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New York Power Authority fishing piers to close for winter season on Dec. 3
Tue, Nov 14th 2023 05:20 pm
The New York Power Authority fishing facilities, including the fishing pier and lower parking area at the base of the Power Authority's Robert Moses Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant, will close for the season, at dusk, Sunday, Dec. 3.
National Grange to offer COVID and influenza vaccination clinic on Thursday
Tue, Nov 14th 2023 03:35 pm
The National Grange, the U.S.' oldest agricultural fraternity and rural service organization, opened its 157th annual conference and legislative session in Niagara Falls on Tuesday.
'CMA Country Christmas' returns with hosts Amy Grant & Trisha Yearwood
Tue, Nov 14th 2023 02:35 pm
'Tis the holiday season! The Country Music Association has revealed this year's hosts and performers for its 14th annual holiday television special, "CMA Country Christmas." Hosted by country music stars Amy Grant and Trisha Yearwood, "CMA Country Christmas" features performances by Jordan Davis, Grant, Lady A, Ashley McBryde, Jon Pardi, Lindsey Stirling, The War And Treaty, Zach Williams, Lainey Wilson and Yearwood.
'John Madden Thanksgiving Celebration' continues
Tue, Nov 14th 2023 02:30 pm
The National Football League continues to honor and commemorate the late John Madden with the second annual "John Madden Thanksgiving Celebration" on Thursday, Nov. 23.
O.A.R. to perform at Artpark on Aug. 27
Tue, Nov 14th 2023 02:30 pm
As part of Artpark & Company's 50th anniversary season, "O.A.R. Summer Tour 2024" is coming to the Artpark Amphitheater on Tuesday, Aug. 27, with special guests RIPE and DJ Logic.
Kevin James returns to Buffalo with night of all-new comedy at Shea's Performing Arts Center
Tue, Nov 14th 2023 02:30 pm
Comedian Kevin James will visit the historic Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 2. Tickets are on sale at sheas.org and the Shea's PAC box office at 716-847-0850.
Consumer alert: NYS DCP provides tips to save on energy bills
Tue, Nov 14th 2023 02:15 pm
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing tips for New Yorkers to save on energy costs this winter.
State legislators celebrate next step in relocating da Vinci High School
Tue, Nov 14th 2023 02:10 pm
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan and Assembly member Jon Rivera celebrated the opening of the temporary home of Leonardo da Vinci High School at Public School 8 as the Buffalo City School District completes work on the school's new permanent home.
Abusive leadership leads to exhausted employees
Tue, Nov 14th 2023 02:10 pm
In an ideal workplace, organizations should strive to protect employees from abusive supervisors, but for employees who experience this type of intense workplace stress, new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management offers insight and coping strategies.
Summit Federal Credit Union to support those in need this holiday season through FeedMore WNY's 'Plates of Thanks'
Tue, Nov 14th 2023 02:10 pm
For the 11th year, The Summit Federal Credit Union is supporting those in need in the Buffalo region during the holiday season by supporting FeedMore WNY's "Plates of Thanks" initiative.
Sabres, Wegmans, Audacy partner for 'Turkeys For Tickets' drive
Tue, Nov 14th 2023 02:10 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced the team will partner with Wegmans and Audacy for a Thanksgiving turkey drive on Thursday, Nov. 16, to benefit the Buffalo City Mission and FeedMore WNY. The event will take place from 7-9 a.m. in the following locations:
NYS: $16 million to help farms address impacts of climate change
Tue, Nov 14th 2023 02:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced nearly $16 million is being awarded through round 7 of the Climate Resilient Farming Grant to help 116 farms across the state address the impacts of climate change. The program is a part of the state's agricultural environmental management framework that is locally led by county soil and water conservation districts and participating farmers.
Niagara Gospel Mission to hand out over 1,000 meals to people in need
Tue, Nov 14th 2023 02:10 pm
Niagara Gospel Mission, at 1317 Portage Road in Niagara Falls, will hand out over 1,000 meals to the people in need in the City of Niagara Falls.
