Mon, Mar 17th 2025 07:00 am
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is partnering with People Inc. to present a conference on Alzheimer's disease in people with Down syndrome or other intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
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Sun, Mar 16th 2025 10:00 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins March 16 and runs through May 14. Since 2009, DEC has enforced the annual brush burning ban to prevent wildfires and protect communities and first responders during heightened conditions for wildfires.
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Fri, Mar 14th 2025 04:55 pm
The Buffalo Motorama Car and Motorcycle Show is back for its 12th and final year, bigger and better than ever. This premier indoor event will be held on Friday through Sunday, March 28-30, at the Buffalo Convention Center.
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Fri, Mar 14th 2025 04:55 pm
Government officials and community partners will join FeedMore WNY to deliver nutritious meals to older adults and neighbors who are homebound during FeedMore WNY's "March for Meals" week, March 17-21. The weeklong event is part of a national campaign to spread awareness about the vital role Meals on Wheels programs play in maintaining the health and independence of our older community members.
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Thu, Mar 13th 2025 03:55 pm
The Gliding Stars of Western New York will present their annual ice show - "Rocks the Ice!" - at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 29, inside the Paddock Chevrolet Ice Arena, 251 Brompton Road, Tonawanda.
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Wed, Mar 12th 2025 09:55 pm
In celebration of the 2025 bicentennial of the opening of the Erie Canal, the Niagara History Center has mounted "Images of the Erie Canal," a free public exhibition of artworks featuring the Erie Canal and Lockport locks. Comprising more than a dozen paintings from the collections of the History Center and Charles Rand Penney, the artworks highlight local artists from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.
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Wed, Mar 12th 2025 09:55 pm
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced an 18-year-old male from Buffalo was sentenced yesterday afternoon before Buffalo City Court Judge Tiffany R. Perry to a one-year conditional discharge. As conditions of his sentence, the defendant must complete 60 hours of community service and continue with counseling.
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Wed, Mar 12th 2025 07:00 am
The Niagara History Center will present an inspiring lecture by Barb Warner Deane titled "Women of World War II: On the Front Lines and Home Front" at 3 p.m. March 25. This event will be held at the History Center's main campus at 215 Niagara St., Lockport, and is free to attend.
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Tue, Mar 11th 2025 02:15 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center and Resurgence Brewing Co. announced the release of "Shea's Buffalo Centennial IPA."
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Mon, Mar 10th 2025 04:10 pm
The North Tonawanda Neighborhood Watch's Dyngus Day committee is proud to announce Joseph D. Sikora, former North Tonawanda fire chief, as the grand marshal for the 5th annual North Tonawanda Dyngus Day parade. A lifelong resident who dedicated over three decades to protecting the public, Sikora will lead this year's parade down Oliver Street.
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Mon, Mar 10th 2025 04:10 pm
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello was elected president of the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators for a two-year term, marking a significant achievement in his commitment to celebrating and preserving Italian heritage.
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Mon, Mar 10th 2025 04:05 pm
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Mon, Mar 10th 2025 11:00 am
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center's fifth annual IceCycle fundraising event, presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and the West Herr Automotive Group, has come to a close. The event, which took place at Buffalo RiverWorks, raised $735,000 for cancer research and patient-care programs.
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Mon, Mar 10th 2025 10:45 am
The days are getting longer and the entertainment is getting hotter at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, with three new exciting shows in the Bear's Den Showroom.
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Fri, Mar 7th 2025 07:00 am
St. Patrick's Day is one of life's happenings to look forward to around here. Plans are shaping nicely for a number of fun St. Patrick's Day activities in Buffalo-Niagara.
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Thu, Mar 6th 2025 02:20 pm
More than half of people who experience sudden cardiac arrest out of hospital don't receive immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), contributing to a high death rate.
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Wed, Mar 5th 2025 07:05 pm
Independent Health Foundation's popular "Good for the Neighborhood" programming is back for 2025 starting Saturday, March 8. "Good for the Neighborhood" is a free, community-based wellness program that brings health-related training and tools to areas where access to health care is limited, offering residents across Western New York valuable resources to support their health and well-being.
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Wed, Mar 5th 2025 07:00 pm
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced John A. Rudes, 29, of North Tonawanda, was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan to 20 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.
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Wed, Mar 5th 2025 07:00 pm
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced James B. White Jr., 23, of Buffalo, was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge James Bargnesi to 25 years to life in prison.
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Wed, Mar 5th 2025 09:50 am
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Tue, Mar 4th 2025 04:40 pm
Applications for the 2025 Indigenous artisan permits are now available for the upcoming summer season at Niagara Falls State Park.
