Wed, Sep 27th 2023 04:15 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced a jury has found 31-year-old Matthew R. Gerwitz of City of Tonawanda guilty of one count of murder in the second degree, six counts of attempted murder in the first degree (class "A-I" felonies), two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree (class "C" violent felonies) and three counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree (class "D" felonies).
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Wed, Sep 27th 2023 04:15 pm
At first glance, the new mobile produce markets on the University at Buffalo's North and South campuses appear to be just that: a place to buy fresh produce. But beyond the peaches, cherry tomatoes and red potatoes, there's much more going on.
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Wed, Sep 27th 2023 07:00 am
Seneca Gaming Corp. will have its third annual "Every Child Matters" walk in downtown Niagara Falls on Saturday, Sept. 30, joining communities across the U.S. and Canada in "a growing effort to bring understanding, awareness and healing to the abuse faced by generations of Indigenous children at residential schools that operated across both countries."
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Wed, Sep 27th 2023 07:00 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is proud to announce the remarkable achievements of its Guardian Angels Project, a grant-funded initiative dedicated to support individuals navigating the challenges of serious mental illness.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 05:00 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos and Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald announced the availability of free technical assistance for municipalities to protect public drinking water supplies through the Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2).
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 05:00 pm
Community Missions will once again present its annual Interfaith Community Prayer Service for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding. The event will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, at Bacon Memorial Presbyterian Church, 166 59th St., Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 03:45 pm
Old Falls Street USA will host the 13th Annual Oktoberfest from 1-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, on the Convention Center block between First and Third streets. This fall tradition will feature live music, authentic German cuisine and beer, and kid-friendly activities. The German American Musicians will take the stage from 2-8 p.m.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 03:30 pm
Traveling can be blissful, inspiring and restorative. Traveling with kids - let's face it - can be challenging. AAA travel advisers say with enough planning and creativity, traveling with kids can be successful, not stressful!
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 03:30 pm
Prepare to be swept away by an enthralling holiday spectacle as Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino welcomes Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland to the Seneca Niagara Event Center on Friday, Dec. 8 (2 and 8 p.m.) Tickets go on sale at noon Friday, Sept. 29.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 03:30 pm
One of the Great Pumpkin Farm's most popular events, the annual World Pumpkin Weigh-off, takes place this weekend as part of the farm's 28th annual Fall Festival.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 03:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York Power Authority board of trustees approved more than $1.5 million in funding awards under the Western New York Power Proceeds program to Northland Workforce Training Center and Top Seedz, a Buffalo-based organic food company, designed to spur nearly $9 million in capital investments and support 53 jobs — with 11 of those jobs newly created.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 03:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul congratulated Mark Wendel on being named the new president of Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. Wendel will lead the state entity that supports and promotes the creation of infrastructure and public activities at Canalside and the Outer Harbor in Buffalo and work to attract critical mass, private investment and enhance the enjoyment of the waterfront for residents and tourists in Western New York.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 02:25 pm
Platinum-certified, Grammy-nominated artist and songwriter Anne Wilson announced three all-new tracks, coming Friday and packaged together as "REBEL (The Beginning)," to launch her new chapter fusing the country and Christian genres.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 02:25 pm
Eight-time Grammy Award-winning superstar Carrie Underwood released "Denim & Rhinestones (Deluxe Edition)" on Friday, featuring six new tracks - five brand-new songs including the beautifully aching "Drunk And Hungover" written by Nicolle Galyon, Hillary Lindsey and Jordan Reynolds; Underwood's current song on country radio, "Out Of That Truck"; plus, a special live version of "She Don't Know," recorded live from Underwood's 43-city arena tour, "The Denim & Rhinestones Tour."
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 02:25 pm
"Dancing with the Stars" returns for an all-new star-studded season. Co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, the series returns to ABC with an expanded season 32, featuring 14 new celebrities who are ready to hit the ballroom floor for their first live performance premiering Tuesday, Sept. 26.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 02:25 pm
The University at Buffalo department of music presents the Belcea Quartet, one of Europe's finest string quartets, to perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, in UB's Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 02:25 pm
We are starting 2024 at Fallsview Casino Resort with more entertainment. Walk Off The Earth lands at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on Jan. 13, R&B group Boyz II Men on Feb. 21, and Justin Willman brings his "Magic For Humans in Person Tour" to the Avalon Theatre on Feb. 24.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 02:25 pm
Kleinhans Music Hall welcomes A.J. Croce's "Croce Plays Croce 50th Anniversary Tour" to the Main Hall at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 02:25 pm
Community Missions will hold its second annual blessing of the animals from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. this Saturday morning at 1570 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 02:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced more than 48,000 New York state military families will now be able to receive child care fee assistance that covers 15,000 state-licensed child care providers.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 01:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the Western New York Council on Occupational Safety and Health (WNYCOSH) was awarded a federal grant totaling $179,912. The award was provided through the U.S. Department of Labor's Susan Harwood Training Grant program dedicated to making workers aware of their rights and supporting efforts to recognize and prevent workplace safety and health hazards.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 01:40 pm
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection and Division of Licensing Services have released guidance to help consumers navigate the process of purchasing hearing aids.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 01:40 pm
The First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston will host "Kids Night Out" from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at the church.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 01:40 pm
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced $700,000 is available to New York's farmers markets through the second round of the Farmers' Market Resiliency Grant program.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 01:40 pm
Winter weather can be unpredictable, but heating bills don't have to be. Through the National Fuel budget plan, customers can better manage winter heating costs by spreading bills out evenly throughout the year.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 01:40 pm
For some boaters, fall is the best time for boating. Summer's steamy days have surrendered to more comfortable temperatures, angling improves, and winds are stronger for sailing. It's also time to embrace extra boating safety efforts for the season and look ahead to how you're going to store your boat this winter.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 01:40 pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer and laughs as we celebrate the timeless classic, "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," with a special screening of the film followed by a live conversation and Q&A with Chevy Chase, and his wife Jayni.
