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Taste of Buffalo announces scholarship opportunities
Mon, Mar 4th 2024 02:05 pm
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Friendly Markets is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program to support Western New York-area high school seniors aspiring to have careers in the food service, hospitality, and culinary arts industries.
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center welcomes Margaret Desmarais to Golisano Primary Care
Mon, Mar 4th 2024 02:05 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) announced the addition of nurse practitioner Margaret A. Desmarais, R.N. M.S.N. F.NP. B.C. C.A.R.N.-AP, to its team at Golisano Primary Care. With more than 30 years of experience in nursing and health care, Desmarais is now accepting new patients.
Music department makes key decisions on new grand pianos
Mon, Mar 4th 2024 02:05 pm
Four members of the department of music recently went piano-shopping - in New York City and Vienna, Austria - to select two new pianos for the "Slee Visiting Artists Series" and other concerts at UB.
Vehicle pursuit in Town of Niagara
Mon, Mar 4th 2024 02:05 pm
On March 4 at 2:44 a.m., Niagara County Sheriff's Office Deputy M. Drake attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Hyde Park Boulevard and Witmer Road in the Town of Niagara.
NT Watch announces Polish businesswoman Ania Duchon as 2024 NT Dyngus Day Parade grand marshal
Mon, Mar 4th 2024 12:20 pm
The North Tonawanda Neighborhood Watch's Dyngus Day committee announces the selection of Ania Duchon as the grand marshal for the fourth annual North Tonawanda Dyngus Day Parade.
'Park Dunks for P.U.N.T.': Park School partners with local pediatric cancer outfit for kids 3-on-3 basketball tournament
Mon, Mar 4th 2024 12:20 pm
The Park School of Buffalo, Western New York's only co-ed Montessori and pre-K-12th grade independent school, is proud to be partnering with the P.U.N.T. Pediatric Cancer Collaborative, a nonprofit foundation providing various programs that offer financial, emotional and practical support for families facing childhood cancer.
During National Nutrition Month, NYSOFA highlights statewide programs providing 22 million meals to older adults annually
Mon, Mar 4th 2024 11:40 am
During National Nutrition Month, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) reminds older New Yorkers and their families of the many state and local programs available to support overall health and wellness, particularly nutritional health for individuals ages 60 and over.
NYS Tax Department offers free tax filing help in Buffalo area for eligible taxpayers
Mon, Mar 4th 2024 11:40 am
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance encourages eligible New Yorkers to take advantage of its free Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP). Certified NYS Tax Department staff will guide eligible taxpayers as they electronically prepare and file their basic federal and state tax returns themselves for free.
'Coffee with Chris' and Mayor Restaino
Mon, Mar 4th 2024 11:40 am
Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino will join Niagara County Legislator Chris Voccio at "Coffee with Chris" at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 16.
2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards airing April 1 on FOX, featuring performances by Justin Timberlake, Green Day, TLC, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson
Mon, Mar 4th 2024 11:40 am
iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards will feature performances by Justin Timberlake, Green Day, TLC, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Tate McRae and more, plus a special musical tribute to the 2024 iHeartRadio Icon Award recipient Cher.
Big year, bigger prizes: Tim Hortons launches most exciting Roll Up To Win yet
Mon, Mar 4th 2024 11:40 am
To celebrate 60 years of Tim Hortons, this year's Roll Up to Win promotion is our most exciting yet! Starting today and through March 31, Tims Rewards Members who purchase eligible hot or iced drinks will earn Rolls to reveal on the Tim Hortons App or at RollUpToWin.com for a chance to win prizes.
Boom Boom Pow: Catch Black Eyed Peas Live at OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino this August
Mon, Mar 4th 2024 11:40 am
Aug. 9 is going to be a good night, as multi-Platinum and award-winning group the Black Eyed Peas will be performing live at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino. Fans can anticipate a dynamic show filled with their No. 1 hits, making it a night to remember for concertgoers of all ages.
'Something Good Can Work' when Two Door Cinema Club performs at Artpark
Mon, Mar 4th 2024 11:40 am
As part of Artpark & Company's 50th anniversary season, Two Door Cinema Club will perform at the Artpark Amphitheater at 7 p.m. Monday, July 29, with special guest flipturn.
