Thu, Jun 26th 2014 12:15 pm
"The Chew" is all-new with a week of shows highlighting everything from quick and easy weeknight suppers to backyard barbecue dishes. Thursday, July 3, is a "Fourth of July Spectacular" featuring recipes and crafts to highlight your Independence Day celebration.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2014 12:15 pm
For four weeks in July and August, the History Center of Niagara will offer weekly children's programs. Each week has a different historical theme. The programs are open to children ages 7 through 12.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2014 09:55 am
Leaders from Niagara County and Lockport city government plan to bolster local efforts to boost the morale and meet the needs of American troops deployed around the world protecting America's freedom by working to bring some of the comforts of home to the front lines.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2014 09:55 am
Congressman Brian Higgins spoke from the Floor of the House of Representatives to mark the official move of the "Inside Tim Russert's Office" exhibit from the Newseum in Washington, D.C., to The Buffalo History Museum.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2014 09:35 am
Wednesday night, after thousands of auditions by the best dancers around the nation, and the grueling, week-long callbacks round, the top 20 finalists on season 11 of "So You Think You Can Dance" were revealed.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2014 09:35 am
The First Niagara Foundation and the Isaiah 61 Project Inc. are providing the resources necessary for job training and housing rehabilitation services for residents in the City of Niagara Falls.
The Isaiah 61 Project will target a section of the community the organization has identified for redevelopment and revitalization. Job training and education will be provided in the construction trades for residents who qualify for the program. Those receiving the training will then work to rehabilitate abandoned homes and turn them into safe, affordable housing.
The First Niagara Foundation is providing a $10,000 grant to fund the program and purchase building materials.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2014 09:20 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, State Sen. George Maziarz and Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster will co-host a citizen preparedness training program Saturday, June 28, at 10:30 a.m. at the Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2014 09:00 am
Earlier this week, Assemblyman John Ceretto joined Gov. Andrew Cuomo as he officially signed legislation that combats the rising scourge of heroin addiction in New York.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2014 09:00 am
The Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School community recently celebrated "Green Day" on the school's campus, 520 66th St., Niagara Falls. The event was the brainchild of student and event coordinator Jeana Franjoine, who will be a senior at NC in September.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2014 09:00 am
Daemen College's Rosary Hall, recognized for its Italian Renaissance Revival architecture, and designed by one of most prominent Buffalo architects of the early 20th century, will be officially designated a "Historic Landmark" at 3 p.m. July 1.
The college will host a celebration in Rosary Hall in honor of this distinguished designation by the Amherst Historic Preservation Commission. Daemen President Gary A. Olson, Amherst Deputy Supervisor Guy Marlette, commission representatives, and members of the college community are expected to be in attendance.
"We are honored to have Rosary Hall receive 'Historic Landmark' status in Amherst, which has been home to the Daemen campus since it was founded," Olson said.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2014 09:00 am
Congressman Chris Collins, R-NY-27, released the following statement Wednesday on passage of H.R. 1281, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act:
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Thu, Jun 26th 2014 09:00 am
The second concert of the Thursday night "ArTunes" concert series will be held Thursday, July 10, at 6:30 p.m., inside the Hennepin Park Gazebo (Center Street in Lewiston). The featured act is Callahan, Daly and Jones performing folk, bluegrass and Americana.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2014 08:50 am
The National Alliance on Mental Illness in Buffalo & Erie County monthly educational meeting for families of people living with mental illness will held Thursday, July 10, at 7 p.m., at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4007 Main St., Amherst.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2014 08:50 am
NBC Sports Group and Universal Sports Network present live coverage of the USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships this weekend, beginning Friday, June 27, at 10 p.m. on NBCSN.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2014 08:50 am
Summer is here, which means families will spend more time outdoors. During these months, the sun's rays tend to be extremely strong, making proper sun protection essential.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2014 08:50 am
Two members of the Niagara Falls Fire Department who jumped into the raging Niagara River to rescue a distraught man seconds before going over the falls were named co-firefighters of the year Wednesday by the statewide association representing professional firefighters.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2014 08:50 am
Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced Buffalo native Jeff Miller as the company's new executive chef and vice president of product innovation.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2014 08:35 am
More than 300 cancer survivors, friends, family and medical personnel are expected to attend the annual meeting of the International Association of Laryngectomees, hosted by the New Voice Club of the Niagara Frontier, now through June 29 at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Buffalo.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2014 08:30 am
Congressman Brian Higgins spoke from the House Floor this week to recognize June as Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. Higgins urged his colleagues to support H.R. 1507, the HOPE for Alzheimer's Act, and to also ensure a strong funding commitment for research to find a cure.
