Wed, Mar 15th 2023 08:20 pm
In a few months, Kara Skrubis will be graduating from UB - a milestone that wasn't guaranteed after a cancer diagnosis in 2020.
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Wed, Mar 15th 2023 08:15 pm
The Aero Club of Buffalo is offering two $2,000 scholarship awards to students who are planning a career in the field of aviation:
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Wed, Mar 15th 2023 08:15 pm
On Tuesday at 4:27 p.m., two Niagara Fall Police Department traffic division units, along with B-shift patrol, responded to 2005 Hyde Park Blvd., for an accident involving a City of Niagara Falls plow truck. Upon arrival, officers located the truck on its side in the roadway. The truck's cargo of salt was spilled out and the truck was leaking diesel fuel.
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Wed, Mar 15th 2023 08:15 pm
A fundraiser is being planned for Jenny Van Schoonhoven, 36 years old, and her family: husband Jesse, and 11-year-old son Micah.
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Wed, Mar 15th 2023 08:15 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced that Reginald Barnes, age 29, entered a guilty plea to attempted aggravated assault on a police officer, the highest charge he faced, in County Court on Tuesday morning.
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Wed, Mar 15th 2023 08:15 pm
Erie County will host the first of many Mental Health First Aid trainings in Buffalo this spring: on Saturday, April 15, at Johnnie B. Wiley Stadium, and on Saturday, May 6, at the Frank E. Merriweather Library.
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Wed, Mar 15th 2023 08:10 pm
On Monday, New York State Sen. Sean Ryan was awarded the Daniel O'Connell Award at the annual St. Patrick's dinner hosted by the American-Irish Legislators Society of New York.
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Wed, Mar 15th 2023 01:45 pm
My Morning Jacket will bring their North American tour to the Artpark Amphitheater at 6 p.m. Monday, June 26. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, March 24. This concert is presented by Artpark.
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Tue, Mar 14th 2023 07:55 pm
When "Superman & Lois" returns for season three on The CW, its title characters will face a villain whose resume includes wiping out this Earth's John Henry Irons.
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Tue, Mar 14th 2023 03:30 pm
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino announced it is partnering with Il Mulino, a local provider of high-end salon and aesthetics services and treatments, to provide salon and medical spa services inside The Spa at Seneca, the resort's full-service spa and salon located on the third floor of the 26-story Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino hotel tower.
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Tue, Mar 14th 2023 03:25 pm
Canisius President Steve K. Stoute announced the college received a $1 million gift to support its Urban Leadership Learning Community (ULLC) from an alumnus who wishes to remain anonymous.
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Tue, Mar 14th 2023 03:25 pm
Researchers from the University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have partnered with two universities to administer a collaborative $2 million grant to promote equitable and inclusive grading practices in the computing education community.
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Tue, Mar 14th 2023 03:25 pm
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), and the Tuscarora Nation announced a partnership aimed at combatting illegal tire dumping on sovereign Nation lands.
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Tue, Mar 14th 2023 03:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the release of a new report from the New York State Department of Labor on the state's gender wage gap.
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Tue, Mar 14th 2023 03:20 pm
Niagara University's Holzschuh College of Business Administration is accepting applications for its new Master of Science in accounting program. The program, which will start in the fall of 2023, is designed to prepare students for successful careers in the field of accounting, offering a comprehensive curriculum that covers both traditional and contemporary accounting practices.
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Tue, Mar 14th 2023 01:15 pm
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops announced Elizabeth Mamot, owner of travel planning agency Aventra, was elected chair for the 2023 event - which marks 40 years since the first iteration of the festival. Mamot will lead the planning efforts for the Taste of Buffalo, taking place July 8-9 along Delaware Avenue and Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo.
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Tue, Mar 14th 2023 11:30 am
At a ceremony on March 8, Orleans/Niagara BOCES celebrated the accomplishments of Ashleigh Brownlee, Arianna Chiappone, Nina D'Arcangelo, Katie Dunning, Emily Koerner, Brennen O'Connor, Tikera Ralands, Danielle Walker and Lauren Wiley. The nine adult learners graduated from the licensed practical nursing (LPN) program at the Lockport Community Education Center.
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Tue, Mar 14th 2023 11:30 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul encouraged New Yorkers to support their local maple producers. The governor highlighted New York's upcoming Maple Weekends events and activities, which will take place March 18-19 and 25-26, along with other special events and promotions throughout the month.
