Fri, Feb 17th 2012 03:20 pm
The Greater Lockport Family YMCA and YMCA Camp Kenan once again is racing to benefit the YMCA Camp Kenan Camper Scholarship Fund.
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Fri, Feb 17th 2012 03:00 pm
The eyes of the world will be on Niagara Falls this year as Nik Wallenda steps out onto a tightrope to walk between Goat Island in the U.S. and Table Rock in Canada.
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Thu, Feb 16th 2012 04:50 pm
Niagara USA Chamber President and CEO Deanna Alterio Brennen presented the following statement at hearings conducted by the New York State Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment in Buffalo today:
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Thu, Feb 16th 2012 07:00 am
Under President Barack Obama's 2013 budget proposal, the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station would receive $6.1 million for a C-130 simulator, according to Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, NY-28.
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Thu, Feb 16th 2012 07:00 am
Colonial Village Elementary School's recent family reading night featured the Mike Randall & Friends "Reading is Magic!" show.
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Thu, Feb 16th 2012 07:00 am
The SPCA of Niagara isn't the only Western New York SPCA under investigation.
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Thu, Feb 16th 2012 07:00 am
The Erie Canal Discovery Center is proud to present the seventh annual Key to the Locks Award and Ceremony on May 5 at 11 a.m.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2012 09:00 pm
Today, at a House Armed Services Committee hearing and later at a House Homeland Security Committee hearing, Congresswoman Kathy Hochul questioned Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano on the future of the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station and the need to create incentives for the federal government to do more to procure products made in America.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2012 12:00 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, this week helped pass legislation to penalize commercial pet dealers who failed three consecutive inspections or three state inspections over a three-year period. Ceretto noted that the bill is intended to improve the health of animals sold at pet stores and to ensure that unscrupulous pet dealers have their licenses revoked.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2012 11:55 am
Niagara County officials are continuing their full-court press to rehabilitate brownfield sites in every corner of the county after receiving a pair of grants from National Grid Tuesday.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2012 11:35 am
Today, State Sen. George D. Maziarz and assemblymen John D. Ceretto and Dennis H. Gabryszak praised the Canadian Niagara Parks Commission for its decision to grant permission to Nik Wallenda to traverse the Niagara Gorge on a high wire. The parties will now enter into negotiations to address safety measures, financial issues and logistics of the walk.
Today's approval by the NPC sets the stage for an event that is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to the region in 2012.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2012 08:40 am
For the seventh consecutive year, IHOP restaurants nationwide will offer each guest a free short stack of its famous buttermilk pancakes on National Pancake Day in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2012 08:40 am
Allegiant today inaugurates low-cost, nonstop flights between Niagara Falls and Orlando, Fla., via Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). The company, known for its travel deals, will offer fares as low as 79.99* one way between the two cities, as well as offer travelers a fourth night free when they book their Orlando stay at Serlago Hotel and Suites or Best Western Orlando Gateway.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2012 07:00 am
Technologists Debbie Perkins (left) and Cori Cosgrove prepare a new digital mammography system for use at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's Summit Healthplex outpatient facility in Wheatfield.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2012 07:00 am
Facing a cancer diagnosis is difficult enough; worrying about how to get to weekly or daily doctor's appointments shouldn't be a concern. "Road to Recovery" is an American Cancer Society service program that provides transportation for cancer patients to their cancer life-saving treatments and home again.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2012 07:00 am
WHAT: In order to showcase the newly remodeled "Wellness Stores," which feature expanded pharmacy services and an enhanced selection of wellness products, the Rite Aid store listed below will offer free health screenings, beauty demonstrations and product samples this Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2012 06:55 am
The Niagara County Genealogical Society will host the program "Buffalo and Erie County Public Library Grosvenor Room" at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at 215 Niagara St., Lockport.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2012 04:30 pm
Seneca Casinos has filled out its spring entertainment lineup prior to the start of its exciting "Summer Rush" concert series.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2012 02:40 pm
