Mon, Sep 19th 2016 04:30 pm
For decades, scientists thought acetylcholine was the only neurotransmitter responsible for controlling how muscles and nerves are wired together during development.
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Mon, Sep 19th 2016 04:10 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority will receive $468,566 from the Federal Transit Administration to support "Go Buffalo Mom." The program will assist low-income, high-risk pregnant women in the City of Buffalo reach medical appointments and improve prenatal care.
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Mon, Sep 19th 2016 03:30 pm
Budder Siddiqui, M.D., has joined the staff of Mount St. Mary's Hospital as an infectious disease specialist.
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Mon, Sep 19th 2016 03:20 pm
Niagara Hospice is recruiting volunteers to attend the next hospice volunteer training scheduled for 5 p.m. Oct. 4-5.
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Mon, Sep 19th 2016 03:20 pm
Niagara University's Office of Academic Affairs announced the selection of two distinguished faculty teaching award winners during an event held Sept. 8.
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Mon, Sep 19th 2016 11:30 am
A program directed by Buffalo State's computer information systems department was cited by the White House for its commitment to advance President Barack Obama's "Computer Science for All" initiative.
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Mon, Sep 19th 2016 11:30 am
Each year, the Mighty Niagara Half Marathon attracts runners from around the world. Participants will travel from China, Egypt, Australia, Europe and across Canada and the U.S. for the race.
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Mon, Sep 19th 2016 11:00 am
The University at Buffalo School of Law is celebrating the success of the most ambitious fundraising campaign in the school's history, announcing that the seven-year "Campaign for UB School of Law" has reached its $30 million goal.
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Mon, Sep 19th 2016 10:55 am
Canisius College will host the fall 2016 conference of the Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania Chapter of the U.S. Fulbright Association from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, in Science Hall located at the corner of Main Street and Jefferson Avenue.
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Mon, Sep 19th 2016 10:40 am
KeyBank today officially unveiled the newly renamed home of the Buffalo Sabres, KeyBank Center. The bank acquired the naming rights to the former First Niagara Center in connection with parent company KeyCorp's acquisition of First Niagara Financial Group this year.
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Mon, Sep 19th 2016 10:25 am
The Niagara Falls Country Club recently broke ground on a multimillion-dollar renovation project.
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Sat, Sep 17th 2016 11:05 am
Superintendent of Grand Island Schools Dr. Brian Graham enjoyed meeting the public in his first meet-and-greet as much as the public enjoyed meeting him.
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Sat, Sep 17th 2016 11:00 am
Progress continued on the expansion of the DeGlopper Memorial with a deed transfer of neighboring property to the Pfc. Charles N. DeGlopper Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9249.
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Sat, Sep 17th 2016 07:00 am
Get outside and enjoy two fall festivals showcasing the Niagara River Region.
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Sat, Sep 17th 2016 07:00 am
The primary mission of the Lewiston Police Explorers program is to mentor and expose young adults between the ages of 14 and 21 to leadership, community service, and the field of law enforcement.
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Sat, Sep 17th 2016 07:00 am
Funding to cover Lewiston Family Ice Rink operations for the coming holiday season now appear uncertain as winter approaches.
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Sat, Sep 17th 2016 07:00 am
The first Village Open in about five years took place Tuesday, Sept. 13, with 25 golfers playing nine holes of golf at Beaver Island State Park.
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Sat, Sep 17th 2016 07:00 am
Councilman Mike Madigan said this week he anticipates a public meeting will be held soon regarding what is called option 4 of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation's West River Connector Trail project.
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Sat, Sep 17th 2016 07:00 am
The 13 celebrities get ready to dance to some of their favorite TV theme songs as "TV Night" comes to "Dancing with the Stars," live, Monday, Sept. 19 (8-10:01 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network.
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Fri, Sep 16th 2016 05:00 pm
Alfonso Ribeiro takes viewers on a fun and fascinating look at the amazing processes, stories and interesting people behind the creation of America's favorite snacks on the new season of "Unwrapped 2.0," premiering Sunday, Oct. 9 (9 p.m.), on Cooking Channel.
