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Erie County establishes Blue Star Memorial Marker at Chestnut Ridge Park
Wed, Jul 29th 2015 03:40 pm
A Blue Star Memorial Marker to honor past, present and future members of this nation's Armed Forces has been placed at Chestnut Ridge Park in the Town of Orchard Park.
George Urban Boulevard gets new, smoother look
Mon, Jul 27th 2015 04:00 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined Monday by Erie County Legislator Patrick Burke (7th District), Town of Cheektowaga Supervisor Mary Holtz and members of the public works departments from both Erie County and the Town of Cheektowaga to review the recent paving work on George Urban Boulevard.
Improvements underway at Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Thu, Jul 23rd 2015 04:25 pm
Interior work is well underway at the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, as the initial phases of a $3 million-plus Erie County investment in houses 2 and 3 begin to take shape.
Youngstown: Old Fort Niagara hosts 'Soldiers of the Revolution' re-enactment
Fri, Jul 17th 2015 07:00 am
Old Fort Niagara is preparing for its annual "Soldiers of the Revolution" re-enactment during the weekend of Aug. 1-2.
Scottish Festival among August events at Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village
Mon, Jul 13th 2015 12:20 pm
Four events and a special collaborative effort with several other cultural attractions are planned during the month of August at Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, located at 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road in Amherst.
Scholarship opportunities for Artpark summer camps
Fri, Jul 3rd 2015 03:20 pm
Artpark announced scholarship opportunities exist for select sessions of its weeklong summer camps.
Ortt, Walmart present WNY Warriors Flight with $20,000 grant
Thu, Jul 2nd 2015 06:50 pm
The Western New York Warriors Flight received a grant of $20,000 from the Walmart Foundation Thursday as part of both organizations' commitments to serving this nation's heroes.
Billoni's Buffalo Niagara Views: Regardless of rain, Ride for Roswell a rousing success
Tue, Jun 30th 2015 10:35 am
The Ride For Roswell, the single largest fundraising event in Western New York, and North America's largest single-day cycling fundraiser, concluded its 20th year this past weekend by raising a total of $4.5 million for cancer research and patient-care programs at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
Old Falls Street's free weekly programming begins
Fri, Jun 26th 2015 06:00 pm
Summer is here, and with it the beginning of Old Falls Street's free weekly programming for local and regional guests.
Billoni's Buffalo-Niagara Views: Ride for Roswell seeks to raise funds to combat cancer
Wed, Jun 24th 2015 09:55 pm
I propose we make a change: Along with referring to Buffalo as the City of Good Neighbors, I suggest we extend that to Buffalo-Niagara—The Region of Great Neighbors.
Poloncarz, Hoak honor Ruby Palmer Godefrey as June Senior of the Month
Fri, Jun 19th 2015 08:10 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined Friday by Commissioner of Senior Services Randy Hoak and enthusiastic seniors at the BFNC Moot Senior Center on High Street in Buffalo to honor Mrs. Ruby Palmer Godefrey as "Senior of the Month" for June.
Crosby's, MDA join forces to help send kids with muscle disease to summer camp
Tue, Jun 16th 2015 05:00 pm
Nearly 50 Crosby's Convenience Store locations in the Western New York area will raise money to help the Muscular Dystrophy Association save and improve the lives of kids fighting muscular dystrophy and related life-threatening diseases that limit muscle strength and mobility by participating in the MDA summer camp mobile program.
World's largest travel site, TripAdvisor, honors Sheraton At The Falls, Seneca Niagara, Salvatore's Grand Hotel
Mon, Jun 8th 2015 11:55 am
TripAdvisor is the world's largest travel site.
Buffalo Erie Niagara land bank celebrates Lackawanna success story
Mon, Jun 1st 2015 02:55 pm
The Buffalo Erie Niagara Land Improvement Corp. has announced the completion of rehabilitation work at a tax-delinquent property at 1745 Abbott Road in Lackawanna.
Excitement builds for annual 10 Mile Garage Sale
Sat, May 23rd 2015 10:30 am
Garage sale bargain hunters, are you ready for row after row - street after street - of shopping, surprises and savings? Then head to the River Region for the annual 10 Mile Garage Sale.
New leadership preparing for summer at Buffalo Launch Club
Sat, May 16th 2015 04:15 pm
The 112-year-old Buffalo Launch Club is headed in a new direction - and with a new executive team.
Poloncarz, Hoak honor Rose Marie Hall as 2015 Erie County Senior of the Year
Wed, May 13th 2015 10:30 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined by Erie County Commissioner of Senior Services Randy Hoak and members of Senior Services department as well as family members of Ms. Rose Marie "Ro" Hall as he recognized Hall as Erie County's Senior of the Year for 2015.
NT Council President Rizzo announces retirement
Fri, May 8th 2015 06:55 pm
North Tonawanda Common Council President Phillip "Russ" Rizzo issued the following statement Thursday:
Wheatfield's Day of Prayer starts strong, misses the mark
Thu, May 7th 2015 05:15 pm
The strength of faith was on display Thursday as Wheatfield's religious community gathered in the Community Center in honor of the 64th annual National Day of Prayer.
Residents 'Re-Imagine Oliver Street'
Fri, May 1st 2015 03:35 pm
Breathing new life into an old neighborhood is the plan of action for North Tonawanda's Oliver Street in the coming years, at least if Lumber City Development Corporation has anything to say about it.
