Fri, Dec 6th 2024 11:00 am
The joy of the season is going full swing in northern Niagara.
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Fri, Dec 6th 2024 07:00 am
Locally created products were the centerpiece of Small Business Saturday, held Nov. 30.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2024 01:25 pm
Destination Niagara USA is proud to announce that it has been named a 2024 Platinum Choice Award Winner by the prestigious Smart Meetings community for the third year in a row. For 22 years, the Platinum Choice Awards have celebrated the hospitality industry's top-ranked hotels, venues and destinations, recognizing those that consistently deliver exceptional service and set the highest standards of excellence.
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Fri, Nov 29th 2024 07:00 am
On Nov. 16, for the fifth year, Hunt Real Estate, 2098 Grand Island Blvd., collected nonperishable food for the Neighbors Foundation. Hunt Real Estate began collecting donations on Nov. 1.
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Thu, Nov 28th 2024 07:00 am
Everything you need to shop Small Business Saturday
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Wed, Nov 27th 2024 07:00 am
Let me be the first to wish you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving! As we head into the holiday season, I want to remind everyone to consider shopping at local businesses, starting with Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30.
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Sat, Nov 23rd 2024 12:55 pm
If you think all libraries are quiet, stodgy, inactive places, then you haven't visited the one in Lewiston.
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Sat, Nov 23rd 2024 12:50 pm
Save A Lot, at 2429 Military Road in Niagara Falls, has a lot "in store" for Small Business Saturday shoppers.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 2024 12:45 pm
Choose Love Wine, a socially conscious wine brand known for its delightful wines, is thrilled to announce its red reserve has been selected for inclusion in Wine Enthusiast's prestigious Top 100 list for 2024.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 2024 11:00 am
It wasn't the bright bottles on the wall, the specialty pickles or the premium peanut butter that drew this writer to Sgt. Peppers Hot Sauces, Etc., 10 months ago. In a specialty food store filled with color, what stood out was a giant sheet of white paper spread across a front counter.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 2024 11:00 am
The Saturday after Thanksgiving isn't just the second day of the Christmas shopping season. It also is Small Business Saturday, a day for shoppers to show appreciation for the small businesses that are considered the backbone of this nation's economy.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 2024 10:55 am
Consistency and creativity are two of the most notable features of food served at 773 North, said Christy Zippier, who has co-owned the eatery at 2749 Grand Island Blvd., with her husband, Jason Zippier, for almost seven years.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 2024 09:20 am
Casa Antica chef Calogero (Charlie) Soldano and Darius Myles of D Myles Inc. are teaming to provide 120 turkeys to those in need. They will be handing out the holiday bird starting at noon Saturday at the Boys & Girls Club in Niagara Falls, 725 17th St. Distribution is first-come, first-served, until supplies are gone.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 2024 09:10 am
Northern Niagara paid tribute to a community treasure on Nov. 13, as the Youngstown Free Library celebrated 75 years of service in a special program held at the Red Brick Village Center. There, residents, elected officials and library officials recalled the library's founding and its decades of serving as a unique community resource for many.
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Thu, Nov 21st 2024 09:30 pm
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA (1900 Military Road, Niagara Falls) welcomes back the holiday season with a true in-person shopping experience featuring family-friendly activities, charity partner engagements and shopping deals with the hottest brands.
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Thu, Nov 21st 2024 09:30 pm
Family Promise of WNY, an emergency family homeless shelter, has received a KeyBank Foundation Grant for $300,000 over the next three years.
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Thu, Nov 21st 2024 09:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced new state regulations to protect New Yorkers from sky-high drug costs by taking on business practices that lead to higher costs for consumers.
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Thu, Nov 21st 2024 09:30 pm
Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Corp. on Thursday celebrated the 10th anniversary of the opening of its Center for Occupational & Environmental Medicine.
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Wed, Nov 20th 2024 08:20 am
The New York Power Authority on Tuesday announced a first-of-its-kind agreement with the U.S. Army. The signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) allows NYPA and the Army to collaborate on new opportunities that advance the Army's decarbonization initiatives at military facilities in New York.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2024 11:00 am
Jennifer Pauly is leaving the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce after 15 years of service to the River Region. She is starting a new job next month.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2024 12:20 pm
Destination Niagara USA is thrilled to announce the return of Jingle Falls USA on Old Falls Street, featuring three days of free and low-cost holiday family fun from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1.
