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Rape conviction in Niagara County
Tue, Aug 6th 2024 04:40 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Martice D. Porter, age 22, of Niagara Falls, plead guilty in County Court to the crime of rape in the third degree. Porter admitted to having sexual intercourse with an underage female in 2023.
Community Foundation announces grant process for Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. arts & culture initiative
Tue, Aug 6th 2024 04:35 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is now accepting applications for the 2024 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. arts and culture initiative competitive grant process in two categories. The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. Sept. 16.
DEC: NYS 2024-25 hunting and trapping licenses now on sale
Tue, Aug 6th 2024 04:35 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced hunting and trapping licenses and deer management permits (DMPs) for the 2024-25 season are now on sale. The sale kicks off the first time that all hunting, fishing and trapping licenses and associated tags will be printed on plain paper rather than plastic stock.
Tickets to 'Hamilton' at Shea's Buffalo go on sale
Tue, Aug 6th 2024 11:40 am
Producer Jeffrey Seller, Shea's Performing Arts Center, and Broadway partner Albert Nocciolino announce today that single tickets for "Hamilton" will go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at ticketmaster.com and in person at the shea's box office, 646 Main St., downtown Buffalo. Tickets will be available for performances running Oct. 15-27.
Comedian Kevin Hart announces shows at Shea's Performing Arts Center
Tue, Aug 6th 2024 11:35 am
Emmy- and Grammy-nominated comedian and Mark Twain award recipient Kevin Hart announces the 2025 extension of his "Acting My Age Tour" with a stop at Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Local Amaize sweet corn returns to Tops Markets
Tue, Aug 6th 2024 11:25 am
Tops Friendly Markets is pleased to once again offer consumers Amaize Sweet Corn - the extremely rare white sweet corn known for its incredible sweetness and perfect crunch - at a store in your community thanks to local partnerships with Eden Valley Growers in Eden, and Reeves Farms in Baldwinsville.
NYSEG and RG&E improve restoration time accuracy
Tue, Aug 6th 2024 11:25 am
Safe, reliable electricity is so completely woven into the fabric of modern life that any power outage is an interruption to our daily routines.
Registration still open for 49th annual Greater Niagara Fish Odyssey
Tue, Aug 6th 2024 11:25 am
Anglers of all skill levels are invited to cast their lines in the 49th annual Greater Niagara Fish Odyssey, running from Aug. 16-25. The beloved fishing derby, showcasing the diverse angling opportunities in the Niagara Region, is still accepting registrations.
Special Olympics New York announces 18th annual Buffalo Polar Plunge
Tue, Aug 6th 2024 11:20 am
Special Olympics New York will once again be taking on the chilly waters of Lake Erie to raise funds and awareness for athletes throughout the state. The two-day Buffalo Polar Plunge is set to bring thousands together for one reason: inclusion.
Lonestar to headline Rivera Theatre concert
Tue, Aug 6th 2024 11:20 am
The West Herr Riviera Theatre proudly announces the return of Lonestar, performing live at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Fred again.. announces the 'places we've never been to tour'
Tue, Aug 6th 2024 11:20 am
Fred again.. has announced an eagerly awaited series of North American headline dates. The "places we've never been to tour" gets underway Sept. 11 at Denver Ball Arena and then travels through an Oct. 13 date in Fort Worth, Texas, at Dickies Arena. Fred again.. will also perform at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Oct. 7.
Emergency blood shortage: Red Cross supply drops 25%
Tue, Aug 6th 2024 11:15 am
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans. Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%, and blood donors of all types, especially those with type O blood, are urged to give as soon as possible to help patients receive lifesaving medical care.
Erie County departments ready to greet at 184th Erie County Fair
Tue, Aug 6th 2024 11:15 am
Numerous Erie County departments will be on hand in the Marketplace Building, throughout the 184th Erie County Fair, with information, games, giveaways and more for fairgoers to enjoy during their visit.
