Fri, Nov 10th 2017 03:40 pm
Some people may not know what Empire State Wrestling is, but to Niagara Falls native Vince Mease, it's all he knows. Mease, known as "Invincible" Vince Valor in the ring, will return to his hometown for ESW's "Wrestlebash" at Frontier Firehall on Saturday, Nov. 25.
|
Fri, Nov 10th 2017 03:35 pm
The Town of Niagara Lions and Lioness Clubs will honor the nation's veterans Saturday, Nov. 11, with a special ceremony at the new memorial in Veterans Memorial Community Park, 7000 Lockport Road in the Town of Niagara. The ceremony was previously held at Veterans Park at the intersection of Lawson and Bellreng drives, but has been moved to the new location on Lockport Road.
|
Fri, Nov 10th 2017 03:25 pm
Northern Niagara residents hit the polls on Tuesday and spoke their minds with most candidates handily winning their respective offices - save for one exception in the Town of Lewiston. There, voters sent a message to the GOP-controlled majority by electing Democrat John O. Jacoby Jr.
|
Fri, Nov 10th 2017 03:05 pm
A thousand students in the Grand Island Central School District honored veterans Monday during the first-ever veterans parade at the middle school and high school.
|
Fri, Nov 10th 2017 03:00 pm
The Grand Island endorsed Republicans swept all four seats up for grabs in Tuesday's general election.
|
Fri, Nov 10th 2017 02:30 pm
On Saturday, Wheatfield Town Historian Justin Higner presented a model sculpture of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald at a Tribute for Edmund Fitzgerald at Water Street Landing in Lewiston.
|
Fri, Nov 10th 2017 02:30 pm
The 2017 Niagara-Wheatfield girls volleyball season was one that many will remember throughout the Falcons program. Coach Brandi Cochran's team won the Niagara Frontier League championship, lost two matches all season and reached the program's first ever Section VI championship.
|
Fri, Nov 10th 2017 02:30 pm
The Town of Wheatfield Town Board approved its $13,127,159 budget, with modifications to the general fund, decreasing total budget appropriations and estimated revenues by $21,210.
|
Fri, Nov 10th 2017 02:25 pm
Chants of "four more years" reigned down at Canal Club 62 Tuesday night, as it was announced that Arthur G. Pappas was re-elected as Mayor of North Tonawanda.
|
Fri, Nov 10th 2017 02:25 pm
In the lone race in the Town of Niagara, councilmen Marc Carpenter and Charles Teixeira were re-elected to the Town Board by the citizens on Tuesday. Carpenter, Teixeira and Donald Schildhauer ran for the two seats on the board, with Carpenter netting the most votes at 1,015 (45 percent). Teixeira racked up 764 votes (34 percent), while Schildhauer finished third with 501 votes (22 percent).
|
Fri, Nov 10th 2017 02:20 pm
On Saturday, thousands of people filled the sidewalks of Military Road for the 13th annual Electric Lights Parade in the Town of Niagara. The holiday kickoff parade drew people and organizations from around surrounding counties of Western New York.
|
Fri, Nov 10th 2017 07:00 am
The five remaining couples advance to the semifinals as the competition heats up in anticipation of next week's crowning of the coveted Mirrorball Trophy, on "Dancing with the Stars," live, Monday, Nov. 13 (8-10:01 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.
|
Thu, Nov 9th 2017 07:00 pm
Niagara Casinos announces the re-opening of the second level at Casino Niagara after completing a $3.5 million renovation to the space, and investing a further $3.5 million on new slot machines and gaming technology throughout the property.
|
Thu, Nov 9th 2017 06:30 pm
Earlier Thursday afternoon, citizens in the Town of Niagara on Grauer Road were asked by police to shelter in place due to a police incident. The first word is the incident ended with an arrest. Also, nobody was hurt in the incident. According to nyalert.gov, the shelter in place was cancelled at 1:31 p.m. and citizens were able to resume normal activities.
|
Thu, Nov 9th 2017 06:10 pm
When Jefferson Starship performs Saturday inside Fallsview Casino Resort's lush Avalon Ballroom, the band will unleash hits from three - count 'em, three - successful rock bands: the psychedelic folk-rock of Jefferson Airplane, the arena rock of Jefferson Starship and the adult-contemporary pop-rock of Starship. The act's catalog covers some three-plus decades of recording.
|
Thu, Nov 9th 2017 05:00 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn presented a check for $5,000 to the Veterans One-stop Center of WNY to help fund its programs.
|
Thu, Nov 9th 2017 04:55 pm
Tragically, cars strike many animals each year. Although the injuries are not always fatal, animals can put a serious dent in your vehicle, if not destroy it completely.
|
Thu, Nov 9th 2017 04:45 pm
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) today announced the availability of funding to establish or expand services for youth and young adults in recovery from addiction. Up to $180,000 is being made available through a series of mini-grants, which will be administered by the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene and OASAS.
|
Thu, Nov 9th 2017 04:45 pm
The Erie County Department of Senior Services falls prevention seminar series brings together a panel of experts to discuss falls, their causes, identify home hazards and ways to improve balance. The six-person panel will present an informative session at the Clarence Senior Center (4600 Thompson Road) at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16. The event will include a Stay Fit Dining noontime meal.
|
Thu, Nov 9th 2017 04:45 pm
When Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski hosted two meetings addressing the pistol permit recertification requirement in the controversial NY SAFE Act in Lewiston and North Tonawanda last week, he was greeted by rooms packed to capacity.
