Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
The Poloncarz administration today performed its Erie County charter-mandated action of submitting Erie County's major revenues and expenses report to the Erie County comptroller, a procedural action that must take place no later than Oct. 1 as the administration prepares to release the proposed 2025 budget.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
On the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to expand insurance coverage of breast cancer screening and imaging to include procedures as recommended by nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines for the detection of breast cancer.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
Niagara County Social Services Commissioner Meghan Lutz today announced the 2024-25 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) application window will open on Friday, Nov. 1, with a streamlined application process. Applications have already been sent to qualified individuals that received HEAP last year and meet the early outreach criteria.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is proud to observe Fire Prevention Week 2024 (Oct. 6-12). This coincides with the efforts of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). This year's theme, "Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You!," underscores the vital role smoke alarms play in day-to-day fire safety.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
The Niagara Beautification Commission (NBC) announced its third annual "We Love Halloween" contest is underway.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
During Infant Safe Sleep and SIDS Awareness Month, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing guidelines to help parents create a safe sleep environment for babies with the safe sleep product guide.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 10:10 am
The holiday season kicks off at the historic mansion at Knox Farm State Park where more than 70 artisans and craftspeople from across Western New York will be selling a wide variety of quality art and handcrafted merchandise. Hosted by the Friends of Knox Farm State Park, this popular annual event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2-3.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 09:55 am
On Saturday, Oct. 12, Niagara Pride will host its largest silent auction and basket raffle ever, with proceeds going to the Jean Hopkins Scholarship, designed to help LGBTQ+ youth pursuing higher education.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 09:55 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to fight the addictive effects of gambling. Legislation S1550/A1118 requires all advertisements for gambling and sports betting to include warnings about the potential harmful and addictive effects of gambling.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 05:50 pm
Right up there with pumpkin spice football and Josh Allen hurdling opponents in iconic, season-changing markers is the annual Harvest & Hops Festival in Lewiston.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 05:50 pm
The New York Power Authority staged its annual Wildlife Festival Saturday on the Power Authority grounds next to Niagara University.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 01:15 pm
Sportsmen will now be able to hunt big game by rifle in Niagara County with the signing of Senate bill S.8382B by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 01:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state entities are actively preparing ahead of a possible strike at ports from Maine to Texas beginning Oct. 1, as negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) are ongoing.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 01:00 pm
On Monday, Sept. 30, at 3:20 a.m., the Niagara County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call regarding a hazardous material incident at the Archem Inc. building in the Town of Wheatfield.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 11:15 am
Grammy and Emmy award-winning and Oscar-nominated, "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul," Mary J. Blige, announced her 2025 "The For My Fans Tour" with special guests NE-YO and Mario. The show comes on the heels of her new album, "Gratitude," set for release Nov. 15. The tour and album are a celebration of the love and gratitude that Mary has toward her life, family, friends, and her beloved fans.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 11:15 am
Platinum-selling artist, and five-time 2024 ACM Awards nominee Cody Johnson will be touring the country in support of his new album, "Leather Deluxe Edition."
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 11:10 am
The Salvation Army is deploying teams in response to the recent category 4 hurricanes in the southern states.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 11:10 am
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced Hadley Exhibits has been selected as the 61st Senate District Small Business of the Month for September. Ryan presented Hadley President and CEO Ted Johnson with a New York State Senate Empire Award in recognition of the local company's 101 years of growth and success.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 10:30 am
As part of Artpark & Company's 2025 season, "The Driver Era: Obsession Tour" global show will be held inside the Artpark Mainstage Theater at 8 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2025. Additional support to be announced.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 10:05 am
Tops Friendly Markets announced that, during the month of October, it is once again offering schools the chance to earn double the rewards as part of its Tops in Education program (TIE).
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 10:05 am
Five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan kicked off the album launch for "Mind Of A Country Boy" this morning with appearances on "Good Morning America" and "GMA 3: What You Need To Know." Bryan performed two songs from the new album, "Love You, Miss You, Mean It" and "Country Song Came On."
