Current News

Featured News - Current News - Archived News - News Categories

Article Title: 

Viewing articles 52241 to 52280 of 64825 total.
<< Prev<<
13021303130413051306130713081309131013111312
>>Next >>
68th annual Tony Awards to be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall
Wed, Oct 9th 2013 11:15 pm
The 68th Annual Tony Awards will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, Sunday, June 8 (8 p.m.), on the CBS Television Network. The Tony Awards, which honor theater professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway, has been broadcast on CBS since 1978.
Bell TV to televise Sabres games in Southern Ontario
Wed, Oct 9th 2013 11:15 pm
The Buffalo Sabres and Bell today announced Sabres games will now be carried on Bell TV in Southern Ontario, Canada. Sabres games, which were previously available on NHL Center Ice, will now be included as part of Bell TV regular programming - at no extra cost— starting with the Oct. 10 matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
NBC's Emmy-winning series 'The Voice' completes blind auditions as coaches ready their 48 artists for 'Battle Rounds'
Wed, Oct 9th 2013 08:00 am
NBC's "The Voice" coaches have each selected their 12-member teams that will advance to the "Battle Rounds" phase of the competition.
Start spreading the news: NYC a great place for four-legged friends
Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:55 am
New York City is famous for its manic pace and its urban landscape. But, surprisingly, it's one of the most-dog friendly cities around. There are tons of fun things to do with your pet while you visit, and plenty of pet-friendly lodging and dining to be found. So if you're planning a visit, consider bringing your furry friend along.
'Chris Cornell Songbook Solo Acoustic Tour' stops at UB Center for the Arts
Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:55 am
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, will present "Chris Cornell: Songbook Solo Acoustic Tour" on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre. Tickets are $49.50.
Syfy greenlights 'Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge' from The Jim Henson Company
Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:45 am
Syfy has greenlighted an eight-episode order for "Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge" (working title), a competition series featuring 10 aspiring creature creators competing to out-imagine one another in a series of challenges where they will build everything from mechanical characters to whimsical beasts, bringing high-end inanimate creature designs to life.
'The Price Is Right,' 'Let's Make A Deal' break the bank with return of 'Big Money Week'
Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:45 am
It's big cash, big prizes and big stakes when CBS Daytime presents the second annual "Big Money Week," where more than $2 million in cash prizes and big-ticket items are up for grabs on "The Price Is Right" and "Let's Make A Deal," Monday, Oct. 14, through Friday, Oct. 18, on CBS.
Turner Classic Movies to commemorate 50th anniversary of JFK assassination
Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:45 am
Turner Classic Movies will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Nov. 20 assassination of President John F. Kennedy with a primetime lineup on Thursday Nov. 21, featuring five documentaries about Kennedy's election, presidency and death. Also included is a popular drama about Kennedy's service during World War II.
Riviera Theatre presents American Legion Band of the Tonawandas
Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:45 am
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents the American Legion Band of the Tonawandas Veterans Day concert on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m.
'Fans Rule' in 2014: Harlem Globetrotters give fans power to decide which rules will impact Buffalo game
Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:40 am
The world famous Harlem Globetrotters will take fan interaction to a new level when the 2014 "Fans Rule" World Tour comes to First Niagara Center in Buffalo.
Free admission to all Niagara history sites for 'Doors Open Niagara' weekend
Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:35 am
The Niagara History Center's three Lockport sites will welcome visitors on "Doors Open Niagara" weekend, offering free admission Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18-20, during each site's hours.
Can You Help: Students Without Borders
Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:30 am
Students Without Borders of Daemen College is a humanitarian club that serves rural villages in the Dominican Republic.
Buffalo Philharmonic earns seventh place in international favorite orchestra poll
Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:30 am
After a month of voting, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra has earned seventh place in The World's Favourite Orchestra poll, held by online classical concert finder Bachtrack.com.
UB: Alumna gives to help create visiting professorship in College of Arts and Sciences
Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:30 am
Eileen Silvers, BA Class of 1970, has pledged $500,000 to help establish a visiting professorship in the University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences.
Niagara University accepting reservations for Student Chef Series
Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:30 am
Niagara University is now accepting reservations for this fall's edition of its highly popular Student Chef Series, which showcases the culinary skills of student managers in the university's College of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Peter Stansberry recognized as NU's Outstanding Employee of the Quarter
Wed, Oct 9th 2013 07:00 am
Peter Stansberry, shift supervisor in Niagara University's Office of Campus Safety, received NU's Outstanding Employee Award for October-December 2013. The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., Niagara president, recently presented Stansberry, a Cheektowaga resident, with the award.
UB's anti-bullying center presents annual conference during National Bullying Prevention Month
Tue, Oct 8th 2013 07:00 am
The University at Buffalo's Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention will present its annual conference and two film screenings this week to raise awareness for the nationwide problem of bullying abuse and to coincide with National Bullying Prevention Month.
First performers announced for 47th annual CMA Awards
Tue, Oct 8th 2013 07:00 am
"Country Music's Biggest Night" is bringing together the biggest names in country music with today's announcement of performers for The 47th Annual CMA Awards.
UFC celebrates 20th anniversary with UFC 167 live in cinemas; Georges St-Pierre defends welterweight title
Tue, Oct 8th 2013 12:40 am
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to U.S. movie theaters nationwide on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 10 p.m. with UFC 167: St-Pierre vs. Hendricks.
The Band Perry awarded gold plaques of their sophomore album 'Pioneer'
Tue, Oct 8th 2013 12:40 am
In a surprise celebration backstage at the taping of their first "CMT Crossroads," Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry of The Band Perry were presented with gold plaques for their sophomore album, "Pioneer."
Celebrate 188th anniversary of Erie Canal with student art contest, music, Krolick's chicken BBQ
Tue, Oct 8th 2013 12:30 am
It's a day to celebrate - the 188th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal. Lockport and New York state's special occasion will be an all-day event at the Erie Canal Discovery Center, 24 Church St., Lockport.
Q-and-A: James Spader talks NBC's 'The Blacklist'
Mon, Oct 7th 2013 05:10 pm
James Spader could teach a master class on villainy.
Jennie Garth joins Tori Spelling in ABC Family's 'Mystery Girls' pilot
Mon, Oct 7th 2013 03:45 pm
ABC Family has cast Jennie Garth to join former "Beverly Hills, 90210" co-star Tori Spelling in the network's comedy pilot, "Mystery Girls." Both Spelling and Garth will also serve as executive producers. The casting marks a reunion of the two from their days on the hit series.
NYPA completes upgrade on first of 12 turbine-generator units at Niagara plant's Lewiston pump-generating facility
Mon, Oct 7th 2013 03:40 pm
The New York Power Authority has upgraded the first of 12 pump-turbines at the Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant's Lewiston pump-generating plant as part of a 10-year, $460 million life extension and modernization program, which began late last year.
'The Voice': Briana Cuoco makes a 'Big Bang' of her own
Mon, Oct 7th 2013 02:40 pm
As it turns out, "The Voice" can work just as well for a singer with good looks and a well-known name as it can for those vocalists without those advantages.
'The Voice': Meet week-two standouts James Irwin, Olivia Henken, Monika Leigh and Will Champlin
Mon, Oct 7th 2013 02:35 pm
If there was a theme for "The Voice" in week two of the blind auditions, it was second chances.
Sabres 'Road Crew' heads west for first 'tour stops' of 2013-14
Mon, Oct 7th 2013 11:50 am
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team's "Road Crew" will make its first "tour stops" of the 2013-14 season on Nov. 4 in San Jose, Calif., prior to the team's game against the Sharks on Nov. 5, and on Nov. 7 in Los Angeles, prior to the team's game against the Kings on Nov. 7.
Safety preparedness open house at Alzheimer's Association
Mon, Oct 7th 2013 11:50 am
The Alzheimer's Association, Western New York Chapter, is hosting an open house to address safety concerns, including preventing wandering by individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia.
'The Haunted Fortress' returns to Old Fort Niagara
Mon, Oct 7th 2013 11:50 am
Old Fort Niagara's centuries-old buildings offer more than a few ghost stories, from the headless ghost that reputedly haunts the 1726 French Castle to unexplained shadows, slamming doors, and eerie orbs. Area residents will have their opportunity to experience the fort's dark and mysterious past during "The Haunted Fortress," set for Saturday nights, Oct. 19 and 26.
UB-led team receives $1.4M grant to mine 'big data' for transportation improvements
Mon, Oct 7th 2013 11:50 am
Traffic is light as you merge on the highway. But a few miles ahead, near a busy intersection, it starts to snow and cars are spinning off the road.
UB and Kaleida name new pediatric surgery director and division chief
Mon, Oct 7th 2013 11:50 am
The University at Buffalo and Kaleida Health have announced the joint appointment of Carroll McWilliams (Mac) Harmon, M.D., Ph.D., as chief of the division of pediatric surgery and director of the pediatric surgery fellowship at the UB School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; and pediatric surgeon-in-chief (chief of surgery, pediatric surgery) at Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo. His faculty appointment will be professor in the UB department of surgery.

