Thu, Dec 9th 2010 01:00 pm
The History Center, 215 Niagara St., Lockport, has announced its most recent DVD project, "Soaring Over Niagara-Volume 1," the fourth entry in its DVD series.
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Thu, Dec 9th 2010 01:00 pm
Paul DePlato, of 2430 Washington St., in Bergholz, claims the lighting display in front of his house is the largest one in Niagara County. Plus, youngsters who visit the display on Saturday, Dec. 11 and Saturday, Dec. 18, between 6 and 8 p.m. will have a chance to deliver their holiday wishes directly to Santa Claus.
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Thu, Dec 9th 2010 01:00 pm
As it does every Christmas, the Adams fire Co. will be holding its annual Santa Claus Drive-by, visiting area neighborhoods in the Adams Fire district.
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Wed, Dec 8th 2010 03:00 pm
Robert H. Healy, a 30-year member of the United States Air Force, has been named veterans services coordinator at Niagara University. In this role, Healy will be responsible for developing and implementing university strategy for increasing and retaining current and former military students and their family members, and developing relationships with local, regional and national military and veteran organizations to create recruiting support conduits.
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Tue, Dec 7th 2010 05:45 pm
Niagara University's recreation department is now accepting registrations for its "Winter Wonderland Youth Camp," which will be held Dec. 27-31 at the university's Kiernan Center. Geared toward children ages 6-12, campers will have the opportunity to spend the final week of 2010 participating in a number of exciting activities, including swimming, arts and crafts, games, and several winter-related activities.
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Tue, Dec 7th 2010 05:30 pm
In what promises to be the hottest tour of winter 2011, Korn and Disturbed, two of rock's biggest acts, are teaming up to co-headline this year's "Monster Energy Music As A Weapon 5 Tour."
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Tue, Dec 7th 2010 05:25 pm
Jeffrey Donovan is set to direct the upcoming "Burn Notice" movie starring Bruce Campbell. Shooting will begin in January on location in Bogota, Columbia. The two-hour movie will air on USA Network in spring 2011.
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Tue, Dec 7th 2010 05:00 pm
Niagara University is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with one of North America's most prominent cafes, Tim Hortons. When students arrive for the spring semester, the current Jazzman's Cafe location in the Gallagher Center will have been transformed into a limited menu Tim Hortons Café & Bake Shop, serving the company's signature "Always Fresh" coffee and donuts along with new items such as espressos, cappuccinos and lattes.
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Tue, Dec 7th 2010 05:00 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center chief of staff, Dr. Domonic F. Falsetti, and Judith A. Maness, president and CEO, have announced the following appointments to leadership of the medical staff.
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Tue, Dec 7th 2010 05:00 pm
Tickets are now on sale for "Dancing from the Heart," STORM's third fundraiser to benefit the Variety Kids Telethon. The event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at the Adams Mark Hotel, 120 Church St., Buffalo and comprises dance workshops in the afternoon followed by a Venetian-themed masked ball.
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Tue, Dec 7th 2010 05:00 pm
In an unprecedented night of entertainment, Barbara Walters will host two back-to-back primetime specials, Thursday, Dec. 9 on ABC.
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Tue, Dec 7th 2010 05:00 pm
Marc Singer, who played freedom fighter Mike Donovan on the original "V" series, will guest star in the season two finale. "V," the thrilling drama series about the world's first alien encounter that captivated viewers last season, will make its highly-anticipated season premiere on Tuesday, Jan. 4 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), 2011, on ABC.
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Tue, Dec 7th 2010 05:00 pm
Guitarist Jeff Beck is a rock legend. From his early days with the Yardbirds through his long solo career, his unique style and musical explorations have won him the admiration of peers, critics and legions of fans worldwide.
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Tue, Dec 7th 2010 05:00 pm
Rock in the New Year at Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls, USA. On Friday, Dec. 31, Old Falls Street will become the Times Square of Western New York, as Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls hosts the city's second-annual New Year's Eve guitar drop.
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Tue, Dec 7th 2010 05:00 pm
"Body of Proof," the new one-hour drama starring Dana Delany, will premiere Tuesday, March 29, 2011 (10 p.m., ET), on ABC.
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Tue, Dec 7th 2010 05:00 pm
The 12th annual "A Home For The Holidays," an entertainment special to be broadcast Wednesday, Dec. 22 (8 PM, ET/PT) on CBS, will include moving performances by Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge, Grammy Award-winning group Maroon 5, Grammy Award-winning superstar Ricky Martin and Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist Nelly.
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Mon, Dec 6th 2010 05:00 pm
For the 39th consecutive year, "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2011" will lead America into the New Year. Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest will host the special with recently announced Times Square correspondent Jenny McCarthy. The show will begin at 10 p.m., ET on Friday, Dec. 31, on ABC. Singer/songwriter Fergie of The Black Eyed Peas returns to host the Los Angeles-based party portions of the specials. The Los Angeles lineup includes performances by Jennifer Hudson, Willow Smith, Ne-Yo, Avril Lavigne, Drake, Jason Derulo, La Roux, Mike Posner, Natasha Bedingfield, Far East Movement and Train.
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Mon, Dec 6th 2010 05:00 pm
Comedian, actress, activist and author of the New York Times Bestseller, "Love, Lust and Faking It," Jenny McCarthy will join the New Year's celebration on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2011" on Friday, Dec. 31, beginning at 10 p.m. ET on ABC. McCarthy will be sharing reporting duties live from Times Square with Ryan Seacrest, while Dick Clark will be counting down from inside ABC studios.
