Tue, Sep 11th 2018 11:15 am
Modern Disposal Services Inc., a growing and fully integrated solid waste services company, announced it has acquired the assets of Ball Toilet & Septic Services Inc. An established and well-respected service business, Ball Toilet & Septic Services has served Western New York for more than 25 years. The acquisition of Ball strengthens Modern's construction and events services offering throughout Western New York.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2018 11:05 am
The Western New York Independent Living Family of Agencies, with support from a number of community agencies, is holding its fourth biannual Summit on Aging and Independence, with expert speakers conducting workshops in 16 different areas. The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, at Adam's Mark Hotel, 120 Church St., Buffalo.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2018 11:05 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston's September program is titled "One Hundred and One Years of Crystal Beach." The event will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St., Lewiston.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2018 11:05 am
The thriller "A Night of Dark Intent," written and directed by L. Don Swartz, will be presented at the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2018 11:05 am
Join members of Villa Maria College's board of trustees and the college community to meet Interim President Dr. Matthew Giordano on Thursday, Sept. 20.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2018 11:05 am
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is welcoming a couple of new doctors to the practice.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2018 11:05 am
Compassion Productions is announcing a re-branding of its popular touring division to "Compassion LIVE." During its eight-year tenure, the touring arm of Compassion International has welcomed over 650,000 people to experiences that matter and witnessed more than 40,000 children sponsored through Compassion International, which aims to release children from poverty in 25 countries.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2018 10:45 am
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Tue, Sep 11th 2018 10:45 am
The Niagara Falls City School District Athletic Hall of Fame induction dinner will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at The Como, 2220 Pine Ave. The cost is $30 per person and $12 for each child age 12 and younger. There will be a cash bar. Reservations can be made by calling the district athletic office at 716-286-0794.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2018 10:45 am
A book signing for "Johnnie's Adventures: Germans Coming to America" will take place from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the Town of Porter Historical Museum (Red Brick Village Center second floor), 240 Lockport St.
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Tue, Sep 11th 2018 10:45 am
To mark National Grandparents Day, Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood on Sunday issued an alert to New Yorkers about the "Grandparent Scam," a common phone scam that targets senior citizens with calls from fraudsters that pose as a grandchild of the victim. Underwood also shared a public service announcement that explains how the scam works and offers tips on how to avoid becoming a victim.
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Mon, Sep 10th 2018 09:00 am
Eight of the world-famous Anheuser-Busch (Budweiser) Clydesdales were on display in the Village of Lewiston on Sunday afternoon.
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Sun, Sep 9th 2018 11:10 pm
Perhaps the most successful Niagara County Peach Festival of all time - four days strong and no rain this year - concluded Sunday night with the crowning of a new Peach Queen: Santana Sawma.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2018 07:30 pm
The first three days of the 61st annual Niagara County Peach Festival have gone off without a hitch. Thousands of people have traveled to Academy Park -- many in free, air-conditioned shuttles -- to enjoy Lewiston's signature event.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2018 06:05 pm
What a difference a year makes. Last year, the Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons football team's defense struggled to slow teams down. In 2018, the Falcons haven't given up a point.
