Fri, Mar 25th 2011 03:55 pm
A last-minute decision to put a Corporate Bowl team together turned into a $3,000 profit for four Grand Island High School students.
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Fri, Mar 25th 2011 06:00 am
Western Door Playhouse is presenting the world premiere of "The Job Musical" at 8 p.m. March 25-26 and April 1-2 and at 2:30 p.m. March 27 and April 3.
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Thu, Mar 24th 2011 03:00 pm
The population of Niagara County is 216,469.
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Thu, Mar 24th 2011 12:50 pm
A controversial land transfer in the Village of Lewiston was not unconstitutional.
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Thu, Mar 24th 2011 12:30 am
Niagara County Legislator Gerald K. "Butch" Farnham, R-Lockport, announced he will retire from the Niagara County Legislature when his term ends on Dec. 31.
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Thu, Mar 24th 2011 12:25 am
Kelsey L. Wright, the 15-year-old Niagara County girl reported missing late Wednesday afternoon, was found Wednesday evening and returned home.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 05:50 pm
At 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, Kelsey L. Wright was reported missing by her mother. The 15-year-old was last seen in the Wheatfield/North-Tonawanda area at about 5 p.m. on Monday, March 14. She was wearing a dark-hooded sweatshirt and a pair of jeans.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 12:25 pm
The world famous Niagara Falls will be dark from 8:30 until 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, in honor of Earth Hour, a global initiative aimed at drawing attention to the issue of climate change. The event urges the turning off all non-essential light by individuals, businesses and organizations around the world.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 12:00 pm
Turner Classic Movies will remember the life and career of two-time Academy Award-winning actress and beloved humanitarian Elizabeth Taylor on Sunday, April 10.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 11:50 am
NBC announced that "The Paul Reiser Show," a new comedy series starring Reiser ("Mad About You," "Aliens"), will premiere on Thursday, April 14 (8:30-9 p.m. ET).
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 11:45 am
"Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience," which celebrates the life and music of his father, the legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, heads to the University at Buffalo at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 9. Tickets are $41.50 and $31.50.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 11:35 am
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents singer-songwriter Brian McKnight on Wednesday, July 13, at 8 p.m.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 11:20 am
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 11:00 am
For the second straight year, the Club Managers Association of America's Student Chapter of the Year resides on Monteagle Ridge. Niagara University's student chapter of the CMAA topped more than 50 other colleges and universities from throughout the country to receive the prestigious annual award at the association's National Conference in Orlando, Fla., on Feb. 25. Niagara's chapter also was presented with the Club of the Future Award during the event.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 09:00 am
Filmmaker Carvin Eison will present his film, "Shadows of the Lynching Tree," at Niagara University on Wednesday, March 30, at 6:30 p.m. in Dunleavy Hall Room 127.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2011 06:35 pm
Marcel Vigneron, the "bad boy" of the kitchen on "Top Chef," is back with a brand new series, "Marcel's Quantum Kitchen," and looking forward to television audiences seeing a different side of his personality.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2011 06:30 pm
With the growing popularity of food television and its "foodie" followers, BTS asked Marcel Vigneron, chef and star of "Marcel's Quantum Kitchen," if it's essential for today's aspiring master chefs to appear on screen. Or, is it enough to just master the ins and outs of cooking?
