Sat, Jul 18th 2015 10:50 am
Angela Johnson-Renda has worked in many different roles over the course of her life to date, but they've all brought her here — to the Chamber of the Commerce of the Tonawandas' new office on Sweeney Street in North Tonawanda.
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Sat, Jul 18th 2015 10:50 am
Western New York's first planned Healing Field is set for Sept. 9 to 11, 2016, at the park as part of a combined project of the Sunrise Exchange Club and the Exchange Club of the Tonawandas.
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Sat, Jul 18th 2015 10:50 am
The 33rd annual Canal Fest of the Tonawandas will kick off July 19 and run through July 26 with a few new features, a change in midway bracelet pricing and the traditional round of community classics.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2015 07:45 pm
Just when you thought it was safe to believe there were no more "Sharknado 3" cameos - guess again! Syfy today announced 16 more guest stars from the worlds of television, sports, WWE, science, comedy, modeling and radio who will join Ian Ziering (Fin), Tara Reid (April) and Cassie Scerbo (Nova) in "Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!" The global pop culture sensation premieres on Syfy Wednesday, July 22 (9 p.m.).
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Fri, Jul 17th 2015 07:45 pm
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue's second annual summer picnic, a family-friendly event open to the public for owners and their dogs, is happening rain or shine from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at Oppenheim Park (Pavilion No. 15), 2713 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2015 07:45 pm
Niagara County Republican Chairman James Heuer announced Friday William J. "Will" Collins Sr. has been selected as the Republican candidate for Niagara County legislator in the 12th District.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2015 07:45 pm
Former New York Yankees reserve infielder Brian Doyle will present a message to baseball fans at the Bisons' game Sunday at Coca Cola field. It is Parkinson's Day at the ballpark.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2015 11:35 am
Artpark spanned the world of music this past week.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2015 07:00 am
The Niagara Wine Trail is celebrating its seventh annual Niagara USA Wine Festival at Lewiston's Academy Park. This year's festival takes place from noon until 7 p.m. Saturday, July 25, and from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 26.
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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.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2015 05:25 pm
Rita M. Franc, administrator for the Guillemont Memorial Grant of the Niagara Falls Episcopal Urban Ministry, presented community Missions Executive Director Robyn L. Krueger, left, and cook Jimmie Walker, right, a check Thursday.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2015 05:25 pm
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. today announced it has teamed up with Mayor Byron Brown and the 34andMore Buffalo Recycles initiative to establish a newly improved recycling program at Canalside.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2015 05:25 pm
In advance of the 2015 Thunder of Niagara Air Show, featured performers from the U.S Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Army Golden Knights are visiting the community.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2015 05:25 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced forward Tim Schaller, defenseman Jerome Leduc and goaltender Nathan Lieuwen signed their qualifying offers for the 2015-16 season.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2015 04:50 pm
More than two dozen Wegmans employees took time to volunteer at the downtown Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club Wednesday.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2015 03:15 pm
During both days of the Thunder of Niagara Air Show, souvenir program books will be sold for $10. Part of the proceeds will support the missions of Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara and the Niagara Military Affairs Council (NIMAC).
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Thu, Jul 16th 2015 03:10 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the Buffalo Niagara Region is one of seven communities selected nationwide to participate in a "Communities that Work Partnership," an effort to drive talent-based economic development locally and across the country.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2015 11:50 am
State Sen. Rob Ortt has announced coupon booklets are available for low-income Niagara County seniors to buy fresh fruits, vegetables and other products at local farmers markets.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2015 11:45 am
Kleinhans Music Hall welcomes back Buffalo native Ben Toth for an evening of original music and selections from the "American Songbook." Broadway performers Dawn Cantwell and Grace Wall will join him.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2015 11:45 am
The 2015 Niagara County Fair will kick-off at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, with the popular Farm-City Breakfast, sponsored again this year by the Niagara County Community College.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2015 11:45 am
The summer heat and excitement at Seneca Resorts & Casinos is forecasted to continue straight through to October, thanks to an entertainment lineup headlined by one of the most legendary names in rock 'n' roll.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2015 11:45 am
Niagara Tourism & Convention Corp. president and CEO John H. Percy has earned the certified destination management executive designation from the only integrated executive program specifically designed for the destination marketing industry.
