Thu, May 3rd 2012 01:35 pm
Twenty-one colleges and universities from the northeastern U.S. attended this year's Eastern Colleges Science Conference, held April 14 at William Paterson University in Wayne, N.J. Most of the 267 students and 74 faculty members in attendance made research presentations (in the form of a poster, oral, or manuscript) in search of one of the ECSC's 16 awards.
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Thu, May 3rd 2012 01:30 pm
Niagara Feline Friends is running a low-cost spay/neuter clinic for cats. It's open to anyone, regardless of income. The cost is $75, which also includes distemper and rabies shots.
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Thu, May 3rd 2012 12:55 pm
Top-selling U.S. band allows rock fans to "Sing with Chicago" and fight breast cancer; new album in the works. Interview.
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Thu, May 3rd 2012 08:50 am
Lance Armstrong competed April 28 against Mary Eggers at the University at Buffalo in a fundraiser dubbed "Duel in the Pool." Proceeds went to Rochester's Teens Living with Cancer organization.
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Thu, May 3rd 2012 08:25 am
Tony Lucca, Chris Mann, Jermaine Paul and Juliet Simms advance to the finals of 'The Voice' As Lindsey Pavao, Katrina Parker, Jamar Rogers and Erin Willett are eliminated.
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Thu, May 3rd 2012 08:00 am
Kara Laricks, Luciana Scarabello, Nzimiro Oputa and Ronnie Escalante excite the retailers.
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Thu, May 3rd 2012 08:00 am
Former professional wrestler Kim Nielsen named runner up; Mike Messina wins "At Home" prize of $100,000 among eliminated contestants.
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Thu, May 3rd 2012 07:25 am
Although the "King of the High Wire" holds a Guinness World Record and comes from a seven-generation circus dynasty, he needs to prepare.
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Thu, May 3rd 2012 07:00 am
The SPCA of Niagara at 2100 Lockport Road, Wheatfield, started the month by changing its hours of operation.
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Thu, May 3rd 2012 07:00 am
The Town of Niagara Town Board will hold a special work session at 6 p.m. Monday, May 7, at the Town of Niagara Town Hall, 7105 Lockport Road.
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Thu, May 3rd 2012 07:00 am
Mark Mistriner, chair of the Business and Hospitality Division and coordinator of Culinary Arts at Niagara County Community College, has been recognized by the American Culinary Federation as the 2012 Northeast Region Chef Educator of the Year.
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Wed, May 2nd 2012 07:30 pm
Local officials will gather Thursday at 6416 Inducon Drive West, Sanborn, to tour the new North American headquarters for Edwards Vaccuum.
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Wed, May 2nd 2012 07:25 pm
PHOTO GALLERY: Henry J. Kalfas Elementary School teachers Randy Broeker and Chris Kusk brought three-dozen sixth-grade students to Niagara Falls State Park Wednesday to plant new trees.
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Wed, May 2nd 2012 02:00 pm
Video: Nik Wallenda, "King of the High Wire," will dare to tightrope walk across the American Falls and the Horseshoe Falls.
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Wed, May 2nd 2012 07:00 am
Daredevil Nik Wallenda won't be appearing this morning on "Good Morning America," but he is expected to announce plans for his wirewalk at 10 a.m.
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Tue, May 1st 2012 08:35 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, sent a letter Tuesday to New York Power Authority President and CEO Gil Quinones to discover if NYPA hired out-of-state workers to complete a new taxpayer-funded construction project at Artpark in Lewiston.
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Tue, May 1st 2012 03:30 pm
Lewiston currently in second place, behind last year's runner-up; lovers of Lewiston cuisine urged to double-up efforts to vote.
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Tue, May 1st 2012 03:30 pm
John Curtin knows what it's like to be bullied. The Niagara University junior communication studies major acknowledges that he was harassed by his peers from age 8 through his freshman year in high school.
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Tue, May 1st 2012 03:30 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-60th, has announced passage in the New York Senate of his bill, S-6646, which amends the executive law to make the Buffalo River classified an inland waterway. This paves the way for the application of federal funds to assist with the restoration and protection of the river.
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Tue, May 1st 2012 07:00 am
More than 220 volunteers from Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center and the Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence were recognized at the Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon held Friday, April 27, at the Niagara Falls Country Club.
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Tue, May 1st 2012 07:00 am
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is proud to be an event sponsor for the third annual New York Heritage Weekend taking place May 19 and 20.
