Fri, Oct 12th 2012 11:25 pm
Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel will host a fall job fair on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Seneca Niagara Events Center in Niagara Falls. Recruiters will be available to meet with job-seekers for 50 available part-time, full-time and casual positions.
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Fri, Oct 12th 2012 09:30 pm
USA Network's hit comedy series "Psych" returns for its much-anticipated seventh season on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, at 10 p.m., with 16 new one-hour episodes.
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Fri, Oct 12th 2012 09:30 pm
Risky behaviors among 16- and 17-year-old drivers involved in fatal crashes increased when teen passengers were present, according to a study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. With motor vehicle crashes ranking as the leading cause of death for teens, AAA is calling on parents to get involved and stay involved as their teens learn to drive.
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Fri, Oct 12th 2012 09:25 pm
Facing a cancer diagnosis is difficult enough; worrying about how to get to treatments shouldn't be a concern. "Road to Recovery" is an American Cancer Society service program that provides transportation for cancer patients to their cancer life-saving treatments and home again. Volunteer drivers are urgently needed across Western New York.
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Fri, Oct 12th 2012 09:20 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, Oct. 1, to Sunday, Oct. 7, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 101 response calls during this period.
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Fri, Oct 12th 2012 09:15 pm
St. Peter's R.C. School in Lewiston has recently participated in Jumpstart's Read for the Record, which is an annual reading celebration in the U.S. that highlights the need for a quality early education by mobilizing adults and children to set a record for the largest shared reading experience.
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Fri, Oct 12th 2012 06:00 pm
The Grand Island Vikings swimming and diving team beat North Tonawanda 126-42 in the last home meet at the GIHS natatorium.
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Fri, Oct 12th 2012 06:00 pm
The good news is Grand Island is still undefeated in Class A of Federation football.
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Fri, Oct 12th 2012 05:20 pm
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Fri, Oct 12th 2012 05:20 pm
Seventy students at Connor Middle School will present another musical based on a popular children's book this week.
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Fri, Oct 12th 2012 05:20 pm
The Grand Island Board of Education began its meeting rotation through various district buildings last Monday at Eco Island nature center on Staley Road.
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Fri, Oct 12th 2012 05:15 pm
Robert Rogers will present "Live a Life of No Regrets" at St. Stephen R.C. Church, 2100 Baseline Road, on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m.
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Fri, Oct 12th 2012 05:15 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office responded to 154 calls from Sept. 29 to Oct. 5. Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island.
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Fri, Oct 12th 2012 05:10 pm
The Grand Island Golden Age Club will hold its annual Holiday Happenings on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Fri, Oct 12th 2012 05:00 pm
The Rev. Paul E. Robinson anticipates nice weather for Sunday's Community Response to Overcoming Poverty Walk at 1 p.m. at Beaver Island State Park.
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Fri, Oct 12th 2012 05:00 pm
On Saturday, Oct. 6, Grand Island Fire Co. firefighters, medics and cadets reported to fire headquarters for their annual state of readiness inspection by Fire Chief Kevin Koch, who was assisted by line officers as well as Town Supervisor Mary Cooke.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 09:05 pm
Judges assigned categories: Simon Cowell to mentor groups; Demi Lovato, young adults; L.A. Reid, over 25s; and Britney Spears to mentor teens.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 09:05 pm
NBC will pack more punch to its "Knockout" rounds of "The Voice" by airing two-hour original episodes on back-to-back nights on Monday, Oct. 29 (8 p.m.), and Tuesday, Oct. 30 (8 p.m.), for a total of four hours of "Knockouts" that week.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 08:35 pm
New York State Assembly Candidate Bob Restaino, D-Niagara Falls, held a press conference Thursday to refute what he called negative campaigning tactics by his opponent, Assemblyman John Ceretto. Restaino predicted voters will reject what he called his opponent's "filthy character assassinations."
