Tue, Feb 6th 2024 01:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a new consumer protection law that will go into effect on Feb. 11. Her team said, "This new law will amend and clarify New York's existing credit card surcharge law."
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Tue, Feb 6th 2024 10:50 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the expansion and renovation of its behavioral health emergency room, what officials called "a pivotal step forward in enhancing mental health services for the residents in the Niagara Region and beyond."
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Mon, Feb 5th 2024 12:25 pm
Full Circle Mind & Body Yoga Studio recently celebrated a ribbon-cutting with the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce, at a new location: 400 Plain St.
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Mon, Feb 5th 2024 10:05 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.15, up 4 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.48. The New York state average is $3.28, up 2 cents from one week ago. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.56.
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Sat, Feb 3rd 2024 07:00 am
Forget, for a moment, that we're in the dead of winter, maybe even suffering a touch of the seasonal blues. Here's a story about farming on Grand Island to warm your hearts and stomachs and send the winter doldrums packing.
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Sat, Feb 3rd 2024 07:00 am
In the era of information overload and heightened concerns about data security, the importance of secure document disposal cannot be overstated. At Island Ship Center, our independently owned community pack and ship store, we understand the significance of safeguarding your confidential information. That's why we're proud to offer secure shredding services in collaboration with our trusted partner, Shred-it.
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Sat, Feb 3rd 2024 07:00 am
Daniel Black, who co-owns the Shaded Dahlia Piercing & Tattoo Parlor, in the Grand Island Plaza, has worked as a tattoo artist since he began his apprenticeship in 2005, except for his seven years in active duty with the U.S. Army infantry, from 2009-16. In this interview, Daniel and his wife, Sara, talk about tattooing as an art form.
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Fri, Feb 2nd 2024 10:05 am
Lewiston merchants and restaurateurs will team up on Saturday to present the fifth annual "Sip, Shop and Eat - Lewiston Style!" This year's Valentine's Day-themed event features a scavenger hunt wherein shoppers can enter to win the prize baskets shown in these photos. In addition, stores will have special deals available for customers.
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Thu, Feb 1st 2024 09:30 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced its Wound Center was awarded the prestigious RestorixHealth Center of Excellence Award for July-December 2023.
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Tue, Jan 30th 2024 02:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the state's new farm employer overtime credit advance portal, which is now open for farmers to register and begin preparing the documents they will need to apply for reimbursement.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2024 11:00 am
Monday evening at the Lewiston-Porter Board of Education session, attendees learned more about the Lewiston-Porter Academy of Business and Finance - a relatively new program at Lewiston-Porter High School.
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Thu, Jan 25th 2024 05:05 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced orthopedic surgeon Dr. Erik Freeland, DO, is now actively seeing patients as a member of NFMMC's orthopedic team at Summit HealthPlex, located on Williams Road.
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Thu, Jan 25th 2024 08:55 am
Tops Friendly Markets has announced the official launch of the new Tops Markets specialty pharmacy program. A press release stated, "The expanded specialty pharmacy services will provide more convenient and personalized care for patients living with chronic and complex medical conditions."
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Wed, Jan 24th 2024 03:40 pm
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA is celebrating Lunar New Year from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3. This event will be hosted at the Lunar New Year-inspired selfie station, located between the Aerie and Janie and Jack stores, closest to entrance 7.
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Mon, Jan 22nd 2024 10:35 am
As we continue to celebrate the start of a fresh new year, here at Tops we are excited to announce the advances we continue to make not only in our day-to-day efforts to adopt practices that help protect our environment, but also efforts that will make a lifelong impact.
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Mon, Jan 22nd 2024 10:35 am
Tops Friendly Markets announces the start of its annual "Check Out Hunger" initiative.
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Mon, Jan 22nd 2024 10:35 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.08, up one cent from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.42. The New York state average is $3.26, down two cents from one week ago. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.51.
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Wed, Jan 17th 2024 04:55 pm
Catholic Health has received two grants from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation totaling $2,125,000. The larger of the two grants - $2,000,000 - will help fund two new CT scanners for Mercy Hospital of Buffalo's busy emergency department (ED), which serves nearly 25,000 patients each year. The remaining $125,000 will support ongoing medical outreach to Buffalo's westside community.
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Wed, Jan 17th 2024 04:40 pm
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to keep track of the gift cards they received during the holidays. Unused gift card balances can be turned over to the comptroller's office of unclaimed funds (OUF) after five years of inactivity. In 2023, the office recovered over $27 million from gift cards.
