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Holiday season celebrations ramp up in Western New York
Tue, Dec 5th 2023 04:50 pm
The month of December proves to be a busy one in Western New York. A range of events and activities are set to take place in the region.
Biting cold, warm bites: Aprieta Monster Food Truck making mark in Lockport food scene
Fri, Dec 1st 2023 12:10 pm
Despite many choosing to stay indoors during Lockport's first big snow flurry of the year, Aprieta Monster Food Truck and its owners braved the cold as snow began to pile up all around them. In full view of passersby on Transit Road, the drab weather was no match for the vivid and colorful aesthetic of the food truck.
Review: Griffon Gastropub is perfect spot to grab a bite
Fri, Dec 1st 2023 12:05 pm
Looking for a charming spot to grab a bite to eat? Check out The Griffon Brewery and Gastropub located at 115 S. Water St., Lewiston.
Simply Boba: Bursting with customers (and boba)
Sat, Nov 11th 2023 10:20 pm
Since Simply Boba opened its doors in June, the business has remained a popular hotspot for members of Grand Island and the surrounding areas.
Give back this holiday season: Island Hair Studio and Barbershop hosting food drive
Fri, Oct 20th 2023 04:05 pm
The Island Hair Studio and Barbershop is hosting a food drive from now until Nov. 17. This food drive is accepting nonperishable items. All donations can be dropped off inside the salon, and the proceeds will be given to the local Neighbor's Foundation of Grand Island.
National esports champion closes out donation drive for local Buffalo player
Fri, Sep 29th 2023 04:40 pm
National esports player Dominique "Sonic Fox" McLean donated $500 to a GoFundMe campaign for Buffalo player Jon "MeVsZomb" Armstrong, closing out the campaign's goal of $5,000.
Lockport Energy House amps up menu with refreshing acai bowls
Fri, Sep 29th 2023 03:55 pm
Lockport Energy House is shaking up its menu by introducing customizable acai bowls.
Kelly's Country Store: The perfect spot for fall festivities
Fri, Sep 29th 2023 03:55 pm
Kelly's Country Store has been a staple among the Grand Island community since 1962, and the holiday season is always its time to shine.
Tents up in Porter on the Lake Town Park in preparation for Mighty Niagara
Fri, Sep 29th 2023 03:55 pm
Porter on the Lake Town Park will host the finish line to the Mighty Niagara Half Marathon this weekend. The event will take place on Saturday Sept. 30. The day includes two races: the Mighty Niagara Half Marathon and the Hospice Dash 5K.
This is O.J. Produxions
Fri, Apr 28th 2023 03:20 pm
It truly is possible to do anything you invest your time to. Today, entrepreneurship is popular and it starts as early as the teenage years. The creation of your own products or clothes can create a difference to the intended audience you seek to reach. What separates a brand from the others it is competing against? Its message.
Attracting new students to Niagara University
Mon, Apr 10th 2023 05:35 pm
Last weekend, Niagara University celebrated the acceptance a few incoming Purple Eagles - those who belong to the Class of 2027.
NU softball returns home after 14 days of spring games in Hawaii
Fri, Mar 31st 2023 02:25 pm
The Niagara University softball team has returned home after spending 14 days in Hawaii participating in the Hawaii Spring Fling tournament and the Rainbow Wahine Classic.
Niagara racing to postseason play
Fri, Mar 3rd 2023 01:55 pm
Niagara Men's basketball closed off the weekend with a hard-breaking loss to St. Peter's university, Sunday afternoon, Feb. 26, at home in the Gallagher Center.
Roll Purps': As winter sports are slowly coming to an end, spring sports are hitting the fields
Fri, Mar 3rd 2023 01:25 pm
This past weekend, the baseball team started its official season with a series win over Norfolk State. This is the first time since 2008 wherein Niagara won its season-opening series.
NU basketball: Calvin Murphy makes a comeback
Fri, Feb 17th 2023 10:55 am
NBA Hall of Famer and former Purple Eagle Calvin Murphy returned to his alma mater, Niagara University, to be honored, remembered and to share stories with Niagara's current men's basketball team.