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2011 03:10 pm
The Committee for Mayor Terry Collesano will sponsor a reception and birthday celebration for the Village of Lewiston mayor on Tuesday, April 5. The event runs from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Lewiston Village Pub, 840 Center St.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2011 03:10 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital will present a series of programs in April as part of its "Health For All Seasons" health education program and event series.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2011 03:10 pm
The Niagara County Federation of Republican Women will honor former Judge Kathleen Wojtaszek-Gariano as the organization's 2011 Woman of the Year on Saturday, the federation announced Tuesday.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2011 03:10 pm
The Castellani Art Museum presents 'Through Polish-American Eyes: The Art of Alice Wadowski-Bak." The event takes place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, on the Niagara University campus. It includes traditional foods and music.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2011 03:10 pm
On Saturday, April 30, the Friends of Niagara University Theatre will host the 26th annual Friends of Niagara University Theatre Gala including a 4 p.m. production of the comic Gilbert and Sullivan opera, "The Pirates of Penzance," at the Leary Theatre within the Elizabeth Ann Clune Center for Theatre, Clet Hall.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2011 03:10 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, on Tuesday denounced a plan that would place a new tax on every firearm currently owned by New Yorkers and establish a levy on future firearm purchases. Ceretto called Senate bill S.2994 an egregious attack on the Second Amendment and demanded that lawmakers from both parties defeat the legislation.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2011 03:00 pm
Eddie Friel, an expert-in-residence in Niagara University's College of Hospitality & Tourism Management, will be a keynote speaker during the 64th annual Canadian Museums Association Conference taking place April 11-15 in London, Ontario.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2011 03:00 pm
Linda Roscetti, center, a resident of New York City who is an artist and clinician, recently donated one of her paintings of an Italian village to the Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence for display.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2011 02:55 pm
Tops Xpress officially opened Monday morning in the Village of Lewiston.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2011 02:55 pm
Rivershore Inc., in partnership with The Family & Friends Down Syndrome Association of Niagara, held events Monday to promote the sixth annual World Down Syndrome Day. The keynote speaker was renowned musician Sujeet Desai. The instrumentalist, who has performed around the world and with performers including Kenny G., spoke on how individuals with Down syndrome lead happy, productive and meaningful lives.
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Sat, Mar 19th 2011 09:05 am
NBC's primetime investigative series "Dateline" was in Niagara County earlier this week to film segments for a spring episode. Members of the team stayed in Lewiston, at the Barton Hill Hotel & Spa.
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Sat, Mar 19th 2011 09:00 am
Eager to expand her women's clothing boutique in size and clientele, Angel to Apple owner Jamie Symmonds relocated. At 451 Center St., Angel to Apple is now just three blocks down from its former location.
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Sat, Mar 19th 2011 09:00 am
On Monday, April 18, the Porter Highway Department will hold a town-wide brush pickup. It will continue through Tuesday, April 19.
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Sat, Mar 19th 2011 09:00 am
The Lewiston-Porter School District is facing a 4.2 percent increase in its 2011-12 budget that in normal times would not be a major problem. However with New York state calling for a reduction in state aid to Lew-Port of $2.3 million, the increase will have to be made up within the district. Lew-Port's proposed budget for 2011-12 is $41,779,619, up $1,684,961 from 2010-11.
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Sat, Mar 19th 2011 09:00 am
It was an active work session of the Lewiston Town Board this past Monday, with town planning and projects the main areas of discussion.
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Sat, Mar 19th 2011 09:00 am
Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Lewiston Rotary Club host the 29th annual Shaw Festival Garden Party and Theatre Event on Friday, May 20, at the Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queens Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. This year's event showcases the classic musical "My Fair Lady."
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Sat, Mar 19th 2011 09:00 am
Western Door Paranormal will present an evening of ghostly fun on Saturday, March 26, at 7 p.m. at the Lewiston Opera Hall, 732 Center St., Lewiston.
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Sat, Mar 19th 2011 12:35 am
Proposals to modernize Artpark's outdoor amphitheater were muted by a handful of residents who say the performing arts venue is more trouble than it's worth.
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Sat, Mar 19th 2011 12:30 am
Artpark has outgrown its space, and it's time to expand.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2011 11:15 pm
The Barton Hill Hotel & Spa is still closed following a fire Monday afternoon at the 78-room Village of Lewiston inn. Owner Diane Finkbeiner said her business is "performing safety and maintenance checks in the best interests of ... staff and guests." She said her hope is that the Center Street hotel will reopen as soon as possible.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2011 07:15 pm
Saturday, March 19, is the celebration of St. Joseph's Day at the Winery at Marjim Manor, 7171 E. Lake Road, Appleton.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2011 06:35 pm
The Lewiston Choraleers will present an Easter cantata, "Footprints in the Sand: A Journey to the Cross and Beyond," by Joseph Martin, at five area churches on April 15, 16, 17 and 23. The specific dates, times and church sites of the performances are as follows:
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Fri, Mar 18th 2011 06:25 pm
The Niagara University Student Government Association announces critically acclaimed British R&B singer/songwriter Jay Sean will perform in the university's Gallagher Center on Friday, April 1, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the event.
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