Mon, Dec 10th 2018 12:15 pm
Teals Niagara Theatre will present "Willy Wonka, Jr." Dec. 14-16 at The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave. Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man comes to life in this stage adaptation of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," featuring songs from the classic family film "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory."
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Mon, Dec 10th 2018 12:15 pm
What happens when lava and water meet?
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Mon, Dec 10th 2018 12:15 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has promoted Tristan D. Greer to the newly created position of manager of compliance and 340B. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Sheila K. Kee made the announcement.
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Mon, Dec 10th 2018 12:15 pm
Christian music supergroup Newsboys United and multi-Platinum-selling, multi-Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Michael W. Smith are set to make history this spring, joining forces for the first time ever for "Surrounded & United: The Tour." The 10-city outing will be a night of worship, featuring hits spanning both artists' unparalleled careers.
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Mon, Dec 10th 2018 12:15 pm
The Western New York Chapter of The Compassionate Friends will hold a public candlelight remembrance service Tuesday, Dec. 11. The service will begin at 7 p.m. at the Amherst Lutheran Church, located at 5125 Main St., Williamsville.
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Mon, Dec 10th 2018 12:15 pm
Empire State Development announced Amanda M. Mays will join ESD's Western New York regional leadership team. Mays, who previously served as senior project manager, was named regional director and will serve alongside Stephen Gawlik, vice president, poly and capital projects and senior counsel; Steven Ranalli, VP of development at Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp.; and Paul Tronolone, VP of policy and planning.
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Mon, Dec 10th 2018 12:15 pm
In the team's first home game since Oct. 13, the Buffalo Beauts earned a 3-1 victory over the Connecticut Whale on Saturday night at Harborcenter. It was just the second home game this season for the Beauts, who improved their record to 4-3 overall and 2-0 at home.
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Mon, Dec 10th 2018 11:15 am
The Greater Niagara Ballet Company staged another successful production of "The Nutcracker" - the company's 51st and counting - on Friday and Saturday. Once again, talented and spirited youth from Niagara County, Western New York and Southern Ontario teamed to bring to life Clara, Uncle Drosselmier, the Mouse King, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Nutcracker Prince, family, friends and foes.
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Mon, Dec 10th 2018 10:00 am
Donations of clothing in adult sizes are being sought by the Royal Threads Thrift Shop, operated by the Friends of Buffalo Psychiatric Center for the benefit of recipients of center services.
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Mon, Dec 10th 2018 10:00 am
Readers can support Response to Love Center in Buffalo one nickel at a time.
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Mon, Dec 10th 2018 07:00 am
The holiday season is officially underway, and New Yorkers are decorating trees, lighting candles, stringing lights, and getting into the spirit of things. The Firemen's Association of the State of New York urges everyone to exercise caution and keep fire safety in mind when decorating for the holidays. When holiday lights and other decorations are not used properly, they can cause fires, injuries, and even death.
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Mon, Dec 10th 2018 07:00 am
This Christmas, Sister Johnice Rzadkiewicz and the Response to Love Center is collecting everyday cleaning supplies that will be distributed to the people in need during the center's Christmas Eve dinner.
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Sat, Dec 8th 2018 10:00 am
Lindsey Stirling's summer performance at Artpark was the best show this writer has seen in 12 years of covering Mainstage Theater events.
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Sat, Dec 8th 2018 07:00 am
Louise Alessi, a Grand Island resident for the last 36 years, passed away on Nov. 27, 2018, at the age of 80.
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Sat, Dec 8th 2018 07:00 am
Nancy M. Luescher (née Denver) passed away on Dec. 2, 2018.
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Sat, Dec 8th 2018 07:00 am
The Town of Grand Island announced it has been designated a Clean Energy Community by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, recognizing its leadership in reducing energy use, cutting costs and driving clean energy locally.
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Sat, Dec 8th 2018 07:00 am
A Grand Island company contracted to take over the town's garbage and recycling anticipates a seamless transition from the previous contractor.
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Sat, Dec 8th 2018 07:00 am
Nearly a month after the end of Town Supervisor Nathan McMurray's failed campaign for Congress, Town Council members complained they haven't seen him return to Town Hall to work.
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Sat, Dec 8th 2018 07:00 am
Grand Island firefighters chose 2019 firematic and administrative officers during annual elections held on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at fire headquarters.
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Sat, Dec 8th 2018 07:00 am
Organizers of Saturday's seventh annual Light Up the Boulevard Parade and Festival were praised for their efforts by the town government Monday. At the monthly Grand Island Town Board meeting, Deputy Supervisor Jim Sharpe complimented Jennifer Pusatier, chair of the event, and the organizing committee for a job well done at this year's festival.