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Wed, Nov 13th 2024 09:35 am
Empire State Development (ESD) announced the Graycliff Conservancy has broken ground on a new visitor center at the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Graycliff estate to complement the recently renovated historic home and surrounding property.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2024 05:05 pm
Western New Yorkers have the opportunity to sport their pride for our local pro football team while supporting FeedMore WNY, thanks to a collaboration with Artdog Designs, The Community T-shirt Project and Retro Buffalo.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2024 10:55 am
Tops Friendly Markets is honored to mark the 20th anniversary of the Tops "Food 2 Families" campaign, benefiting FeedMore WNY.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2024 11:45 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $21.6 million is available through the Dairy Modernization Grant program to help New York's dairy farmers and agricultural marketing cooperatives expand on-farm milk storage capacity and support projects that will improve the transportation and storage of milk.
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Thu, Oct 31st 2024 04:15 pm
The West Herr Riviera Theatre, a cherished gem in the heart of the community, has recently unveiled breathtaking new lighting accents that magnificently enhance its historic exterior, thanks to the Niagara County Facade 2.0 Program.
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Thu, Oct 31st 2024 04:10 pm
Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.98 billion in the third calendar quarter (July-September) of 2024, an increase of 1.4%, or $82.7 million, compared to the same quarter last year, according to a report released by state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Eight of the 10 regions in the state, including New York City, saw collections rise.
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Thu, Oct 31st 2024 04:05 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announces the appointment of Gem Gibbons, RN, BSN, CFRN, as its new chief nursing officer (CNO), effective Jan. 6, 2025. Gibbons brings over two decades of experience in clinical leadership and emergency response management to the NFMMC team.
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Thu, Oct 31st 2024 10:25 am
Empire State Development (ESD) and NBCUniversal have announced a new partnership designed to grow below-the-line career opportunities in the entertainment industry for New Yorkers.
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Thu, Oct 31st 2024 10:25 am
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo will begin accepting applications for the 2025 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds competitive grant process Nov. 4. The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. Dec. 2.
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Mon, Oct 28th 2024 05:55 pm
Get ready to save big this holiday season with the return of "Tops Christmas Bonus"! Now in its ninth year, this festive program has already helped shoppers save over $17 million on groceries, gas and gifts. And this year promises even more cheer!
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Fri, Oct 25th 2024 02:15 pm
Empire State Development (ESD) has announced the start of construction for FeedMore WNY's new expansion project that will address the nonprofit's dire space constraints, enabling it to strengthen and grow its programs and build brighter futures for Western New Yorkers of all ages experiencing food insecurity and joblessness.
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Fri, Oct 25th 2024 02:15 pm
U.S. businesses often lament a dearth of workers who possess the necessary expertise in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), not to mention emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. And the situation is only predicted to worsen. According to a National Association of Manufacturing and Deloitte report, the U.S. will have a shortage of up to 3.5 million STEM workers by 2025.
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Thu, Oct 24th 2024 08:55 pm
On Thursday, New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced he secured a $1,000,000 state grant for Beaver Island State Park on Grand Island. This funding will allow for the creation of three major projects: a new dog park; ADA beach access; and an additional, accessible playground.
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Thu, Oct 24th 2024 08:50 pm
Tops will further expand its Instacart services to now encompass pickup to round out its New York state offerings. This added convenience will allow shoppers to have their weekly groceries available for pickup at their local Tops store in addition to its home delivery option.
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Thu, Oct 24th 2024 08:50 pm
The New York Power Authority will hold public hearings on its renewables draft strategic plan throughout November to gather community feedback and offer the opportunity for New Yorkers to share input. The draft strategic plan is open for public comment via NYPA's website. Comments will be accepted through Dec. 9.
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Thu, Oct 24th 2024 08:45 pm
On Wednesday, Naz716 Business & Cultural Center hosted its grand reopening ceremony, bringing together local leaders, business partners, vendors and community members to celebrate the center's revitalization. The event marked a significant moment for Naz716 as it continues to serve as a hub for entrepreneurship, cultural engagement, and community development in Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2024 09:35 am
Tops Friendly Markets will once again offer military personnel and their immediate families an 11% discount off of their grocery bill this Veterans Day. This marks the 12th year Tops has been extending this discount to military personnel and their families.
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Sat, Oct 19th 2024 07:00 am
During the 2016 Buffalo Bills season, Kristen Kimmick hit a breaking point over the judgments and glass ceilings faced by women in sports and women fans of sports, especially the Bills and the National Football League. She grew tired of the inability to speak about the sport and team they love on most social media platforms without judgment.
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Sat, Oct 19th 2024 07:00 am
A number of Grand Island businesses have found that showcasing the Buffalo Bills and Sabres helps them achieve goals and score success at the cash register.
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