Aero Transportation and Bridge Niagara Foundation gear up for largest turkey giveaway yet
Tue, Nov 14th 2023 02:10 pm
Aero Transportation and Bridge Niagara Foundation announced the final countdown to their seventh annual turkey giveaway - set to take place Friday at Bloneva Bond Primary School.
Center Street's transition from fall to winter
Tue, Nov 14th 2023 11:40 am
On Sunday, Oct. 29, Lewiston celebrated the Halloween spirit with "Trick-or-Treat on Center Street." The event was held from noon to 3 p.m. and saw certain roads closed to host the event. Road closures took place as both a safety precaution and to allow more space for the planned activities.
Holiday planning: 4 creature comforts to offer guests
Tue, Nov 14th 2023 07:00 am
Overnight guests can make the holiday season feel that much more special. Spending extra time with loved ones is part and parcel of the holiday season for millions of individuals, and hosting overnight guests ensures hosts get quality time with friends and family members they may not see much of throughout the rest of the year.
CBS announces 2024 primetime premiere dates for original episodes of new & returning series
Mon, Nov 13th 2023 05:30 pm
CBS today announced its premiere dates and rollout plan for its 2024 primetime schedule, which will launch immediately following the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 11. The network will air original episodes of new and returning series beginning on Sunday evening and throughout the following week.
Gabby Barrett to deliver hotly anticipated sophomore album, 'Chapter & Verse,' on Feb. 2, 2024
Mon, Nov 13th 2023 05:25 pm
Warner Music Nashville multi-Platinum star Gabby Barrett has announced the title and release date for "Chapter & Verse" - her massively anticipated sophomore album, due out on Feb. 2, 2024.
Kearns issues reminder to motorists to be prepared & stay safe during winter driving months
Mon, Nov 13th 2023 04:55 pm
Every start to the winter season, we promise ourselves that this year will be different - that you'll be ready for whatever blizzard Mother Nature sends us. Yes, presently, our weather this fall season has been without any early winter weather events as in years past. However, our weather can change quickly and we can be hit with snow, ice, rain and fog off Lake Erie without warning.
Heart, Love & Soul to receives $100,000
Mon, Nov 13th 2023 04:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced more than $57 million has been awarded to support 238 projects across New York through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. Round XIII included Empire State Development grant funds and Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits, which was made available on a continuous and competitive basis to support the immediate needs of communities.
Teen sentenced for bringing 'ghost gun' inside Academy School #131
Mon, Nov 13th 2023 04:55 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced a 17-year-old male from Buffalo was sentenced this morning before Youth Part Judge Brenda Freedman to a split sentence of six months in jail followed by three years of probation. The adolescent offender was adjudicated as a youthful offender.
Updates for 'WrestleBash XIII'
Mon, Nov 13th 2023 04:55 pm
There are several updates regarding Empire State Wrestling's final event of 2023, "WrestleBash XIII," being held this Friday at Buffalo RiverWorks.
This week: Drop-off sites open for Operation Christmas Child
Mon, Nov 13th 2023 01:45 pm
As the Thanksgiving season approaches, many families and children are giving thanks for all their blessings - and sharing those blessings with children in need by packing shoeboxes with Operation Christmas Child.
Craft, vendor show at Cardinal O'Hara
Mon, Nov 13th 2023 01:45 pm
Unusual and unique Christmas gifts will be the focus of the holiday craft and vendor show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Cardinal O'Hara High School, 39 O'Hara Road, Town of Tonawanda.
ECHDC board approves measures 'to improve and maintain buffalo's thriving waterfront'
Mon, Nov 13th 2023 01:45 pm
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. (ECHDC) board of directors met Monday to approve several items its said represent Gov. Kathy Hochul's vision for the continued revitalization and maintenance of the Buffalo waterfront. The board endorsed three contracts for the management of the public space, facilities and grounds "to enrich the programs for families to enjoy at both Canalside and the Outer Harbor."
Amherst native named Pacific Coast League Manager of the Year
Mon, Nov 13th 2023 01:15 pm
On Oct. 4, Minor League Baseball announced that Fran Riordan, a native of Amherst, was named the Pacific Coast League Manager of the Year.
