Fri, Nov 18th 2022 10:30 am
Opening day of regular season deer hunting is Nov. 19 in most areas of Western and Central New York. Hunting will stir the deer population, which is already active due to mating season. AAA is warning motorists to buckle up, be extra cautious on the roads, and scan for deer and other animals.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 10:25 am
Inches of snow are predicted to fall well into the weekend in Western and Central New York, leaving cars and sidewalks buried. The coming snowfall may also leave potentially life-saving equipment hidden - your fire hydrant and home ventilation systems.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 10:25 am
M&T Bank announced the launch of its first-ever WNY Community Impact Week and the start of the 37th annual "Gift of Warmth" drive, as it "marks this season of gratitude by making a difference in people's lives."
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 10:00 am
Late Wednesday afternoon, the Lewiston Event Center posted the following message on its Facebook page: "News Release: The Lewiston event center is back on the market. Here's another chance to purchase The Lewiston Event Center."
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 09:35 am
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA welcomes back the holiday season with a true in-person shopping experience featuring family-friendly activities, charity partner engagements and deals on the top brands.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 09:10 am
Physicians throughout UBMD Physicians' Group practices warn to prepare for the winter storm and take precautions to stay safe.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 09:10 am
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing the availability of $38 million in funding from the "Bipartisan Infrastructure Law" for fish passage projects across the nation that address outdated, unsafe or obsolete dams, culverts, levees and other barriers "fragmenting" the nation's rivers and streams.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 09:10 am
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday issued an alert reminding consumers and businesses in Western New York and the North Country against price-gouging amid the snowstorm and declared state of emergency.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 08:20 am
All Catholic Health and Trinity Medical physician practices and clinics in Erie County (only) are closed. All Niagara County practices are open as usual. All Catholic Health laboratory service centers are closed.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 08:05 am
The State of Emergency from Erie County remains in effect.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 07:00 am
It has been two years since Sister & Brother closed its doors in Lewiston. Last year, Lisa and Mark Leffler reopened the beloved children's boutique in the Village of Youngstown, right on Main Street. The location was small, but full of beautiful clothing for children and a small selection of toys.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 07:00 am
The Lewiston Garden Club met at the Red Brick School on Monday, Nov. 14. During the meeting, members prepared new holiday wreaths for use on Center Street lamp posts. The club helped purchase the new wreaths from funds raised by GardenFest. New bows for the wreaths were prepared by Kathy Opera and Marianne Gittermann.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 07:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce celebrated the achievements of its members, last Thursday, at the returning gala awards dinner at the Niagara Falls Country Club. The evening was full of music, fellowship and special recognition of members Everything Youngstown, Cheri Amour, Fittante Architecture, The Youngstown Lions Club, The Rose Hanger, Be OK Studio, The Historical Association of Lewiston and Margy Toohey.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 07:00 am
On Saturday, Nov. 26, three Lewiston bands will team up with the Brickyard Brewing Company to take down prostate cancer.
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Thu, Nov 17th 2022 08:10 pm
With a massive winter storm predicted to cause hazardous road conditions, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz issued a state of emergency declaration starting at 8 p.m. This declaration will be in effect until further notice.
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Thu, Nov 17th 2022 03:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a state of emergency was issued Thursday morning for 11 counties as a winter storm is forecast to impact portions of upstate New York with intense lake-effect snow through Sunday.
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Thu, Nov 17th 2022 09:35 am
Winter weather is in the forecast, and AAA has tips to keep everyone safe on the roads. About 46% of crashes involving bad weather take place in the winter, making this the worst time of year for driving in treacherous conditions.
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Thu, Nov 17th 2022 09:35 am
Are you ready to drive in the snow? Is your car?
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Thu, Nov 17th 2022 09:30 am
The Town of Niagara "Electric Light Parade & Noel at Niagara" will return at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, to Lockport Road and Veteran's Memorial Community Park.
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Thu, Nov 17th 2022 09:30 am
The deadline is fast-approaching for a discounted preregistration for "Advent Season: An Evening of Prayer," being held on Thursday, Dec. 1, at Stella Niagara's Center of Renewal.
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Wed, Nov 16th 2022 09:00 am
On Nov. 15, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office deputy assigned as the school resource officer at the Starpoint School District received a report of a possible threat of violence at the school. After an investigation by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Bureau, a juvenile student who attends Starpoint Middle School was charged with one count of making a terroristic threat (a D- felony).
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Tue, Nov 15th 2022 04:45 pm
AccuWeather meteorologists say the fiercest lake-effect snow event yet this season - and potentially in years - will ramp up downwind of the Great Lakes late this week and bury some locations with feet of snow, grind travel to a halt, and potentially stamp new marks in the weather history books.
