Thu, Dec 6th 2012 07:00 am
Grand opening to feature free health screenings, organic/health food samples and advanced clinical pharmacy services.
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Wed, Dec 5th 2012 12:00 pm
Statement by Benjamin Geyerhahn, New York director of Small Business Majority, regarding Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's call to pass bipartisan legislation that could help small businesses secure much-needed credit.
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Wed, Dec 5th 2012 11:15 am
Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union, the largest locally owned credit union in Western New York, is announcing plans for a new branch located at 721 Center St., in the Village of Lewiston (inside the former HSBC). This latest branch will open in January 2013.
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Wed, Dec 5th 2012 07:00 am
Buffalo Bills star running back Fred Jackson was back on WBBZ-TV with co-host Bob Koshinski on "The Fred Jackson Show" Monday night to recap the Bills 34-18 victory Sunday over the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ralph Wilson Stadium.
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Wed, Dec 5th 2012 07:00 am
Known as innovators of the game of basketball for decades, the world famous Harlem Globetrotters are again introducing something unparalleled in the history of sports and family entertainment, taking kid participation and fun to a whole new level.
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Wed, Dec 5th 2012 07:00 am
It's that time of the year again. Are you looking for something fun for children to do during their holiday vacation? If so, YMCA Camp Kenan has the answer with its "Winter Camper Retreat" on Dec. 22 and 23. This overnight will be filled with activities such as camp crafts, winter nature activities, holiday cookie decorating, snow relays, rock climbing, campfires and songs.
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Wed, Dec 5th 2012 07:00 am
Amarpreet Grewal Bath, M.D., has been appointed medical director of the new Niagara County Health Home at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Tue, Dec 4th 2012 10:30 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo was presented Tuesday with the Buffalo Billion investment development plan by the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council.
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Tue, Dec 4th 2012 10:30 pm
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo continued a statewide Regional Economic Development Council Progress tour Tuesday in Buffalo and Niagara Falls where he was briefed on Western New York projects to understand their progress and their economic impact in the region.
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Tue, Dec 4th 2012 10:30 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced an agreement Tuesday that will prevent the Maid of the Mist scenic boat excursions from shutting down. The multilateral agreement spearheaded by the governor provides for the Maid of the Mist to continue to operate in the Niagara Gorge and for it to produce increased revenues for Niagara Falls State Park.
The agreement will also lead to improvements of the boat tour experience for park visitors and will protect New York state from potential disruptions to a critical tourism attraction for decades to come.
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Tue, Dec 4th 2012 10:25 pm
Roswell Park Cancer Institute has been named to The Leapfrog Group's annual Top Hospitals list for a third consecutive year. One of only three National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in New York state, RPCI is the only New York facility to be named a Leapfrog Top Hospital for 2012.
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Tue, Dec 4th 2012 08:35 am
Two of the Niagara County Legislature's top officials announced Monday that they would oppose the nomination of Democrat Elections Commissioner Nancy L. Smith at Tuesday's meeting of the Niagara County Legislature following Smith's appearance before a Legislature committee last week.
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Tue, Dec 4th 2012 07:00 am
Each year, the Buffalo Niagara Sales & Marketing Executives group names a local business leader its Executive of the Year. Russell J. Salvatore, president and CEO of Russell's Steaks, Chops and More Restaurant and Salvatore's Grand Hotel, has been selected to receive the 2012 honor during the annual awards gala on Monday, March 4, 2013, at Salvatore's Italian Gardens.
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Tue, Dec 4th 2012 07:00 am
More than 200 of the world's greatest snowmobilers to race in AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series during three action-packed days - Feb. 22-24
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Tue, Dec 4th 2012 07:00 am
Candles twinkle in the windows of the 286-year-old French Castle. Outside the imposing stone structure, lanterns line Old Fort Niagara's walkways as soldiers in cocked hats and wool coats prepare their muskets to perform a grand feu de joie, a firing of joy, in honor of the holiday season.
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Mon, Dec 3rd 2012 12:55 pm
The enduringly popular daytime television game show "The Price Is Right" is set to feature Braddock Point Lighthouse in Hilton, N.Y., in a "Lighthouses Around the World" vacation getaway showcase prize early in 2013.
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Mon, Dec 3rd 2012 12:10 pm
During a Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Niagara University community will celebrate the life of Brother Augustine Towey, C.M. The Mass will be held Saturday, Dec. 8, at 10 a.m. in the Alumni Chapel on the Niagara University campus. A small reception will follow in the Glynn Family Atrium in Bisgrove Hall.
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Mon, Dec 3rd 2012 11:00 am
Niagara County Community College, in conjunction with the College Association of NCCC, will host "Santa's Workshop" weekends at the college's new Niagara Falls Culinary Institute through Dec. 24.
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Mon, Dec 3rd 2012 07:00 am
The Pfc. Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9249 is sponsoring a benefit on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at the Grand Island Knights of Columbus Hall, 1841 Whitehaven Road, for the Briggs family.
