Wed, Jul 26th 2023 06:20 pm
The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) will bring its 151st annual convention to Niagara Falls, from Aug. 8-12 at the Sheraton Niagara Falls and the Niagara Falls Convention Center. Almost 1,000 people, including volunteer firefighters and their guests from across New York state, vendors and visiting dignitaries, will attend the convention and related events.
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Tue, Jul 25th 2023 11:10 am
A moderate increase in servant leadership can have a significant effect on an organization's revenue, based on new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 06:35 pm
Erie County Medical Center has again been recognized by the Lown Institute for outstanding social responsibility, receiving an "A" grade on the 2023-24 Lown Institute Hospitals Index. ECMC achieved this honor through strong performance across metrics of health equity, patient outcomes, and value of care, out of more than 3,600 hospitals nationwide.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 07:00 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on Friday announced the appointment of Dr. Thomas Latuga as the interim director of pharmacy.
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Fri, Jul 21st 2023 11:00 am
Reconstruction work has ramped up at the Village of Lewiston's crown jewel, with the addition of Harvey Windows + Doors casements at the Frontier House.
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Thu, Jul 20th 2023 08:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York Forward loan fund 2 program for qualifying small businesses and nonprofits.
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Wed, Jul 19th 2023 08:40 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced its ongoing TV installation project is "well underway and on track for completion by the end of August." This initiative, made possible by a $200,000 donation from local philanthropist Russell J. Salvatore in April, "aims to significantly enhance the patient experience throughout the medical campus."
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Tue, Jul 18th 2023 05:10 pm
It was a record-breaking year for the Tops charity golf outing, where $525,000 was raised for John R. Oishei Children's Hospital.
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Tue, Jul 18th 2023 05:05 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's Primary Care Centers have achieved recertification for patient-centered medical home status by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for the period of July 12, 2023, to July 27, 2024. This recertification recognizes the systematic use of patient-centered, coordinated care management processes at each center.
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Tue, Jul 18th 2023 07:00 am
A new "sandwich board" sign law was adopted Monday by the Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees. The affirmative vote follows nine months of discussions amongst elected leaders seeking uniformity and safety on Center Street, and business owners looking to keep the exterior advertising they say is key to attracting walking traffic.
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Mon, Jul 17th 2023 09:15 pm
Sponsored by ECMC Foundation, ECMC is launching a new summer internship opportunity for high school students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades called "Healthcare Explorers."
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Mon, Jul 17th 2023 12:05 pm
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston will again discuss changing municipal law, as it pertains to "sandwich board" signs, when they meet at 6 p.m. tonight in the Red Brick Municipal Building, 145 N. Fourth St.
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Fri, Jul 14th 2023 10:50 am
The AHLA Foundation announced its inaugural No Room for Trafficking (NRFT) advisory council, which includes top leaders from across the hotel and lodging industry.
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Wed, Jul 12th 2023 05:20 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announces the appointment of Russell Elliott Carlson, M.D., as the medical director of the Wound Center of Niagara.
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Wed, Jul 12th 2023 05:15 pm
KeyBank's "Key4Women" will present "Digital Everything: Forever and For All to See" a free, one-hour virtual event at noon Wednesday, July 19.
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Wed, Jul 12th 2023 05:15 pm
Tops is incredibly grateful for the heartfelt generosity of the Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts for its donation of a pink pom pom redbud to our Jefferson Avenue store. This tree was chosen for its beautiful heart-shaped leaves and, come spring, large display of flowers.
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Wed, Jul 12th 2023 05:05 pm
Trinity Medical Podiatry, part of a multi-specialty physician network affiliated with Catholic Health, welcomes Sara Davidovich, DPM, to its practice at 2121 Main St., Buffalo.
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Mon, Jul 10th 2023 04:15 pm
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced the state Department of Agriculture and Markets is eligible to receive nearly $20 million through a new U.S. Department of Agriculture and Markets (USDA) grant opportunity.
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Fri, Jun 30th 2023 03:40 pm
Northeast Grocery Inc. (NGI), the parent company of Tops Friendly Markets and Price Chopper/Market 32, has named John Persons as chief operating officer.
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Fri, Jun 30th 2023 11:00 am
The Aquarium of Niagara teamed up with Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union to host a community access day on June 24 in recognition of the aquarium's rescued seals: Lumiere, Della, Stryker and Medusa.
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Thu, Jun 29th 2023 10:50 pm
The Military Reunion Network (MRN) hosted its annual educational summit at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Niagara Falls from Friday, June 23, through Monday, June 26. The event allows veterans to connect with reunion planners, as well as destination and hotel partners, to create connections and develop planning tools.
