Thu, Oct 19th 2017 03:40 pm
"Why Businesses Fail" will be the topic of the Niagara University Family Business Center's next breakfast meeting at Giancarlo's, 5110 Main St., Williamsville.
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Thu, Oct 19th 2017 03:10 pm
The New York State Public Service Commission on Thursday announced that, while the price of electricity this winter is expected to be lower than average, the price of natural gas will move slightly higher.
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Thu, Oct 19th 2017 03:10 pm
Empire State Development has announced Commissioner Howard Zemsky will lead a Global NY trade mission to Israel from Dec. 3-7. Global NY is New York's portal for both foreign businesses looking to invest in New York and for local businesses interested in exporting internationally.
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Thu, Oct 19th 2017 03:10 pm
Community Missions will hold its annual Antiques and Fine Arts Auction on the afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 12, at the First Presbyterian Church in Youngstown. Admission is $10 per person and $15 per couple, with all proceeds benefitting crisis services and Mark's Place (HIV/AIDS residence) at Community Missions.
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Thu, Oct 19th 2017 03:05 pm
Dolly Parton will assist with the ongoing relief efforts around the U.S. and its territories by making a contribution to the One America Appeal for Hurricane Relief to assist with immediate life-sustaining needs of those affected.
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Thu, Oct 19th 2017 03:05 pm
The University at Buffalo Libraries will celebrate the freedom of information by hosting "Preserving Our Knowledge," an all-day series of free sessions to promote Open Access Week.
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Thu, Oct 19th 2017 03:05 pm
Dr. Stephen Cook, associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center, will discuss the social determinants of health and childhood obesity during a Nov. 9 presentation at Niagara University.
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Thu, Oct 19th 2017 01:05 pm
At the monthly Town of Niagara Town Board meeting Tuesday, citizens of the town came prepared to speak their mind on the looming Bri Estates development proposed by Double C Realty, which would place over 100 homes behind residents of Colonial Drive and Miller Road.
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Thu, Oct 19th 2017 01:00 pm
During the Town of Wheatfield Town Board meeting Monday, agenda motions were approved as normal. After the agenda motions, the board went into member items. Here, councilman Larry Helwig announced to the crowd that if the board or town officials hadn't responded to a citizen email, there was a reason.
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Thu, Oct 19th 2017 07:00 am
Niagara University announced Wednesday it is renaming its recently renovated and expanded dining commons to commemorate a generous gift from local restaurateur and philanthropist Russell J. Salvatore.
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Thu, Oct 19th 2017 07:00 am
"Niagara Now" will take place across the U.S. and Canadian border later this month. The event was started by a small group of pastors last year, lead by the Rev. Dale Hiebert of Dwelling Place Church in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This year, the pastors on the Niagara Now team commissioned the Rev. Joel Arcadipane of i61 Church in East Aurora to lead the American side.
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Wed, Oct 18th 2017 07:40 pm
No. 13 Notre Dame (5-1) and No. 11 USC (6-1) will continue college football's greatest intersectional rivalry this Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC, when the Fighting Irish host the Trojans in a primetime clash at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. Live pre-game coverage begins at 7 p.m. with "Countdown to Kickoff" on NBCSN.
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Wed, Oct 18th 2017 07:40 pm
Twenty-five years after "The Simpsons" episode "Homer at the Bat" originally aired, America's favorite family once again forays into America's favorite pastime. In advance of the network's 20th year broadcasting the World Series, FOX Sports on Wednesday announced a comedic "Simpsonized" documentary, "Springfield of Dreams: The Legend of Homer Simpson," will air adjacent to regional NFL broadcasts on Sunday, Oct. 22, on FOX.
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Wed, Oct 18th 2017 07:40 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday announced the transformation of the new Buffalo Harbor State Park, the City of Buffalo's first state park, is now complete. New York purchased the once-neglected property in 2013 and immediately invested $15 million across three phases to remediate the brownfield and transform all 190 acres into a vibrant state park. Today, more than 240,000 people visit the park annually.
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Wed, Oct 18th 2017 07:40 pm
The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts welcomes Rodrigo y Gabriela: Tenth Anniversary Tour with special guest Marc Scibilia at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17.
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Wed, Oct 18th 2017 07:40 pm
NBC's "Sunday Night Football" features a rematch of Super Bowl LI between New England and Atlanta, as the Matt Ryan-led Falcons (3-2) travel to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, to face Tom Brady and the Patriots (4-2). Coverage begins with "Football Night in America" at 7 p.m. ET on NBC.
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Wed, Oct 18th 2017 07:35 pm
Tony Award winner Jane Krakowski ("Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," "30 Rock") and Emmy Award nominee Chris Diamantopoulos ("Good Girls Revolt," "Silicon Valley") have been cast in featured roles in FOX's live musical event, "A Christmas Story Live!" The special airs Sunday, Dec. 17 (7-10 p.m. ET live/PT tape-delayed), on FOX. Krakowski will play Miss Shields, the teacher of 9-year-old Ralphie Parker; and Diamantopoulos will portray Ralphie's dad.
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Wed, Oct 18th 2017 05:10 pm
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University hosted its fall fundraiser on Saturday at The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls. The museum called this new event "CAMfest."
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Wed, Oct 18th 2017 05:10 pm
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino announced the Seneca Niagara Events Center took home the prestigious 2017 Casino Showroom/Theater of the Year" award at the fifth annual Casino Entertainment Awards.
