Fri, Feb 19th 2016 12:05 pm
The "Grimmster Endowment" at OSHU Doernbecher Children's Hospital has grown by $386,000, due to the success of the "Grimm Gala," which took place Saturday, Feb. 13.
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Fri, Feb 19th 2016 11:55 am
This season's new cast of "Dancing with the Stars" will be revealed live, Tuesday, March 8, exclusively on "Good Morning America" (7-9 a.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network.
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Fri, Feb 19th 2016 11:30 am
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Serving Erie County announced Gary Willoughby II would step into the role of executive director.
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Fri, Feb 19th 2016 10:50 am
Congressman Chris Collins today released the following statement announcing the U.S. Naval Academy's summer programs and encouraging all eligible high school students in New York's 27th Congressional District to apply:
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Fri, Feb 19th 2016 10:45 am
If you think your workspace is cramped, consider Frank Bright's for a moment.
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Fri, Feb 19th 2016 10:45 am
Based on the state's ongoing monitoring of New York's freshwater fish populations and discussions with anglers, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has identified potential changes to the fishing regulations and is seeking additional angler feedback.
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Fri, Feb 19th 2016 10:30 am
This year, the president of the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce, Eric Fiebelkorn, will chair the 50th annual Citizen of the Year Awards, Thursday, April 28, to be held at Byblos Niagara Resort & Spa, with the support of the entire Board of Directors participating in order to make it the best year ever.
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Fri, Feb 19th 2016 10:25 am
Fire Chief Matt Osinski reports Grand Island firefighters and medics handled five separate emergency incidents Monday, Feb. 15.
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Fri, Feb 19th 2016 10:25 am
Rich Gurbacki of Grand Island reports the Diaper Drive he conducted at St. Stephen R.C. Church has expanded off the Island.
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Fri, Feb 19th 2016 10:20 am
St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church will hold a spaghetti dinner fundraiser to support the youth in the Christian education program.
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Fri, Feb 19th 2016 10:20 am
"Conversation with Two Bishops: A Discover Sunday Event," will be co-hosted by Bishop Richard J. Malone of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo and Bishop R. William Franklin of the Episcopal Diocese of Western New York, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at St. Joseph Cathedral, 50 Franklin St., in downtown Buffalo.
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Fri, Feb 19th 2016 10:15 am
Kenneth R. Hoover entered into rest Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016.
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Fri, Feb 19th 2016 10:15 am
Beth and Eric Boron of Grand Island proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Caroline, to Michael Honsberger, son of Jodee and Paul Honsberger of Fairport, New York.
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Fri, Feb 19th 2016 10:15 am
Cheryl and Joseph Zito of Grand Island are excited to announce the engagement of their daughter, Nikki Ann, to Michael Jason Hattersley, son of Jackie and John Hattersley of Skaneateles, New York.
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Fri, Feb 19th 2016 10:15 am
Jennifer Mislin and Joseph Darin were married June 6, 2015, in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, at an outdoor wedding on the beautiful grounds of the Mansion of Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club in Brewster overlooking Cape Cod Bay. A reception followed in the historic Carriage House.
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Fri, Feb 19th 2016 09:50 am
Douglas A. Janese Sr., 62, of Lewiston, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo. Janese was serving as highway superintendent for the Town of Lewiston, a position he held for the past six years.
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Fri, Feb 19th 2016 09:50 am
Members of the 107th Airlift Wing, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, were presented with Valentine's Day cards Feb. 10 as part of the Erie County Legislature's "Valentine's for Vets" initiative.
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Fri, Feb 19th 2016 09:40 am
Ryan Bertini was an 8-year-old student at Ohio School, when he passed away in 2005 from several medical conditions he bravely fought throughout his life. In his honor, the Remember Ryan Foundation was created. It provides grant money in support the visual and performing arts in schools.
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Fri, Feb 19th 2016 09:40 am
The Town of Niagara Senior Program is introducing its Quilting Club, which meets Wednesdays from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Calvin K Richards Youth/Senior Center, 7000 Lockport Road.
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Fri, Feb 19th 2016 09:40 am
Couples, friends and families sipped local wines while sampling sweet desserts during the Niagara Wine Trail's first weekend of "Be Mine with Wine."
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Fri, Feb 19th 2016 09:35 am
It was a quick night for the North Tonawanda Common Council, which took care of some business after the snow was cleared away Tuesday. The bimonthly meeting was held in front of a small crowd on a night that saw many residents digging out from the day's storm.
