Fri, Oct 29th 2021 12:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced the winners of the seventh annual $5 million 43North startup competition, including the grand-prizewinner of a $1 million investment, and the seven other companies that each won investments of $500,000.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 11:25 am
Just in time for the holidays, Grammy-nominated, multi-Platinum-selling band Goo Goo Dolls have officially announced they will release a deluxe edition of "It's Christmas All Over" on Nov. 5 via Warner Records.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 11:10 am
"A Taste of History" visited Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown on Tuesday.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 11:05 am
The Lewiston Council on the Arts is moving from the "Big Yellow House" on Ridge Street to the top floor of the Red Brick Municipal Building (above the clerk's office) at 145 N. North St.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 11:05 am
Veterans from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, were treated to lunch Sunday at the Lower Niagara Moose Lodge 584 in Lewiston. They were the guests of Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 10:55 am
Town Finance/Budget Officer Jacqueline Agnello submitted Lewiston's 2022 preliminary budget to Supervisor Steve Broderick and board members. She also announced plans to hold a public hearing to review the matter further.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 10:55 am
On Wednesday, City of North Tonawanda officials unveiled a new historical marker downtown on the anniversary of Teddy Roosevelt's birthday.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 10:55 am
The Village of Youngstown Recreation Commission invites families to partake in the return of its annual Halloween extravaganza. After being canceled last year due to COVID-19, the event returns Saturday at Falkner Park on Main Street.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 10:55 am
Great news for seafood lovers! Fish frys have returned to the 3F Club in Lewiston.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 10:50 am
New York State Homeland Security and Emergency Services agency recently announced it awarded Erie County a grant for $1.2 million under the NYS 2020 Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant (SICG). The program allows for state support to aid counties and local public safety organizations in enhancing emergency response, improving capability, facilitating improvements in governance structures, and infrastructure development.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 10:50 am
Niagara Falls' newest mural in Hyde Park captures the spirit of dance and was recently finished by Jonathan Rogers, a local artist with a storied career.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 10:35 am
In the early stages of kidney disease, a specialized type of kidney cell called the podocyte undergoes damaging changes in both its structure and function. Those changes are key indicators of the ultimately devastating damage that end-stage renal disease can cause, but these specialized cells are difficult to detect.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 10:30 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced the completion of a $14 million resiliency project awarded to the Town of Newfane through the State's Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative (REDI).
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Thu, Oct 28th 2021 07:20 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce celebrated a ribbon-cutting with new member Barker Outdoors. Board members, elected leaders, business owners, friends and family celebrated alongside owner Jeffrey Barker and his family.
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Thu, Oct 28th 2021 07:15 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the House of Representatives approved the Protecting America's First Responders Act (S.1511), enhancing the benefits provided to the families of police and firefighters permanently disabled or killed on the job.
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Thu, Oct 28th 2021 07:15 pm
Mayor Robert Restaino announced the fall leaf pick-up will occur in the City of Niagara Falls from the week of Nov. 1 through the week of Dec. 13 as follows:
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Thu, Oct 28th 2021 07:15 pm
Arts Services Inc. and the Buffalo Jewish Federation have announced the inaugural recipients of the "Made in Buffalo - Cheryl Stern Performing Artist Fund," named for Buffalo native Cheryl Stern. Erie County residents Melissa Kate Miller, Gaitrie Subryan, Anthony Alterio and Jeanne Vuich were chosen by the selection committee to receive funding toward their current artistic projects.
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Thu, Oct 28th 2021 07:15 pm
The U.S. Small Business Administration will celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit and resilience of veteran small business owners during National Veterans Small Business Week, Nov. 1-5.
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Thu, Oct 28th 2021 07:15 pm
On Oct. 27, The Niagara County Sheriff's Office, in conjunction with the Niagara Falls Police Department and Niagara County Probation, took part in the 18th annual National Family Violence Apprehension Detail.
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Thu, Oct 28th 2021 03:10 pm
To help neighbors in need have enough to eat this holiday season, "97 Rock," Kaleida Health, WKBW 7 Eyewitness News and FeedMore WNY will host the 16th annual "Operation: Rock Out Hunger" food and fund drive.
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Thu, Oct 28th 2021 09:35 am
The Niagara Arts Guild, a 73-year-old organization comprised of practicing artists, announces its fall show and sale will take place Saturday, Oct. 30, at the History Center of Niagara, 215 Niagara St., Lockport. A reception with refreshments runs from 2-4 p.m.
