Mon, Feb 5th 2018 12:55 pm
The Kenan Center is planning special youth and family programs for the month of February, including "Tales at the Taylor Theater" on Sunday, Feb. 11, and winter break programming from Tuesday, Feb. 20, through Friday, Feb. 23. All events will take place at the Kenan Campus, and are available for a variety of ages.
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Mon, Feb 5th 2018 11:35 am
Niagara University will host Disney Institute and bring elements of the professional development course, Disney's Approach to Leadership Excellence, to Niagara Falls on Thursday, March 15.
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Wed, Jan 31st 2018 01:40 pm
The New York Power Authority and New York State Canal Corp. announced 145 entries have been received for a $2.5 million competition that seeks the best ideas to enable the state Canal System to become an engine for economic growth and a world-class tourism destination.
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Wed, Jan 31st 2018 01:40 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced the team will partner with the Bald for Bucks initiative and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center throughout the month of February to raise funds to support critical cancer research and patient-care programs.
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Tue, Jan 30th 2018 03:35 pm
The Buffalo Sabres and Unyts have teamed up to host a community blood drive on Monday, Feb. 5, in the Lexus Club at KeyBank Center. Presenting donors who are willing to "give the gift of life" during this important time of the year will be rewarded with two tickets to an upcoming Buffalo Sabres home game, and have an opportunity to meet Sabretooth and Sabres alumni.
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Mon, Jan 29th 2018 03:00 pm
Enjoy fine dining and support the Niagara History Center as Lockport's Shamus Restaurant presents the 14th annual "History Center Night" from 4:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21. The evening out at Lockport's renowned Shamus will boost History Center programs as the restaurant donates a portion of all proceeds that evening.
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Mon, Jan 29th 2018 02:35 pm
Bringing together the region's farming community and the services necessary for daily operations is the goal of the eighth annual Western New York Farm Show, to be held Feb. 1-3 at the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg. The exposition is sponsored by the Erie County Agricultural Society.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2018 07:00 am
The WNY Heroes community continues looking for ways to show their support to the men and women who have served our country. WNY Heroes provides important support programs and services for local veterans every day right here in Western New York.
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Mon, Jan 22nd 2018 02:10 pm
The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine is delivering more than healthy smiles this February.
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Mon, Jan 22nd 2018 09:55 am
The Niagara Small Business Development Center, in conjunction with Niagara County Community College, is hosting a free workshop called "Start-Up Café" on Saturday, Jan. 27.
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Sat, Jan 20th 2018 10:30 am
As part of last year's passage of "Ruthie's Law," nursing home facilities located in Erie County are required to submit semiannual reports to the Erie County Department of Senior Services, with the deadline for the past six months due at the end of this month.
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Fri, Jan 19th 2018 04:25 pm
With less than six months before the JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition, the judges' panel for 2018 has been announced:
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Fri, Jan 19th 2018 03:35 pm
The Town of Niagara Business and Professional Association will host its annual dinner and awards ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at the LaSalle Yacht Club, 73 S. 68th St., Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Jan 15th 2018 11:15 am
Char'lese Perry, a doctorate prepared psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, has joined the staff at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Thu, Jan 11th 2018 05:05 pm
In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the collapse of the Honeymoon Bridge, the Niagara Regional Programs Department of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will host a presentation on the 40 years of its existence. The event will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, in the Castellani Building at DeVeaux Woods State Park, 3180 DeVeaux Woods Drive, Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Jan 10th 2018 11:05 am
Opening at the Carnegie Art Center on Thursday, Jan. 18, is the Buffalo Society of Artists' winter exhibition.
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Tue, Jan 9th 2018 01:20 pm
Canisius College and the Holocaust Resource Center of Buffalo present "One Person Can Make a Difference," a lecture by Jeannie Smith, daughter of Irena Gut Opdyke, at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, in the Grupp Fireside Lounge on the second floor of the Richard E. Winter ᾿42 Student Center.
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Tue, Jan 9th 2018 10:55 am
OneJet, the air transportation network that provides consumers increased access to nonstop travel in small and medium markets, announced customers can start purchasing tickets for flights between Buffalo and Albany today.
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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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Wed, Jan 3rd 2018 12:15 pm
The Alzheimer's Association Western New York Chapter will oversee a three-year, $4.5 million grant from the New York State Department of Health to expand dementia caregiving initiatives across seven counties.
