Tue, Oct 25th 2016 06:00 pm
This past Friday, Country Music Hall of Fame members The Oak Ridge Boys paid tribute to their friend and collaborator, Johnny Cash, at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 21st annual "Music Masters" at Playhouse Square's State Theatre in Cleveland.
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Tue, Oct 25th 2016 06:00 pm
As many as a third of patients admitted to the U.S.' best hospitals have experienced harm as part of their care. That astounding 2005 statistic is often cited to underscore the alarming need for improvement in health care. More recent studies have found patient safety problems may be responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths per year.
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Tue, Oct 25th 2016 05:55 pm
Twenty-one years ago to the day, Maine-born Travis Roy took his first steps onto the ice as a D-1 Boston University hockey freshman. He never could've anticipated that, just 11 seconds later, his life would be forever changed.
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Tue, Oct 25th 2016 02:35 pm
A small change on paper made a big difference Monday, as the Village of Lewiston Historic Preservation Commission approved a modified request by Hastings Lewiston Inc. to subdivide the property at 460 Center St. Commissioners voted 4-0 to grant a certificate of appropriateness, and to move the concept along to the Planning Board.
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Tue, Oct 25th 2016 09:35 am
Classic and creative images of Halloween horror line the first floor of the historic Frontier House as part of the Artisan's Edge annual haunted home.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2016 05:00 pm
On Saturday, Nov. 5, Old Fort Niagara will present "French Heritage Day" through a series of interactive and educational activities for the public. The programs will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and will convey the influence and impact of the French on Niagara's early history, from 1726-59.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2016 04:25 pm
The Wheatfield Lion's Club is holding its first meat raffle. The event will take place Saturday, Nov. 5, at the American Legion Post 1451, 6525 Ward Road in Wheatfield.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2016 04:25 pm
Angelo Morinello, candidate for the 145th Assembly District, has have received the endorsement of the Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. of New York State. ABC's Empire Chapter is the leading voice for free enterprise in New York's construction industry.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2016 03:25 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team recalled goaltender Linus Ullmark from the Rochester Americans (AHL).
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Mon, Oct 24th 2016 03:25 pm
In a joint effort to combat the opioid crisis and raise awareness about the drug abuse issues facing local communities, State Sen. Rob Ortt, local officials and community organizations held a local kickoff Monday for the national Red Ribbon Campaign, the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2016 01:55 pm
The Buffalo Chapter of Girl Develop It (GDI Buffalo) will once again host the region's only all-women hackathon, "GDI Hacks powered by AT&T," and has expanded it based on the popularity of last year's event.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2016 10:20 am
The Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation is looking for volunteers to wrap gifts at its giftwrap booth this holiday season. The booth is located inside the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls and is open during all mall hours, including holiday hours.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2016 10:15 am
43North - the $5 million startup competition -announced award-winning entrepreneur and Buffalo native Megan Smith will speak during 43North's finals million-dollar round and awards celebration, held at Shea's Performing Arts Center at 6 p.m. Oct. 27.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2016 10:00 am
A reconfigured academic minor at Niagara University focuses on the study of the diaspora of African-descended people and cultures.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2016 10:00 am
Hilbert College will host a Communications Career Expo at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, in West Herr Atrium on campus.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2016 10:00 am
The St. Jude Shrine of Lewiston will hold its annual basket auction and craft and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. A variety of theme baskets, mega baskets, unique crafts, holiday gifts and bake goods will be featured.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2016 10:00 am
AAA Western and Central New York is hosting a job fair this week for candidates interested in roadside assistance and truck driver positions, as well as customer service representative positions.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2016 10:00 am
The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline is now $2.22 per gallon, down 2 cents from last week. The New York state average is $2.37 per gallon, up 1 cent from last week. A year ago, the state average was $2.36.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2016 10:00 am
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month all November at all Seneca Resorts & Casinos. To kickoff the celebrations, Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino will host a Haudenosaunee community social from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, in the Seneca Niagara Event Center.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2016 07:00 am
The Wheatfield Lion's Club will hold its first meat raffle Saturday, Nov. 5, at the American Legion Post No. 1451 at 6525 Ward Road, Wheatfield. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the raffle begins at 7 p.m.
