Sat, Nov 14th 2015 07:00 am
Niagara County's favorite family production is back, as the Greater Niagara Ballet Co. presents "The Nutcracker." The 38th annual holiday presentation is on stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Niagara Falls High School Performing Arts Center, 4455 Porter Road.
|
Sat, Nov 14th 2015 07:00 am
Every 19 seconds, someone in the United States is diagnosed with diabetes. The American Diabetes Association estimates that, by the year 2050, one out of every three Americans will develop Type 2 diabetes if current trends continue.
|
Sat, Nov 14th 2015 07:00 am
Over past days, two longtime and very popular Youngstown establishments - the Mug and Musket Tavern and The Ontario House, aka The Jug - have both reopened - much to delight of residents and visitors.
|
Fri, Nov 13th 2015 08:30 pm
In keeping with its mission to meet the health care needs of residents throughout Niagara County, Mount St. Mary's Hospital has filed a certificate of need application with the New York State Department of Health to open a women's health center in the Lockport area.
|
Fri, Nov 13th 2015 08:30 pm
Erie County's Department of Social Services will begin accepting applications for Home Energy Assistance Program regular benefits next week, with county officials anticipating receiving more than 20,000 HEAP applications by the end of December.
|
Fri, Nov 13th 2015 08:10 pm
In an effort to provide holiday meals to local families in need, the 10th annual Operation: Rock Out Hunger, presented by 97 Rock and co-sponsored by WKBW-TV Channel 7, will be held from 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, through 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at the Eastern Hills Mall parking lot, 4545 Transit Road in Williamsville.
|
Fri, Nov 13th 2015 07:35 pm
This holiday season, hundreds of families in the Niagara Falls area will look to Heart, Love and Soul Food Pantry to help make their seasonal gatherings joyous.
|
Fri, Nov 13th 2015 07:25 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Maurices to the LaSalle Plaza on Nov. 6, as the business celebrated a grand opening at 1520 Military Road.
|
Fri, Nov 13th 2015 07:05 pm
Year after year, as family's gather and give gifts, Mario's Pet Food Pantry founder Paulette Coty extends a helping hand to those in need of pet supplies to help take care of their companions, especially during the inevitably cold holiday season.
|
Fri, Nov 13th 2015 07:05 pm
A special project is underway in the City of North Tonawanda - one that will provide a peaceful place for family members who have suffered the incredibly heartbreaking loss of a child.
|
Fri, Nov 13th 2015 07:05 pm
Fichte Endl & Elmer Eyecare welcomed more than 400 guests during its grand opening celebration for its new location at 6500 Porter Road in the Town of Niagara Tuesday night.
|
Fri, Nov 13th 2015 07:05 pm
The Town of Niagara lit up Military Road on Saturday with its 11th annual Electric Lights Parade.
|
Fri, Nov 13th 2015 07:00 pm
Absentee ballots have been counted, revealing the second of the two new councilmen for the Town of Niagara: Richard Sirianni.
|
Fri, Nov 13th 2015 03:00 pm
Nick and Adalind are sworn enemies - destined to fight till death. Right?
|
Fri, Nov 13th 2015 01:25 pm
On a typical Friday at Becker Farms, one would be surprised to see lots going on around them.
|
Fri, Nov 13th 2015 12:00 pm
David Francis Wolf, 72, of Danbury, Connecticut, succumbed peacefully to multiple myeloma surrounded by his friends and family on Nov. 6, 2015, in Fort Myers, Florida. He was born Jan. 25, 1943, in Buffalo to Francis and Rowena Wolf, now deceased.
|
Fri, Nov 13th 2015 11:00 am
Niagara County Community College and state Sen. Rob Ortt invite members of the public to attend this year's small business development seminar from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, inside NCCC's G Building (second floor cafeteria), 3111 Saunders Settlement Road.
|
Fri, Nov 13th 2015 09:30 am
The Buffalo Sabres will host a recycled clothing drive before its game against the San Jose Sharks tomorrow.
|
Fri, Nov 13th 2015 07:00 am
The Western New York Coalition for Donated Goods will hold a "Stuff the Truck" clothing drive Saturday, Nov. 14.
