Agricultural heritage study given $9,000
Study into the agricultural heritage of Clarence is being encouraged by New York State.The town has been awarded $9,000 from the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to support...
View ArticleNiagara Aquarium restructures management team
The Aquarium of Niagara has announced a restructuring of its management team as it moves forward with seeking accreditation from the American Zoological Association.Gay B. Molnar has been named...
View ArticleBuffalo man charged in crash that killed passenger
The driver in a June high-speed crash that killed his back seat passenger has been charged with driving while intoxicated, vehicular manslaughter and unlicensed operation of a vehicle, Buffalo police...
View ArticleFive rescued after sailboat capsizes in Outer Harbor
The incident occurred at 6:49 p.m. That’s when Coast Guard officials received reports from three separate sources that the sailboat capsized, reported Coast Guard Petty Officer Third-Class Christopher...
View ArticleNewspaper delivery delayed
Due to production problems, home delivery of today’s Buffalo News has been delayed. The News’ website and edition can be accessed for free today while carriers complete their deliveries.
View ArticleNiagara SPCA to end dog control services in Falls
The Niagara County SPCA said it plans to stop providing dog control services in the City of Niagara Falls on Monday after contract talks have broken down between the two sides. The SPCA's board voted...
View ArticlePoloncarz administration calls Mychajliw audit on Social Services...
The war of words between the Poloncarz administration and the Erie County Comptroller’s Office escalated this week, with the county executive accusing the comptroller of damaging the reputation of the...
View ArticleYahoo buys more land in Lockport for data center expansion
LOCKPORT – Yahoo is following through on a plan to make Lockport a major cog in its worldwide data network. And Town of Lockport officials say the company’s newest land purchase shows their efforts to...
View ArticleStreets closing this weekend for Taste of Buffalo
Streets along Delaware Avenue and around Niagara Square will be closed this weekend to accommodate the Taste of Buffalo. Streets will remain closed until late Sunday.Beginning at 1 p.m. today,...
View ArticleCouncil approves Rural/Metro pact as possible strike looms
Despite the threat of a labor strike that could begin next week, the Common Council on Thursday agreed to a six-month contract extension with its ambulance service provider. Rural/Metro Medical...
View ArticleLancaster police issue alert about phone scam on bounced checks
If someone calls you and says you’re in trouble for a bounced check, don’t believe it.Lancaster police have issued a warning on their Facebook page about a telephone scam reported recently by several...
View ArticleBuffalo parking meter revenue rises twice what thieves stole
Since James Bagarozzo and Lawrence Charles were arrested and accused of stealing thousands of dollars in quarters from city parking meters they were supposed to be repairing, City Hall has seen a...
View ArticleTeen arrested in shooting death of 16-year-old
A 14-year-old has been arrested for killing 16-year-old Kelmyne Jones Saturday afternoon on Northland Avenue, authorities said today. Myles D. Taylor III, of Northland Avenue, is charged with...
View ArticleHollywood visual effects firm to bring 150 jobs in $4.5 million project
A little slice of Hollywood is coming to Buffalo, and it’s expected to bring along 150 new high-tech jobs.A total of $4.5 million from the Buffalo Billion will help locate a new company in Buffalo...
View ArticleFormer music teacher says police pressure led to false confession
LOCKPORT – A former Lutheran school music teacher, whose conviction for sex crimes was overturned by the State Court of Appeals, testified last week that he falsely confessed under police...
View ArticleFree Falls concerts draw big acts
NIAGARA FALLS – The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and 10,000 Maniacs will perform at two free concerts this month on Old Falls Street.The orchestra will perform Saturday, with 10,000 Maniacs...
View ArticleLewiston Art Festival will be an environmentally friendly event.
LEWISTON – Mounds of garbage left behind after any successful festival can put a damper on an otherwise positive experience.So the Village of Lewiston has issued a proclamation declaring “The Art of...
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Barker The School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the district’s administrative offices, Quaker and Haight roads. Cambria The Planning Board will meet at 8 p.m. Monday in Town Hall, 4160 Upper...
View ArticleJuly 14-21 / Niagara County faith-related events
Monday PRAYER: The Healing Rooms of Buffalo Niagara is open to pray for anyone who needs physical, emotional or spiritual healing, 7 to 9 p.m., Potters House Christian Community Church, 723 Seventh...
View ArticleSpecial edition of ‘Marble Orchard’ planned
LEWISTON – “The Marble Orchard: Spirits of 1813” offers vignettes of various historical Lewiston figures in full period costume, with special free performances planned for Friday, Saturday and Sunday...
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