Wed, Aug 28th 2013 06:35 pm
The Buffalo Sabres have announced the team's games at the 2013 NHL Prospect Tournament, which runs Sept. 5-9 in Traverse City, Mich., will be broadcast on WWKB 1520 AM in Buffalo.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2013 06:35 pm
Mayor Ortt, Congressman Brian Higgins, former Congressman Thomas Reynolds, Sen. George Maziarz, City Attorney Shawn Nickerson and other local officials participated in a groundbreaking event for the long-awaited Meadow Drive Extension.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2013 06:30 pm
State Sen. Maziarz has announced that, starting today, residents of Niagara Falls will be able to track how the city is spending the casino revenue funds online. Expenditure information will be available on the senator's website.
"One of the main concerns I heard about the casino revenue from constituents was that they had no idea how it was being spent," Maziarz said.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2013 06:30 pm
In the cool morning hours of Saturday, Aug. 24, a crowd of men and women in military uniforms, hockey fans in jerseys and media with cameras gathered excitedly in one of the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station's hangars.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2013 01:25 pm
With the backdrop of a spectacular fireworks display, officials with the Seneca Nation of Indians and Seneca Gaming Corp. looked on with pride Tuesday night as the long-awaited Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino made its official debut in downtown Buffalo. The $130 million gaming facility becomes the latest attraction in the rapidly developing Cobblestone District along the Inner Harbor.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2013 01:25 pm
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is continuing its sponsorship of the Telluride Film Festival with a series of special events, including an exhibition highlighting the history of the festival at the Historic Sheridan Opera House. Telluride, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, runs Aug. 29 through Sept. 2.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2013 01:25 pm
Mo Rocca discovers treasured family recipes and a whole lot more from grandparents across the country in an all-new, 13-episode season of "My Grandmother's Ravioli," premiering Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 8 p.m. on Cooking Channel.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2013 01:25 pm
Tonight, a third cohort of 10 child care centers will become Niagara Quality Improvement Project ambassador centers.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2013 01:25 pm
Niagara County residents that put on their nation's uniform and served will have a chance to learn about the benefits available to them at a special veterans outreach event organized by County Legislator Chereé Copelin, R-LaSalle, and set for Thursday night.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2013 01:25 pm
At the Law Offices of William Mattar, the "Pencils 4 Schools" campaign is committed to donate thousands of pencils to schools that are in need of additional supplies for the 2013-14 school year.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2013 01:25 pm
The William Mattar "Buckle Your Belt Campaign" was created in hopes of encouraging students in Western New York to practice seatbelt safety while traveling in a motor vehicle.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2013 12:30 pm
VIDEO: ZZ Top closed the 2013 "Tuesday in the Park" concert series at Artpark with a mix of new songs and classics, including "Gimme All Your Lovin," "Sharp Dressed Man" and "Legs."
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 03:05 pm
North Tonawanda Meals on Wheels is selling " Save Around Buffalo 2013" coupon books until Dec. 15.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 03:00 pm
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 03:00 pm
The Niagara Wheatfield Football Booster Club (Niagara Wheatfield Football Families Association) is presently having a fundraiser to raise approximately $10,000 to cover the cost of helmets and uniforms for the high school varsity and junior varsity football teams.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 03:00 pm
This fall, many youngsters are getting ready to embark on one of their biggest adventures: starting school.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 03:00 pm
Richard and Claire Knowles, currently of Lewiston and formerly of Wheatfield, have made literary news.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:45 pm
On Tuesday, Aug. 13, two lucky shoppers were given the opportunity to shop-'til-they-drop at DiMino Tops Lewiston.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:40 pm
Members of the community are invited to bring their classic cars and take part in Northgate Health Care Facility's fourth annual "Car Show and 1950s Night" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 7264 Nash Road, North Wheatfield.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:15 pm
The father-daughter team of Andrew "Lucky" Larson and Andrea "Louie" Larson were named winners of the inaugural season of the NBC adventure reality-competition series "Get Out Alive with Bear Grylls." For coming in first place, the Larsons received a grand prize of $500,000.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:15 pm
