Sat, Feb 8th 2020 07:00 am
Supporters of Wavelengths Hair Design had no trouble finding their new location for a recent ribbon-cutting.
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Sat, Feb 8th 2020 06:55 am
Mary Kate Sidoti of Grand Island and Joshua Owczarczak of Lancaster were married in an afternoon ceremony officiated by Rev. Francis Mazur at St. Stephen R.C. Church, Grand Island, on Sept. 21, 2019. A reception followed at Asbury Hall, Delaware Avenue in Buffalo.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2020 08:00 pm
Caroline L. (nee Feldman) Stoll of Pendleton passed on Feb. 2, 2020.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2020 05:35 pm
Integrity Music announces "Behold Him," the latest offering from Paul Baloche, drops Feb. 28.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2020 05:30 pm
Today, Grammy Award-winner Mandisa is releasing "Overcomer: The Greatest Hits." The collection features the vocalist's three RIAA-certified Gold hit singles "Overcomer," "Good Morning (feat. TobyMac)" and "Stronger," along with 12 other tracks, including her latest single, "Way Maker," released last month.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2020 05:30 pm
Fair Trade Services announces the addition of new artist Hope Darst to its roster as she releases her debut song, "Peace Be Still," available everywhere today. Click here to listen to the song, which was co-written with Mia Fieldes and Andrew Holt. Darst's new version of "Peace Be Still" is her debut single and is impacting Christian radio now.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2020 05:30 pm
Singer, songwriter and touring artist Leanna Crawford announced the release of her new single, "Funeral," available now at all digital formats. A lyric video also drops today, which can be viewed here or below. "Funeral" is the first radio single to release from Crawford's EP slated to release this spring with Story House Collective/Provident Label Group.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2020 05:20 pm
New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) announced final submission deadlines for outstanding eligibility documents required to process priority homeowner applications submitted for the 2019 Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Flood Relief and Recovery Program. The request for documents applies only to homeowners who submitted applications in priority categories during the eligible application periods. New applications are not being accepted.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2020 05:15 pm
The New York State Public Service Commission on Thursday adopted terms of a joint proposal - first announced by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo - with New York State Electric & Gas Corp. and Rochester Gas and Electric Corp. that would settle the companies' liability for alleged violations stemming from the companies' failure to adequately prepare for winter and spring storms in 2018. Under the terms of the agreement, the companies would pay $10.5 million from shareholder funds, to be allocated $9 million to NYSEG and $1.5 million to RG&E.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2020 05:15 pm
The New York Power Authority board of trustees has approved spending $10.2 million to expand its customer digital experience program to provide digital tools to customers that help them track carbon emissions reductions and the status of energy-efficiency projects they have partnered on with NYPA.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2020 05:15 pm
As winter snow activities commence in Buffalo, Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns reminded snowmobilers to register their sleds "locally" by mailing in their snowmobile registrations using the signature green "Renew Local" envelope, or at any Erie County Auto Bureau. Doing so will help keep a portion of the registration fee in Erie County.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2020 03:35 pm
The second annual "Sip. Shop. Eat! Lewiston Style" event takes place Saturday across the Village of Lewiston. Merchants invite readers to get out, walk around, and - if they so choose - take advantage of special deals and meals.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2020 03:30 pm
Ken Rosa, senior manager, law enforcement relations for Aftermath, visited the Lewiston Police Department this week for presentation of the Aftermath K-9 $1,000 grant.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2020 03:30 pm
The Ghostlight Theater will present "Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula" at a variety of showtimes from Feb. 13-23 at 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2020 03:25 pm
North Tonawanda's Common Council Meeting began with the "State of the City" address by Mayor Arthur Pappas. The subjects of focus for the address included development, jobs, highway and water projects, as well as the bail and discovery/speedy trial reform laws enacted at the beginning of the year by the state.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2020 03:25 pm
Sara Capen works as the executive director of the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area. In that role, she leads a small team on tourist-related projects such as the Discover Niagara Shuttle, the Niagara Falls Underground Heritage Center and the Heritage Arts Mural Project, just to name a few.
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Thu, Feb 6th 2020 04:00 pm
"Winter Woods Battle" returns to Old Fort Niagara from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. It will feature cordwaining as a new demonstration along with its assortment of indoor and outdoor living-history activities for visitors.
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Thu, Feb 6th 2020 03:05 pm
The Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday evening it would immediately prohibit New York residents from enrolling and re-enrolling in a Trusted Traveler Program (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST).
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Thu, Feb 6th 2020 03:00 pm
In response to New York state implementing the Driver's License Access and Privacy Act (Green Light Law), Acting Secretary Chad F. Wolf announced New York residents will no longer be eligible to apply for or renew their enrollment in certain Trusted Traveler Programs like Global Entry.
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Thu, Feb 6th 2020 03:00 pm
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Western & Central New York Chapter has announced the 17 candidates who have signed up for Students of the Year.
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Thu, Feb 6th 2020 03:00 pm
Grand Island residents are reminded the no parking ordinance is in effect from 2-7 a.m. Nov. 1 through March 31.
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Thu, Feb 6th 2020 03:00 pm
Dead & Company announces its 2020 summer tour kicks off July 10-11 with two shows at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado, and runs through Aug. 7-8, with two nights at Boston's historic Fenway Park. The 17-date summer tour also includes two shows at the iconic Wrigley Field in Chicago, the home of the Cubs; one night at Truist Park, the home of the Atlanta Braves; and one at MetLife Stadium, the home of the New York Giants and New York Jets, marking the second year in a row the band has headlined an NFL stadium.
