Fri, Nov 8th 2013 07:00 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, Oct. 26, to Sunday, Nov. 3, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 95 response calls during this period.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2013 06:40 pm
The Wound Center of Niagara celebrated its grand opening Thursday with a ribbon-cutting and open house at 620 10th St., Suite 700 - directly across the street from Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. The center was developed by Memorial and RestorixHealth, one of the nation's leaders in comprehensive wound care and wound management programs.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2013 06:25 pm
The Wound Center of Niagara introduced a multidisciplinary team of nine physicians who will direct patient care at the new comprehensive wound care facility during ribbon-cutting ceremonies held Friday.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2013 06:25 pm
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara supported the United Way by raising almost $300 through a series of bake sales coordinated by employees and program participants.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2013 06:25 pm
Heart Love & Soul Food Pantry & Dining Room, 939 Ontario Ave., Niagara Falls, will hold a special lunchtime program to honor veterans on Mon., Nov. 11, at 11:45 a.m. Niagara University Junior ROTC will be on hand to present the colors after which veterans will be called forward to be honored.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2013 06:15 pm
Announced this morning on NBC's "Today," NBCUniversal inked an exclusive, multiplatform partnership with Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic, the world's first commercial spaceline, to televise the inaugural commercial space flight of SpaceShipTwo. Next year, Sir Richard and his adult children, Holly and Sam, will be the first private passengers to travel into space on SpaceShipTwo from Virgin Galactic's terminal at Spaceport America in New Mexico.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2013 06:15 pm
Chef Curtis Stone has been named regular guest co-host of ABC's "The Chew," it was announced today by executive producer Gordon Elliott. Stone, who has been a frequent guest on the show, will make his official debut in his new capacity beginning Tuesday, Nov. 12, through Friday, Nov. 15.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2013 06:15 pm
"LIVE with Kelly and Michael" hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan have announced "LIVE's 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Special Access Sweepstakes," the chance for one lucky fan to come to New York, be a VIP at a "LIVE" taping, and attend a special advance screening of "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire."
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Fri, Nov 8th 2013 06:15 pm
NBC's "The Voice" and Twitter are combining forces to give viewers and fans of the Emmy Award-winning reality competition show a chance to instantly save their favorite artists from elimination.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2013 06:15 pm
Sizzling breakout duo Florida Georgia Line will participate in an intimate Q-and-A exclusively for Citi cardmembers on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Hill Country Barbecue Market in New York City.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2013 06:10 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced "Beyond Blue & Gold," an award-winning video series that takes fans behind the scenes of the Sabres organization, will begin airing on the NHL Network, with its premiere Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 8 p.m. The half-hour program currently has four airdates scheduled in November and December on the network.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2013 06:10 pm
CBS Interactive has announced the kickoff to its third-annual "Grammy Gig of a Lifetime" contest to give aspiring musicians across the country the chance to perform during a Grammy Week event. The performance will be available on-demand as part of "Grammy Live," a digital experience featuring streaming events and exclusive coverage around "Music's Biggest Night."
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Fri, Nov 8th 2013 06:10 pm
Season 14's popular kid ambassadors Biingo, Lindsay and Sunny return to the ranch to help White House nutrition expert Sam Kass judge a lively cooking challenge on the next episode of "The Biggest Loser," airing Tuesday, Nov. 12 (8 p.m. ET), on NBC.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2013 06:10 pm
Summer hit series "Hollywood Game Night" will return to NBC for a special holiday episode Monday, Dec. 2 (10 p.m.), following a two-hour episode of "The Voice."
