Tue, Mar 22nd 2022 10:15 am
The Erie County Agricultural Society has added an ACM award winner to this year's concert lineup on The Buffalo News Grandstand.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2022 10:15 am
On Friday, Carrie Underwood released her anticipated new single, "Ghost Story."
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2022 10:15 am
The countdown has begun for Hollywood's biggest night ... and "Live's" most glamorous morning! Fans everywhere are waiting for the curtain to rise on "Oscar Sunday," March 27, followed by the fan-favorite, star-studded annual "Live's After Oscar Show" on Monday, March 28.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2022 10:15 am
The Brothers of Mercy Wellness Campus has achieved a deficiency-free survey from the New York State Department of Health.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2022 10:15 am
New York Attorney General Letitia James and 1199SEIU President George Gresham on Monday called for stronger protections for nursing home workers who have been on the front lines of the pandemic for more than two years.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2022 10:00 am
The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning announced the first-ever WNY Earth Day Challenge, created by the department and partners to encourage residents to celebrate Earth Day by learning about the environment and taking actions locally. The challenge runs from March 21 through April 30 and features numerous ways for individuals and families to not only learn more about how their activities can help to protect the environment but also participate in environmentally aware programming.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 03:50 pm
Kleinhans Music Hall announced its annual fundraiser, "Rhythm and Brews," will take place from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16, in the Mary Seaton Room at the famed Buffalo venue. The event was originally scheduled for 2020, but was postponed due to the pandemic.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 03:50 pm
Show producers Will Packer and Shayla Cowan today announced the next wave of presenters to take the stage at the 94th Oscars. The star lineup includes Stephanie Beatriz, DJ Khaled, Jennifer Garner, H.E.R., Tiffany Haddish, Tony Hawk, Bill Murray, Elliot Page, Kelly Slater and Shaun White. The Oscars ceremony will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 27 (8 p.m. EDT), on ABC.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 01:55 pm
Niagara County Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced the arrest of a Starpoint Middle School student.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 01:40 pm
On Hollywood's biggest night, ABC News presents coverage of the 94th Oscars with two live preshows starting with the three-hour ABC broadcast of "On The Red Carpet Live! Countdown to the Oscars," Sunday, March 27 (1-4 p.m. EDT).
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 01:40 pm
The Buffalo History Museum will end its nearly eight-year run of "Inside Tim Russert's Office: If it's Sunday, it's 'Meet the Press.' " The last day for the public to view the Russert exhibit will be April 9.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 01:40 pm
St. Paul's Episcopal Church will host a day of prayer for Ukraine from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at 400 Ridge St., Lewiston.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 01:40 pm
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. met Monday and authorized an amendment to a contract that will allow for the continuation of the Queen City Bike Ferry, a popular summertime amenity that links Canalside and the Outer Harbor via the Buffalo River.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 01:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the State Liquor Authority is now accepting applications for new permits to allow craft beverage manufacturing businesses the ability to manufacture and sell alcoholic beverages while their liquor license is pending.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 01:40 pm
A new survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) finds that sentiment around business travel is shifting, with 77% of business travelers and 64% of employed Americans agreeing that it is more important than ever to bring back business travel.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 01:40 pm
Growing evidence suggests pregnancy complications could mean future health risks, particularly heart disease and stroke. The state Assembly and Senate took steps to reduce this by including measures that would extend the Medicaid postpartum coverage period from 60 days to 12 months in their proposed one-house budget bills that came out this week.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 10:00 am
The University at Buffalo has been selected by the Department of Defense (DoD) to lead a $7.5 million project to develop new concepts for precision testing of important qualities of semiconductor chips.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 08:50 am
At 5:30 a.m. Sunday, March 20, the Niagara County Communications Center received 911 calls reporting a vehicle on fire, north of the intersection of Upper Mountain Road and Shawnee Road.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 08:30 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.25, down 8 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.88. The New York state average is 4.37, down 8 cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $2.92.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 08:30 am
On Saturday, Gov. Kathy Hochul, after signing legislation expanding the Opioid Settlement Board from 19 members to 21 members, announced her two appointments to the board.
