Thu, Apr 11th 2024 02:20 pm
Today, the Buffalo Zoo is proudly announcing its new "Zoo for All" program, a bold initiative offering significantly reduced admission rates for low-income families and individuals amidst upcoming adjustments to its admission prices.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2024 02:05 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michel J. Keane announced 36-year-old Christopher L. Walters of Buffalo was sentenced this morning before State Supreme Court Justice Deborah A. Haendiges to 25 years to life in prison. He received the maximum possible sentence as a persistent violent felony offender.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2024 02:05 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded taxpayers not to delay filing their personal income tax return if they owe money but can't immediately pay. The Tax Department can help taxpayers avoid or reduce penalties and added interest.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2024 02:00 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded New Yorkers to remove or secure outdoor food sources that may attract black bears.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2024 02:00 pm
This week, the Erie County Department of Central Police Services, along with its counterparts throughout the nation, will be participating in National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2024 02:00 pm
Niagara University has partnered with M&T Bank to bring a multicultural small business innovation lab to Niagara County.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2024 02:00 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Office of General Services (OGS) today remind New Yorkers to take action to protect migrating birds as they navigate night skies by participating in the "Lights Out" initiative.
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Thu, Apr 11th 2024 02:00 pm
International rock icons Crowded House will perform their decades-spanning hits at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino as part of their "Gravity Stairs Tour."
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Wed, Apr 10th 2024 08:30 pm
Grand Island's close encounter with a total solar eclipse went very smoothly regarding traffic and safety, according to Town Supervisor Peter Marston and Highway Superintendent Dick Crawford.
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Wed, Apr 10th 2024 08:20 pm
Today, four-time Grammy Award-winning and Diamond-certified rock legends Aerosmith announce their return to the road with PEACE OUT featuring special guests The Black Crowes, who are fresh off the heels of the release of their first album in nearly 15 years.
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Wed, Apr 10th 2024 08:20 pm
Niagara County Legislator Shawn Foti today reminded residents that the county began accepting reservations for picnic shelters in county parks in March, and reservations are quickly filling up. The county operates five parks: Krull, Oppenheim, Royalton Ravine, West Canal Marina and Burmaster at Bond Lake.
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Wed, Apr 10th 2024 08:15 pm
Learning to read is the single most important activity in a child's education. Studies show that children who read at home are better prepared to succeed in formal education. For the second consecutive year, Saints Peter & Paul School in Williamsville is hosting a weeklong program to encourage childhood literacy.
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Wed, Apr 10th 2024 08:15 pm
Erie County has geared up to celebrate the Week of the Young Child, an annual event sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children ("NAEYC") and dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of early childhood education and the needs of young children and their families.
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Wed, Apr 10th 2024 08:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York Board of Directors has appointed Robert J. Rodriguez as acting president and CEO. Rodriguez currently serves as New York's 68th secretary of state and will take on his new role beginning May 8. Rodriguez will serve as acting president and CEO until confirmed by the Senate.
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Wed, Apr 10th 2024 08:15 pm
"Jeopardy! Masters" returns for its second annual tournament on ABC beginning May 1 and will showcase the six highest-ranked current "Jeopardy!" contestants playing two action-packed games per hourlong episode.
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Wed, Apr 10th 2024 08:15 pm
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC today announced the 97th Oscars will take place Sunday, March 2, 2025. The show will air live at 7 p.m. EST on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.
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Wed, Apr 10th 2024 08:15 pm
Each year during the month of April, my office is pleased to join Donate Life New York State in celebrating National Donate Life Month in an effort to raise awareness of the lifesaving impact of organ, eye and tissue donation, and honoring those who have saved lives through the gift of donation.
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Wed, Apr 10th 2024 08:15 pm
Landowners along New York's Great Lakes shoreline who have problems with erosion or damage caused by flooding, storm surge, water pooling, or wind-wave action can have their property evaluated without cost by New York Sea Grant Extension.
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Wed, Apr 10th 2024 08:15 pm
"Music From 'Tin Pan Alley' " will be presented as part of the concert series April 13 at Youngstown Presbyterian Church.
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Wed, Apr 10th 2024 08:15 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center hosted its employee service and quarterly award ceremony, a highlight of its hospitalwide employee appreciation week, to recognize NFMMC's long-tenured and dedicated employees who have reached significant service milestones and recognition by their co-workers.
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Wed, Apr 10th 2024 11:05 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is inviting the public to learn more about the status of Lake Erie and Upper Niagara River fisheries at a public meeting from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at Woodlawn Beach State Park's lodge in Blasdell.
