Wed, Mar 6th 2024 07:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has launched New York's first training stipend program for volunteer firefighters.
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Wed, Mar 6th 2024 07:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state parks and historic sites will host a range of events and activities to celebrate the rare total solar eclipse passing through Western New York, the Finger Lakes and the Adirondacks on April 8.
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Wed, Mar 6th 2024 07:15 pm
New York state and the Internal Revenue Service have created a new program that allows eligible New Yorkers to e-file their federal and state personal income tax returns for free. The program allows taxpayers to save hundreds of dollars on tax preparation fees.
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Wed, Mar 6th 2024 07:15 pm
You want to know how Diamond-selling superstar Brian Kelley lives? Turn up the dial on "Tennessee Truth" out May 10.
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Wed, Mar 6th 2024 07:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul and civic tech nonprofit Code for America announced the March 12 launch date for a new tool aimed at making it easier for eligible New Yorkers to file their taxes at no cost.
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Wed, Mar 6th 2024 07:15 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced has received a $15,000 grant from Fidelis Care. This donation is part of $315,000 in grant funding awarded by Fidelis Care to fight food insecurity across the state.
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Wed, Mar 6th 2024 07:15 pm
The Niagara County Department of Employment and Training will be holding its next career fair on Wednesday, March 13, at the Kenan Center Arena in Lockport for those seeking employment. Approximately 60 companies with open positions have signed up to take part.
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Wed, Mar 6th 2024 01:00 pm
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello, R-C-Niagara Falls, on Wednesday, officially announced he is seeking reelection to the New York State Assembly, working to once again earn the support of the Erie and Niagara county residents he represents.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2024 06:00 pm
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced his district office, previously located in downtown Buffalo, has relocated to 1485 Niagara St., between Bird Avenue and Potomac Avenue.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2024 04:45 pm
The Wilson Central School District announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and commendable achievement rolls for the second quarter marking period of the 2023-24 academic year.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2024 04:35 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 33-year-old Bryant Ziegler Jr. of Buffalo was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge Suzanne Maxwell Barnes to 25 years in prison followed by four years of post-release supervision.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2024 04:35 pm
In celebration of Women in Construction Week, the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs is joining the Buffalo Employment and Training Center and Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction to host Women and Girls Construction Career Exploration Day on Thursday, March 7.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2024 04:00 pm
Crunchyroll announced the English dub for "Dragon Ball Super" has been made available on its streaming service starting today.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2024 01:25 pm
The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) and American Public Gardens Association (Association) are awarding support to 26 public gardens and their community partners engaging in urban agriculture, food-growing, and related education work.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2024 01:25 pm
Emily Blunt, Cynthia Erivo, America Ferrera, Sally Field, Ryan Gosling, Ariana Grande, Ben Kingsley, Melissa McCarthy, Issa Rae, Tim Robbins, Steven Spielberg, Mary Steenburgen, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlize Theron, Christoph Waltz and Forest Whitaker will present at the 96th Oscars, executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producers Molly McNearney and Katy Mullan announced today.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2024 12:45 pm
The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo recently selected Steven Bremer to be its new director of buildings, properties and central services.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2024 12:45 pm
One of the most dynamic performers in entertainment is coming to Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. The legendary Donny Osmond will perform in the Seneca Niagara Event Center at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 13. Tickets on sale at noon on Friday, March 8.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2024 12:45 pm
Fallsview Casino Resort is gearing up for our "Hot Summer Concert Series" at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino starting Victoria Day weekend.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2024 12:45 pm
Niagara County Legislator Tony Nemi has graduated from the County Government Institute (CGI), the preeminent certification and education program for county officials in New York state. CGI is a joint educational program between the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) and the Cornell University Community and Regional Development Institute.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2024 12:45 pm
Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Corp.'s Center for Occupational and Environmental Medicine and its Center for Hepatology Care were each awarded $250,000 for a total of $500,000 in grant funding from Erie County and the Erie County Department of Health to aid in the community's response to the opioid crisis.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2024 12:45 pm
In honor of National Consumer Protection Week, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the Office of Consumer Services at the New York State Department of Public Service - the staff arm of the Public Service Commission - and the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection assisted 276,000 New York households with a variety of consumer protection matters, returning nearly $9.7 million to consumers in 2023.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2024 09:35 am
Clean out your garage and donate your used/excess sports gear: Lewiston-Porter Youth Football & Cheer is partnering with Leveling the Playing Field to run a used gear collection drive. Consider dropping off your new or unused equipment to support kids in Western New York practice and play the sports they love!
