Fri, Nov 16th 2012 10:55 pm
The largest crowd in years gathered for Veterans Day ceremonies at the Veterans Park Memorial Wall on Nov. 11.
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Fri, Nov 16th 2012 10:55 pm
The 2013 Town of Grand Island budget will have no tax increase after the Town Board made adjustments to budget lines.
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Fri, Nov 16th 2012 10:45 pm
Nominees for People's Choice Awards 2013 were announced this week at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills by country superstar Jason Aldean, Anthony Anderson, Sophia Bush, Jason O'Mara, Monica Potter and Casey Wilson, along with People's Choice Awards host Kaley Cuoco and Executive Producer Mark Burnett.
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Fri, Nov 16th 2012 10:40 pm
New York Sea Grant will collaborate on four Great Lakes restoration initiative projects. Award-winning educators David B. MacNeill, a fisheries specialist, and coastal education specialist Helen M. Domske will be key partners in efforts to:
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Fri, Nov 16th 2012 10:25 pm
Jim Bell, who served as the executive producer of the 2012 London Olympics, the most-watched event in U.S. television history, has been named the full-time executive producer of NBCUniversal's coverage of the Olympic Games. Bell reports to NBC Sports Group Chairman Mark Lazarus, who made the announcement.
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Fri, Nov 16th 2012 10:20 pm
VIDEO: To celebrate the release of their upcoming live concert film and album "Celebration Day," available Monday, Nov. 19, Led Zeppelin has granted NBC and Warner Bros. Television rights to feature two of their songs in an episode of the hit series "Revolution," airing later that night (10:01 p.m.) on NBC.
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Fri, Nov 16th 2012 07:05 am
Here are some yummy treats featuring Girl Scout cookies to take to holiday parties:
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Fri, Nov 16th 2012 07:00 am
Rascal Flatts, Kip Moore and Jake Owen are set to perform at the American Country Awards, airing live from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas Monday, Dec. 10 (8 until 10 p.m.), on FOX. Owen, Moore and Rascal Flatts join previously announced performers Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan and Little Big Town.
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Fri, Nov 16th 2012 07:00 am
Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel regrets to announce that the 14th Annual Native American Music Awards scheduled for Friday, Nov. 30, at 8 p.m. at Seneca Niagara Events Center is postponed. A rescheduled date for the show has been set for Friday, May 10, 2013, at 8 p.m. Guests may retain their tickets for the new date.
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Fri, Nov 16th 2012 07:00 am
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto thanked members of the community Thursday who donated supplies to victims of "Superstorm" Sandy. Ceretto's office received a massive amount of supplies, which will be shipped downstate to communities devastated by the October storm.
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Fri, Nov 16th 2012 07:00 am
Niagara County Legislature Majority Leader Rick Updegrove, R-Lockport, issued the following statement following the release, Thursday afternoon, of Niagara County Manager Jeffrey M. Glatz's proposed 2013 county budget:
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Fri, Nov 16th 2012 07:00 am
Representatives from Tops Markets and key event sponsors recently presented a check for $180,000 to Roswell Park Cancer Institute in support of cancer research and patient support programs.
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Fri, Nov 16th 2012 07:00 am
Get the whole family in the mood for the holidays at an annual holiday event. "A Winter's Fest Eve" will be held at the Col. Wm. Bond-Jesse Hawley House, 143 Ontario St., Lockport, from 6 until 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6.
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Fri, Nov 16th 2012 07:00 am
Grand Island Central School District received two member grants from State Sen. Mark Grisanti. They are supplemental grants approved by the New York State Legislature for special programs available through each legislator.
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Fri, Nov 16th 2012 07:00 am
It's Girl Scout cookie time again. Enthusiastic hordes of young saleswomen began the time-honored tradition of knocking on doors last month and now are taking advantage of the holiday season by enticing shoppers at stores around the area.
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Fri, Nov 16th 2012 07:00 am
St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6167 Walmore Road in Sanborn, will host its monthly contemporary worship gathering, "Saturday Night Alive," on Saturday, Nov. 24, starting at 5:30 p.m. The gathering will include worship, a Bible study, and prayer.
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Fri, Nov 16th 2012 07:00 am
Pizazz recently hosted a "Big or Small Save Them All" basket and wine auction event to raise money for cancer awareness. The staff also sold ribbon suckers, cookies and purses.
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Fri, Nov 16th 2012 07:00 am
Community Missions of Niagara Frontier is asking for your help and putting out a "Call For Turkeys" to the local community. Over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, the Community Missions food pantry distributes a number of turkeys and other meals to Niagara-area families with children and to individuals who are in need.
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Fri, Nov 16th 2012 01:00 am
Top 10 finalists perform live for America's votes Wednesday, Nov. 21, on FOX; Brit teen sensation Cher Lloyd to perform on an all-new Thanksgiving night results show Thursday, Nov. 22.
