Thu, Apr 5th 2018 05:00 pm
With 33,000 drivers licenses set to renew annually over the next three years, Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski wants to have a frank conversation with local drivers about the importance of joining the organ and tissue donor registry.
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Thu, Apr 5th 2018 05:00 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will honor the late Dr. John A.R. Marino at this year's Niagara Cup Classic golf tournament.
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Thu, Apr 5th 2018 05:00 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz and Commissioner of Central Police Services James Jancewicz were joined Thursday by Bronte Williams of Buffalo to spread an anti-DWI message and review DWI numbers from the first quarter of 2018.
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Thu, Apr 5th 2018 05:00 pm
Girl Scout alums in Western New York can now follow the Girl Scout Network page on LinkedIn to support female advancement in the workforce and help prepare girls for a lifetime of leadership and career success.
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Thu, Apr 5th 2018 05:00 pm
"Iron Chef America" is back with the franchise's classic fan-favorite format and a new 10-episode season beginning Wednesday, May 16 (9 p.m. ET/PT). Overseen by host Alton Brown, each standalone episode pits an up-and-coming chef competitor against an elite Iron Chef in a stunning secret ingredient battle of over-the-top edible greatness.
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Thu, Apr 5th 2018 05:00 pm
The Buffalo Bills and Unyts have teamed up to host a community blood drive on Wednesday, April 11, in the ADPRO Sports Training Center at New Era Field in Orchard Park. The event will give presenting donors an opportunity to give "the gift of life," while getting a behind-the-scenes look at the Bills practice facility and a chance to meet Bills alumni and Billy Buffalo. All donors will receive a pair of tickets to a Bills preseason game.
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Thu, Apr 5th 2018 05:00 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced a five-year, $3.1 million federal grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for a project led by University at Buffalo department of community health and health behavior assistant professor Dr. Lucia Leone to expand access to fresh food in underserved communities through mobile produce markets.
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Thu, Apr 5th 2018 05:00 pm
The Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara's annual golf raffle will take place from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, April 29, at the Sanborn Fire Hall, 5811 Buffalo St.
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Thu, Apr 5th 2018 07:00 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will celebrate the life-changing transformation of individuals who have undergone metabolic weight loss surgery by hosting a fashion show on Tuesday, May 1, at Antonio's Banquet & Conference Center.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2018 05:05 pm
In 2017, the Niagara Falls High School baseball team had a consistent lineup with names all of Western New York knew about. After running 10 to 11 guys out on the field consistently last season, coach Rob Augustino said 2018 would be completely different.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2018 04:55 pm
As the pool has been narrowed to the top 24 contestants, 12 of the top 24 finalists perform solos at Academy LA in Hollywood during this week in the competition, as the search for America's next superstar continues on its new home on America's network, The ABC Television Network.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2018 04:35 pm
"Shades of Blue," which stars Jennifer Lopez and Ray Liotta, will premiere its 10-episode third season on Sunday, June 17 (10 p.m. ET/PT).
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Wed, Apr 4th 2018 04:35 pm
Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns and the Western New York Law Center on Wednesday announced a groundbreaking new partnership with Columbia Law School to help Erie County municipalities track and monitor zombie foreclosures.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2018 03:00 pm
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University has announced the lineup for this year's "Meet Me at the CAM" programs.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 06:50 pm
Old Fort Niagara recently hosted its annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast and recognized James and Cheryl Brown of Lockport as the 2017 Volunteers of the Year.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 06:50 pm
"Reckless Love" from Cory Asbury has quickly climbed atop the Mediabase Christian Audience Chart as one of the fastest growing songs taking the top spot in only seven weeks. The single, which is found on his chart-topping album bearing the same name, marks Asbury's first No. 1 at radio. "Reckless Love" also topped Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart and is currently No. 2 on the Christian Airplay chart.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 06:50 pm
Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) praised Gov. Andrew Cuomo and members of the State Legislature for their "extraordinary leadership in supporting state parks and protecting clean water and other vital shared green spaces. The 2018-19 state budget agreement secures New York's position as a national leader in the protection of natural resources, and the advancement of tourism and outdoor recreation."
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 06:50 pm
Black River Christian songwriter and artist Josh Wilson's introspective single, "Dream Small," is the most added at Christian AC radio this week and is digitally available now.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 06:50 pm
For the fifth year, Niagara Falls Historic Preservation Society is offering professionally facilitated training of volunteer tour guides via six four-hour classes, beginning Saturday, April 14.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 06:50 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday announced the team recalled forwards Alexander Nylander and Kevin Porter from the Rochester Americans (AHL).