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Tue, Nov 15th 2022 04:45 pm
The New York Power Authority announced fishing facilities, including the fishing pier at the base of the Power Authority's Robert Moses Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant, will close for the season at dusk today, Tuesday, Nov. 15. The fishing pier located near the Upper Mountain Fire Co. at the Lewiston Reservoir and at the water intakes along the upper Niagara River will also close for the season.
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Tue, Nov 15th 2022 04:30 pm
Fallsview Casino Resort, Mohegan and the OLG on Tuesday announced one of the greatest singer/songwriter/composers of all time, Billy Joel, will perform at the grand-opening for the new OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on February 25, 2023.
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Tue, Nov 15th 2022 04:20 pm
Marking the one-year anniversary of the signing into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Congressman Brian Higgins highlighted some of the awards to date - and what he called "the lasting impact the law's investments will have on Western New York."
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Tue, Nov 15th 2022 04:15 pm
The Western New York Land Conservancy has named Jon Kaledin as its new executive director, effective Jan. 9, 2023. He will succeed longtime Executive Director Nancy Smith.
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Tue, Nov 15th 2022 03:55 pm
The state Department of Labor's (DOL) failure to replace its long-troubled unemployment insurance (UI) system and ad hoc workarounds to compensate for the old system weakened oversight and ultimately contributed to an estimated billions of dollars in improper payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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Tue, Nov 15th 2022 03:55 pm
On Nov. 13, at approximately 9:45 p.m., the Niagara Falls Police responded to the 56th Street bridge on Niagara Falls Boulevard to investigate a car crash involving a pedestrian.
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Tue, Nov 15th 2022 03:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced more than $21.4 million has been awarded to help Ukrainians, who have fled their country as a result of Russia's military invasion, to temporarily resettle in New York. The funding will be utilized by 17 refugee services providers around the state to assist displaced Ukrainians now living in New York.
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Tue, Nov 15th 2022 03:55 pm
"STOMP," the international percussion sensation, makes its return to Shea's Buffalo Theatre Jan. 27-28, 2023.
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Tue, Nov 15th 2022 03:55 pm
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and Association on Aging in New York (AgingNY) have partnered with Blooming Health to improve older adults' awareness and connection to community-based aging services via an inclusive, digital engagement platform being made available through a select group of county-based offices for the aging.
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Tue, Nov 15th 2022 03:55 pm
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum announced its open house weekend and toy drive collection Nov. 18-19.
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Tue, Nov 15th 2022 03:55 pm
The Buffalo Sabres will partner with Wegmans and Audacy for a Thanksgiving turkey drive on Thursday, Nov. 17, to benefit the Buffalo City Mission and FeedMore WNY.
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Tue, Nov 15th 2022 07:00 am
Canisius President Steve K. Stoute on Monday announced the college will adopt a test-free policy for undergraduate admissions, beginning with students applying for admissions in fall 2024. The new policy removes all consideration of standardized tests (SAT and ACT) in the evaluation of admission to the college.
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Tue, Nov 15th 2022 07:00 am
Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas Executive Director Sarah Nelson announced the Tonawanda City School District is the November Member of the Month.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2022 08:00 pm
Powerhouse vocal duo The War And Treaty announced details behind a headlining 2023 "Lover's Game Tour," launching March 19 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. After performing more than 100 shows internationally and stateside this year, the husband-and-wife duo will bring their "massive, show-stopping vocals" (Vulture) to more than 35-cities next spring, with stops in Los Angeles and New York City, before closing out the leg in Nashville.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2022 07:55 pm
ABC News Digital debuts "Buffalo: Healing From Hate," a series that chronicles the aftermath of the horrific mass shooting at the Tops supermarket in Buffalo, which claimed the lives of 10 people. The project tells the story of the Buffalo community's path to recovery since the racially motivated attack on May 14. ABC News Digital published a collection of stories, videos and photographs on Nov. 14 to mark the six-month anniversary.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2022 05:05 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos recognized Nov. 15 as "New York Recycles Day," "celebrating the state's leadership in promoting recycling and reducing waste."
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Mon, Nov 14th 2022 05:05 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins is teaming up with the Alzheimer's Association of Western New York to host an informational luncheon in recognition of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month & Family Caregivers Month.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2022 05:05 pm
Samaritan's Purse plans to collect its 200 millionth Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift this year! It will be packed on a coast-to-coast tour by former shoebox recipient Elizabeth Groff, who received her own shoebox in Ukraine when she was 11 years old.
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