Tue, Jan 23rd 2024 04:55 pm
We are thrilled to announce that "Good Deeds Buffalo" has officially launched nationwide, under our rebranded name, "Good Deeds America." Our website is fully built, and our social media channels are up and running. We have already booked our first sets of guests for the show, and we couldn't be more excited to bring positivity and inspiration to a broader audience.
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Tue, Jan 23rd 2024 04:40 pm
Accounting students from Niagara University's Holzschuh College of Business Administration and members of its Accounting Society and Beta Alpha Psi will again provide members of the Niagara Falls community free tax preparation assistance through the Internal Revenue Service's volunteer income tax assistance program, which offers free tax help for low- to moderate-income families, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and those with limited English proficiency.
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Wed, Jan 17th 2024 04:40 pm
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to keep track of the gift cards they received during the holidays. Unused gift card balances can be turned over to the comptroller's office of unclaimed funds (OUF) after five years of inactivity. In 2023, the office recovered over $27 million from gift cards.
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Wed, Jan 17th 2024 04:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $7.6 million is available to eligible organizations through round 2 of New York Food for New York Families (NYFNYF).
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Tue, Jan 16th 2024 10:40 am
Grammy Award-nominated, multi-Platinum-selling band Bush will celebrate its 30th anniversary with an extensive North American headline tour: "Bush - Loaded: The Greatest Hits Tour." The trek will kick off on July 26 in Bend, Oregon, and include a show at the Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater in Lewiston on Aug. 17. Jerry Cantrell and Candlebox will be the special guests on all dates.
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Fri, Jan 12th 2024 11:00 am
Tuesday marked a time of change for the Youngstown Business and Professional Association.
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Fri, Jan 12th 2024 10:55 am
As we anticipate the solar eclipse on April 8, and prepare for our new production, "Phantoms of the Opera Hall," we'd like to share the rich history of the Opera Hall and some of the people who were associated with the building, whose lives were tied to the mysteries of the moon.
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Thu, Jan 11th 2024 08:15 pm
The Buffalo AKG Art Museum has announced a landmark exhibition that will respond to the tragic slaying of 10 members of Buffalo's Black community on May 14, 2022.
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Wed, Jan 10th 2024 05:05 pm
United Way of Greater Niagara has officially announced which agencies will be receiving support from our Community Care fund this year.
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Tue, Jan 9th 2024 04:35 pm
M&T Bank is giving away 30,000 "BILLIEVE TOGETHER" banners starting today at its branch locations in Rochester and Buffalo.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2024 02:50 pm
Faculty and staff within the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (SDM) are acutely aware of disparities in oral health care, which particularly affect low-income children, rural residents and individuals who struggle with mental health, disabilities and housing.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2024 01:30 pm
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2024 07:00 am
Less than a month removed from the 19th anniversary of the Frontier House closing to the public, the surest sign of its reopening was announced on Friday.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2024 11:00 am
Rellim Hair & Makeup Design Studio is set to open in a new, Center Street location.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2024 11:00 am
Work is no longer the future for three new Town of Niagara board members.
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Wed, Jan 3rd 2024 10:10 am
The Hospice and Palliative Care Group (HPCG) board of directors has announced President and CEO John Lomeo will step down effective July 31.
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Tue, Jan 2nd 2024 01:10 pm
As we begin a new year, many of us will be setting new goals and resolutions. One of the most popular resolutions is to get fit and healthy - and to achieve this, many people will be joining a gym or renewing their gym membership. The New York State Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection shares practical tips to help guide New Yorkers on what they need to know before signing up or a renewing a health club or gym membership.
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Tue, Jan 2nd 2024 10:10 am
In the spirit of "Government Closest To The People," a very fine inaugural event took place on this first day of the year 2024 at the Wheatfield Community and Senior Center with the swearing-In and official installation of officers of the Town of Wheatfield, and of members of the Niagara County Legislature.
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Tue, Jan 2nd 2024 09:55 am
Through Highmark Bright Blue Futures charitable giving and community involvement program, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield announced its 2023 community investments totaled $8.2 million in support of more than 200 nonprofit organizations and initiatives to advance health equity and outcomes.
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Tue, Dec 26th 2023 10:55 am
The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) is reminding snowmobilers to ride responsibly and put safety first as they enjoy New York state's outstanding snowmobiling opportunities.
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Tue, Dec 26th 2023 07:00 am
It was 12 months ago when we heralded 2023 as "the year of we" - noting our vocation takes a team effort.
