Thu, Aug 24th 2023 09:10 pm
Tops Friendly Markets will begin its annual campaign for the United Way of Erie and Niagara County Aug. 27 at all local participating Tops Friendly Market locations.
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Thu, Aug 24th 2023 09:05 pm
New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) will be in neighborhoods across the region inspecting natural gas meters that are located inside homes and businesses. This is a federal and state requirement that supports safe delivery of natural gas to homes and businesses.
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Wed, Aug 23rd 2023 11:25 am
AAA Western and Central New York is hosting an exclusive Medicare open house event called "Mapping Your Medicare Journey" on Tuesday, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to noon at the organization's headquarters, 100 International Drive, Amherst.
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Wed, Aug 23rd 2023 11:25 am
Frontier Airlines announced it will restart nonstop seasonal service to Fort Myers, Florida (RSW) from two upstate New York airports - Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) - in November. With the new service, Frontier serves a total of six destinations from BUF and four destinations from SYR. Currently, consumers can book travel at FlyFrontier.com through Feb. 13, 2024.
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Wed, Aug 23rd 2023 11:25 am
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 45-year-old Bilal C. Wright of Buffalo was sentenced yesterday afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan to 10 years in prison followed by 10 years of post-release supervision. The defendant pleaded guilty to all four counts in the three indictments against him.
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Tue, Aug 22nd 2023 12:55 pm
The Federal Aviation Administration will hold runway safety meetings at approximately 90 airports between now and the end of September. One will take place at the Niagara Falls International Airport.
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Mon, Aug 21st 2023 10:45 am
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will offer a dementia community forum, especially for the veteran community, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at the Buffalo VA Medical Center, 3495 Bailey Ave., Buffalo.
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Fri, Aug 18th 2023 06:10 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 33-year-old Bryant Ziegler Jr. of Buffalo pleaded guilty this morning before Erie County Court Judge Suzanne Maxwell Barnes to one count of manslaughter in the first degree (class "B" violent felony).
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Wed, Aug 16th 2023 07:05 pm
Data Media Associates LLC (DMA), a third-party organization that provides billing services to the UB Dental Clinic, has informed clinic officials that DMA was one of an estimated 2,500 organizations worldwide recently affected by the MOVEit software vulnerability and subsequent data breach earlier this summer impacting millions of people.
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Wed, Aug 16th 2023 10:50 am
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 23-year-old Joshua Eddy of Buffalo was sentenced yesterday morning before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek to 22 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.
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Wed, Aug 16th 2023 09:20 am
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 21-year-old Nasir Jackson of Buffalo was sentenced yesterday afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case to 25 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.
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Tue, Aug 15th 2023 02:45 pm
The Roswell Park Care Network announced new locations, care providers and services as part of ongoing growth and expansion. A press release stated, "The Care Network was established in 2019 to expand convenient access to cancer treatment and services guided by experts at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center."
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Mon, Aug 14th 2023 03:25 pm
The Erie County Fair announced the opening-day food drive brought in a record-breaking 140,834 pounds of food from the community.
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Mon, Aug 14th 2023 07:00 am
St. Leo's Parish Center will hold a "trash to treasure" sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at 2748 Military Road, Niagara Falls. Food will be available 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
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Mon, Aug 14th 2023 07:00 am
Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards are registering teams to "Stomp Out Pediatric Cancer" in observation of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month.
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Mon, Aug 14th 2023 07:00 am
After a pandemic hiatus, the annual "Farewell to Summer" gala evening returns on Thursday, Sept. 7. Invited to attend is The Most Rev. Michael Fisher, bishop of Buffalo. The annual event will be held from 6-9 p.m. at Kiebzak's Beginnings, 38 Crocker St., Sloan. All proceeds will benefit "Seminarians of the Diocese of Buffalo."
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Thu, Aug 10th 2023 10:25 am
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the U.S. Veterans Administration extended the deadline for veterans and their families to apply for retroactive benefits under the PACT Act. The new deadline to apply for backdated benefits is now 11:59 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14.
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Wed, Aug 9th 2023 07:00 am
The Women's International Network of Utility Professionals will return to its New York roots in September to mark its 100th anniversary.
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Tue, Aug 8th 2023 12:50 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 32-year-old Dominique D. Thomas of Buffalo pleaded guilty this morning before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case to one count of menacing a police officer or peace officer (class "D" violent felony). The defendant pleaded guilty to the highest sustainable charge in the indictment against him.
