Thu, Oct 27th 2016 06:55 pm
Twenty-year-old Carly Marrs of North Tonawanda, whose vehicle struck and killed two teenagers walking along Shawnee Road, plead not guilty Oct. 26 at the Town of Wheatfield Court.
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Thu, Oct 27th 2016 06:55 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz joined Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens President and CEO David Swarts, members of the Botanical Gardens board of directors, members of the Erie County Department of Public Works, elected officials, and gardens enthusiasts Thursday to celebrate a lengthy list of extensive upgrades and improvements to historic houses 2 and 3 with a ribbon-cutting at the site.
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Thu, Oct 27th 2016 06:55 pm
Empire State Wrestling returns to Frontier Fire Hall, 2176 Liberty Drive, Niagara Falls, on Saturday, Nov. 25, for a card featuring former WWE Superstars Hardcore Holly and Santino Marella, as well as current TNA superstar Braxton Sutter and "Cruiserweight Classic" participant Tyson Dux.
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Thu, Oct 27th 2016 06:55 pm
The new camera will equip a second cardiac stress-testing lab at the heart center and is part of a $320,000 expansion that will include expanded echocardiography capabilities.
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Thu, Oct 27th 2016 06:50 pm
Niagara University's Army ROTC program placed in the top 10 percent on the National Accessions Outcome Metrics List, based on results released Oct. 20 by the U.S. Army Cadet Command.
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Thu, Oct 27th 2016 05:35 pm
Driving his 1969 Dodge Charger - the "Hell Charger" - Robbie Reyes and his flame-glowing-skull alter ego have teamed up with S.H.I.E.L.D. in search of a mystical book, and to take down a mysterious ethereal enemy.
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Wed, Oct 26th 2016 05:50 pm
On Saturday, Steve Vai will perform his 1990 album "Passion and Warfare," from top to bottom, at the Historic Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda.
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Wed, Oct 26th 2016 05:20 pm
Caitlin Caporale was one of "The Voice's" competitors in season eight, which aired in 2015. She famously performed a few bars of "Impossible" with Christina Aguilera - sitting in the coach's red chair, no less - before working with Pharrell and receiving guidance from Lionel Richie.
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Wed, Oct 26th 2016 04:35 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday announced $5 million to continue the successful 43North startup competition in Western New York in 2017.
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Wed, Oct 26th 2016 04:35 pm
Empower, the not-for-profit organization formerly known as Niagara Cerebral Palsy, has announced the election of three new members of the board of directors:
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Wed, Oct 26th 2016 04:25 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced the team will again take part in the NHL Hockey Fights Cancer program, presented by Roswell Park Cancer Institute, during the team's home game Saturday, Oct. 27 (7 p.m.), against the Minnesota Wild.
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Wed, Oct 26th 2016 03:50 pm
Disney has begun production on a reimagined "Muppet Babies" television series, which chronicles the playroom antics of the beloved Kermit the Frog, Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal and Miss Nanny.
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Wed, Oct 26th 2016 03:45 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday announced Roswell Park Cancer Institute will launch a groundbreaking clinical trial of CIMAvax-EGF - a Cuban-developed lung cancer treatment.
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Wed, Oct 26th 2016 07:00 am
When a flu epidemic hits a metropolitan area, it's helpful for public health officials to know how quickly the disease could spread and which residents may be most vulnerable to infection.
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Wed, Oct 26th 2016 07:00 am
The Buffalo Sabres announced the "Bowl-A-Rama" celebrity bowling tournament presented by Dave & Adam's Card World will return on Sunday, Dec. 11, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Transit Lanes, 7850 Transit Road, Williamsville.
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Tue, Oct 25th 2016 06:20 pm
Community Missions will hold an antiques and fine arts auction at the Presbyterian Church in Youngstown on Sunday, Nov. 13.
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Tue, Oct 25th 2016 06:20 pm
On Friday, Oct. 14, Empower held a lunch at the Four Points by Sheraton in Niagara Falls. Seven individuals/organizations/businesses were honored, including two Lewiston-Porter students, for their work on behalf of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Tue, Oct 25th 2016 06:15 pm
Two Niagara University social work majors have been selected for the 2016 Safe at Home Conference Award by the Zonta Club of Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Oct 25th 2016 06:15 pm
As part of its commitment to strengthening communities, YMCA Buffalo Niagara is teaming up with the Food Bank of Western New York for the fifth straight year to help fight hunger this holiday season.