Harmon, currently professor and director of pediatric surgical research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine, will begin his new positions at UB and Women & Children's Hospital on Jan. 1, 2014.

Schneiderman: Shop for health insurance at official marketplace, 'New York State of Health'
Mon, Oct 7th 2013 11:50 am
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today issued a consumer advisory encouraging New Yorkers to sign up for affordable health insurance now being offered through "New York State of Health," the official marketplace created by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to purchase health plans made possible by the Affordable Care Act.
Buffalo Sabres recall defenseman Alexander Sulzer
Sat, Oct 5th 2013 04:45 pm
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier has announced defenseman Alexander Sulzer was recalled from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League.
Village of Lewiston: Tom George calls it a career
Sat, Oct 5th 2013 11:00 am
Iconic restaurateur Tom George retired this week after 44 years of serving Lewiston's best bagel sandwiches and chili-cheeseburgers. His last day at The Villa Coffee House was Monday.
Dory Trading Post announces new 'Autumn Beautiful' contest
Sat, Oct 5th 2013 08:00 am
Don't look now, but there's a new contest that's open to residents from all over the northern Niagara region.
Choraleers director Shrimpton to perform in Washington, D.C.
Sat, Oct 5th 2013 07:00 am
Donald Shrimpton, founder and director of the Lewiston Choraleers, will participate in a concert titled "An American Salute: Our Heritage of Faith & Freedom" on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.
German exchange students experience Lewiston-Porter, US
Sat, Oct 5th 2013 07:00 am
What do you think of when you think of Germany?
Classical piano performances
Sat, Oct 5th 2013 07:00 am
"An Afternoon of Classical Piano" will be presented at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at Prince of Peace Church, 1055 N. Military Road, Niagara Falls; and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at St. Stephen R.C. Church, 2100 Baseline Road, Grand Island.
Marble Orchard Ghost Walks make a spirited October
Sat, Oct 5th 2013 07:00 am
It's that time of year again: The leaves are falling, the cool crisp of autumn is in the air, and the Marble Orchard Ghost Walks are setting the stage for the October season of spooky festivities.
Mighty Niagara Half Marathon raises more than $100,000 with record turnout
Sat, Oct 5th 2013 07:00 am
Into every life a little rain must fall, but for more than 1,400 runners who turned out for the Mighty Niagara Half Marathon and Hospice Dash 5K, that is an understatement.
 

Hometown News

View All News