Fri, Aug 2nd 2013 11:00 pm
Any child in grade school could draw you a picture of a car or a house, maybe a face, or even the family pet. He or she may create any of those and be pretty good too. But these skills aren't for everyone, and even if they are pretty good at it most won't stick with it through their lifetime.
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Fri, Aug 2nd 2013 10:50 pm
There are many individuals whom have left a distinct mark on the racing community both locally and throughout the Northeast. Two of those made large-scale impacts on the history of Ransomville Speedway.
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Fri, Aug 2nd 2013 06:45 pm
The Miracle League of Grand Island and Western New York held another feature game with celebrity buddies.
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Fri, Aug 2nd 2013 06:25 pm
The NWAA Soccer Club is looking for youth soccer players interested in participating in the clubs travel soccer program.
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Wed, Jul 31st 2013 01:15 pm
On Thursday, Aug. 1, from 6:30 to 9 a.m., the Buffalo Fire Department will hold its annual "Fill the Boot" program, with this year's proceeds going to the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Research Team, or SMART. The firefighters will be joined by Sabres forward Patrick Kaleta, former Sabres players Andrew Peters, Darryl Shannon and other Sabres alumni on eight separate corners throughout the City of Buffalo to collect funds for the program.
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Tue, Jul 30th 2013 12:40 pm
The Niagara Junior Purple Eagles Gary Hill Memorial Scholarship Committee has announced Mark Grozio, Antonio Guerrucci, Adam Stanczyk and Stephen Zafuto as the 2013 scholarship recipients.
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Tue, Jul 30th 2013 12:25 pm
The Niagara River Anglers held the 29th annual bass fishing contest on the Lower Niagara River on July 27.
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Tue, Jul 30th 2013 11:45 am
HARBORcenter President John Koelmel today announced HARBORcenter will be the new home of Canisius College's Division I men's ice hockey program, beginning when the $172 million hockey and entertainment complex is completed in September 2014.
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Tue, Jul 30th 2013 11:45 am
"Sunday Night Football," television's No. 1 primetime program, kicks off the NFL's 2013 preseason schedule with the NFL/Hall of Fame Game this Sunday at 8 p.m., as Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys face second-year quarterback Ryan Tannehill, his new free agent wide receiver Mike Wallace, and the Miami Dolphins.
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Tue, Jul 30th 2013 11:45 am
Queen City Roller Girls' team The Lake Effect Furies has announced it was invited to play at the Women's Flat Track Derby Association Division 2 Playoffs in Kalamazoo, Mich., on Aug. 23-25.
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Fri, Jul 26th 2013 08:15 pm
The fifth annual Jason Raby Memorial 5K Race and one-mile Fun Walk is being held at Lewiston-Porter Senior High School on Saturday, July 27, at 11 a.m. The event will be held in honor of Jason Raby, who graduated from Lewiston-Porter High School in 2001 and suddenly passed away at the young age of 25 while playing basketball at Niagara University in 2008.
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Fri, Jul 26th 2013 02:40 pm
HARBORcenter President John Koelmel announced today that Nik Fattey was named vice president/director of hockey for HARBORcenter.
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Tue, Jul 23rd 2013 11:15 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation today announced the adoption of regulations governing the sport of falconry. The adopted regulations are in response to changes to the federal regulations governing the sport of falconry published by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Tue, Jul 23rd 2013 11:15 am
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier today announced the Sabres re-signed forward Luke Adam and goaltender Matt Hackett to one-year contracts.
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Sat, Jul 20th 2013 03:30 pm
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced Friday that the Sabres re-signed restricted free agents Brian Flynn and Nick Crawford.
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Sat, Jul 20th 2013 11:00 am
Last week, I told you a story about fellow Lower Niagara Moose member Ken Ashley, and his adventure of fishing the first time in his new fishing boat that he bought from Danny Nassioy. I mentioned how Ken embedded a hook in his leg after landing his first fish, trolling in circles, and confusing his wife, Jan.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2013 03:35 pm
Congratulations to Bob "Rizzo" Koshinski, vice president and general manager of WBBZ-TV, and host of "All Sports WNY," who was honored as the Buffalo Bisons "Italian American Man Of The Year" Thursday in pre-game ceremonies at Coca-Cola field.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2013 03:10 pm
Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course on Creek Road reported its latest hole in one this week. Golfer Michael Donovan got his hole in one on No. 2 at 162 yards.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2013 01:40 pm
Proposed changes to the current freshwater fishing regulations were announced July 8 by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2013 01:40 pm
The Town of Niagara will hold its annual Kids Fishing Day Experience on Saturday, July 20, at Elmer's Pond in Veterans Park, 7000 Lockport Road.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2013 01:30 pm
The Buffalo Sabres and the NHL today announced the team's 2013-14 regular-season schedule. The variable pricing designations and box office pricing for individual games will be released at a later date.
