Sat, Jun 23rd 2012 07:00 am
The Verizon Wireless Sandy Beach cell site issue is back.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 10:10 pm
Dunkin' Donuts announces the results of a 10-day collection campaign across New York to support the fight against muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by presenting the MDA with a donation of $112,867.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 10:00 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, voted Thursday in favor of Assembly bill 10786, which allows parents to see the final evaluations of their child's teachers.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 10:00 pm
Lewiston Council on the Arts volunteers, board members, staff and supporters recently got together to spruce up Seneca "Bug" Park, across from the Lewiston Public Library.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 10:00 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston announced Thursday that Assembly bill 10227-A passed and now awaits action in the State Senate. The measure, sponsored by Ceretto, would allow injured Niagara Falls firefighter Richard E. Mylchreest to retire. Mylchreest was hurt in the line of duty and is receiving disability assistance as a result.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 09:55 pm
The Edge, "Rock Radio" 103.3-FM presents "Edgefest 2012" on Sunday, Sept. 2, at the outer harbor concert site 325 Furhmann Blvd., Buffalo (first exit off skyway for outer harbor).
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 09:55 pm
Leading Led Zeppelin tribute "The Sound Remains The Same" brings its full production to The Rapids Theatre on Main Street in Niagara Falls on Sunday July 15. The show features a one-time-only, live re-creation performance of the original July 15, 1973, Led Zeppelin Buffalo Memorial Auditorium concert in its entirety.
To commemorate this classic historic concert event, the show will be recorded for an upcoming DVD release.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 09:50 pm
Fans of "The X Factor" and Pepsi are being offered the ultimate opportunity to win a trip to attend a taping of "The X Factor" "Boot Camp" episodes with judges Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, L.A. Reid and Britney Spears. "The X Factor" fan experience Twitter contest runs through Tuesday, July 10.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 09:50 pm
The Niagara Pioneer Soccer League is getting ready to host the Northern Customs Services 2012 International Soccer Tournament on June 30 and July 1 at Fort Niagara.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 09:45 pm
NBC's popular reality competition series "Fashion Star" is kicking-off its search for the 12 best innovative designers for its second season.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 09:40 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti announced this week that the Senate has passed his bill, S7652, which amends the general business law to require persons or entities operating a telecommunications service system to provide notice when the caller will be charged a fee on their telephone bill.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 06:00 pm
The Stella Niagara Education Park eighth grade class has chosen a variety of high schools to attend including private, independent and public schools.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:35 pm
The Friends of the Lewiston Public Library group is hosting the "Passport to Lewiston" raffle in which the public has the potential to win several prizes. More than $1,100 in gifts and certificates will be raffled off at GardenFest this weekend.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:35 pm
Lt. Col. Owen J. Beaudoin (center) officially assumed command of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District from Lt. Col. Stephen H. Bales in a formal ceremony June 21 at the Connecticut Street Armory in Buffalo.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:20 pm
What a picture perfect night for racing last Friday, June 15, as Ransomville Speedway in conjunction with Johnston's Restaurant and BlueCross/BlueShield of WNY presented a full card of racing. A total of 102 cars filled the pit area set to entertain more than 2,000 fans who filled the grandstands.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:20 pm
Father's Day found my wife and me on a car cruise to Olcott, and when we came over the Eighteen Mile Creek bridge and turned north, down the main drag into town we saw this little hamlet in the Town of Newfane bustling with people.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:20 pm
The following incidents occurred from June 11 to 17, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 30 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has responded to 634 calls so far this year.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:20 pm
A vessel safety check, a complementary safety inspection of a recreational boat conducted by a trained and certified U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or U.S. Power Squadron vessel examiner, ensures vessels meet federal safety standards.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:15 pm
KeyBank Foundation, and KeyBank of Grand Island presented the Miracle League of Grand Island and Western New York $10,000.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:15 pm
