Fri, Jan 27th 2023 08:35 am
Linda G. Matthews, age 75, loving mother of two and adoring wife to husband Norman M. Matthews, passed away in the early afternoon of Dec. 24, 2022.
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Thu, Jan 26th 2023 10:15 am
On Thursday, critically acclaimed, multi-Platinum-selling band Young The Giant announced a performance at the Artpark Amphitheater at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 13. Tickets will go on sale Friday. The concert is presented by Live Nation. Special guest is Milky Chance.
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Thu, Jan 26th 2023 07:00 am
In honor of Black History Month, the Alzheimer's Association is offering a free live webinar, "Alzheimer's & Dementia Conversations: Changing the Face of Research," on Feb. 1 at 3:30 p.m. The one-hour webinar will feature a robust discussion on the historical inequities in clinical trials and their lasting impact on Black Americans and other underrepresented populations.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2023 08:10 pm
Newly named one of CMT's "Next Women of Country," a snow-covered MaRynn Taylor led more than 70,000 football fans in the singing of the national anthem before Sunday's AFC Divisional Round playoff game reuniting the Bills and the Bengals - this time, at Buffalo's Highmark Stadium.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2023 08:05 pm
In 2023, Arts Services Inc. (ASI) will receive an "unprecedented" $1.2 million in funding from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). A special $1 million appropriation was awarded to bolster ASI's existing statewide community regrant program.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2023 08:05 pm
The home of country music is set to officially unveil a new stage on Saturday, Feb. 4, its first major set change since the show's 75th anniversary more than two decades ago. The staging is part of more than $4 million in venue upgrades to the set, audio/visual technology, and auditorium.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2023 08:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the State Preparedness Training Center in Oriskany trained more than 8,000 local, state and federal public safety professionals from a variety of disciplines and agencies, including law enforcement, the fire service, and emergency management, from across New York state and beyond in 2022.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2023 08:00 pm
Extreme weather and changing patterns of electricity use have led to blackouts and unpredictable utility bills across the nation.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2023 08:00 pm
Cardinal O'Hara High School hosted its annual National Honor Society induction ceremony on Tuesday.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2023 08:00 pm
Niagara County Community College nursing programs announced today that their students' National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) scores are well above the state and national averages. The 2022 registered nursing program NCLEX scores are 92.5%, and the licensed practical nursing program scores are 100% for the third year in a row.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2023 07:00 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara announced the promotion of Danielle Roberts to the position of vice president of community impact. A member of the YMCA management team for over 10 years, Roberts will transition from her current role as executive director of the YMCA's William-Emslie, Delaware and Ken-Ton branches.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2023 07:00 pm
Diane Harvey is missing from Middleport. She was last seen at 9 a.m. Wednesday morning. There is an unknown clothing description, however, she may be wearing a light-red-colored coat, as this is missing, along with her purse.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2023 11:30 am
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is delaying the effective date of the final rule to reclassify the northern long-eared bat from threatened to endangered under the Endangered Species Act. The agency is extending the effective date by 60 days, from Jan. 30 to March 31, 2023.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2023 11:00 am
I am writing to thank Grand Island-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2023 11:00 am
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops announced the deadline for restaurants, food trucks and wineries to apply for the 2023 festival is Friday, Feb. 17. Applications can be completed at www.tasteofbuffalo.com.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2023 10:10 am
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will host a public information meeting from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. The session pertains to a proposed intersection improvement project scheduled to begin in spring 2024 on state Route 104 (Ridge Road), at state Route 93 (Townline Road) - commonly referred to as Warrens Corners - in the towns of Lockport and Cambria.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2023 09:35 am
Niagara University will welcome White House correspondent April Ryan as the featured speaker during its annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. The presentation takes place at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the Russell J. Salvatore Dining Commons on the Niagara University campus. The event is free and open to the public.
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Wed, Jan 25th 2023 09:30 am
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 24-year-old David A. Douglas of Buffalo was sentenced Tuesday afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Debra Givens to 15 years in prison, followed by five years of post-release supervision.
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Tue, Jan 24th 2023 11:00 pm
Oscar-winning actor-producer Riz Ahmed and actor Allison Williams announced the 95th Oscars nominations today, live from the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater via a global livestream on Oscar.com, Oscars.org and the Academy's digital platforms, an international satellite feed and broadcast media.
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Tue, Jan 24th 2023 04:45 pm
Coinciding with the launch of their U.S. summer tour, Dave Matthews Band will release "Walk Around The Moon" - their 10th studio album and the follow-up to their chart-topping 2018 album, "Come Tomorrow" - on May 19. Most of the album's 12 original songs were recorded with producer Rob Evans, including the first single, "Madman's Eyes," which was released today.
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Tue, Jan 24th 2023 04:30 pm
The NFL today announced the pregame entertainment lineup for the Super Bowl LVII in Arizona, which will be played at State Farm Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 12, and will be broadcast on FOX.
