Tue, Mar 26th 2024 03:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced low-cost power awards to 11 firms to spur more than $5.2 billion in capital investments. The awards, approved by the New York Power Authority board of trustees, support 5,781 jobs throughout the state. In addition, two funding awards, totaling more than $1 million, were awarded to two firms in Western New York, including the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2024 03:25 pm
The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning has announced the return of the annual WNY Earth Day Challenge, created by the department and many community partners to encourage residents to celebrate Earth Day by learning about the environment and taking actions locally.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2024 03:20 pm
Thousands of Western New York kids will safely view next month's total solar eclipse thanks to a collaboration between the University at Buffalo and the National Science Foundation.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2024 03:00 pm
At its annual meeting on Monday, the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center board of directors appointed Carmen A. Granto and Peter Muscarella II, M.D., as its newest board member. NFMMC confirmed its 2024 slate of officers and reelected seven incumbent board members.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2024 12:35 pm
Following a teaser on socials that ignited fervent excitement among fans, the legendary groups Xscape and SWV are reuniting for "The Queens of R&B Tour" with support from MÝA, Total and 702.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2024 12:35 pm
Turning heads with its undeniably infectious groove, "Just As You Are," the latest single from Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning singer/songwriter Ryan Stevenson, released Friday and finds the Gotee recording artist entering a new era of creative freedom.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2024 12:35 pm
Keith Urban is joining NBC's "The Voice" as this season's "mega mentor." Beginning with the episode on Monday, April 8, Urban will mentor the remaining artists who have made it through the "Battle Rounds" and get ready for the "Knockout Rounds." Coaches Reba McEntire, John Legend, Chance the Rapper and Dan + Shay will choose the winner from their team to advance to the playoffs before the live shows start.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2024 12:35 pm
Platinum-certified, Grammy-nominated artist and songwriter Anne Wilson gives fans another look at her forthcoming album, "REBEL," with the highly anticipated duet "Country Gold" (with Jordan Davis).
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Tue, Mar 26th 2024 12:35 pm
The Western New York Scout Council, Boy Scouts of America, will hold its annual Distinguished Citizen Award event on Wednesday, June 12, to recognize Eugene P. Vukelic, the chairman of Try-It Distributing Co. Inc.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2024 12:35 pm
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection shares tips to prevent home improvement scams.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2024 12:35 pm
Many Western New York businesses and most K-12 public schools will be closed on April 8. But for any eclipse-related eye injuries that might occur, University at Buffalo physicians will be operating a special post-eclipse eye clinic day.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2024 12:35 pm
A new edition of Emily Dickinson's correspondence, co-edited by a University at Buffalo literary scholar, offers a transformative portrait of the famous American poet that takes readers beyond vague notions of Dickinson's loneliness and isolation to instead reveal an intensely interactive and deeply involved member of a community who was very much engaged with friends, family and the unfolding events of her time.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2024 12:35 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 37-year-old Jason K. Evans of Depew was sentenced yesterday afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan to 20 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2024 12:35 pm
Ahead of the April 15 income tax filing deadline, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is reminding taxpayers of the fastest and easiest ways to file their tax returns, check their refund status, and receive their money as quickly as possible.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2024 12:35 pm
The Niagara Falls National Heritage Area gears up for the awe-inspiring total eclipse on April 8 with a stunning, eclipse-themed wrap adorning one of its Discover Niagara Shuttles. This exciting initiative is made possible thanks to a generous grant from AES.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2024 11:25 am
This morning, at approximately 2:20 a.m., there was a house fire at 1628 Eighth St., Niagara Falls. Two male individuals sustained leg injuries from jumping out of the second-floor window and were taken to ECMC.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2024 10:45 am
As part of Artpark & Company's 50th anniversary season, Stray Cats will perform in the Artpark Amphitheater at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, with special guests The Midnight Cowgirls.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2024 10:40 am
As part of Artpark & Company's 50th anniversary season, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo will rock the Artpark Amphitheater, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, with special guest The Vindys.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2024 04:15 pm
Multi-Grammy and Oscar award-winner Jon Batiste announced today that he will bring exclusive shows to the East Coast in May. Featuring an evening of genius music composition and instrumental virtuosity, "STREAMS: Jon Batiste At The Piano" will visit The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts at 8 p.m. Friday, May 10.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2024 03:45 pm