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Thu, Oct 28th 2021 09:35 am
Halloween can be a lot of fun, but it is also a busy night for many emergency physicians. The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) offers suggestions to help make sure Halloween scares don't include a trip to the emergency department this year.
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Thu, Oct 28th 2021 09:35 am
Trick-or-treating is back this Halloween; however, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic means there are extra factors to consider when planning your activities. The American Red Cross offers these tips and more to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
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Wed, Oct 27th 2021 04:50 pm
Christone "Kingfish" Ingram will celebrate the release of his new Alligator Records album, "662," with a live performance at The Rapids Theatre in Niagara Falls on Friday, Nov. 5.
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Wed, Oct 27th 2021 04:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced 23 new #VaxtoSchool pop-up vaccination sites to increase vaccination rates among school-aged New Yorkers.
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Wed, Oct 27th 2021 04:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday signed legislation (S.5160-B/A.229c) amending section 34 of the municipal home rule law to provide that, regardless of any local law to the contrary, county reapportionment of members of local legislative bodies is first and foremost subject to state and federal constitutional requirements ensuring fairness and equity, and in furtherance of the principle of "one person, one vote."
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Wed, Oct 27th 2021 03:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced New York State's Excelsior Pass Blueprint, a national framework to aid in the development and implementation of digital health credentials.
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Wed, Oct 27th 2021 02:30 pm
The Erie County Department of Health is working with child care centers and other programs with young children as COVID-19 cases are identified among their children and staff.
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Wed, Oct 27th 2021 02:00 pm
The Niagara County Department of Public Works is alerting residents it will begin surveying Ewings Road, from Jacques Road to Route 78, beginning this week. This work, being conducted by Popli Design Group (PDG), will assist in-house engineers to design and prepare bid documents to resurface this road in the near future.
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Wed, Oct 27th 2021 02:00 pm
North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur Pappas announced a delay of the city's winter parking ban until Monday, Nov. 15. The parking ban in the city typically starts Nov. 1.
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Wed, Oct 27th 2021 12:50 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and Parkview Health Services have partnered to open a new outpatient pharmacy on the medical center's downtown campus.
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Wed, Oct 27th 2021 12:45 pm
During National Window Covering Safety Month, the New York State Division of Consumer Protection is alerting families to go cordless for all window coverings.
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Wed, Oct 27th 2021 10:35 am
With one final weekend to go in the inaugural season of the Roller Rink at Canalside, Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. and Buffalo Waterfront Management Group announced the rink has been "a tremendous success."
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Wed, Oct 27th 2021 10:30 am
Congressman Brian Higgins announced approval of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021 (H.R. 2119). This legislation modifies, expands and reauthorizes the Family Violence and Prevention Services program through fiscal year 2026.
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Wed, Oct 27th 2021 10:30 am
The Country Music Association has announced additional performers for The 55th Annual CMA Awards. Taking the stage on "Country Music's Biggest Night" will be Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Old Dominion, Chris Stapleton, and Chris Young and Kane Brown. Hosted by country music superstar and "American Idol" judge Luke Bryan, the show will broadcast live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 10 (8 p.m. EST), on ABC.
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Tue, Oct 26th 2021 06:20 pm
Worship leader, singer/songwriter and speaker Melanie Waldman is slated to release "Psalmsongs," her much-anticipated full-length debut, Nov. 5. Produced by Waterdeep's Lori Chaffer, the project is inspired by one of the Bible's most beloved books and explores a range of themes reflected in the Psalms, including praise, thanksgiving, lament and petition.
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Tue, Oct 26th 2021 06:15 pm
The Buffalo City Mission on Tuesday announced a new collaboration designed to provide a system of integrated, coordinated care for homeless patients discharged from the hospital.
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Tue, Oct 26th 2021 05:30 pm
Niagara Falls is one of 26 U.S. cities across the country to be selected to receive a $25,000 Asphalt Art Grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies. The grant application was submitted by the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area (NFNHA) in partnership with the City of Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Oct 26th 2021 12:35 pm
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) and the state Department of Public Service is alerting consumers of phone calls in which scammers, pretending to be from electric companies, are looking for overdue payments - and threatening to suspend electricity services unless they receive a payment immediately. Payment has been requested by means of untraceable services such as gift cards, and money transfer apps, including PayPal and Zelle.
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Tue, Oct 26th 2021 12:35 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins on Tuesday announced a federal grant totaling $173,001 awarded to The Service Collaborative of WNY.
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