Fri, Jun 28th 2024 11:00 am
Active and retired military members can enjoy a free coffee and a baked good at two Lewiston locations on July 4-5. Joel and Maryjo Erway will again pick up the tab for purchases made at The Orange Cat Coffee Co. and DiCamillo Bakery. This is their fourth annual giveback program.
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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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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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Tue, Jun 25th 2024 12:55 pm
The sounds of classic rock will come alive and fill the night air in one fantastic farewell to summer when Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino presents an outdoor show by the legendary Peter Frampton on Saturday, Sept. 21 (7 p.m.). Tickets on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, June 28.
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Mon, Jun 24th 2024 10:00 am
The Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., former president of Niagara University, passed away peacefully June 23, 2024, at St. Catherine's Infirmary in Philadelphia at the age of 85.
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Mon, Jun 24th 2024 07:00 am
Old Fort Niagara has been standing guard at the Niagara River's mouth for almost 300 years. During the fort's long history, it has seen many changes and endured many conflicts. Chief among them is the Siege of 1759 during the French and Indian War.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2024 11:00 am
Two of the Niagara River Region's biggest, family-friendliest events this summer will take place at Artpark. Each festival seeks to unite the community in a celebration of culture, music, dance and creativity.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2024 10:55 am
Lewiston restaurateur Michael Hibbard is teaming with music promoter Ray Barry to bring music and art to Gallo Coal Fire Kitchen this summer.
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Wed, Jun 19th 2024 06:30 pm
There's vocally gifted, and then there's Sarah McLachlan.
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Tue, Jun 18th 2024 10:00 pm
Village of Lewiston residents reelected Nick Conde to a fourth term on the Board of Trustees, and chose Historic Preservation Commission member Jim Fittante to replace Dan Gibson, who opted not to run for office again.
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Tue, Jun 18th 2024 09:10 am
Portions of Niagara County experienced torrential downpour - and subsequent flooding - on Tuesday morning.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 11:45 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging New Yorkers to prepare for extreme heat that is forecast for the state this week. A prolonged period of heat and humidity is anticipated to begin Monday in the Genesee Valley and Finger Lakes, and then affect the entire state Tuesday through Friday.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 10:45 am
Record-high temperatures are bringing summer heat early this year around much of the U.S., and the American Heart Association is urging people to take extra steps to protect their hearts. Precautions are especially important for older adults and people with high blood pressure, obesity or a history of heart disease and stroke.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 10:45 am
With heat warnings issued across the region, AAA Western and Central New York is reminding motorists to be aware of the dangers of hot cars. On average, 37 children die in hot cars every year. While an overwhelming majority of these deaths are accidental, such tragedies are often preventable.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 07:00 am
Fresh off this weekend's Lewiston Garden Festival and "Porchfest," an annual favorite will take place Thursday up in Youngstown. The 14th annual Beginning of Summer Street Dance and Car Cruise will take over the village's Main Street strip from 6-10 p.m. with music, dancing and fun for all ages.
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Sun, Jun 16th 2024 03:00 pm
Picture-perfect weather greeted myriad visitors to the Lewiston Garden Club's annual GardenFest over the weekend.
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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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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 10:55 am
Niagara Falls is home to one of the world's natural wonders, famous attractions, some of the best pizza on Earth, and, for the next few weeks, Leon Etienne.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 10:50 am
Aaron Rotella's reason for opening a second Center Street business is simple: "I like ice cream," he said Tuesday.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2024 02:55 pm
Empire State Development (ESD) announced the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Graycliff Estate will be adding a new visitor center to complement the recently renovated historic home and surrounding property, improving the 8-acre site's visitor experience, and better telling the story of Darwin and Isabelle Martin's spectacular summer home on Lake Erie.
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Tue, Jun 11th 2024 04:15 pm
Recently, a group of Cambodian monks traveled to Lewiston and stopped at The Freedom Crossing Monument. Timothy Henderson met them to tell the story behind the monument and Lewiston's role in the Underground Railroad.
