Tue, Jul 25th 2023 07:00 am
On Monday, Sheriff Michael Filicetti announced the culmination of the week-long "Building Bridges" program. This partnership between the Niagara County Sheriff's Office and the Niagara Falls Police Department was created in an effort to have youth and law enforcement officers interact in a positive environment.
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Tue, Jul 25th 2023 07:00 am
It is "Halloween in July" this coming Friday night at the Ransomville Speedway, as fans and drivers are encouraged to wear their best costumes.
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Tue, Jul 25th 2023 07:00 am
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens' popular dining event, "Courses in the Conservatory," returns for a fresh, summer, upscale spin on a farm-to-table dining experience from 5-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 06:35 pm
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced applications are open to New York organizations for the FreshConnect CSA for SNAP program. This program will help to give Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants in New York increased access to weekly shares of fresh, locally grown produce through community-supported agriculture (CSA) initiatives by defraying up to half the cost, while also lending additional support to New York's farmers and producers.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 06:35 pm
On Friday, dancing pop-violin sensation Lindsey Stirling released her cover of Led Zeppelin's rock anthem "Kashmir" via Lindseystomp Music.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 06:35 pm
Erie County Medical Center has again been recognized by the Lown Institute for outstanding social responsibility, receiving an "A" grade on the 2023-24 Lown Institute Hospitals Index. ECMC achieved this honor through strong performance across metrics of health equity, patient outcomes, and value of care, out of more than 3,600 hospitals nationwide.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 01:40 pm
Be ready to embark on a nostalgic journey as Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino welcomes the legendary LeAnn Rimes for a mesmerizing performance in the Seneca Allegany Event Center on Saturday, Oct. 28 (7 p.m.). Tickets go on sale at noon on Friday, July 28.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 01:35 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital (MSMH) recently appointed Lindsay Gubala, B.S.N., R.N., to serve as the manager of the hospital's emergency department. She is a 20-year veteran of the hospital and holds a bachelor of science in nursing degree from Roberts Wesleyan College, and an associate degree in nursing from Niagara County Community College.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 01:00 pm
The Kingdom Bound Festival, one of the largest and longest-running Christian music festivals in North America, is set to return to Western New York's Six Flags Darien Lake on July 24-26 for the annual three-day music festival. Tickets and accommodation packages are available at www.KingdomBound.org. The event is presented by Houghton University.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 01:00 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 28-year-old Victor M. Cramer-Williams, also known as "Bookie," of Buffalo, was sentenced his morning before Erie County Court Judge James Bargnesi to 20 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 01:00 pm
Expectant and young families are invited to attend one of three Healthy Baby Festival events hosted by Catholic Charities Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program this August. The festivals are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 1 at Allen Park in Jamestown; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 2 at Mang Park in Kenmore; and noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 4 - all at Hyde Park splash pad in Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 01:00 pm
VA Western New York Healthcare System will host a PACT Act screening and enrollment event on Tuesday, July 25, at 1300 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls. Representatives from the following programs will be in attendance:
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 01:00 pm
At approximately 7:34 p.m. Sunday a 14-year-old male was struck by a car at the Niagara Falls Motel at the 8700 block of Niagara Falls Boulevard The teen was transported to John R. Oishei Children's Hospital of Buffalo, where he was listed as in critical condition.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 01:00 pm
Eight Days of Hope (EDOH) wrapped up serving the Lovejoy District in Buffalo on Saturday, where over 1,700 volunteers helped 475 families with free home repairs.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 01:00 pm
Ontario, Canada-bred international rock favorite Thousand Foot Krutch reignites for its first new project in over six years, this time with the help of several of its musical peers. The album, titled "The End Is Where We Begin: Reignited," includes newly recorded performances morphed with the original tracks from the band's hugely successful independent recording, "The End Is Where We Begin."
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 01:00 pm
Worship collective Jesus Culture has released their new album, "Why Not Right Now?." The 14-song project, recorded live in Costa Mesa, California, is the group's latest project since 2020's two-volume "Church." Celebrating Friday's album release, a music video for "Let People Sing," led by worship leader Chris McClarney, accompanied the album.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 01:00 pm
On Friday, award-winning songwriter and worship leader Tiffany Hudson released her solo debut, "Hidden Here." A member of the Grammy Award-winning group Elevation Worship and a worship leader at Elevation Church, Hudson is behind songs such as "Graves Into Gardens" and "More Than Able," many from the Grammy-winning project "Old Church Basement," among others.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 01:00 pm
Internationally recognized praise and worship band Planetshakers globally released internationally anticipated full-length album "Show Me Your Glory," on Friday, from Venture3Media (V3M).