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Tue, Mar 5th 2024 09:25 am
The Regional Revitalization Partnership (RRP) - a partnership between Empire State Development, local governments, and a host of Western New York foundations - recently launched its effort to breathe new life into Niagara Falls' treasured City Market.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2024 09:00 am
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston voted Monday to prohibit new, dedicated self-storage facilities - though they left the door open for storage as an accessory use.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2024 05:35 pm
At approximately 9:30 p.m. Sunday night, Niagara Falls Police responded to the 1100 block of 19th Street, when they heard shots being fired as they were investigating an unrelated call a few blocks away.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2024 05:10 pm
CBS announced today that Austin Stowell has been cast as young Leroy Jethro Gibbs in the new drama "NCIS: Origins," which has previously been ordered to series for the 2024-25 broadcast season.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2024 05:10 pm
On Friday, award-winning hitmaker Jeremy Camp released "Deeper Waters," the title track to his 14th studio album, out Friday, May 17, via Capitol CMG.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2024 04:40 pm
Driving while battling the urge to fall asleep is a familiar feeling for many. However, soon-to-be-published research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals the shocking lethality of drowsy driving.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2024 03:55 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns announced his office will conduct "Passports on the Move" outreach events in March at select AAA Travel and Insurance Centers throughout Erie County. This community event is for first-time passport applicants only. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the Erie County clerk's outreach center at 716-858-8864.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2024 03:55 pm
Award-winning actor, singer and comedian Jamie Foxx will make his return as host and executive producer of the hit interactive music game show "Beat Shazam" alongside his daughter, producer and activist Corinne Foxx, who will return as co-host and deejay.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2024 03:55 pm
Two out of five New Yorkers with children report that they or an adult member of their household decided to forgo employment outside of their home due to child care, according to survey data from Cornell University's 2023 Empire State Poll.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2024 03:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Treasury have approved New York's Section 1332 State Innovation Waiver application to expand the Essential Plan, a public health insurance program offered through the NY State of Health, to New Yorkers with incomes up to 250% of the Federal Poverty Line, $37,650 annual income for an individual.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2024 02:05 pm
Perry's Ice Cream Company Inc., a Great Lakes regional brand and upstate New York's No. 1 ice cream, introduces six new ice cream flavors in time for summer. Included in the 2024 lineup are three new retail flavors and three new three-gallon flavors for scoop shop and restaurant customers. The latest introductions will debut this month and are available for purchase online across the continental U.S.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2024 02:05 pm
Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Niagara County will receive $3.2 million for the Niagara County Business Park in the Town of Cambria under the Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York (FAST NY) grant program.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2024 02:05 pm
Artist Judith Light demonstrates art composition techniques at Friday's Niagara Arts Guild meeting. The meeting begins promptly at 7 p.m. at the Dale Association, 33 Ontario St., Lockport.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2024 02:05 pm
Gordon Ramsay will welcome famed hospitality industry leader and TV personality Lisa Vanderpump to season two of FOX's high-stakes competition series, "Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars," premiering Wednesday, May 22 (9 p.m. ET/PT), it was announced today by Allison Wallach, president of unscripted programming, FOX Entertainment.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2024 02:05 pm
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Friendly Markets is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program to support Western New York-area high school seniors aspiring to have careers in the food service, hospitality, and culinary arts industries.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2024 02:05 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) announced the addition of nurse practitioner Margaret A. Desmarais, R.N. M.S.N. F.NP. B.C. C.A.R.N.-AP, to its team at Golisano Primary Care. With more than 30 years of experience in nursing and health care, Desmarais is now accepting new patients.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2024 02:05 pm
Four members of the department of music recently went piano-shopping - in New York City and Vienna, Austria - to select two new pianos for the "Slee Visiting Artists Series" and other concerts at UB.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2024 02:05 pm
On March 4 at 2:44 a.m., Niagara County Sheriff's Office Deputy M. Drake attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Hyde Park Boulevard and Witmer Road in the Town of Niagara.
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