Fri, Apr 18th 2025 07:00 am
Joanne Rayhill, 94, of Grand Island, was reunited in heaven with the love of her life, Dr. Edward A. Rayhill, on April 9, 2025, surrounded by the family who adored her.
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Fri, Apr 18th 2025 07:00 am
Monday's Lewiston Town Board work session included a number of items of interest for residents, including:
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 04:35 pm
CBS announced today the new cooking competition series "America's Culinary Cup" (working title) from acclaimed Emmy Award-nominated food expert Padma Lakshmi ("Top Chef," "Taste the Nation") has been ordered to series for the 2025-26 broadcast season. Lakshmi serves as creator and host and will executive produce alongside Susan Rovner.
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 02:05 pm
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this performance of "CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE" at Artpark on May 18 has been postponed until 2 p.m. Sept. 27. All tickets will be moved to the rescheduled date.
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 11:45 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is calling on organizations, municipalities, community groups, schools and individuals across New York to celebrate Arbor Day, coming up on April 25, by taking part in the state's "25 Million Trees by 2033" initiative. New Yorkers are encouraged to plant trees and record them in the newly launched "25 Million Trees Tree Tracker."
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 10:50 am
At its March 10 meeting, the Grand Island Central School District Board of Education honored the Class of 2025's top 10 graduates.
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 10:30 am
Youngstown Business and Professional Association members received updates on a number of local interest items at their spring dinner meeting held April 8 at the Youngstown Yacht Club.
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 10:00 am
Spring is here! Clean out your old electronics and bring them to the e-waste recycling collection event Saturday, May 3, hosted by the Town of Lewiston and Modern Disposal, in partnership with Sunnking.
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 09:55 am
Grand Island High School announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the third quarter marking period of the 2024-25 academic year.
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 09:50 am
A first-of-its-kind tax credit to give small businesses in Western New York some much-needed financial support is gaining momentum in Albany.
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 09:50 am
Grand Island High School announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the second quarter marking period of the 2024-25 academic year.
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 09:40 am
During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross asks donors to help keep the blood supply stable by making an appointment to give blood or platelets now. Type O blood and platelets are especially needed to ensure hospitals are fully stocked with lifesaving blood products this spring.
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 09:40 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center welcomes F. Lee Dutton, M.S., M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.O.G., to its expanding obstetrics and gynecology team. Dutton brings over two decades of clinical and academic experience, including service as an OB/GYN physician in military, academic and rural hospital settings.
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 09:40 am
At Tuesday's meeting, the North Tonawanda Common Council authorized the 2025 bond anticipation note (BAN) to fund 25 major improvement projects throughout the city.
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 09:40 am
The Buffalo Irish Genealogical Society will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Heritage Discovery Center, 100 Lee St., Buffalo. "Griffith's Valuation & Gathering of the Clans," a brief presentation by Donna M. Shine, will explain what the Griffith's valuation in Ireland is and how it can be used for genealogy.
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Wed, Apr 16th 2025 05:30 pm
Today, TIME reveals the 2025 "TIME100," its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The issue has five worldwide covers, each highlighting a member of the "TIME100": actor and producer Demi Moore, artist and entrepreneur Snoop Dogg, former tennis player and entrepreneur Serena Williams, singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, and co-founder and CEO of Google DeepMind Demis Hassabis.
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Wed, Apr 16th 2025 05:30 pm
Grammy-winning artist Chris Tomlin releases "You Are My King (Amazing Love) - Spotify Singles" as part of the first-ever "Spotify Singles" Easter campaign today - just days ahead of his sold-out Good Friday Nashville concert at Bridgestone Arena.
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Wed, Apr 16th 2025 05:30 pm
United Way of Greater Niagara will once again hold a fundraiser offering professional headshots.
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Wed, Apr 16th 2025 05:30 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced David Okolica, M.D., FACS, FASMBS, will join the hospital's surgical team and will begin seeing patients on May 1.
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Wed, Apr 16th 2025 05:30 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens announced its annual fundraiser will be celebrated in a brand-new way and in a new season: spring.
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Wed, Apr 16th 2025 05:30 pm
High blood pressure, often called the "silent killer," affects half of adults (47%) in the U.S. and remains a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke, according to the American Heart Association. To address this pressing health concern, the association launched the equity-focused hypertension initiative in Buffalo to improve heart health outcomes. The local effort is part of a nationwide effort.