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Tue, Aug 8th 2023 09:00 am
A Memorial Mass in celebration of all deceased members from choirs associated with more than 50 years of music ministry in Western New York will be held at noon Sept. 10 at St. Mary's R.C. Church, 237 Fourth St., Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 05:55 pm
On Tuesday, Aug. 8, the Tunnel to Towers 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit will be escorted by local law enforcement, fire departments, EMS squads, along with veteran and first responder motorcycle groups from McKinley Mall to the Hamburg Fairgrounds.
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 05:55 pm
Buffalo AKG Art Museum has announced a fall-winter-spring music series.
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 10:10 am
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum welcomes author Charlemagne Jackson on Thursday, Aug. 10, for two sessions: 9:30-10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. to noon. Jackson, author of "How the Swans Family Bell Went Missing," will host "The Porch Talk," a series of two engaging, interactive storytimes for the public.
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 10:10 am
It has been a busy summer for travel and, unfortunately, that strong interest has also attracted criminals who are looking to take advantage of others. AAA strongly urges travelers to use reputable services for their travel needs, and to be on alert for potential scams.
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 07:00 am
Old Fort Niagara's history spans almost 300 years. During those three centuries of occupation, the fort has seen combat for only about 23 days.
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 07:00 am
The New York Power Authority will host a free STEM weekend workshop series at the Niagara Power Vista on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 12-13. The workshops will run between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. then and every weekend in August.
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 07:00 am
The Erie County Department of Health has opened registrations for two free rabies vaccine clinics in September:
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 02:35 pm
The Buffalo Yacht Club hosted the "Sail for Roswell" regatta and gala dinner on Saturday July 8. The event was a sell-out success, raising $165,000 for Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center to develop cancer cures and save lives.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 01:45 pm
D'Youville University has announced the appointment of Katie Mallinson as the Executive Director for the Kavinoky Theatre. This new role comes in addition to her current position as the university's program director for the Master of Fine Arts in Dramatic Theater Arts - the first acting and performance MFA in Western New York
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 01:40 pm
(Thursday) evening, officers responded to a shots fired call at the 900 block of Niagara Avenue.
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Thu, Aug 3rd 2023 07:00 am
Special Olympics New York will once again be taking on the chilly waters of Lake Erie to raise funds and awareness for athletes throughout the state. The two-day Buffalo Polar Plunge is set to bring thousands together for one reason: inclusion.
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Thu, Aug 3rd 2023 07:00 am
The Ted Reinhardt Western New York Drumming Festival will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at the historic Old Man River Restaurant located at 375 Niagara St., Tonawanda. This event is free, outdoors, and open to all ages and levels of musical experience.
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Wed, Aug 2nd 2023 09:40 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara announced registration for the 128th annual YMCA Turkey Trot will open at 11 am. Tuesday, Aug. 8. Runners may register at www.YMCABN.org until race capacity is reached.
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Tue, Aug 1st 2023 05:40 pm
KSL Diagnostics, developers of novel diagnostic and therapeutic applications for immunology and oncology, has opened a transplant immunology laboratory to serve the Western New York region.
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Tue, Aug 1st 2023 01:35 pm
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced Frank R. Parlato, Jr., 68, who was convicted of willful failure to file returns involving cash transactions of more than $10,000, was sentenced to serve one-year supervised release, to include five months home detention, and fined $10,000 by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. Parlato also agreed to forfeit $1,000,138 and will pay $184,939 in restitution to the IRS.
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Tue, Aug 1st 2023 10:00 am
The Girl Scouts of Western New York (GSWNY) are preparing for a new year of fun, learning and adventure for its members, and part of the experience is to welcome new members, too.
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Mon, Jul 31st 2023 05:50 pm
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced Gondola Macaroni Products was selected as the 61st Senate District "Small Business of the Month" for July. Ryan will present the business with a New York State Senate Empire Award in recognition of its commitment to keeping a family business thriving for 75 years in Buffalo's Black Rock neighborhood.
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Fri, Jul 28th 2023 05:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday celebrated the completion of a $15.3 million project to convert a former hospital building into 44 affordable and supportive homes for New Yorkers aged 62 and older. Folwell Apartments is part of a larger redevelopment of the historic eight-acre Women and Children's Hospital located in Buffalo's Elmwood Village neighborhood.
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Fri, Jul 28th 2023 01:30 pm
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and the City of Niagara Falls are teaming up to bring the lung cancer screening unit, Eddy, to the Niagara Falls community.
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Wed, Jul 26th 2023 09:25 pm
More than 100 Marine Drive Apartments residents turned out Tuesday evening to view the first architectural renderings and interior layouts for the first phase of the new-build development.
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