Following his third No. 1 single at country radio and in the middle of playing to packed out arenas on his headlining tour, multi-Platinum singer-songwriter Riley Green shows no sign of slowing down as he announces new EP "Way Out Here," now available to preorder.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2024 03:00 pm
The Erie County Department of Public Works' Highways Division is nearing completion of a new highway barn on Cemetery Road in Lancaster that will replace an obsolete barn in Clarence the DPW had been using for operations. The $9.2 million investment creates a far more efficient, effective, and better-located structure for departmental operations in the district.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2024 02:10 pm
The upcoming production of "Phantoms of the Opera Hall" will bring local celebrity Tim Walton back to his hometown when he takes on the role of the Rev. Lorenzo Dow.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2024 01:35 pm
CBS and The Golden Globe Awards announced today a new five-year deal to broadcast the awards show on the network and stream live on Paramount+. The new agreement kicks off with the January 2025 broadcast.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2024 01:10 pm
Get ready, WNY! Something extraordinary happened over the weekend - and it involves Girl Scout cookies - lots of them. Over a million boxes of Girl Scout Cookies have arrived, just in time for their cookie season and booth sales.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2024 01:10 pm
Two weeks ahead of the April 8 eclipse, Gov. Kathy Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's preparations "to ensure everyone can have a safe and memorable viewing experience."
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Mon, Mar 25th 2024 01:10 pm
The West Herr Riviera Theatre welcomes the Little River Band with special guests "The James and John Show: The Acoustic Harmony of Classic Rock," performing live for two dates: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 17-18.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2024 11:45 am
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) announced the fishing pier at the base of the Robert Moses Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant will open for the season on Saturday, March 30.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2024 11:20 am
Today, one of the biggest touring comedians, Tom Segura, announced the second leg of his latest global stand-up comedy tour, "Tom Segura: Come Together."
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Mon, Mar 25th 2024 11:20 am
Hulu has debuted the official trailer and key art for limited series "Under the Bridge."
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Mon, Mar 25th 2024 11:20 am
"A.I. killed the rock and roll star," sing Welsh alt-rock icons The Alarm as they prepare for the release of brand-new album "Music Television," a technicolor homage to the video explosion of the 1980s through a reinterpreted collection of MTV channel classics.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2024 10:15 am
As part of Artpark & Company's 50th anniversary season, the Backroads Blues Festival - featuring blues and rock titans Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jimmie Vaughan, the legendary Bobby Rush, and Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel - will return to the Artpark Amphitheater at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2024 09:20 am
This spring, the American Red Cross asks donors to help defend the blood supply by giving blood or platelets now to combat a monstrous fact: only 3 out of 100 people donate blood.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2024 09:20 am
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, will hold a public information session for the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program Seaway Landfill site in Tonawanda.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2024 09:15 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.53, up 6 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.44. The New York state average is $3.43, also up 6 cents from one week ago. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.43.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2024 09:15 am
A new law expanding New York's "Slow Down/Move Over" requirement will take effect on Wednesday, March 27. The expansion includes disabled vehicles on the roadside requiring drivers to exercise caution when approaching them in an effort to protect motorists.
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Sat, Mar 23rd 2024 07:00 am
Erie County has come out against Grand Island's proposed zoning changes dealing with the allowable size of warehouses and distributions centers in M-1 and M-2 districts.
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Sat, Mar 23rd 2024 07:00 am
A developer's plan to build apartments at Ransom and Stony Point roads brought opposition from residents during the third of three public hearings at Monday's lengthy Town Board meeting.
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Sat, Mar 23rd 2024 07:00 am
TrendSetters Hair Design owner Cathy Fancher-Caldwell has established her business to be a place of beauty, serenity and confidence.
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Sat, Mar 23rd 2024 07:00 am
JG's Island Deli's new owner, Jordan Garrow, was excited about the enthusiastic response from customers at the deli's soft opening this past Sunday.
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Sat, Mar 23rd 2024 07:00 am
Mira Tetkowski Berkley, of Fredonia, died unexpectedly on Feb. 14, 2024, at Brooks Memorial Hospital.
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