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 03:40 pm
Local fire companies welcome the community to tour firehalls and share meals this October.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 02:05 pm
Town of Niagara Supervisor Steve Richards and Deputy Supervisor Marc Carpenter show a hubcap painted with the town's bicentennial logo, which was sent to the town by Dottie Farrell of Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 02:00 pm
It started in the late 1970s in an old pickup truck parked on the side of the road. Sisters Ann and Mary Jo Goodman would drive up from their parent's farm in Wilson and sell produce roadside at the same Wheatfield location, which now houses Goodman's Farm Market.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 02:00 pm
The Wheatfield Farmers Market will celebrate its final Wednesday appearance for the season on Oct. 17 with another "Magic in the Market" event. Wheatfield magicians Rob and Carol Allen will keep youngsters entertained while parents shop for fall's bounty.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 12:50 pm
In its ongoing efforts to assist practices in utilizing technology to improve the quality and coordination of patient care, HEALTHeLINK recently recognized the achievements of 59 primary care practices, including five in Niagara County, that have reached Patient Centered Medical Home certification from the National Committee for Quality Assurance by using Western New York's clinical information exchange.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 12:40 pm
Join the Pizazz Hair Salon in supporting the fight against breast cancer from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, at 8962 Porter Road, Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 12:30 pm
St. Johnsburg and Adam's volunteer fire companies visited St. John Lutheran School recently to promote Fire Safety Month. Students were reminded of some key fire safety tips such as stop, drop and roll, practicing home fire drills, and to never hide when there is a fire.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 08:55 am
The Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education recognized a number of students at its Oct. 3 meeting. Among them was Zora Raglow-DeFranco who has been named as a Commended Student in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 08:55 am
In the race for the 27th congressional district, Democrat incumbent Rep. Kathy Hochul and the Republican candidate, former Erie County Executive Chris Collins, will debate live at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, from the WNED Studios in downtown Buffalo.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 08:50 am
October means pumpkins, and there's plenty of local spots to pick out the perfect specimen for carving or decorating.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 08:50 am
With last week's results in from the 2013 Army Cadet Command Accessions Board, Niagara University's ROTC program continues to extend its distinguished record of achievement.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 08:50 am
On Wednesday, the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency approved an application for assistance submitted at its September board meeting by JSK International Corp., the company that is restoring the historic Hotel Niagara in Niagara Falls.
In other business, the NCIDA board of directors approved the agency's 2013 budget.
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Wed, Oct 10th 2012 07:00 am
The Erie Canal Discovery Center, 24 Church St., Lockport, is sponsoring a Krolick's chicken barbecue (dine in or take out) on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or when sold out. The meal includes a half chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, roll and butter. Tickets are $9.50 presale and $10 on the day of the event.
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Wed, Oct 10th 2012 07:00 am
Former Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly appeared on WBBZ-TV's "Sports Rap-Up" Tuesday night. When host Bob Koshinski asked about his role in keeping the Bills in Buffalo when ownership changes hands, Kelly did not mince words.
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Wed, Oct 10th 2012 07:00 am
Video entered in national competition to determine best 'Pink Glove Dance' video.
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Wed, Oct 10th 2012 07:00 am
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents "Eileen Ivers' An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas" on Friday, Dec. 14, at 8 p.m. (one performance only).
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Wed, Oct 10th 2012 07:00 am
The Lake Ontario counties of Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Cayuga and Oswego, the town of Greece and the City of Oswego are jointly undertaking an update and expansion of the regional harbor dredging management plan, which was completed in 2000. Two public meetings will be held to review preliminary findings and receive public feedback.
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Wed, Oct 10th 2012 07:00 am
Kaley Cuoco, star of CBS's "The Big Bang Theory," will return to host the People's Choice Awards 2013, live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 (9 to 11 p.m.), on the CBS Television Network.
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Wed, Oct 10th 2012 07:00 am
From Nov. 8 to 18, Neil Simon's farce "Rumors" will be presented at Niagara University. The production will be directed by adjunct speech professor Amanda Lytle Sharpe.
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Tue, Oct 9th 2012 11:45 pm
Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson told co-host Bob Koshinski that the offense should share in the responsibility for the 45-3 loss against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday. Jackson also noted how his role as team captain is pivotal as the team stays on the West Coast to prepare for the Sunday matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.
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Tue, Oct 9th 2012 11:45 pm
Construction work will require a toll lane closure at the North Grand Island Bridge, the New York State Thruway Authority announced Tuesday.
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