The Falcons defeated the Frontier Falcons, 19-0, Saturday, on a cool and breezy day at Terry Harvey Field.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2018 10:20 am
YMCA Buffalo Niagara will host the 15th annual YMCA Golf Classic on Monday, Sept. 10, at the Lancaster Country Club, 6061 Broadway St. Registration opens at 10 a.m., lunch will be served at 11 a.m., and tee-off begins at noon.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2018 10:20 am
Earlier this week, New York Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood announced a clergy abuse hotline and online complaint form through which victims and anyone with information can provide information - part of her ongoing investigation into sexual abuse of children within the New York dioceses of the Catholic Church.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2018 09:50 am
Plug-in electric vehicle drivers, supporters and intrigued local residents all attended Western New York Ride & Drive Saturday to highlight the clean-air benefits, cost-savings and fun provided by electric cars, as part of the annual National Drive Electric Week.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2018 07:00 am
As it turns out, American money spends just as well as Canadian money in downtown Niagara Falls.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2018 07:00 am
During Thursday's session, the Erie County Legislature passed a resolution calling on the U.S. District Court, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to require Tonawanda Coke to submit an emergency shutdown plan.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2018 07:00 am
The Fall Father's Day Spectacular will take place Saturday, Sept. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Veterans Park, 1717 Bedell Road.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2018 06:55 am
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul was on hand Friday, Aug. 31, to help the region and Grand Island open the Western New York Welcome Center.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 05:20 pm
Universal Studios reveals first-look images from the "Stranger Things" haunted mazes coming to "Halloween Horror Nights" 2018.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 05:05 pm
Nine months of planning had led to this: The first "Rockout Cancer" will take place from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, at the Lewiston Stone House, 755 Center St. The event is a fundraiser for the Lower Niagara Community Survivors Group, which was formed to help cancer patients with day-to-day projects and activities.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 04:40 pm
New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs held a press conference Friday at The Service Collaborative of Western New York to announce he has secured $100,000 in state education monies in the current state budget to support the organization's WNY YouthBuild program.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 04:35 pm
Award-winning singer/songwriter and world traveler Dan Bremnes releases his seven-song EP, "Wherever I Go," today on Curb | Word Entertainment. Click HERE to listen or purchase the EP.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 04:35 pm
"Wide Open," the anticipated debut release from singer/songwriter Austin French, is available today. Alongside the album's title track, "Wide Open" includes the powerful song "Why God," which the Georgia-reared singer shared early with fans on Facebook to pay tribute to victims of the Santa Fe School shooting.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 04:35 pm
'Thank-A-Vet' outreaches encourage Erie County veterans to sign up to receive discounts from more than 1,400 businesses.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 04:35 pm
Passion has teamed up with Grammy-nominated Gospel artist Travis Greene for a unique collaboration of "God, You're So Good" available digitally and via video. Passion's latest chart-topping album, "Whole Heart," was home to the original version of the track. To listen to Passion's "God, You're So Good" featuring Travis Greene, click HERE.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 04:35 pm
With college football season officially kicked off, Price Rite Marketplace announced an integrated relationship with University at Buffalo Athletics and its multimedia rightsholder, Learfield's Bulls Sports Properties. Notably, throughout the 2018-19 school year, the supermarket retailer will serve as the official food sponsor of the new "Fueling Station" located inside the Murchie Family Football Center and tackle hunger locally in a season-long promotion in partnership with the UB Football team.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 04:35 pm
The Dale Association invites families to participate in its first "Generational Walk," to be held Saturday, Sept. 29. Walk in honor of the generations proudly served by The Dale Association.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 04:35 pm
Burt Reynolds fans on Long Island will hold a memorial tribute to the "Smokey and the Bandit" star by driving in a 100 Trans Am parade and drivers dressed in iconic "Bandit" costumes. This will be the largest Smokey and the Bandit tribute in the U.S., with thousands of fans attending.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 04:35 pm
Top morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Ryan" keeps the "LIVEtember" fun and excitement going Sept. 10-14 by teaming up with Guinness World Records to present "Record Breaker Week," an eclectic range of epic record-setting attempts.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 04:35 pm
Last week, a group of some 85 children and adults from Buffalo visited Lewiston's Freedom Crossing Monument, and was given presentations regarding Lewiston's role in the Underground Railroad by Tim Henderson, Eva Nicklas, Lee Simonson and Susan Geissler.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 04:00 pm
The 61st annual Niagara County Peach Festival kicked off in fine fashion on Thursday, with family and friends flocking to Academy Park in the Village of Lewiston. They wanted to get their first taste of peach shortcake and Johnnie Ryan peach pop, play games for prizes, eat at the dozen-plus food stands and, of course, ride the rides.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 01:45 pm
On Friday morning, Synergy Nutrition & Wellness Owner Jimmy Scaringi formally cut the ribbon to his facility at 3376 Niagara Falls Blvd in Wheatfield.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 07:00 am
On Thursday, Sept. 13, law enforcement officers and local officials will take their oath to protect and "serve" to a new level, trading in their handcuffs and badges for menus and serving trays at the "Law and Orders" event taking place at various Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar locations throughout the region.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 07:00 am
Whether you're just out to have some fun or learn something of the paranormal, the Lewiston Council on the Arts wants you - dead or alive.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2018 07:00 am
From 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, join the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University for a hands-on workshop to learn about ebru - Turkish paper marbling - led by Hatice Erbas-Sorkunlu.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2018 05:20 pm
Empower, a Niagara County-based not-for-profit service provider, is hosting a free concert with singer/songwriter and disability advocate Gaelynn Lea at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, on Old Falls Street in Niagara Falls (outside of the Conference and Event Center).
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