Fri, Feb 24th 2012 08:50 am
Wednesday night's snow coated the trees white, as shown above at Woods Creek near Buckhorn State Park on Grand Island.
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Fri, Feb 24th 2012 08:45 am
Grand Island customers of First Niagara Bank will see their branch move a half-mile up Grand Island Boulevard in the spring.
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Fri, Feb 24th 2012 08:45 am
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year awards banquet is April 26.
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Thu, Feb 23rd 2012 09:50 am
Comedian and actor Seth Meyers will perform this Thursday, Feb. 23, at 8 p.m. in the Kiernan Center at Niagara University. Meyers is currently the head writer for Saturday Night Live and hosts its news segment Weekend Update. Meyers will be performing his stand-up comedy on Thursday night.
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Thu, Feb 23rd 2012 07:05 am
Wheatfield residents were able to see the 64-gallon recycling totes and Modern Disposal Service's natural gas-powered truck.
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Thu, Feb 23rd 2012 07:00 am
The Ransomville Volunteer Fire Co. will hold its 15th Daytona 500 Party on Sunday, Feb. 26, at the firehall, 2525 Youngstown-Lockport Road, Ransomville.
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Thu, Feb 23rd 2012 07:00 am
The Town of Niagara Highway Department is busy enhancing its safety equipment to perform better on the roads.
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Thu, Feb 23rd 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara-Wheatfield junior varsity and varsity girls basketball players were big winners off the court, raising more than $1,000 for the American Cancer Society.
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Thu, Feb 23rd 2012 07:00 am
The Cancer Services Program of Niagara County will sponsor a free colorectal cancer risk assessment Monday, March 5, from 9 to 11 a.m., in the lobby of DeGraff Memorial Hospital, 445 Tremont St., North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Feb 23rd 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara County Patriots will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at the Wheatfield Community Center, 2790 Church Road, Wheatfield.
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Thu, Feb 23rd 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara Wheatfield Board of Education will hold a budget workshop at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the West Street Elementary School, 5700 West St., Sanborn. The meeting will be conducted in the Sugar Maple Pod-Music Room 182.
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Thu, Feb 23rd 2012 07:00 am
Town of Niagara Supervisor Steve Richards expects to have more information on the transfer of former U.S. Army property on Porter Road to the town after attending a conference with military officials next week.
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Wed, Feb 22nd 2012 09:20 pm
On Sunday, Feb. 26, Hollywood rolls out the red carpet for the most glamorous event of the year, the 84th Academy Awards. To help fans mark Hollywood's biggest night with a celebration of their own, Oscar.com has launched its official party blog, www.oscar.com/partyblog, with everything needed to throw the "Ultimate Oscar Sunday Viewing Party." Highlights include:
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Wed, Feb 22nd 2012 09:00 pm
A new interim director and a veterinarian have been appointed at the SPCA of Niagara, as the facility struggles to get back on track after charges of mismanagement and excessive euthanasia of animals.
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Wed, Feb 22nd 2012 05:05 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, and State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-I-Newfane, today welcomed the news that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will be transferring the 235 drums from the LeRoy Superfund site to a hazardous waste facility in Michigan. The materials had previously been destined for Lewiston before Maziarz and Ceretto intervened.
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Wed, Feb 22nd 2012 02:10 pm
In the spirit of Lent, NU continues its annual tradition of inviting the campus community to participate in "Operation Rice Bowl." Operation Rice Bowl is Catholic Relief Services' Lenten solidarity program.
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Wed, Feb 22nd 2012 01:20 pm
Infertility, diabetes, back pain, shingles, eating disorders, disc problems, depression, arthritis. These are a few of many health problems that can consume a person's daily life. And while these ailments are daunting, there may be a solution to resolve some of the associated aches and pains: acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine and Rehab Center is a comprehensive, alternative treatment center in Amherst. Owner Dr. Lisa Zhou, a licensed acupuncturist in New York and Georgia, is National Certification Commission on Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine certified. She says acupuncture is not painful, but rather effective and contributes to good health.
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Wed, Feb 22nd 2012 01:10 pm
From March 22 through April 1, Niagara University Theatre will present the delightful Shakespearean classic, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," directed by Doug Zschiegner, associate professor/associate director of NU Theatre. Young lovers, powerful spirits and a troupe of thespians all collide in a forest in this contemporary production of the most magical romantic comedy in the history of the English language.
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Wed, Feb 22nd 2012 01:10 pm
TBS has extended the popular late-night series "Conan" through April 2014, demonstrating the network's solid commitment to the Emmy-nominated show and its host, Conan O'Brien.