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Wed, Oct 18th 2017 05:00 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday announced the team is holding a game-worn jersey auction that will start at 5 p.m. The auction will be held at auction.NHL.com until 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Buffalo Sabres Foundation.
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Wed, Oct 18th 2017 01:45 pm
The New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation, in conjunction with its project partners the New York Power Authority, New York State Department of Transportation, USA Niagara Development Corp. and the City of Niagara Falls, will hold a public information meeting for the parkway removal project in Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Oct 18th 2017 01:45 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is accepting applications for the 2018 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds competitive grant process. Grants will support the following areas of interest:
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Wed, Oct 18th 2017 01:35 pm
Fifteen-time Grammy Award winner and musical superstar Alicia Keys will return to the 14th season of NBC's four-time Emmy Award winning musical competition series "The Voice."
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Wed, Oct 18th 2017 12:25 pm
On Monday, Great Lakes Real Estate presented a check to Paul Beatty Jr. for Niagara Hospice. In addition to the cash donation, Great Lakes Real Estate also supports the Mighty Niagara Half Marathon.
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Wed, Oct 18th 2017 12:20 pm
Colvin Cleaners is asking Western New Yorkers to go through their closets and donate gently used or new winter coats, jackets, gloves, hats and scarves for toddlers, young adults and families in need this winter season.
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Wed, Oct 18th 2017 12:20 pm
The Niagara River Greenway Commission announced the project consultation application has been updated and is now available on the commission's website (niagaragreenway.org). The updated application is available under project submissions / consultation and review forms.
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Wed, Oct 18th 2017 12:00 pm
Freeform, Disney's young adult television and streaming network, has announced "Movie Night with Karlie Kloss," a six-part series of short-form games and interviews, will premiere Dec. 28.
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Tue, Oct 17th 2017 09:50 pm
Statement from Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz on the death of Buffalo Police officer Craig Lehner:
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Tue, Oct 17th 2017 09:10 pm
On Saturday, Nov. 4, The Lewiston Council on the Arts will present "A Tribute to the Edmund Fitzgerald" at Water Street Landing, 115 S. Water St., Lewiston. This multisensory, multimedia tribute will be hosted by artist and Edmund Fitzgerald enthusiast Thomas Paul Asklar, who will commemorate the 42nd anniversary of the disaster.
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Tue, Oct 17th 2017 08:55 pm
"DreamWorks Trolls Holiday," a half-hour animated musical special that features the A-list talent involved in the highly successful film franchise that launched last November, is set to premiere Friday, Nov. 24 (8:30 p.m. ET/PT), on NBC.
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Tue, Oct 17th 2017 08:55 pm
The United Way of Greater Niagara received a check for $1,829 from General Motors Plant in Lockport to be sent to Puerto Rico to assist the victims of Hurricane Maria. UWGN reached out to Fondos Unidos of San Juan (United Way of San Juan) in Puerto Rico to benefit from these funds and distribute them in the community after Hurricane Maria devastated the island.
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Tue, Oct 17th 2017 08:50 pm
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is setting a party tone for 2018, announcing two shows for the Seneca Niagara Events Center that will keep people on their feet all month long. Robin Thicke will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, while Chaka Khan will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27.
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Tue, Oct 17th 2017 08:50 pm
Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez announced more than $35 million has been pledged collectively so far in connection with the Oct. 14 special benefit concert telecast "One Voice: Somos Live! A Concert For Disaster Relief," which featured some of the biggest superstars in the entertainment world and aired on dozens of networks, including NBC, Telemundo, Univision and Viacom channels.
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Tue, Oct 17th 2017 08:50 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center recently welcomed two physician assistants to its growing team of primary care providers. Both are now seeing patients at the Niagara Falls Memorial Primary Care Center in the Golisano Center for Community Health, 533 10th St.
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Tue, Oct 17th 2017 08:45 pm
Niagara County residents will have the opportunity to rid themselves of obsolete technology and old office equipment this weekend at a recycling event in the Town of Lewiston.
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Tue, Oct 17th 2017 08:45 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced the creation of the "Captain's Class" program, which will reward students and athletes who are making a positive difference in their school and community.
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Tue, Oct 17th 2017 08:40 pm
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper, Congressman Brian Higgins and state and federal partners provided an up-close look Monday on the quickly progressing habitat restoration at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Ohio Street boat launch. Through the investment of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) funding, this popular park is being enhanced to include improved wildlife habitat and public access to the Buffalo River along the Ohio Street corridor.
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Tue, Oct 17th 2017 08:40 pm
"Sing Noël," the anticipated, new recording from Platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated Point of Grace, bows Oct. 20. Heralded for multiple classic Christmas recordings spanning a storied career, "Sing Noël" is Point of Grace's fifth seasonal set and their LifeWay Worship debut.
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Tue, Oct 17th 2017 08:00 pm
Fox Broadcasting Company will team up with iHeartMedia on the new music competition series "The Four: Battle for Stardom." FOX, home to seminal music-infused series such as "Glee," "Empire" and "Star," will work with iHeartMedia, with its more than a quarter billion monthly listeners in the U.S., to support auditions, assist in the search for talent, and boost the careers of artists throughout the run of the competition.
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Mon, Oct 16th 2017 07:45 pm
St. Peter R.C. Church was filled with parishioners Sunday, as the congregation celebrated a Mass of thanksgiving and dedication of almost $2 million worth of renovations.
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