Thirteen NFL players will join six-time Grammy Award-winner and multi-platinum recording artist Carrie Underwood for her performance of "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night," the opening theme for primetime television's No. 1 program, "Sunday Night Football," on NBC.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:15 pm
The zombie outbreak that has infected American popular culture will spread to the University at Buffalo this fall.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:15 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today joined elected officials and community leaders from New York to celebrate the implementation of a key component of the state's innovative program for preventing prescription drug abuse.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:15 pm
Cedar Point amusement park/resort, known around the world for its record-breaking collection of rides and roller coasters, has announced several plans for the 2014 season, including introducing two new family rides, changes to the park's Camp Snoopy area and more details on a two-year renovation project to Hotel Breakers.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:15 pm
The Niagara Tourism and Convention Corp. is thrilled to announce two staff changes.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:15 pm
The Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation held its 16th annual "Celebrity Bartending" fundraiser at the Brickyard Pub & B.B.Q., raising more than $17,000 for people with developmental disabilities.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:15 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announces upcoming rabies clinics, conducted by the Erie County Department of Health in association with the Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society and the SPCA Serving Erie County. Free rabies vaccinations are available for dogs, cats and ferrets.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 02:15 pm
Before the New York State Thruway Authority receives a waiver from the Federal Highway Administration for repayment of previously received federal aid, Congressman Brian Higgins is telling the authority to return the favor to local residents and waive collection of the 15-cent toll charged at the Williamsville toll barrier.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 07:00 am
Celebrity chefs Mario Batali, Michael Symon and Carla Hall, entertaining expert Clinton Kelly and health and wellness enthusiast Daphne Oz end summer with a bang this week on "The Chew." The program airs weekdays at 1 p.m. on ABC.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 07:00 am
NBC Sports Group's Premier League coverage continues this week with four games on NBCSN and one on NBC. In a schedule change, the Cardiff-Everton match, featuring Everton and U.S. Men's National Team goalkeeper Tim Howard and newly promoted Cardiff City, fresh off their win over Manchester City, has been moved into the Saturday 10 a.m. ET slot on NBCSN.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 07:00 am
On Thursday, Aug. 29, at 6 p.m., the Quasar energy group will host an informational briefing at American Legion Post 1451 at 6525 Ward Road in Sanborn. The meeting will be held to discuss the company's current renewable energy plan.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston Senior Center and Youngstown Rite Aid will hold a flu shot clinic on Friday, Sept. 6, from noon to 4 p.m.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2013 07:00 am
The proud men and women of the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co. are hosting their Field Days on Labor Day weekend, and you're invited.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 10:45 pm
Buffalo Niagara Sales and Marketing Executives will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 06:20 pm
The Kiwanis Club of Lewiston hosted its annual get-together for the Peach Queen candidates at Pletcher Road Park. The event featured a meet-and-greet of the candidates with Kiwanis members and visitors, a picnic and games.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 06:15 pm
"It was the middle of the war, and I wanted to serve my country; just like everybody else," Wayne Cooper said simply. He didn't have grand visions of being a hero or winning medals; he was just a regular guy whose father owned a sign-making company.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 06:15 pm
Angel to Apple held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate a new shoe department inside the clothing and accessory women's boutique.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 06:10 pm
Earlier this month, Jerome and Kim Williams of TAM Ceramics in Niagara Falls hosted U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins, D-NY, 26th District, and his wife, Mary Jane, at a private meet-and-greet at their Lewiston home. The event was attended by more than 100 business leaders from Niagara County.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 06:10 pm
Bill Murray, the first guest to visit CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman" when it premiered on Aug. 30, 1993, reminisces with Letterman when the actor helps celebrate the "Late Show's" 20 years on the CBS Television Network, Thursday, Aug. 29 (11:35 p.m.).
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Mon, Aug 26th 2013 06:05 pm
The Buffalo Sabres have announced tryout information for the Buffalo Jr. Sabres 12U hockey team, set to compete at the 55th Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament from Feb. 12-23, 2014, at Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec.
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