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Tue, Jan 2nd 2018 07:30 pm
Newly sworn-in Niagara Falls City Council member Chris Voccio has scheduled a series of public meetings to get feedback from citizens.
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Sat, Dec 30th 2017 07:00 am
It's never too late to quit smoking. Just ask Mary M., a 68 year-old resident of West Seneca. She smoked for nearly 50 years, but is now living a smoke-free life thanks to support from her health care provider and the New York State Smokers' Quitline.
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Fri, Dec 29th 2017 10:40 pm
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is looking for Buffalo's top vocal talent.
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Wed, Dec 27th 2017 04:35 pm
More than 45 local firefighters and police officers are joining in Unyts' "Holiday Heroes" campaign, helping to save lives during the most critical time of year for blood donations. A number of fire companies across Niagara County are supporting the campaign with blood drives in January.
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Wed, Dec 27th 2017 12:25 pm
Niagara Hospice has announced two paid summer internship opportunities for college students living in eastern Niagara County, or any student attending Niagara University or Niagara County Community College. Students are encouraged to apply for the marketing and public relations internship or the special events internship, both made possible through the Grigg Lewis Foundation's Workership Program.
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Wed, Dec 27th 2017 12:25 pm
Prior to Christmas weekend, Congressman Chris Collins released the following statement offering his appreciation to elementary school students, businesses and community organizations from around the 27th district for participating in his "Holiday Mail for Veterans" program. The office collected more than 1,500 holiday cards and delivered them to veterans at the Buffalo and Batavia VA facilities.
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Thu, Dec 21st 2017 02:00 pm
Terry and Kim Pegula on Thursday announced they acquired the Buffalo Beauts of the National Women's Hockey League, furthering their commitment to advancing the game of hockey on all levels.
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Thu, Dec 21st 2017 02:00 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health was awarded a $15,000 Maternal and Child Health "Hot Spots" Grant from the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2017 04:35 pm
The 13th annual Fairground Festival of Lights concludes its 18-day run this Saturday at the Fairgrounds in Hamburg. A time-honored Western New York holiday tradition, the festival is open an expanded weekday schedule through Saturday, Dec. 23, to accommodate those who want to get one last request to Santa or view over 1 million twinkling lights.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2017 12:30 pm
As the 2018 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship comes to Buffalo, Canalside will be transformed into a one-of-a-kind outdoor experience that celebrates the tournament. Championship Village, a free attraction featuring interactive fun, live music and a warming station with food and drink, opens at 3 p.m. Friday.
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Thu, Dec 14th 2017 04:15 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health nursing division, in collaboration with the Niagara County Office for the Aging, is offering free workshops throughout Niagara County for individuals with any ongoing health condition; for example, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, pain and high blood pressure.
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Thu, Dec 14th 2017 12:35 pm
Daybreak TV Productions of the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo has Christmas programming that will air on local television in the coming days.
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Tue, Dec 12th 2017 02:50 pm
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has announced the recipients of its third-annual CommunityCare Grant: WNY STEM and Danceability. Each program will receive $5,000 toward their respective missions for the Western New York community.
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Mon, Dec 11th 2017 01:45 pm
"Elf Jr. The Musical," produced by Teal's Niagara Theatre, will be staged at The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls. Performances will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, and at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, inside the Grand Theatre.
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Mon, Dec 11th 2017 11:40 am
Revisit "Christmas in the 1950s" for a glimpse of some holiday magic as the Niagara County History Center presents its next "Family Night," from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 215 Niagara St., Lockport.
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Thu, Dec 7th 2017 03:45 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Thursday announced the team will host the Buffalo Sabres "Mega Raffle" on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, in the Lexus Club at KeyBank Center.
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Thu, Dec 7th 2017 09:55 am
The Niagara University Opportunity Program's second annual Christmas benefit concert, held Dec. 1, raised $1,000 for Community Missions of Niagara Frontier.
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Tue, Dec 5th 2017 02:30 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's labor and delivery department will host a "Mist-ical Night of Paint & Sip" from 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Canvas Crashers Social Paint Studio, 2142 Military Road.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2017 05:10 pm
A donation by a prominent Western York auto dealer is brightening the holiday season for a popular patient transportation program at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Wed, Nov 29th 2017 07:00 am
The LiveNF Makers Market, a one-day shopping experience featuring artists, artisans and crafters from Niagara Falls and the Greater Western New York area, will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at 449 and 460 Third St.
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