Fri, Jul 19th 2024 08:10 am
716 Day - a date of homage to Western New York's area code and an ode to local businesses and nonprofits - was celebrated Tuesday across the region. Several organizations used the occasion to raise awareness and/or funds.
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Tue, Jul 16th 2024 11:40 am
In the heart of Western New York, where family farms and close-knit communities thrive, there exists a unique partnership between Tops Markets and its beloved local egg supplier, Kreher Eggs. This relationship, built over decades, is a testament to commitment, community, and the shared goal of nourishing families.
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Wed, Jul 10th 2024 10:00 am
Local elected leaders joined the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce in welcoming WellNow Urgent Care to Lewiston on Tuesday. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the site, 860 Center St. Doors opened to the public Wednesday morning.
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Tue, Jul 9th 2024 02:30 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz joined President & CEO of Visit Buffalo Niagara Patrick Kaler and Vice President & General Manager of the Buffalo Convention Center Jeff Calkins at the Buffalo Convention Center to review conventions coming up in the summer of 2024 as well as booking for events in 2025 and 2026.
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Mon, Jul 8th 2024 07:00 am
The Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA, is hosting its first ever "(716) Day" event, on Tuesday, July 16, from noon to 2 p.m., in the mall's Center Court area, inside Entrance 2 (1900 Military Road).
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Tue, Jul 2nd 2024 03:55 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital (MSMH) welcomes Wendy Callen, RPA-C, as the facility's stroke coordinator - advanced practice provider.
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Tue, Jul 2nd 2024 10:20 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded a phase two Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hub) grant of $40 million to the New York Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Technology Innovation Corridor (NY SMART-I Corridor) consortium.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2024 11:00 am
Two of the newest additions to the Niagara Falls State Park campus are designed to enhance the visitor experience - and, hopefully, educate all of us on what comprises "Niagara Falls."
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Fri, Jun 28th 2024 11:00 am
Thanks to its picture-perfect weather and stunning natural beauty, Niagara Falls USA truly comes to life in the summer. Once you've checked the Falls off your bucket list, there's so much more to see, do and taste! Here's what to do around Niagara County this summer.
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Thu, Jun 27th 2024 07:45 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center welcomes doctors Merna George, Jawdat A. Mustafa and Kaung M. Ko to its primary care physician team.
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Wed, Jun 26th 2024 07:35 pm
The USA Niagara Development Corp. (USAN) board of directors met Wednesday and approved general project plans (GPP) for two prominent projects near Niagara Falls State Park: the First Street mixed-use building and Gorge Gateway Park and Hydraulic Power Plaza.
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Tue, Jun 25th 2024 01:10 pm
A diverse group of organizations that support the entrepreneurial ecosystem across Western New York, including a farm collaborative, a minority-focused business directory, and a kitchen incubator, were named the first winners of Springboard, a regional, innovative rapid prize competition launched this year.
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Mon, Jun 24th 2024 11:10 am
Niagara Frontier Publications is once again looking for Western New York's top warm-weather places to eat - and their very best foodstuffs.
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Wed, Jun 19th 2024 02:00 pm
Tops Friendly Markets has begun its annual campaign for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH). The campaign is officially underway at all participating Tops Friendly Markets locations and will run through Saturday, July 6.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 12:30 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.45, no change from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.58. The New York state average is $3.60, down 2 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.69.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 12:10 pm
Demonstrating its commitment to strengthening commercial lending services, Tompkins Community Bank has appointed Joseph Fruscione as vice president, commercial banking relationship manager.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 11:00 am
The dining room looks the same. Autographed pictures of famous celebrities still decorate the walls, and the cash register still sits atop the counter where Dominic Colucci held court and greeted diners for decades.
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Wed, Jun 12th 2024 06:00 pm
The New York Power Authority received an American Public Power Association (APPA) Energy Innovator Award yesterday in recognition of a real-time transmission line issue detection system that is helping improve grid safety, security and reliability. The award was presented during the APPA's National Conference in San Diego.
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Wed, Jun 12th 2024 09:00 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce celebrated a ribbon-cutting and grand-opening celebration with Happy Tails of Niagara at 120 Lockport St., in the Village of Youngstown.
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Mon, Jun 10th 2024 01:55 pm
On June 10, 1924, a small group of dedicated physicians gathered at The Drake Hotel in Chicago to establish the American Heart Association. At the time, heart disease was considered a death sentence: There was no treatment, no hope. These founders believed that better understanding of heart disease would lead to treatments and lives saved.
