Fri, Jun 19th 2015 08:10 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined Friday by Commissioner of Senior Services Randy Hoak and enthusiastic seniors at the BFNC Moot Senior Center on High Street in Buffalo to honor Mrs. Ruby Palmer Godefrey as "Senior of the Month" for June.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2015 05:30 pm
The Niagara Frontier Country Club is teaming up with the Western New York Chapter of The First Tee to present a junior golf program this summer for youth ages 5-18. Over the course of seven consecutive Fridays (June 26 through Aug. 14), participants will receive instruction from PGA golf professionals Daniel Antonucci, Matt Clark and Frank Garcia, while also learning valuable life lessons.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2015 05:30 pm
For the past three weeks, five grad students from five colleges have been working on the installation of five different outdoor art projects around the Village of Lewiston's state park.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2015 05:10 pm
Hi. I'm Jill Keppeler, and I'm the new editor of the Niagara-Wheatfield/North Tonawanda Tribune.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2015 05:00 pm
Even as the Aquarium of Niagara marks its 50th anniversary, plans are afoot to bring the venerable local institution into its future.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2015 05:00 pm
Two pieces of history are docked at the Erie Basin Marina, 329 Erie St., Buffalo through early June 24.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2015 05:00 pm
As their 20th year as the organizers of the Kids Fishing Derby in Tonawanda approaches, John and Kate White still have the same goal they did back when it all started.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2015 05:00 pm
The Town of Niagara board voted unanimously Tuesday night to establish a policy banning smoking and tobacco use in town public recreation areas such as playgrounds, playing fields and parks.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2015 05:00 pm
The Miracle League of Western New York kicked off its fourth year at Veterans Park on Grand Island June 7 with its biggest opening day ever.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2015 04:55 pm
The Town of Grand Island was one of four municipalities that received certificates of accomplishment for earning the Erie County Environmental Management Council's Environmental Excellence Award for projects each has completed.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2015 04:35 pm
The first celebration marking the 125th anniversary of Old St. Stephen R.C. Church took place Sunday as dozens of couples married there renewed their vows.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2015 04:35 pm
Approximately 200 members of the Grand Island Teachers' Association and its supporters picketed before Monday's Board of Education meeting.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2015 04:35 pm
Deal Realty is coming to Center Street.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2015 04:00 pm
GATHON INC. will host the annual Gathering at the Heart of Niagara Saturday, June 20, in parking lot No. 3 on Goat Island, Niagara Falls State Park.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2015 03:00 pm
Summer is the time for hot dogs, hamburgers, barbecue ... and ice cream!
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Fri, Jun 19th 2015 12:40 pm
Artpark launched its 2015 "Tuesday in the Park" summer concert series June 16 with Widespread Panic. Canadian alt-rockers Three Days Grace performed the next night as part of the "Coors Light Wednesdays" concert series.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2015 12:40 pm
Next week on "The Chew," celebrity chefs Mario Batali, Michael Symon and Carla Hall, entertaining expert Clinton Kelly and health and wellness enthusiast Daphne Oz welcome the following guests:
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Fri, Jun 19th 2015 12:40 pm
Haseley Family Chiropractic celebrated a grand opening and ribbon-cutting Thursday with family, friends, the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce and Niagara County Legislator Chairman William Ross.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2015 12:35 pm
The New York State Senate has passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Rob Ortt, R-C-I-North Tonawanda, that would ensure wounded veterans get the medical services they need after serving our country. The bill (S.5943) would cover the cost of prosthetic devices for members of the armed forces who suffered injuries while on active duty.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2015 12:30 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has been designated as a children's health home by the New York State Department of Health. This designation permits Niagara Falls Memorial to provide care management services to eligible children throughout Niagara County.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2015 12:30 pm
Bello Boutique, a new women's accessory store in Sanborn, celebrated its grand opening and ribbon-cutting with the Sanborn Business & Professional Association and Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2015 12:30 pm
With busy summer travel season right around the corner, many families are planning to hit the road with their families - and that, of course, means their four-legged family members, too. To ensure safe travels for everyone, it's important to take heed of a very real pet travel safety issue: pets and distracted driving.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2015 12:30 pm
Ten of the country's best home cooks will get a once-in-a-lifetime chance to compete against world-class chefs when NBC's high-stakes culinary game "Food Fighters" returns for season two Thursday, July 2 (8-9 p.m. ET).