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Wed, Apr 16th 2025 01:40 pm
Artpark's Cirque Festival will feature internationally acclaimed cirque troupe FLIP Fabrique and additional performers throughout Artpark's lower park (South Fourth Street entrance) from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17. This fun-for-all-ages festival combines multiple cirque performers and performances that Artpark fans have come to experience and love each summer in Lewiston.
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Wed, Apr 16th 2025 10:55 am
As part of Artpark's rich history of delivering opera to the region, "The Flying Dutchman" will be performed in the Mainstage Theater at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13.
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Wed, Apr 16th 2025 09:05 am
Shea's spotlight committee invites the community to help preserve the past, support the present, and build the future of Shea's Buffalo Theatre by picking up Weidner's Barbeque dinners between 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 30.
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Wed, Apr 16th 2025 09:05 am
Empire State Wrestling will return to Buffalo RiverWorks on Friday, May 16, with "Brawlfest 2025." As one of ESW's marquee events of the year, "Brawlfest" will feature the debut of GCW World Champion Effy, along with several other top independent national and local wrestling talent.
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Tue, Apr 15th 2025 04:40 pm
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Tue, Apr 15th 2025 02:25 pm
ECMC's Regional Center of Excellence for Transplantation & Kidney Care is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to comprehensive patient care. ConnectLife is Western New York's only organ, eye, tissue and community blood center.
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Tue, Apr 15th 2025 02:25 pm
During National Volunteer Week, the American Red Cross of Western New York is celebrating the selfless volunteers whose unwavering support make it possible for the humanitarian organization to assist people in need every day.
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Tue, Apr 15th 2025 02:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced applications are open to help low-income New Yorkers stay cool this summer through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).
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Tue, Apr 15th 2025 10:25 am
Multi-Platinum modern worship artist Phil Wickham released a brand-new song, "What an Awesome God," last Friday.
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Tue, Apr 15th 2025 10:10 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area are proud to announce a new strategic partnership that will strengthen the NFMMC Foundation, expand community outreach, and highlight the hospital's lasting impact in the Niagara Region and beyond through collaborative storytelling and marketing efforts.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 10:00 pm
As announced tonight on NFL Network's "Path to the Draft," 17 prospects are confirmed to attend the 2025 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light in Green Bay.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 09:15 pm
The HBO original "Harry Potter" series has cast six-time Emmy, two-time Tony Award, Olivier winner, and BAFTA and Oscar nominee John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore; Tony Award, Golden Globe and Olivier winner, and Oscar and Emmy nominee Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall; Emmy, Olivier, and BAFTA nominee Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape; and BIFA nominee Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. All will serve as series regulars.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 04:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced 13 state landmarks will be illuminated blue, white and red today to honor the victims of the Dominican Republic nightclub tragedy.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 04:00 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center joined MusicalFare Theatre, AnsariSaxon Productions, Second Generation Theatre, and Road Less Traveled Productions to announce an incredible lineup of shows headed to the Shea's 710 Theatre stage.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 04:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) have released a new package of three reports highlighting the importance of passing Hochul's proposal to streamline New York's discovery laws to protect the rights of crime victims.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 03:00 pm
The Lewiston Democratic Committee is set to honor James "Jimmy" Briggs, president of Niagara-Orleans Central Labor Council, as its 2025 Democrat of the Year, at a brunch to be held starting at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, April 27. In addition, Judith Keys will be recognized posthumously for her many years of dedication to the efforts of all Democratic candidates.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 02:00 pm
It's been a challenging year for many in our community facing price increases, tighter budgets and job cuts - and the need for Catholic Charities' services only continues to grow here in Niagara County. For more than 100 years, Catholic Charities has provided hope to our neighbors who may be struggling to make ends meet, or who are facing challenges impacting their health and well-being.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 01:45 pm
The University at Buffalo's "Slee Visiting Artist Series" presents the Grammy Award-winning "Passion for Bach and Coltrane" by acclaimed composer Jeffrey Scott on Friday, April 25 (7:30 p.m.), in Lippes Concert Hall, Slee Hall. This groundbreaking work is an eight-movement suite for wind quintet, string quartet, jazz trio and orator, featuring poetry by the distinguished A.B. Spellman, who will also serve as the evening's orator.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 01:30 pm
April is Sexually Transmitted Infections Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of sexual health and the steps to take to prevent STIs.
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