Fri, Nov 6th 2020 09:20 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced the ribbon-cutting for the Buffalo Black Achievers Museum. Located on Jefferson Avenue on the city's East Side, the museum will provide a permanent home for exhibitions and archival resources designed to enlighten, educate, motivate and inspire visitors with its focus on notable African Americans - both past and present - who built Buffalo and are planning the city's future.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 09:20 am
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn on Thursday announced jury and bench trials will resume in Erie County Court and State Supreme Court starting next week as part of the phased reopening of in-person court procedures.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 09:20 am
Mayor Robert Restaino announced the New York State Health Department's approval for the Niagara Falls City School District as a COVID-19 testing site.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 09:05 am
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Niagara County Department of Health has instituted new safety protocols for its next scheduled rabies clinic. The event is to be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 14, at the City of Niagara Falls Train Station depot at 825 Depot Ave. West. Enter from Main Street.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 08:55 am
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski on Thursday announced Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order extending the period that expired driver's licenses are still valid until Dec. 3.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 08:30 am
Following part one of NFP's Center Street construction series - which highlighted the plaza among other construction projects - the development at Center, North Eighth and Onondaga streets was repaved in the area of building No. 1.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 07:30 am
The Niagara County SPCA is the recipient of funds from a Halloween celebration in North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 07:20 am
At 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, VFW Downriver Post 7487 will conduct its annual Veterans Day ceremony at the "Circle of Honor" monument at Academy Park.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 07:10 am
A late-May fire left Lewiston without its modern-day crown jewels, the Brickyard Pub & BBQ and Brickyard Brewing Company, for the summer months.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 07:10 am
Mondays are normally a day of virtual learning for all students in the hybrid model. With the Veterans Day holiday on Wednesday, there will be no virtual day this week. Hybrid students in the green group will be on campus on Monday and Tuesday, while students in the white group will be on campus Thursday and Friday. The district will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 07:10 am
As Western New Yorkers know, not every industry reemerged from "New York State on PAUSE" when Gov. Andrew Cuomo placed the region in phase four reopening.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 07:10 am
"Marty" G. Bobak entered eternal life surrounded by his wife and children on All Saints Day, Nov. 1, 2020.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 07:10 am
Fred Stoddard of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Grand Island, entered into rest on Oct. 28, 2020.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 07:00 am
In honor of Veterans Day, the Fort Niagara Officers Club will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday.
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Fri, Nov 6th 2020 07:00 am
Niagara County Community College will participate in its second annual Day of Giving on Tuesday, Dec. 1.
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Thu, Nov 5th 2020 09:20 am
Speaking to the press Wednesday afternoon, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz provided a grim update on the coronavirus spread.
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Wed, Nov 4th 2020 05:25 pm
The Kiwanis Club of Lewiston recently began its year with a focus on two subjects that seem to be in the media far too often.
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Wed, Nov 4th 2020 05:15 pm
The New York Coalition For Open Government, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to transparency in government, is calling upon Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and the Erie County Health Department to release more COVID-19 information to the public.
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Wed, Nov 4th 2020 10:20 am
Shurmatz Counseling LCSW, PC, a Cheektowaga-based counseling practice, is introducing a new monthly training series titled "Therapists Helping and Nourishing Knowledge Sharing" (THANKS).
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Wed, Nov 4th 2020 08:55 am
Republican Congressman Chris Jacobs is claiming victory in New York's 27th congressional district. He leads former Town of Grand Island supervisor and Democrat Nate McMurray by an unofficial margin of about 93,500. (202,252 votes cast to 108,715).