|
Fri, Nov 13th 2015 07:00 am
The Buffalo Sabres announced the "Bowl-A-Rama" celebrity bowling tournament to benefit the Buffalo Sabres Foundation will return this season. "Bowl-A-Rama" will take place at Transit Lanes (7850 Transit Road, Williamsville) from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016.
|
Fri, Nov 13th 2015 07:00 am
The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center will hold the ninth annual "Artists & Friends" event from 3-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5.
|
Thu, Nov 12th 2015 04:45 pm
The Niagara Gospel Rescue Mission will once again deliver delicious turkey dinners to those in need in the Niagara Falls area on Thanksgiving Day though its "Feed the Falls" event.
|
Thu, Nov 12th 2015 04:20 pm
Members of the community gathered Friday to welcome Johnnie Hodges Sr. back to the house he has called home for more than 60 years.
|
Thu, Nov 12th 2015 04:10 pm
The (716) "Ultimate Fan Destination" series will continue Saturday, Nov. 14, with the highly anticipated UFC match between undefeated fighters Ronda Rousey and Holly Holm. Festivities will begin at 10 p.m. with the main event, and its undercard, airing on the establishment's 38-foot video screen.
|
Thu, Nov 12th 2015 04:00 pm
The fourth annual Michelle's Memorial 5k will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in Middleport.
|
Thu, Nov 12th 2015 03:50 pm
Greater Buffalo Niagara Regional Transportation Council recently announced the launch of GO Buffalo Niagara, a joint grassroots effort to encourage Western New York commuters to use more sustainable transportation options, including Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority Metro Rail and Bus, walking, biking, carpooling and carsharing.
|
Thu, Nov 12th 2015 03:45 pm
Operation Homefront has joined forces with Dollar Tree to launch its annual holiday toy drive to collect gifts for military kids.
|
Thu, Nov 12th 2015 02:55 pm
Kelsea Ballerini, Dan + Shay, Mickey Guyton, Jewel, Charles Kelley, Martina McBride, David Nail, host Jennifer Nettles, Pentatonix, LeAnn Rimes, Darius Rucker, Brian Setzer, Michael W. Smith, and Lindsey Stirling perform
|
Thu, Nov 12th 2015 02:55 pm
dick clark productions and ABC announced a very special "Star Wars" performance will take place during the 2015 American Music Awards, the world's biggest fan-voted award show.
|
Thu, Nov 12th 2015 02:40 pm
HARBORCENTER welcomes New Wave Energy Corp. as an advertising partner and the official title sponsor of one of The Rinks at HARBORCENTER.
|
Thu, Nov 12th 2015 02:40 pm
A new Niagara University lecture series sponsored by the Maid of the Mist will debut at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Castellani Art Museum.
|
Thu, Nov 12th 2015 02:40 pm
Niagara County Community College hosted its annual Veterans Day Ceremony Tuesday at the campus' Veterans Memorial Park, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn.
|
Thu, Nov 12th 2015 02:40 pm
Niagara Hospice will hold its annual "Light-a-Life" memorial tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, under the Dominic Lariccia Family Pavilion behind Niagara Hospice House, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport.
|
Thu, Nov 12th 2015 02:05 pm
Congressman Chris Collins issued the following statement urging local schools to participate in this year's "Holiday Mail for the Troops" program:
|
Thu, Nov 12th 2015 02:05 pm
Join Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara for a competition celebrating the artistic talents of people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
|
Thu, Nov 12th 2015 02:05 pm
Add a floral arrangement, poinsettia or wreath to your holiday décor with a gift from the Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse at Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara.
|
Thu, Nov 12th 2015 01:45 pm
From comedy to country to soft rock, Fallsview Casino has it all, and more, to whet musical appetites come February.
|
Thu, Nov 12th 2015 01:45 pm
Four students from Niagara University's College of Hospitality and Tourism Management captured first place at Smith Travel Research's inaugural Market Study Competition.
|
Wed, Nov 11th 2015 04:20 pm
American Legion C.C. Kenney Lewiston Post 1083 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Down River Post 7487 honored fallen soldiers Wednesday with an inaugural Veterans Day wreath dedication at the eternal flame in Academy Park.
|
Wed, Nov 11th 2015 07:15 am
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued cease-and-desist letters to daily fantasy sports wagering sites DraftKings and FanDuel on Tuesday, ordering both companies to immediately stop accepting wagers inside New York.
|