Dual degree student from NU recognized at international hospitality conference
Wed, Apr 29th 2015 03:35 pm
Marlen Krause, a student matriculating toward a dual degree from Niagara University and the International University of Applied Sciences in Germany, was recognized during the 2015 Korea America Hospitality and Tourism Educators Association Conference, held April 17-18 in Las Vegas.
Higgins announces legislation to protect Great Lakes, update water infrastructure
Tue, Apr 21st 2015 05:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, has announced legislation aimed to update water infrastructure essential to protecting the Great Lakes and the communities that surround them.
Billoni's Buffalo-Niagara Views: Play ball!
Fri, Apr 17th 2015 04:40 pm
There is no better way to signify the start of spring in Western New York than by attending the Buffalo Bisons' home opener.
Niagara Falls nominated for USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards
Thu, Apr 9th 2015 09:20 pm
Niagara Tourism & Convention Corp. is pleased to announce Niagara Falls is nominated for Best Kid-Friendly Destination in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice travel award contest.
WNY Adaptive Water Sports to hold fundraiser
Tue, Mar 31st 2015 12:40 pm
Western New York Adaptive Water Sports embarks on a new summer season of sports that are accessible for the disabled.
Billoni's Buffalo-Niagara Views: 'Rexmania' in full force
Fri, Mar 27th 2015 11:30 am
Usually when Debbie and I are on vacation and I am walking around wearing my Buffalo Bills cap, we are greeted with "Still snowing in Buffalo," or "When will the Buffalo Bills ever win?"
Higgins introduces bill to give Kids Korner a permanent place in VA medical centers
Tue, Mar 24th 2015 03:55 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins was joined by VA Western New York Healthcare System Director Brian Stiller and local veterans to announce the introduction of a bill to improve access to child care for veterans receiving health care at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers.
Billoni congratulates Buffalo Bills back Fred Jackson
Mon, Mar 16th 2015 09:20 am
Congratulations Fred Jackson, co-captain of the Buffalo Bills, who received the prestigious 2015 Jefferson Foundation's award for the Greatest Public Service by an Athlete during an amazing evening Wednesday, March 4, at Gotham Hall in New York City.
High school students trained in 'soft skills' during trip to NU
Thu, Mar 12th 2015 07:45 pm
A majority of the students who participate in the National Academy Foundation have their academic competencies in order. Brushing up on their so-called "soft skills" was the focus of a series of workshops held at Niagara University yesterday.
6th annual Women's History Month kickoff celebrates women's achievements
Fri, Mar 6th 2015 04:55 pm
A community-wide celebration is underway in Erie County following the sixth annual kickoff event for Women's History Month, held Thursday at the downtown branch of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library.
Niagara Now: Itinerary, pintinerary ... let's pack our bags
Sat, Feb 14th 2015 01:25 pm
As February is the month of love, Niagara Tourism & Convention Corp. is hosting "A Perfect Day in Niagara USA" contest, awarding someone a romantic getaway in Niagara USA.
Mount St. Mary's Hospital 'Goes Red for Women'
Fri, Feb 6th 2015 03:10 pm
Associates at Mount St. Mary's got in the spirit of bringing attention to Heart Month by wearing red Friday as part of "Go Red for Women" day.
'Bragging Rights!' returning to WBBZ
Mon, Feb 2nd 2015 01:50 pm
If you thought the "Big Game" in Phoenix was exciting Sunday, wait until you see this: "Bragging Rights!" the hometown television game show, returns for a second season this Wednesday starting at 8 p.m. on WBBZ-TV.
Crosby's opens in Amherst
Fri, Jan 30th 2015 05:15 pm
Reid Stores Inc. has announced the grand opening celebration of its newest Crosby's convenience store in Amherst - a Crosby's and Coffee Culture Café and Eatery.
'I Love New York' announces launch of mobile app, TV ad promoting New York tourism
Thu, Jan 22nd 2015 04:25 pm
Empire State Development's Division of Tourism today announced the launch of a new, free "I Love New York" mobile app to promote New York tourism.
Niagara Now: The weight of (Jimmy Fallon's) words
Tue, Jan 13th 2015 01:40 pm
The social media campaign #FallinforFallon is designed to show Jimmy Fallon just how great he would look with our attractions as his backdrop.
Lt. Gov. Hochul, Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. announce addition of broomball and pond hockey at Ice at Canalside
Thu, Jan 8th 2015 03:25 pm
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. today announced broomball and pond hockey are coming to the Ice at Canalside presented by BlueCross and BlueShield of Western New York.
Ann Marie Linnabery's History Center program revisits existing Niagara County homes from 1878 guide, past residents
Fri, Jan 2nd 2015 01:25 pm
Ann Marie Linnabery, assistant director of the Niagara History Center, will revisit the homes and residents described in "The 1878 History of Niagara County" in her program "Home Sweet Home" at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, in the Niagara History Center, 215 Niagara St., Lockport.
Higgins presents family of Army veteran Norman Blatner with Bronze Star and rare POW Medal
Fri, Dec 26th 2014 01:35 pm
United States Army Corp. Norman T. Blatner was captured during the Battle of Hurtgen Forest and held as a prisoner of war during World War II.
Niagara Hospice House staff creates holiday cheer
Fri, Dec 19th 2014 07:50 pm
In the spirit of the holiday season, Niagara Hospice House staff adopted three families from Community Missions this December. The staff wanted to share their good fortune with those less fortunate.
 

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