Thu, Jan 9th 2020 02:35 pm
The American Red Cross currently has a critical need for blood donors of all blood types - especially type O - and platelet donors to make an appointment now to give and help replenish the blood supply after the holiday weeks. Right now, the Red Cross has less than a three-day supply of type O blood. To help tackle the critical need, the Red Cross and NFL are working together to offer one lucky winner a trip to Super Bowl LIV in Miami.
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Thu, Jan 9th 2020 11:40 am
U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate Seaman Daniel Cordner of Buffalo heaves around a bale of line in the fo'c'sle aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in Norfolk, Virginia. The John C. Stennis is conducting routine operations in support of Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic.
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Thu, Jan 9th 2020 11:40 am
Kendra Scott has partnered with Columbia Records to launch the "Radiant" playlist, which is dedicated to spotlighting the best rising stars in female pop music. In support of the partnership, Kendra Scott invites customers to follow the "Radiant" playlist on Spotify or Apple Music to receive 15% off their purchase in any one of the 100-plus Kendra Scott stores nationwide. The partnership and promotion will conclude on Feb. 6.
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Thu, Jan 9th 2020 11:30 am
Just days into a new year and decade, thoughts of area fishers and outdoors aficionados are already turning to warmer weather. We have to admit that winter 2019-20 is already getting on our nerves; the holidays are thankfully over and the Bills short run at the playoffs is now history.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2020 03:25 pm
Earlier this season, BTS wondered aloud if it was time for Det. Jay Halstead (Jesse Lee Soffer) to leave Sgt. Hank Voight's (Jason Beghe) intelligence unit.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2020 02:40 pm
ABC is bringing back the classic TV game show "Supermarket Sweep," hosted and executive produced by Emmy Award-nominated comedienne and actress Leslie Jones. Produced by Fremantle, the fast-paced and energetic series follows three teams of two as they battle it out using their grocery shopping skills and knowledge of merchandise to win big cash prizes.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2020 02:40 pm
"thirtysomething(else)," a sequel to the groundbreaking series "thirtysomething," has received a pilot pickup from ABC. The show will follow an ensemble of new faces playing the grown-up, 30-something children of the original cast reprised by Ken Olin (Michael Steadman), Mel Harris (Hope Murdoch), Timothy Busfield (Elliot Weston) and Patty Wettig (Nancy Weston).
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Wed, Jan 8th 2020 02:40 pm
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire," which debuted in the U.S. as a primetime series in January 2000, ABC's celebrated late-night staple and Emmy Award-winning producer Jimmy Kimmel will be stepping in as host of a special run of episodes featuring celebrity contestants playing for charity.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2020 02:35 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has been awarded a Comprehensive Center accreditation by Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, in partnership with the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. A MBSAQIP accreditation formally acknowledges NFMMC's commitment to providing and supporting quality improvement and patient safety efforts for metabolic and bariatric surgery patients.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2020 02:35 pm
The Lewiston-Porter School District Board of Education on Monday announced the appointment of Bradley Rowles as the new principal of Lewiston-Porter High School.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2020 01:55 pm
CBS and the Recording Academy have confirmed the first slate of artists to perform on The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. Set to take the stage on "Music's Biggest Night" are 2020 MusiCares Person of the Year Aerosmith, who will perform a medley of some of their legendary hits; first-time nominee breakout stars Billie Eilish and Lizzo, who will each make their Grammy stage debuts; and powerhouse artists Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani will take the Grammy stage together for the first time.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2020 01:05 pm
ABC today announced the network will debut its latest live musical event this fall with "Young Frankenstein Live!" (working title), produced by the legendary director, writer, actor, comedian, producer and composer, Mel Brooks.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2020 01:05 pm
ABC and the Television Academy today announced the return of the Emmy Awards to ABC, airing live coast to coast from the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 20 (8 p.m. EDT). Host(s) and producers for the telecast will be announced at a later date.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2020 01:00 pm
ABC today announced the explosive series finale of "How to Get Away with Murder" will air Thursday, May 14 (10:01 p.m. EDT). The critically acclaimed series, which will return for its six-episode killer farewell event on Thursday, April 2, is currently in its sixth and final season.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2020 12:55 pm
Currently in its 11th and final season, ABC announced today that the Emmy Award-winning series "Modern Family" will air its series farewell episode on Wednesday, April 8.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2020 12:55 pm
ABC's new modern-day fairy tale, "The Baker and the Beauty," will take viewers on a flavor-filled adventure between relatable everyman Daniel and international superstar Noa.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2020 12:55 pm
ABC will air a special live episode of top-rated comedy "The Conners" the night of the New Hampshire primary, Tuesday, Feb. 11 (8 p.m. EST). The cast will perform the episode live for each coast's broadcast. ABC News coverage of the first-in-the-nation New Hampshire primary will be incorporated into the story in real time as the results roll in during the evening.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2020 12:05 pm
On Feb. 10, an annual tradition continues, when Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest walk onstage for "Live's After Oscar Show," the top morning talk show's salute to Hollywood's biggest night. The annual broadcast will air in national syndication on Monday, Feb. 10, live at 9 a.m. EST (check local listings for time and station).
