Wed, Nov 14th 2012 10:50 am
A new tradition will begin this month in Middleport.
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Wed, Nov 14th 2012 07:00 am
Buffalo Niagara Sales & Marketing Executives presents "Speed Networking: Cocktails and Connections" on Monday, Nov. 19, beginning at 5:15 p.m. with cocktails and networking. Dinner and a presentation follow at 6:15 p.m., with speed networking at 7:15 p.m. The event will be held at the Millennium Hotel, 2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga.
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Wed, Nov 14th 2012 07:00 am
The Christmas play "All Through The Night," written and directed by L. Don Swartz, will be presented at the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda, on Nov. 29 at 7 p.m., Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 8 pm., and on Dec. 9 and 16 at 2 p.m.
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Wed, Nov 14th 2012 07:00 am
This Thursday, Nov. 15, Niagara University is joining thousands of local organizers holding recycling events across the country to celebrate America Recycles Day, the only nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the U.S.
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Tue, Nov 13th 2012 03:45 pm
The Niagara University community celebrated Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 12, with a program honoring those who have sacrificed to preserve the freedoms Americans hold dear.
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Tue, Nov 13th 2012 03:20 pm
The storied rivalry continues as the Miami Dolphins come to Western New York to play The Buffalo Bills in a primetime matchup Thursday, Nov. 15. WBBZ-TV will broadcast the NFL Network game. Live pregame coverage starts at 6 p.m., followed by the game at 8 p.m., and live postgame coverage to follow.
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Tue, Nov 13th 2012 03:20 pm
As a result of suffering a concussion late in the game Sunday against the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson was not able to appear on his WBBZ-TV show Monday night. Co-host Bob Koshinski welcomed former Buffalo Bills player and current color analyst for the game radio broadcasts Mark Kelso to the studio.
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Tue, Nov 13th 2012 03:15 pm
The Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., Niagara University president, will sign the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment at 1 p.m. on Nov. 15, which also happens to be America Recycles Day. The pledge signifies the university's plan to eliminate the campus' net emissions of greenhouse gases over a period of time.
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Tue, Nov 13th 2012 03:15 pm
It's an age-old question: What do you give a world-renowned mathematician for his 75th birthday?
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Tue, Nov 13th 2012 03:10 pm
A combination of hockey, boardercross, and downhill skiing, Red Bull Crashed Ice sets a stage for intrepid male and female amateur and pro hockey players from around the globe.
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Tue, Nov 13th 2012 03:10 pm
The 2012 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, released this week in Washington, D.C., finds that, for the tenth year in a row, the University at Buffalo is among the top 20 institutions in the U.S. hosting international students.
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Tue, Nov 13th 2012 07:00 am
Daniel Gómez Iñiguez, a 22-year-old multimillionaire, is coming to Niagara University on Tuesday, Nov. 13, to share his experiences and provide tips on how to become successful in creating a company with a global impact.
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Tue, Nov 13th 2012 07:00 am
Canisius College will host "The American President," an exhibit of presidential photos taken by Associated Press photographers over the past 150 years, from Tuesday, Nov. 13, through Friday, Nov. 30, on the first floor of the Andrew L. Bowhuis Library. The exhibit is sponsored by the Department of Communication Studies and The Journalism Program at Canisius.
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Tue, Nov 13th 2012 07:00 am
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the nation's largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service, is seeking volunteers to help taxpayers who are seeking assistance preparing and filing their 2012 tax returns.
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Tue, Nov 13th 2012 07:00 am
Community Missions of Niagara Frontier Inc. will host its third annual fall fundraiser at The Rapids Theatre on Tuesday, Nov. 20. The event begins at 5 p.m. at 1711 Main St.
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Tue, Nov 13th 2012 07:00 am
The Youngstown Garden Club is creating a new look at Old Fort Niagara this season - in fact, two looks.
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Tue, Nov 13th 2012 07:00 am
The annual Rivershore Foundation Inc. board of directors meeting was recently held and included the elections of the following board members as officers: Jerald Wolfgang - president; Christine Sirianni - vice president; Robert Fagiani - treasurer; and Harry Buckholtz - secretary.
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Tue, Nov 13th 2012 07:00 am
Two Global Spectrum employees, as well as the Global Spectrum-managed Old Falls Street, USA's "Side Show Celebrating Nik Wallenda," have recently been honored by regional and national organizations.
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Mon, Nov 12th 2012 05:30 pm
Sources have told WBBZ-TV's Bob Koshinski and AllSportsWNY.com that Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson suffered a concussion late in the game Sunday against the New England Patriots. As a result, he will not appear on his television program Monday night on WBBZ-TV.