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Wed, Nov 4th 2020 07:00 am
West Herr Auto Group President and CEO Scott Bieler presents Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center with a brand-new van configured for patient transportation to make services at Memorial more accessible.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2020 05:10 pm
Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday issued an alert to New Yorkers who voted by absentee ballot to inform them of their rights under New York state's new "notice and cure" law.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2020 05:10 pm
ABC and dick clark productions announced Monday that Oscar- and Emmy-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actor, writer and producer Taraji P. Henson will host the 2020 American Music Awards (AMAs) live on Sunday, Nov. 22 (8 p.m. ET/PT), on ABC. In her AMA hosting debut, Henson will take the stage to usher in music's hottest night of the year, which will feature dynamic performances and moments representing music's vibrant community.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2020 03:45 pm
Owner John DePasquale of Industrial Services of NY Inc. presents a check for $2,000 to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center President and CEO Joseph A. Ruffolo and Lynn Wolfgang Catalano, executive director of the Memorial Medical Center Foundation.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2020 03:40 pm
On Nov. 20, Grammy-nominated band Building 429 will release their new Christmas project, "Hope Is Here." Continuing the band's tradition of delivering big songs with big emotion, the three-song EP offers a full choir and orchestra, heralding the traditional spirit of Christmas and seamlessly moving from reverence to joy.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2020 02:05 pm
Parkway Prime Steakhouse & Lounge is a casual steakhouse located in the DoubleTree by Hilton Niagara Falls. The restaurant is excited to introduce Brandon Benitez as the restaurant's new executive chef.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2020 12:00 pm
The Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity, located at Stella Niagara, will join more than 175 congregations of women religious in praying for peace for 24 hours on Election Day.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2020 10:30 am
On Wednesday, Nov. 11, the Town of Niagara Lions and Lioness Clubs are proud to again honor this nation's veterans with a very special ceremony at the newly constructed memorial in Veterans Memorial Community Park, 7000 Lockport Road.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2020 10:30 am
Across America, there are thousands of military veterans, spouses and transitioning service members looking to start their own businesses. These men and women are proven leaders, and we know that they make outstanding business leaders.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2020 10:30 am
Stella Niagara Education Park is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser through Nov. 25. It will earn funds based on the total weight of the pairs of gently worn, used and new shoes collected.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2020 10:25 am
The Scouts of Troop 833 visited our campus the other day in support of our continuing improvements to Five Senses Park.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2020 10:25 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston presents monthly programs for its members and the general public on the fourth Thursday of each month. HAL normally takes November and December off due to the holidays.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2020 10:25 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo spoke to the media on Monday, expressing concern about a possible coronavirus vaccine. He said:
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2020 10:20 am
The Erie County Department of Real Property Tax Services announced the postponement of the county's 2020 in rem auction due to COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2020 10:20 am
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) on Monday announced the launch of a new alcohol awareness campaign to caution people of the warning signs of excessive alcohol use, and where to go to get help. In addition to warning signs, the campaign will also help offer alternatives to using alcohol for stress management, at a time when the danger of excessive alcohol use is increased as a result of the pandemic.
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Tue, Nov 3rd 2020 07:00 am
It's been said there was no playbook for the coronavirus. Instead, health experts and elected leaders had to come up with better practices on the fly, test those ideas with research, and see what worked best to limit the viral spread and keep people healthy.
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Mon, Nov 2nd 2020 10:00 pm
Coronavirus stats for Nov. 2
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Mon, Nov 2nd 2020 07:05 pm
On Monday, ABC announced "The Chase," a heart-racing quiz show where three competitors must pit their wits and face off against the Chaser, a ruthless quiz genius determined to stop them from winning cash prizes. Each hour-long episode is a fast-paced battle of brain power, where contestants are challenged to think faster than they ever thought possible to answer up to 166 questions across all topics.
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Mon, Nov 2nd 2020 04:50 pm
Multigenerational family band We The Kingdom earned the prestigious title of New Artist of the Year at the 51st annual GMA Dove Awards. This marks the inaugural Dove Award win for the group, which performed its eight-week chart-topping hit, "Holy Water," on the official Dove Awards broadcast, which aired Friday evening on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN).
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Mon, Nov 2nd 2020 01:10 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced more than $328 million in home heating aid is now available for low- and middle-income New Yorkers who need assistance keeping their homes warm during the coming winter season. Applications are now being accepted for the Home Energy Assistance Program, which provides federal funding to assist homeowners and renters with their heating costs during the cold weather months.
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