Wed, Nov 26th 2014 11:50 am
The St. Stephen School Mission Club has been busy collecting gently used and new winter coats, hats, mittens, and scarves for the "Coats 4 Kids" drive for the needy of Western New York.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2014 11:50 am
Councilman Richard Crawford resigned his seat on the Grand Island Town Board to become the town's new deputy highway superintendent.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2014 11:35 am
Historic Trinity Church, 2100 Whitehaven Road, will host "One Starry Night," a theatrical depiction of Bethlehem as it was the night Jesus was born, Friday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 6, from 4 to 7 p.m.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2014 11:10 am
The Sanborn Fire Co. Band will perform its annual Christmas concert for the community at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, in the Sanborn firehall, located at 5811 Buffalo St., Route 429.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2014 11:00 am
Fichte, Endl & Elmer Eyecare broke ground on a third location Saturday. The comprehensive eye care practice is set to open a Town of Niagara office next spring. It will be located at Porter and Military roads, near the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2014 07:00 am
Multi-Grammy Award-winning singer Michael Bublé celebrates the holiday season with his fourth annual NBC Christmas special, "Michael Bublé's Christmas in New York," airing Wednesday, Dec. 17 (8 p.m. ET/PT).
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Tue, Nov 25th 2014 12:10 pm
As another example of the positive cultural impact of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" relocating to New York, a one-of-a-kind marquee has been created and unveiled on the 6th Avenue side of 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
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Tue, Nov 25th 2014 12:10 pm
Empire State Development's board of directors recently met in New York City and approved nearly $12 million in funding for nine projects that are spurring economic growth and opportunity across New York.
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Tue, Nov 25th 2014 12:10 pm
The spirit of giving back was the theme of the Niagara Wine Trail USA's "Share the Bounty" event, held Veterans Day weekend.
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Tue, Nov 25th 2014 12:10 pm
Elite international sled hockey makes its first appearance on The Rinks at HARBORCENTER this weekend, as the Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey Organization hosts Team Ontario, the Elmvale Bears (Coldwater, Ontario) and Team Yurga (Moscow) in a battle for the HARBORCENTER Cup.
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Tue, Nov 25th 2014 07:00 am
NBC celebrates the 2014 holiday season with a slate of special programming that presents heart-warming annual traditions "Macy's Thanksgiving Parade," "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" and the beloved classic "It's a Wonderful Life."
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Mon, Nov 24th 2014 09:20 pm
The USA Niagara Development Corp. board of directors met today and approved the selection of Uniland Development Co. as the preferred developer of the former Rainbow Centre Mall and, in a separate project, OK'd funding for Plati Niagara Inc. to build a Wingate by Wyndham Hotel.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2014 09:10 pm
U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, and congressmen Chris Collins and Brian Higgins today wrote to Small Business Administration Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet urging the SBA to prepare to swiftly administer disaster assistance to the Western New York region.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2014 09:10 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced his office has begun taking legal action against businesses that engaged in price gouging during last week's historic snow emergency in Western New York.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2014 09:00 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced they will once again partner with Tops Friendly Markets and Entercom Buffalo for a Thanksgiving turkey drive on Wednesday, Nov. 26, to benefit local food pantries.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2014 09:00 pm
Planning a beach vacation this winter? Travelers should be aware that ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun plays a significant role in the development of skin cancer. In fact, about 86 percent of melanomas and 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers are associated with exposure to UV rays.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2014 09:00 pm
The Lewiston Museum will be open to the public during the Lewiston Christmas Walk, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6-7.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2014 09:00 pm
Empire State Development today announced the start of construction for a $27 million DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in downtown Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2014 09:00 pm
As the Buffalo area continues to dig out from a historic storm, the American Red Cross is helping people in need by operating shelters and collecting blood.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2014 10:30 am
What vegetable plays a crucial role during the autumn months? Pumpkins, of course.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2014 10:30 am
Katy Perry will headline the Pepsi Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show on NBC Feb. 1, 2015, inside University of Phoenix Stadium in Arizona. The announcement was confirmed Sunday night in a multimedia global event.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2014 10:25 am
On Sunday, the Buffalo Sabres announced the team assigned goaltender Nathan Lieuwen to the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2014 10:25 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will offer a one-day-only deal "Cyber Monday," Dec. 1.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2014 10:15 am
The Buffalo Sabres are supporting a Unyts blood drive today, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., at the Eastern Hills Mall. The team is urging the community to donate.
