Wed, Jul 31st 2024 10:40 am
In celebration of Artpark & Company's 50th anniversary season, Craig Walsh's "Monuments," a temporary installation created by the acclaimed Australian artist, will be unveiled at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, in Artpark's Amphitheater along the red brick road and upper lawn. The presentation will be preceded by an 8 p.m. performance by Montreal's Cirque Kikasse. Both events are free and open to the public.
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Tue, Jul 30th 2024 05:25 pm
Niagara County Legislator Mike Hill, chairman of the county's community safety and security committee, reminded residents that time is quickly running out for those who want to take the deputy sheriff/police officer examination.
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Tue, Jul 30th 2024 05:15 pm
Celebrating her first new single in nearly four years, Louisiana-based singer/songwriter Brooke Robertson returns with "Hey God." Now available on streaming platforms, the poignant country ballad was written by Robertson, Ross King and Jeremy Holderfield, and produced by Brent Milligan (Steven Curtis Chapman, Tauren Wells).
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Tue, Jul 30th 2024 05:15 pm
Hyde Park East will again present a neighborhood yard sale on Aug. 10-11.
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Tue, Jul 30th 2024 05:10 pm
The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) will bring its 152nd annual convention to Niagara Falls from Aug. 7-11 at the Sheraton and the Niagara Falls Convention Center. More than 1,000 people, including volunteer firefighters and their guests from across New York, vendors and visiting dignitaries, will attend the convention and related events.
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Tue, Jul 30th 2024 05:10 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center invites the public to its Schoellkopf Park restoration event in Schoellkopf Park to celebrate the successful completion of the project. Renovation was made possible by a $155,000 Community Development Grant from the City of Niagara Falls, "significantly enhancing its infrastructure and aesthetic appeal to create a safe and welcoming green space for the community."
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Tue, Jul 30th 2024 05:10 pm
Four-time Emmy winner Derek Hough announced dates for his all new "Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays" tour. The 38-city tour begins Nov. 1 in Atlantic City and includes a show Nov. 2 at Shea's Buffalo Theatre. Tickets go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Friday.
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Tue, Jul 30th 2024 05:10 pm
In recognition of Military Consumer Protection Month, the Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is warning members of the military community to be aware of scams targeting service members.
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Tue, Jul 30th 2024 05:10 pm
A glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drug appears to slow cognitive decline by protecting the brain, according to phase 2b clinical trial data reported at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) 2024, in Philadelphia and online.
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Tue, Jul 30th 2024 05:10 pm
Celebrate a vibrant summer evening on the waterfront with live music, food and drinks for seafarers and landlubbers alike! "Party at the Pier" will be held from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Buffalo River Fest Park, 249 Ohio St.
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Tue, Jul 30th 2024 05:10 pm
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is back in the national spotlight.
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Tue, Jul 30th 2024 12:35 pm
Two Door Cinema Club welcomed a most energetic and involved crowd to Artpark on Monday - entertaining those same fans with a robust setlist.
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Tue, Jul 30th 2024 12:25 pm
Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced that, as part of OTB's 50th anniversary celebration, the corporation will make the Tommy DeCarlo, Jason Scheff and August Zadra concert, taking place on Aug. 16, a show with free general admission tickets. Those wishing to attend the concert can pick up their free GA ticket upon arrival at Batavia Downs inside of Park Place on Friday, Aug. 16.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 03:25 pm
Eight Days of Hope (EDOH) Buffalo finished its fifth annual outreach in Buffalo, serving 351 families in the Ellicott District with free home repairs, providing over $1 million of donated work.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 02:50 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and the Eastern Niagara County Coalition for Rural Healthcare Access invite the community to a heart health forum featuring interventional cardiologist Dr. Aman Gupta as a guest presenter.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 01:20 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar is encouraging New Yorkers to participate in the state's annual survey for wild turkeys this summer.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 01:20 pm
Officials from Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel announced Saturday, Oct. 26, will be the first "Roswell Park Night at the Races" in the Historic Batavia Downs Clubhouse.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 01:20 pm
Destination Niagara USA is thrilled to announce that Niagara Falls USA will be featured in a captivating episode of the popular outdoor adventure show "Let's Take it Outside," hosted by Misty Wells.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 11:25 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center invites the community to "Party in the Park," a free public event at Schoellkopf Park on Aug. 1. The event will celebrate the revitalization of the park, made possible by a Community Development Grant from the City of Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 11:20 am
The Niagara County Youth Bureau is the recipient of funding from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services related to youth development programming, youth sports and education funding and youth team sports funding. Funding for the new program year begins Oct. 1 and runs through Sept. 30, 2025.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 11:20 am
Data from three research studies, reported at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) in Philadelphia, suggest that highly accurate blood tests for Alzheimer's disease are moving closer to use in doctor's offices. These tests could revolutionize the accuracy of diagnosis and provide a faster path to treatment.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 11:20 am
On Friday - the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar launched a new "Love Our New York Lands" photo contest highlighting removing barriers to public lands for New Yorkers of all ages and abilities.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 11:20 am
On Friday, New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced a program he proposed in January - to create safe and affordable rental units by rehabilitating dormant units - is now rolling out across upstate New York.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 07:00 am
The Niagara County Historical Society will host a "Cemetery Tales" tour at Glenwood Cemetery in Lockport on Sunday, Aug. 4. The public is invited to join the tour and meet some of the more famous people who are buried there.
