Mon, Sep 12th 2016 04:55 pm
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. board of directors met Monday and approved a $1.56 million contract with Trowbridge Wolf Michaels Landscape Architects LLP (TWLA) for architectural and engineer services on the Outer Harbor designed to enhance access and facilitate greater public use and enjoyment of Buffalo's waterfront.
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Mon, Sep 12th 2016 04:30 pm
Multiplatinum recording artist Amy Grant will unveil her first all-new Christmas album in nearly 20 years, "Tennessee Christmas," on Oct. 21, just in time for the holiday season.
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Mon, Sep 12th 2016 04:15 pm
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will appear as a guest on the Thursday, Sept. 15, telecast of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."
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Mon, Sep 12th 2016 04:10 pm
Grammy-award winning rap artist Lecrae has announced "The Destination Tour, You're Accepted" will take place this fall, with shows in NYC, Philadelphia and Chicago.
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Mon, Sep 12th 2016 04:10 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced the team's season kick-off luncheon, presented by CTMS Travel, will take place Wednesday, Oct. 12. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Buffalo Sabres Foundation.
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Mon, Sep 12th 2016 03:55 pm
In a "Today" exclusive, Matt Lauer sat down with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Portions of the interview aired yesterday morning on "Sunday Today with Willie Geist" and during "Sunday Night Football."
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Mon, Sep 12th 2016 03:55 pm
The Erie County Department of Social Services' ("ECDSS") monthly report to the Erie County Legislature for August indicates the average child protective worker caseload has dipped below 15, the state-recommended maximum.
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Mon, Sep 12th 2016 03:45 pm
"American Ninja Warrior," which has become a cultural sensation, ratings powerhouse and first-time Emmy Award nominee, has been renewed for a sixth season on NBC and Esquire Network.
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Mon, Sep 12th 2016 03:15 pm
Twenty-year-old Carly Marrs of North Tonawanda is facing charges after her vehicle struck and killed two teens last month on Wheatfield's Shawnee Road, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office announced Saturday.
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Mon, Sep 12th 2016 01:40 pm
The Conservative Committee of Grand Island hosted a meeting at Say Cheese Pizza Co. on Love Road on Sept. 1. The event was an opportunity for Conservative Party members to meet candidates in the Sept. 13 primary and ask questions.
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Mon, Sep 12th 2016 01:25 pm
To mark the 15th anniversary of the tragedy that shook the U.S. on Sept. 11, 2001, hundreds of people paid their respects to victims and first responders, as well other servicemen and women, during North Tonawanda's first "Healing Field" event at Gratwick Riverside Park.
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Mon, Sep 12th 2016 08:00 am
For the second year in a row, rain threatened to mar the Peach Queen Pageant finals at the Niagara County Peach Festival. Fortunately, the final round went off as planned, with the finalists on stage at Academy Park.
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Mon, Sep 12th 2016 07:00 am
All this week on ABC's Emmy Award-winning "The Chew" co-hosts Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Clinton Kelly, Daphne Oz and Carla Hall test their mettle in feats of derring-do. Every day, one co-host will take on a dare proposed by our viewers who submitted their ideas online.
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Mon, Sep 12th 2016 07:00 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston's September program is titled "The Niagara Gorge and its 12,000 Year Story." The presentation will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St., Lewiston.
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Mon, Sep 12th 2016 07:00 am
Fuccillo Automotive Group will host Wishes for a Warrior, a fundraiser for Mary Dunbar-Daluisio, from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Radisson Niagara Grand Island, 100 Whitehaven Road.
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Mon, Sep 12th 2016 07:00 am
The Grand Island Professional Women's Chapter, New York State Women Inc., will present its new scholarship at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Ellden's Grill & Banquet at River Oaks, 201 Whitehaven Road.
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Mon, Sep 12th 2016 07:00 am
The Niagara Gospel Rescue Mission will host its third annual fundraising banquet to celebrate and support the work it's accomplished.
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Sun, Sep 11th 2016 01:55 pm
Here are some images from the first two days of the 59th annual Niagara County Peach Festival. Despite some rain, the Lewiston Kiwanis Club fundraiser had steady crowds.
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Sat, Sep 10th 2016 06:40 pm
Saturday afternoon featured one of the 59th annual Niagara County Peach Festival's highlight events: the peach recipe "Taste Off." Children and adults competed together on the Academy Park bandshell stage, making everything from pies and cakes to trifles and savory dishes.