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Fri, Feb 19th 2016 09:35 am
The Niagara County Central Rotary will hold its 20th annual Cabin Fever Antique Show and Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, at the Frontier Fire Hall, 2176 Liberty Drive, Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Feb 19th 2016 09:35 am
AccreditedSchoolsOnline.org, a leading resource for online learning and college accreditation information, ranked Niagara County Community College second in New York state for online learning.
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Fri, Feb 19th 2016 09:35 am
Acting North Tonawanda City Court Judge Shawn P. Nickerson formally announced his candidacy for chief judge of North Tonawanda City Court.
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Thu, Feb 18th 2016 06:25 pm
Qdoba Mexican Eats announced it will open its first Western New York location at the LaSalle Center on Military Road in Niagara Falls on Thursday, Feb. 25. Qdoba is a Denver-based fast-casual Mexican restaurant, known for its three-cheese queso and free guacamole.
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Thu, Feb 18th 2016 06:20 pm
A multi-year study to guide buck management in New York found deer hunters prefer to harvest older bucks and that further expanding mandatory antler restrictions is not warranted at this time, Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos announced.
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Thu, Feb 18th 2016 06:15 pm
NBC Sports Group presents coverage of the 2016 ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships from Taipei City, Chinese Taipei, this week, including coverage of the ladies' free skate this Saturday, Feb. 20 (4 p.m. ET), on NBC.
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Thu, Feb 18th 2016 06:15 pm
Oscar winners Morgan Freeman and John Legend have been added to the list of presenters along with J.J. Abrams, Sacha Baron Cohen and Henry Cavill for the 88th Oscars telecast.
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Thu, Feb 18th 2016 06:15 pm
Scrat, Manny, Sid, Diego and a few new friends from the blockbuster animated franchise "Ice Age" return for an hilarious, all-new holiday adventure, "Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade," airing Sunday, March 20 (7:30-8 PM ET), leading into "The Passion" (8-10 p.m. ET live) on FOX.
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Thu, Feb 18th 2016 06:10 pm
Coming to theaters nationwide Friday, Feb. 20, Sony Affirm's latest film, "Risen," receives a strong 4.5 out of 5 stars from Faith Driven Consumer, meaning the film is highly likely to resonate with the faith-driven consumer audience.
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Thu, Feb 18th 2016 06:10 pm
This year's "The Oscars Backstage" on Oscar.com, which is the ultimate second screen experience for fans watching the show, will be hosted by a multitalented group of TV personalities.
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Thu, Feb 18th 2016 06:10 pm
Word Worship artist Meredith Andrews is releasing her new album, "Deeper," available everywhere tomorrow, Feb. 19.
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Thu, Feb 18th 2016 05:45 pm
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. today announced a request for proposals was issued seeking a construction manager to oversee the design and construction of Explore & More Children's Museum.
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Thu, Feb 18th 2016 05:45 pm
USA Hockey will host its ninth annual Hockey Weekend Across America from Feb. 19-21. The weekend event is celebrated across the nation, and the Buffalo Sabres will participate this year by helping the officiating program coordinate a "Meet & Shadow the NHL Officials" event.
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Thu, Feb 18th 2016 05:45 pm
Marissa Ieraci-Tomlin, owner of Gemini's Closet Consignment Shop at 2027 Military Road, will hold a fundraising event for Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara on March 4 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and March 5 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
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Thu, Feb 18th 2016 05:30 pm
The Diocese of Buffalo, which has served the spiritual, pastoral and educational needs of Western New York for more than 150 years, today launched "Upon This Rock," a historic initiative to reshape and strengthen the funding of key ministries and programs of the church throughout the eight-county diocese.
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Thu, Feb 18th 2016 05:30 pm
Hillsong Young & Free will stream the premiere of its newest album, "Youth Revival" (Feb. 26) from the popular YouTube Spaces in Los Angeles on Feb. 23.
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Thu, Feb 18th 2016 02:25 pm
In the nearly 10 years since Adell opened Adell's School of Dance, her studio has developed a reputation for seamlessly tying together hard work and fun.
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Thu, Feb 18th 2016 11:00 am
HARBORCENTER today announced the winner of its online public art contest. Lewiston residents Thomas Paul Asklar and Matthew Sinclair Conroy have won the contest with a design that symbolizes the renaissance of Buffalo and the new beginning of the Queen City, while paying tribute to its past.
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Wed, Feb 17th 2016 02:50 pm
Another JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition finalist returns to Buffalo in 2016.
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