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Thu, Feb 6th 2020 02:20 pm
The Buffalo City Mission announced the results of the 2019 10-week challenge period for its "Mission Possible" youth incentive program, a communitywide initiative that brings together area schools, church youth groups and other youth programs to engage students of all ages in an exciting, educational and action-orientated food drive challenge.
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Thu, Feb 6th 2020 02:20 pm
Gotee Records has added RICHLIN to its family of artists. He is debuting a song called "Royal Blood," available everywhere tomorrow as a dual-single. The official music video for the song is online now (click here).
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Thu, Feb 6th 2020 02:20 pm
With football's big game come and gone, FOX Sports showcases the world's top canine athletes from Saturday, Feb. 8, through Tuesday, Feb. 11, on FS1, FS2 and digital platforms. Several of the network's most familiar voices make their way to New York City for the annual event, which begins with the Masters Agility Championship at Westminster and culminates with the crowning of Best in Show.
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Thu, Feb 6th 2020 09:20 am
Today the Rolling Stones announced their critically acclaimed "No Filter" Tour will return to North America for a 15-city run in 2020 and will make a stop in Orchard Park on June 6 at New Era Field. The new dates follow the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band's record-breaking, sold-out performances of 2019, heralded by Rolling Stone as "A triumph for the World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band."
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Thu, Feb 6th 2020 07:00 am
February is American Heart Month, and the New York State Smokers' Quitline recommends all tobacco and vape users to be kind to their heart. This means working to delay smoking or vaping, and eventually becoming tobacco-free. Coaches at the Quitline can help all ages with treating nicotine dependence, seven days a week, for no charge.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 08:00 pm
"The Oscars Red Carpet Show," the official pre-show for Hollywood's biggest night, will give viewers live access to the night's nominees, performers and presenters beginning at 6:30 p.m. EST on ABC. The red carpet festivities will be hosted by actor and singer Billy Porter, award-winning journalist and talk show host Tamron Hall, supermodel Lily Aldridge and film critic Elvis Mitchell.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 08:00 pm
It was last fall when multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, and touring artist Matt Maher debuted "Alive & Breathing Vol. 1," his three-song project that became the first of four music bundles and released consecutively through the fall and winter. Today, Maher announces all four of the volumes will be made into one album, aptly titled "Alive & Breathing," and will also include two additional songs. "Alive & Breathing" will be available on March 6 (Provident Label Group).
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 06:30 pm
Niagara County Emergency Services Director Jonathan Schultz told the Lake Ontario Planning Committee that current Lake Ontario water levels are already higher than at a similar period a year ago. Schultz said the current water level is 246.59 feet, about 9 inches above where they were on this date one year ago.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 06:25 pm
Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York announced the following local business professionals who volunteer their time and expertise to serve on the BBB board of directors. BBB also announced a new board chair, Lynn Oswald, director of the Niagara Small Business Development Center.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 06:25 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation today announced the release of the draft New York State Forest Action Plan for public review and comment. The State Forest Action Plan is a 10-year strategic plan for DEC and New York's forestry community that provides long-term, comprehensive and coordinated strategies for addressing the challenges facing New York's forests today.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 06:20 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team will host the 16th annual Buffalo Sabres Corporate Hockey Challenge on Friday, March 20, at KeyBank Center.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 06:20 pm
A new communications tool, designed to improve communications between the police and the hard of hearing and deaf community during routine law enforcement traffic stops, will soon be implemented in Erie County after being announced at the Town of Amherst Police Training Facility.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 06:10 pm
The New York Power Authority has joined the Climate Smart Communities program, an interagency effort to encourage and assist local governments in taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for the effects of climate change.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 06:05 pm
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) announced the launch of a new multifaceted public awareness campaign designed to raise awareness about addiction. The "In the Know" campaign addresses many common misconceptions about addiction prevention, treatment and recovery. The goal is to empower people with facts pertaining to substance use disorder and eliminate stigma.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 06:05 pm
Sanjay Chadha, MBA, joined UBMD Internal Medicine on Jan. 29 as its new chief operating officer.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 06:05 pm
Show producers Lynette Howell Taylor and Stephanie Allain today announced the final slate of presenters for the 92nd Oscars telecast. The star lineup includes Jane Fonda, Josh Gad, Tom Hanks, Oscar Isaac, Sandra Oh, Natalie Portman, Chris Rock and Taika Waititi.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 10:35 am
"American Idol" returns to ABC for season three on Sunday, Feb. 16 (8-10 p.m. EST), streaming and on demand, after claiming the position as Sunday's No. 1 most social show in 2019. Returning this season to discover the next singing sensation are music industry legends and all-star judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, as well as Emmy-winning producer Ryan Seacrest as host. Multimedia personality Bobby Bones will return to his role as in-house mentor.
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Wed, Feb 5th 2020 10:30 am
Niagara Hospice has received a $30,000 grant from the Odd Fellow & Rebekah Benefit Fund in Lockport to advance its dementia care expertise for patients, families and caregivers across Niagara County. The grant will enable hospice staff to achieve dementia care practitioner certifications and pursue continuing educational opportunities to enhance the clinical knowledge of managing care for this growing population.
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