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 01:00 pm
On Friday, Life.Church Worship released its newest album, "Sing As One." The 18-track project is a bold invitation to the global Church to unite as one body of believers to offer praise to God and declare his power and goodness to the world.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 01:00 pm
BEC Recordings, on Friday, announced Grammy- nominated artist and songwriter Rhett Walker joined the label family. Additionally, Walker's first single with BEC, titled "Man on the Middle Cross," is out and available on all digital platforms.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 01:00 pm
With an astounding 60 million career streams and 6 million "Likes" on TikTok, the wait is over for new music from Stephen Stanley. His debut album, titled "Divided Frame Of Mind" (Capitol CMG), is out, offering 14 songs full of raw honesty and purpose, all entwined with his unique yet distinctive sound.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 01:00 pm
Calling Niagara County residents of all ages!: The Council for Older Adults (COA) in Niagara County, in collaboration with D'Youville School of Pharmacy, invites all Niagara County residents to attend a free brown bag medication checkup event.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 01:00 pm
Niagara University welcomed 40 pre-kindergarten and high school students to campus in July during two summer camps hosted by the university's Levesque Institute for Civic Engagement.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 01:00 pm
Incoming freshmen Valentina Krajacic and Eoin Potwin, and Niagara University junior Gabriella Cole, are the 2023 recipients of the university's Merani Scholarship, a collaboration between Niagara and the Merani Hotel Group to provide opportunities for high-level experiential learning in the hospitality industry. The students will receive an annual scholarship of $7,500 and paid rotating internships at Merani properties.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 01:00 pm
For the 13th consecutive year, current NFL players have voted to determine the top 100 players in the NFL. Produced by NFL Films, the series gives an inside look at the stars around the league entering the 2023 season.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 01:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced the availability of $20 million to improve the state's emergency communications systems through the State Interoperable Communications Grant Targeted program, which reimburses eligible counties across the state for various activities associated with emergency communication systems.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 01:00 pm
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) on Friday introduced the Community News and Small Business Support Act alongside Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA). This bill utilizes tax credits to address the decline of local news organizations and support small businesses.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 12:20 pm
Grand Island Supervisor John Whitney will resign from office effective Friday, Aug. 4.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 07:00 am
The 17th annual Paddles Up Niagara is gearing up for another good run in the Niagara River on Saturday, July 29.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 07:00 am
Lower Niagara Moose Lodge 584 recently announced the presentation of scholarships and cash awards to Lewiston-Porter High School Class of 2023 members.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 07:00 am
Lewiston-Porter Middle School announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the fourth quarter marking period of the 2022-23 academic year.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 07:00 am
Lewiston-Porter High School announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the fourth quarter marking period of the 2022-23 academic year.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 07:00 am
Edward Town Middle School announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the fourth quarter marking period of the 2022-23 academic year.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 07:00 am
MVP Health Care, Town of Porter and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) on Friday announced a partnership to bring an outdoor Fitness Court to Porter on the Lake. The Fitness Court, located at 3025 Dietz Road, will open at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 07:00 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on Friday announced the appointment of Dr. Thomas Latuga as the interim director of pharmacy.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 07:00 am
Congressman Brian Higgins on Friday announced $588,125 in federal funding for Western New York awarded through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's preparedness grant programs.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 07:00 am
The yearly rabies vaccine distribution for wildlife populations in Erie County is scheduled to start in early August.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 07:00 am
Jerome P. Maillet, chairperson for this year's Lions Homemade Arts and Crafts Festival, announced this year's theme is "Handcrafted." The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 29-30, on the grounds of the Wilson Historical Society, 375 Lake St.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 07:00 am
Newfane-based children's author Diana Tuorto will host a children's horse craft and book signing at Artisan Alley (2714 Main St., Newfane) during Newfane Gazebo Concert Night, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 26.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 07:00 am
The 2023 edition of the Niagara County Fair opens Wednesday, Aug. 2, for five days of fun at the fairgrounds, 4467 Lake Ave., Lockport.
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