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Sat, Oct 22nd 2016 06:00 pm
On a cold, damp Friday night at George Vetter Stadium in North Tonawanda, the Lumberjacks survived a fight from the Iroquois Chiefs, defeating them 20-16.
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Sat, Oct 22nd 2016 10:40 am
The Suneel's Light Foundation has announced the fourth annual "Suneel's Celebrity Gala" will be held from 6-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, in the grand ballroom of Salvatore's Italian Gardens, 6461 Transit Road, Depew. The "Dancing with the Stars"-inspired event will feature six well-known local celebrities from across Western New York showcasing their dancing prowess in a head-to-head competition.
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Sat, Oct 22nd 2016 09:00 am
The St. Stephen Altar Society will hold its annual basket raffle and bake sale Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22 and 23. The event will take place Saturday before and after 4:30 p.m. Mass and Sunday all morning, with drawings at 1 p.m. A "Bargains Galore" rummage sale table is part of the event as well.
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Sat, Oct 22nd 2016 09:00 am
Trinity United Methodist Church will hold its annual Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22.
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Sat, Oct 22nd 2016 07:30 am
The Niagara University communication studies department instills drive within its students.
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Sat, Oct 22nd 2016 07:30 am
"Roam the Region," siring on the Our Schools Channel (OSC-TV 21), features Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce members and to bring awareness to the area.
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Sat, Oct 22nd 2016 07:00 am
The Youngstown Business and Professional Association showed off its newly completed signpost located at the intersection of Main, Lockport and Water streets.
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Sat, Oct 22nd 2016 07:00 am
The 12th annual Lewiston Tour of Homes will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, and Sunday, Dec. 4.
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Sat, Oct 22nd 2016 07:00 am
The Village of Youngstown Recreation Department invites area residents to its annual Halloween parade and party on Saturday, Oct. 29. The event begins at the Youngstown Red Brick Village Center, 240 Lockport St.
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Sat, Oct 22nd 2016 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston is facing some very tough choices as the budget season moves along.
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Sat, Oct 22nd 2016 07:00 am
Grand Island Professional Women's Chapter, New York State Women Inc., has organized the Forum on Domestic Violence/Abuse when it learned that Grand Island is ranked No. 1 in Erie County towns and villages for domestic violence arrests.
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Sat, Oct 22nd 2016 07:00 am
Artwork created by survivors of domestic violence will serve as the centerpiece of an Oct. 27 event at Niagara University's Castellani Art Museum called "Surviving...Thriving: A Journey of Healing through Art." A welcome reception will be held at 5 p.m. and the exhibit will continue through 9 p.m.
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Sat, Oct 22nd 2016 07:00 am
Festive hayrides, crafts and games will be offered at this year's Town of Wheatfield Youth Halloween Party.
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Sat, Oct 22nd 2016 07:00 am
The Town of Niagara will host its free "Halloween Week" youth festivities from Wednesday, Oct. 26, to Friday, Oct. 28, at the Calvin K. Richards Senior/Youth Center, 7000 Lockport Road, in Veterans Memorial Community Park.
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Sat, Oct 22nd 2016 07:00 am
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School will host old-fashioned paper and $1 board bingo from 2-4 p.m. Saturdays in the school's cafeteria, 520 66th St. Funds raised will benefit students.
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Sat, Oct 22nd 2016 07:00 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston's October program is titled, "The Great Gorge Railroad and the Lewiston Station." The event will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah fellowship hall, 915 Oneida St., Lewiston.
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Sat, Oct 22nd 2016 07:00 am
The Historical Society of North German Settlements in Western New York is hosting its annual German harvest dinner and mini basket auction at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the St. James Fellowship Hall, 2437 Niagara Road, Wheatfield.
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Sat, Oct 22nd 2016 07:00 am
The Oliver Street Merchants Association is preparing for its first NT Craft Mob, which will take place from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Project 308 Gallery on Oliver Street.
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Fri, Oct 21st 2016 09:40 pm
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara recently welcomed a new addition to the Kimberly Woodruff Memorial Nature Trail at 2510 Niagara Falls Blvd., Wheatfield.
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Fri, Oct 21st 2016 09:25 pm
Nov. 1 is the official start of the 2016-17 winter season for the Grand Island Highway Department.
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