|
Thu, Nov 9th 2017 04:30 pm
The only network with two primetime NFL packages, NBC will utilize its "dual" SkyCam system to present a new primary-viewing angle for its coverage of "Thursday Night Football" on Thursday, Nov. 16 (Tennessee at Pittsburgh). Coverage starts at 7:30 p.m. ET with "Football Night in Pittsburgh."
|
Thu, Nov 9th 2017 04:30 pm
Applications for Home Energy Assistance Program ("HEAP") regular benefits will be accepted beginning Monday, Nov. 13, and Erie County's Department of Social Services ("DSS") anticipates receiving high numbers.
|
Thu, Nov 9th 2017 04:25 pm
Alice Cooper's catalog is rich with hits and anthems that have become definitive of a generation, among them "School's Out," "Elected," No More Mr. Nice Guy," "I'm Eighteen," "Only Women Bleed," "You And Me," "I Never Cry," "How You Gonna See Me Now" and "Poison." Due to this illustrious history and legacy, Cooper has been nominated for induction in the Songwriters Hall of Fame's prestigious "Performing Songwriter" category.
|
Thu, Nov 9th 2017 04:00 pm
The Niagara Gospel Rescue Mission will once again be delivering delicious turkey dinners to anybody in need in the Niagara Falls area on Thanksgiving Day, with its "Feed the Falls" Thanksgiving event.
|
Thu, Nov 9th 2017 03:55 pm
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and NBC Olympics announced U.S. service members worldwide would again be able to watch Olympic streaming coverage from their desktop and personal devices when NBCUniversal presents the XXIII Olympic Winter Games from PyeongChang, South Korea, in February 2018.
|
Thu, Nov 9th 2017 03:55 pm
The Downtown Merchants and the Oliver Street Merchants have announced the Lumber City Winter Walk will take place at various local businesses and community centers in North Tonawanda from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2.
|
Thu, Nov 9th 2017 09:00 am
Honoring those who served this country.
|
Wed, Nov 8th 2017 09:00 pm
Actress Tracy Spiridakos is a breath of fresh air on "Chicago P.D." - and couldn't be lovelier in real life.
|
Wed, Nov 8th 2017 08:25 pm
Jon Seda has been bouncing around Dick Wolf's "Chicago" franchise like a deep-dish in the backseat of a delivery person's Pontiac.
|
Tue, Nov 7th 2017 01:45 pm
The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts presents "Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy: A Celtic Family Christmas" at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10.
|
Tue, Nov 7th 2017 01:45 pm
Zach Williams, the GMA Dove Award-reigning New Artist of the Year, debuts his first original Christmas song. "The Call Of Christmas" is out now and can be downloaded HERE or heard via streaming. The official audio video for "The Call Of Christmas" can be viewed HERE.
|
Tue, Nov 7th 2017 01:45 pm
The City and Town of Lockport are once again showing their appreciation for the men and women of law enforcement through "Lockport Blue." The grassroots campaign will continue through Nov. 30.
|
Tue, Nov 7th 2017 01:45 pm
To help residents recover financially from recent natural disasters, H&R Block and Block Advisors will offer a new, nationwide, free tax advisory service to help victims navigate extensive tax relief options.
|
Tue, Nov 7th 2017 01:45 pm
Rend Collective has announced the next trek of their "Good News North America Tour Pt. 2." Kicking off on March 1, 2018, in Orlando, the tour will hit 32 markets throughout the U.S., including Houston, Portland, Kansas City and Buffalo.
|
Tue, Nov 7th 2017 01:45 pm
Fallsview Casino Resort presents a fun-filled February featuring performances from internationally renowned entertainers, including Boyz II Men, Chris Janson, Jason Mraz and Wayne Brady, as well as theater productions "Jersey Nights" and "Rock of Ages."
|
Tue, Nov 7th 2017 01:45 pm
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is adding another Petula Clark performance inside the Bear's Den Showroom, 310 Fourth St., Niagara Falls. The show will take place at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16. Tickets are on sale now. Visit SenecaNiagaraCasino.com or Ticketmaster.com.
|
Tue, Nov 7th 2017 12:35 pm
The Village of Lewiston's crown jewel has a new owner - one who has yet to be identified. Over the weekend, the Hastings family - Richard, his wife, Judy, and son, Alan - reached an agreement to sell the Frontier House and almost one acre of property for $800,000. The deal was represented by Dian Ruta, a licensed associate broker with Great Lakes Real Estate Inc.
|
Mon, Nov 6th 2017 03:55 pm
NBC kicks off the holidays with the lighting of the iconic tree in the heart of New York City with "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" on Wednesday, Nov. 29 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT). The evening will include festive performances by Brett Eldridge, Jennifer Nettles, Leslie Odom Jr., Pentatonix, Gwen Stefani and The Tenors, with additional acts to be announced.
|
Mon, Nov 6th 2017 03:35 pm
Multiplatinum-selling artist AWOLNATION announced the release of their third studio album, "Here Come The Runts," will be Feb. 2, 2018. Fans can preorder the album starting tomorrow at awolnationmusic.com and receive instant downloads of "Seven Sticks of Dynamite," and current single "Passion," which was the No. 1 most added at alternative radio and currently No. 14 on the alt radio charts.
|
Mon, Nov 6th 2017 12:35 pm
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue will hold its fall spaghetti fundraiser Sunday, Nov. 19, at The Rapids Volunteer Fire Co., 7195 Plank Road, Lockport. Dinner will be served from 2:30-6 p.m. with take-out available.
|