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Fri, Nov 8th 2013 06:10 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce will host a free "Lunch and Learn" energy workshop for small business and not-for-profit organizations on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls. The event is intended to help businesses learn about incentives to save money on energy bills and improve facilities and fleets.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2013 06:00 pm
Bernina of America, a premier manufacturer of sewing, embroidery and quilting machines, has announced Aurora Sewing Center, a Bernina dealer with two locations in upstate New York, is hosting a two-day "Software Bonanza" with Bernina educators Elaine Cibelli and Elva Mungai.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2013 06:00 pm
On Saturday, Nov. 23, Our Lady of Fatima Shrine Knights of Columbus Council No. 14622 will host its sixth annual spaghetti dinner. The event will run from 3-7 p.m. in the Shrine cafeteria, 1023 Swann Road, Lewiston.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2013 06:00 pm
KeyBank has announced Kathleen Lerch Kelly, owner of Precision Landscaping, and Bonnie Jensen and Donna Sebastiano, owners of Tresses, received Key4Women Achieve Awards during the Northtowns and Southtowns fifth annual Key4Women Achieve Award receptions.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2013 08:55 am
Buffalo Mayor Bryon Brown, a Democrat, and Republican Congressman Chris Collins have co-signed a letter urging the Erie County Industrial Development Agency to do what is necessary to keep Delaware North headquartered in downtown Buffalo.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2013 04:00 pm
On Monday, Nov. 11, the Town of Niagara Lions and Lioness clubs will host their annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. at Veterans Heights Park, located at the intersection of Lawson and Bellreng drives in the Town of Niagara.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2013 03:50 pm
Wheatfield's Business Development Focus Group is suggesting the creation of a Local Development Corporation to help attract new business to the town.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2013 03:50 pm
Members of the Grand Island, Lewiston/Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara County and Fort Erie Rotary clubs got together on Oct. 30 for chili from Ms. Thank You at the Lewiston Moose Lodge, followed by a ghost walk by the Lewiston Council on the Arts' Marble Orchard Players.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2013 03:50 pm
Most women remember either reading Louisa May Alcott's classic "Little Women" or seeing the movie version.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2013 03:50 pm
The winners were announced for the Niagara Electric Lights Parade held along Military Road in the Town of Niagara. The parade was judged by NY-PENN Judging Association Inc.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2013 03:50 pm
Official election results haven't been released by the Niagara County Board of Elections yet, but unofficial results show Republicans and incumbents did well in Tuesday's races.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2013 03:45 pm
The Niagara County Builders Association will hold its November meeting at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Hideaway Grille in North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2013 03:40 pm
The Wheatfield Business Association will hold its third annual meat raffle Saturday, Nov. 9, at St. Johnsburg firehall, 7165 Ward Road in Wheatfield.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2013 03:40 pm
Niagara County Community College will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at NCCC's Veterans Memorial Park, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2013 03:40 pm
The American Legion Band of the Tonawandas Veterans Day concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2013 03:40 pm
The 15th annual International Survivors of Suicide Day program, sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, will take place from 12:45 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, in the Buffalo Psychiatric Center's Butler Rehabilitation Center Auditorium on the center's main campus, 400 Forest Ave., Buffalo.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2013 03:40 pm
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office 911 center has begun dispatching for the New York State Police barracks in both Lockport and the Town of Niagara.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2013 03:35 pm
State Sen. George D. Maziarz and Assemblyman John Ceretto urge Basic STAR recipients to re-register for the school tax savings program in order to continue receiving benefits.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2013 03:35 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto is making his office available to constituents to help them with STAR re-registration.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2013 03:35 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto is working with the Lewiston No. 2 Volunteer Fire Co. to promote a "Veterans Information Day." The event will take place at the Lewiston No. 2 Fire Co. firehall, 1705 Saunders Settlement Road, on Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2013 03:35 pm
The Buffalo Sabres have announced the roster for the Buffalo Jr. Sabres 12U hockey team that will compete at the 55th Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament from Feb. 12-23, 2014, at Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec.
The team, created specifically to participate in the annual 11-day tournament held each February in Quebec City, is comprised of players who reside in the Western New York and Central New York regions.
The tournament, commonly referred to as the "Pee-Wee World Championship," is the oldest and most prestigious youth hockey tournament in the world.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2013 03:35 pm
First Niagara Financial Group Inc. has announced the completion of the renovation and efficiency upgrades to its administrative center at 6950 S. Transit Road in Lockport.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2013 03:10 pm
The Walt Disney Co. and Netflix Inc. have announced an unprecedented deal for Marvel TV to bring multiple original series of live-action adventures of four of Marvel's most popular characters exclusively to the world's leading Internet TV network beginning in 2015. This pioneering agreement calls for Marvel to develop four serialized programs leading to a miniseries programming event on Netflix.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2013 07:00 am
This Veterans Day, for active and retired members of the military, all three Seneca Casinos in Western New York will offer rewards in honor of their services. All those with a valid military or veterans ID card may stop by any property Monday, Nov. 11, to receive $10 in free slot play.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2013 07:00 am
America is a dog-friendly place, and there are fun places to take your favorite pooch everywhere you look. However, tucked just out of view on the road not traveled, there are some wonderful places that don't just welcome dogs - they go above and beyond to make them a true part of the whole experience.
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Wed, Nov 6th 2013 02:05 pm
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of Phase 1 of the restoration of Prospect Point, which is one of the most popular areas of Niagara Falls State Park. The ribbon-cutting took place at the same time that ground was broken for Phase 2 of the restoration project. The project is part of Governor Cuomo's NY Works program.
"Niagara Falls State Park is one of Western New York's most valuable tourism assets - a stunning natural wonder that attracts millions of visitors from all across the world each year," Cuomo said. "Under our NY Works program, we have completed the first phase of restoring Prospect Point as part of an ongoing project to improve the state park and enhance the experience of those who come to visit. Coupled with our efforts to revitalize the community of Niagara Falls, this investment in the park will help attract more visitors, boost tourism in the whole region, and grow the local economy."
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