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Tue, May 1st 2012 06:45 am
Daredevil Nik Wallenda will be in Niagara Falls Wednesday morning to announce June 15 as the date for his attempt to walk across the Horseshoe Falls on a tightrope.
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Tue, May 1st 2012 06:40 am
The Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees approved the municipality's 2012-13 budget at a special meeting Monday night. The total budget rose from $3,126,609 to $3,298,631, but the tax rate remains $7.12 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.
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Mon, Apr 30th 2012 08:55 pm
New recreational fishing regulations are now effective for summer flounder (fluke), scup (porgy) and black sea bass, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced Monday.
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Mon, Apr 30th 2012 08:05 pm
John Legend joins a musical all-star lineup in ABC's major music series, "Duets." The show is hosted by Quddus and stars the music industry's biggest superstars. Legend is joined by Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Nettles and Robin Thicke in the search for the ultimate "Duet" partner.
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Mon, Apr 30th 2012 07:50 pm
Eleven Niagara University students became lifetime members of Lambda Pi Eta, the honor society for undergraduate communication students, during an induction ceremony held April 28.
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Mon, Apr 30th 2012 07:45 pm
The winners of the 17th annual Lewiston Kiwanis and Lewiston Service Guild Spring Fling One Mile Race for Kids (held on Sunday, April 29) are: Brandon Castellani for the boys in a time of 5:52 and Alexandra Whitney for the girls in a time of 5:44.
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Mon, Apr 30th 2012 07:45 pm
On a night when the winner of "The Voice" is crowned, the biggest stars in music are set to perform on the season two finale Tuesday, May 8 (9 to 11 p.m.) on NBC. The stellar lineup includes the following award-winning musicians:
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Mon, Apr 30th 2012 04:40 pm
Niagara County 4th District Coroner Russell Jackman II resigned Monday afternoon.
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Mon, Apr 30th 2012 04:40 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-60th, announced Monday that the New York State Senate has voted to pass Bill S.6489, which makes it a crime to conceal a death by knowingly moving or otherwise hiding a human corpse so that discovery of the death will be hindered.
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Mon, Apr 30th 2012 04:40 pm
Lyle Lovett & His Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 5, at the Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 4, at 10 a.m., and are priced at $67, $57, $47 and $37.
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Mon, Apr 30th 2012 04:00 pm
Niagara County Legislature Community Safety and Security Committee Chairman Paul Wojtaszek, R-North Tonawanda, issued the following statement regarding actions that have been taken concerning the Niagara County Coroner's Office and specifically affecting calls in the 4th District:
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Mon, Apr 30th 2012 12:15 pm
Season one finalists Dia Frampton, Vicci Martinez, Beverly McClellan and reigning champ Javier Colon perform Tuesday on the Elimination Show.
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Mon, Apr 30th 2012 12:10 pm
Roger Waters' production of "The Wall" has smashed attendance records in South America with a record-breaking 15 open-air stadiums shows in Chile, Brazil and Argentina, playing to more than 750,000 fans. 'The Wall' makes its triumphant return to North America; Waters performs this summer in Buffalo.
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Mon, Apr 30th 2012 08:30 am
Niagara Falls attorney and Democrat Robert M. Restaino today announced his candidacy in the upcoming election for New York state's newly outlined 145th Assembly District.
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Mon, Apr 30th 2012 07:00 am
The Kiwanis Club of Lewiston reports the Lewiston Police Department's Drug Awareness Resistance Education was a recent recipient of a $2,000 donation.
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Mon, Apr 30th 2012 07:00 am
The Greater Niagara Ballet Company, well known for its traditional holiday production of "The Nutcracker," is adding a spring ballet to its repertoire.
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Sat, Apr 28th 2012 08:35 am
Fidelis Care has announced that its representatives will be on site at 10 locations across Niagara County during the month of May to answer questions relating to Fidelis Care's insurance programs, and to assist interested parties in applying for coverage.
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Sat, Apr 28th 2012 08:30 am
Several members of the 914th Airlift Wing were on hand as Col. Allan Swartzmiller accepted the award for Leadership Niagara's Organization of the Year during its annual Leader of the Year luncheon in Niagara Falls on Thursday.
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Sat, Apr 28th 2012 07:00 am
Zehr's on the Lake Farm Market and Nursery and Niagara Hospice are teaming up to support end-of-life care in the community. Bring a Niagara Hospice voucher May 1 through June 15 to Zehr's on the Lake and Mark and Laurie from Zehr's will donate 20 percent of your purchase to Niagara Hospice at no cost to you.
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