Manslaughter conviction in Niagara Falls
Mon, Aug 5th 2024 04:35 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Dominique L. Castile, age 36, of Niagara Falls, plead guilty this afternoon to charges of manslaughter in the first degree and assault in the second degree, in two separate stabbings.
Country music superstar Carly Pearce to bring 'hummingbird World Tour' to Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino
Mon, Aug 5th 2024 03:00 pm
Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino will welcome Grammy, CMA, and ACM award-winning singer/songwriter Carly Pearce to the Seneca Allegany Event Center at 7 p.m. Friday, March 28, for a stop on her newly announced "hummingbird world tour." Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9.
Niagara County Department of Health joins cooperative effort to wipe out terrestrial rabies
Mon, Aug 5th 2024 03:00 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health environmental division is part of a collaborative effort to prevent the spread of rabies in the Western New York region through dissemination of oral rabies vaccine (ORV).
British music Icon Morrissey headed to OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
Mon, Aug 5th 2024 03:00 pm
Historic moment ahead! British singer, songwriter and pop-punk icon Morrissey will play live at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on Tuesday, Nov. 19 (8:30 p.m.). Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9, through ticketmaster.ca.
CEL receives award to develop group coaching for emerging entrepreneurs
Mon, Aug 5th 2024 03:00 pm
A $25,000 Springboard grant will allow the University at Buffalo School of Management's Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) to pilot a group coaching program for local small-business owners in its M&T Bank Emerging Entrepreneurs program.
Erie County overdose prevention task force's meeting outlines current data & new initiatives
Mon, Aug 5th 2024 03:00 pm
Erie County held its quarterly overdose prevention task force meeting on Monday.
Fashion Outlets announces annual back-to-school events for educators & students
Mon, Aug 5th 2024 03:00 pm
Join the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA, for back-to-school season, featuring free special events for educators and students, hosted on Thursday, Aug. 15, and Saturday, Aug. 17, respectively.
Look up in the sky: Rabies vaccine bait airdrop coming to Erie County
Mon, Aug 5th 2024 03:00 pm
Look up in the sky from Aug. 12-21 in Erie County, and you might see low-flying planes or helicopters in your neighborhood, part of a nationwide effort to protect wildlife against rabies, a disease that is 100% fatal to animals and humans.
NFPD find woman injured on road
Mon, Aug 5th 2024 03:00 pm
On Aug. 5, at approximately 1:20 a.m., Niagara Falls Police received a call of an injured woman in the roadway at 22nd Street and Niagara Avenue. Responding officers discovered a 50-year-old Niagara Falls woman with life-threatening injuries. It appears she was operating an e-bike when she was struck by a vehicle that left the scene of the crash.
Music students tour abroad
Mon, Aug 5th 2024 02:05 pm
One hundred New York state high school student musicians from 27 districts traveled and performed together as part of the American Music Abroad 2024 Empire Tour under the leadership of head directors Richard and Christine Riederer from July 7-26.
Niagara County switches website to '.gov' domain
Mon, Aug 5th 2024 11:00 am
Niagara County Legislature Chairman Becky Wydysh announced the Niagara County website has moved to the ".gov" domain effective today. The county's website will now be www.niagaracounty.gov. Those who go to the old site, www.niagaracounty.com, will automatically be redirected to the new site.
Chicago to delight audiences this November at OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
Mon, Aug 5th 2024 11:00 am
Mark your calendars! Rock 'n' roll icons Chicago will play live at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on Sunday, Nov. 10 (7 p.m.). Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9, through ticketmaster.ca.
Grammy Award-winning Third Day announces 25th anniversary edition of 'TIME'
Mon, Aug 5th 2024 11:00 am
Multi-Grammy Award-winning and multi-Platinum selling band Third Day announced the 25th anniversary digital deluxe version of their album, "TIME," originally released on Aug. 24, 1999. On Aug. 23, the original album will be released, along with all four songs from the "Southern Tracks" EP and three previously unreleased live songs recorded the same year the album was released.