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Thu, Jun 18th 2015 06:20 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced Terry Murray and Dave Barr were hired as assistant coaches to serve on head coach Dan Bylsma's coaching staff.
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Thu, Jun 18th 2015 06:20 pm
As the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce was preparing for the design of its annual visitors guide, staffers decided to look beyond the stock photos in their files and asked the public to provide images for a chance to design the cover.
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Thu, Jun 18th 2015 06:20 pm
The Erie County Department of Social Services is encouraging eligible residents to apply for the summer food service program.
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Thu, Jun 18th 2015 06:20 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team will hold its annual summer development camp from July 6-12 at First Niagara Center. This will mark the fourth year in a row the ice will be installed during the summer and the development camp will be held at the home of the Sabres.
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Thu, Jun 18th 2015 06:15 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto joined a bipartisan effort to pass legislation that would better protect college students from sexual assault by implementing stricter procedures and policies at every college and university in New York.
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Thu, Jun 18th 2015 06:15 pm
New York State Senate Joint Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction Co-Chair Sen. Rob Ortt and his Senate colleagues passed a bill Wednesday that would help put more drug dealers behind bars for selling dangerous synthetic drugs.
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Thu, Jun 18th 2015 06:15 pm
With summer a mere days away, this is the perfect time to spice up the grilling season for those interested in more than the traditional favorites like burgers and hot dogs. Tops Friendly Markets has ideas to take a different spin on summer cookouts.
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Thu, Jun 18th 2015 06:15 pm
Sit down with a friend in a quiet restaurant and begin talking, just before the dinner crowd's arrival. Business is slow at first, but picks up quickly - just like the sound level. Music plays, glasses clink, servers discuss specials. Discussions are everywhere, colliding and competing with the other noises.
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Thu, Jun 18th 2015 06:15 pm
The Taste of Buffalo, presented by Tops Markets, celebrates 32 years of showcasing culinary delights from all over Western New York this summer.
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Thu, Jun 18th 2015 06:15 pm
Chef Roger Mooking returns to Cooking Channel with the hottest season yet of "Man Fire Food," premiering Tuesday, July 14 (8 p.m. ET).
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Wed, Jun 17th 2015 05:00 pm
A wild and adventurous new restaurant has come to Niagara Falls. Rainforest Cafe opened its doors to the public earlier this month. I recently decided to venture forth through the indoor jungle in search of an appetizing meal.
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Wed, Jun 17th 2015 04:40 pm
When JoAnn Falletta renewed her contract as Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra music director, it inspired one board member to issue a challenge to the community.
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Wed, Jun 17th 2015 04:35 pm
A unanimous Niagara County Legislature chose to honor its longest-serving chairman by naming a newly acquired county building after him the day after he leaves office, with a top county lawmaker hailing the departing presiding officer as "a great leader ... and a friend."
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Wed, Jun 17th 2015 04:30 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has been awarded a four-year, $1.15 million state grant to launch a new service to holistically address the health and social needs of women and their families.
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Wed, Jun 17th 2015 04:30 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team hired Adam Mair and Krys Barch as player development coaches.
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Wed, Jun 17th 2015 04:25 pm
Four of Black Willow Winery wines continued their winning streak this year at the 2015 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition, the 2015 Los Angeles International Wine Competition and Beverage World's 6th annual BevStar Awards.
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Wed, Jun 17th 2015 04:25 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, continues to advocate for pets in New York, and helped pass legislation that would allow restaurant owners to permit dogs to join their owners at outdoor dining areas.
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