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Mon, Nov 12th 2012 02:25 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, on Monday, dedicated a new surgical suite built to accommodate the rising volume of surgeries being performed there.
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Mon, Nov 12th 2012 10:00 am
At the direction of President Barack Obama, the Federal Emergency Management Agency continues to lead the federal government's effort to provide assistance and support to states affected by Hurricane Sandy, ensuring the federal family and its public and private partners continue to provide all available resources to support state, local and tribal communities in affected areas.
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Mon, Nov 12th 2012 07:05 am
Are you a Niagara County resident who has received an honorable discharge from any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and have official discharge papers? Eligible residents are able to receive a discount card to use at participating Niagara County merchants as their measure of saying "thanks" to Niagara County service men and women.
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Mon, Nov 12th 2012 07:00 am
The 89th season of the Buffalo Chamber Music Society continues on Tuesday, Nov. 27, with a performance by the Flanders Recorder Quartet. The concert begins at 8 p.m. in the Mary Seaton Room of Kleinhans Music Hall and will be preceded by a "Chat with the Artists" hosted by WNED-FM's Peter Hall.
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Mon, Nov 12th 2012 07:00 am
Holy Ghost Lutheran School Parent Teacher League is sponsoring a Christkindl (Christmas) market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, at the school, 6630 Luther St., Wheatfield.
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Mon, Nov 12th 2012 07:00 am
Veterans, 55 years of age or older, can learn how to play shuffleboard, table tennis, checkers and dominoes at a sports clinic being held Wednesday, Nov. 14, at VA Western New York Healthcare System in Buffalo.
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Mon, Nov 12th 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service, or RACES, was the recipient of a $7,000 gift courtesy of the local Waste Management golf tournament.
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Mon, Nov 12th 2012 07:00 am
America's favorite holiday tradition, the 86th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, returns to dazzle and enchant millions nationwide on Thursday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to noon on NBC (all time zones).
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Mon, Nov 12th 2012 07:00 am
World War I concluded when an armistice went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. One year later, President Woodrow Wilson commemorated the event by declaring Nov. 11 Armistice Day, the forerunner to Veterans Day.
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Mon, Nov 12th 2012 07:00 am
A Love Canal community meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 15. The meeting will be held at the Frontier Volunteer Fire Hall at 2176 Liberty Drive, Niagara Falls. It begins at 7 p.m. Several matters will be discussed at this meeting, including next steps for those with health issues affected by Love Canal.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 03:35 pm
The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians is sponsoring a National Irish History Writing Contest for students grades 6 through 12. The contest is comprised of two levels: Grades 6 to 8 and grades 9 to 12.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 03:30 pm
Robert A. Stone, an airport manager with the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, has been elected president of the Riverdale Cemetery Association board of directors for 2012-13. Town of Niagara Justice James J. Faso was elected vice president. Lewiston resident Yvonne Kay-Black was elected secretary-treasurer.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 03:30 pm
This past October, during Lewiston's commemoration of the Battle of Queenston Heights, the New York State Honor Guard, assisted by American Legion Post 873 Newfane, and "Bugles Across America," provided formal military honors for eight local deceased veterans.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 03:25 pm
Roswell Park Cancer Institute closed out the $40 million phase I of "Making Room to Save Lives: The Campaign to Build a Greater Roswell Park" Thursday with the announcement of a $1.5 million donation from New Era during a press conference at RPCI.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 03:00 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the creation of the Empire State relief fund, dedicated to assisting the countless New Yorkers whose homes have been damaged or destroyed in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 09:00 am
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, on Friday, directed New York State Higher Education Services Corporation to grant temporary student loan relief to New Yorkers who were affected by Hurricane Sandy.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 08:45 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto applauded Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday for approving a plan that will provide assistance to the City of Niagara Falls to help address budget issues related to an ongoing casino-revenue dispute between New York and the Seneca Nation. Ceretto said Niagara Falls received approximately $18 million a year in casino revenue as a host city before the dispute and is currently owed more than $60 million.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 08:45 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will present "Taking Control of Your Weight and Your Life" for area residents interested in learning about weight-loss surgery twice in November.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 08:40 am
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Friday that the New York Power Authority board of trustees has approved a plan to provide assistance to the City of Niagara Falls, which will help the city address budget issues related to an ongoing casino revenue dispute between the state of New York and the Seneca Nation of Indians.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 08:40 am
Starting with the Pledge of Allegiance from the children of the Child Care Center, to remarks from guest speaker Ken Hamilton of the Niagara Falls Veterans Monument Committee, the Mount St. Mary's campus celebrated Veterans Day.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 08:35 am
Trustees recognized Historical Association of Lewiston volunteers Lee Simonson, Pam Hauth and Bruce Sutherland for organizing and promoting the recent event.
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