Fri, Feb 15th 2013 09:25 am
The following is a sampling of calls received by the Town of Niagara Police between Feb. 5 and 10. During that time period, patrols answered 135 calls.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2013 09:00 am
Get your megaphones ready for "Cheer For the Cure," a U.S. Cheerleading Final Qualifying Competition to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, springing into The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls, Saturday, Feb. 23, through Sunday, Feb. 24.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2013 09:00 am
ElderWood Health Care at Crestwood, 2600 Niagara Falls Blvd., Wheatfield, will host an American Red Cross community blood drive from noon to 4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 22.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2013 09:00 am
On the 10th annual National Wear Red Day, members of the staff at the Sawyer Drive branch of Niagara's Choice FCU in Wheatfield showed their support of the American Heart Association and to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease by wearing red to work.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2013 09:00 am
A benefit for Dawn Daigler is planned for 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at St. Johnsburg Volunteer Fire Co., 7165 Ward Road, Wheatfield.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2013 09:00 am
The Friends of Local History will present a free lecture on ice bridges in the Niagara River from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, at the Niagara Falls Public Library.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2013 09:00 am
Several new appointments, plus policy statements for use of town-owned vehicles and cell phones, were approved by the Wheatfield Town Board on Monday.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2013 08:30 am
The effects of dementia will be the topic of a special presentation at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, at ElderWood Health Care at Riverwood, 2850 Grand Island Blvd., Grand Island.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2013 08:30 am
Business taxation will be the topic at the next Wheatfield Business Association meeting on Monday, Feb. 18, at the Walmore Inn, Lockport and Walmore roads, Wheatfield.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2013 08:30 am
Martha Haseley, now of Lewiston, will present a program titled "Memories of Muckland" when the Historical Society of North German Settlements meets at 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 21, in the Wheatfield Community Center.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2013 08:30 am
Congressman and small businessman Chris Collins, NY-27, has joined the newly formed bipartisan small business caucus. The group of 21 members of the House of Representatives is committed to making Washington work for small business.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2013 08:10 am
What do bingo, candy and a pharmacy have in common?
Not much, unless they are in the hands of Christopher Sauls, pharmacist at Summit Park Pharmacy in Wheatfield, as he works his audience of senior citizens.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2013 08:00 am
For the 28th year, the Kenan Center in Lockport will present the Storrs All High Photo Show, featuring the work of high school students from across Western and Central New York. This year's show opens Sunday, March 3, with a free public reception from 2 until 5 p.m. at the Kenan Center House Gallery, 433 Locust St., Lockport.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2013 07:05 pm
The Niagara County Industrial Development Agency board of directors accepted applications for assistance for four tourism projects in Niagara Falls and Lockport on Wednesday. All applications will be reviewed and voted on at the board's March meeting after public meetings are held regarding each individual project.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2013 09:25 am
Academy Award nominees Ben Affleck, Jessica Chastain and Jennifer Lawrence will present on the Oscar telecast, show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced Thursday.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2013 09:10 am
Kid participants Biingo, Lindsay and Sunny return to the ranch, two contestants clash in a big way, and the players are tasked with a an arduous challenge to try and win immunity for all in a lively episode of "The Biggest Loser: Challenge America," airing Monday on NBC.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2013 09:05 am
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, presents "Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries" on Sunday, March 17, at 6 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2013 09:05 am
Academy Award winners Halle Berry, Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon will present on the Oscar telecast, show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced Wednesday. All four have previously won the award for Best Actress.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2013 09:05 am
Joshua Malik, D.O., will join the faculty of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's Osteopathic Family Practice Residency Program and become a member of Memorial's outpatient primary care team at the Summit Healthplex.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2013 09:00 am
The Buffalo Sabres have announced the launch of a new program that offers fans a chance to purchase last-minute tickets to the team's home games at First Niagara Center. The "Sabres Standby" program will give fans an opportunity to be part of a queue of potential ticket-buyers that are eligible to purchase from a limited quantity of tickets for Sabres home games.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2013 09:00 am
Ever since Napoleon's younger brother honeymooned with his American bride at Niagara Falls, and Aaron Burr's daughter even prior to them in 1804, Niagara USA has been celebrated as one of the world's most romantic destinations.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2013 09:00 am
