Tue, Aug 15th 2023 02:45 pm
The Roswell Park Care Network announced new locations, care providers and services as part of ongoing growth and expansion. A press release stated, "The Care Network was established in 2019 to expand convenient access to cancer treatment and services guided by experts at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center."
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Tue, Aug 15th 2023 01:55 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is now accepting applications for the 2023 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Arts & Culture Initiative competitive grant process in two categories. The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. Sept. 15. Grant briefing sessions to learn more about the process have been scheduled for August.
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Tue, Aug 15th 2023 12:05 pm
The Niagara County Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office located at 111 Main St., Lockport, will be closing at 2 p.m., tomorrow, Aug. 16, according to Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski. The early closure is necessary so that technicians from Spectrum can address several computer connectivity issues.
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Tue, Aug 15th 2023 12:00 pm
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is offering guidance to help prevent and protect seniors from consumer fraud and scammers in advance of National Senior Citizens Day on Aug. 21.
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Tue, Aug 15th 2023 12:00 pm
Niagara History Center's "Step Back in Time Players" will portray some of the historic persons who are buried in Lockport's Glenwood Cemetery on Sunday, Aug. 20.
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Tue, Aug 15th 2023 12:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $39.6 million was awarded for seven locations under the Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York (FAST NY) grant program.
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Tue, Aug 15th 2023 11:35 am
Crunchyroll is making anime history in Canada! The global brand delivering the ultimate anime experiences for fans is taking a trip up north for its first-ever showing at FAN EXPO Canada. From Aug. 24-27, Crunchyroll will treat attendees at Canada's biggest popular culture event of the year to thrilling premieres from the upcoming fall season, an announcement-packed panel and a massive interactive show floor experience.
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Tue, Aug 15th 2023 11:35 am
The Buffalo History Museum's summer concert series, "Party on the Portico," returns for a final 2023 show this Friday, Aug. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring The Damone Jackson Outcome and Smac!.
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Tue, Aug 15th 2023 11:30 am
"The Masked Singer" is celebrating its milestone 10th season with a special kickoff premiere episode immediately following the NFL double-header on Sunday, Sept. 10 (8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT live to all time zones) on FOX. The premiere will deliver a special celebrity performance and reveal ... one of the biggest, can't-miss unmaskings in the show's history!
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Tue, Aug 15th 2023 11:30 am
The Niagara County Department of Health nursing division, in partnership with the Niagara County Office for the Aging, is offering a free diabetes self-management workshop. The six-week course is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to noon Fridays, beginning Sept. 8, at the North Tonawanda Public Library.
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Tue, Aug 15th 2023 11:30 am
On Monday, the Buffalo AKG Art Museum formally unveiled a new mural on the southeast façade of Lyndon B. Johnson Apartments (LBJ) at 167 Humboldt Parkway, a Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (BMHA) public housing development that primarily houses elderly and disabled residents.
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Tue, Aug 15th 2023 07:00 am
Lockport CARES will hold a Chiavetta's chicken barbecue at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at 555 Davison Road, Lockport. The cost is $15.
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Mon, Aug 14th 2023 05:15 pm
As part of its ongoing commitment to support businesses statewide, the New York State Department of Labor announced a new service to help businesses "swiftly find skilled job candidates, at no cost."
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Mon, Aug 14th 2023 05:15 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) is looking for the next class of Park Police officer trainees committed to protecting the State Park system's record 79 million annual visitors.
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Mon, Aug 14th 2023 03:30 pm
According to a U.S. surgeon general's advisory issued earlier this year, there are increasing concerns about the impact of social media, both positively and negatively, on youth mental health. With the start of a new school year weeks away, the mental health counselors at Catholic Charities of Buffalo are sharing tips for caregivers to help keep their children and teens safe online.
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Mon, Aug 14th 2023 03:30 pm
"The Light Sessions," the highly anticipated new EP from Texas-based husband/wife duo The Dodds, arrives Aug. 25. Produced by Tyler Dodds, the six-song set is hallmarked by ambient, ethereal soundscapes. It showcases three worshipful originals penned by The Dodds, as well as an artful reimagination of the sacred favorite "In The Garden," and an evocative cover of Jill Phillips' 1999 classic "I Am."
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Mon, Aug 14th 2023 03:30 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.85, 2 cents higher than last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.96. The New York state average is $3.92, up 2 cents from a week ago. A year ago, the NYS average was $4.35.
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Mon, Aug 14th 2023 03:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Insurance Fund, New York state's largest workers' compensation insurer, allocated $585 million to New York employers last year through its dividends and return-of-premium programs. Her team said, "Every year, NYSIF returns funds to New York state businesses that prioritize worker safety protocols and exhibit strong safety records."
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Mon, Aug 14th 2023 03:30 pm
Ransomville Speedway will see the anticipated return of the Southern Ontario Sprints this coming Friday night, with support from Beyer Trucking, Parco Builders and Clark Rigging. The racing program features the Krown Undercoating Modifieds, KiPo Motors Street Stocks, Sunflowers of Sanborn Mini Stocks, and the Kevin's Carpet Cleaning Novice Sportsman.