Friends of the Turtle to hold information session
Mon, Mar 4th 2024 10:00 am
Friends of the Turtle, a community organizing group, will hold an information session for the public at 7 p.m. Monday, March 4, at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls.
Cooper rucking 222 miles to raise funds for homeless veterans in WNY
Mon, Mar 4th 2024 10:00 am
The Rev. John Cooper Jr., executive director of Niagara Gospel Mission at 1317 Portage Road, Niagara Falls, is rucking 222 miles before Easter to raise funds to expand the RECON recovery program for homeless veterans in Western New York.
After record-breaking 34 million votes, Crunchyroll unveils 2024 Anime Awards winners in Tokyo
Mon, Mar 4th 2024 09:55 am
Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, revealed the winners for the 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards during a live ceremony featuring global celebrity presenters and exciting musical performances, all to honor the creators, musicians and performers powering the global love of anime.
Gas prices creep ahead: Milder weather and spring break road trips will drive up demand
Mon, Mar 4th 2024 09:55 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.35, up 9 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.40. The New York state average is $3.32, up 2 cents from one week ago. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.43.
'Barbie The Movie: In Concert': Live-to-film concert experience heading to Darien Lake
Mon, Mar 4th 2024 09:55 am
Live Nation and Mattel Inc. today announced "Barbie The Movie: In Concert." The live-to-film concert experience produced by Overture Global Entertainment will bring Warner Bros. Pictures' feature film "Barbie" - Mattel Film's first theatrical production - to life with live music from The Barbie Land Sinfonietta, a special presentation from Orchestrator and Executive Producer Macy Schmidt's all-women and majority women-of-color orchestra.
Stabbing incident in Niagara Falls
Mon, Mar 4th 2024 09:00 am
Just before 9:30 p.m. Friday night, Niagara Falls Police responded to 2403 Cleveland Ave. for a report of a stabbing.
Pothole season is here, and it costs more
Mon, Mar 4th 2024 07:00 am
It's pothole season in Western and Central New York! Cracked and crumbling pavement is the perfect environment for potholes to form. Moisture collects in these crevices, expanding and contracting due to freezing and thawing. The pavement gradually crumbles and, when combined with the weight of passing cars, eventually results in a pothole.
Basket raffle to support St. Francis of Assisi Early Childhood Center
Mon, Mar 4th 2024 07:00 am
St. Francis of Assisi Early Childhood Center is having a basket raffle at 70 Adam St., Tonawanda, on Saturday, March 23. Doors open at 11 a.m. Winning tickets will start being drawn at 2:30 p.m.
St. Timothy Lutheran Church to hold first chili cook-off
Sat, Mar 2nd 2024 07:00 am
A very special guest may make an appearance at St. Timothy Lutheran Church's first chili cook-off, scheduled for March 9 at the church, 1453 Staley Road.
Obituary: James Joseph Harmaty
Sat, Mar 2nd 2024 07:00 am
James Joseph Harmaty of Grand Island passed away after a long illness. He was the son of the late Joseph and Julia Harmaty.
Anti-crime activist sees progress on Grand Island
Sat, Mar 2nd 2024 06:55 am
Lindsey Cruz of Grand Island was almost a crime victim when thieves tried, but failed, to steal her car from the driveway.
The Growing Readers and Rotary Club of Grand Island set meat raffle
Sat, Mar 2nd 2024 06:55 am
Have you ever attended a meat raffle event? They are a party combining tailgating and bidding on excellent meat, basket raffle and 50/50 chances. Get a group of your friends together and buy a table to have a party and support a good cause. Tickets are $10 per participant, a table is 10 seats. Bids on meat is a dollar a bid.
McMurray sets sights on primary
Sat, Mar 2nd 2024 06:55 am
Former Grand Island supervisor Nate McMurray has decided to forego the April 30 special election for the 26th District Congressional seat in favor of an all-out effort for the June 25 primary.
Japanese rock band The Molice and Buffalo's Letter to Elise release 'Ride the Wind' for Noto earthquake relief
Fri, Mar 1st 2024 05:10 pm
Japanese rock band and Western New York regulars The Molice, whose lead singer Rinko is from Kanazawa, have joined forces with Buffalo's alternative rockers Letter to Elise to raise funds and awareness for earthquake relief in Ishikawa Prefecture.
