Fri, Feb 10th 2023 12:20 pm
To permanently honor the impact of Jim Brown on the NFL, the player with the most rushing yards each season will be presented with the "Jim Brown Award," the NFL announced Thursday during "NFL Honors," the league's primetime awards show.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2023 12:20 pm
The latest recording in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the untimely passing of American songwriter and gospel music icon Rich Mullins is out now. "Deep Valley," Mullins' first-ever live recording to be made available to the public, releases today on Old Bear Records.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2023 12:20 pm
As the Western New York community remembers the lives lost 14 years ago in the tragic crash of Flight 3407, Congressman Brian Higgins "remains vigilant in the fight to protect flight safety as Congress debates measures included in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization this year," his team said.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2023 12:20 pm
An infant's ability to securely attach to a caregiver or parent is among the most important steps in the life course, according to Mickey Sperlich, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the University at Buffalo School of Social Work (SSW).
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Fri, Feb 10th 2023 11:50 am
New evidence uncovered by The Buffalo History Museum might explain why The Anchor Bar chose to serve blue cheese and celery with its first plates of wings nearly six decades ago.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2023 11:45 am
St. Francis Early Childhood Center in the City of Tonawanda is looking for basket raffle donations for its basket raffle fundraiser on March 25.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2023 11:45 am
Paul Steely White is the new executive director of Parks and Trails New York. The appointment comes after an extensive search started in November 2022 when PTNY's long-standing visionary leader, Robin Dropkin, announced her retirement.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2023 11:45 am
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced he is seeking nominations for small businesses throughout the 61st Senate District that deserve special recognition for their contributions to the Western New York community. Ryan will present each honoree with an award and a New York State Senate Proclamation commemorating the honor. Winners will also receive special recognition on Ryan's website and social media channels.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2023 11:45 am
As Valentine's Day approaches, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is warning New Yorkers about romance and sextortion scams, and is offering information and tools to help identify and outsmart scammers who prey on people's emotions and trust.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2023 11:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Feb. 10, 2023
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Fri, Feb 10th 2023 11:00 am
Niagara Frontier Publications once again held a "Best Wings" contest during the course of the football season - this time adding in two more food categories. The votes are in, and here's more about the winners:
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Fri, Feb 10th 2023 11:00 am
On Monday, Town of Lewiston Historian Marjorie L. Maggard and Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 leaders Gordon Spencer and Vince Canosa updated the Board of Trustees on the "Hometown Heroes" program, which they're looking to implement locally in time for Memorial Day.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2023 11:00 am
A combination of tennis, badminton and Ping-Pong, the nationwide affection with pickleball has not escaped the Town of Wheatfield's Recreation Department.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2023 10:30 am
Buffalo may be the "City of Good Neighbors" but, just north in Niagara Falls, couples have been meeting, marrying and honeymooning for at least over 200 years. It was future U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr's daughter who put Niagara Falls on the map as the "Honeymoon Capital of the World," but the real reason why coupling may be occurring against the backdrop of a world wonder may have more to do with science than beautiful scenery.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2023 10:25 am
Town of Niagara officials are debating how much to pay Recreation Department staff for the upcoming summer season.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2023 10:20 am
Roger Spurback of Colonial Drive in Niagara Falls has announced his candidacy for the Town of Niagara Town Board. A former Niagara Falls Block Club chairman, Spurback is seeking the endorsement of the Democratic, Republican, Working Families and Conservative party lines.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2023 10:20 am
The Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co. held its 112th Installation Dinner and Awards gathering on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Youngstown firehall. The event featured a number of swearing-in ceremonies for the various officers representing YVFC's 65 members, as well as recognition paid to some special individuals who serve the company.
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Wed, Feb 8th 2023 08:35 pm
The upcoming milestone 10th season for NBC's signature drama "The Blacklist," which debuts Sunday, Feb. 26 (10 p.m. ET/PT), will serve as the show's final season. The series' 200th episode will air Sunday, March 19.
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Wed, Feb 8th 2023 08:25 pm
Duran Duran on Wednesday announced a 26-date North American arena tour for 2023, with both Bastille and Nile Rodgers & CHIC joining them as special guests across the entire run. Produced by Live Nation, "The Future Past Tour" begins May 28 in San Jose, California, and includes a local stop at CMAC in Canandaigua on Sept. 3, and another on Sept. 9 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
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Wed, Feb 8th 2023 08:20 pm
A new version of Steven Curtis Chapman's current single, "Don't Lose Heart," is set to release Feb. 17 (Provident Label Group/Sony Music) and features Mitchell Tenpenny. The two artists shared the song live this past Friday night when Chapman made a surprise appearance during Tenpenny's sold-out Ryman show.
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Wed, Feb 8th 2023 08:20 pm
Niagara County Employment & Training is now accepting applications for the department's summer youth employment program (SYEP).