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Mon, Sep 25th 2023 06:10 pm
It's National Drive Electric Week (Sept. 22 to Oct. 1), and AAA has tips for drivers before they get behind the wheel of an electric vehicle (EV). The first time driving an EV might be surprising and overwhelming, but AAA has an easy way to remember what you need to know. It's important to manage your CARBs (not a carburetor or the food) when it comes to EV driving to help avoid a "sugar" overload on the new technology but will also keep you craving more.
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Mon, Sep 25th 2023 06:10 pm
Three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar Tim McGraw's highly anticipated headline 2024 "Standing Room Only Tour" is about to get even bigger, with the announcement of 11 new dates, including a stop at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on May 4, 2024.
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Mon, Sep 25th 2023 06:00 pm
Multi-platinum trio Lady A kicks off new creative chapter with the release of nostalgic yet fresh track, "Love You Back" (BMLG Records).
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Mon, Sep 25th 2023 05:55 pm
Revered for his gutsy, blues-based vocals and soulful songwriting, Paul Rodgers is a musical innovator who has successfully reinvented himself over the course of a five-decade career. He is best known for his work with the iconic bands Free, Bad Company, and The Firm, featuring Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page. Today, Rodgers continues building his legacy with "Midnight Rose," an album of all-new, original material. The project, out on Sun Records, will be his first solo studio release in nearly 25 years.
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Mon, Sep 25th 2023 05:55 pm
Leading up to the Oct. 13 release of their upcoming album, "Jesus Music," the award-winning sibling trio CAIN drops the song of the same name. Accompanied by a uniquely created music video, "Jesus Music" (listen here) celebrates the songs of many artists who have not only impacted and influenced CAIN, but have created life-changing and unforgettable songs about Jesus. Click here to preorder the album.
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Mon, Sep 25th 2023 05:35 pm
Beginning Oct. 2, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will introduce expanded in-office podiatry clinics, facilitated by Dr. Michael Merletti, DPM. The clinics will be conducted from noon to 4 p.m. every other Monday within the general surgery office, "marking a strategic move to provide patients direct access to specialized podiatric care."
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Mon, Sep 25th 2023 05:30 pm
The Niagara County Youth Bureau is accepting applications for funding through a grant it has received from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services related to "Youth Sports and Education Funding" and "Youth Team Sports." Funding for the new program year begins Oct. 1, 2023, and continues through Sept. 30, 2024.
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Mon, Sep 25th 2023 05:30 pm
Mark Laurrie, superintendent of Niagara Falls City School District, is working with the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, and nine other superintendents from across the country to improve the health and well-being of students, families and educators nationwide.
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Mon, Sep 25th 2023 05:30 pm
The Christ Redemption Tabernacle Church has been awarded $100,000 from the City of Niagara Falls for facility improvements to the building located at 339 22nd St. Mayor Robert Restaino announced the award with Bishop Kevin Dobbs.
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Mon, Sep 25th 2023 05:30 pm
Legislator Jesse Gooch and Deputy Director of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Myrla Gibbons Doxey honored students from the Orleans and Niagara Career and Technical Centers' graphic communications programs at Tuesday's meeting of the County Legislature.
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Mon, Sep 25th 2023 05:25 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the addition of Dr. Erik Freeland, D.O., to its orthopaedic team. NFMMC stated, "Freeland, a member of the UB Orthopedic group, is renowned for his expertise in treating foot and ankle disorders with both nonoperative and operative techniques."
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Mon, Sep 25th 2023 05:25 pm
The Griefshare support group will meet for 11 weeks at Colonial Heights Free Methodist Church.
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Mon, Sep 25th 2023 05:25 pm
Sophia Brielle Benintende of Williamsville was a fierce, philanthropic 9-year-old girl who bravely fought an aggressive and rare type of cancer called Ewing sarcoma. Sophia passed away on May 9, after an extraordinarily courageous two-year battle. Her passion for helping others continues to live on through her nonprofit pediatric cancer organization, Sophia the Fierce Inc.
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