Fri, Jan 29th 2016 10:25 am
The University at Buffalo's Educational Opportunity Center is again offering free tax preparation for individuals and families meeting economic and income guidelines, the latest installment of a quickly expanding program.
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Tue, Jan 26th 2016 04:05 pm
Singer Marsha McWilson will perform her tribute to Etta James this Valentine's Day, Sunday, Feb. 14, at the Hard Rock Cafe, 333 Prospect St., Niagara Falls. The event starts at 6 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m. There's no cover charge and all ages are welcome. Call ahead (716-282-0007) to reserve a table.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2016 04:20 pm
Area residents who use needles, syringes or lancets in their homes can dispose of them safely at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2016 03:50 pm
Do you have an ongoing health condition? If you have a chronic illness such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, arthritis or chronic anxiety, join in for a free chronic disease self-management workshop series, beginning on Friday, Jan. 29.
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Mon, Jan 25th 2016 07:20 am
The Herschell Factory Museum in North Tonawanda announces it will be open President's Day week, Feb. 15-19, with STEM activities offered each day for children to learn about and create.
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Fri, Jan 22nd 2016 10:00 am
Buffalo State President Katherine Conway-Turner announced details Thursday about the college's new legacy scholarship, which aims to bring children of alumni living outside of New York back to Buffalo State and Western New York.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2016 04:15 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz signed into effect the 14th executive order of his administration, ordering the establishment of an opioid epidemic task force to coordinate a response to the opioid crisis sweeping across Erie County.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2016 04:05 pm
The Buffalo Jr. Sabres Youth Hockey Organization announced a partnership with the Academy of Hockey to enhance the organization's standing as one of the elite youth hockey organizations in the U.S.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2016 03:45 pm
Every tax season, unsuspecting low-income residents fall victim to tax preparation firms that use hidden charges and recommend unnecessary and expensive tax refund products like refund anticipation loans or refund anticipation checks to make a profit at the expense of citizens' deserved tax refunds.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2016 03:25 pm
HARBORCENTER announced six finalists in its public art contest Tuesday. The six designs are now displayed online, where a public vote is underway to select the winner.
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Sat, Jan 16th 2016 07:00 am
The Erie County departments of health and emergency services, in conjunction with partners in local animal rescue, pet fostering networks, animal shelters and Western New York's pet-loving community, are joining forces to help dogs and cats get adopted into loving homes with the WNY Furtastic Pet Adopt-A-Thon.
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Thu, Jan 14th 2016 12:55 pm
The Fairgrounds, home of the Erie County Fair, will host the sixth annual WNY Farm Show Feb. 4-6. The event is hosted by the Erie County Agricultural Society, which continuously looks for ways to promote agriculture and education within the community it serves.
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Thu, Jan 14th 2016 12:55 pm
Combine Erie Canal music with hot, homemade soup and you have a perfect Saturday, right?
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Wed, Jan 13th 2016 12:30 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced a Roswell Park Cancer Institute researcher has received three recent grants totaling more than $4.4 million from the National Cancer Institute to explore why some types of cancer cells are resistant or become resistant to existing cancer treatments, making curative therapy for these diagnoses elusive.
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Tue, Jan 12th 2016 04:55 pm
King of the Cage, the leader in casino mixed martial arts entertainment, is proud to announce it has signed an agreement for MMA events at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Jan 8th 2016 10:30 am
Want to help a Western New York girl learn valuable life skills? You can! It's as easy as ordering Girl Scout cookies. Boxes will be available starting tomorrow.
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Fri, Jan 8th 2016 10:00 am
Niagara Catholic Jr. / Sr. High School cordially invites you to attend its annual Mardi Gras Dinner and Auction on Saturday, Feb. 27.
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Thu, Jan 7th 2016 01:40 pm
The final fisher management plan addresses population fluctuations in different regions of the state while offering trappers an additional hunting season, the Department of Environmental Conservation announced today with the release of the adaptive management strategy.
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Wed, Jan 6th 2016 03:10 pm
The Border Community Special Emergency Response Volunteer Initiative for Community Empowerment of Niagara University is offering a free emergency preparedness workshop for all Western New York Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.
