Mon, Oct 17th 2022 12:15 pm
Destination Niagara USA and the Niagara Falls Convention Center will welcome the 44th annual Public Employees Federation (PEF) convention from Sunday, Oct. 23, through Wednesday, Oct. 26.
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Mon, Oct 17th 2022 12:10 pm
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and Association on Aging in New York (AgingNY) have expanded their partnership with GetSetUp to continue offering free online classes for hundreds of thousands of older adults in New York state.
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Mon, Oct 17th 2022 12:10 pm
U.S. hotel leisure travel revenue is projected to end 2022 14% above 2019 levels, while hotel business travel revenue is expected to come within 1% of 2019 levels, according to a new analysis released Monday by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Kalibri Labs.
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Mon, Oct 17th 2022 11:40 am
One of the most legendary rock bands of all time, Journey, announces the continuation of their successful tour with the "50th Anniversary Celebration Freedom Tour 2023," featuring, very special guest Toto.
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Mon, Oct 17th 2022 11:25 am
Breast cancer survivors and thrivers, as well as current patients, families and friends, will gather at the Outer Harbor this weekend for the annual American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.
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Mon, Oct 17th 2022 11:25 am
The Buffalo Dolls will perform a concert at the First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. The event is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. The church is located at 100 Church St.
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Mon, Oct 17th 2022 11:20 am
For many years, Western New York Independent Living (WNYIL) has encouraged citizens with disabilities to participate in the electoral process and make their preferences known about the candidates on the ballot in November - but first, voters need to learn more about those running to make an informed decision.
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Mon, Oct 17th 2022 11:20 am
The Erie County Department of Health and Literacy Buffalo Niagara (LBN) are partnering on a week-long campaign to raise awareness about health literacy. Starting Oct. 17 - during October, Health Literacy Month - ECDOH and LBN will share advice for organizations and resources for people with lower literacy skills.
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Mon, Oct 17th 2022 11:20 am
On Monday, the Buffalo City Mission announced the launch of its annual fall fundraising campaign. Named "One Mission, One Hope," the initiative aims to raise $3.3 million between Oct. 17 and Dec. 31.
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Mon, Oct 17th 2022 10:55 am
The University at Buffalo's School of Public Health and Health Professions has been awarded $1.3 million from the U.S. government to help train the next generation of public health workers by providing scholarship opportunities to graduate students from disadvantaged or underrepresented groups.
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Mon, Oct 17th 2022 10:50 am
More than 4,500 locations will open to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for the Samaritan's Purse project. Volunteers are preparing to collect shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 14-21.
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Mon, Oct 17th 2022 10:50 am
The story resonates - that's why Peter and Karen D'Angelo advocated to the NACC opera committee to produce "La Bohéme" at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, Oct. 21-23.
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Mon, Oct 17th 2022 10:25 am
University at Buffalo Police continue to investigate the fatal stabbing that occurred at Moody Terrace roadway near Richmond Quad (Ellicott Complex) on north campus Friday evening.
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Mon, Oct 17th 2022 07:00 am
National Teen Driver Safety Week runs from Oct. 16-22. This is a perfect time for parents to talk with teen drivers about the importance of safety behind the wheel. AAA research shows that more than 60% of teens get their driver's license before the age of 18.
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Mon, Oct 17th 2022 07:00 am
The Summit Federal Credit Union will sponsor the fifth Buffalo Wine and Chocolate Festival on Saturday, Nov. 12, at The Powerhouse, an historical, 22,000-square-foot space nestled in the heart of industrial Buffalo.
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Sat, Oct 15th 2022 07:00 am
Athletic Director Jon Roth, who was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce's Citizen of the Year banquet earlier this week, was honored by the Grand Island Central School District Board of Education at its meeting on Tuesday in Sidway Elementary School.
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Sat, Oct 15th 2022 07:00 am
Daffodils are seen as a sign of hope and remembrance. Because of their bright yellow color, they are seen as a symbol of spring. For the family and friends of Joanne Pinner Carr, who died in 2009, daffodils are a way to remember her life and her connection to the Earth.