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 10:05 am
The excitement and classic games of "The Price Is Right Live" interactive stage show returns to OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Jan. 16-19, 2025.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 09:40 am
On Saturday, Sept. 28 - the eve of Gold Star Mothers' Day - a formal dedication service was held behind the Wheatfield Town Hall building at the Wheatfield Veterans Monument and Memorial in honor of Gold Star Mothers.
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Sat, Sep 28th 2024 09:25 am
Fashion through history was the theme on Sept. 8 at River Lea, the Grand Island Historical Society's museum located in Beaver Island State Park. One day earlier, the architecture of Ferry Village was the focus for a walking tour. The weather was less than ideal for the walking tour, as it intermittently rained.
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Sat, Sep 28th 2024 09:25 am
More than 125 cars were on display at the Sept. 18 car show at Elderwood-Grand Island, said Elderwood's activities director Katey Dulak.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 04:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 15 landmarks across New York will be illuminated in gold light on Sunday, Sept. 29, in honor of Gold Star Mothers and Families Day, remembering all families who have lost a loved one in military service to this state and nation.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 02:00 pm
Just days away from the opening night of "Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour," Billie Eilish has shared the official music video for her global hit "Birds Of A Feather," taken from her third studio album, "Hit Me Hard And Soft." The video made its broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTVU, and MTV Biggest Pop.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 02:00 pm
Grammy-nominated rockers Daughtry have released their debut record with Big Machine Label Group. Out now on all platforms via Big Machine Rock, the six-track EP, "Shock to the System (Part One)," includes previously released back-to-back No. 1s, "Artificial" and "Pieces," in addition to new single, "The Dam."
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 02:00 pm
Six-time Grammy-winner Amy Grant's "House Of Love Expanded Anniversary Edition" is out today.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 02:00 pm
The "Shoresy Fall Classic" announces the addition of three new cities to its run of hockey games this November.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 02:00 pm
Elderwood Residences at Wheatfield, an independent senior living community, recognized the move-in anniversaries of their residents on Thursday, with an appreciation dinner and Academy Awards theme.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 12:40 pm
Multi-Platinum songwriter and worship leader Mack Brock releases his debut Centricity Music album, "This Is Holy," available now at digital and streaming outlets internationally.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 12:40 pm
Seneca Gaming Corp. announced it will have its fourth annual "Every Child Matters" walk in downtown Niagara Falls on Monday, Sept. 30, joining communities across the U.S. and Canada in a growing effort to bring understanding, awareness and healing to the abuse faced by generations of Indigenous children at residential schools that operated across both countries.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 12:40 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Brian Wallace, age 37, of Niagara Falls, was sentenced to 20 years to life in State Prison this morning by County Court Judge John Ottaviano.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 12:40 pm
In recognition of Climate Week, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced it has met its BuildSmart 2025 goal a year ahead of schedule.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 12:40 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski said his office has been made aware of a scam targeting E-ZPass users with fake text messages. Jastrzemski said this scam has been going after customers of tolling agencies across the country that persuades them to enter personal and/or financial information on a phony website - and it appears E-ZPass customers are now the latest targets.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 11:05 am
Each year, the Niagara Military Affairs Council (NIMAC) takes time to report to the community, sharing updates and expressing gratitude for the continued support from local municipalities and residents. This year, NIMAC is pleased to announce that the future of the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS) looks bright, thanks to the collaborative efforts of our organization, the military personnel stationed here, and our community partners.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 11:00 am
Those who caught Leon Etienne's summer show at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center know his "Magic Rocks."
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 11:00 am
One of the more useful, informative and reassuring websites for those with a gluten intolerance, or for those looking to go gluten-free, is not from the Food Network, the surgeon general or even celebrity chefs. No, it's a Facebook page called "Ella's Gluten Free Recipes" - and it's the brainchild of 9-year-old Ella Celani.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 11:00 am
Town of Niagara officials are hoping to remain a general-tax-free municipality for the 2025 budget year. But it's looking more and more unlikely the trend can continue forward.
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