Wed, Sep 27th 2023 04:15 pm
At first glance, the new mobile produce markets on the University at Buffalo's North and South campuses appear to be just that: a place to buy fresh produce. But beyond the peaches, cherry tomatoes and red potatoes, there's much more going on.
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Fri, Sep 22nd 2023 11:00 am
In a year where, seemingly, very little happened, something extraordinary materialized in the Just Desserts by Aimee kitchen.
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Thu, Sep 21st 2023 10:50 pm
On Thursday, New York State Sen. Sean Ryan celebrated National Sponge Candy Day by announcing that two of Western New York's oldest chocolate makers have been selected as the 61st Senate District Small Businesses of the Month for September.
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Tue, Sep 19th 2023 12:45 pm
Greenpac Mill of Niagara Falls donated funds to Niagara Community Action Program Inc. in support of the agency's programs and services provided throughout Niagara County.
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Tue, Sep 19th 2023 12:20 pm
The New York Power Authority has named Jairo Florez as regional manager for Western New York, effective Sept. 5. Florez will be the first Latino American to fill the top executive role overseeing all of the Power Authority's Western New York operations, including management of the Niagara Power Project, NYPA's flagship hydroelectric power project in Lewiston.
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Fri, Sep 15th 2023 11:05 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston held its annual "Lewiston Jeopardy" beer and pizza night fundraiser Thursday at the Brickyard Brewing Company.
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Mon, Sep 11th 2023 01:35 pm
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Thu, Sep 7th 2023 09:45 pm
"Continuing its commitment to make a significant investment to Niagara County nonprofits," Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union surpassed expectations for its first-ever Cornerstone Community Day held on Aug. 19. Hosted at the Kenan Center, the event brought families out to have fun and support local community businesses and organizations.
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Wed, Sep 6th 2023 05:15 pm
Empire State Development announced the start of New York's fall foliage and travel season.
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Wed, Sep 6th 2023 05:15 pm
No one does tailgating quite like Buffalonians, and Tops is exited to team up with local media celebrities to see what creative concoctions they can create in the second annual Tops "Slider Showdown" at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, at the store located at 3980 Maple Road, Amherst.
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Wed, Sep 6th 2023 10:20 am
Niagara Hospice announced its annual Mighty Niagara Half Marathon has been named in Top 10 Destination Half Marathons Around the World by Outdoors Wire powered by USA Today Sports.
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Tue, Sep 5th 2023 02:25 pm
HEALTHeLINK, the health information exchange (HIE) for Western New York, has been awarded $1 million cooperative agreement over the next two years from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) to aggregate advance care planning documents from across the community and make electronically available to treating providers who need to know a patient's wishes at the point of care.
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Mon, Aug 28th 2023 04:40 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on Monday announced the start of construction on the state-of-the-art MRI Center of Niagara, what it called "a landmark initiative to bring the latest medical imaging technology, a 3T magnetic resonance imaging unit, to NFMMC's downtown campus.
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Fri, Aug 25th 2023 10:55 am
Prior to the Village of Lewiston monthly meeting on Monday, Joel and Maryjo Erway were presented with a certificate of appreciation for their efforts to honor the military.
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Thu, Aug 24th 2023 09:15 pm
United Way of Buffalo & Erie County launched its 2023 giving campaign, "Find Your Way," with a press conference featuring United Way's President and CEO Trina Burruss, Board Chair the Rev. Rachelle Sat'chell Robinson, and United Way Chief Development Officer Rema Hanash. Together, they announced the 2023 annual campaign goal: $10 million.
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Thu, Aug 24th 2023 09:45 am
360 PSG, a leading provider of digital marketing and website design services in the Buffalo area, announced Thursday a merger with Manzella Marketing, a full-service, strategic and creative agency, "to offer more comprehensive solutions and a better overall agency experience for clients."
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Fri, Aug 18th 2023 01:30 pm
Erie County investments in infrastructure, local small businesses, and critical aid for municipal planning are all in evidence this summer on Grand Island with the completion of significant road work, revitalized businesses, and the award of a planning grant to guide further growth on the Island.
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Tue, Aug 15th 2023 11:30 am
On Monday, the Buffalo AKG Art Museum formally unveiled a new mural on the southeast façade of Lyndon B. Johnson Apartments (LBJ) at 167 Humboldt Parkway, a Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (BMHA) public housing development that primarily houses elderly and disabled residents.
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Fri, Aug 11th 2023 01:25 pm
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York on Thursday announced $2.65 million in Blue Fund grants to support 17 major health-based projects, led by local nonprofits across all eight counties of Western New York.
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Fri, Aug 11th 2023 01:25 pm
The three Seneca Resorts & Casinos properties - Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino, and Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino - performed exceptionally well in the annual "Best of Gaming Awards" published by Casino Player magazine. Every year, Casino Player asks its readers to vote for their favorite casinos around the country and across an enormous range of categories.