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Sat, Oct 15th 2022 07:00 am
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello, who represents Grand Island in the 145th District of the New York State Assembly, presented certificates to three Veronica Connor Middle School students on Oct. 6 for their completion of the 2022 Summer Reading Challenge.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2022 07:10 pm
Neither a global pandemic nor a national labor and supply shortage could stop Community Missions from providing more than 174,000 meals and 10,000 nights of care to those in need in Niagara County in 2021.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2022 04:30 pm
Shea's Buffalo Theatre and JS Touring announced comedian Jerry Seinfeld will perform on the Shea's Buffalo Theatre stage at 7 p.m. April 21. Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2022 04:30 pm
William (Class of 1961, 2007 - honorary) and Nancy Gacioch have made a commitment of $3.5 million to Niagara University. The gift was announced at the dedication of the Gacioch Center for Career & Professional Development and the Gacioch Circle on Friday.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2022 04:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that will aid breast cancer survivors during their recovery.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2022 04:25 pm
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced he has secured state grants totaling $656,000 to help fund three brand-new recreational activities for children in the City of Tonawanda. The projects include a splash pad at the city's public pool, a sportsplex at the Boys & Girls Club of the Northtowns' Newman Family Club, and an accessible playground for all children located at the new City of Tonawanda Elementary School.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2022 04:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $7.6 million in federal funding was awarded to county emergency management agencies in New York to support planning and operational readiness for disaster response.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2022 04:25 pm
This month marks not only the 10-year history since the release of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' accolade and award-laden global debut, "The Heist," but also sees their hit single "Can't Hold Us" being officially certified RIAA Diamond, with the organization honoring the duo as one of the most successful of the past 65 years of RIAA Gold and Platinum history.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2022 04:25 pm
This week, President Joe Biden signed into law a bill, introduced by Congressman Brian Higgins, honoring World War II veteran Indiana Hunt-Martin. The legislation (H.R. 2142) designates Buffalo's Central Park post office, located at 170 Manhattan Ave., as the Indiana Hunt-Martin Post Office Building.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2022 03:20 pm
Robbie Williams announced a new deluxe edition of his multimillion-selling debut solo album, "Life Thru A Lens," will be released Dec. 2 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the record.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2022 03:20 pm
'Tis almost the season, and Food Network is ready to celebrate with a full lineup of festive series and specials for the whole family to enjoy.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2022 03:20 pm
Multi-Platinum, award-winning group blink-182 has dropped new single "Edging," making it the first time in nearly a decade that Mark, Tom and Travis have been in the studio together.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2022 03:15 pm
International recording artist Julio Iglesias Jr. has released his new single, a duet of a Stevie Wonder medley with Brian McKnight.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2022 02:50 pm
sixtstepsrecords/Capitol CMG's Kristian Stanfill announced the release of his latest solo music. His new album, "Make It Out Alive," will drop Nov. 11.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2022 02:50 pm
Academy and Grammy Award-winning artist FINNEAS celebrates the one-year anniversary since the release of his critically acclaimed debut album "Optimist" with a special deluxe version, out today.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2022 02:45 pm
Sibling trio CAIN is so "blessed" to release "I'm So Blessed (Best Day Remix").
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Fri, Oct 14th 2022 02:45 pm
Opening up a new era of anything-goes energy and expression, Florida Georgia Line spent 10 years as one of country's most daring and influential acts - and their first-ever "Greatest Hits" package shows how.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2022 02:45 pm
Red Street Records announces the newest song from Consumed By Fire. "Hope Says" is out now.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2022 02:40 pm
The New York State Public Service Commission announced it expects the state's utilities will have adequate supplies of natural gas and electricity on hand to meet the demands of residential and commercial customers in New York state. Meanwhile, the global commodity costs of natural gas, heating oil, and propane have continued to rise, resulting in utility and heating cost increases, along with additional increases in oil, gas and electricity prices.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2022 01:30 pm
Empire State Development Senior Counsel Stephen Gawlik, Erie County Attorney Jeremy Toth, and Buffalo Bills Executive Vice President/COO Ron Raccuia released the following statement Friday, after all three parties agreed to extend the exclusivity period until 30 days after final determination on the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQRA) by Erie County:
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Fri, Oct 14th 2022 12:55 pm
"Still," the new album from Steven Curtis Chapman is out now, courtesy of Provident Entertainment/Sony Music.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2022 12:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a series of pay increases for nurse positions within New York state agencies to help improve recruitment and retention among the state's health care workforce.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2022 12:50 pm
Buffalo-based entrepreneur Adam Utley had a goal: start a biotech company that creates cancer therapies for patients by storing healthy immune cells from their blood that can be retrained to fight cancer.
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