Tue, Jan 3rd 2017 05:35 pm
Girl Scouts of Western New York announced the movementwide celebration of the 100th season of Girl Scouts selling cookies.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2017 05:00 pm
The Lockport Family YMCA announced its capital campaign has reached its $10 million goal, thanks to a gift of $500,000 from the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust. The funds from the campaign are allocated to the construction of a brand-new, 52,000-square-foot building located on Snyder Drive in South Lockport.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2017 05:00 pm
Nussbaumer & Clarke Inc., one of the region's oldest engineering and land-surveying firms, has realigned its top executives and transferred ownership.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2017 04:55 pm
The Town of Lewiston Senior Center held its installation of officers on Tuesday.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2017 04:50 pm
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2017 04:50 pm
Explore a hidden universe through the eyes of the photographic team of David Doubilet and his underwater partner, Jennifer Hayes when they present "National Geographic Live's" "Coral, Fire and Ice: Exploring Secret Underwater Worlds."
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2017 04:40 pm
Megyn Kelly, one of America's most prominent news anchors, will join NBC News, it was announced Tuesday by Andrew Lack, chairman of the NBCUniversal News Group.
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Mon, Jan 2nd 2017 01:10 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center greeted its first baby of 2017 at 8:09 p.m. New Year's Day when Santina Fittante of Youngstown gave birth to a son, Dillon John Barker.
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Mon, Jan 2nd 2017 07:00 am
The Emmy Award-winning co-hosts of "The Chew," Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Carla Hall, Clinton Kelly and Daphne Oz, devote the first week of 2017 to light and healthy meal ideas and welcome stars galore Jan. 2-6 (1 p.m. EST) on the ABC Television Network.
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Sat, Dec 31st 2016 07:00 am
What follows is a brief recap of our staff's favorite prominent news stories, and images of past Sentinel covers, encapsulating major events and trends in northern Niagara.
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Sat, Dec 31st 2016 07:00 am
Needy children woke up on Christmas morning with gifts on their stoop thanks to students at Grand Island High School.
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Sat, Dec 31st 2016 07:00 am
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce, the Light Up the Boulevard Committee, and the Grand Island Recreation Department have announced the winners of the holiday lighting contest.
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Sat, Dec 31st 2016 07:00 am
The Sandy Beach Yacht Club Women's Organization held its annual Ladies Christmas Party on Friday, Dec. 3, at the club, located at 1851 Winter Road. The group enjoyed a dinner catered by the Riverstone Grill at the event, chaired by Mickey Agnello.
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Sat, Dec 31st 2016 07:00 am
Lauren Rose Miller is marking five years in business next Friday, and welcoming existing and future customers to stop into Rellim Hair & Makeup Design Studio from 4-7 p.m. for a special launch party.
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Sat, Dec 31st 2016 07:00 am
The Youngstown Lions Club recently recognized the work of Sandra Lahrache of the Teal Project. Her mission is to promote sexual violence prevention and awareness programs through education in Western New York-area schools, colleges and businesses.
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Sat, Dec 31st 2016 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston closed down 2016 with routine approvals to its final audit, recognizing the efforts of area law enforcement, and receiving some very favorable news on the Lewiston Family Ice Rink.
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Sat, Dec 31st 2016 07:00 am
Bill and Tina Schiavitti have teamed with Greg Robertson of Greg's Pools to launch Lewiston Redemption. The bottle and can exchange site is set to debut in the spring of 2017 at 820 Seneca St., Lewiston, right next to Greg's Pools.
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Sat, Dec 31st 2016 07:00 am
Volunteers for the Youngstown/Porter community holiday baskets gathered during the week of Dec. 12 for their annual assistance campaign. Volunteers accepted groceries and donations, organized them for needy families, and sorted and wrapped presents for children ranging from birth to teenage years.
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Sat, Dec 31st 2016 07:00 am
The Youngstown Lions Club sponsors the annual Youngstown Lions Outdoor Lighting Contest. President Richard Allen has announced winners of the contest, which was held earlier this month.
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Sat, Dec 31st 2016 04:10 am
Here are my favorite celebrity interviews from 2016 (with clickable links).
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Fri, Dec 30th 2016 09:35 pm
Jimmy Fallon will host the high-profile ceremony from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. It will air live on Sunday, Jan. 8 (8-11 p.m. ET), on NBC. "The HFPA Presents: Globes Red Carpet Live" official red carpet pre-show for the will stream live on Twitter from the red carpet at The Beverly Hilton from 6-8 p.m. ET.