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Wed, Jan 6th 2016 10:20 am
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz announced the selection of 12 municipal projects for inclusion in the Erie County Consortium 2016 Community Development Block Grant application.
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Sat, Jan 2nd 2016 01:20 pm
The Niagara Area Foundation announced grants totaling more than $55,000 were awarded to nine Niagara County nonprofit organizations in 2015.
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Thu, Dec 31st 2015 10:45 am
Stop by the West Side Rowing Club for its winter open house to learn more about its winter rowing programs for junior athletes (grades 7-12) at all experience levels.
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Thu, Dec 31st 2015 07:00 am
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz and Commissioner of Health Dr. Gale Burstein have announced the date of the first of six free rabies vaccination clinics provided by the Erie County Department of Health in 2016.
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Mon, Dec 28th 2015 01:40 pm
The Niagara University Family Business Center will host a 13th anniversary gathering, "Celebrating Excellence in Business," Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Pettibone's Grill, One James D. Griffin Plaza, Buffalo.
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Wed, Dec 23rd 2015 12:15 pm
Celebrate the start of 2016 like a true rock star! Hard Rock Niagara Falls USA will host its annual inside New Year's Eve party at 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31.
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Wed, Dec 23rd 2015 11:50 am
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is getting ready to throw the party of the year.
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Tue, Dec 15th 2015 07:00 am
Old Falls Street, USA, is inviting families to ring in the New Year with a host of family-friendly activities inside The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls, 101 Old Falls St., from 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31.
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Mon, Dec 14th 2015 04:20 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team will again host a winter clothing drive at three home games during the month of December.
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Mon, Dec 14th 2015 03:50 pm
On "M&T Third Friday," Dec 18, The Buffalo History Museum will premiere its new exhibit, "Quilts: Techniques and Styles."
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Mon, Dec 14th 2015 02:50 pm
In recent years, Western New York has experienced an influx of refugees from war-torn countries. But as they continue to successfully resettle in Buffalo annually, many are too old to enroll in the Buffalo Public School system and receive the remediation necessary to thrive forward with further education.
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Fri, Dec 11th 2015 07:25 pm
The Niagara University first responders disability awareness training program held a seminar Thursday for special agents affiliated with the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Buffalo office.
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Wed, Dec 9th 2015 07:10 pm
Buffalo Suzuki Strings students will perform a holiday concert for the patients and staff at Roswell Park Cancer Institute for the 17th consecutive December. Violin, viola, cello, piano, classical guitar and harp students 3-18 years of age will perform in the Roswell lobby from 1-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2015 12:40 pm
"The Night Before Christmas" plays at the Lancaster Opera House Dec. 18-20. Shows are set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2015 12:35 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has invited New Yorkers to celebrate the holiday season at more than 40 parks or historic sites across New York.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2015 06:20 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the return of "Tux and Pucks" for the team's home game against the New York Islanders on Thursday, Dec. 31. The night offers fans an opportunity to dress up in formal wear to celebrate New Year's Eve while attending the 6 p.m. game at First Niagara Center.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2015 12:10 pm
The 10th annual Operation: Rock Out Hunger, presented by 97 Rock and co-sponsored by WKBW-TV Channel 7, collected a record 4,000 turkeys during its seven-day promotion for the Food Bank of Western New York. The number of turkeys donated nearly doubled the previous record of 2,508 turkeys in 2012.
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Thu, Dec 3rd 2015 07:00 am
With the holiday season upon us, it's time to start shopping, planning and getting excited for all that much-needed family time and love. Some of the most deserving of this family time are none other than the family pets, of course!
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Wed, Dec 2nd 2015 03:00 pm
AARP, Niagara Falls Area, Chapter No. 283, will hold its annual holiday party at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at The Como Restaurant on Pine Avenue.
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Mon, Nov 30th 2015 10:10 am
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue volunteers will participate in the gift-wrapping program from 2-6 p.m. this Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Amherst Barnes & Noble Book Store 1565 Niagara Falls Blvd.
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Fri, Nov 27th 2015 07:00 am
New Directions Youth and Family Services has launched its 2015 "Save a Christmas" program, an annual drive providing holiday gifts to low-income or single-parent families served by New Directions' community-based programs through individual gift donations or family sponsorships.
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