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Wed, Feb 8th 2023 08:20 pm
Parachute Credit Counseling - formerly known as Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Buffalo (CCCS) - is now offering free student loan counseling throughout the eight counties of Western New York. It stated, "Right now, the national total student loan debt (including federal and private loans) sits at $1.75 trillion."
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Wed, Feb 8th 2023 08:15 pm
KeyBank is partnering with Parachute Credit Counseling (formerly Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Buffalo) to provide free tax preparation services in Niagara County, helping low- to moderate-income individuals and families determine their eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
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Wed, Feb 8th 2023 08:15 pm
FeedMore WNY is calling on the Western New York community to collect donations of peanut butter for its "Spread the Love" food drive.
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Wed, Feb 8th 2023 08:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced $100 million in state funding has been released to support the renewal of roadways impacted by extreme weather. The funding supports repaving projects at 64 locations, totaling almost 520 lane miles of pavement, and "complements the record level of investment in infrastructure across New York state."
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Wed, Feb 8th 2023 09:10 am
For the 18th time, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) will host its signature black-tie gala, The Premier, on April 29 at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. The annual event, which traditionally attracts over 900 guests from Western New York, raises funds for NFMMC and its services.
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Wed, Feb 8th 2023 09:05 am
About 200 people decked out from head to toe in red gathered Tuesday at the Reikart House in Amherst for Buffalo's annual Go Red for Women luncheon to raise awareness and help fund the fight against heart disease and stroke, which claim the lives of more women than all forms of cancer combined.
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Wed, Feb 8th 2023 09:05 am
For this week's "Tuesday Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection announced the rollout of a five-part consumer alert series to help New Yorkers save money amidst inflation and rising costs. In the coming weeks, consumers will receive guidance on how to save money on groceries, utilities and energy, transportation, entertainment and general shopping costs.
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Tue, Feb 7th 2023 03:25 pm
Bret Michaels and Cheap Trick are the big names topping the list.
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Tue, Feb 7th 2023 03:25 pm
In celebration of Disney+ and Lucasfilm's highly anticipated return to Mandalore, The Walt Disney Company will offer viewers the opportunity to experience the episode that started it all, when the series premiere of "Star Wars: The Mandalorian" makes its broadcast debut simultaneously across ABC, Freeform and FX. The three networks will air "Chapter 1: The Mandalorian" on Feb. 24 (8-9 p.m. EST/PST).
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Tue, Feb 7th 2023 03:20 pm
Gotee Records' Cochren & Co. has released their sophomore album, "Running Home." This album follows the acclaimed debut project, "Don't Lose Hope" (2021), which produced the hit songs "Church (Take Me Back)" and "One Day."
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Tue, Feb 7th 2023 03:20 pm
The National Football League and DAZN Group have agreed to a 10-year partnership to deliver NFL Game Pass International (NFL GPI) to sports fans around the world beginning with the 2023 season.
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Tue, Feb 7th 2023 03:20 pm
Valentine's Day is around the corner and what better way to celebrate than by sharing your love for Buffalo? Totally Buffalo & Sweet Buffalo are teaming up for the "Totally Sweet Buffalo Winterfest - We LOVE Buffalo" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Buffalo RiverWorks.
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Tue, Feb 7th 2023 03:20 pm
The Home Assistance Referral Team has received a $25,000 grant from The John R. Oishei Foundation to expand the services HART has been providing for over 40 years.
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Tue, Feb 7th 2023 03:15 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 26-year-old Yassin A. Abdikadir of Buffalo pleaded guilty Tuesday morning before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case to one count of grand larceny in the second degree (class "C" felony). The defendant pleaded guilty to the highest charge in the indictment against him.
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Tue, Feb 7th 2023 03:10 pm
Recently, Johnny C. Parks, resident of the Town of Niagara, announced his candidacy for the Town of Niagara Town Board. Parks is seeking endorsement from the Democratic, Conservative and Working Families parties.
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Tue, Feb 7th 2023 03:10 pm
Jeanette L. (DeBacco) Collesano was the embodiment of love in human form. She was ushered into Heaven by the Lord on Feb. 5, 2023, as the angels witnessed the most beautiful reunion with her best buddy and partner in crime, her loving mother, Marjorie Merrill.
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Mon, Feb 6th 2023 05:30 pm
Carolyn Shivers, an associate professor from Grand Island, will compete on "America's Favorite Quiz Show." Watch Shivers compete on "JEOPARDY!" on WIVB-TV Channel 4 (CBS) at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7.
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Mon, Feb 6th 2023 05:30 pm
United Way of Greater Niagara is still looking for community input.
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Mon, Feb 6th 2023 05:25 pm
The First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, 100 Main St., will host an art show from noon to 7 p.m., and talent show from 7-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. This free event is open to the community as part of a yearlong celebration of the church's 200th anniversary.
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