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Fri, Aug 11th 2023 11:00 am
Mayor Anne Welch said there is a good reason for the delay: "The back of the property eroded and needed a retaining wall" above neighboring Onondaga Street.
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 10:15 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.83, 7 cents higher than last Monday. One year ago, the price was $4.07. The New York state average is $3.90, up 8 cents from a week ago. A year ago, the NYS average was $4.44.
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Sat, Aug 5th 2023 07:00 am
Anew You Medspa was designed to be a place where clients could feel comfortable and relaxed, said owner Laura Lewis Mason.
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Tue, Aug 1st 2023 02:15 pm
For a sixth consecutive year, Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Corp. and Tim Hortons restaurants partnered to support the institution's frontline care services, raising $121,758 during the campaign that ran May 1-7.
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Wed, Jul 26th 2023 06:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $200 million in funding is available through the state's two signature downtown revitalization and economic development programs - $100 million each for round 7 of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and round 2 of the NY Forward program, which focuses on revitalizing smaller and rural downtowns.
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Tue, Jul 25th 2023 04:00 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has announced the implementation of an EMS alert system designed to optimize patient hand-off procedures and establish seamless coordination with pre-hospital care providers prior to their arrival at ER 1, emergency services at NFMMC.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 01:00 pm
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) on Friday introduced the Community News and Small Business Support Act alongside Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA). This bill utilizes tax credits to address the decline of local news organizations and support small businesses.
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Wed, Jul 19th 2023 08:40 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced its ongoing TV installation project is "well underway and on track for completion by the end of August." This initiative, made possible by a $200,000 donation from local philanthropist Russell J. Salvatore in April, "aims to significantly enhance the patient experience throughout the medical campus."
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Tue, Jul 18th 2023 07:00 am
A new "sandwich board" sign law was adopted Monday by the Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees. The affirmative vote follows nine months of discussions amongst elected leaders seeking uniformity and safety on Center Street, and business owners looking to keep the exterior advertising they say is key to attracting walking traffic.
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Sat, Jul 15th 2023 07:00 am
St. Martin-in-the-Fields' new pavilion was the star in the show at the church's annual chicken barbecue and basket raffle, held on Saturday. In addition to a collection of baskets, there were separate raffles for a sombrero, covered with scratch-off lottery tickets; a 50-50 raffle; and a pair of season tickets to Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo.
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Fri, Jul 14th 2023 10:50 am
The AHLA Foundation announced its inaugural No Room for Trafficking (NRFT) advisory council, which includes top leaders from across the hotel and lodging industry.
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Thu, Jul 13th 2023 08:35 pm
Three Niagara County departments will join with state agencies and other service providers to take part in a Veterans Services Fair on Friday, July 21, in Lockport. Niagara County Employment & Training, along with the Veterans Service Agency and human resources department, will be on-site to provide assistance and information to veterans.
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Thu, Jun 29th 2023 10:50 pm
The Military Reunion Network (MRN) hosted its annual educational summit at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Niagara Falls from Friday, June 23, through Monday, June 26. The event allows veterans to connect with reunion planners, as well as destination and hotel partners, to create connections and develop planning tools.
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Mon, Jun 26th 2023 04:20 pm
Grand Island Supervisor John Whitney announced on Monday that Congressman Brian Higgins has secured an $850,000 grant for the town's Golden Age Center.
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Sat, Jun 24th 2023 07:00 am
David Glian is marking his 10th year at the helm of the Grand Island Fun Center and, every day, it's still fun to come to work.
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Fri, Jun 23rd 2023 12:15 pm
While Mount St. Mary's Hospital is transitioning its labor and delivery services to Sisters of Charity Hospital beginning July 1, the Lewiston hospital will continue to serve the health care needs of mothers and babies throughout Niagara County.
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Fri, Jun 23rd 2023 11:20 am
Following a robust conversation with business owners on Tuesday, the Village of Lewiston has revised its proposed changes to the "sandwich board" sign laws.
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Tue, Jun 13th 2023 02:10 pm
On the memorable evening of Wednesday, the 7th of June, Great Lakes Real Estate gathered together to pay tribute to their exceptional agents at the annual awards banquet.
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Mon, Jun 12th 2023 05:15 pm
As health care continues its shift from inpatient to outpatient care, and providers everywhere face ongoing staffing and reimbursement challenges, Catholic Health is focusing on the future by developing "Centers of Excellence" within its hospital network and creating a "Neighborhood Hospital" model to serve residents throughout Niagara County.
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Fri, Jun 9th 2023 07:20 pm
Jack Ampuja was named the Robert B. Wegman Endowed Director of Food Industry Innovation and Supply Chain Excellence in Niagara University's Holzschuh College of Business Administration, a new position established with a $1.5 million gift from Wegmans Family Foundation.
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