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Wed, Jul 15th 2015 06:35 pm
Members of the Niagara County SPCA and the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce participated in a press conference Wednesday to discuss efforts designed to curb the feral cat population in Lewiston.
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Wed, Jul 15th 2015 06:10 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled plans Wednesday for the Western New York Workforce Development Center, a new hub that will focus primarily on training for careers in the advanced manufacturing and energy sectors.
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Wed, Jul 15th 2015 12:15 pm
Community Missions will hold its annual Duck Race, presented by Fidelis Care, at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 25, as part of the Canal Fest of the Tonawandas. The race will take place in the Erie Canal between Tonawanda and North Tonawanda.
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Wed, Jul 15th 2015 12:10 pm
Sister Beth Brosmer (center) of Heart, Love and Soul Food Pantry of Niagara Falls, the Rev. William Lowry (left) of Care and Share Pantry of Ransomville, and Don Luce (right) of Community Missions of Niagara Frontier, are reviewing reports of the food/cash drive held on Tuesday concert nights outside of Artpark.
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Wed, Jul 15th 2015 11:55 am
There were 72 players from seven different countries who converged on the Niagara Falls Country Club to seek "A Cup of their Own" in June.
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Wed, Jul 15th 2015 07:00 am
The North Tonawanda Scouting Air Show will be held Sunday, July 19 at Gratwick Park on River Road.
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Tue, Jul 14th 2015 05:40 pm
Echosmith is celebrating their brand new single "Let's Love" this week with a performance last night on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," and another tomorrow, July 15, on "Today," live during the 9 a.m. hour.
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Tue, Jul 14th 2015 05:40 pm
Jalen Rose, "ESPN NBA Countdown" analyst, joins the "To Tell The Truth" cast as a celebrity panelist set to appear in each episode.
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Tue, Jul 14th 2015 05:40 pm
ABC Family today announced the hit original drama series "Stitchers" will return for a second season.
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Tue, Jul 14th 2015 05:40 pm
State Sen. Rob Ortt today announced he succeeded in securing a total of $54,000 in state funding to help victims of domestic violence, sexual violence and rape throughout Niagara County. The money will go toward various services and programs offered through the YWCA of the Niagara Frontier in Lockport and North Tonawanda.
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Tue, Jul 14th 2015 05:40 pm
The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning and partners are collaborating to promote water conservation and composting by making compost units and rain barrels available to local residents, helping to reduce stormwater runoff and promote home composting for more nutrient-rich soils.
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Tue, Jul 14th 2015 05:40 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the variable ticket pricing plan for all home games in the 2015-16 regular season.
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Tue, Jul 14th 2015 01:40 pm
The campaign for the Letchworth Nature Center committee has solidified plans for 15 interactive learning exhibits inside and out of the Letchworth Nature Center facility, and is offering a unique opportunity for donors to name the exhibits prior to the opening of the center next spring.
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Tue, Jul 14th 2015 01:35 pm
The 2015 Thunder of Niagara Airshow will feature The United States Army "Golden Knights" Parachute Team. This elite team will be performing in front of an anticipated record-breaking crowd. As part of the performance, Rex Ryan, the head coach of the Buffalo Bills, will participate in a tandem jump with the team at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station Friday, July 17.
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Tue, Jul 14th 2015 12:45 pm
The Village of Lewiston, its Department of Public Works, the Lewiston Police Department and Artpark & Company have established a specific parking pattern for concert nights this summer.
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Tue, Jul 14th 2015 11:05 am
The cool sounds of hot jazz will fill the summer air when the 14th annual Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival returns Aug. 28-29 along Center Street in the Village of Lewiston.
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Tue, Jul 14th 2015 11:00 am
FOX will air a two-night event celebrating 10 inspiring years of "So You Think You Can Dance" on Monday, July 20 (8 p.m.), and Tuesday, July 21 (8 p.m.).
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Tue, Jul 14th 2015 10:35 am
Niagara County Legislature Majority Leader Rick Updegrove released the following statement Tuesday morning:
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