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Sat, Mar 19th 2022 02:50 pm
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office reported that, at 2:41 a.m. Saturday morning, Deputy Alex Hall was on patrol when he observed a vehicle that had been previously identified from several
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Sat, Mar 19th 2022 07:00 am
The Grand Island Rotary Club's 22nd annual Undie Sunday's two-week promotion was an overwhelming success, as a multitude of undergarments and socks were donated to Community Missions of the Niagara Frontier and the Buffalo United Afghan evacuee's welcome kits.
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Sat, Mar 19th 2022 07:00 am
When Grayson Shelp was in third grade at William Kaegebein Elementary School on Grand Island, he became interested in Mrs. Ells optional orchestra class. When asked to select a string instrument to learn that year, he was torn between the cello and string bass.
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Sat, Mar 19th 2022 07:00 am
The Grand Island Central School District's annual budget vote will be held on May 17, and the school district, along with the Board of Education, is preparing for that vote.
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Sat, Mar 19th 2022 07:00 am
Residents in the region are fortunate to share their environment with many species of wildlife, from birds to butterflies to mammals.
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Sat, Mar 19th 2022 07:00 am
During World War II, Island residents feared the town would be attacked by enemy planes. Because of that fear, people crawled through a trap door at the Grand Island's original Town Hall on Baseline Hall that led to the cupola, which was the highest point of the building.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2022 04:25 pm
Today, multihyphenate singer/songwriter Danielia Cotton releases her new album, "Good Day." The album is 11-tracks that take three decades of near misses, close chances, 40 feet from stardom, love, loss, and redemption through a blend of Motown, soul, gospel and rock 'n' roll.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2022 04:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced AML RightSource is expanding in Buffalo and will add an additional 363 employees to support the addition of new services and clients, resulting in a total Buffalo workforce of approximately 540 employees.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2022 03:50 pm
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball joined the Upper Hudson Maple Producers Association for the ceremonial first maple tapping of the season at Brower Road Sugarhouse, a New York State Grown & Certified maple producer, to promote the state maple industry and encourage New Yorkers to support local maple producers this season.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2022 03:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a significant expansion of Moog Inc. in Western New York, creating up to 500 new jobs in the local aerospace industry with the addition of new high-tech manufacturing equipment.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2022 02:25 pm
Show producers Will Packer and Shayla Cowan on Friday announced special musical performers for the 94th Oscars, airing live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 27 (8 p.m. EDT).
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Fri, Mar 18th 2022 02:25 pm
Mayor Austin Tylec said he was "honored" to issue the oath of office to newly appointed Chief of Police Keith T. Glass on Friday morning.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2022 02:00 pm
For the first time in eight months, there was an increase in number of homes newly listed for sale, according to the housing report released Friday by the New York State Association of REALTORS. NYSAR noted, "Despite the bump in new listings, overall housing inventory remains critically low."
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Fri, Mar 18th 2022 02:00 pm
Worship leader and songwriter Amanda Cook has announced the release of her forthcoming LP, "State of the Union" - and she is giving fans a taste of the new music with the track "While We Wait."
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Fri, Mar 18th 2022 01:25 pm
New York State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt on Friday stood at the Niagara Falls Airfield with local leaders to call on Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders to "restore vital funding" for military base retention in this year's state budget.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2022 01:25 pm
For homesteaders, fans of backyard chickens and kids across the state, it's a great day. The baby chicks have arrived once again at all CountryMax Stores.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2022 01:25 pm
The City of Buffalo Animal Shelter unveiled its new "PAWS Truck," a mobile adoption vehicle that will help shelter animals find their forever homes.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2022 01:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the availability of up to $1 million in funding for opioid treatment program providers to establish additional locations outside of their current facilities. This initiative is designed to help bring these services to currently underserved locations, and to address the growing need for OTP services across New York state.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2022 01:25 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will host a free community event at noon Wednesday, March 23, to recognize Colorectal Cancer Awareness and National GI Nurses & Associates Week.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2022 01:25 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Greenway Fund Standing Committee has announced eight new awards totaling approximately $2 million for beautification and improvement projects along the Buffalo and Erie County portion of the Greenway Trail.
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