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Wed, Apr 10th 2024 11:05 am
United Way of Greater Niagara will host a bartending fundraiser, "Battle of the Banks," from 5-8 pm. Wednesday, May 22, at Brickyard Brewing Company, 436 Center St., Lewiston.
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Wed, Apr 10th 2024 11:05 am
To kick off its 15th annual RecruitNY weekend, the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) recently released a survey of New York state residents' perceptions of volunteer firefighters. The results showed 49% of New Yorkers expressed interest in becoming a volunteer firefighter.
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Wed, Apr 10th 2024 11:05 am
As tax season approaches, the NYS Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing consumers with guidance to avoid mail theft and check-washing schemes.
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Wed, Apr 10th 2024 11:00 am
On Thursday, April 25, "The Fantasy Footballers Draft Special" - from the hosts of the widely acclaimed podcast "The Fantasy Footballers" - streams exclusively on NFL+ immediately following the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, providing instant fantasy analysis and reaction.
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Wed, Apr 10th 2024 11:00 am
The Niagara Military Affairs Council (NMAC) is gearing up to represent the interests of the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS) at the upcoming Association of Defense Communities conference in Washington, D.C., this week.
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Wed, Apr 10th 2024 09:35 am
For too many years, too many people have been telling the wrong stories about Judith Hill.
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Wed, Apr 10th 2024 09:00 am
"Star Trek: Discovery" brought the famed franchise back to the small screen in 2017, and paved the way for the televised (or streaming) return of Spock (here and in "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds"), Seven of Nine, the Borg, Data and Capt. Jean-Luc Picard (via "Star Trek: Picard"). In expanded the origin story of some of "Star Trek's" most famous faces, while gifting fans with amazing new characters including Capt. Michael Burnham, Emperor Georgiou, Lt. Cmdr. Stamets, Cleveland "Book" Booker and Mr. Saru.
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Tue, Apr 9th 2024 11:00 am
The solar eclipse fought its way through the clouds across Western New York on Monday.
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Tue, Apr 9th 2024 10:10 am
A Democratic Party caucus to nominate candidates for two four-year terms as Village of Lewiston trustees will take place beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Red Brick Municipal Building's Morgan Lewis Village Board Room, 145 N. Fourth St.
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Tue, Apr 9th 2024 10:10 am
The Town of Lewiston Democratic Committee has selected Town Board member Sarah Roat Waechter as the 2024 Democrat of the Year.
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Tue, Apr 9th 2024 10:05 am
The Niagara County Youth Bureau will return as a sponsor for the 2024 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). This program ensures that children who are economically disadvantaged continue to receive nutritious meals during summer vacation. Meals are comparable to the National School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs (NSBP and NSLP, respectively) throughout the school year.
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Mon, Apr 8th 2024 04:50 pm
Babies born at Catholic Health's Sisters of Charity Hospital and Mercy Hospital of Buffalo this past weekend and today, including Theodore and Vivian pictured here, are modeling the latest in solar eclipse baby gear, including a onesie that says, "Hello darkness my old friend."
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Mon, Apr 8th 2024 04:45 pm
Billie Eilish has revealed details on her highly anticipated third studio album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft" which will see its global release on May 17 via Darkroom/Interscope Records.
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Mon, Apr 8th 2024 04:45 pm
It is a sweet escape this summer on the return of Food Network's "Summer Baking Championship," premiering Monday May 13 (8 p.m. ET/PT), on Food Network. Host Jesse Palmer welcomes 10 fresh bakers from around the country into the kitchen to prove their baking talents in summer-travel themed challenges.
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Mon, Apr 8th 2024 04:45 pm
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is planning an evening of out-of-this-world entertainment and laughter when Fortune Feimster performs in the Seneca Niagara Event Center on Saturday, July 27 (8 p.m.). Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, April 12.
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Mon, Apr 8th 2024 04:40 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded New Yorkers and others who may need to file a personal income tax return that the deadline to file and pay any taxes owed is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Monday, April 15.
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Mon, Apr 8th 2024 09:35 am
Nusantara Arts Indonesian Culture Center will host an open house and Kartini Day celebration from 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Nusantara Arts Performance Center, 51 Colonial Circle Buffalo (entrance on Lafayette).
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Mon, Apr 8th 2024 09:35 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston's next program, "The Manifest Destiny of Dickersonville," will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Mon, Apr 8th 2024 09:25 am
Celebrating their 25th anniversary as one of country music's most successful groups, multi-Platinum, Grammy Award-winning four-piece Little Big Town - comprised of Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook - joined forces with longtime friends and collaborators Sugarland at last night's CMT Music Awards to deliver a stunning world premiere performance of their new song "Take Me Home."
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