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Fri, Sep 16th 2016 05:00 pm
Aaron Lewis delivers the "authentically country" (Wide Open Country) "Sinner" today on Dot Records, marking his third solo project in the genre.
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Fri, Sep 16th 2016 05:00 pm
New York State Sen. Rob Ortt, R-C-I-North Tonawanda, has been appointed as a member of the Senate Majority Task Force on Counterterrorism and Public Protection.
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Fri, Sep 16th 2016 04:55 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined Friday by Town of Grand Island Supervisor Nathan McMurray, members of the Erie County Department of Public Works, members of the Town of Grand Island Highway Department, and local residents to review roadwork started this week on Baseline Road, and also announce a project slated to begin Monday on Whitehaven Road.
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Fri, Sep 16th 2016 04:55 pm
Stefan Sanders will be with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra for another three years.
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Fri, Sep 16th 2016 04:55 pm
The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning, in conjunction with the Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, has announced the Red Jacket Riverfront Natural Habitat Park in Buffalo will close to the public on Monday in order that shoreline and habitat restorations can begin.
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Fri, Sep 16th 2016 04:50 pm
What you need to know this week to be "In the Loop."
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Fri, Sep 16th 2016 11:30 am
E1M (Every One Matters) invites the public to a special church service.
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Fri, Sep 16th 2016 11:30 am
The Knights of Columbus Mary Star of the Sea Council No. 4752 holds bingo every Tuesday at its hall, 1841 Whitehaven Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. with games beginning at 7:30 p.m.
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Fri, Sep 16th 2016 11:15 am
On the evening of Sept. 9, 2016, Jo Ann (Daigler) Hasselbeck passed away unexpectedly in Portland, Maine.
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Fri, Sep 16th 2016 10:55 am
Multiplatinum-selling and Grammy-winning group Casting Crowns releases their eighth studio album, "The Very Next Thing."
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Fri, Sep 16th 2016 10:05 am
On Tuesday, Louie's Texas Red Hots owner Louie Galanes celebrated the grand opening of a new location at 18 Webster St., North Tonawanda. He was joined by family, friends and city officials.
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Fri, Sep 16th 2016 10:00 am
The Wheatfield Town Board agreed Monday night to submit a request to the New York State Department of Transportation to conduct traffic studies on both Shawnee and River roads, after hearing concerns from residents that their speed limits were too high.
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Fri, Sep 16th 2016 09:55 am
The fourth annual Project 308 Art Festival will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, on Oliver Street between Schenck and Robinson streets in North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Sep 16th 2016 09:55 am
The Niagara County Builders Association will hold a residential code changes course from 1-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at Irr Supply (second floor training room), 908 Niagara Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Sep 16th 2016 09:45 am
The Niagara Small Business Development Center, Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas and North Tonawanda Library will present the following free business workshops:
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Fri, Sep 16th 2016 09:45 am
Jason Knapp and 13-time Paralympic medalist and Paralympic Hall of Fame member Chris Waddell will host NBCSN's coverage of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games closing ceremony, being held at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this Sunday, Sept. 18 (10:30 p.m. ET).
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Fri, Sep 16th 2016 09:40 am
Ten people across Niagara County were arrested during this time frame for driving while intoxicated. These extra patrol units also had an additional 10 arrests and issued approximately198 traffic tickets.
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Fri, Sep 16th 2016 09:00 am
The Health Association of Niagara County Inc. has announced home health care aide Brianna Simmons of Niagara Falls is the recipient of the Caring Counts Award.
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Thu, Sep 15th 2016 07:10 pm
Brian Wilson brings his "Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary World Tour" to the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts on Wednesday, Sept. 28. The concert sold-out in less than 18 hours, as people rushed to buy tickets to see firsthand how the leftfield Beach Boys album came about, and to hear Wilson perform his musical masterpiece.
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Thu, Sep 15th 2016 04:25 pm
Megan Rogers of Lewiston is the recipient of the $500 2016 Zonta Club of Niagara Falls (New York) Jane M. Klausman Woman in Business Scholarship.
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