Brand-new 'Orchid Fest' at Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Fri, Mar 1st 2024 05:10 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens welcomes visitors to enjoy a flower-filled weekend like never before during its orchid exhibit and "Orchids After Dark." This weekend only, the semiannual orchid show with the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society will be added to the festivities to create "Orchid Fest" starting tonight, and continuing through Sunday.
'Joey Fatone & AJ McLean: A Legendary Night' headed to OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
Fri, Mar 1st 2024 03:25 pm
Get ready to be taken back in time, as '90s pop icons Joey Fatone and AJ McLean join forces to bring fans "A Legendary Night" at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino.
New York Yankees games return to Prime Video in 2024
Fri, Mar 1st 2024 03:00 pm
Today, Amazon announced 21 New York Yankees regular season games will stream exclusively on Prime Video this season, available at no additional cost to Prime members in the Yankees' home-team footprint of New York, Connecticut, north and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania.
Kelsea Ballerini returns as host of CMT Music Awards on CBS
Fri, Mar 1st 2024 03:00 pm
CBS and CMT together announce four-time Grammy-nominated global superstar Kelsea Ballerini will return as solo host of the CMT Music Awards and perform live from Austin, Texas, in the Moody Center, on Sunday, April 7 (8 p.m. live ET/delayed PT), on the CBS Television Network.
Paramount+ orders new original 'NCIS' series, starring Cote de Pablo & Michael Weatherly
Fri, Mar 1st 2024 02:55 pm
Paramount+ has announced a new series order for the next chapter in the "NCIS" franchise, starring Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly, who will reprise their roles as fan-favorite characters Ziva David and Tony DiNozzo.
92-year-old man from Wheatfield turns 23 on leap day
Fri, Mar 1st 2024 01:35 pm
Fred Stoelzle, a long-term resident of Elderwood Residences at Wheatfield, turned 92 on Feb. 29 - though technically he's only had 23 birthdays!
Martin Smith is ready to share 'Joy' with the world
Fri, Mar 1st 2024 01:35 pm
Prolific songwriter, modern worship pioneer, and award-winning artist Martin Smith continues to share his exuberant joy and faith throughout his latest single, "Joy (What The World Calls Foolish)," out today. In his illustrious 20-year-plus music career with more than 300 million global streams to his name, Smith continues to pour out new music to share with the world.
Niagara County launches 'Façade Program 2.0'
Fri, Mar 1st 2024 01:30 pm
Following the success of its first façade program that was created in 2022, the Niagara County Legislature on Friday announced "Façade Program 2.0," offering matching grants up to $50,000 for qualified business to make exterior capital improvements to their properties. The program is being run by the county's Center for Economic Development.
During Maple Month, governor highlights New York's 'thriving' maple industry
Fri, Mar 1st 2024 01:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday encouraged New Yorkers to support their local maple producers during Maple Month. She highlighted New York's upcoming Maple Weekends events and activities, which will take place March 16-17 and 23-24, along with other special events and promotions throughout the month.
DA's office announces sentencing
Fri, Mar 1st 2024 01:25 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Austin Page, age 23, of Niagara Falls, was sentenced to 20 years in state prison, followed by five years post-release supervision, for his conviction of assault in the first degree. Page had previously plead guilty to assaulting a 2-month-old child, causing severe injuries including broken bones and brain injury.
Sarah Kroger presents 'No Filter,' an intimate reflection on faith & uncertainty
Fri, Mar 1st 2024 11:45 am
Leading up to the release of her anticipated new album, Sarah Kroger drops a new song today.
Country superstars Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson to play outdoor show at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino
Fri, Mar 1st 2024 11:45 am
The Southern Tier's premier entertainment destination is gearing up to celebrate a milestone anniversary with an outdoor party to remember. Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino will present an amazing outdoor concert by country music superstars Big & Rich featuring Gretchen Wilson with Cowboy Troy & DJ Sinister, on Saturday, May 25 (8 p.m.), as part of the Seneca Allegany 20th anniversary concert series.
DEC releases NYS hunting safety statistics for 2023
Fri, Mar 1st 2024 11:45 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos has released hunting safety statistics for the 2023 seasons, and thanked hunters for their ongoing commitment to following responsible practices to keep communities safe.
 

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