Tue, May 10th 2016 10:50 am
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance reminds property owners - homeowners and businesses - now is the time to review their assessments.
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Mon, May 9th 2016 04:55 pm
An hour after the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. announced an exciting, diverse Canalside summer 2016 concert lineup on May 3, Thomas P. Dee relaxes in the early evening sunshine outside, on the Aud Block, once home to the historic Western terminus of one of our country's greatest engineering achievements, the Erie Canal.
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Mon, May 9th 2016 04:25 pm
A large crowd came out to the Lewiston waterfront Friday, May 6, for the annual Smelt Festival. The Niagara River Anglers fried up over 400 pounds of the tasty little fish, and the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce helped to dish them out.
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Mon, May 9th 2016 04:10 pm
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Downriver Post 7487, announced Col. Brian S. Bowman, wing commander of the 914th Airlift Wing at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, will serve as the honorary grand marshal for the annual VFW Memorial Day Parade, remembrance ceremony and community luncheon.
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Mon, May 9th 2016 04:00 pm
A pair of Niagara University students took home top prizes from the Western New York American Chemical Society's Undergraduate Research Symposium, which was held April 9 at Canisius College.
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Mon, May 9th 2016 03:55 pm
Maryann Cogdill, director of OB/GYN services at the Center for Women at Mount St. Mary's Hospital, has been named the Nurse of Distinction for Western New York. The Professional Nurses Association of Western New York sponsors the annual recognition.
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Mon, May 9th 2016 03:55 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins recognized the service of U.S. Army Cpl. Gary Jeter with a special presentation of military medals earned during the Korean War.
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Mon, May 9th 2016 03:50 pm
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, with increased ridership and more bikes on the road.
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Mon, May 9th 2016 03:35 pm
Hannah Simone will host "Kicking & Screaming," the new eight-episode FOX competition series that teams 10 expert survivalists with pampered partners to face the toughest challenges of their lives.
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Mon, May 9th 2016 03:35 pm
Nominees for the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards will be revealed tomorrow, May 10, to millions of followers on K-LOVE Radio's Facebook page.
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Mon, May 9th 2016 03:30 pm
Read to Succeed Buffalo recently announced the organization has received a $200,000 Reading Intervention Grant from AARP Foundation to implement a volunteer tutoring program with the intent of helping increase literacy skills among children in three targeted Buffalo Public Schools, serving 950 students K-third grade.
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Mon, May 9th 2016 02:15 pm
Mike Tirico, the play-by-play and studio voice for many of ESPN's biggest events over the past quarter century, will join NBC Sports Group starting July 1.
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Mon, May 9th 2016 11:55 am
More than 30 vendors gathered in the Grand Island High School cafeteria Saturday, April 23, to promote mind, body and spirit in a first-ever Health & Wellness Family Fair.
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Mon, May 9th 2016 11:45 am
Gary Siddall was named executive director on Monday by the Aquarium of Niagara's board of directors. Siddall served as deputy director for two years and oversaw operations while ensuring the financial integrity of the Whirlpool Street attraction.
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Mon, May 9th 2016 11:45 am
The Buffalo Bandits "Playoff Bash" will take place at (716) Food and Sport beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 21, while the Bandits get set to host the New England Black Wolves in game two of the National Lacrosse League's East Division Finals (7:30 p.m.).
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Sat, May 7th 2016 07:05 am
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Sat, May 7th 2016 07:00 am
Developers of the Village of Lewiston's two largest proposed projects sought area variances at a special Zoning Board of Appeals meeting Thursday.
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Sat, May 7th 2016 07:00 am
The Youngstown Business and Professional Association Inc. announced this week it is again a recipient of the William C. Mayne/Niagara Falls Bridge Commission/Niagara County Economic Development Business Community Enhancement Grant.
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Sat, May 7th 2016 07:00 am
A new race registration format; an improved post-race party location; an all-new promotional effort and merchandising ideas, including a new T-shirt design; an all-new gala; and an exciting new raffle ticket offering.
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Sat, May 7th 2016 07:00 am
A love of music and of Grand Island prompted Carolyn Laskay to write "Our Grand Island" in 1990.
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Sat, May 7th 2016 07:00 am
The Grand Island Rotary Club led its annual spring cleanup of the Beaver Island Parkway Saturday.