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Sat, Sep 10th 2016 02:55 pm
About every three years, award-winning pop singer/songwriter Seth Swirsky treats fans to a core piece of his unrelenting talent as a true pop recording artist. This year, he's back with the emotionally compelling project "Circles and Squares," which released Aug. 19.
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Sat, Sep 10th 2016 11:35 am
The Buffalo Sabres announced Friday that Rob Crean was named director of World Junior Championship for the organization. In his new role, Crean will oversee the day-to-day operations of the IIHF World Junior Championship, taking place in Buffalo from Dec. 26, 2017, to Jan. 6, 2018.
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Sat, Sep 10th 2016 11:35 am
"On Sunday, Sept. 11, I will be pausing my campaign to reflect on the tragedy our nation experienced 15 years ago. This is not a time for politics; it's a time for remembrance."
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Sat, Sep 10th 2016 11:30 am
In order to aid the nearly 300 Western New York students displaced by the recent nationwide closing of ITT Technical Institute and its Getzville location, SUNY Erie Community College will offer additional admissions assistance for those looking to continue their college education through ECC programs similar to those at ITT.
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Sat, Sep 10th 2016 08:00 am
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston took no action Tuesday on the State Environmental Quality Review Act process related to Ellicott Development's intent to build a 4.1-acre mixed-use plaza on Center, North Eighth and Onondaga streets. They did schedule a public hearing for 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, to review the traffic study prepared by SRF Associates for Ellicott Development.
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Sat, Sep 10th 2016 08:00 am
The second annual Youngstown Mermaids of the Mighty Niagara Festival raised $3,695.77 for the Ransomville-based Care-N-Share Food Pantry.
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Sat, Sep 10th 2016 07:45 am
Get ready for Pigapalooza.
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Sat, Sep 10th 2016 07:00 am
The staffers of Lewiston No. 1 Volunteer Fire Co. report experiencing a rather unique and heartwarming conclusion to their annual fundraiser.
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Sat, Sep 10th 2016 07:00 am
The Grand Island Town Board voted 5-0 Tuesday to designate both Town Supervisor Nathan McMurray and Councilman Mike Madigan as primary contacts with state government on town-state matters, meetings and communications.
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Sat, Sep 10th 2016 07:00 am
With the 2016-17 season, Women of the Word begin their 29th year of interdenominational Christian Bible study on Grand Island, hosted by Trinity United Methodist Church, 2100 Whitehaven Road.
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Sat, Sep 10th 2016 07:00 am
Fire Chief Matt Osinski has voiced his concern over the fact that Grand Island firefighters and medics have had to contend with more than 30 motor vehicle accidents since June 29, one of which involved a fatality.
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Sat, Sep 10th 2016 12:40 am
"The Maize" attraction at 3901 Niagara Falls Blvd., in the Town of Wheatfield, has been around since 2001, with its last season ending in 2012 after the owner was in the process of selling the land.
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Sat, Sep 10th 2016 12:35 am
Former Grand Island resident Doug Smith will be inducted into the Western New York Baseball Hall of Fame at a ceremony Sept. 14.
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Sat, Sep 10th 2016 12:35 am
For the 13th year, volunteers from the town's Golden Age Center visited Town Hall to sort and mail the school tax bills.
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Sat, Sep 10th 2016 12:30 am
The Grand Island Lions Club reports $2,610 was collected at the recent White Cane Days drive Aug. 19 and 20. Lions staffed positions around town, including at First Niagara Bank and Tops Friendly Markets.
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Sat, Sep 10th 2016 12:30 am
A boat accident occurred at the foot of Whitehaven in the West River on Saturday, Aug. 20, between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m.
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Sat, Sep 10th 2016 12:20 am
Attorney Joshua Ramos is running for Wheatfield Town Justice and has received the endorsement of the Democratic Party. He is seeking other party lines on the November ballot.
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Sat, Sep 10th 2016 12:20 am
The condition of roads in North Tonawanda has long been a topic of concern for city residents. Officials and workers are doing something about that - at record-levels - in 2016.
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Sat, Sep 10th 2016 12:20 am
"Dancing with the Stars" is back with its most unique cast yet, and ready to hit the ballroom floor. The competition begins with the two-hour season premiere, live, Monday, Sept. 12 (8-10:01 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network.
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Sat, Sep 10th 2016 12:15 am
Five colleges and universities from across the country were chosen this year to share in the 2016 Higher Education Civic Engagement Awards presented by The Washington Center. SUNY Buffalo State is among those honored.
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Sat, Sep 10th 2016 12:15 am
Money magazine has ranked Niagara University as the best college or university in the Buffalo-Niagara region when it comes to delivering the most value for a student's educational dollar.
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