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Fri, Dec 30th 2016 09:35 pm
As part of an effort by the Rural Outreach Center's attempt to raise awareness about the challenges people face living in poverty, Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz announced he will participate in a new communitywide campaign next month called "ROC Resolutions Challenge."
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Fri, Dec 30th 2016 09:30 pm
SUNY Erie Community College's dental hygiene students will partner with Dr. Marti Peterson's Just 4 Me Pediatric dental team to provide free dental care to in-need children from Erie and Niagara County as part of the American Dental Association-sponsored Give Kids a Smile Day on Friday, Feb. 3 (8 a.m. to noon), at ECC's North Campus Dental Hygiene Clinic, 6205 Main St., Williamsville.
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Fri, Dec 30th 2016 09:30 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined by Commissioner of Senior Services Timothy Hogues, members of the Erie County Senior Services department, and enthusiastic seniors at the Town of Aurora Senior Center to honor Louise Smith as Erie County's "Senior of the Month" for December.
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Fri, Dec 30th 2016 09:30 pm
NBC's "Sunday Night Football" continues this week with #Game256, a battle for the NFC North division title, as the Green Bay Packers (9-6) visit the Detroit Lions (9-6) on New Year's Day at Ford Field in Detroit. Coverage begins with "Football Night in America" at 7 p.m. ET on NBC.
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Fri, Dec 30th 2016 09:30 pm
Consumer Credit Counseling Service is sharing some advice for consumers who are facing another new year with budget and debt concerns. A recent survey by Fidelity Investments revealed more than a third of Americans intend to make a financial resolution for 2017.
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Fri, Dec 30th 2016 05:35 pm
Carol Miranda poses for a photo by the tree she decorated at People Inc. Willow Senior Living.
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Fri, Dec 30th 2016 03:00 pm
More than $3,000 was raised and donated in recent fundraisers for the expansion of the DeGlopper Memorial.
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Fri, Dec 30th 2016 03:00 pm
The board of directors of the It Happened to Alexa Foundation announced the appointment of Dr. Kate J. Fowler to the position of executive director.
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Fri, Dec 30th 2016 02:45 pm
Military Times has named Niagara County Community College as a top school in "Best for Vets: Colleges 2017" rankings. The eighth annual rankings designation comes from Military Times' school-by-school survey of veteran and military student offerings and rates of academic achievement.
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Fri, Dec 30th 2016 02:35 pm
Orleans/Niagara BOCES Emergency Medical Services teacher Amy Green assigns her senior class a unique assignment every year - a disaster plan.
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Fri, Dec 30th 2016 02:35 pm
The Niagara Gospel Rescue Mission received a $1,763,222 capital improvement grant on Tuesday from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York with the assistance of M&T Bank.
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Fri, Dec 30th 2016 02:20 pm
There was an air of buoyancy and optimism on Election Day inside the campaign headquarters of former Niagara Falls City Court Judge Angelo Morinello. That atmosphere was again present on Friday when Morinello was officially sworn into office as assemblyman in the 145th District.
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Thu, Dec 29th 2016 07:00 am
NBC will celebrate the new year with "NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly," set for Saturday, Dec. 31, live from Times Square in New York (11:30 p.m. ET.) The broadcast will feature special performances from musical superstars Alicia Keys, Pentatonix and Blake Shelton. Mel B will host with Daly.
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Tue, Dec 27th 2016 05:15 pm
Due to the significant response for the ninth annual free home ride program, Designated Drivers of Buffalo is still looking to add more individuals and teams of drivers. For nine years, DDOB and William Mattar have partnered to provide free rides for partygoers and their cars on New Year's Eve.
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Tue, Dec 27th 2016 05:10 pm
The Chabad of Buffalo was to celebrate the Festival of Chanukah with the lighting of the menorah at Canalside tonight. The event is cancelled, and is slated to be rescheduled.
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Tue, Dec 27th 2016 04:55 pm
NBC's "Sunday Night Football," television's No. 1 primetime show, continued its momentum last weekend.
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Tue, Dec 27th 2016 04:55 pm
Robert A. Iger, chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Co., issued the following statement on Carrie Fisher's passing on Tuesday:
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Tue, Dec 27th 2016 01:00 pm
Friends and families of the crew from USS Buffalo (SSN 715) gathered at the submarine piers on Friday to welcome back the Los Angeles-class submarine as she returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after completing a seven-month deployment to the Western Pacific region.
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Tue, Dec 27th 2016 12:50 pm
Rex Ryan has been relieved of his duties as the head coach of the Buffalo Bills, the team announced on Tuesday.
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