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Fri, Dec 22nd 2023 11:30 am
Spreading the holiday cheer, Modern Disposal Services officials and Niagara County Legislator Irene Myers visited with Care-n-Share Pantry staffers last Friday in Ransomville for a presentation of checks and some potentially good news for the River Region agency.
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Fri, Dec 22nd 2023 11:30 am
DiMino's Lewiston Tops recently presented a donation in the amount of $10,000 to the Salvation Army. Owner Anthony DiMino, pictured here with Santa, said Walmart will double that donation.
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Thu, Dec 21st 2023 07:30 pm
Niagara County Community College (NCCC) has announced the launch of a national search for its eighth president, who will succeed Dr. William Murabito upon his retirement on June 30, 2024. The college's board of trustees has appointed Kevin Clark, chair of the NCCC board of trustees, to lead the search.
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Tue, Dec 19th 2023 06:40 pm
Lewiston resident Susan Geissler was honored Tuesday by the Tuscarora Nation during the 210th anniversary commemoration of the Tuscarora Heroes.
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Mon, Dec 18th 2023 03:50 pm
Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Becky Wydysh on Monday announced the new Niagara County ambulance service answered its first call this past Sunday and is now fully operational to serve Niagara County residents. The county has two ambulances in service.
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Mon, Dec 18th 2023 10:50 am
Last weekend, the Lewiston Kiwanis Club gathered to assemble and deliver over 70 Christmas dinner baskets to families in the community.
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Mon, Dec 18th 2023 10:45 am
The 11th annual "Saturday for Soldiers" was held this past weekend at the Ontario House in Youngstown.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2023 11:00 am
Ellicott Development has a new plan for its Lewiston plaza.
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Wed, Dec 13th 2023 01:30 pm
Seneca Gaming Corp. announced Monique Sebastian, an executive with more than two decades of entertainment leadership experience in the gaming industry, has joined the company as executive director of entertainment.
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Fri, Dec 8th 2023 03:50 pm
The REACH (Restorative Environments Allowing Children Hope) division of Community Missions provides a safe haven for neglected, abused and troubled youth and young adults, ages 7-24. We provide services to the needy, homeless and emotionally disturbed populations in Niagara County and other neighboring counties as needed. Services include housing, case management, outreach, counseling, and restorative justice circle work.
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Fri, Dec 8th 2023 03:50 pm
On Saturday, Dec. 16, the Town of Niagara Lions and Helping Hands clubs, along with Town Historian Peter Ames, will host a Wreaths Across America ceremony. The event will be held at the Witmer Community Cemetery on Witmer Road and will commence at 10 a.m.
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Tue, Dec 5th 2023 12:00 pm
Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity celebrated its 31st Habitat home in Niagara County with a home dedication to celebrate the newest Habitat homeowners achieving their dream of homeownership.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 07:05 am
The holiday season officially began in Lewiston with the annual holiday market at the Brickyard Brewing Company on Thursday; the tree-lighting Friday at Academy Park; Santa's arrival on Saturday and a flurry of family activities in the business district.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 07:00 am
M&T Bank's annual "Holiday Music Under the Dome" series will once again bring joyful music and festive celebrations to the bank's Fountain Plaza branch at 575 Main St., in downtown Buffalo. The community is invited to visit M&T's prominent and decorated downtown branch - commonly called the "gold dome" - for holiday performances from Saturday, Dec. 9, through Friday, Dec. 15.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 04:40 pm
Celebrations frequently involve entertaining guests or heading out for nights on the town to enjoy the company of others. Often food and beverages are part of the fun, and that includes alcoholic beverages, which may flow a little more readily during festive occasions.
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Fri, Dec 1st 2023 10:30 am
Millions of Americans will flock to tree lots across the country in search of the perfect Christmas tree in coming weeks. While finding just the right one may seem like the hard part, getting it home safely is where the real challenge begins.
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Tue, Nov 28th 2023 02:25 pm
With the holiday season underway, the Ladies of Charity elves at Catholic Charities Santa's Workshop are again seeking donations, recipients and volunteers to help ensure all children in Western New York have something special to unwrap on Christmas morning.
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Tue, Nov 28th 2023 01:40 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center has announced the appointment of Congressman Brian Higgins as its next president and CEO. Following his career, serving as the U.S. representative for New York's 26th congressional district since 2005, Higgins is set to lead Shea's Performing Arts Center beginning Feb. 5, 2024.
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Fri, Nov 24th 2023 11:00 am
When is a water tank a thing of beauty? The answer in Wheatfield is when it bears a big, beautiful and vivid version of the town's logo.
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