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Wed, Jan 8th 2020 12:05 pm
SUNY Distinguished Professor Paresh Dandona, M.D., Ph.D., one of the world's leading experts in the treatment of diabetes and vascular disease, will be honored with the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation's 2020 Life Time Contribution Award in Chennai, India, in July. He is the eighth scientist to receive the award.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2020 10:05 am
FeedMore WNY kicked off the new year with notable developments, as the nonprofit continues to grow and enhance its services and partnerships that fight hunger and nourish vulnerable community members of all ages.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2020 07:00 am
Join the History Center of Niagara for children's program about women of African American decent who made their mark on U.S. history. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, at 215 Niagara St., Lockport.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2020 07:00 am
The Buffalo History Museum and the Buffalo Jazz Collective present the winter/spring season of "Jazz on 2nd Sundays." The concert series showcases many of the most esteemed jazz musicians of the area, and celebrates the jazz heritage of Buffalo. Concerts will be held from 2:30-4 p.m. the second Sundays of January, February and March.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2020 09:50 pm
Traveling on the road to play a basketball game in a hostile environment is no easy task. The Lewiston-Porter Lancers felt the affects of playing in Niagara-Wheatfield's gym Tuesday night, but as good teams do, the Lancers were able to overcome an early stumble.
Lew-Port defeated the Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons, 80-51, Tuesday, in a game that was close for the first 16 to 17 minutes.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2020 06:35 pm
The CW Network on Tuesday renewed 13 of its current scripted series for the 2020-21 season, as well as ordering 13 additional scripts of "Katy Keene," which will make its debut on Feb. 6. Announcements were made by President Mark Pedowitz.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2020 06:20 pm
Food Network's celebrated culinary battle sweetens the competition with new primetime series "Chopped Sweets," premiering Monday, Feb. 3 (10 p.m. ET/PT). Hosted by "Chopped" judge Scott Conant, each episode features four bold chefs competing to take on the toughest test of their lives.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2020 06:20 pm
The Lewiston Council on the Arts is already at work on this summer's Lewiston Art Festival. Two items of interest were announced Tuesday:
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Tue, Jan 7th 2020 06:15 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will issue temporary seasonal dock permits for up to 50 docks along the West River Shoreline Trail on a first-come, first-served basis for the 2020 season.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2020 01:20 pm
Television's biggest guessing game returns right after the biggest football game, and superstar Jamie Foxx, host and executive producer of "Beat Shazam," will be there to play along, as he joins host Nick Cannon and panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke in the season three premiere of "The Masked Singer" airing Sunday, Feb. 2 (10:30-11:40 PM ET, live to all time zones) on FOX, following Super Bowl LIV.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2020 01:20 pm
New competition series "LEGO Masters" has announced celebrity guests, including Mayim Bialik, Terry Crews, Nicole Byer and "The LEGO Movie" writers and directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. These special guests will join host Will Arnett throughout the show's premiere season, debuting Wednesday, Feb. 5 (9 p.m. ET/PT), immediately following the season three time period premiere of "The Masked Singer" (8 p.m.), on FOX.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2020 01:15 pm
FOX is partnering with Emmy Award-winning talk show host Ellen DeGeneres to produce "The Masked Dancer," a new celebrity competition show based on the smash hit FOX series "The Masked Singer" and inspired by a popular segment featured on "The Ellen Show."
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Tue, Jan 7th 2020 10:40 am
Lake Shore Bancorp Inc., the holding company for Lake Shore Savings Bank, recently announced the bank awarded $14,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations throughout Erie and Chautauqua counties.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2020 10:35 am
The JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition and its co-presenters, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and WNED | WBFO, are calling for classical guitarists from around the world to submit application materials for the 2020 competition, set for June 3-6,. As previously announced, renowned concert guitarists Joanne Castellani and Michael Andriaccio will return as artistic directors. Judges for the 2020 competition include Castellani and Andriaccio, along with guitar masters Rene Izquierdo, Martha Masters, Judicael Perroy, Berta Rojas and Raphaella Smits.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2020 10:20 am
Bringing together the region's farming community and the services necessary for daily operations is the goal of the 10th annual Western New York Farm Show, Jan. 30 through Feb. 1 at the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg. The exposition is sponsored by the Erie County Agricultural Society.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2020 10:20 am
Carrie Underwood recently revealed the cover and release date of her brand-new book, "Find Your Path: Honor Your Body, Fuel Your Soul and Get Strong with the Fit52Life." The collection, which will include tips, recipes, exercises and stories about her personal health and fitness journey, is set to be released March 3.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2020 10:20 am
Sen. Chris Jacobs is calling on the leadership of the State Senate to immediately repeal the so-called "Criminal Justice Reforms" on the first day of legislative session, this Wednesday, Jan. 8. The new laws, which went into effect Jan. 1, mandate the release of most criminal defendants without bail.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2020 10:20 am
The Niagara Falls City Council is seeking candidates for various boards and commissions. It seeks people for immediate opportunities as well as openings that may arise in the near future.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2020 10:20 am
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Monday unveiled the 29th proposal of his 2020 State of the State: a $300 million plan to reimagine the Erie Canal by creating recreational activities on the Canal to boost tourism, mitigating flooding, enhancing irrigation and recreational fishing and restoring wetlands. Cuomo is recommending the New York Power Authority board, which now oversees the Canal Corp. as a subsidiary, approve the $300 million investment over the next five years at the board's January meeting.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2020 10:20 am
The Sisters of St. Francis at Stella Niagara are having a craft show on June 26 weekend. All the items are handmade by the sisters. Proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer's Association of WNY.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2020 10:20 am
Girl Scouts of Western New York and Girl Scouts of the USA officially launch the 2020 Girl Scout Cookie season, when Girl Scouts across the U.S. become entrepreneurs as they earn money to power their own leadership opportunities and adventures. This season, Girl Scouts is announcing a sweet new way to celebrate young female leaders: refreshed packaging reflecting the experiences cookie earnings make possible for girls.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2020 03:10 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the Buffalo Sabres Foundation would host the third annual Buffalo Sabres Mega Raffle presented by Southern Tier Brewing Co. on Saturday, Feb. 8, in the Lexus Club at KeyBank Center. The event features prizes including autographed Sabres items, team experiences and tickets. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the first spin at 7 p.m.
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