Sat, Jan 16th 2016 11:00 am
Episcopal Bishop William Franklin gave the Rev. Earle King of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church and four other priests the title of honorary canon at an evensong on Jan. 6 at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Buffalo.
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Sat, Jan 16th 2016 09:00 am
Two parishes are now working together as St. Peter and St. Bernard Roman Catholic Churches.
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Sat, Jan 16th 2016 07:05 am
The Town of Lewiston Highway Department will accept unwanted electronics for recycling on Saturday, Jan. 30. Items can be dropped off between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the highway garage, located at 1445 Swann Road.
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Sat, Jan 16th 2016 07:00 am
The boardroom in the Youngstown Red Brick building was swamped with people at Thursday's village meeting. The reason? Despite the fact this was the first meeting of the new year, old topics resurfaced.
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Sat, Jan 16th 2016 07:00 am
Representatives from the Army Corps Buffalo District provided the long-awaited details to area residents on the Corps preferred option to the Interim Waste Containment Structure at the Niagara Falls Storage Site.
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Sat, Jan 16th 2016 07:00 am
Cathleen Anderson, assistant vice president for enrollment management at Niagara University, has been appointed to serve on the board of directors for the National Catholic College Admission Association.
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Sat, Jan 16th 2016 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston held a relatively light session Monday. Newsmakers included long-awaited improvement work for the River Walk subdivision; revisions on a few reorganization items; a Lewiston Police Department award; and the announcement of a new citizens group organizing in the town.
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Sat, Jan 16th 2016 07:00 am
Kelsey Grammer talks about his return to the Broadway production, "Finding Neverland," and singer-songwriter Grace performs for the "LIVE" audience. In addition, "Shark Tank's" Daymond John gives advice for keeping your 2016 finances in order during "New Year, New You."
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Sat, Jan 16th 2016 07:00 am
The Erie County departments of health and emergency services, in conjunction with partners in local animal rescue, pet fostering networks, animal shelters and Western New York's pet-loving community, are joining forces to help dogs and cats get adopted into loving homes with the WNY Furtastic Pet Adopt-A-Thon.
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Sat, Jan 16th 2016 07:00 am
The Youngstown Business and Professional Association held its quarterly membership meeting Tuesday at Ray's Tavern on Lake Road in Porter.
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Sat, Jan 16th 2016 07:00 am
The Niagara History Center is taking applications to fill two student positions funded by the Grigg Lewis Foundation Workership Program at the museum this summer. The grant will support the student positions of a registrar assistant and an office assistant. Both staff will work from late May to mid-August, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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Sat, Jan 16th 2016 07:00 am
The Erie County Legislature will decide Jan. 21 whether or not to approve the applications of approximately 40 Grand Island farmers to be part of the Amherst Agricultural District. All approved applications will then be forwarded to the New York State Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets for certification.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2016 07:55 pm
Known for his dynamic live show, six-time Grammy winner TobyMac and K-LOVE/AIR1 will present the talent-packed, multi-artist "Hits Deep Tour," visiting over 25 markets this spring.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2016 07:50 pm
Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist Lecrae has released "Church Clothes 3," the highly anticipated third installment from his celebrated mixtape series. "Church Clothes 3" is available via Reach Records for digital purchase and streaming across all DSPs, including iTunes.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2016 07:45 pm
Wheatfield officials and residents gathered at the town community center Wednesday where National Fuel representatives held an information forum on a proposed natural gas dehydration facility near Liberty Drive.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2016 07:45 pm
NBC is set to premiere the new comedic alternative series "Little Big Shots" on Sunday, March 13 (8 p.m.). The show comes from two of the biggest names in comedy: executive producers Ellen DeGeneres and Steve Harvey.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2016 07:45 pm
U.S. Reps. Chris Collins, Brian Higgins and Louise Slaughter, along with John Cooper, chairman of the Niagara Military Affairs Council, today released the following comments after holding a press conference urging President Barack Obama to relocate the KC-135 tanker mission to the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station:
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Fri, Jan 15th 2016 07:40 pm
After a surprise digital EP release last fall, Crowder has debuted "Neon Steeple Extravaganza," an expanded edition of his widely acclaimed "Neon Steeple" (2014), available in retail stores today.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2016 01:45 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced three current players and one alumnus will shave their heads on Saturday, Feb. 20, as part of the "Bald for Bucks" program, which raises money for Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2016 01:35 pm
FOX has ordered the pilot "24: Legacy," a potential new series installment of the groundbreaking and Emmy Award-winning drama franchise most recently revived as the event series "24: Live Another Day."