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Tue, Jan 24th 2023 03:45 pm
The Erie County Fair has issued a call for submissions for the inaugural commemorative poster art competition, welcoming artists (ages 18-plus) from across Western New York to submit their vision of the annual event. The chosen design will be the artwork for the 2023 commemorative Erie County Fair poster. The final piece will be unveiled to coincide with the Erie County Fair, which is running Aug. 9-20.
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Tue, Jan 24th 2023 03:30 pm
The Wheatfield Business Association recently announced its 2023 board of directors.
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Tue, Jan 24th 2023 02:45 pm
The National Grid Foundation is contributing $500,000 to further support Western New Yorkers who continue to recover from the historic blizzard that impacted Buffalo and much of the region in December.
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Tue, Jan 24th 2023 02:40 pm
New York Farm Bureau released its 2023 state legislative priorities during a press call Tuesday that addressed the needs and challenges of the state's diverse agricultural community. NYFB President David Fisher and Public Policy Director Jeff Williams highlighted the major issues based on member approved public policy positions.
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Tue, Jan 24th 2023 02:20 pm
In 2019, Capitol CMG Publishing hosted 45 influential female worship artists and songwriters for the inaugural "Women Who Worship Writing Camp." Out of that and other writing camps, the Women Who Worship movement was birthed. Last year, this group gathered to unite and amplify the voices of women around the world and record a live album, which will release "Women Who Worship" on March 3 in partnership with WorshipTogether.
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Tue, Jan 24th 2023 02:20 pm
Shea's 710 Theatre announced "Jabari Dreams of Freedom" will be on stage this February.
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Tue, Jan 24th 2023 02:20 pm
Reducing sedentary behavior and increasing physical activity is key to immediate and long-term health for children. That is why the American Heart Association, devoted to world of healthier lives for all, the National Football League (NFL) and the Buffalo Bills have awarded a $1,000 grant to St. Mary's School for the Deaf in Buffalo.
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Tue, Jan 24th 2023 02:15 pm
AccuWeather meteorologists warn that a combination of heavy snow poorly timed with the morning or evening commute in many metropolitan areas can snarl traffic, lead to dangerous travel conditions and even highway chaos - with the risk for some roads and highways to be nearly impassable, at least a time if numerous vehicle crashes occur.
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Tue, Jan 24th 2023 02:15 pm
Rod Stewart is coming to Canada.
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Tue, Jan 24th 2023 02:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced all New Yorkers enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for January.
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Mon, Jan 23rd 2023 07:45 pm
On Sunday, at 2:10 p.m., Deputy Battaglia observed a vehicle traveling south on Niagara Falls Boulevard at a high rate of speed. Deputy Battaglia attempted to pull the vehicle over, which started a vehicle pursuit.
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Mon, Jan 23rd 2023 07:45 pm
On Friday, Jan. 20, at approximately 8:03 p.m., EMS crews from Wrights Corners Fire Co. and Mercy Ambulance responded to the Niagara County Correctional Facility for an unresponsive incarcerated individual following an apparent medical emergency and possible overdose.
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Mon, Jan 23rd 2023 07:30 pm
"STOMP," the international percussion sensation, makes its return to Shea's Buffalo Theatre Jan. 27-28.
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Mon, Jan 23rd 2023 02:30 pm
The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) will end its COVID-19 testing services and vaccine clinics at the Jesse Nash Health Center (608 William St., Buffalo) at the end of January.
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Mon, Jan 23rd 2023 01:35 pm
On Wednesday, Jan. 25, the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center is kicking off its "We Are Here" speaker series with presenter Josh Poole. Poole's topic is "The Global Underground Railroad: How Enslaved People Communicated Resistance and Sought Freedom Across the World."
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Mon, Jan 23rd 2023 01:15 pm
Billy Idol is back, and he is bringing his greatest hits and some brand-new music to the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on May 5.
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Mon, Jan 23rd 2023 01:10 pm
Niagara County Legislator Rick Abbott on Monday said the Niagara County Legislature has passed two local laws to readjust the income guidelines for county property tax exemptions for seniors (65-plus) and people with disabilities, so more people can take advantage of the program - and those who are receiving the exemption do not lose them.
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Mon, Jan 23rd 2023 11:40 am
Colton Dixon's "Build A Boat" has truly found an anchor at radio. No. 1 for 10 weeks, the track was also the longest-running No. 1 Mediabase Christian AC song of 2022. On Jan. 27, a brand-new version of the song, "Build A Boat (feat. Gabby Barrett)" will be available, featuring multi-Platinum and award-winning country star Gabby Barrett.
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Mon, Jan 23rd 2023 11:40 am
In "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves," a charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people. "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" brings the rich world and playful spirit of the legendary roleplaying game to the big screen in a hilarious and action-packed adventure.
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