Fri, Jan 5th 2018 05:30 pm
New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs, R-60, called on the New York State Department of Labor to rescind its proposed employee scheduling rule citing the "devastating impact" it would have on businesses throughout New York. Jacobs issued his call after the conclusion of a State Senate hearing he co-chaired to help determine the effects of the proposed rule on businesses and employment, as well as economic development efforts across the state.
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Thu, Jan 4th 2018 05:35 pm
The Rev. Craig D. Pridgen, senior pastor at True Bethel Baptist Church, Niagara Falls, and a senior business and planning analyst at M&T Bank, has been elected to the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center board of directors.
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Thu, Jan 4th 2018 05:25 pm
The Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America has announced its 2018 board of directors.
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Tue, Jan 2nd 2018 07:30 pm
KeyBank Plus check cashing, a simple, user-friendly and low-cost check cashing service, is now available at 18 Buffalo-area KeyBank branches.
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Fri, Dec 22nd 2017 07:00 am
Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union has announced the opening of a branch at 4255 Witmer Road in the Town of Niagara. The new location officially opened to the public on Dec. 11. It is the credit union's fifth location.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2017 04:35 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital has announced the appointment of Mark Carl, R.N., to the position of director of critical care and medical/surgical. The appointment was announced by Jessica Visser, vice president, patient care services.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2017 01:00 pm
The Tourism Partnership of Niagara board of directors has appointed tourism industry veteran Anthony Annunziata as its president, following a nationwide executive leadership search.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2017 12:40 pm
According to data released by the March of Dimes, Mount St. Mary's Hospital has earned a grade of "A" in its work to prevent premature births.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2017 12:35 pm
The New York Power Authority board of trustees has approved a budget for the 2018 fiscal year that enables NYPA to rapidly respond to changes in the energy landscape while becoming the nation's first utility to fully digitize its operations.
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Thu, Dec 14th 2017 04:10 pm
With the new year comes a changing of the guard at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, a member of Catholic Health. Walter Ludwig, Kenmore Mercy's chief operating officer since 2009, will take over the reins of the north town hospital, as James Millard, president and CEO, will retire at the start of 2018.
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Wed, Dec 13th 2017 06:45 pm
At a recent board of directors meeting, Arts Services Initiative of Western New York appointed an interim executive director and two new directors:
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Mon, Dec 11th 2017 01:30 pm
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. board of directors met Monday and approved two items: the adoption of the general project plan (GPP) for the Canalside interpretive structures project, and an environmental consultant services contract.
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Fri, Dec 8th 2017 07:00 pm
LeChase Construction has placed the last steel beam onto the top of the $75 million project by Ellicott Development at 500 Pearl St., in downtown Buffalo.
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Fri, Dec 8th 2017 07:00 pm
Pegula Sports and Entertainment welcomes American Medical Response as the official ambulance provider of the Buffalo Bills.
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Thu, Dec 7th 2017 04:25 pm
The board of directors of Eastern Niagara Hospital (ENH) has approved a plan to construct a state-of-the-art building on the Hospital's Lockport campus that will house a new emergency department and medical office building. The two-story 21,000-square-foot building will be located near the hospital's entrance off East Avenue.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2017 03:10 pm
LeChase Construction has placed the last steel beam onto the top of the $29 million Explore & More Children's Museum at Canalside in downtown Buffalo. A milestone event, called a "topping off" ceremony in the construction industry, was held recently with members of the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp., museum leaders and local schoolchildren to celebrate the occasion.
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Thu, Nov 30th 2017 03:00 pm
Daniel Hart, executive director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, announced the promotion of Jennifer Barbee to associate director and director of development.
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Thu, Nov 30th 2017 02:55 pm
Dan Tidwell has joined J. Fitzgerald Group in Lockport as vice president, national sales. In this new capacity, Tidwell will work as a brand ambassador and strategic consultant, speaking with new clients and potential customers about the capabilities of the marketing communications firm at a national and international level.
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Wed, Nov 29th 2017 12:50 pm
Rhoney Funeral Home Inc. has recently invested back into the community in order to promote the saving of lives.
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Tue, Nov 28th 2017 01:45 pm
As Small Business Saturday closed out its eighth year on Saturday, Nov. 25, shoppers provided an encouraging boost to small businesses at the start to the holiday shopping season.
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Wed, Nov 22nd 2017 11:20 am
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, stood along the edge of the Niagara River on Tuesday to unveil a vision to sustain momentum along the City of Niagara Falls waterfront.