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Wed, Feb 22nd 2012 11:15 am
Lewiston's new Sea Scout troop will offer free sailing lessons to young adults (ages 14-20) on the tall ship "The Black Pearl." Those interested in getting more details about this program are invited to call Captain Amanda Alexander at 716-698-8399. Or, readers can attend an open house at the Red Brick Municipal Building, 145 N. Fourth St., at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23.
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Wed, Feb 22nd 2012 11:10 am
Modern Disposal Services of Model City and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority celebrated the opening of a compressed natural gas fueling station at the company's headquarters today.
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Wed, Feb 22nd 2012 10:55 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will honor nine businesses and individuals at the annual Chamber Awards Gala on Friday, June 8, at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston.
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Wed, Feb 22nd 2012 07:00 am
At the Junior League of Buffalo, our community impact is focused on families at risk. It is from this focus area that all of our work grows.
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Wed, Feb 22nd 2012 07:00 am
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School will hold an open house from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 29. All future seventh and eighth grade students, as well as those students entering or currently in grades nine through 12 who may be considering attending NC, are encouraged to attend and learn about the catholic education continuum and the many opportunities available to students.
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Tue, Feb 21st 2012 11:30 pm
The Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees approved development plans for The Brickyard Pub & B.B.Q. and Brio Pizzeria & Restaurant at Tuesday's monthly meeting. The owners of both eateries intend to add a second-floor patio to their respective businesses.
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Tue, Feb 21st 2012 11:25 pm
Village attorney says town can't replace Al Soluri.
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Tue, Feb 21st 2012 11:10 pm
Niagara County lawmakers gained insights into the Niagara County Center for Economic Development's 2012 economic development strategies Tuesday night in Lockport, as the county's two top economic development officials laid out a bold strategy for the county and its largest city.
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Tue, Feb 21st 2012 11:00 pm
On Monday, staff members at the Niagara Falls Memorial Primary Care Center celebrated the one-year anniversary of the center's opening in Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Feb 21st 2012 03:10 pm
State University of New York Empire State College will hold public information sessions about its associate and bachelor's degree programs at its Niagara Frontier Center, Appletree Business Park, 2875 Union Road, Cheektowaga, on:
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Tue, Feb 21st 2012 03:10 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced four lifeguard exams scheduled in the Niagara Region for the 2012 season.
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Tue, Feb 21st 2012 11:35 am
With the regular season coming to an end, the Niagara University women's basketball team is preparing to make some noise in the upcoming Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament.
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Tue, Feb 21st 2012 11:05 am
On Feb. 3, "Woman in Black" opened in theaters, starring former "Harry Potter" icon Daniel Radcliffe.
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Tue, Feb 21st 2012 11:00 am
Buddy Valastro, star of TLC's "Cake Boss" and "Kitchen Boss," demonstrated Italian-cooking to a sold-out crowd at the Seneca Niagara Casino Events Center on Saturday, Feb. 18.
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Tue, Feb 21st 2012 11:00 am
Located in the center of Allentown, Allen Street Hardware provides an excellent taste of original American cuisine, a wide variety of beer and wine and, of course, all that jazz.
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Tue, Feb 21st 2012 10:55 am
Found in the heart of Niagara Falls, The Como Restaurant has prided itself on serving classic Italian cuisine for more than 80 years. Today the restaurant succeeds in doing just that, but for a price.
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Tue, Feb 21st 2012 10:55 am
The longtime rivalry between Canisius and Niagara continued Thursday night at Dwyer Arena on the campus of Niagara University. It was a large crowd that witnessed the Niagara Purple Eagles defeat the Canisius Golden Griffins 4-2.Niagara got off to a fast start with a quick goal from Giancarlo Iuorio 54 seconds into the game, and 3 minutes later Isaac Kohls gave Niagara a 2-0 lead.
Niagara got off to a fast start with a quick goal from Giancarlo Iuorio 54 seconds into the game, and three minutes later Isaac Kohls gave Niagara a 2-0 lead.
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Tue, Feb 21st 2012 10:50 am
As the A/W 2012 season commences in New York, MAC Cosmetics' team of international artists and creative masterminds was in position for an unforgettable season of makeup artistry.
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Tue, Feb 21st 2012 10:45 am
Dub step pioneer Rusko performed in front of a packed house at Buffalo's Town Ballroom on Feb. 14. The show was sold out for weeks, making the energy and expectations high, as couples and friends crowded into the theater for an alternative Valentine's Day celebration.
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Tue, Feb 21st 2012 10:00 am
Buffalo is a city with plenty to do. The Town Ballroom, located at 681 Main St., holds many low priced events and concerts. The First Niagara Center is the home of the Buffalo Sabres, Bandits and bigger concerts.
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Tue, Feb 21st 2012 10:00 am
Marty Party is coming to Soundlab on Tuesday, Feb. 21, along with Perceptor and Papi Chulo.
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