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Mon, Dec 6th 2010 05:00 pm
ABC Family will present the worldwide premiere of Paramount Famous Productions' "Mean Girls 2," it was announced today by Tom Zappala, executive vice president, program acquisitions and scheduling, abc Cable Networks Group. "Mean Girls 2," the long-awaited follow-up to the 2004 hit film "Mean Girls," will premiere on ABC Family on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The film, which wrapped production in Atlanta in August, is directed by Melanie Mayron, and written by Cliff Ruby and Elana Lesser, and Allison Schroeder.
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Sun, Dec 5th 2010 08:00 am
Ciao! Hair Salon in Niagara Falls has overcome the obstacles local businesses face with style. Despite the economic downturn, this local hair salon has pushed through and stayed successful.
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Sat, Dec 4th 2010 11:00 am
One year ago, the quaint and quiet village of Youngstown burst out into a veritable winter wonderland. Three families were each given $5,000 and tasked with creating the most original, most elaborate, most over-the-top holiday display imaginable. We're talking tens of thousands of lights, an ice rink, a spinning ballerina, a giant blowup train and real-life soldiers, amongst other props.
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Sat, Dec 4th 2010 11:00 am
The Greater Niagara Ballet Co.'s production of "The Nutcracker" is on stage Friday, Dec. 10, and Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Niagara Falls High School Performing Arts Center. For more information, ticket locations, or exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, visit www.wnypapers.com/gnbc.
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Sat, Dec 4th 2010 11:00 am
The Village of Lewiston has clarified what was sold in its recent transaction with Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours. On Nov. 15, a 197.23-foot parcel of property was sold for $1. Of that land, 101.15 feet is actually under the Water Street Landing restaurant, and not in front of the building.
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2010 03:45 pm
The Town of Lewiston announced this week it will hold a Comprehensive Plan update session with representatives of Wendel Duchscherer Engineers on Thursday, Dec. 16, at 3 p.m. at Lewiston Town Hall. Town Supervisor Steve Reiter, along with Town Board members, town attorneys, the town building inspector, plus the town's planning, zoning and environmental chairs, are all expected to attend the meeting, which will discuss the town's master plan. The session is open to the public.
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2010 03:40 pm
They came, they heard what State Parks representatives had to say, and they gave input. What happens next is anyone's guess.
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2010 03:00 pm
The Lewiston-Porter High School Drama Club will present John-Michael Tebelak's and Stephen Schwartz's musical "Godspell" on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 10 and 11, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 12, at 2 p.m. in the high school auditorium, 4061 Creek Road, Youngstown.
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2010 03:00 pm
Final plans are still coming together for "Christmas in the Village" in Youngstown, taking place Saturday, Dec. 11, at locations in the village
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2010 03:00 pm
Visitors to the 43rd annual Lewiston Christmas Walk this weekend will be able to check out a brand-new attraction that's sure to be a natural fit for this artsy village -- an art gallery.
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Thu, Dec 2nd 2010 03:57 pm
The following is a sampling of the calls the Town of Niagara Police responded to between Nov. 8 and 14. During that week, 103 incidents were investigated.
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Thu, Dec 2nd 2010 03:55 pm
The New York Air National Guard's newest members were the halftime show Sunday, Nov. 27, when the Buffalo Bills took on the Pittsburgh Steelers at Ralph Wilson Stadium.
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Thu, Dec 2nd 2010 03:55 pm
Theatre in the Mist will host the world premiere of "Home for the Holidays" this month at the Stella Niagara Theater, 4421 Lower River Road, Lewiston.
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Thu, Dec 2nd 2010 03:50 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield Board agenda Wednesday evening included a resolution to increase the school lunch price.
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Thu, Dec 2nd 2010 03:00 pm
Dr. Robin Spence of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's Osteopathic Family Medicine Residency Program, will speak on "Healthy Ways to Handle Holiday Stress" on Tuesday, Dec. 7.
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Thu, Dec 2nd 2010 03:00 pm
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Thu, Dec 2nd 2010 03:00 pm
Legislation introduced by Congressman Chris Lee, R-NY, 26th District, to cut wasteful spending has been selected by taxpayers as this week's YouCut winner.
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Thu, Dec 2nd 2010 03:00 pm
Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Monday that the House Democratic Caucus has approved Congresswoman Louise Slaughter of New York to serve as ranking member of the House Rules Committee in the 112th Congress.
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Thu, Dec 2nd 2010 03:00 pm
Holy Ghost Lutheran School Parent Teacher League is sponsoring a Christkindl (Christmas) market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, at the school, 6630 Luther St., Bergholz.
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Thu, Dec 2nd 2010 03:00 pm
A U.S. Postal Service representative said this week that claims that the Sanborn Post Office might close are just rumors. However, she admitted that Sanborn, like other post offices across Western New York and the nation, could be considered for consolidation.
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Thu, Dec 2nd 2010 03:00 pm
How often can you honestly say you get to the gym? Twice, maybe three times a week if you can find the time between taking care of things at work or at home with the kids? Does the idea of going five days a week seem impossible? Now try multiplying that over the past 50-plus years, and that was the workout regimen for one Niagara Falls native.
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Thu, Dec 2nd 2010 03:00 pm
There was a lot of love at Pane's Restaurant in North Tonawanda recently when two-dozen volunteers and staff from North Tonawanda Meals on Wheels gathered for a surprise birthday party for Flora Stone.
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