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Wed, Jun 25th 2014 07:00 am
TravelCenters of America, operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, invites all active duty military, veterans and reservists with proof of service to enjoy a complimentary meal on Independence Day, Friday, July 4, at any participating TA or Petro sit-down restaurants nationwide.
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Tue, Jun 24th 2014 01:50 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today issued a consumer alert on five common telephone scams targeting senior citizens.
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Tue, Jun 24th 2014 01:50 pm
The Niagara Falls Music & Art Festival, featuring a diverse collection of WNY artists, musicians, vendors and happenings, with the purpose of promoting the city and fostering economic growth.
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Tue, Jun 24th 2014 01:10 pm
September will be a month for singer-songwriters at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, as Colbie Caillat and Johnny Mathis are booked to perform inside the 2,400-seat Seneca Niagara Events Center in Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Jun 24th 2014 01:00 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, announces Christina Perri will perform live Thursday, Sept. 4, at 7:30 p.m.
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Tue, Jun 24th 2014 01:00 pm
TBS will celebrate the 25th anniversary of "Seinfeld" - considered by many television critics to be the funniest sitcom ever created - with an entire week featuring the 25 most popular and acclaimed episodes.
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Tue, Jun 24th 2014 01:00 pm
NBCSN will present live coverage of the 2014 NHL Awards and 2014 NHL Draft this week, as the NHL honors the top performers from the 2013-14 season in Las Vegas, and all 30 teams look toward the future in hopes of drafting the next NHL superstar.
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Tue, Jun 24th 2014 12:55 pm
TNT continued its ratings hot streak Sunday night with the premiere of the action-adventure series "The Last Ship" and the return of the epic alien-invasion drama "Falling Skies."
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Tue, Jun 24th 2014 11:00 am
Arts Services Initiative of Western New York presents its inaugural "Spark" Cultural Awards inside the Hotel @ The Lafayette (third and fourth floor ballrooms) Wednesday, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. (awards start at 6:30 p.m.).
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Tue, Jun 24th 2014 10:45 am
Syfy will celebrate America's birthday by transporting viewers into the middle ground between science and superstition for its annual Independence Day marathon of "The Twilight Zone."
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Tue, Jun 24th 2014 10:45 am
The Buffalo Sabres have announced the annual Buffalo Sabres Golf Tournament will take place Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Wanakah Country Club in Hamburg. Registration for the tournament will begin at 9:30 a.m. with an 11:30 a.m. shotgun start.
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Tue, Jun 24th 2014 10:45 am
For one day only - Tuesday, July 8, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. - participating IHOP restaurants will offer their world-famous buttermilk pancakes for less than they cost on opening day in 1958.
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Tue, Jun 24th 2014 10:45 am
An "Introduction to Family Child Care" for those interested in becoming registered family child care providers will be held June 26, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Niagara Community Action Program Inc., 1521 Main St., Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Jun 24th 2014 10:40 am
Registration is still open for the 15th annual Jack Beatty Memorial Hospice Cruise and Clambake, to be held July 11, rain or shine. The event will take place at the historic Youngstown Yacht Club.
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Tue, Jun 24th 2014 10:15 am
A new 3D film adventure takes audiences on an extraordinary journey into unseen worlds and hidden dimensions beyond our normal vision to uncover the mysteries of things too fast, too slow, too small or simply invisible.
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Mon, Jun 23rd 2014 10:50 pm
Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. will return as judges, and Ryan Seacrest will host "American Idol" for its 14th season.
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Mon, Jun 23rd 2014 08:05 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins and Village of Williamsville Mayor Brian Kulpa announced a plan to preserve access to Social Security services for residents in northern Erie County. Under an agreement with the Village of Williamsville, residents will be able to connect with Social Security Administration caseworkers directly from Village Hall.
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Mon, Jun 23rd 2014 08:05 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced Monday the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has withdrawn consideration for the Byblos Niagara Resort in Grand Island for its unaccompanied children effort.
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Mon, Jun 23rd 2014 08:05 pm
Pat Quinn, chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame, and John Davidson, chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame's selection committee, announced today that four individuals have been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in the player category, including former Buffalo Sabres goaltender Dominik Hasek.
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Mon, Jun 23rd 2014 08:05 pm
Tim Duncan celebrates the San Antonio Spurs' fifth NBA Championship title when he visits the "Late Show with David Letterman," Tuesday, June 24 (11:35 p.m.), on the CBS Television Network. This will be his first talk show interview since the team's victory.
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Mon, Jun 23rd 2014 05:15 pm
Global Spectrum, the management company operating Canalside, is hosting a meeting to better acquaint micro-enterprises, as well as minority and women-owned corporations, organizations and vendors, with opportunities to do business at Buffalo's waterfront destination.
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