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Mon, Jun 10th 2024 01:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced Balwant S. Nagra, M.D., will lead its psychiatry team as its psychiatrist and associate chief of psychiatry, beginning Aug. 1.
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Mon, Jun 10th 2024 01:55 pm
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western New York is thrilled to announce it has a new leader. The charity organization welcomes Lisa Booz as its executive director.
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Fri, Jun 7th 2024 11:00 am
WellNow Urgent Care has set an opening date for its Lewiston practice at 860 Center St.: Wednesday, July 10.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 08:25 pm
Petey's Treats celebrated one year in business with the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce at a recent ribbon-cutting. Mark Congi and his family made sure Petey was front and center among friends, family, business owners and elected officials.
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Fri, May 31st 2024 09:55 am
Catholic Health has named Eric Koch, D.O., FACP, vice president of medical affairs at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston and its Lockport Memorial Hospital campus. He served in an interim capacity since last August.
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Fri, May 31st 2024 09:55 am
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance reminds taxpayers to take advantage of convenient options to pay outstanding tax bills. Information about payment methods are available on the Tax Department website, www.tax.ny.gov (search: Pay).
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Wed, May 29th 2024 07:10 pm
Wegmans is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its employee scholarship program. Since it began in 1984, more than 46,500 Wegmans employees have been awarded scholarships totaling $145 million. This year, approximately 1,500 new recipients were awarded scholarships. The company expects to pay out more than $6.5 million in tuition assistance to both new and returning scholarship recipients during the 2024-25 school year.
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Wed, May 29th 2024 07:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the completion of rehabilitation work at east Buffalo's former Public School 78, transforming the vacant building into 46 affordable apartments and space for community programs and services.
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Tue, May 28th 2024 04:25 pm
Shake Shack is thrilled to announce that it is expanding to The Boulevard in Amherst in 2025.
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Fri, May 24th 2024 11:50 am
New York's local Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) reported 4,320 active projects with a record-high total value of $132 billion in 2022, an increase of $5 billion (3.9%), from 2021, according to state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli's annual report.
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Wed, May 22nd 2024 08:15 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced Lisa Skalman, RN, as its new director of employee health. Skalman brings to the position over 25 years of experience in the health care field and holds numerous certifications related to health care and OSHA/occupational medicine employment compliance.
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Tue, May 21st 2024 02:25 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announced 61 Western New York organizations received nearly $1 million in grant awards from endowment funds created to carry on the legacy of Ralph C. Wilson Jr.
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Mon, May 20th 2024 03:05 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the opening of its new EMS crew-designated room in the ER1 emergency department, providing a dedicated space for crews to rest and enjoy refreshments while stopping at Memorial.
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Mon, May 20th 2024 11:10 am
On Tuesday, May 21 from 10:15-10:30 p.m., Niagara Falls will be illuminated red - the official color of the travel industry - in support of National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), May 19-25.
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Mon, May 20th 2024 11:00 am
The second round of applications for Springboard, a new regional, innovative, year-long rapid prize competition, is now open for organizations and businesses working to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Western New York.
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Mon, May 20th 2024 10:40 am
Tops Friendly Markets is excited to announce the sale of adorable Plushie Bears as a unique fundraiser for Oishei Children's Hospital. On sale until supplies last, these branded bears are a perfect way to show your support of the hospital and the wonderful work it does each and every day in Western New York.
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Fri, May 17th 2024 02:25 pm
Empire State Development today announced the new Quicklee's Travel Center has officially opened in the Town of Niagara. The facility, at 6021 Porter Road, offers a convenience store, Tim Hortons restaurant, laser vehicle wash, and other amenities for tour bus drivers, travelers and the trucking community.
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Fri, May 17th 2024 02:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Irish manufacturer Niacet Specialty Chemicals, owned by the Kerry Group, will invest $50 million in its Niagara Falls facility to strengthen the semiconductor manufacturing supply chain in New York. The company, whose products are used in food preservation as well as in the semiconductor manufacturing process, will make an investment at its existing facility in Niagara Falls, increasing its production and creating 36 new, high-paying jobs.
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Fri, May 17th 2024 12:15 pm
Spring and a new studio space were celebrated at the Orange Poppy Art Studio, 2075 Baseline Road, during open studio hours on the afternoon of May 4.
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Thu, May 16th 2024 04:35 pm
BestSelf Behavioral Health (BBH) today announced four new grant awards that will help advance new programming, expand existing services, and sustain vital programs, specifically for infants and children throughout Western New York.
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