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Tue, Oct 25th 2016 06:10 pm
NBC, the only network with two primetime NFL packages, has selected Grammy Award-winning and multiplatinum-recording artist Pentatonix to perform the show open for its new "Thursday Night Football package."
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Tue, Oct 25th 2016 06:05 pm
Multitalented entertainer Jennifer Nettles returns to host "CMA Country Christmas," as some of the most powerful and emotionally moving voices in music come together to celebrate the holidays.
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Tue, Oct 25th 2016 06:05 pm
For the third week in a row at radio, "Chain Breaker," the debut single from Essential Records' artist Zach Williams, continues to hold the No. 1 spot of the Christian AC indicator chart.
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Tue, Oct 25th 2016 06:05 pm
Congressman Chris Collins, R-NY-27, released the following statement Monday after reports found premiums for the Affordable Care Act's benchmark plans are set to increase by an average of 25 percent, while consumer's coverage choices will be drastically reduced in many areas.
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Tue, Oct 25th 2016 06:00 pm
The Niagara River Greenway Commission announced Jeanne Leccese was named executive director of the regional organization.
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Tue, Oct 25th 2016 06:00 pm
For the 10th consecutive year, Niagara University has achieved the highest federal recognition colleges and universities can receive for community service, service-learning and civic engagement.
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Tue, Oct 25th 2016 06:00 pm
This past Friday, Country Music Hall of Fame members The Oak Ridge Boys paid tribute to their friend and collaborator, Johnny Cash, at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 21st annual "Music Masters" at Playhouse Square's State Theatre in Cleveland.
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Tue, Oct 25th 2016 06:00 pm
As many as a third of patients admitted to the U.S.' best hospitals have experienced harm as part of their care. That astounding 2005 statistic is often cited to underscore the alarming need for improvement in health care. More recent studies have found patient safety problems may be responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths per year.
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Tue, Oct 25th 2016 05:55 pm
Twenty-one years ago to the day, Maine-born Travis Roy took his first steps onto the ice as a D-1 Boston University hockey freshman. He never could've anticipated that, just 11 seconds later, his life would be forever changed.
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Tue, Oct 25th 2016 02:35 pm
A small change on paper made a big difference Monday, as the Village of Lewiston Historic Preservation Commission approved a modified request by Hastings Lewiston Inc. to subdivide the property at 460 Center St. Commissioners voted 4-0 to grant a certificate of appropriateness, and to move the concept along to the Planning Board.
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Tue, Oct 25th 2016 09:35 am
Classic and creative images of Halloween horror line the first floor of the historic Frontier House as part of the Artisan's Edge annual haunted home.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2016 05:00 pm
On Saturday, Nov. 5, Old Fort Niagara will present "French Heritage Day" through a series of interactive and educational activities for the public. The programs will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and will convey the influence and impact of the French on Niagara's early history, from 1726-59.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2016 04:25 pm
The Wheatfield Lion's Club is holding its first meat raffle. The event will take place Saturday, Nov. 5, at the American Legion Post 1451, 6525 Ward Road in Wheatfield.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2016 04:25 pm
Angelo Morinello, candidate for the 145th Assembly District, has have received the endorsement of the Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. of New York State. ABC's Empire Chapter is the leading voice for free enterprise in New York's construction industry.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2016 03:25 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team recalled goaltender Linus Ullmark from the Rochester Americans (AHL).
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Mon, Oct 24th 2016 03:25 pm
In a joint effort to combat the opioid crisis and raise awareness about the drug abuse issues facing local communities, State Sen. Rob Ortt, local officials and community organizations held a local kickoff Monday for the national Red Ribbon Campaign, the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2016 01:55 pm
The Buffalo Chapter of Girl Develop It (GDI Buffalo) will once again host the region's only all-women hackathon, "GDI Hacks powered by AT&T," and has expanded it based on the popularity of last year's event.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2016 10:20 am
The Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation is looking for volunteers to wrap gifts at its giftwrap booth this holiday season. The booth is located inside the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls and is open during all mall hours, including holiday hours.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2016 10:15 am
43North - the $5 million startup competition -announced award-winning entrepreneur and Buffalo native Megan Smith will speak during 43North's finals million-dollar round and awards celebration, held at Shea's Performing Arts Center at 6 p.m. Oct. 27.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2016 10:00 am
A reconfigured academic minor at Niagara University focuses on the study of the diaspora of African-descended people and cultures.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2016 10:00 am
Hilbert College will host a Communications Career Expo at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, in West Herr Atrium on campus.
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