Post-pandemic concert boom: Big stars head back on road, ticket competition is fierce
Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 03:20 pm
It's time to twist the night away. It's time for dancing in the moonlight. Concerts are back and it's time to lose yourself in the music.
Korean ramyun captures the world with its completely new taste
Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 02:50 pm
Hot, Spicy and Red are the pronouns for Korean food. The image of loud red is mainly used for describing Korean food. Koreans have a special affection for spicy food to the extent that they are known as combatants for their spicy taste. The reason is in the hot regions of summer in Korea eating a lot of peppers is common.
Turning puppies into heroes: How Guiding Eyes for the Blind is changing lives
Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 02:15 pm
If there's one thing parents encounter, it's the "Can we get a dog?" plea from their kids at one time or another. Chris Coyne and his family were no different.
'Don't Worry Darling': Smashing hit or total flop?
Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 01:40 pm
Picture this: the perfect 1950s house, with the perfect husband who has a perfect job, and not a care in the world. Sure, that sounds wonderful ... until it's not.
Taylor Swift retains relevance through the years
Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 12:50 pm
On Friday, Oct. 21, Taylor Swift released her 10th studio album, "Midnights," about 13 sleepless nights from throughout her life. It is already taking to the charts. While promoting the album in her interview with Jimmy Fallon, Swift referred to herself as a "geriatric popstar" when asked about her age.
The Queen City never sleeps: Buffalo's underrated FGC scene
Wed, Apr 20th 2022 09:30 pm
Buffalo, New York - the "Queen City" of New York state. When people think Buffalo, their mind usually jumps to chicken wings and football fans jumping into folding tables. One thing that usually doesn't come to mind is the world of esports.
The revival of vintage: Everything you need to know to be thrift-savvy
Wed, Apr 20th 2022 03:25 pm
"Vintage" is a term used (in fashion) to describe old clothing made between 20 and 100 years ago.
The Burton: A legendary bar in a small college town
Wed, Apr 20th 2022 02:15 pm
Located in Allegany, roughly 60 miles south of Buffalo, The Burton is one of the most notable bar-restaurants in town. It has made a long-lasting impact on St. Bonaventure University alumni and the locals of the Allegany area. It is widely known for its famous "Burton Burger," the "best burger in town."
Face of Maryvale baseball looks to build on legacy
Wed, Apr 20th 2022 02:05 pm
Maryvale's star catcher, Dalton Harper, has made quite the name for himself over his career with the Flyers. In just three seasons with Maryvale, Harper has set the school record in career homeruns at seven, along with the season record at five in 2021. He is also currently second all-time in doubles (20) and is just four runs batted in away from the school record (65).
The mask behind the mask
Fri, Dec 3rd 2021 03:30 pm
The coronavirus pandemic has been infamous for instructing everyone to wear masks in order to combat the virus. But what if I told you that the mask has helped a group of students study a specific theater artform?
The movie experience in your home: Is it better?
Fri, Dec 3rd 2021 03:30 pm
Movie media has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, for the best and for the worst. For streaming services, they are receiving the best viewership they have ever seen before, while movie theater companies are taking substantial losses. What used to be filled movie theaters watching the latest blockbuster Marvel movie, has now been replaced by watching the new movie from the comfort of one's home on a streaming service.
Our planet is OUR responsibility
Fri, Apr 30th 2021 09:50 pm
We have only one world; however, the world we have is disintegrating at our feet. The water we drink, the air we breathe, and the food we eat are all connected to the environment; but we are watching them disappear in front of our eyes.
Where pandemic-exiled moviegoers can buy digital movies
Fri, Apr 30th 2021 08:20 pm
Are you the type of person who needs the smell of "Butter Flavored Topping" to genuinely enjoy watching a movie? Does a movie seem better to you if your feet are sticking to the floor while you are watching it? Does it feel uncomfortable watching a movie without people sitting behind you talking about the awesome concert they attended last week? If so, the coronavirus pandemic has certainly put a damper on your moviegoing experience.