Sunday's Father's Day Lawn Mower Races on West River raised thousands of dollars for the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:10 pm
The Kaegebein PTA recently recognized two of its members with the PTA Honorary Lifetime Membership award, Mary Haggerty and Tracy Melisz. In addition, Kathy Chadwick, pictured, was the recipient of the PTA Distinguished Service Award.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:05 pm
An antique/collectibles show and flea market will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, on the grounds of Historic Holy Trinity Church at 1419 Falls St., Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:05 pm
Coffee House at the Unitarian Church in Niagara Falls was a major teen hangout and folk music spot during the Vietnam War years. "Peace, love and music" relives those days with a reunion of former local flower children at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 639 Main St., Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:00 pm
On a perfect night in Lewiston under a sunset sky, Ziggy Marley took the Artpark stage, wearing Levi's and a white T-shirt with his signature dreadlocks down below his knees. As he plugged in his favorite guitar, the nine-piece band began to play with true Reggae bliss.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:00 pm
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:00 pm
Edward Town Middle School students in John Mikulski's eighth grade class have been sharpening their writing skills this year by submitting school-related articles to the Tribune.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:00 pm
The Wheatfield Farmers Market now is open from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays in the parking lot outside Town Hall.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:00 pm
In 1928, the City of Niagara Falls invested $70,000 to establish the Niagara Falls International Airport. Its 150 acres was used for private, single-engine planes.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:00 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield School District's second attempt to get a budget passed for 2012-13 on Tuesday was a success as voters passed the revised $60.5 million budget.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:00 pm
The condition of abandoned trailers in Sabre Park has prompted the Town of Niagara Town Board to update town code for emergency demolition procedures.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 04:50 pm
Colonial Village Elementary School in Wheatfield celebrated Flag Day in grand style.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 09:00 am
The Start of Summer Street Dance in Youngstown Thursday saw a large crowd come out to eat, drink, dance, play with beach balls and visit with friends on a warm summer evening.
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Thu, Jun 21st 2012 03:50 pm
It's no coincidence Foreigner is touring in support of its three-disc "Feels Like The First Time" collection. The work's title is a worthy description of where the band is at in 2012.
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Thu, Jun 21st 2012 10:15 am
The New York State Senate passed legislation Thursday, sponsored by State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-north Buffalo, which will provide an asbestos removal tax credit to encourage the cleanup of old, unsafe properties, and spur investment throughout the state.
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Thu, Jun 21st 2012 10:15 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, joined fellow lawmakers Wednesday in the Assembly to pass legislation to have a health impact assessment conducted concerning the effects of horizontal gas drilling and high-volume hydraulic fracturing.
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Thu, Jun 21st 2012 10:15 am
With summer officially here, and temperatures already rising, so will home energy usage in most households throughout the region. Whether you are spending the days beach bumming, hiking with friends, visiting out-of-town relatives, or just staying at home, there are many ways to beat the heat without putting a dent in your wallet or sacrificing comfort.
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Wed, Jun 20th 2012 02:45 pm
Carmen A. Granto of Niagara Falls has been elected chairman of the board of trustees of Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center. Granto, the retired superintendent of schools of the Niagara Falls School District, replaces Sr. Margaret Tuley, DC, who has served as board chair since 2003.
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Wed, Jun 20th 2012 01:00 pm
Foreigner headlines the June 26 "Tuesday in the Park" concert series at Artpark, and Niagara Frontier Publications is giving you a chance to meet the band.
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Wed, Jun 20th 2012 09:10 am
YMCA Buffalo Niagara is pleased to team up once again with Independent Health to offer "Fitness in the Parks." This free, 10-week community exercise program allows participants to still enjoy the great Buffalo weather without having to skip their workout.
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Wed, Jun 20th 2012 09:05 am
In Niagara County, county lawmakers see very little ambiguity in the words of the Second Amendment. And that's a view that crosses party lines.
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