Fri, Mar 1st 2013 11:00 pm
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier has announced forward Brian Flynn has been recalled from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 11:00 pm
"Finale" - After seven weeks of intense competition and invaluable one-on-one mentoring from four of the world's most renowned culinary superstars - Anthony Bourdain, Nigella Lawson, Ludo Lefebvre and Brian Malarkey - "The Taste's" four remaining contestants will face off to determine the series' first champion.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 10:55 pm
The CW is going for laughs this summer by ordering a new take on the hit improvisational comedy series, "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", hosted by comedian Aisha Tyler ("The Talk"), it was announced Friday by Mark Pedowitz, The CW president. Premiere information will be announced at a later time.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 10:55 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced Friday the closing of American Falls Historic Bridges, also known as the "Historic Stone Bridges," in Niagara Falls State Park. American Falls Historic Bridges is a pedestrian-only bridge that connects the mainland to Goat Island while crossing over Green Island.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 10:55 pm
The History Center of Niagara recently received a New York State Council for the Humanities grant to develop and implement interpretive programming on the War of 1812 in Niagara County.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 10:45 pm
Jennifer Pauly, president of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, draws a winner for the annual Lewiston Lions' Valentine's Day drawing. Darrell Smith took home the $1,000 prize.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 10:45 pm
Due to the strong response to ticket sales for "Spring For Music," the deadline for purchasing the best seats in the house has been extended until March 15. To date, the orchestra has sold more than 800 tickets and is on its way toward filling Carnegie Hall.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 10:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins had announced continued progress on Buffalo's waterfront with Friday's action by the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. board to approve a contract for construction of the east canal.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 10:25 pm
Norma V. Dixon, a woman whose grace, kindness and strength of character enriched her beloved community of Lewiston as well as the lives of her many friends and family, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, in Schoellkopf Health Center. She was 97.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 10:20 pm
Dr. Glenda R. Rose, D.C., Dr. Thomas G. Barba, D.C., C.C.S.P., and the staff of Rose Chiropractic in Lewiston, held their 23rd annual "Doctor with a Heart Day." Chiropractic adjustments and examinations were exchanged for donations of food collected to benefit the Niagara Community Action Program's food pantry.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 10:00 pm
Surprises are in store - as an appearance from Regis Philbin - when Barbara Walters, executive producer, co-host and creator of ABC's "The View" returns live Monday, March 4 (11 a.m.).
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 10:00 pm
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. board of directors met Friday to authorize and enter into a contract with Mark Cerrone Inc. for the construction of the east canal and associated features at the former General Donovan State Office Building site in Buffalo.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 01:20 pm
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 01:20 pm
The following incidents occurred from Feb. 11 to 17, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 27 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has responded to 203 calls so far this year.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 01:15 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office responded to 160 calls from Feb. 9 to Feb. 15. Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 01:10 pm
The following is a sampling of calls received by the Town of Niagara Police between Feb. 19 and 24. During that time period, patrols answered 124 calls.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 01:05 pm
Family and friends of Mark W. Farrell will be hosting a benefit to help out with his growing medical expenses on Sunday, March 3, from 2 to 6 p.m. at St. Vincent De Paul (St. Leo site), 2748 Military Road, Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 01:00 pm
Wheatfield's St. Johnsburg Volunteer Fire Co. was bustling with activity as the community responded to help one of their own.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 01:00 pm
The Niagara University Family Business Center will present a breakfast forum, "When Disaster Strikes, Are You Prepared?", for private and family owned businesses on Tuesday, March 5.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 01:00 pm
Smokin' Eagles leaders Roy "Honcho" Gregory of Wheatfield and Robert Giordano of Lewiston were a part of the Community BBQ held at the former St. George's Anglo Catholic Church at 1910 Falls St., in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 01:00 pm
What started as a small, annual tradition among friends will become a community event on March 9 when Communify: Buffalo hosts a "Spring Clothing Exchange" at the Pierce Arrow Film & Arts Center, 1685 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 12:55 pm
Nominating petitions for persons interested in running for a seat on the Starpoint Central School District Board of Education are now available.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 12:55 pm
Applications for the 2013 Non-Traditional Student Scholarship are now available from the Zonta Club of Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 12:55 pm
The Wheatfield Town Board on Monday joined the Niagara County Legislature and other municipalities across the state in calling for repeal of the NY SAFE Act.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 12:50 pm
A Dumpster fire outside the SPCA of Niagara on Lockport Road in Wheatfield Tuesday afternoon will result in some extra security measures at the facility.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 12:50 pm
The Town of Niagara Lions Club celebrated its 60th anniversary at Antonio's Banquet Hall in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 09:40 am
Niagara University has announced that Thomas A. Chambers, Ph.D., has been promoted to the position of associate vice president for academic affairs.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 07:00 am
Janet E. (Snyder) Hobba, 80, of Grand Island, went to be with her Lord and Savior in eternal rest on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, following a long illness.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 07:00 am
Grand Island resident Leah E. (Boyd) Gollwitzer entered into rest Feb. 25, 2013.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 07:00 am
The following activity occurred Monday, Feb. 18, to Sunday, Feb. 24, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 102 response calls during this period.
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Fri, Mar 1st 2013 07:00 am
As part of a comprehensive effort by the Obama administration to involve more of the country's youth in science, technology, engineering and math studies, known as STEM, the U.S. Department of Transportation has requested proposals from college and high school students for unique scientific and engineering innovations in aviation and aerospace.
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Thu, Feb 28th 2013 09:45 pm
VIDEO: In front of a crowd of nearly 10,000 people in Abany, Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-C-Lewiston, called Thursday for the repeal of the controversial SAFE Act.
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Thu, Feb 28th 2013 09:45 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced Thursday that MSG will air new episodes of "Beyond Blue & Gold," a video series that takes fans behind the scenes of the Sabres organization, beginning this Saturday, March 2, at 2 p.m.
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Thu, Feb 28th 2013 09:40 pm
A four-student team from Niagara University claimed the silver medal at the CFA Investment Research Challenge, held Feb. 19 at Canisius College.
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Thu, Feb 28th 2013 09:40 pm
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released this statement on Thursday:
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Thu, Feb 28th 2013 09:35 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, voted in support of S. 74, the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Thursday. The bill had previously passed in the Senate with a vote of 78-22 and now heads to the White House for the president's signature.
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Thu, Feb 28th 2013 09:35 pm
On Thursday, Congresswoman Louise M. Slaughter, D-NY, an original author of the landmark Violence Against Women Act, hailed the House of Representatives' bipartisan 286-138 vote to strengthen VAWA and extend the law's protections to LGBT, Native American and immigrant victims.
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Thu, Feb 28th 2013 09:35 pm
Congressman Chris Collins, NY-27, released this statement on Thursday:
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Thu, Feb 28th 2013 09:35 pm
Adult contestants and kid participants Biingo, Lindsay and Sunny all reveal their new looks at home with family and friends for first time ever on the series.
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Thu, Feb 28th 2013 07:30 pm
During a Wednesday taping of WBBZ-TV's "Political Buzz," Carl Paladino, president of Ellicott Development and former Republican candidate for governor, announced he is running for a seat on the Buffalo School Board.
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