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Wed, Jun 28th 2023 04:15 pm
As a result of a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, Publishers Clearing House (PCH) has agreed to a proposed court order that will require it to pay $18.5 million to consumers who spent money and wasted their time, and make substantial changes to how it conducts business online.
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Wed, Jun 28th 2023 03:15 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the installation of the SteriSpace air sterilization system as part of its innovative air sterilization project at the Schoellkopf Health Center.
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Tue, Jun 27th 2023 03:30 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins is urging Amtrak to work with government agencies in the U.S. and Canada to "streamline the inspection process on the Maple Leaf route to allow for faster and easier travel between the two countries."
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Mon, Jun 26th 2023 01:50 pm
The board of the AFL/CIO Niagara/Orleans Central Labor Council has announced its scholarship winners following the 39th annual scholarship presentation.
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Mon, Jun 26th 2023 01:50 pm
Destination Niagara USA recently added two new team members to its staff, as the demand for group travel and conventions in Niagara Falls USA continues to rise. Holly Avino (travel trade sales manager) and Courtney Paterson (convention sales manager) are the latest hires for the destination marketing organization (DMO).
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Mon, Jun 26th 2023 01:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Sen. Chuck Schumer, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and the New York congressional delegation today announced New York state's ConnectALL office has been allocated more than $664 million in funding from the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, part of the 2021 "Bipartisan Infrastructure Law."
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Mon, Jun 26th 2023 01:45 pm
The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy has released the position profile in its search for a new executive director.
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Mon, Jun 26th 2023 10:45 am
National Tire Safety Week runs from June 26 through July 3, 2023. This initiative is intended to educate consumers and motorists about tire care, safety and maintenance, especially as the summer travel season heats up heading into the Fourth of July holiday. AAA Western and Central New York is sharing information from the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) in an effort to raise awareness.
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Sat, Jun 24th 2023 07:00 am
David Glian is marking his 10th year at the helm of the Grand Island Fun Center and, every day, it's still fun to come to work.
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Fri, Jun 23rd 2023 12:15 pm
While Mount St. Mary's Hospital is transitioning its labor and delivery services to Sisters of Charity Hospital beginning July 1, the Lewiston hospital will continue to serve the health care needs of mothers and babies throughout Niagara County.
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Fri, Jun 23rd 2023 11:55 am
Balanced Infusions celebrated a ribbon-cutting in honor of its one-year anniversary coming up in July. Nicole Mombrea, owner and family nurse practitioner, her staff and family were on hand with Village of Lewiston Trustee Daniel Gibson and Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce Chairman Matt Villnave.
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Fri, Jun 23rd 2023 10:30 am
Empire State Development (ESD) announced applications for round 2 of the East Buffalo Small Business Working Capital Grant Program are available from June 23 to July 21.
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Wed, Jun 21st 2023 09:05 pm
In recognition of National Pollinator Week, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) announced plans to establish new habitats for pollinators near its Niagara Power Vista in Lewiston and its St. Lawrence-Franklin D. Roosevelt Visitors Center in Massena. The new habitats will better protect the bees, butterflies and other pollinators that support the healthy functioning of our ecosystems.
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Wed, Jun 21st 2023 09:45 am
Tops Friendly Markets has begun its annual campaign for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH). The initiative is officially underway at all participating Tops Friendly Markets locations and will run through Sunday, July 2.
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Wed, Jun 21st 2023 08:55 am
The Village of Lewiston is one step closer to adopting a new "sandwich boards" sign law following a productive, one-hour meeting with business owners at Tuesday's monthly meeting.
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Tue, Jun 20th 2023 05:25 pm
Stephen Hospitality LLC, a subsidiary of Clarence-based Stephen Development LLC, announced the grand-opening of its new flagship hotel property, the Buffalo Airport Hotel, formally a Holiday Inn, located at the corner of Holtz Road and Genesee Street.
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Tue, Jun 20th 2023 02:50 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the appointment of local surgeons Dr. Robert Hodge, M.D, and Dr. Jeffrey Schratz, M.D., to its surgical team, effective July 1.
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Sat, Jun 17th 2023 11:35 am
Research and Design has opened a second retail store in the Village of Lewiston. Townie Football Shop debuted on Saturday - just in time for GardenFest weekend - at 549 Center St. (the former Country Doctor location).
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Fri, Jun 16th 2023 08:35 pm
The Upward Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday for Dan Buttery, in celebration of the new "Lewiston Landing" sign he crafted and installed on North Water Street.
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