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Thu, Jul 18th 2013 05:30 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, along with the Niagara PAL and the Niagara Christian Basketball Program, announced the free "Reject Bullying" 3-on-3 youth basketball tournament. The tournament will be held at Niagara University's Kiernan Center on Saturday, Aug. 3, starting at 9 a.m.
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Wed, Jul 17th 2013 12:30 pm
HARBORcenter Development has announced an agreement was reached with Marriott International and Shaner Hotels to develop and operate the hotel facility at HARBORcenter in downtown Buffalo. The hotel property, which has been awarded a full-service Marriott franchise to be operated by Shaner Hotels, will be part of a $170 million multi-use hockey and entertainment complex in the Canalside District.
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Sat, Jul 13th 2013 11:20 am
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced Friday that the Sabres signed defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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Sat, Jul 13th 2013 07:00 am
Being a member of a Moose Lodge is something everyone should be a part of. The things they do locally for the community and on a national level would make your head spin.
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Sat, Jul 13th 2013 07:00 am
The Niagara River Anglers Association announces its annual Niagara River smallmouth bass contest will be held Saturday morning, July 27, at the Lewiston Landing.
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Tue, Jul 9th 2013 10:40 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced that registration is open for "Street HockeyFest 2013." The popular street hockey tournament is scheduled this year for Sunday, Aug. 25.
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Tue, Jul 9th 2013 07:00 am
The Buffalo Sabres will hold their annual summer development camp from July 10-12 at First Niagara Center. This will mark the second year in a row the ice will be installed during the summer and the development camp will be held at the home of the Sabres. Camp will conclude with "Sabres Summer Fan Fest," a day of hockey-themed entertainment on Buffalo's waterfront, on July 12, beginning at 3 p.m.
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Tue, Jul 9th 2013 12:50 am
The Buffalo Sabres have announced their 2013 preseason schedule. The team will play seven games, including three home games at First Niagara Center. Ticket information and pricing will be announced at a later date.
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Mon, Jul 8th 2013 10:05 am
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced Sunday that the Sabres acquired defenseman Henrik Tallinder from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for forward Riley Boychuk.
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Sat, Jul 6th 2013 11:25 am
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced Friday that the team agreed to terms with defenseman Alexander Sulzer on a one-year contract and defenseman Drew Bagnall on a multi-year, two-way contract.
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Fri, Jul 5th 2013 12:40 pm
The Buffalo Sabres have announced they will hold their annual summer development camp from July 10-12 at First Niagara Center. This will mark the second year in a row that the ice will be installed during the summer and the development camp will be held at the home of the Sabres. Camp will conclude with "Sabres Summer Fan Fest," a day of hockey-themed entertainment on Buffalo's waterfront, on July 12, beginning at 3 p.m.
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Thu, Jul 4th 2013 10:45 am
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced Wednesday the team has agreed to terms with forward Matt Ellis on a two-year, two-way contract.
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Wed, Jul 3rd 2013 10:40 am
On Tuesday, Buffalo Sabres head coach Ron Rolston announced Joe Sacco was named to an assistant coaching position with the team. Sacco will start in his new role on Rolston's staff immediately, joining fellow assistant coach Teppo Numminen.
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Mon, Jul 1st 2013 11:45 am
USA Hockey has announced that Michael Gilbert, Buffalo Sabres vice president of public and community relations, has been appointed as media relations liaison for Team USA at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, to be held in Sochi, Russia.
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Mon, Jul 1st 2013 11:45 am
The Buffalo Sabres selected a league-high 11 prospects, including seven forwards, three defensemen and a goaltender, at the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, which was held Sunday at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Buffalo also traded defenseman Andrej Sekera to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for defenseman Jamie McBain and a second-round pick (35th overall) in this year's draft.
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Sat, Jun 29th 2013 07:00 am
Whether you love to sail, or like to keep your feet on solid ground, the 14th Annual Jack Beatty Memorial Hospice Cruise and Clambake has something for everyone. The cruise and clambake is scheduled for July 12 at the historic Youngstown Yacht Club.
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Sat, Jun 29th 2013 07:00 am
A short while back, I wrote a story about doing some fishing for a couple of days with my son, Joe, at Chautauqua Lake in Chautauqua County. While we were having conversations, something popped in my head about walleye fishing. ...
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Sat, Jun 29th 2013 07:00 am
The Shawnee Sno-Chiefs Snowmobile Club in Niagara County was honored by the American Council of Snowmobile Associations as the Snowmobile Club of the Year at the 2013 International Snowmobile Congress in Green Bay on June 8.
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Sat, Jun 29th 2013 07:00 am
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School, as part of its Alumni Weekend for St. Mary's, Bishop Duffy, Madonna and N.C. high schools, will host its second annual 5K run/1.5K walk on Saturday, July 20, beginning at 10 a.m.
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