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Mon, Dec 3rd 2012 07:00 am
Sister Beth Brosmer of the Heart, Love and Soul Food Pantry and Dining Room in Niagara Falls has announced the following Christmas food and toy sign-up schedules for clients. Times are: Dec. 3 to 6, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Dec. 7, 2 to 4 p.m.; and Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to noon.
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Mon, Dec 3rd 2012 07:00 am
The members of the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co. are actively raising funds for a new ambulance, and they need your help. The new ambulance fund, "Survives on donations alone," explained YFC Trustee Greg Robertson Sr.
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Mon, Dec 3rd 2012 07:00 am
Several of the key writers from the recently published binational book, "From the Mouth of the Lower Niagara River: Stories of Four Historic Communities," will be present at the Lewiston Public Library on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m., for a special book signing event.
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Mon, Dec 3rd 2012 07:00 am
Ryan Seacrest hosts the year's biggest celebration at the crossroads of the world when Carly Rae Jepsen and Neon Trees join headliner Taylor Swift performing live in Times Square, on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2013," Monday, Dec. 31, on ABC.
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Mon, Dec 3rd 2012 07:00 am
Visitors to Youngstown's "Christmas in the Village" program on Saturday, Dec. 8, will have the opportunity to enter a drawing for free family passes to Old Fort Niagara's popular "Castle by Candlelight" programs scheduled for Saturday nights, Dec. 15 and 22.
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Sat, Dec 1st 2012 12:00 pm
The holiday season is here with shopping, baking and decorating under way. Holiday events and activities are happening all over Niagara County and next weekend will be no exception, with "Christmas in the Village" in Youngstown.
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Sat, Dec 1st 2012 12:00 pm
Black Friday doesn't have to be associated with "big box" stores and middle-of-the-night wake-up calls any longer. Local retailers in The Village of Lewiston came together this year for Lewiston's first retail district-wide Black Friday event.
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Sat, Dec 1st 2012 10:00 am
The annual Lewiston Christmas Walk, hosted by the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, is taking place this weekend and next in the Village of Lewiston.
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Sat, Dec 1st 2012 07:00 am
There is just something about babies and Christmas. And why not? After all, the story in Scripture tells us not just about the infant Jesus, but also his infant cousin John.
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Sat, Dec 1st 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara Presbyterian Church deacons are hosting a Christmas cookie walk from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at the church, 3712 Military Road, Town of Niagara.
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Sat, Dec 1st 2012 07:00 am
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched www.BeTobaccoFree.gov, a comprehensive website providing one-stop access to the best and most up-to-date tobacco-related information from across its agencies.
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Sat, Dec 1st 2012 07:00 am
Batter up, breakfast lovers! IHOP, one of America's most popular family-friendly restaurants, known for "everything you love about breakfast," will once again invite guests to enjoy free pancakes during National Pancake Day on Feb. 5, 2013, while celebrating Children's Miracle Network Hospitals' 30th anniversary.
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Sat, Dec 1st 2012 07:00 am
It's coming into that wintry season again and, before you know it, the roads will be covered with snow.
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Sat, Dec 1st 2012 07:00 am
The New York State Department and Environmental Conservation announced this week the scheduling of public hearings on a permit renewal application and draft permit on file with DEC for CWM Chemical Services LLC's continued operations in Porter. Now under way, the renewal permit process public comment period continues to Jan. 28, 2013.
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Sat, Dec 1st 2012 07:00 am
Volunteers with Crusade Against Impaired Driving are urging drivers across our area to not text or drink and drive this holiday season with their second annual CAID holiday campaign.
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Fri, Nov 30th 2012 08:20 pm
The Western New York Land Conservancy announced recently it has been awarded $316,673 from the Niagara Greenway Commission's Ecological Standing Committee to perform a comprehensive inventory of the ecological, geological, scenic and cultural resources of the Niagara County portion of the Niagara Escarpment.
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Fri, Nov 30th 2012 08:00 pm
Interested in LASIK surgery for yourself, a relative, a friend or someone in need? Get your video cameras and iPhones ready. Fichte Endl & Elmer Eyecare presents the Great Holiday LASIK Giveaway.
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Fri, Nov 30th 2012 06:30 pm
Grand Island resident Kali J. (Mordaunt) Korzelius was honored posthumously with the Outstanding Volunteer Award at the annual All Star Night Gala for Roswell Park Cancer Institute on Saturday, Nov. 3.
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Fri, Nov 30th 2012 06:15 pm
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists and winners for its 2013 Youth Ambassador Scholarship Program.
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Fri, Nov 30th 2012 06:15 pm
The Mitten Project at the Golden Age Center has resulted in more than 2,000 hand-made items - hats, mittens, scarves and headbands - distributed to 24 missions for the needy. This is an ongoing project and made possible by many seniors by donations of yard and cash for purchase of yarn.
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Fri, Nov 30th 2012 06:10 pm
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto applauded the announcement Friday from Gov. Andrew Cuomo that the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station will receive $425,000 from two state grants. These grants will help the Niagara County Center for Economic Development promote the importance of the 914th and 107th Airlift Wings and support the development of local jobs in conjunction with these two units' missions.
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