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Cher to make first live TV performance in more than a decade on season finale of 'The Voice'
Mon, Jun 10th 2013 11:20 pm
Oscar, Grammy, Emmy and three-time Golden Globe winner Cher will make a live appearance on the June 18 season finale of NBC's musical competition series "The Voice."
67th Annual Tony Awards posts across-the-board growth
Mon, Jun 10th 2013 11:20 pm
The 67th Annual Tony Awards posted year-to-year growth in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Sunday, June 9.
Academy announces medal placements for 2013 Student Academy Awards
Mon, Jun 10th 2013 11:15 pm
Sixteen students from colleges and universities around the world were honored June 8 as winners at the 40th Student Academy Awards ceremony at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.
ReNU Niagara moves downtown, Institute for Civic Engagement named after Levesque
Mon, Jun 10th 2013 11:15 pm
ReNU Niagara is moving its offices downtown - and the institute that oversees the community-minded program has a new name.
Mother Nature claims June 7 events at Ransomville Speedway
Mon, Jun 10th 2013 11:10 pm
Despite persistent efforts to wait out Mother Nature, it was not to be, as the management of Ransomville Speedway was forced to cancel the racing program on Friday. Heavy rains on Thursday followed by a constant morning drizzle resulted in saturated grounds at the Western New York half-mile.
Maziarz: Natural gas legislation to provide relief and incentives to businesses
Mon, Jun 10th 2013 11:10 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, has announced Senate bill 5536A, legislation providing regulatory relief and incentives surrounding natural gas, passed with bipartisan support in the Senate today.
More than 5,500 take part in Susan G. Komen Western New York Race for the Cure
Mon, Jun 10th 2013 02:50 pm
The scene around Delaware Park was a sea of pink Saturday as more than 5,500 participated in this year's Susan G. Komen Western New York Race for the Cure. Teams of runners and walkers raised more than $430,000 to date in the fight against breast cancer, with more donations expected as additional fundraising continues.
Kick off summer with 'Fitness in the Parks'
Mon, Jun 10th 2013 02:50 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara is pleased to once again team up with Independent Health to offer "Fitness in the Parks." This free community exercise program allows participants to enjoy the Buffalo weather without having to skip a workout.
Gordon Lightfoot's '50 Years on the Carefree Highway' tour travels to Kleinhans Music Hall
Mon, Jun 10th 2013 02:50 pm
As part of his "50 Years on the Carefree Highway" tour, acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot will perform at Kleinhans Music Hall at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25.
Long-term dedication to Buffalo Niagara Association of REALTORS honored
Mon, Jun 10th 2013 02:45 pm
The Buffalo Niagara Association of REALTORS Inc. presented a special award from the National Association of Realtors to 19 members for 40 years of service to the real estate industry as well as the first ever Lifetime Achievement Award.
Flag Day event at Lew-Port
Mon, Jun 10th 2013 07:00 am
Lewiston-Porter Intermediate School's Flag Day ceremony will take place starting at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 14. Featured will be representatives of the armed forces, as well as veterans from different branches of the service.
Porter summer rec program to begin July 1
Mon, Jun 10th 2013 07:00 am
The Town of Porter has announced that its summer recreation program will get underway on Monday, July 1, and continue to Thursday, Aug. 8. The program will operate Monday through Friday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at W.H. Stevenson Elementary School in Ransomville and is open to children entering first grade and continuing to grade 10.
Health event set at Crestwood
Mon, Jun 10th 2013 07:00 am
A health and wellness event will be held at Crestwood Commons, 2600 Niagara Falls Blvd., Wheatfield, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 12.
'Road Bros' vlogger, foodie Mike Shubic returns to Lewiston
Sat, Jun 8th 2013 09:00 am
Mike Shubic, one half of the Rand McNally/USA Today "Best of the Road" "Best for Food" team the "Road Bros," returned to Lewiston this week - but not to judge its culinary offerings.
Lewiston real estate firm has Integrity
Sat, Jun 8th 2013 07:00 am
Coldwell Banker Talarico Real Estate recently changed to Coldwell Banker Integrity, and held a ribbon-cutting with agents, brokers and staff, the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, and elected leaders from the village, town and county.
Welcome to Lewiston, new Lovely Nails
Sat, Jun 8th 2013 07:00 am
Lovely Nails, located at 769 Cayuga St., in the Village of Lewiston, recently held a ribbon-cutting to celebrate new ownership and a new look.
Army Corps reviews 'remedial alternatives' for IWCS
Sat, Jun 8th 2013 07:00 am
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, held its long-awaited presentation Wednesday on the range of remedial long-range alternatives that could be considered for the Interim Waste Containment Structure at the Niagara Falls Storage Site in Lewiston.
Greenway: Civic Center project, Lew-Port improvement funding approved
Sat, Jun 8th 2013 07:00 am
Call it another hurdle cleared.
Lew-Port BOE urges voters to support new budget proposal
Sat, Jun 8th 2013 07:00 am
"The school is the most important part of our community, and we need to invest in our children's education," said Lewiston Porter Board of Education President Jodee Riordan. "We've asked for a very modest increase, and it is solely about the cuts we've taken from New York state.
Free seminar on tendonitis treatment
Sat, Jun 8th 2013 07:00 am
Marc Romanowski, M.D., will speak at a free seminar titled "New Treatment for Tendonitis" at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at The McGuire Rehabilitation Center located at Northgate Health Care Facility, 7264 Nash Road, Wheatfield.
Habitat restoration at Joseph Davis State Park
Sat, Jun 8th 2013 07:00 am
Join naturalist Chuck Bartlett at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 15, to learn what invasive species are all about, and what species are being removed from Joseph Davis State Park this spring as part of the habitat restoration program.
