Sat, Oct 19th 2019 07:00 am
Approximately 150 people attended the first Grand Island Rotary Club Town Supervisor Candidates' Night Wednesday night in the Grand Viking Theater of Grand Island High School.
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Sat, Oct 19th 2019 07:00 am
Grand Island's newest plaza is home to Island BodyWorks.
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Sat, Oct 19th 2019 07:00 am
Real kids. Real stories. Real issues. That is what Zuiker Press is all about.
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Sat, Oct 19th 2019 07:00 am
As the Town of Porter continues to work on the many details of its 2020 spending plan, one hang-up involves the Ransomville Fire District Commission, which oversees operations for the Ransomville Volunteer Fire Co.
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Sat, Oct 19th 2019 07:00 am
Trick-or-treating will have new meaning starting next weekend, as the Village of Lewiston will offer a cornucopia of events, costume competitions, food and drink specials and even a petting zoo.
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Sat, Oct 19th 2019 07:00 am
Trick-or-treating in the City of Niagara Falls will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. Residents who hand out treats should turn porch lights on during these three hours.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2019 08:45 pm
Grab your glue guns and get ready to laugh, as NBC's "Making It," from executive producers and hosts Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman, returns with a multi-night crafting event beginning Monday, Dec. 2 (10 p.m. ET/PT).
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Fri, Oct 18th 2019 08:15 pm
Though I was first gifted Amy Grant's "Heart in Motion" on cassette (yes, that was a thing) in the mid-1990s (also a thing), it wasn't until Thursday night that I finally saw her live on stage.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2019 05:55 pm
The Niagara County Central Rotary is holding its annual "Car Corral and Auto Parts Swap Meet" from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Frontier Firehall, 2176 Liberty Drive, Niagara Falls. The event will give car enthusiasts a chance to meet, share and swap.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2019 05:55 pm
Zac Campas of North Tonawanda was provided life-saving treatment by the Oishei Children's Hospital of Buffalo when he was an infant. Zac has since grown into an active member of the North Tonawanda community. He mows lawns around his neighborhood to earn extra money, works part-time as a cleaner at the Gentleman's Club Barber shop and is a regular with of North Tonawanda Neighborhood Watch group.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2019 05:55 pm
Every child deserves a voice. That's the motto of Apraxia Kids, a group that sponsors walks all over the country, as well as other initiatives, for this little-known speech disorder.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2019 05:55 pm
Mayor Arthur Pappas of the City of North Tonawanda, delivered the 2020 budget to the City Council, two weeks after the official deadline of Oct. 1, and after being the recipient of a lawsuit for a 24-hour period of time, he said, because of that lateness.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2019 05:50 pm
Many people relish the holiday season not for what's received, whether it is a couple days off, or a few presents under a tree; for some, it's the giving nature that really makes the winter special. That being said, some give a few dollars to the Salvation Army or visit a family member who's down with a cold. Not everyone plans and executes a fund-drive for those in need, at least not this side of Facebook.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2019 05:50 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce celebrated a ribbon-cutting for member Gail's Diamond Exchange located at Gail's Smoke Shop on the Tuscarora Nation.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2019 05:45 pm
Meals on Wheels of Niagara Falls started in 1970. It was the very first local meal provider in Niagara Falls. It is a private nonprofit, meaning that it doesn't accept funding from the government, but subsists on client payments and private donations that generous individuals will often supply. The organization has been doing this for a very long time, and now they need help.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2019 05:25 pm
When water supplies exceed capacity in the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River system, water levels rise. When this happens, regulation is looked to as the solution. But during periods of extreme water supply, the ability of regulated outflows to influence Lake Ontario levels is greatly diminished. In practical terms, no regulation plan can eliminate high water events on Lake Ontario or the St. Lawrence River.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2019 04:50 pm
"Oasis," the anticipated debut single from acclaimed Bethel Music singer/songwriter kalley, is now available. Produced by LaeL (Anberlin, Number One Gun), the track arrives today, ahead of kalley's Bethel Music debut EPs - "Faultlines Vol. 1" and "Faultlines Vol. 2" - set for release Oct. 25.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2019 04:50 pm
Integrity Music's Nashville Life Music releases a new song today, "Sing A Song (Part 2) [Feat. Aaron Cole]." The track, which originally debuted on the group's EP, "Taylor House Sessions," has been reimagined with friend and 2019 Dove Award New Artist of the Year, Aaron Cole.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2019 04:40 pm
Jesus Culture's Bryan & Katie Torwalt released a new EP, "Anticipation," available everywhere today. This project is a follow-up to their highly praised and well-received album, "Praise Before My Breakthrough," which released in 2018. Where the 2018 album was a collection of songs geared to minister to hearts in every season of life carrying hope and love of God, "Anticipation" is about the next step in a journey of faith.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2019 04:40 pm
Adults with prediabetes have an opportunity to participate in a powerful behavioral weight control program developed at the University at Buffalo that will help them lose weight, improve their blood sugar, and learn to make healthy decisions about diet and exercise.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2019 04:25 pm