College students face burnout in online learning
Fri, Apr 30th 2021 04:10 pm
In a time when many students are living and learning in the same environment, it's easy to feel burnout as the two blend together. This is no exception for college students who are combatting lack of motivation through Zoom classes and due dates, as their beds became their classrooms.
Remembering One-Nine
Fri, Apr 30th 2021 03:55 pm
Patrick Romano, 23, was a college hockey player at Niagara University. Tragically and unexpectedly, in the early hours of the morning on March 27, Patrick passed away in a fire in his off campus house on Wyoming Avenue in Niagara Falls.
College mental health crisis: Thoughts from current students & tips to help
Fri, Apr 30th 2021 03:40 pm
For many, college is a time for freedom, growth, and change. College is being independent for the first time, and it is exciting, new, and daunting. College is also late nights in the library spent with a coffee and a textbook.
Students stress levels regarding 2020 election
Fri, Nov 20th 2020 02:45 pm
With the 2020 presidential election seemingly coming to a close (although some legalities are still in question), the question to students across Western New York is simple: What are their thoughts about the election and are they more or less stressed with the presumed result of the election?
How quarantine affects people
Fri, Nov 20th 2020 02:35 pm
During this national pandemic whether you are in quarantine or trying to get used to this new normal it takes a lot on many individuals mental health, that is not really talked about. Even though these past couple months have been very stressful to a majority of people.
2020 presidential election: Hindering or helping Niagara University students?
Fri, Nov 20th 2020 02:25 pm
Niagara University students are working hard to keep up with all of the upcoming changes that have been brought on by the 2020 presidential election. Whether the impact has been overall positive or negative on the students has yet to be seen. However, this is what NU students and faculty had to say.
Stressing the performance: An inside look behind the glitter of performing
Fri, Nov 20th 2020 02:10 pm
The next time you're watching or attending a show with live performers try to imagine yourself in the performers' shoes- or in colorguard's case, the feet of the performers. You'd probably be overcome with insane amounts of anxiety. Stage fright even. More often than not the performers feel some sort of the same thing. They just find different ways to handle it.
From in the classroom to on the computer: How Niagara University is coping with COVID
Fri, Nov 20th 2020 01:50 pm
Is it a secret college is hard? No. Add some Zoom classes and hybrid classes to the mix, the inability to see friends and go out to let loose on the weekends after a tough week full of assignments, papers and exams, not being able to play sports with teammates, not being able to meet new people as a freshman because they are couped up in their dorms - that makes college even harder.
North Tonawanda adopts 2021 budget
Fri, Nov 20th 2020 01:25 pm
On Nov. 10, the North Tonawanda Common Council voted 3-2 to adopt its revised 2021 budget, which includes a 3.75% property tax increase (equating to roughly $50 per $100,000 assessment). The figure is lower than the 6.52% increase called for in Mayor Arthur G. Pappas' initially proposed budget, which was heavily criticized by residents and some council members alike.
Lew-Port's Roddy Gayle commits to Ohio State
Sat, Nov 14th 2020 11:25 am
Friday night, Lewiston-Porter junior Roddy Gayle had a big decision to make, but it was one he utmost felt incredibly comfortable with. In front of a few family, friends, media and Lew-Port administration and coaches, Gayle made his commitment to the Ohio State University during a ceremony in the Lancers gymnasium.
Niagara University honors 5 for outstanding work in spirit of St. Vincent de Paul
Tue, Oct 13th 2020 11:00 am
As part of its celebration of Vincentian Heritage Week, Niagara University recognized the extraordinary contributions of five individuals who have "lived the mission of St. Vincent de Paul" at its annual convocation, held simultaneously in the Alumni Chapel and livestreamed Sept. 30.
How does a pandemic affect the lives of college students?
Tue, Apr 28th 2020 05:00 pm
With quarantine being extended until mid-May for New York state, college students are unsure on when they will return to school for classes, when trips could possibly be rescheduled, or when life will go back to some form of normality.
 

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