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Fri, Jan 15th 2016 01:30 pm
FOX has ordered a new event series based on its hit series "Prison Break," it was announced today by Dana Walden and Gary Newman, chairmen and CEOs of Fox Television Group.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2016 11:20 am
The Erie County Legislature unanimously approved a local law designed to aid members of law enforcement in the recovery of stolen items sold to pawn brokers and second-hand dealers.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2016 11:10 am
Sandy Beach Yacht Club held its 2016 reception for new officers, Saturday, Jan. 2. Standing, from left: Italo Baldassarre, commodore; Dan Brown, vice commodore; Dave Krotz, rear commodore; and Alex Dzadur, fleet captain.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2016 11:00 am
Francis (Frank) P. Quinn, 72, of Grand Island passed away Jan. 10 at The Center For Hospice and Palliative Care in Cheektowaga after a short battle with lung cancer.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2016 10:50 am
The Town of Niagara Business and Professional Association will honor local businesses and community members at its annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the LaSalle Yacht Club, 73 S. 68th St., Niagara Falls. Admission is $40.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2016 10:40 am
Nussbaumer & Clarke Inc., one of the region's oldest engineering and land surveying firms, has recently realigned its top executives and transferred ownership.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2016 10:40 am
Errick Road Elementary School in Wheatfield will hold a fundraising basket auction 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5. The auction will be held at the school, 6839 Errick Road.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2016 10:15 am
In Wednesday's $1.58 billion, record-breaking Powerball jackpot, Lottery players in Erie and Niagara counties won $200,000 with four winning tickets sold for $50,000 each.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2016 09:50 am
Syfy has announced the premiere dates for the first season of "Hunters" and the second season of "12 Monkeys," both produced by Universal Cable Productions (in association with Valhalla Entertainment and Atlas Entertainment, respectively).
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Fri, Jan 15th 2016 09:50 am
For the first time in conference history, College Hockey America will hold the semifinal and final rounds of its conference tournament at a neutral site. Commissioner Robert DeGregorio has officially announced the 2016 CHA Tournament will be held at Buffalo's HARBORCENTER.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2016 09:25 am
Many high school and middle school students wonder how the material learned in many of their classes can be applied to the real world. Several technology teachers found the answer 20 years ago with a unique event called "Tech Wars."
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Fri, Jan 15th 2016 07:00 am
The third annual Greater Niagara Fishing & Outdoor Expo is set for Jan. 22-24 at The Conference and Event Center Niagara Falls, 101 Old Falls St. The event focuses on fishing and outdoor education and features the Western New York Fishing Academy, a series of more than 120 seminars given by regional experts in their fields.
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Fri, Jan 15th 2016 07:00 am
For many pet lovers, bringing a furry friend along on a shopping trip would be the perfect way to spend a day. While many big-name chain stores do have a "service dogs only" policy, you may be surprised to know a number of them will, in fact, allow you to shop with your shih-tzu or browse with your bulldog.
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Thu, Jan 14th 2016 05:30 pm
Now through "Oscar Sunday," Feb. 28, fans can visit challenge.oscar.com and use their individual Facebook accounts to login to "The Official Oscars Challenge" presented by Kohl's.
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Thu, Jan 14th 2016 03:55 pm
Acting District Attorney Michael J. Flaherty Jr. announced the formation of a domestic violence high-risk team in Erie County. The HRT is funded in part through a grant program authorized by the U.S. Department of Justice's office on violence against women.
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Thu, Jan 14th 2016 03:00 pm
The Buffalo Sabres Green Team today announced it will partner with the Amanda Hansen Foundation and hold a carbon monoxide detector drive during Saturday's home game against Washington. The effort is a part of Carbon Monoxide Awareness month.
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Thu, Jan 14th 2016 12:55 pm
The Erie Canal Discovery Center and Niagara History Center are seeking nominees for the 11th annual "Key to the Locks" award. This yearly honor recognizes a Niagara County citizen who exemplifies the community spirit or promotes the heritage or preservation of the historic Erie Canal.
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Thu, Jan 14th 2016 12:55 pm
After an unusually mild December, winter has finally arrived as icy winds and sub-freezing temperatures blanket much of the Northeast. The Firemen's Association of the State of New York has some helpful advice for New Yorkers withstanding the cold, and how to remain safe in the chilly months ahead.
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Thu, Jan 14th 2016 12:55 pm
Combine Erie Canal music with hot, homemade soup and you have a perfect Saturday, right?
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Thu, Jan 14th 2016 12:55 pm
The Fairgrounds, home of the Erie County Fair, will host the sixth annual WNY Farm Show Feb. 4-6. The event is hosted by the Erie County Agricultural Society, which continuously looks for ways to promote agriculture and education within the community it serves.
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