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Sat, May 7th 2016 07:00 am
Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick announced Grand Island resident Raymond W. Pauley was named the April Citizen of the Month in recognition of his service to the community through the Grand Island Fire Co. and other contributions.
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Fri, May 6th 2016 06:00 pm
Though Village of Lewiston Counselor Joseph Leone again suggested on-street boot drives are illegal in New York, trustees in the Village of Lewiston voted 4-1 Monday to allow Lewiston No. 1 Volunteer Fire Co. to continue its annual Center Street fundraiser this year.
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Fri, May 6th 2016 05:00 pm
Nicholas Picholas, co-host of "Janet and Nick In The Morning" on WKSE "KISS 98.5," looked at the lineup of talent for the Canalside summer 2016 concert lineup and declared, "The names speak for themselves, these are big names. It's diverse, it's cool and classy and, of course, it's free and everyone loves free."
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Fri, May 6th 2016 04:55 pm
The State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation today announced the opening of Charlie's Boat Yard Restaurant at Buffalo Harbor State Park.
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Fri, May 6th 2016 04:35 pm
Coach Blake Shelton will debut his new song, "Go Ahead and Break My Heart," on the Monday, May 9, live episode (8 p.m. ET/PT) of NBC's "The Voice." Special guest and fellow "Voice" coach Gwen Stefani will join the multi-award-winning country music superstar.
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Fri, May 6th 2016 04:20 pm
Finger Food Products Inc., a family-owned business, is embarking on a multimillion-dollar relocation and expansion in the Town of Wheatfield. The company held its ground-breaking ceremony Tuesday at its new location in the Vantage International Point industrial park.
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Fri, May 6th 2016 04:10 pm
The Spicey Pickle held its annual Cinco de Mayo eating contest Thursday. Lewiston's Ben Salhany won the competition, downing four tacos in 90 seconds.
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Fri, May 6th 2016 03:55 pm
The potholes around North Tonawanda have long been a major nuisance in the community. Some city residents spoke up on that issue during Tuesday's Common Council meeting at City Hall.
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Fri, May 6th 2016 03:55 pm
North Tonawanda's Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum has officially raised more than $20,000, which is half the funding needed to repair and reassemble its main attraction - its 100-year-old carousel.
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Fri, May 6th 2016 03:50 pm
The Wheatfield Town Board Monday night heard from North Tonawanda resident Cory D'Agostino, who said the fence planned to be installed around the Niagara Sanitation Landfill in Wheatfield "isn't going to do any good."
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Fri, May 6th 2016 03:45 pm
Grand Island resident Donald A. Kew entered into rest April 29, 2016. Mr. Kew was a U.S. Army veteran and was an ironworker with Iron Workers Local 9 in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, May 6th 2016 03:45 pm
Tops Friendly Markets is continuing its longstanding support for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
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Fri, May 6th 2016 11:25 am
The Parent Network of WNY and Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara will host a free workshop titled "Sexuality ... Having the Conversation," on Wednesday, May 11.
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Fri, May 6th 2016 11:20 am
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) has granted full six-year accreditation to the postgraduate year one pharmacy residency program at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Fri, May 6th 2016 11:20 am
The children's mental health outreach program at New Directions Youth & Family Services will host a free health fair from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, at Orleans/Niagara BOCES Conference Center, 4124 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn.
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Fri, May 6th 2016 11:00 am
Niagara University's 2016 slate of commencement ceremonies will be highlighted by addresses from the executive director of patient care services at a prominent cancer hospital, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist for The Wall Street Journal, and a celebrated Canadian musician and humanitarian.
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Thu, May 5th 2016 06:00 pm
Life really began for country music superstar Keith Urban after marrying actress Nicole Kidman a decade ago, he tells John Blackstone in a heartfelt interview for "CBS Sunday Morning," to be broadcast Sunday, May 8 (9 a.m. ET), on the CBS Television Network.
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Thu, May 5th 2016 03:10 pm
ABC's innovative game show "500 Questions" returns as a special five-night event series, beginning with a two-hour season premiere on Thursday, May 26 (8-10 p.m. EDT), leading up to the two-hour season finale on Wednesday, June 1.
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Thu, May 5th 2016 03:10 pm
Old Fort Niagara announces a new season of sharing historic, authentic and engaging battle re-enactments, programs and performances for the enjoyment and education of the public that highlight nearly three centuries on the Niagara Frontier.
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