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Thu, Nov 15th 2012 01:15 pm
The kindergarten class at St. John Lutheran School recently celebrated the colors of black and white by having a Dr. Seuss day.
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Thu, Nov 15th 2012 10:25 am
The following is a sampling of calls received by the Town of Niagara Police between Nov. 1 and 9.
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Thu, Nov 15th 2012 10:25 am
The Niagara University men's soccer program will take on the University of Michigan in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at 7 p.m. today, Nov. 15, at the U-M Soccer Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich.
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Thu, Nov 15th 2012 10:20 am
Effective Nov. 19, the Niagara Falls Social Security office will be open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - a reduction of 30 minutes each weekday. In addition, beginning Jan. 2, 2013, the office will closed to the public at noon every Wednesday.
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Thu, Nov 15th 2012 10:15 am
Bishop Bernard J. McLaughlin, auxiliary bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Buffalo, will mark his 100th birthday at noon on Monday, Nov. 19, with a special Mass that will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church in Kenmore, where he served as pastor in the 1970s and is now pastor emeritus.
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Thu, Nov 15th 2012 10:15 am
The Wheatfield Town Board approved its $12.05 million budget for 2013 as expected on Nov. 7.
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Thu, Nov 15th 2012 10:10 am
A last minute move on Tuesday saved Town of Niagara taxpayers some money, but caused some dissention on the Town Board.
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Wed, Nov 14th 2012 11:10 am
"The Stand," Buffalo United's second annual concert event, is Friday, Nov. 30. The 7 p.m. event (6 p.m. doors) will be held at the Buffalo Christian Center, 512 Pearl St., Buffalo.
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Wed, Nov 14th 2012 11:00 am
Indie-Christian folk-rock band Elmwood Drive headlines the next Lighthouse Café, on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 7 until 9:30 p.m. at Lockport Alliance Church, 555 Davison Road.
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Wed, Nov 14th 2012 10:55 am
Wilson's Home Away From Home Feline Shelter hosts its annual basket raffle fundraiser from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17. The event will take place at St. John's Episcopal Church, 431 Lake St., and includes a bake sale and crafters.
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Wed, Nov 14th 2012 10:50 am
A new tradition will begin this month in Middleport.
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Wed, Nov 14th 2012 07:00 am
This Thursday, Nov. 15, Niagara University is joining thousands of local organizers holding recycling events across the country to celebrate America Recycles Day, the only nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the U.S.
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Wed, Nov 14th 2012 07:00 am
The Christmas play "All Through The Night," written and directed by L. Don Swartz, will be presented at the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda, on Nov. 29 at 7 p.m., Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 8 pm., and on Dec. 9 and 16 at 2 p.m.
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Wed, Nov 14th 2012 07:00 am
Buffalo Niagara Sales & Marketing Executives presents "Speed Networking: Cocktails and Connections" on Monday, Nov. 19, beginning at 5:15 p.m. with cocktails and networking. Dinner and a presentation follow at 6:15 p.m., with speed networking at 7:15 p.m. The event will be held at the Millennium Hotel, 2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga.
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Tue, Nov 13th 2012 03:45 pm
The Niagara University community celebrated Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 12, with a program honoring those who have sacrificed to preserve the freedoms Americans hold dear.
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Tue, Nov 13th 2012 03:30 pm
It's "Holiday Headquarters" at ABC Television's "The Chew" as hosts Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Carla Hall, Clinton Kelly and Daphne Oz share their expertise on everything from entertaining and party ideas to yummy dishes sure to please any holiday party.
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Tue, Nov 13th 2012 03:20 pm
As a result of suffering a concussion late in the game Sunday against the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson was not able to appear on his WBBZ-TV show Monday night. Co-host Bob Koshinski welcomed former Buffalo Bills player and current color analyst for the game radio broadcasts Mark Kelso to the studio.
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Tue, Nov 13th 2012 03:20 pm
The storied rivalry continues as the Miami Dolphins come to Western New York to play The Buffalo Bills in a primetime matchup Thursday, Nov. 15. WBBZ-TV will broadcast the NFL Network game. Live pregame coverage starts at 6 p.m., followed by the game at 8 p.m., and live postgame coverage to follow.
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Tue, Nov 13th 2012 03:20 pm
This holiday season, NBC and WWE will once again honor the U.S. Armed Forces with "WWE Tribute to the Troops" presented by Slim Jim. The annual extravaganza will air on NBC as a one-hour television special on Saturday, Dec. 22 at 9 p.m.
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Tue, Nov 13th 2012 03:20 pm
On the Nov. 13 episode of "The Voice" live results show, Christina Aguilera will hit the stage with fellow musician coach CeeLo Green to perform "Make the World Move." The song is from her highly anticipated album, "Lotus" which will be released the same day (www.itunes.com/lotus).
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Tue, Nov 13th 2012 03:15 pm
It's an age-old question: What do you give a world-renowned mathematician for his 75th birthday?
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