Fri, Jan 13th 2017 06:00 pm
Judith Kohl passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2017 06:00 pm
Family and friends will have a chance to participate in a slew of activities at the second annual Wheatfield Winterfest, to be held from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Wheatfield Town Hall Complex.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2017 06:00 pm
Grand Island Central School District students continued their domination in technology competition Wednesday by winning the 21st annual Tech Wars competition at Niagara County Community College.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2017 05:55 pm
Since opening its doors in 1967, Louie's Texas Red Hots has proudly been serving its Sahlen's hot dogs, special sauce, Greek favorites and more.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2017 05:50 pm
New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County has been awarded $69,000 in funding for the Niagara County Farm to School program, which aims to increase the use of healthy, locally grown foods on school menus.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2017 05:50 pm
Cut-N-Shop Family Haircare owners David and Lindsey D'Avolio, along with stylist Nicole Syposs, hand over a check to Lisa LaTrovato of Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo during their annual holiday "Cuts for a Cause" fundraiser.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2017 05:50 pm
The woman whose vehicle struck and killed two teen pedestrians on Shawnee Road in August was found not guilty of reckless driving last week.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2017 05:45 pm
Kaoru (Yuriko) S. Willard passed away peacefully Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, John K. Willard.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2017 05:45 pm
On Jan. 6, everyone on Grand Island was invited to attend a free lasagna dinner at Trinity United Methodist Church. Some 40-50 Island residents came and enjoyed fellowship around dinner tables with Trinity members.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2017 05:40 pm
Volunteers from the Grand Island Golden Age Center visited Town Hall to sort tax bills and stuff envelopes, continuing a twice-yearly tradition.
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Thu, Jan 12th 2017 02:40 pm
North Tonawanda Alderwoman-at-Large Catherine Schwandt announced she will be resigning from her elected position with the city to pursue a full-time opportunity with the New York Power Authority. Schwandt's resignation will be effective Feb. 1.
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Thu, Jan 12th 2017 02:40 pm
Two experienced nurse practitioners have joined the primary care staff at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Thu, Jan 12th 2017 02:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, has been selected to serve on the House of Representatives committee on ways and means, the oldest committee in Congress - dating back to late 1700s. Higgins and his colleagues are tasked with the critical responsibility of directing and overseeing federal tax policies.
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Thu, Jan 12th 2017 02:35 pm
The Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy graduated its 63rd class during a ceremony held Jan. 11 at Niagara University's Castellani Art Museum.
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Thu, Jan 12th 2017 02:35 pm
Joseph Cecconi, a native of Youngstown, competed on Team USA for the 2017 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Hockey Tournament in Montreal. He was one of 23 players from around the U.S. who competed, and brought home the gold by defeating Team Canada in a final 5-4 shootout victory on Jan. 5.
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Thu, Jan 12th 2017 09:00 am
Niagara University's annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will include a plethora of activities, the centerpiece of which is a keynote address by the late civil rights leader's youngest daughter, Dr. Bernice A. King.
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Wed, Jan 11th 2017 05:15 pm
This week, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello, R-Niagara Falls, was officially assigned his committees for the 2017-18 legislative session.
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Wed, Jan 11th 2017 05:10 pm
Members of the former Niagara Falls Area Board of Realtors recently met socially at Wine on Third in downtown Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Jan 11th 2017 03:00 pm
As Flight 3407 families attend Senate confirmation hearings considering the next secretary of transportation, Congressman Brian Higgins stood on the House of Representatives Floor stressing the need to maintain the flight safety improvements the families sought, achieved and Congress approved.
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Wed, Jan 11th 2017 02:45 pm
Emmy Award winner Andy Cohen ("Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen") will host "Love Connection," a new one-hour series that amps up the original hit dating show for today's audiences. FOX has ordered 15 episodes of the new unscripted series.
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Wed, Jan 11th 2017 02:45 pm
Grammy-, Golden Globe- and Academy Award-winning actor and musician Jamie Foxx is set to host "Beat Shazam," a unique and interactive game show in which teams of two race against the clock and each other as they attempt to identify the biggest hit songs of all time.