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Tue, Jun 11th 2024 09:25 am
The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service, recognized the National Football League with its Award of Meritorious Achievement on Monday night. The award, the highest honor the organization bestows, was presented to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during ceremonies celebrating the founding of the American Heart Association.
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Tue, Jun 11th 2024 07:00 am
This Historical Association of Lewiston and Lewiston Museum kicked off their new, vintage horse and carriage ride on a picture-perfect afternoon.
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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 11:55 am
The vivid bright greens inside The Plant Shack were accompanied by myriad colors Saturday afternoon, as the shop hosted the third annual "Paintings & Pottery" event. Art from 130 Niagara Wheatfield High School students filled the Lewiston store as the culmination of six studio in art and ceramics classes.
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Sat, Jun 8th 2024 01:25 pm
The 32nd annual 10 Mile Garage Sale brought crowds to River Region neighborhoods this weekend, eager to find great deals on unique items. Home décor, clothing, kitchen goods, music, outdoor sporting equipment, dolls, cutlery, cups and dishes - all could be had for the right price (or less, with some good negotiating.)
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Thu, Jun 6th 2024 03:40 pm
When the myelin sheath that surrounds nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord becomes damaged, a number of debilitating conditions can result that limit mobility, inhibit independence and reduce life expectancy. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common demyelinating disease, affecting more than 2.5 million individuals globally every year.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 05:50 pm
USA Niagara Development Corp. (USAN) announced the installation of the "NF NY" sculpture on Old Falls Street in Niagara Falls, a permanent exhibit that will offer a new visitor attraction for the 9.4 million people who visit Niagara Falls each year.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 07:00 am
A Relay For Life luminaria ceremony will be held from 6:30-10 p.m. Friday, June 7, outside of Lewiston-Porter High School on Creek Road.
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Tue, Jun 4th 2024 07:00 am
A group of volunteers in Youngstown and the Town of Porter has organized a planning committee, called "River, Trails, Roads and Rails," to gather community input and develop plans to build bicycle and recreation-friendly trails from Joseph Davis State Park to Fort Niagara State Park.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 04:45 pm
Today, the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens announced a new brand to refresh its identity and align with the current and ongoing renovation and future expansion projects.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 08:50 am
The afternoon of June 1, Grand Island Fire Co. firefighters received notification of a heat detector set off at 2710 Grand Island Blvd., at 12:47 p.m. Several Grand lsland units responded within minutes, initially reporting nothing showing upon arrival.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 07:00 am
A beautiful, warm day welcomed the Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market, as the summer season kicked off Saturday at Academy Park.
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Fri, May 31st 2024 11:00 am
You know that cheeseburger and fries combo you've been dreaming about at night? It's served at Lumberjack's Patio Grill.
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Fri, May 31st 2024 09:55 am
As the highly anticipated opening day on Saturday, June 8, approaches, the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center (NACC) is thrilled to announce a vibrant lineup of summer events, including live performances, dynamic festivals, and engaging art workshops.
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Wed, May 29th 2024 07:55 pm
Outside the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum last Friday, we met a graceful Billye Aaron, the widow of Henry Lewis "Hammerin' Hank" Aaron to present a plaque, titled, "Henry Aaron's Connection with Buffalo, New York." It was one day after a bronze statue of her husband was unveiled, and moments before the ribbon would be cut on the museum's newest exhibit, "The Souls of the Game: The Voices of Black Baseball."
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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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Tue, May 28th 2024 07:00 am
SUNY Niagara is celebrating a historic achievement for its surgical technology program. The graduating Class of 2024 marks a first in the program's history, with all 15 students earning a passing grade on the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certified surgical technologist (CST) exam, giving the cohort a 100% pass rate.
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Mon, May 27th 2024 04:30 pm
PHOTOS: Memorial Day in Lewiston
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