Wed, Apr 13th 2016 02:00 pm
A pair of projects designed by University at Buffalo architecture professors both received jury honors in an international awards competition that "honors the best of architecture worldwide."
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Wed, Apr 13th 2016 01:50 pm
Platinum-selling Hillsong UNITED received four Billboard Music Award nominations this week, earning in all Christian categories, including Top Christian Artist, Top Christian Album ("EMPIRES") and Top Christian Song, where both "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)" and "Touch The Sky" scored nods.
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Wed, Apr 13th 2016 01:50 pm
Teams from Mount St. Mary's Hospital and the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center played their third annual charity hockey game Friday, April 8, at a packed Hyde Park Ice Pavilion.
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Wed, Apr 13th 2016 01:45 pm
Snakes, lizards and Gila monsters play an important role in this year's David Chu Lecture presented by the University at Buffalo department of pharmaceutical sciences.
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Wed, Apr 13th 2016 12:05 pm
With the clock ticking down to the April 18 deadline, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today offered tips to the 2.5 million taxpayers who haven't yet filed their returns.
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Wed, Apr 13th 2016 10:50 am
Members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East approved a three-and-a-half-year collective bargaining agreement with Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center in balloting held Tuesday at the medical center.
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Wed, Apr 13th 2016 10:30 am
The Erie County Department of Senior Services' Retired & Senior Volunteer Program ("RSVP") has announced the spring 2016 University Express lifelong learning program is now accepting registrations from seniors interested in taking one or more of the classes being offered.
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Wed, Apr 13th 2016 10:30 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston's April program is "Aviation History on the Niagara Frontier - The Bell Aircraft Corp." John Percy will present a program on Larry Bell's aircraft challenges and accomplishments.
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Wed, Apr 13th 2016 10:20 am
Attention all senior citizens: The Town of Niagara Lions Club is hosting a free pancake breakfast for all seniors on Saturday, April 23.
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Wed, Apr 13th 2016 10:15 am
The University at Buffalo will begin telling its story worldwide in a more compelling and cohesive way with the launch Tuesday of a new identity and brand strategy for the institution.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2016 09:30 pm
Empire State Development today announced the next step toward establishing the Western New York Workforce Training Center, a new hub that will focus primarily on training for careers in the advanced manufacturing and energy sectors.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2016 09:30 pm
Legendary basketball play-by-play broadcaster Marv Albert returns to the Olympics to call Team USA men's basketball for the first time since the U.S. men captured gold in Atlanta in 1996. He will be joined by former NBA head coach and 1972 U.S. Olympian Doug Collins, and reporter Craig Sager, working his fifth consecutive Olympics for NBC.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2016 09:20 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team assigned forward Cal O'Reilly to the Rochester Americans (AHL).
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Tue, Apr 12th 2016 09:15 pm
State Sen. Rob Ortt, R-C-I-North Tonawanda, today announced the New York State Senate passed legislation on Monday that would provide volunteer firefighters with more health benefits as they continue to put their lives on the line to protect others.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2016 06:00 pm
Led by strong "Wednesday Night Rivalry" and "Sunday Night Hockey" viewership, the 2015-16 NHL regular season on NBCSN averaged 378,000 viewers to rank as the most-watched full regular season in network history, and the most-watched on cable since the 1993-94 season, according to data provided by The Nielsen Company.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2016 06:00 pm
The Buffalo Bills today announced the team agreed to terms with safety Colt Anderson and linebacker Lorenzo Alexander. In accordance with team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2016 02:40 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined by Beth Curtis, chairwoman of the Erie County Commission on the Status of Women, to draw attention to the issue of income inequality between genders and stridently call for the end of such discrimination.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2016 02:40 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto (D-Lewiston) supported a package of legislation Monday to help close the wage gap in New York. The passage coincides with National Equal Pay Day (April 12). The date symbolizes how far into the current year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2016 02:40 pm
Grammy-nominated MercyMe was honored with their eighth and ninth Billboard Music Award nominations Monday for the categories of Top Christian Artist and Top Christian Song for "Flawless." The nominations were announced live on ABC's "Good Morning America."