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Wed, Jan 11th 2017 02:25 pm
As part of its initiative to bring awareness to diabetes, Mount St. Mary's Hospital will host a "Taking Charge of Your Diabetes" class on Tuesday, Jan. 24. The daylong (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) class will be conducted by diabetes educator Megan Kosmoski, R.N.
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Wed, Jan 11th 2017 02:25 pm
Restaino Reddien LLP will host a free estate-planning seminar from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at Cornerstone Federal Credit Union, 721 Center St., Lewiston. The event is open to the public.
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Wed, Jan 11th 2017 02:25 pm
Niagara County has reactivated foreign trade zone No. 34. To find out what this means for area businesses or trade partners, the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency along with the Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce, will host a free symposium at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the Vantage Center, 6311 Inducon Corporate Drive, Sanborn.
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Wed, Jan 11th 2017 02:20 pm
Congressman Chris Collins (R-NY-27) and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) have introduced the Family Farm Relief Act of 2017, legislation to move the H-2A agricultural visa program from the Department of Labor to the Department of Agriculture to better meet the unique labor needs of farmers and agricultural businesses.
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Wed, Jan 11th 2017 11:10 am
The Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday announced the team will once again offer Sabres Report Card Nights, presented by NY's 529 College Savings Program, on Friday, Jan. 20, against the Detroit Red Wings and Saturday, Feb. 4, against the Ottawa Senators. Both games are scheduled for 7 p.m.
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Wed, Jan 11th 2017 11:10 am
2016 was another record-breaking year for Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
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Wed, Jan 11th 2017 09:10 am
The anxiety many men experience after being diagnosed with prostate cancer may lead them to choose potentially unnecessary treatment options, researchers from the University at Buffalo and Roswell Park Cancer Institute report in a new study.
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Wed, Jan 11th 2017 09:05 am
Starting with the upcoming spring semester, SUNY Erie Community College students traveling between their three Western New York campuses will be a lot more identifiable.
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Wed, Jan 11th 2017 08:50 am
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Tuesday proposed completing the Hudson River Valley Greenway and Erie Canalway trails by 2020 to create the Empire State Trail, the largest state multiuse trail in the nation.
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Tue, Jan 10th 2017 08:55 pm
Four members of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will perform during services in several East Side churches in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and to raise awareness of the BPO's new diversity council.
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Tue, Jan 10th 2017 08:55 pm
The National Hockey League announced the full roster of players as well as the head coaches for the 2017 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend, which will be held Jan. 28-29 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.
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Tue, Jan 10th 2017 08:50 pm
Touting an impressive resume as both a highly accomplished actress and world-class dancer, Jenna Dewan Tatum will serve as host and advocate for the competitors on NBC's new dance competition series "World of Dance."
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Tue, Jan 10th 2017 08:50 pm
Bassmaster Elite Pro Mark Menendez of Paducah, Kentucky, will join an impressive cast of speakers at the Greater Niagara Fishing and Outdoor Expo to be held Jan. 20-22 at the Conference and Event Center Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Jan 10th 2017 08:45 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday announced the team recalled goaltender Linus Ullmark from the Rochester Americans (AHL).
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Tue, Jan 10th 2017 08:45 pm
Applications for the 2017 Native American handicraft sales permits are now available for the summer season at Niagara Falls State Park.
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Tue, Jan 10th 2017 08:40 pm
Coming off the heels of his recent critically acclaimed tour, Tony and Emmy Award-winning comedian Billy Crystal sets his sights on Fallsview Casino Resort this April, promising an evening of hilarious stand-up, storytelling and unpredictable moments.
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Tue, Jan 10th 2017 08:40 pm
NBC Sports presents a classic Metropolitan Division clash on "Wednesday Night Rivalry" this week, when Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals host Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins this Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN.
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Tue, Jan 10th 2017 08:40 pm
New York State Sen. Rob Ortt, R-C-I-North Tonawanda, on Tuesday was named as a member of the Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications. Temporary President of the state Senate and Majority Leader John Flanagan announced the committee assignments during the afternoon legislative session.
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Tue, Jan 10th 2017 08:00 pm
The morning after Hollywood's biggest night, "LIVE with Kelly" will keep the glamour of the Oscars alive with "LIVE's After Oscar Show," airing in national syndication at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27. Joining Kelly Ripa as guest co-host will be Ryan Seacrest.
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