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Tue, Mar 4th 2025 04:35 pm
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Mon, Mar 3rd 2025 05:30 pm
The Niagara County Center for Economic Development said this is the last week to register for the 2025 Agribusiness Outreach Forum.
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Mon, Mar 3rd 2025 10:10 am
Empire State Wrestling will hold its first 2025 event in New York on Saturday, March 15, at the Frontier Firehall in Niagara Falls. The event is called "Tough Luck '25" and will feature several ESW roster mainstays, which include several newly crowned champions.
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Mon, Mar 3rd 2025 10:05 am
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.10, down 4 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.35. The New York state average is $3.15, down 2 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the state average was $3.32.
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Mon, Mar 3rd 2025 07:00 am
On March 14, the annual Agribusiness Outreach Forum will be held at the Niagara County Cooperative Extension. It is sponsored by the Niagara County Center for Economic Development, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County, Niagara County Farm Bureau, the Niagara County Small Business Development Center, and National Grid.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2025 06:10 pm
Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter as comedian Michael Ian Black takes the stage at the Kenan Center's Taylor Theatre in Lockport. Black, known for his sharp wit and hilarious insights, will perform two stand-up shows on March 8, at 7 and 9:30 p.m.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2025 06:05 pm
The University at Buffalo School of Management will host a free, in-depth discussion on how artificial intelligence is transforming the business of health care at 5:30 p.m. April 2 in the Natural Sciences Complex, Room 225, on UB's North Campus. Presented by the school's Helen and Oscar Sufrin Lectureship in Accounting, the talk is titled "AI in the Business of Health Care: Smarter Data, Better Decisions."
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Thu, Feb 27th 2025 02:40 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is now accepting applications for the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Trails Maintenance Fund for Western New York grant process. The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. April 4.
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Wed, Feb 26th 2025 06:45 pm
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced a jury found Nigel L. Flint, 29, of Amherst, guilty of one count of murder in the second degree (class "A-I" felony) and one count of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree (class "C" violent felony). Jurors rendered their decision yesterday afternoon after approximately six hours of deliberation following a five-day trial, convicting the defendant of all counts in the indictment.
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Tue, Feb 25th 2025 02:10 pm
The Breast Cancer Network of WNY is pleased to announce that its 2025 donation for metastatic breast cancer research has been awarded to the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation. The $18,000 donation will support a clinical trial for women living with Stage 4, triple-negative breast cancer, led by Dr. Sheheryar Kabraji, chair of breast medicine at Roswell Park.
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Tue, Feb 25th 2025 02:05 pm
As food insecurity continues to rise, FeedMore WNY saw a 16% increase in the number of people who rely on the hunger-relief nonprofit for nutritious food and critical services.
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Fri, Feb 21st 2025 03:50 pm
On Friday, New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt hosted a roundtable discussion with Western New York manufacturers and businesses. Among the top concerns raised by those in attendance was the increased cost of doing business because of New York's detrimental Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).
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Fri, Feb 21st 2025 11:50 am
The City of Niagara Falls wants to hear from you! Public design workshops for the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 10, and Tuesday, March 11. These workshops will provide an opportunity for the public to review and comment on more detailed design concepts for select projects presented at the public meeting in July 2024.
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Thu, Feb 20th 2025 03:35 pm
The Niagara Career and Technical Education Center was packed with people celebrating the 29 new licensed practical nursing (LPN) students who graduated on Feb. 14.
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Thu, Feb 20th 2025 01:55 pm
The University at Buffalo's department of music is pleased to present "Recital on the Fisk: Eastman Organists" on Friday, Feb. 28, at 7:30 p.m. at Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall on UB's North Campus.
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Thu, Feb 20th 2025 10:10 am
Former Niagara Falls Police Superintendent John Faso will join Niagara County legislators Chris Voccio and Chris McKimmie at "Coffee with Chris" at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 1.
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Thu, Feb 20th 2025 10:00 am
Even one traumatic event in someone's lifetime can initiate use of tobacco products and create challenges with overcoming addiction. Increased understanding of the underlying root causes of trauma and tobacco use can inform and improve treatment for recovery.
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Mon, Feb 17th 2025 11:45 am
National Battery Day is recognized annually on Feb. 18. With more winter weather and frigid temperatures on the way, car batteries will be on the minds of many area residents.
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Mon, Feb 17th 2025 07:00 am
Leaders from the business, nonprofit and academic worlds are invited to come together April 23 for a conference hosted by the University at Buffalo School of Management's Center for Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness (CLOE).
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