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Tue, Apr 12th 2016 07:00 am
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue will be present with adoptable dogs Sugar and Tillie from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at Pet Supplies Plus.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2016 07:00 am
Save the date: On Saturday, April 23, the Village of Lewiston will hold its annual spring cleanup.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2016 07:00 am
Water Street Landing is gearing up for the summer serving season. The Lewiston restaurant will hold a job fair from 2-4 p.m. Saturdays, April 16 and 30, at 115 S. Water St. Positions are available for the restaurant, marketing and construction.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2016 03:55 pm
Canisius College will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps with a 5k run on Saturday, April 23.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2016 03:50 pm
Chris Tomlin was honored today with nominations in every Christian category for the 2016 Billboard Music Awards, including Top Christian Artist, Top Christian Album for "ADORE: Christmas Songs Of Worship," and Top Christian Song for "Good Good Father."
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Mon, Apr 11th 2016 03:40 pm
Eight of the country's finest young BBQers cook it out in the first-ever battle to find the best kid grill master in the new primetime series "Kids BBQ Championship," premiering Monday, May 23 (8 p.m. ET/PT), on Food Network.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2016 03:10 pm
The regular deadline to submit entries for the 2016 Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting competition is 2:59 a.m. ET Tuesday, April 19. In November, as many as five $35,000 fellowships will be awarded to emerging screenwriters.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2016 03:10 pm
Olive Garden and the NFHS Network, the nation's leading high school sports media company, are teaming up to recognize team moms and the high school athletes they support. This partnership includes the launch of GoTeamMoms.com, which will serve as a resource and destination to recognize team moms.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2016 03:05 pm
The Coalition of Agencies in Service to the Elderly (CASE) will hold its 27th annual spring professional networking conference, "Shining the Light on Mental Health," from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 11.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2016 12:10 pm
With just under two weeks to go, more than 500 fire departments across New York have now signed up to participate in RecruitNY, which will take place on the weekend of April 23-24. RecruitNY is a major initiative designed to increase membership in volunteer fire departments across the state.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2016 12:10 pm
Grammy-nominated rock band RED has received its second RIAA gold certification for its album "End of Silence," which was the group's Essential Records debut.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2016 12:10 pm
The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning and the Western New York Stormwater Coalition are collaborating to promote water conservation and composting by making compost units and rain barrels available to local residents, helping to reduce stormwater runoff and promote home composting for more nutrient-rich soils.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2016 10:25 am
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz announced Monday Erie County anticipates ending 2015 with a positive budget variance of more than $18 million, which he said is the result of prudent budgeting, savings from cost containment, reductions in spending, and favorable results such as lower Medicaid costs stemming from provisions in the Affordable Care Act.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2016 10:00 am
Artpark welcomes country music legend and pop culture icon Dolly Parton in a special amphitheater concert event at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 12 (gates at 5:30 p.m.). Tickets ($77-$22) go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, April 15.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2016 09:45 am
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Flaherty Jr. announced his office will continue to be a leading resource for victims of domestic violence and their children after receiving funding for another year through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services and the federally funded Violence Prevention Services Act.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2016 09:05 am
This week, the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System joins public libraries in communities nationwide to celebrate dynamic changes that are happening in today's libraries. April 10-16 is National Library Week, a time to highlight the significant and changing role of libraries, librarians and library workers.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2016 09:00 am
The Buffalo Sabres announced Sunday the team assigned forwards Evan Rodrigues and Cole Schneider, and goaltender Linus Ullmark to the Rochester Americans (AHL).
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Sat, Apr 9th 2016 07:20 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team recalled goaltender Linus Ullmark from the Rochester Americans (AHL).
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Sat, Apr 9th 2016 07:10 pm
Local celebrities pitched in Saturday at the Home Assistance Referral Team benefit inside the Lewiston Event Center. The HART fundraiser featured live music and food, bowling and games for those in attendance.
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Sat, Apr 9th 2016 09:10 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto announced he supported a robust anti-poverty initiative for Niagara Falls in the 2016-17 state budget.
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Sat, Apr 9th 2016 09:00 am
Wild Kritters of Niagara County welcomes readers to its 10th annual basket raffle, to be held from noon until 5 p.m. Sunday, April 17, at the 3F Conservation Club, 904 Swann Road, Youngstown.
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