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 05:30 pm
When you're singing in church on Sunday morning and you glance up to see the names written under the song lyrics, there's one person who appears regularly: Matt Maher.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 01:10 pm
Rend Collective will bring its "Good News North America Tour Pt. 2" to Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church in Buffalo at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 25. Tickets are available at rendcollective.com. Find more information about the Kingdom Bound concert at www.kingdombound.org/festival/concerts/. For the latest tour schedule, visit rendcollective.com.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 01:10 pm
Singer/songwriter and worship leader Pat Barrett is the flagship artist on Grammy Award winner Chris Tomlin's imprint record label, Bowyer & Bow, in partnership with Capitol Christian Music Group. Barrett's self-titled debut EP is available now (click here to listen), and will be followed by a full-length album set to release later this year.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 01:10 pm
Goodwill of Western New York announced construction is almost complete at its new retail store and donation center in the I-190 Plaza, 6530 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls - near the Fashion Outlets of Niagara mall. The 11,000-square-foot store and donation center is Goodwill of Western New York's 12th location, but first in Niagara Falls. The store will employ 15 staff members.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 01:10 pm
Boom Days Buffalo, an annual celebration of spring marking the removal of the ice boom, is happening from 1-11 p.m. Saturday, April 7, in multiple venues throughout the Old First Ward neighborhood in Buffalo. The full list of events, times, and locations can be found at www.facebook.com/BoomDaysBuffalo. All events are free and open to all.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 01:10 pm
Grieving the loss of a loved one is difficult for anyone, but it can be especially difficult for children. Children grieve differently than adults. To address the special needs of grieving children, the bereavement department of Niagara Hospice is offering its 18th Camp Hope for grieving children from June 22-24 at the YMCA's Camp Kenan in Barker.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 12:45 pm
Artpark & Company announced Tuesday the venue will host "An Evening with Ween," Saturday, July 28, as part of the "Coors Light Concerts" series lineup. Funtime will present this Artpark Amphitheater concert in collaboration with Artpark & Company.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 12:45 pm
The Kenan Center is taking submissions for craft artisans to exhibit their work in the Annex Marketplace, an innovative space that is part of the center's prestigious "100 American Craftsmen" show, June 1-3.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 12:45 pm
The Rotary Club of Lockport is hosting its annual cash raffle at 6 p.m. Friday, April 20.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 07:00 am
Wild Kritters of Niagara County will hold its 12th annual basket raffle fundraiser from noon until 4 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at the 3-F Conservation Club, 904 Swann Road, Youngstown.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 07:00 am
On Thursday, April 12, the Lupus Alliance of Upstate New York will host a Lupus Education & Advocacy Network (L.E.A.N. FORWARD) meeting from 6-7:30 p.m. at Mount St. Mary's Hospital, 5300 Military Road, Lewiston. People with lupus and related autoimmune conditions and family members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2018 07:00 am
Western New York Independent Living Inc. (WNYIL), a growing agency serving the disabled citizens of Western New York, is recruiting for numerous openings (administrative positions, direct service counselors, human resources, accounting, driving, care coordinators) in Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties.
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 04:10 pm
The CW Network has given early renewals to 10 of its primetime series for the 2018-19 season, it was announced Monday by Mark Pedowitz, president, The CW.
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 03:45 pm
One week after a new NCAA Basketball champion is crowned, another exciting inter-collegiate competition will begin: the "Jeopardy!" College Championship kicks off Monday, April 9 (7:30 p.m., WIVB-TV - CBS - Channel 4). Over the course of the two-week event, 15 of America's sharpest students will vie for the $100,000 grand prize and a berth in the next edition of the "Tournament of Champions."
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 03:45 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital will host its diabetes education program, titled "Taking Charge of Your Diabetes," on April 16, 17 and 19. This series of three classes will be held from 6-9 p.m.
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 03:05 pm
Since 2011, the Niagara-Wheatfield boys lacrosse team has faced off versus Hamburg in every Section VI Class B finals. The Falcons have one title win versus the Bulldogs in that time frame. In 2018, coach Vince Schiffert said his team is ready to get back on top.
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 02:10 pm
The New York State Public Service Commission announced it is participating in the nationwide effort to recognize April 2018 as "Safe Digging Month." This is a way to remind excavators and contractors that state law requires them to call one of the state's toll-free one-call centers before starting any excavation or digging project.
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 02:05 pm
Every child dreams about their future. Many of those dreams will require money to come true. How does one help the children in their life achieve such dreams? One way is to help them learn "The Science of Saving."
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 12:45 pm
The National Comedy Center, the first nonprofit cultural institution and national-scale visitor experience dedicated to the art of comedy, announces its opening: Aug. 1-5, coinciding with the organization's annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival in Jamestown. The new, 37,000-square-foot, $50 million facility tells the story of comedy from its origins through the present, with more than 50 immersive, interactive exhibits.
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Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 12:40 pm
Andrew Brown of Troop 855 announces his Eagle Scout project and seeks the community's help. The beneficiary of his project will be Family & Children's Service of Niagara, a local nonprofit organization that provides a wide range of human services for the community.
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