Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 12:45 pm
The Niagara Regional Theatre Guild will present what it called a heartwarming, romantic comedy musical, "The Baker's Wife," Nov. 3-19 at the Ellicott Creek Playhouse, 550 Ellicott Creek, Tonawanda.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 12:45 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.55, down 5 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.80. The New York state average is $3.78, down 3 cents from a week ago. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.67.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 12:45 pm
Tops Friendly Markets will once again offer military personnel and their immediate families an 11% discount off of their grocery bill this Veterans Day. This marks the 11th year Tops has been extending this discount to military personnel and their families. Since its inception, the Veterans Day discount has saved veterans and their families more than $781,000.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 12:45 pm
Some 1,500 school board members and other school district leaders from throughout New York will gather in Buffalo this week at the New York State School Boards Association's Annual Convention and Education Expo to immerse themselves in such timely issues as school safety, student mental health, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, teacher shortages and more.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 12:45 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced a statewide multiagency effort to help prevent what it called "returnable container schemes that defraud the state of millions of dollars each year.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 12:45 pm
On Monday, Congress members Joe Morelle, Brian Higgins, Nick Langworthy, Marc Molinaro, Claudia Tenney and Brandon Williams announced approval of the New York Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Technology Innovation Corridor (NY SMART I-Corridor) application for the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) program.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 12:45 pm
The 2023 season has officially concluded for the SANY New York/Burris Racing go-kart program at the Ransomville Speedway, with the annual awards banquet on Sunday afternoon at the Ransomville Firehall.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 12:45 pm
Niagara Pride is calling on local LGBTQ+ providers and community organizations to be part of the #WNYPrideNetworkForSocialGood. This Niagara Pride initiative will focus on ways LGBTQ+ organizations can unite to build bridges with other groups and agencies in order to improve Western New York.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 12:45 pm
The Friends of the Youngstown Free Library will host its annual fall book sale from the evening of Thursday, Nov. 2, through the afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Red Brick School Village Center gym, 240 Lockport St.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 07:00 am
The board of associates of Mount St. Mary's Hospital is sponsoring its annual Tony Guthrie pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Lewiston No. 1 firehall on North Sixth Street in the Village of Lewiston.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 07:00 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the community at the annual awards dinner, to be held at Niagara Falls Convention Center on Thursday, Nov. 9.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 07:00 am
A giant Halloween reaper has taken over the second-floor outdoor deck at the Brickyard Brewing Company, spooking the staff and pleasing the patrons. Check it out at 436 Center St., Lewiston.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 07:00 am
Each year, Halloween is traditionally celebrated with trick-or-treating and parties - and candy and drinks. Unfortunately, the night often includes drunk drivers on the streets and distracted drivers as well. The Lewiston Police Department will have extra patrols on policing our ghouls and goblins. Here are some tips for you to keep Halloween safe.
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Sat, Oct 21st 2023 05:30 pm
Shortly before 8 p.m. last night, in the 1100 block of 19th Street, a 26-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to his arm and midsection. He was brought to NFMMC and then transported to ECMC for non-life-threatening injuries.
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Sat, Oct 21st 2023 05:10 pm
A select few senior students at Niagara University's Holzschuh College of Business were congratulated on their academic efforts at the recent Everett W. Ockerman recognition luncheon.
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Sat, Oct 21st 2023 05:00 pm
Oct. 21 is National Move Over Day, recognized on the third Saturday of October every year. This year, it comes just weeks after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed "Move Over" legislation into law that expands New York's "Slow Down/Move Over" requirement. The expansion includes disabled vehicles that are parked on the shoulder of a controlled access highway or parkway, requiring drivers to exercise caution when approaching a disabled vehicle.
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Sat, Oct 21st 2023 05:00 pm
Inspired by the recent highlight of events leading to not keeping Buffalo a secret, local filmmaker Khalil Carr has allowed for the return of Buffalo's Fashion Week after a year of absence.
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Sat, Oct 21st 2023 07:00 am
On a rainy autumn day on Grand Island, people look either to cocoon inside or to find an indoor activity for themselves and their families.
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Sat, Oct 21st 2023 07:00 am
The Town of Grand Island cordially invites veterans, family members and friends to attend the Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Veterans Park Memorial Wall located at 1717 Bedell Road.
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Sat, Oct 21st 2023 07:00 am
Members of the public who planned to speak their minds against mega warehouses and for zoning revisions were thrown for a loop at the start of the Oct. 16 Town Board meeting. A vote on proposed zoning revisions was destined to be tabled, not voted upon as expected.