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Sat, Jul 27th 2024 07:00 am
Fairy gardens, bees buzzing around native plants, and a she shed with a "The Wizard of Oz" theme were some of the treats greeting visitors to the 10 gardens that were open to the public during the recent Grand Island Garden Walk.
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Sat, Jul 27th 2024 07:00 am
Tracy Roesch will be available to sign her book, "Eddie's Journey: A Special Read for the Rescue Dog Lovers," from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday at the Island Shoppe, 1966 Whitehaven Road.
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Sat, Jul 27th 2024 07:00 am
In 1986, Lynnette Grisanti participated in the Empire State Games by running a marathon around Grand Island, said her daughter, Renee Fraser Gugino.
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Fri, Jul 26th 2024 06:35 pm
Kingdom Bound Ministries has announced a special partnership with social good company 26 Shirts to promote the sale of a special design to support the family of Anna Wasson. The limited, special-edition "Be Kind" shirt and merchandise are available now through Friday, Aug. 2, at 26shirts.com.
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Fri, Jul 26th 2024 01:55 pm
Originally released May 31, 1994, "Ill Communication" was much more than the record that returned Beastie Boys to No. 1 on the Billboard 200. In short order, the fourth album from Michael "Mike D" Diamond, Adam "Adrock" Horovitz and Adam "MCA" Yauch would become a multi-Platinum juggernaut that pervaded every aspect of pop culture.
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Fri, Jul 26th 2024 01:55 pm
Danny Gokey's fifth studio album, "Sound Of Heaven" (Capitol Christian Music Group), is available.
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Fri, Jul 26th 2024 01:50 pm
The NFL Fan of the Year presented by Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum will launch on Saturday, July 27, in concurrence with "Training Camp: Back Together Weekend," presented by YouTube TV. Returning for the fourth year, the annual contest celebrates extraordinary fans who spice up the game through their love of football and have been a positive influence and rallying force across their family, friends and community.
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Fri, Jul 26th 2024 01:50 pm
At some point, likely during the warmer months of 1849, laborers began digging a trench on an empty lot on what was then Michigan "Street" in the City of Buffalo. This builder's trench was a temporary workspace to accommodate masons laying the limestone foundation for a new church.
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Fri, Jul 26th 2024 01:50 pm
Niagara University has been selected to receive a grant from the New York State Biodefense Commercialization Fund.
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Fri, Jul 26th 2024 01:50 pm
Offering a lifeline of hope to anyone treading the treacherous waters of unexpected grief or hardship, Sean Rodriguez delivers the powerful new anthem "Jesus Will."
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Fri, Jul 26th 2024 01:45 pm
Ahead of the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to support New Yorkers with disabilities.
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Fri, Jul 26th 2024 01:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul directed flags on all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, July 27, in honor of New York Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Michael S. Stone, who passed away while on a training mission in Alaska.
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Fri, Jul 26th 2024 01:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced domestic violence shelters and service providers across New York state will now have access to free overdose emergency kits following a partnership.
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Fri, Jul 26th 2024 01:45 pm
Anticipation is the greatest gift of Christmas - imagining the surprises you'll give and receive, and relishing the renewal of traditions you've created over the years to make the holiday particularly your own.
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Fri, Jul 26th 2024 11:20 am
The Chapel's Niagara Falls site is growing - and a brand-new atrium recently opened for congregants and community members to share a snack or join in fellowship.
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Fri, Jul 26th 2024 11:15 am
The Chapel's pastor, Mark Cushing, offered further updates on other portions of the former Niagara Catholic High School campus.
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