Hochul: Checks are on the way to New Yorkers receiving Child Tax Credit payments
Mon, Aug 5th 2024 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state has officially started issuing approximately $350 million in supplemental payments to low- and moderate-income families statewide through the Empire State Child Credit program.
Niagara Pride, Western Door to bring 'Laramie Project' to WNY
Mon, Aug 5th 2024 11:00 am
Commemorating 15 years since the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Hate Crimes Act was passed into law, Niagara Pride and Western Door Playhouse will stage "The Laramie Project: A Staged Reading" at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center on Aug. 16-17.
Niagara County to hold career fair at Day Road Park
Mon, Aug 5th 2024 11:00 am
The Niagara County Department of Employment and Training will hold its next career fair on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Day Road Park in Lockport for those seeking employment. Approximately 75 companies with open positions have signed up to take part.
NYS: $17.2 million to strengthen social services helping vulnerable families achieve financial stability
Mon, Aug 5th 2024 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced $17.2 million in awards through the Family-Centered Services initiative to strengthen social services that help vulnerable families achieve financial stability.
Kari Jobe releases special collection of 7 live-recorded songs on 'Live From Europe'
Mon, Aug 5th 2024 11:00 am
Grammy-nominated worship leader Kari Jobe has released a special collection of songs from her European tour.
Family Fun Fest at St. Francis of Assisi
Mon, Aug 5th 2024 07:00 am
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 73 Adam St., City of Tonawanda, will host its "Family Fun Fest" from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. The event includes a theme tray raffle, white elephant booth, homemade baked goods, a 50/50, games for kids, face painting, cornhole and Kan Jam, a dime toss, and a super raffle with 10 prizes (including $300, a 58-inch TV, and a handcrafted cherry wood porch glider).
Spectrum Health marks International Overdose Awareness Day
Mon, Aug 5th 2024 07:00 am
Spectrum Health and Human Services will present the fourth annual "Not One More: Stand Together to End Overdose," a free evening of remembrance and information, from 5-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, at Veterans Memorial Park in West Seneca (1250 Union Road, behind Town Hall).
Cambria Historical Society and Museum open house to feature live music, basket raffles, food truck
Mon, Aug 5th 2024 07:00 am
The Cambria Historical Society and Museum announced an open house event set for 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, in the field adjacent to the museum at 4153 Lower Mountain Road, Lockport. The event will feature an array of activities suitable for all ages.
Bone marrow donation results in 'gift of more moments and more memories'
Sat, Aug 3rd 2024 07:00 am
Late in November of 2022, Islander Kim Kalman traveled to Washington, D.C., to donate her bone marrow to someone she had never met. The actual donation occurred on Nov. 23, the day before Thanksgiving. After having been on Be The Match's donor list since 2009, she got the call that she was a match with a 62-year-old man who was "suffering from Myelodysplastic syndrome, which is a group of cancers in which immature blood cells in the bone marrow don't mature and become healthy blood," Kalman explained.
Military families enjoy active day at Beaver Island
Sat, Aug 3rd 2024 07:00 am
Outdoor games, a shared meal, a glimpse of Grand Island history and other activities were part of Western New York Heroes and Operation Children of the Military's first annual picnic, held July 21 at Beaver Island State Park.
Fall History Weekend set for Sept. 6-8
Sat, Aug 3rd 2024 07:00 am
Grand Island's Fall History Weekend, sponsored by the Grand Island Historic Preservation Advisory Board, will take place Sept. 7 and 8. A variety of activities will be held throughout the Island during the weekend, including a dedication of the cupola that was part of the former Town Hall, built sometime after 1852.
Town Tavern goes for good taste, good experience
Sat, Aug 3rd 2024 06:55 am
Comfortable yet sophisticated. That's the vibe projected by the new Town Tavern at 2241 Grand Island Blvd.
YMCA Turkey Trot registration is open
Fri, Aug 2nd 2024 03:55 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara announced registration for the 129th annual YMCA Turkey Trot is now open! Trotters may register at www.YMCATurkeyTrot.org until race capacity is reached.
 

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