Fri, Oct 4th 2024 07:00 am
The Frontier House did not reopen over the summer, as ownership hoped, but it's still on track to welcome visitors back in 2024 - the building's 200th anniversary year. Lewiston's historic crown jewel has been closed since December 2004, and under construction since December 2020.
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Fri, Oct 4th 2024 07:00 am
Lewiston Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 is raising money to help the Buffalo Sled Vets defend their Toyota USA Hockey Sled National Championship adult tier 5 pool A title. The team's leading scorer, Matthew Daniels, is a member of the VFW, and attended Lewiston-Porter and Niagara Wheatfield high schools before serving in the U.S. military.
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Fri, Oct 4th 2024 06:55 am
The calendar tells us it is fall. So, too, Mother Nature gives us signs such as the color of the leaves changing, shorter days, cooler nights and also the return of the Pacific salmon to their native tributaries.
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Wed, Oct 2nd 2024 07:35 pm
Towne Hyundai of Orchard Park, a dealership of the Towne Automotive Group, presented FeedMore WNY with a $100,000 donation to support FeedMore WNY's new campus project. The presentation was held at Towne Hyundai at 3525 Southwestern Blvd.
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Wed, Oct 2nd 2024 06:40 pm
A small University at Buffalo clinical trial has found that, at low doses, lithium aspartate is ineffective in treating the fatigue and brain fog that is often a persistent feature of long COVID; however, a supplemental dose-finding study found some evidence that higher doses may be effective.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is proud to observe Fire Prevention Week 2024 (Oct. 6-12). This coincides with the efforts of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). This year's theme, "Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You!," underscores the vital role smoke alarms play in day-to-day fire safety.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 10:30 am
As part of Artpark & Company's 2025 season, "The Driver Era: Obsession Tour" global show will be held inside the Artpark Mainstage Theater at 8 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2025. Additional support to be announced.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 09:40 am
On Saturday, Sept. 28 - the eve of Gold Star Mothers' Day - a formal dedication service was held behind the Wheatfield Town Hall building at the Wheatfield Veterans Monument and Memorial in honor of Gold Star Mothers.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 11:05 am
Each year, the Niagara Military Affairs Council (NIMAC) takes time to report to the community, sharing updates and expressing gratitude for the continued support from local municipalities and residents. This year, NIMAC is pleased to announce that the future of the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS) looks bright, thanks to the collaborative efforts of our organization, the military personnel stationed here, and our community partners.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 11:00 am
Town of Niagara officials are hoping to remain a general-tax-free municipality for the 2025 budget year. But it's looking more and more unlikely the trend can continue forward.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 11:00 am
One of the more useful, informative and reassuring websites for those with a gluten intolerance, or for those looking to go gluten-free, is not from the Food Network, the surgeon general or even celebrity chefs. No, it's a Facebook page called "Ella's Gluten Free Recipes" - and it's the brainchild of 9-year-old Ella Celani.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 11:00 am
Those who caught Leon Etienne's summer show at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center know his "Magic Rocks."
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Thu, Sep 26th 2024 10:50 am
Buffalo Waterfront today announced the opening weekend of the Ice at Canalside, presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY, and revealed some new features and events in the works for the upcoming season.
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Thu, Sep 26th 2024 10:45 am
Destination Niagara USA President and CEO John Percy has been honored with the prestigious 2024 New York State Tourism Excellence Award for Excellence in Leadership: Career/Lifetime Achievement by the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA).
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2024 11:55 am
Community Missions will hold its third annual blessing of the animals on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10-11:30 a.m. at its main site, 1570 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2024 07:00 am
Old Falls Street USA invites the community to celebrate the 14th annual Oktoberfest from 1-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. The event will take place on the Convention Center block between First and Third streets, in the heart of downtown Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2024 10:55 am
The Brickyard is still the best.
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Thu, Sep 19th 2024 07:30 pm
Community members, artists and elected leaders joined together Friday to celebrate a new installation at the foot of the South Fourth Street entrance to Artpark State Park.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2024 10:35 am
Final work on "The Lewiston Mural at Academy Park" has been completed, bringing the large summer art project to an exciting conclusion. Lewiston artists Maureen Kellick and Dan Buttery collaborated on the unique mural project that encompasses the building at the park's northeast corner, creating a dynamic visual welcome at the gateway to the village.