Buffalo Sabres game telecasts achieved record numbers for the month of January with both locally and nationally televised games setting new marks for viewership.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2013 09:00 am
The Center for the Arts Video Production Group at the University at Buffalo has been nominated for a 2013 New York Emmy Award. The honor recognizes an informational video on the UB Solar Strand produced by the Center for the Arts Video Production Group in collaboration with a cross-cutting team of university faculty, staff and students, the New York Power Authority and key community partners.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2013 09:00 am
People needing emergency care for orthopedic and sports injuries will have better access to specialized care beginning Monday when UB OrthoCare opens its first Niagara County center in the Summit Healthplex.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2013 09:00 am
In an effort to improve upon what he called failings in the SAFE Act, and to reduce violent crimes in the communities, Assemblymen John Ceretto joined several of his colleagues Wednesday at a forum to discuss the issues of mental health, school safety, gun violence and general public safety.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2013 09:00 am
A "Red Carpet Raffle" will be conducted at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 755 Erie Ave., North Tonawanda, at 6 p.m. March 23. Tickets are $30 per person or $25 each for a prepaid order of 10.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2013 07:00 am
Eighteenth century taverns were places people went to quaff a pint of ale, catch up on the village gossip, or discuss the latest news from England. Some were refined, others rowdy, but they all played an important and colorful role in the colonial community.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2013 07:00 am
The Niagara County Community College Small Business Development Center and Cornerstone Community Credit Union are sponsoring free business workshops for local business owners to help their business succeed.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2013 07:00 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston and the Village of Lewiston Recreation Department present "Dave Ruch Family Concert" at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. The event will be held at the Red Brick Municipal Building, 145 N. Fourth St.
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Wed, Feb 13th 2013 07:00 am
People, the No. 1 celebrity and entertainment brand, has partnered with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to present the 2013 Oscar Fan Experience on "Oscar Sunday," Feb. 24. The Oscar Fan Experience celebrates movie buffs around the world by giving selected guests access to Oscar's big day like they have never experienced before.
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Wed, Feb 13th 2013 07:00 am
Sunnking Inc., in partnership with Camp Good Days, has created a program titled "E-Scrap 4 Camp," which facilitates recycling old electronics from participating locations to generate funds for Camp Good Days and Special Times. 2013 marks the third year for the program - and the first time that fundraising efforts will be expanded to allow participation from Rochester-area businesses and organizations.
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Wed, Feb 13th 2013 07:00 am
NBC Sports Group will celebrate the third annual "Hockey Day in America" by delivering nine hours of hockey coverage on NBC and NBC Sports Network, including numerous features that tell the story of America's passion for hockey, weaved within an NHL tripleheader that features six U.S. teams.
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Wed, Feb 13th 2013 07:00 am
VA Western New York Healthcare System will host the second annual "Hire a Hero" employment and education fair for veterans from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, in Freedom Hall at the Buffalo site, 3495 Bailey Ave.
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Wed, Feb 13th 2013 07:00 am
The Buffalo Museum of Science will hold its second "Get a Clue" happy hour museum mystery event from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 8.
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Wed, Feb 13th 2013 07:00 am
The Seneca-Babcock Community Association presents The Dennis George Quizmaster Game Show on Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Seneca-Babcock Community Center, 1168 Seneca St., Buffalo. Doors open at 7 p.m. Light appetizers, a cash bar and raffles will be available.
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Wed, Feb 13th 2013 07:00 am
"Casablanca," one of the top romance movies in history, will be shown at the Hamburg Palace Theatre on Valentine's Day, Thursday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m.
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Tue, Feb 12th 2013 09:50 pm
"The X Factor" begins its next nationwide search for the best undiscovered new solo artists and vocal groups on Wednesday, March 6, in Los Angeles at the University of Southern California's Galen Center. Auditions continue in Charleston, S.C., on Tuesday, March 19; New Orleans on Sunday, April 14; Long Island on Thursday, April 25; and Denver on Tuesday, May 14.
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Tue, Feb 12th 2013 04:05 pm
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and Gallery1988 will present "For Your Consideration," their first collaborative exhibition featuring art inspired by the 2012 Best Picture Oscar nominees, on display Feb. 14 through 17 at Gallery1988 in Los Angeles.
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Tue, Feb 12th 2013 04:00 pm
Academy Award winners Renée Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones will join their "Chicago" castmates Richard Gere and Queen Latifah to present together on-stage at the Oscars, show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced earlier this week.
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Tue, Feb 12th 2013 02:30 pm
Pizazz recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. The salon is located at 8962 Porter Road, Niagara Falls.
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