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Fri, Dec 7th 2018 04:10 pm
The African American Veterans Monument committee is one step closer to its fundraising goal thanks to a $200,000 joint grant from Delaware North and M&T Bank. Lou Jacobs (co-CEO of Delaware North), René Jones (chairman and CEO of M&T Bank) and several African American veterans, who now work at both companies, visited the monument site this morning for the donation.
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Fri, Dec 7th 2018 04:05 pm
"America's Got Talent" season 12 winner and audience favorite Darci Lynne is celebrating the holidays with the release of her version of "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" via Columbia Records and Syco today.
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Fri, Dec 7th 2018 04:05 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced seven outstanding projects and individuals from around state received 2018 New York State Historic Preservation Awards to honor excellence in the protection and rejuvenation of New York's historic landmarks. Commissioner Rose Harvey presented the awards at a ceremony Thursday at the State Museum in Albany.
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Fri, Dec 7th 2018 04:05 pm
BEC Recordings/BEC Worship's London Gatch announced a full-length solo debut release, "New Stories," for Feb. 22, 2019. Listeners have been able to get to know London over the last year as she has released tracks from the upcoming album, including the song, "Jesus Only You," "You Never Walk Away," "Oh What Perfect Love," and the title track, "New Stories."
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Fri, Dec 7th 2018 04:05 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced the team will once again provide fans a chance to do some holiday shopping while supporting the Buffalo Sabres Foundation with the return of the annual autographed ornament surprise this Saturday, Dec. 8, before and during the team's game against the Philadelphia Flyers at 1 p.m. With a $20 donation to the Sabres Foundation, fans will receive a holiday ornament autographed by a Buffalo Sabres player.
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Fri, Dec 7th 2018 04:00 pm
New York State Secretary of State Rossana Rosado announced award winners of the Department of State's fourth annual Local Government Innovation Conference, including the cities of Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse.
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Fri, Dec 7th 2018 03:00 pm
At $2.44, the national gas price average has set a new record low for 2018. This is nearly a nickel less than this time last December. AAA expects the national gas price average to fluctuate through the end of the month and possibly end the year as cheap as $2.40.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 06:35 pm
On Saturday, the Niagara Falls Fire Department continued one of its most favorite traditions: the annual toy fund telethon at Niagara Falls High School.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 06:30 pm
Though Deerwood Golf Course is now closed for the 2018 season, the North Tonawanda Department of Youth, Recreation & Parks Office will continue to sell gift certificates for Deerwood Golf Course valid for the 2019 golfing season.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 06:05 pm
The McGuire Group's Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda recently announced a partnership with M&T Bank and the Salvation Army to participate in the annual Gift of Warmth Drive.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 06:05 pm
The Town of Niagara Police Club, Town of Niagara Business and Professional Association, and the Town of Niagara Beautification Committee are sponsoring a Christmas decorating contest. Residences and businesses are encouraged to decorate for the season.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 06:05 pm
Wheatfield Garden Club members, from left, Pat Kennedy, Carlene Wolf, Norma McDermott, Sandy Gangloff, Barb Bieber and Pat Anderson used their decorating talents to adorn one of the many trees that will be on display at the New York Power Authority during its Festival of Trees from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1-31.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 06:00 pm
North Tonawanda High School senior Paul Orrange was selected to sing with the All State Mixed Chorus and perform at the Eastman Theatre in Rochester.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 05:00 pm
Tuesday night, the North Tonawanda Common Council met for its first meeting of December. At the meeting, Mayor Arthur Pappas issued several agenda items to reappoint 12 volunteers to groups within the city.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 05:00 pm
After starting off the season with a 76-12 win over North Tonawanda, the Niagara-Wheatfield wrestling team traveled to Webster for the Matthew Marino Invitational Wrestling Tournament.
The team traveled looking to see how well they would place and ended up winning the whole tournament.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 05:00 pm
On Sunday afternoon, the Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons football team celebrated its season at the Four Points Sheraton, 7001 Buffalo Ave., for the team's end of the year banquet.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 04:50 pm
Christmas break may be lurking around the corner, but for now, Niagara-Wheatfield winter athletics is up and in full swing.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 04:45 pm
This is the first year that technology teacher Jennifer Rhoads has taught at North Tonawanda, and so far she and her students are having a great time. Not only are they getting to problem-solve with ozobots and drones, it is helping them to bring real world problem-solving challenges to life with engineering solutions. They also learn about collaboration while encouraging them to be creative.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 04:45 pm
The Diesel Technology students in Wes Blidy's class recently toured the Western New York Energy facility in Medina. The facility is the first ethanol plant in the northeast United States. They are a locally owned company with a mission of developing the full potential of Western New York's renewable energy resources.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 04:40 pm
Lace up those skates, grab your family and friends, and join the Niagara County Community College Alumni Association for ice skating at Hyde Park Ice Pavilion in Niagara Falls.
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