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Tue, Jan 16th 2024 01:40 pm
The U.S, Small Business Administration (SBA) announced federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in New York for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due to drought that began June 13, 2023.
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Tue, Jan 16th 2024 11:05 am
The New York State Builders Association announces the election of Peter Florey as its new president, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
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Sat, Jan 13th 2024 10:55 am
Upon the two-year anniversary of mobile sports wagering in New York State, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced the state has collected more than $1.55 billion in taxes on such bets, most of it to be used for education.
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Sat, Jan 13th 2024 07:00 am
Daniel Black has worked as a tattoo artist since his apprenticeship in 2005.
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Sat, Jan 13th 2024 07:00 am
The Neighbors Foundation gratefully accepted a very generous donation from the Maguire Family of Dealerships on Grand Island.
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Fri, Jan 12th 2024 11:00 am
Tuesday marked a time of change for the Youngstown Business and Professional Association.
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Tue, Jan 9th 2024 11:50 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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Mon, Jan 8th 2024 04:45 pm
The International Inbound Travel Association board of directors selected Niagara Falls USA to host its 2026 summit (Feb. 8-11). Niagara Falls USA was one of six destinations bidding on the summit.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2024 04:45 pm
The University at Buffalo announces the fourth annual UB Fast 46 competition, open to alumni and former students who own or lead businesses. Named in honor of UB's founding in 1846, the program recognizes and celebrates the success of 46 of the fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UB alumni or former students around the world.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2024 02:50 pm
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball on Monday highlighted milestones the Taste NY program reached during its 10th anniversary year, 2023, as the state celebrated with a series of events and special promotions.
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Mon, Jan 8th 2024 07:00 am
Less than a month removed from the 19th anniversary of the Frontier House closing to the public, the surest sign of its reopening was announced on Friday.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2024 03:20 pm
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) announced the expansion of the workplace violence prevention law (section 27-b of labor law) to elementary and secondary public education facilities is now in effect. These facilities must complete a workplace violence policy statement, a workplace risk evaluation, and a workplace violence prevention program by May 3.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2024 12:15 pm
The historic Frontier House, a landmark of Lewiston since 1824, is about to welcome a new tenant that will delight food lovers and history buffs alike. Fairbanks, a restaurant by acclaimed restaurateurs Daniel Hagen and Jake Strawser (Billy Club), is set to open its doors in 2024, offering a unique dining experience that celebrates the rich terroir of the Northeast.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2024 10:40 am
To enhance primary care offerings in Western New York, UBMD Physicians' Group has launched UBMD Primary Care, which combines UBMD Family Medicine and the division of internal medicine-pediatrics of UBMD Internal Medicine.
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Thu, Jan 4th 2024 07:30 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital (MSMH) announced its Center for Sports Medicine & Physical Rehabilitation, now located at 1 Columba Drive No. 5 in Niagara Falls, will be moving on Jan. 15. The new department will relocate to the campus of Mount St. Mary's Hospital, 5300 Military Road, Lewiston, with the services located at the hospital's north lobby entrance.
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Wed, Jan 3rd 2024 10:10 am
Local newspapers are key to keeping residents informed about civic affairs - and the threat of negative media coverage keeps nonprofit leadership salaries in check, according to new University at Buffalo School of Management research.
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Tue, Jan 2nd 2024 02:00 pm
The New York Power Authority issued a request for information to understand potential interest and opportunities for NYPA to collaborate with renewable developers, contractors and companies to develop, own and operate renewable energy generating projects and storage systems, including solar photovoltaic energy, wind energy and battery energy storage.
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Tue, Jan 2nd 2024 12:15 pm
Tops Friendly Markets recently announced that, during the month of January, it is offering schools the chance to earn double the rewards as part of its "Tops in Education" program. Participants enrolled in the program will now be able to earn up to 10% for their school(s) during the entire month.
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Tue, Jan 2nd 2024 11:55 am
The New York State Department of Labor is reminding New Yorkers that the phased-in, gradual reduction in the overtime pay threshold for farmworkers began Jan. 1, with the threshold set at 56 hours per week. The process will continue with the overtime threshold limit reducing by four hours every other year until reaching 40 hours per week in 2032.
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Tue, Dec 26th 2023 10:55 am
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips", the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) reminds shoppers of New York state laws that protect consumers so they can make informed decisions about holiday returns. To avoid surprises, DCP recommends that consumers carefully review and understand what to look for when reviewing return and refund policies.
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Fri, Dec 22nd 2023 07:00 am
Destination Niagara USA announced the success of its annual holiday ornament sale, which raised more than $850 to benefit the 95th annual Niagara Falls Fire Department toy fund.
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