri, Oct 28th 2022 12:15 pm
A new, fun feature of the Independent Health Foundation's First Night Buffalo 2023 will highlight the talent of Western New York kids. Children 17 years old and younger are invited to submit a video clip of their best touchdown celebrations or traditional talents to the Independent Health Foundation to be shared and awarded as part of First Night Buffalo 2023.
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Thu, Oct 27th 2022 10:40 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James reminded public servants to apply for the Limited Waiver Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program ahead of the Oct. 31 deadline.
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Thu, Oct 27th 2022 10:35 pm
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District has selected six new members into its Falcon Athletic Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame has been established to honor the athletic accomplishments of the alumni and staff of Niagara Wheatfield.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2022 05:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced the launch of the Empire State Teacher Residency Program through the New York State Department of Labor. This program will:
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Mon, Oct 24th 2022 04:00 pm
Students at Cardinal O'Hara High School were surprised and pleased to check out the newly renovated weight room at the school this past week.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2022 11:40 am
Some 1,500 school board members and other school district leaders from throughout New York state are expected to gather in Syracuse this week at the New York State School Board's Association's 2022 Annual Convention and Education Expo to explore such timely issues as student mental wellness, school security, school climate, student achievement and academic improvement.
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Sat, Oct 22nd 2022 11:20 am
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and AAA Western and Central New York is reminding both drivers and pedestrians of their responsibilities by sharing key safety measures to protect roadway users.
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Sat, Oct 22nd 2022 11:05 am
The Library of Congress recently published a collection of materials that highlight the rich stories, culture and traditions of the Ransomville Speedway, dating back to its inception in the mid-1950s as the Ransomville Slow Pokes club by Ed Ortiz, Rich Cantara and other racers, to keep local kids from racing on Ransomville streets.
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Mon, Oct 17th 2022 04:50 pm
Almost 250 students took part in Starpoint Middle School's annual "Color Run to Crush Cancer" event earlier this year, raising $12,000 for Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Mon, Oct 17th 2022 10:55 am
The University at Buffalo's School of Public Health and Health Professions has been awarded $1.3 million from the U.S. government to help train the next generation of public health workers by providing scholarship opportunities to graduate students from disadvantaged or underrepresented groups.
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Mon, Oct 17th 2022 10:25 am
University at Buffalo Police continue to investigate the fatal stabbing that occurred at Moody Terrace roadway near Richmond Quad (Ellicott Complex) on north campus Friday evening.
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Mon, Oct 17th 2022 07:00 am
National Teen Driver Safety Week runs from Oct. 16-22. This is a perfect time for parents to talk with teen drivers about the importance of safety behind the wheel. AAA research shows that more than 60% of teens get their driver's license before the age of 18.
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Sat, Oct 15th 2022 07:00 am
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello, who represents Grand Island in the 145th District of the New York State Assembly, presented certificates to three Veronica Connor Middle School students on Oct. 6 for their completion of the 2022 Summer Reading Challenge.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2022 04:30 pm
William (Class of 1961, 2007 - honorary) and Nancy Gacioch have made a commitment of $3.5 million to Niagara University. The gift was announced at the dedication of the Gacioch Center for Career & Professional Development and the Gacioch Circle on Friday.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2022 04:25 pm
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced he has secured state grants totaling $656,000 to help fund three brand-new recreational activities for children in the City of Tonawanda. The projects include a splash pad at the city's public pool, a sportsplex at the Boys & Girls Club of the Northtowns' Newman Family Club, and an accessible playground for all children located at the new City of Tonawanda Elementary School.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2022 12:50 pm
Buffalo-based entrepreneur Adam Utley had a goal: start a biotech company that creates cancer therapies for patients by storing healthy immune cells from their blood that can be retrained to fight cancer.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2022 12:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation (S.7862B/A.10261) ending the practice of charging an additional fee to debtors when collecting outstanding debts owed to the state resulting from educational expenses. Prior to this law, a fee of 22% was added by state law on top of the total debt due.
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