Wine on Third continues "Third Thursdays on Third" with an artist reception for Matt Conroy. The local artist's work begins a month-long show and sale at Wine On Third on Thursday, Feb. 15. An opening reception is scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. that night.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2012 09:25 am
Old Fort Niagara will host "Tavern Night," an evening of 18th century-style entertainment, live music and period refreshments on Saturdays, March 3 and 10, from 7 to 10 p.m.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2012 09:00 am
On Saturday, Feb. 25, Brennan's Irish Pub will be the site of an eight-ball competition to benefit the Youngstown Free Library. The event begins at 4 p.m. at 418 Main St.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2012 09:00 am
The Mount St. Mary's Foundation has announced its officers for 2012. Serving as chairman is Charles I. Lytle II, regional sales manager of The Guardian; vice chairman is Alan R. Elia, Jr., vice president of Sevenson Environmental Services; treasurer is Christopher M. Leardini, vice president/controller/treasurer of HealthNow New York Inc.; and the secretary is Jennifer J. Smith, executive sales representative at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Lynn W. Catalano serves as the executive director.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2012 09:00 am
National Grid grant to evaluate site cleanup, shovel-ready status
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Tue, Feb 14th 2012 08:55 am
Registration is now under way for the popular summer camps for children and teens offered each summer by Artpark & Company.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2012 08:50 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto is teaming up with local schools to help make this Valentine's Day a memorable one for area seniors.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2012 08:45 am
Statement by Doug Curella, chief of staff to State Sen. Mark Grisanti.
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Mon, Feb 13th 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara University Family Business Center hosted "Health Care Reform - Regulatory Timeline" as part of its monthly breakfast forum. The next breakfast meeting is set for 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 6.
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Mon, Feb 13th 2012 07:00 am
For six years, Mara Palermo has owned and operated her own salon, D'Amore, from the second floor of 705 Center St.
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Mon, Feb 13th 2012 07:00 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti released this statement after an altercation Friday at the Seneca Niagara Casino.
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Mon, Feb 13th 2012 05:00 am
The third annual Cabin Fever Ceilidh fundraiser for the MacKenzie Highlanders Pipe Band will be held Saturday, Feb. 18, from 7 to 11 p.m. in the Frontier Volunteer Fire Co. firehall, 2176 Liberty Drive, Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Feb 13th 2012 05:00 am
Niagara Frontier Bible Church presents the movie "Courageous" on screen, Sunday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m., at the church, 5287 Bronson Drive in Lewiston. The showing is free and open to the public and all are welcome.
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Mon, Feb 13th 2012 05:00 am
The Village of Youngstown will host a New York state DMV-approved six-hour driving class for point and insurance reduction on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Red Brick School village center, 240 Lockport St.
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Sat, Feb 11th 2012 11:00 am
Ontario Opposition Leader Tim Hudak stopped short of telling the Niagara Parks Commission to approve the proposed wirewalk over the Horseshoe Falls by daredevil Nik Wallenda. But Hudak did say he'd probably be in the audience with his 4-year-old daughter if it happens.
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Sat, Feb 11th 2012 07:00 am
Look for more discussion of interest on the future of the Interim Waste Containment Structure at the Lake Ontario Ordnance Works Community Action Council meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 15, on the Lewiston-Porter campus.
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Sat, Feb 11th 2012 07:00 am
Niagara County Sheriff James R. Voutour has announced that applications are now available for the third annual Thomas A. Beilein Scholarship award, intended for high school seniors residing in Niagara County who will seek a career in criminal justice/law enforcement.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2012 06:10 pm
Lewiston police are continuing their search for the driver of a vehicle that fatally a pedestrian on Mount Hope Road Wednesday at 10 p.m.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2012 06:00 pm
The Village of Lewiston asks readers to vote the Historic Frontier House as one of the 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2012 05:45 pm
NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products Group and Fitness Ridge Worldwide, the parent entity of The Biggest Loser Resort, announced that it will open a destination resort location in Western New York.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2012 05:40 pm
District Governor Lion Clancy Berquit recently inducted two new members into the Lewiston Lions Club: John and Linda Mayue.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2012 05:30 pm
The Lewiston Kiwanis Club named its annual Kiwanian of the Year at the organization's Valentine's Day dinner on Wednesday at the Como.
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