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Sat, Oct 21st 2023 07:00 am
It's with deep sympathy that I announce the passing of Mrs. Lillian Wosilait.
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Sat, Oct 21st 2023 07:00 am
All the candidates for office in the Town of Grand Island, who are on the Nov. 7 general election ballot, have accepted an invitation to participate in the inaugural candidates forum.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 06:20 pm
The Niagara County Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, in partnership with the Community Network of Care (CNOC) for Children & Families in Niagara County, is excited to announce the release of a new smartphone application. This app will serve as an innovative way for the department to connect with Niagara County residents, quickly providing information and resources to anyone with a smartphone.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 06:20 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 36-year-old Vincent E. Smith of Niagara Falls pleaded guilty this morning before Erie County Court Judge James Bargnesi to one count of attempted criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree (class "D" felony).
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 06:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 36 public-use airports across New York will receive approximately $49 million for strategic infrastructure enhancements that, her team said, "will enhance safety, facilitate innovation, leverage existing resources, advance business development, and promote sustainability and resiliency."
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 04:30 pm
With an influx of refugees into Western New York and the economic challenges faced by many families, Colvin Cleaners has seen a much-earlier increase in calls for coats this year as it prepares for its annual "Coats 4 Kids" "Live Drives" to collect much-needed, gently used, or new winter coats, jackets, gloves, hats and scarves for toddlers to young adults and families in need this winter season.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 04:15 pm
"Strike-Out Cancer," the Grand Island Relay For Life's 16th annual "Bowl For A Cure!" bowl-a-thon, basket raffle and 50/50 will take place at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, at Mallwitz's Island Lanes, 1887 Whitehaven Road.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 04:05 pm
The Island Hair Studio and Barbershop is hosting a food drive from now until Nov. 17. This food drive is accepting nonperishable items. All donations can be dropped off inside the salon, and the proceeds will be given to the local Neighbor's Foundation of Grand Island.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 04:00 pm
As the Buffalo Bills enter week seven of the regular season, fans are not particularly impressed with the path the team has been on this season.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 03:55 pm
The Oxy Aquatic Center at Niagara University was abuzz with excited swimmers and families this past Friday, Oct. 13, for the season opener dual swim meet against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. The Bonnies are a long-time "Little Three" rival of the Purple Eagles.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 03:20 pm
The Niagara University women's soccer team ran quick to the opposite team's goalie. When the ball was getting kicked around, Niagara University women were there. They stayed on top of the game. They kicked hard and strong and ran fast and long. They controlled the ball for the whole game.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 03:10 pm
Esporta Fitness in Niagara Falls has experienced an abundance of people racing to get fit for the holidays. Whether this is because more food people are eating or the start of school, gyms are starting to see more activity.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 02:45 pm
From June to October, Pendleton Town Hall hosts the local farmers and art market where vendors can connect to community members. The market occurs every Sunday and features various vendors from the area.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 02:25 pm
Leading school assemblies followed by evening, full-production concerts coast-to-coast, Indiana-based pop/rock band Attaboy releases the danceable pop track "Golden" from Radiate Music at digital and streaming outlets globally via www.attaboyonline.com/golden.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 02:25 pm
Grammy-nominated and Stellar Award-winning Jekalyn Carr releases her new self-titled album, "JEKALYN," via WayNorth Music. "JEKALYN" is preceded by the Billboard Gospel National Airplay No. 1 single, "I Believe God," and is available now wherever music is sold and streamed. "I Believe God," marks Carr's seventh career No. 1 on both Billboard and Mediabase radio charts.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 02:25 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced $284,913 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Justice to support several public safety initiatives in Western New York.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 02:25 pm
Saturday, Oct. 28, marks the 25th annual National Drug Take Back Day hosted by the Drug Enforcement Administration. As this day approaches Tops Friendly Markets would like to remind the community that all 54 of its pharmacy locations are approved drop-off locations for prescription drugs.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 02:25 pm
Tops Friendly Markets announced the kickoff of its annual "Free Gas & Groceries Campaign," which will run Oct. 22 through Nov. 4 at all participating Tops locations.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 02:25 pm
"Murder Runs in the Family," a comedy whodunit, will be on stage Nov. 17 and 18 in the Performing Arts Center at Cardinal O'Hara High School in the Town of Tonawanda.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 02:25 pm
On Oct. 18, at 7:26 p.m., the Niagara County Sheriff's Office dispatch center received a call reporting a house fire at 6988 Jennifer Court in the Town of Wheatfield.
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