Buffalo Zoo starts winter operating hours
Mon, Nov 13th 2023 11:15 am
Starting Monday, Nov. 13, the Buffalo Zoo will be closed to the public every Monday through Thursday and open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. These seasonal operating hours will last until March 28, 2024.
City of Niagara Falls seeks input for its local waterfront revitalization program
Mon, Nov 13th 2023 11:15 am
The City of Niagara Falls wants to hear from you!
HBO and NFL Films' 'Hard Knocks: In Season with the Miami Dolphins' debuts Nov. 21
Mon, Nov 13th 2023 11:15 am
Television's most acclaimed sports documentary franchise returns with "Hard Knocks: In Season with the Miami Dolphins," debuting Tuesday, Nov. 21 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. New episodes will debut Tuesdays through Jan. 9, and then subsequent Tuesdays for the duration of a potential Dolphins postseason run.​
Farm-to-school food program an economic success in Buffalo, researchers find
Mon, Nov 13th 2023 11:15 am
Farm-to-school programs - which bring healthy foods to children and support rural economic development and local farms - work from an economic perspective in the Buffalo City School District, according to new Cornell University research.
Niagara Arts Guild reveals 75th anniversary art show awards
Mon, Nov 13th 2023 11:10 am
Marie Prince, Williamsville artist and judge of the Niagara Arts Guild 75th anniversary art show, chose Maggie Eaton's photograph, "Purple Afterglow," as best of show based on its "compelling composition and colors."
Shea's Buffalo Theatre reaches another milestone with 16,500 season-ticketholders
Mon, Nov 13th 2023 11:10 am
Shea's Performing Arts Center is celebrating a significant increase in season-ticketholders for the Five Star Bank 2023-24 Broadway season at Shea's Buffalo Theatre. The first two productions of the season, "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Moulin Rouge The Musical," attracted 54,000 enthusiastic theatergoers - 16,500 of these attendees were season-ticketholders for the Broadway season.
Gas prices continue seasonal decline: Lower oil prices fuel price drop
Mon, Nov 13th 2023 10:00 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.37, down 5 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.78. The New York state average is $3.65, down 5 cents from a week ago. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.90.
4-time Grammy Award-winning, multi-Platinum artist Drake announces show at KeyBank Center
Mon, Nov 13th 2023 09:45 am
Today, four-time Grammy Award-winning and multi-Platinum-selling artist Drake announced his 2024 U.S. "It's All A Blur Tour - Big As The What?" presented by Cash App and Visa. Grammy Award-winning artist, producer and founder of Dreamville, J. Cole, will be joining Drake.
State Parks, Niagara Falls USA to host NASA for eclipse festivities
Mon, Nov 13th 2023 09:40 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, along with several tourism stakeholders in Niagara Falls, will collaborate with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to provide programming and special events around the total solar eclipse that will take place on April 8, 2024.
Lewiston Dance Center students take part in Thrive Dance Convention
Mon, Nov 13th 2023 09:40 am
Lewiston Dance Center students recently took part in a new local dance convention at the Niagara Riverside Resort in Niagara Falls - Thrive Dance Convention.
New York State Department of Labor highlights available services in honor of veterans Day
Mon, Nov 13th 2023 09:35 am
To commemorate Veterans Day, the New York State Department of Labor reminds veterans statewide that the agency offers a wide variety of services designed specifically to help them find a new career path.
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas to present Christmas concert
Mon, Nov 13th 2023 09:35 am
The American Legion Band of the Tonawandas will present its Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at the Cardinal O'Hara High School Performing Arts Center, 39 O'Hara Road, Tonawanda.
Higgins announces plans to leave Congress
Mon, Nov 13th 2023 09:00 am
Longtime Western New York Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, has announced plans to leave Congress in February of 2024.
Holiday planning: Pointers for holiday hosts
Mon, Nov 13th 2023 07:00 am
Hosting is a significant part of the holiday season. From late November until New Year's Day, millions of people across North America welcome friends and family into their homes. Whether you're hosting a small gathering with locally based loved ones or welcoming distant relatives into your home for several days, the following are some planning pointers to ensure your home is ready and guests feel welcome this holiday season.
 

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