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Mon, Aug 14th 2023 03:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Saturday updated New Yorkers on "the state's ongoing efforts to support asylum seekers, help them find shelter, and connect them with critical social services as they arrive in New York." This includes $250 million in funding already sent to New York City, "progress resulting from continued advocacy with the federal government, and additional National Guard deployments."
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Mon, Aug 14th 2023 03:25 pm
Community Missions invites the public to a free concert at its "Gardens of Compassion" community space on Wednesday, Aug. 16, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at St. James United Methodist Church, 4661 Porter Road, Niagara Falls. This event is rain or shine, and refreshments will be provided.
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Mon, Aug 14th 2023 03:25 pm
The Erie County Fair announced the opening-day food drive brought in a record-breaking 140,834 pounds of food from the community.
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Mon, Aug 14th 2023 09:00 am
Renee Arno made a grand debut at the 57th annual Lewiston Art Festival, with her stained-glass lamp earning Best of Show on Saturday.
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Mon, Aug 14th 2023 07:00 am
As last week marked the official end of the "dog days of summer," families will be taking their final vacations, enjoying as many beach days as possible, and flocking to the county and state fairs all before pumpkin spice and shorter days take over. This summer has been nothing short of ideal and, after the winter we had, we absolutely deserved every beautiful day.
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Mon, Aug 14th 2023 07:00 am
St. Leo's Parish Center will hold a "trash to treasure" sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at 2748 Military Road, Niagara Falls. Food will be available 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
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Mon, Aug 14th 2023 07:00 am
Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards are registering teams to "Stomp Out Pediatric Cancer" in observation of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month.
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Mon, Aug 14th 2023 07:00 am
After a pandemic hiatus, the annual "Farewell to Summer" gala evening returns on Thursday, Sept. 7. Invited to attend is The Most Rev. Michael Fisher, bishop of Buffalo. The annual event will be held from 6-9 p.m. at Kiebzak's Beginnings, 38 Crocker St., Sloan. All proceeds will benefit "Seminarians of the Diocese of Buffalo."
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Sat, Aug 12th 2023 07:00 am
Terry Klaaren and his assistant, Anita Long, had just started painting a mural in the children's section of the Grand Island Memorial Library on Aug. 1, when a woman approached them, saying that her granddaughter was an artist.
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Sat, Aug 12th 2023 07:00 am
Lenore Tetkowski said that her love of art started when she was very young.
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Sat, Aug 12th 2023 07:00 am
The Grand Island Police Department has partnered with the town supervisor's office to launch the "Take Me Home" program. The new service offers a safe return home for those who may need extra help communicating vital information in an emergency situation.
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Sat, Aug 12th 2023 07:00 am
A new era in town government began on Monday as the Town Board accepted with regret and a certificate of appreciation the Aug. 4 resignation of John Whitney as town supervisor.
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Sat, Aug 12th 2023 07:00 am
Waterfront revitalization has naturally been a longtime concern for Grand Island, a town whose entire perimeter is surrounded by water, and whose geography holds ecotourism potential.
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Fri, Aug 11th 2023 04:10 pm
Grammy, CMA and ACM award-winning singer/songwriter Carly Pearce releases brand-new song "Country Music Made Me Do It" via Big Machine Records. An upbeat, cheeky love letter to the genre, the song chronicles Pearce's long-standing relationship to country music and the impact it has had on her life.
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Fri, Aug 11th 2023 04:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul recognized National Immunization Awareness Month with a reminder to parents and guardians to ensure their children are up to date on required vaccinations before heading back to school.
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Fri, Aug 11th 2023 04:05 pm
Andy Taylor - songwriter, guitarist, singer, and Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee whose credits include his work with Duran Duran, The Power Station, Robert Palmer, Rod Stewart, The Almighty, Thunder and The Ting Tings - returns with a new album "Man's A Wolf To Man" (Sept. 8) via BMG, his first solo release in over 30 years.
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Fri, Aug 11th 2023 01:45 pm
The Lewiston Art Festival is back! On Saturday, Aug. 12 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), and Sunday, Aug. 13 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), our village will showcase the work of more than 200 artists, musicians and performers who come from near and far to be a part of Lewiston's annual celebration of creativity and skill.
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Fri, Aug 11th 2023 01:25 pm
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York on Thursday announced $2.65 million in Blue Fund grants to support 17 major health-based projects, led by local nonprofits across all eight counties of Western New York.
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Fri, Aug 11th 2023 01:25 pm
The three Seneca Resorts & Casinos properties - Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino, and Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino - performed exceptionally well in the annual "Best of Gaming Awards" published by Casino Player magazine. Every year, Casino Player asks its readers to vote for their favorite casinos around the country and across an enormous range of categories.
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Fri, Aug 11th 2023 01:25 pm
Among Christian music's most recognizable faces and voices for more than two decades, singer/songwriter, author and New Zealand native Phil Joel releases "Arms Around The World" today at digital and streaming outlets globally from The Fuel Music.
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Fri, Aug 11th 2023 01:20 pm
NFL+ - the National Football League's exclusive streaming video subscription service - officially enters its second season with an exciting upgrade: The addition of NFL Network and NFL RedZone.
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