The Buffalo Sabres and the NHL today announced the team's 2017-18 regular-season schedule. Ticket pricing information for individual home games will be released at a later date.

Zealous Western New York hockey fans will try and attempt to break the Guinness World Record for longest hockey game played - and raise money for Roswell Park Cancer Institute - as part of the 11 Day Power Play.

Preparations are underway for the annual program for Niagara County young women between the ages of 17-21. The Niagara County Peach Queen receives a scholarship and represents the Lewiston Kiwanis Club and Peach Queen program throughout her year of service.

The message to Gov. Andrew C. Cuomo is loud and clear: "Don't let Apex gamble with our air base."

At the beginning of a recent phone interview with Maggie Lawson, her assistant said, "Hey, Josh, you're on with the wonderful Miss Maggie." His description wasn't wrong.

The Kingdom Bound Festival, one of the nation's largest and longest-running Christian music festivals, is set to return to Darien Lake Theme and Water Park this summer. The 31st annual festival takes place July 26-29 with more than 40,000 attendees from across the U.S. and Canada expected to attend.

Assemblymen Angelo J. Morinello, R-Niagara Falls, and Mickey Kearns, D-West Seneca, have joined forces to champion legislation (A.8535) that would ensure money generated from the use of the Grand Island bridges remains in the community.

Local nonprofit organizations are encouraged to submit work projects in need of volunteer labor for the 25th annual United Way Day of Caring, to be held Aug. 16. The largest one-day volunteer event in Western New York is expected to draw thousands of volunteers in celebration of the organization's 100th anniversary and as a way to assist area agencies.

J. Fitzgerald Group, a full-service integrated marketing communications company serving local, regional and international clients, has announced the selection of six regional nonprofit organizations that will receive free advertising and marketing services as part of the only CreateAthon event in Western New York.

KeyBank has been recognized by Points of Light, the world's largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, as one of the most community-minded companies in the U.S. In addition to honoring Key on the 2017 Civic 50 list, Points of Light also designated KeyBank a 2017 sector leader in financials.

Pegula Sports and Entertainment Owner and CEO Kim Pegula on Wednesday announced the creation of PicSix Creative, a full-service, Buffalo- and Florida-based agency that will provide award-winning creative, marketing and communications services.

Ballet dancer extraordinaire Misty Copeland, the first African-American principal ballerina in the history of American Ballet Theatre, will be a guest judge on the July 18 and 25 episodes of NBC's new, high-rated competition series "World of Dance."

The Buffalo Sabres will host the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, Oct. 5.

Earlier this week, Republican New York State Sen. Rob Ortt announced the New York State Senate passed legislation that would make an infrastructure tax credit available to those affected by flooding along Lake Ontario and other coastal communities across the state.

Grammy Award-winning, Golden Globe nominee Chris Cornell's official music video for his song "The Promise" was released Tuesday morning by Survival Pictures. "The Promise" was Cornell's last release prior to his passing.

Thirteen-year-old singer/songwriter and "America's Got Talent" 2016 champion Grace VanderWaal has released her infectious new song "Moonlight" today.

A bomb investigation at Artpark in Lewiston delayed the start of the 54•40/Randy Bachman concert by more than two hours on Tuesday.

Empire State Development and the City of Buffalo on Tuesday announced the Central Terminal Restoration Corp. (CTRC) will welcome the Urban Land Institute (ULI) advisory panel to conduct a weeklong analysis of potential reuses of the Central Terminal starting Monday, June 26. The comprehensive review of future options for the iconic property at 495 Paderewski St., and related parcels, will be complete by June 30.

The Lewiston Community Lions recently welcomed their newest member, Lion Robert Nichols. He has been a member of the Lewiston community for more than 20 years, and has volunteered on various boards and service organizations, including the Lewiston Lions.

The annual return of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra to Artpark is one of Western New York's summer traditions. Artpark & Company and the BPO have announced a special show, "Broadway Today!", will be staged in the Mainstage Theater at 8 p.m. Friday, July 21.

The Departments of Environmental Conservation and Agriculture and Markets on Tuesday commemorated National Pollinator Week (June 19-25) after Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo issued a proclamation affirming New York's commitment to promoting the health and recovery of the pollinator population.

Diana Ross will once again grace the stage at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino when she performs inside the Seneca Niagara Events Center at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1. Tickets go on sale at noon on Friday, June 23.

Under a clear blue spring sky on Monday morning, students at St. Peter R.C. School broke ground for what will be the school's new playground.

The Erie County Medical Center Corp. on Monday announced its receipt of a $200,000 grant for the hospital's future trauma center/emergency department from the James H. Cummings Foundation, Inc.

Old Fort Niagara is getting ready to let visitors get their hands dirty at this year's French and Indian War Encampment, July 1-3, on the very soil where French, British and Native soldiers dirtied their hands in July 1759.

It's been two years since audiences have heard new music from the Grammy-nominated band Sanctus Real. Well, band members said they are excited to announce they are back with a brand-new single, titled "Safe In My Father's Arms."

On Monday, Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz announced a refunding of General Obligation Sewer District Bonds will be included in 2017 Erie County borrowing, an action that could result in approximately $1.687 million in savings for county sewer districts.

New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs, R-60th, has introduced legislation requiring the New York State Thruway Authority to pay an annual "impact fee" to the communities he said are detrimentally harmed from the tolls on the Grand Island Bridges.

Louis J. Billittier Jr., and Mary Beth Billittier-Darling announced Saturday evening that $25,000 was raised to benefit Western New York charities through the Louis J. Billittier Foundation at the "Great American Ride" Motorcycle Poker Fun Run and Raffle.

The Lewiston Council on the Arts, which sponsors the festival, will continue its efforts to recycle at the event in partnership with Modern Recycling. To emphasize the theme of recycling and reuse, the Lewiston Public Library will offer a free hands-on art activity that will focus on creating art from discarded materials from noon to 4 p.m. each day.

One of Artpark & Company's premier summertime family events took place on Saturday with the "Summer Solstice Celebration" featuring the Fairy House Festival and Lehrer Dance.

Summer sizzles on "The Chew" with low-n-slow barbecue, ice cold sweet treats, sides that shine and guests who bring their A-game to America's party in the kitchen.

Two winners were named in Niagara Frontier Publications' second annual "Draw Your Dad" contest: 4-year-old Rowan Decker, who drew her father, Andrew; and 8-year-old Sophia Anzalone, who penciled her dad, Todd. Both girls are from Grand Island.

Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School will host its annual alumni awards dinner at 5 p.m. Friday, July 14, at The Como Restaurant in Niagara Falls. The event will honor distinguished alumni and athletic hall of famers.