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Tue, Mar 14th 2023 11:00 am
Just when you thought spring was here, don't put away those winter driving skills! Winter weather isn't over yet, and the New York region is seeing snow along with slippery roads. AAA has tips to keep everyone safe.
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Tue, Mar 14th 2023 11:00 am
The 39th annual St. Patrick's Day celebration, presented by the Niagara Falls Ancient Order of Hibernians, will take place this Friday, March 17. The group will host area's largest St. Patrick's Day party - and 131st birthday celebration of Niagara Falls - kicking off with the "World's Shortest Parade" at the corner of Rainbow Boulevard and Old Falls Street at 4:45 p.m.
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Tue, Mar 14th 2023 11:00 am
Preservation Buffalo Niagara (PBN) announced that, after a nationwide search, Bernice Radle will serve as the organization's new executive director starting April 3.
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Tue, Mar 14th 2023 11:00 am
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is warning job seekers to avoid common employment scams.
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Tue, Mar 14th 2023 10:20 am
There is no shortage of exciting performances coming to the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, and fans can now get excited about Sarah McLachlan, "Tom Jones - Ages & Stages Tour" and "Deon Cole Live."
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Tue, Mar 14th 2023 10:10 am
New York Attorney General Letitia James, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown today continued their efforts to protect and inform New Yorkers by offering tips and information on various resources available this tax season.
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Tue, Mar 14th 2023 08:55 am
Willie Nelson, Mark Rothbaum, Keith Wortman, Blackbird Presents and Live Nation are thrilled to announce the first 16 shows for the 2023 "Outlaw Music Festival Tour." The 2023 "Outlaw Tour" continues the celebration of Willie's legendary life and legacy in his milestone 90th birthday year.
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Tue, Mar 14th 2023 08:55 am
The Lewiston Choraleers will perform an Easter program featuring "Once Upon a Tree" at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 19, in the main sanctuary of the church.
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Tue, Mar 14th 2023 08:55 am
The Niagara-Wheatfield Kiwanis Club will host its annual Maple Weekend pancake breakfast on Sunday, March 19, at the American Legion Post, 6525 Ward Road, Sanborn.
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Tue, Mar 14th 2023 07:00 am
Each year, practicing Muslims around the world celebrate Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 05:30 pm
The trailer and poster for Disney's "The Little Mermaid," the live-action reimagining of the studio's animated musical classic, are here! "The Little Mermaid," helmed by visionary filmmaker Rob Marshall, opens exclusively in theaters nationwide May 26, 2023.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 05:00 pm
In the concluding season of Paramount+ hit "Star Trek: Picard," the USS Enterprise crew reunites for one last mission to save the galaxy - this time from matter-shifting Changelings who have invaded the upper ranks of Starfleet looking for revenge.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 02:55 pm
St. Patrick's Day is a time to pay homage to Ireland's patron saint and celebrate Irish culture and cuisine. Even though corned beef and cabbage is ubiquitous on this holiday, that meal really isn't the most authentic Irish cuisine. There are plenty of other foods to dress the St. Patrick's table if a person wants to dabble in Irish cooking.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 02:50 pm
The population is growing and so is its demand for food to fuel those extra bodies. Harvard Business Review reports the global population has quadrupled over the last century. It's predicted that, by 2050, the population will exceed 9 billion people.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 02:50 pm
Much has been made of the rising global population and the effects that the increase will have on the planet.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 02:20 pm
As part of Red Cross Month, Assemblyman Angelo Morinello is sponsoring a blood drive, hosted by the American Red Cross, from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, at the Grand Island Firehall, 2275 Baseline Road.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 02:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $500,000 has been awarded to a local human services agency to conduct community and direct, door-to-door outreach to households in the east Buffalo community to help residents access government benefits, services and programs.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 02:20 pm
Three students were honored during Niagara University's annual women's studies program writing contest at a ceremony on March 9 in Dunleavy Hall on the Niagara University campus. Established in 2004, the award program recognizes students for work that examines gender, sexuality, race and other diversity-related topics.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 12:50 pm
Of all the organs that can be transplanted, kidneys, by far, are the organ in greatest demand.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 12:50 pm
Niagara Lutheran Health System (parent of The GreenFields Continuing Care Community), Schofield Care and Weinberg Campus have taken a significant step forward in their growing partnership.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 12:50 pm
Amy Winklhofer, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 Winklhofer, announced Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently recognized sales affiliate Geraldine Andolina with the Century 21 Grand Centurion Producer award following their successful 2022 sales totals.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 12:50 pm
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) urges all individuals 60-plus to answer a newly launched statewide Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA).
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