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Mon, Nov 20th 2017 03:55 pm
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates.
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Mon, Nov 20th 2017 12:40 pm
"You Gotta Know Buffalo - My Hometown Edition," a trivia game that celebrates the people, places and events that make up the rich history of the Queen City, was launched today by Store (716), a local company that designs Buffalo-themed apparel and gifts.
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Fri, Nov 17th 2017 07:00 pm
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA, will host its annual Fashionably Late/Fashionably Early Black Friday event for shoppers looking to snag remarkable deals and extra savings. Fashion Outlets will be open from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Thanksgiving night and again beginning at 7 a.m. on Black Friday.
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Mon, Nov 6th 2017 12:35 pm
Catholic Health Home Care Services has received two national recognitions for top-ranked quality and patient satisfaction.
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Mon, Nov 6th 2017 11:05 am
Operation Homefront and Dollar Tree Inc. will once again join forces this year to make the holidays brighter for military families with the nonprofit's holiday toy drive.
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Sat, Nov 4th 2017 10:00 am
Clyde's Feed & Animal Center, a Purina Certified Expert Dealer, is announcing its 2017 Purina Check-R-Board Days, a customer appreciation event.
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Sat, Nov 4th 2017 10:00 am
The U.S. Small Business Administration is now accepting nominations for its 2018 National Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year. Since 1963, National Small Business Week has recognized the outstanding achievements of America's small businesses for their contributions to their local communities, and to this nation's economy.
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Fri, Nov 3rd 2017 03:35 pm
Last Friday, Canalside Wine and Spirits cut the ribbon to the new facility at 14 Webster St., North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Nov 3rd 2017 08:10 am
Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello thanked General Motors for its $3.5 million investment in its operations facility located in Lockport. This investment for future thermal products will ensure the continued employment of residents from the 145th Assembly District and the facility's surrounding area.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2017 03:05 pm
Donna Gasparro, M.D., a board-certified family physician with an interest in preventative medicine and a strong background in cosmetic and aesthetic medicine, has joined the primary care team at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2017 03:00 pm
On Monday, Oct. 2, Audubon Women's opened its doors to a brand-new, state-of-the-art, 14,500-square-foot facility at 2240 North Forest Road in Williamsville.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2017 06:40 pm
Seneca Gaming Corp, President & CEO Holly Gagnon has received the prestigious Patty Becker Pay It Forward Award. Global Gaming Women announced the winners of its 2017 Patty awards at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E).
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Thu, Oct 19th 2017 03:10 pm
Empire State Development has announced Commissioner Howard Zemsky will lead a Global NY trade mission to Israel from Dec. 3-7. Global NY is New York's portal for both foreign businesses looking to invest in New York and for local businesses interested in exporting internationally.
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Wed, Oct 18th 2017 05:10 pm
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino announced the Seneca Niagara Events Center took home the prestigious 2017 Casino Showroom/Theater of the Year" award at the fifth annual Casino Entertainment Awards.
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Wed, Oct 18th 2017 12:20 pm
The Niagara River Greenway Commission announced the project consultation application has been updated and is now available on the commission's website (niagaragreenway.org). The updated application is available under project submissions / consultation and review forms.
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Tue, Oct 17th 2017 08:50 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center recently welcomed two physician assistants to its growing team of primary care providers. Both are now seeing patients at the Niagara Falls Memorial Primary Care Center in the Golisano Center for Community Health, 533 10th St.
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Thu, Oct 12th 2017 11:00 am
The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council on Wednesday announced it has submitted its 2017 progress report - titled "A Strategy for Prosperity" - to New York state. The progress report details the council's achievements in implementing its strategic plan, reflects Western New York's progress on efforts to ensure sustainable and long-term growth in the five county region, and to leverage the region's advantages in key industry sectors, including advanced manufacturing, agriculture, binational logistics, energy, health and life sciences, higher education, professional services and tourism.
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Fri, Oct 6th 2017 07:05 pm
On Wednesday afternoon, representatives from New York state came to DeGraff Memorial Hospital to break ground on a nearly $8 million project, which calls for 17 treatment bays, including a trauma room, dedicated bariatric room and an airborne isolation room.
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Tue, Oct 3rd 2017 05:45 pm
Empire State Development on Tuesday announced Global NY, the agency's international division, was awarded a $754,700 State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration to support the growth of New York exports to foreign markets around the globe. When combined with state matching funds, the STEP Program will invest more than $1.16 million in small businesses statewide through September 2018.
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