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Tue, Sep 17th 2024 07:00 am
Congratulations were in order at Monday's Village of Lewiston Board meeting.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2024 08:50 am
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Mark Mortenson, president and CEO of the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens.
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Sat, Sep 14th 2024 07:00 am
When a tornado touched down along West River Road on Grand Island at 4:33 p.m. Sept. 9, it raised the questions, "Why us?" and "Why here?"
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Fri, Sep 13th 2024 11:45 am
Attached to Leah Mayer's locker in Veronica Connor Middle School is a sign with handwritten notes from other students. In big letters, the sign reads, "We love you, Leah."
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Fri, Sep 13th 2024 10:20 am
If you know the first names of the Waldrans - Lewiston's famous squatters who lived with their dalmatians where Artpark is today - then maybe you should join in next year's "Lewiston Jeopardy"?
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Wed, Sep 11th 2024 07:30 pm
This year, multi-Platinum rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) kicks off a monumental winter tour on Nov. 13. The tour marks a triple celebration: 20 years of their beloved rock opera "The Lost Christmas Eve," reaching their 20 millionth concertgoer, and surpassing a phenomenal $20 million donated to charity.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2024 07:30 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center announced 2024 inductees into the WNY Entertainment Hall of Fame. This year's recipients include Patrick Fagan, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Lorna Hill and Albert Nocciolino. The award recognizes and celebrates the talent and contributions of those who have achieved illustrious careers in the performing arts and entertainment industry.
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Sun, Sep 8th 2024 11:15 pm
Amelia Faddoul was crowned Peach Queen on Sunday night at the close of the 66th annual Niagara County Peach Festival. The 20-year-old Niagara Falls resident is a Niagara University junior. With the win, she earns a $4,000 scholarship from the Kiwanis Club of Lewiston.
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Sun, Sep 8th 2024 11:10 pm
As I have stated before, we live for our summers here in Western New York. But in reality, we should live for every day.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 06:05 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James and State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the conviction and sentencing of Nathaniel Wagner, 42, of Newfane, for operating a residential contracting fraud scheme in Niagara County.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 11:00 am
Niagara Frontier Publications readers voted The Silo Restaurant as the "Best Summer Dining Spot" in the annual "Savory Summer" contest. The Lewiston waterfront eatery also took "Best Hot Dog," "Best Hamburger" and "Best French Fries."
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 11:00 am
Nestled in the far corner of the Griffon Brewing plaza is a hybrid that's bringing happiness to residents. The Youngstown Marketside is one-half eatery - with gourmet sandwiches, slices and desserts - and one-half market - an essential business, since other grocery purveyors have ceased operations in the village.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2024 07:00 pm
Destination Niagara USA is thrilled to announce the 15th annual Niagara Falls Blues Festival, set to take place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 13-14. This popular event will once again bring top-tier blues talent and local vendors to the heart of Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2024 04:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the new COVID-19 vaccine for the 2024-25 season is now available in New York. She encouraged all eligible New Yorkers - especially those who are 65 and older, are at risk for severe COVID-19, or have never received a COVID-19 vaccine - to get the vaccine as students return to school, and ahead of the respiratory illness season.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2024 04:25 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Food Policy Council (FPC) has launched an "Emergency Eats Recipe Challenge" and encourages the public to participate by submitting simple and delicious ideas for meals and snacks for emergency situations.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2024 04:20 pm
A recent study led by a University at Buffalo researcher suggests a paradigm shift in patient attitudes regarding perceptions of cannabis and prescription opioid use for pain management associated with cancer treatment.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2024 12:40 pm
Pentatonix's holiday tradition returns with their biggest Christmas tour yet - "Pentatonix: Hallelujah! It's A Christmas Tour." After thrilling arenas full of fans with yuletide classics in 2022 and 2023, the three-time Grammy Award-winning and Daytime Emmy Award-nominated quintet will return to the road to celebrate this year's holiday season.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2024 12:30 pm
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $1.5 million to a joint Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute and University at Buffalo research project that will use artificial intelligence to study how cells and molecules respond to low doses of radiation.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2024 12:30 pm
Walks to raise awareness, funding for causes.
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Sat, Aug 31st 2024 08:05 pm
From high above Niagara Falls, the views are legendary. On a clear day, 500 feet in the air offers clear views along the horizon north to Toronto and south toward Western New York's southern tier.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2024 11:00 am
More than the famous "Haystack," the novelty ice cream caboose or even the million-dollar view, what makes The Silo Restaurant successful is its dedicated staff.
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