Tue, Apr 25th 2023 07:05 pm
Sphere Entertainment Co. and Live Nation announced dates for "U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere," a first-of-its-kind live music experience, which will see the world's biggest rock band launch the world's most cutting-edge venue, Sphere at The Venetian in Las Vegas.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 04:40 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 30-year-old Nicholas D. D'Angelo of Niagara Falls pleaded guilty this afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Debra Givens.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 04:15 pm
Lewiston-Porter High School announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the third quarter marking period of the 2022-23 academic year.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 04:15 pm
Lewiston-Porter Middle School announced the following students have been named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the third quarter marking period for the 2022-23 academic year.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:40 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara will host its annual Healthy Kids Day from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29, "encouraging families to take a moment to help kids be kids."
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:40 pm
EPIC-Every Person Influences Children has received support from the Office of Children and Family Services Family Opportunity Center. EPIC was awarded $1.8 million in funding over the next three years to open centers in Niagara and Cattaraugus counties.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:40 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski said Niagara County will once again honor Purple Heart veterans by adding their name to county's Book of Honor at a ceremony to be held Sunday, Aug. 6. Jastrzemski said any Purple Heart veterans (or their family members) who are not currently in the book need to come forward by May 1 to be included in this year's ceremony.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:40 pm
In observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Child Advocacy Center of Niagara (CAC), a service of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC), will hold its sixth annual "Walk to End Child Abuse" on April 26 at the Hyde Park Ice Pavilion.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:40 pm
After three years, due to COVID-19 and renovations to its recreation center, Niagara University once again hosted the Special Olympics New York's Western Regional Basketball Tournament on its campus. The tournament took place Saturday, April 22, in the university's Kiernan Recreation Center.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:35 pm
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection announced the release of a comprehensive guide with scam prevention tips for homeowners.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:35 pm
The Erie County Fair announced Grammy-nominated rapper Flo Rida will perform Friday, Aug. 11.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:35 pm
Algorithms have increasingly replaced stock traders over the past few decades, but a new University at Buffalo School of Management study has found that market quality decreases when humans are removed from the equation.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:35 pm
A bestselling book from the early 1990s spoke of chicken soup for the soul. And while the book's title referred to the individual's soul, a dedicated group of University at Buffalo students believes that chicken soup - real soup, in this case − can also benefit the community's soul, as "Buffalo Soup" will demonstrate from 6-9 p.m. May 3 at Thin Man Brewery, 492 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:35 pm
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and the New York State Department of Health announced the launch of the buprenorphine assistance pilot program to assist New Yorkers with the cost of buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD).
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:00 pm
The 19th annual "Run Rich Run" campaign continues to raise awareness and support for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 08:40 am
At approximately 11:30 a.m. Monday morning, Niagara Falls police responded to a house in the 1300 block of Ashland Avenue for a report of a man shot.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 07:00 am
When health care professionals administer smoking cessation assistance, they can encounter added challenges for patients with disabilities.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 05:55 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 30-year-old Joshua Gotthart of Buffalo was sentenced this afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case to 31/2 years in prison followed by 21/2 years of post-release supervision.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 05:55 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins was joined Monday by Catholic Health President Mark Sullivan to announce $2,377,172 in federal funding to support additional inpatient treatment beds for those struggling with substance use disorder.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 05:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the opening of a state facility to store sexual offense evidence collection kits that have not been released to law enforcement custody.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 05:55 pm
As the countywide chamber of commerce, the Niagara USA Chamber is used to holding ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new companies. However, its next ribbon-cutting will be a little different, as it will cut the ribbon on its own new auxiliary business space.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 05:55 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 27-year-old Charles L. Jones of Buffalo pleaded guilty this afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio to two counts of manslaughter in the first degree (class "B" violent felonies).
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 03:15 pm
"Wheel of Fortune LIVE!," a theatrical experience, will be coming to Shea's Buffalo Theatre in Buffalo on Nov. 16.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 01:40 pm
Even before the pandemic, the nationwide physician shortage was looming; now, it's even more pronounced.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 01:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the awarding of over $5.8 million to providers across New York state to establish comprehensive integrated outpatient treatment programs for addiction. This funding is being distributed through the state's Opioid Settlement Fund.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 01:25 pm
The Niagara Orleans Regional Land Improvement Corp. (NORLIC) - often referred to as the Land Bank - has been awarded a $1.4 million grant by the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corp. and NYS Homes and Community Renewal. NORLIC had submitted an application for the competitive grant program earlier this year.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 12:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the start of Severe Weather Awareness Week in New York state, highlighting the need for New Yorkers to have a plan and stay informed for when severe weather strikes.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 12:45 pm
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge announced further steps HUD will take to ensure that qualified people are not denied the opportunity to access housing solely due to a criminal history record.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 12:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $15 million is available through the Home Energy Assistance Program to help vulnerable, low-income New Yorkers without air conditioning to stay cool during the heat of summer.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 12:45 pm
Just Buffalo Literary Center announced the individual artists, organizations and community groups receiving a total of $10,500 to support events aligned with Just Buffalo's Civil Writes Project, a community engagement project that celebrates Black writers and seeks pathways toward justice through the literary arts.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 12:05 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 26-year-old Yassin A. Abdikadir of Buffalo was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case to five years of probation.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 11:45 am
In observance of National Crime Victims' Rights Week (April 23-29), District Attorney John J. Flynn reminds residents of Erie County that his office is available to provide support to victims of crime.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 11:45 am
Artpark & Company announces Larkin Poe with The Allman Betts Band will perform in the Artpark Amphitheater at 6:30 p.m. July 27. This concert is presented by Artpark.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 11:45 am
A true legend is coming to Niagara Falls when Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino welcomes Gladys Knight to the Seneca Niagara Event Center at 8 p.m. Friday, July 14. Tickets go on sale at noon on Friday, April 28.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 11:45 am
Fallsview Casino Resort has announced three more top acts for 2023. One Vision of Queen featuring Marc Martel will take the Avalon Theatre stage on Aug. 24, while the OLG Stage welcomes Patti Labelle on Aug. 27 and "Tom Segura Live" on Nov. 9.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 11:45 am
The Catholic Charities in-school social work program is partnering with NativityMiguel Middle School of Buffalo to bring "Raising Heroes: Why It's Important and How It's Done with Nate Turner" to Buffalo.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 10:10 am
During the spring 2022 semester, several NCCC students from professor Marc Pietrzykowski's writing for STEM class completed a group research project about waste management at NCCC. Inspired, one of the group members, Meredith Preve, lifted the words from their paper and molded them into a new, hands-on project at the college.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 10:10 am
Women United of Greater Niagara's baby supply drive is ongoing. Donations of baby bottles, bottle brushes, wipes, diapers, pacifiers, lotion, baby cereal, baby food, formula (Enfamil) and new baby clothes can be dropped off at the United Way of Greater Niagara office, located at 6420 Inducon Drive West, Suite B2, throughout the month.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 10:10 am
The Greater Niagara Frontier Council, Boy Scouts of America, based in Buffalo, and the Iroquois Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America, based in Oakfield, announced that they will merge as of May 1 to form the new Western New York Scout Council Inc., Boy Scouts of America.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 10:10 am
The spring show of the Niagara Arts Guild opened on Saturday with a surprise tie for Best of Show artwork: Maggie Eaton for her photograph, "The Yellow Cottage"; and Brady Zdrojewski, for his colored pencil painting "The Greeters: Hadrian's Wall Path."
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