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Sat, Nov 22nd 2014 07:00 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo today highlighted flood preparedness measures at New York's emergency response headquarters in Alden.
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Sat, Nov 22nd 2014 07:00 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined Saturday by numerous elected officials in visits to snow-affected areas around Erie County, checking on the status of widespread cleanup efforts and discussing county preparations for potential flooding.
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Sat, Nov 22nd 2014 10:55 am
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo warned Friday that rising temperatures over the weekend will contribute to a strong possibility of significant flooding in Western New York. Although the state is taking every precaution to prepare for a large amount of flooding, the specifics are not predictable, and homeowners should be ready for significant snowmelt.
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Sat, Nov 22nd 2014 10:35 am
Dean Norton, New York Farm Bureau president, released the following statement:
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Sat, Nov 22nd 2014 10:35 am
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced an emergency executive order Friday to help protect the health of Western New Yorkers during the midst of the current snowstorm and recovery efforts.
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Sat, Nov 22nd 2014 10:30 am
Vincenzo's Pizza House reopened in 2013 with original piemaker Vincent Morreale's "secret sauce" and a commitment to quality.
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Sat, Nov 22nd 2014 09:00 am
Friday night, Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined by Erie County officials to give an update on snow removal efforts following the recent winter storm, along with discussing preparations for potential flooding. In addition, Poloncarz outlined Erie County plans to reconnect motorists with the vehicles they abandoned during the storm.
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Sat, Nov 22nd 2014 09:00 am
The Tuscarora Indian School K-Kids recently concluded their 13th annual canned food drive.
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Sat, Nov 22nd 2014 07:00 am
The Youngstown Police Department would like to issue a friendly reminder that winter parking regulations come into effect Dec. 1. Please be aware of where you can and cannot park from Dec. 1 until April 1 in the Village of Youngstown.
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Sat, Nov 22nd 2014 07:00 am
Niagara Frontier Publications provided free advertisement certificates to local retailers with the top Scarecrow Display Expo entries.
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Sat, Nov 22nd 2014 07:00 am
By now, readers know Semir Huzmeli is gifted with a pair of scissors.
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Sat, Nov 22nd 2014 07:00 am
In light of the predicted rising temperatures and melting snow following the "Snowvember" lake-effect snow storm, National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. offers customers the following information should they experience flooding in their basements:
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Sat, Nov 22nd 2014 07:00 am
"The Chew" is counting down the last few days to Thanksgiving with recipes for the biggest food holiday of the year. On Wednesday, Nov. 26, it's "The Chew's Thanksgiving Celebration" featuring a decadent cranberry ginger upside-down cake with rum-whipped cream and creamy make-ahead mashed potatoes.
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Sat, Nov 22nd 2014 07:00 am
As frigid temperatures, ice and snow begin to thaw, the potential for localized flooding increases. National Grid crews, as always, are ready to respond to any damage that may result from flooding, and the company urges customers to be extremely cautious when dealing with any electricity service that may be at risk.
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Sat, Nov 22nd 2014 07:00 am
During the past year, Barker Lions have aided members of our community by providing hearing aids, eye exams and glasses for those who cannot afford them.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2014 11:00 pm
A memorial service was held at the LaSalle Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses in Niagara Falls for Delphine Lamar, who entered into rest Nov. 7, 2014, at the age of 65.
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