Olcott: Beach advisory lifted
Fri, Jun 7th 2013 11:30 pm
Niagara County Department of Health has rescinded a beach advisory at Olcott Beach.
LPD fundraiser
Fri, Jun 7th 2013 11:10 pm
The Lewiston Police Department's family-fun fundraiser is Saturday, June 15, starting at 11 a.m. at De La Casa Authentic Mexican Restaurant, 1437 Ridge Road, Lewiston.
Kiwanis fishing derby
Fri, Jun 7th 2013 11:05 pm
The Kiwanis Club of Lewiston will hold a fishing derby open to children ages 3 to 11 on Saturday, June 8, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Niagara River Anglers Association Fishing Preserve, Balmer Road in Youngstown.
Collins pushes Washington to support 'Beginning Farmers'
Fri, Jun 7th 2013 11:00 pm
Congressman Chris Collins, NY-27, says Washington needs to do more to ensure young people become actively involved in agriculture.
LPD supports Special Olympics
Fri, Jun 7th 2013 11:00 pm
The Lewiston Police Department this week announced it will be part of events to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics of New York.
Dunkin' Donuts continues local growth with opening of new restaurants in Lockport and Hamburg
Fri, Jun 7th 2013 10:40 pm
Dunkin' Donuts today continued its sustained growth and expansion in Western New York with the opening of a new restaurant in Lockport.
Buffalo's skyline goes pink in celebration of Susan G. Komen Western New York Race for the Cure
Fri, Jun 7th 2013 10:40 pm
Iskalo Development's Electric Tower will be illuminated "pink" Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8, in celebration of all Western New York Breast Cancer Survivors and the 13th anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Western New York Race for the Cure.
Assembly minority conducts legislative hearing on SAFE Act implementation
Fri, Jun 7th 2013 10:30 pm
Republican Assembly members Michael Montesano (Glen Head), Raymond Walter (Amherst), Steve Hawley (Batavia), Jane Corwin (Clarence), David DiPietro (East Aurora) and Joseph Giglio (Gowanda) led a legislative hearing Friday at the Amherst Town Hall Council Chamber in Williamsville concerning the implementation of the recently enacted SAFE Act.
Bishop Malone leads all-out effort against governor's abortion expansion bill
Fri, Jun 7th 2013 10:25 pm
Using every communications vehicle available, including television, radio, social media and the pulpit, Bishop Richard J. Malone is urging Catholics to oppose Governor Andrew Cuomo's effort to increase the availability of abortion in New York.
Higgins stands with resident whose home was taken by NYPA for Robert Moses Parkway construction
Fri, Jun 7th 2013 10:25 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins was joined Friday by Niagara County resident Mamie Simonson, whose home, he said, was taken against her will by the New York Power Authority in 1959 and demolished in preparation for construction of the Robert Moses Parkway.
NBC offering 'The Winner Is' viewers a chance to win $10,000 during each original episode
Fri, Jun 7th 2013 10:25 pm
When NBC's new singing competition "The Winner Is" premieres on June 10 (10 p.m.), viewers on both coasts can go to the show's official page (http://www.nbc.com/the-winner-is/) and enter to win* $10,000 during each original broadcast.
Special Olympics NY invites Western New York to cheer on athletes at 2013 State Summer Games at UB
Fri, Jun 7th 2013 10:25 pm
Special Olympics New York invites Western New Yorkers of all ages to come out to the University at Buffalo June 14 and 15 to cheer on the 1,800 athletes and coaches from the region and across the state competing in the annual State Summer Games.
Higgins, Slaughter introduce legislation to support Great Lakes waterway
Fri, Jun 7th 2013 10:25 pm
Congress members Brian Higgins and Louise M. Slaughter introduced the Great Lakes Navigation System Sustainability Act to modernize the current Great Lakes navigation system.
Architects push for 'Good Samaritan' law before legislative session ends
Fri, Jun 7th 2013 10:25 pm
In the closing days of the 2013 legislative session, New York architects - led by AIA New York State and its 7,000 members - are mounting a concerted effort for passage of "Good Samaritan" legislation in Albany.
Shakespeare in Delaware Park offers 38th season of free theater
Fri, Jun 7th 2013 10:25 pm
Shakespeare in Delaware Park's 38th season of free professional outdoor theater is just around the corner. This summer's season will begin June 20 when "Hamlet" takes the stage. Shakespeare's story of madness, sorrow, treachery and revenge is said to be the most powerful and influential tragedies in all of literature.
'Warehouse 13' to start production on final season
Fri, Jun 7th 2013 10:25 pm
Syfy announced Thursday that "Warehouse 13," the Emmy Award-nominated, long-running hit series, will commence production on its fifth and final season June 24 in Toronto.
Student business helps fight diabetes
Fri, Jun 7th 2013 09:20 pm
At Niagara-Wheatfield High School, Kevin Schucker's fifth period advanced marketing class organized its own business through the Junior Achievement program.
Great Lakes Seaway Trail Travel Magazine available
Fri, Jun 7th 2013 09:20 pm
The 2013 Great Lakes Seaway Trail Travel Magazine is packed with ideas for exploring the 518-mile National Scenic Byway that hugs the freshwater shoreline of New York and Pennsylvania.
National Grid recognized for contribution to American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program
Fri, Jun 7th 2013 04:00 pm
The American Red Cross has recognized National Grid, a local energy company with significant operations in New York, for its support of Red Cross disaster response work through the Annual Disaster Giving Program.
 

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