Artpark & Company's board of directors announced the election of new officers and directors at the organization's annual meeting on Oct. 15 at the Niagara Falls Country Club.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2019 04:20 pm
On the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 22, the idea of compassionate human services will be explored at a mini-conference at Heart, Love & Soul Food Pantry and Dining Room (939 Ontario Ave., Niagara Falls). All members of the community are welcome to this free event, which will include refreshments and will be held from 5-7 p.m.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2019 04:20 pm
The New York State Public Service Commission announced the price of electricity this winter is expected to be slightly lower than last winter on average. Likewise, for natural gas, based on lower prices and a normal weather forecast, the average customer's bill is expected to be lower than last year.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2019 04:00 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the agency is seeking angler feedback on proposed fishing regulation changes for New York's Great Lakes. The proposed changes are designed to safeguard and expand certain fish populations while enhancing anglers' continued enjoyment of these world-class fisheries. The majority of the proposals are a direct result of DEC's work with anglers during the past several years to identify desired outcomes for Lake Ontario sport fishery management.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2019 03:30 pm
T.J. Insana, a noted singer and pianist, Berklee College of Music graduate and occasional Western New York headliner (Insana lives out of state), will play Jesus - as he did at NFHS.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2019 07:00 am
The Niagara River Greenway Commission will meet Tuesday, Nov. 19, to review the consistency of the 88th round of project submissions. The meeting will begin promptly at 3 p.m. in the NOCO Pavilion in Sheridan Park at 450 Ensminger Road, Tonawanda.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2019 05:15 pm
Niagara County Undersheriff Michael J. Filicetti has announced he is a candidate for sheriff.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2019 05:00 pm
A ceremony for the 2019 Class of the Niagara Wheatfield "Athletic Wall of Fame" will be from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at Niagara- Wheatfield High School auditorium and cafeteria at 2292 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2019 03:55 pm
Production on the film "Heartbreak Falls" is expected to begin in the early spring of 2020 in places around Buffalo/Niagara Falls (including AcQua Banquets, William Kays and the Giacomo Hotel).
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Thu, Oct 17th 2019 03:20 pm
Niagara University, in partnership with the Niagara County Probation Department, has been selected to participate in the Reducing Revocations Challenge, a national initiative of Arnold Ventures and the CUNY Institute for State and Local Governance dedicated to understanding the drivers of probation revocations and identifying ways to reduce the community supervision failures that send almost 350,000 people to jails and prisons each year.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2019 03:00 pm
It started as a side business, making chocolate. It's something Mary Ann Hess had been doing all her life. It was a passion aside from her regular job as a hairdresser.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2019 03:00 pm
Not for Nothing, a Buffalo band formed within this past year, is gaining momentum by appearing in local cafes, musical venues and building fans within the immediate community through playing shows one after the next.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2019 03:00 pm
"Live with Kelly and Ryan" always brings it for Halloween; but this year, hosts Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest are going viral, literally. On Oct. 31, the dynamic duo presents "Live with Kelly and Ryan's Best Halloween Show Ever: Viral Edition," the latest chapter of the show's epic Halloween franchise.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2019 03:00 pm
The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills takes visitors back in time for its exclusive new exhibit celebrating the fashion from two of ABC's hit flashback comedies. "The Goldbergs & Schooled Rewind!" immerses visitors into all the nostalgic fun of two acclaimed series, set in two of the most fashion-driven eras in pop-culture history.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2019 02:20 pm
Earlier this week, the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, joined by the Siegel family, unveiled and presented a commemorative paver to JoAnn Falletta in honor of her 20th anniversary with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2019 02:15 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens offers a wide variety of programs and workshops throughout the year. Make-it, take-it workshops are popular. Some classic favorites are on the Botanical Gardens' schedule for this fall and holiday season.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2019 02:15 pm
The University at Buffalo department of theatre and dance presents "Guys and Dolls." The show is directed and choreographed by UB guest artist Keith Andrews, with musical direction by Nathan R. Matthews, associate professor and director of UB Music Theatre, who will also conduct the production.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2019 01:55 pm
Learn what is needed to be prepared in an emergency at "Cultures of Preparedness: Strengthening Partnerships to Build a Stronger Community," from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, on the Niagara University campus.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2019 01:55 pm
"Richard Marx: An Acoustic Evening of Love Songs" comes to Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario, on Feb. 15, 2020. The show is pegged as an up close and intimate performance.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2019 01:55 pm
After a memorable "Disney Night" there was no elimination. So, these same nine celebrity and pro-dancer couples will return to the ballroom and compete on the sixth week of the 2019 season of "Dancing with the Stars," live, Monday, Oct. 21 (8 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, L) Episodes can also be viewed the next day on ABC.com, the ABC app and Hulu.
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