Tue, May 7th 2024 01:15 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 41-year-old Mohammed Mia of Buffalo pleaded guilty yesterday morning before State Supreme Court Justice Deborah A. Haendiges to one count of manslaughter in the first degree (class "B" violent felony). The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge in full satisfaction of the indictment against him.
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Tue, May 7th 2024 01:15 pm
Falling In Reverse makes anthems that provoke and inspire. Unnervingly ahead of the pack and yet always decisively right on time, their mix of bombastic declarations and intimate confessions connect with diverse crowds worldwide.
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Tue, May 7th 2024 01:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Worksport Ltd. will invest $6 million and expand its state-of-the-art facility in the Town of West Seneca, adding 280 new jobs to its workforce. The company, which is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, manufactures tonneau covers and solar-powered systems for pickup trucks.
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Tue, May 7th 2024 01:15 pm
The Erie County Fair announced Quinn XCII has been added to the concert series as a free show on Aug. 12 at The Buffalo News Grandstand.
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Tue, May 7th 2024 01:15 pm
"You don't need sight to take flight" are the words Chrystal Jones lives by each day. Despite losing her sight at 31 years old, she's let nothing stop her from achieving her goals, including working full time and studying for her bachelor's degree.
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Mon, May 6th 2024 05:30 pm
Today, Disney+ unveiled the teaser trailer and poster for the "four-piece" animated special "LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy."
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Mon, May 6th 2024 04:45 pm
Imagine if diagnosis and treatment for devastating conditions such as Alzheimer's disease could be developed quickly by extensive profiling of protein signatures in human tissues.
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Mon, May 6th 2024 04:45 pm
On Monday, Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum announced, "We experienced a tremendous amount of flood damage to the third and fourth floors of the museum Monday, forcing us to close our community treehouse indefinitely.
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Mon, May 6th 2024 03:00 pm
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's move to reclassify cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance has broad implications, paving the way for more informed research on the drug and its effects, to tax benefits for businesses, to the potential for rectifying drug-related wrongs.
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Mon, May 6th 2024 03:00 pm
Local health leaders introduced the new name and structure of Erie County's Overdose Prevention Task Force at its quarterly meeting on Monday, May 6.
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Mon, May 6th 2024 01:55 pm
At 7:52 a.m. Monday, the Niagara County Communications Center received 911 calls reporting a two-vehicle accident, and one of the involved vehicles also striking a utility pole. The accident was reported to be in the area of Bond Lake on Lower Mountain Road in the Town of Lewiston.
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Mon, May 6th 2024 01:35 pm
While changing emotions can be a normal part of adolescence, being proactive and understanding the signs to look out for before those feelings are heightened is crucial - as early intervention and treatment are key to mental wellness.
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Mon, May 6th 2024 12:35 pm
Empire State Wrestling will hold "Brawlfest 2024," one of its "super show" events, on Saturday, May 18, at Buffalo RiverWorks. Elijah, formerly known as World Wrestling Entertainment's Elias, will compete at "Brawlfest" alongside many of the top independent talents from across the U.S. and Western New York.
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Mon, May 6th 2024 12:30 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced May 6-10 is Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW).
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Mon, May 6th 2024 12:30 pm
"Sweet Expectations" to benefit FeedMore WNY is back on from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, with what organizers called "an unforgettable evening of tastings, live music, a chef demonstration and amazing auction prizes.
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Mon, May 6th 2024 12:30 pm
Quinn Hurley of Starpoint High School and Matthew Long of Lewiston-Porter High School were named winners of the 57th Thomas E. Hewitt Scholar/Athlete Awards. Each received a $2,500 scholarship. The awards were presented by the board of associates of Mount St. Mary's Hospital in a ceremony held at the Niagara Frontier Golf Club. The program was sponsored by the Mount St Mary's Hospital Foundation.
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Mon, May 6th 2024 12:30 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.65, down one cent from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.55. The New York state average is $3.73, up 2 cents from one week ago. A year ago, the NYS average was also $3.70.
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Mon, May 6th 2024 12:10 pm
RIAA-certified Gold a cappella group Straight No Chaser, known for their holiday favorites and re-imagination of iconic songs throughout the decades, today revealed the "Top Shelf" tour, their 2024 fall run.
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Mon, May 6th 2024 12:10 pm
Yacht Rock Revue, deemed by Rolling Stone as the "world's premier soft-rock party band" and the masters of smooth grooves, reveal their forthcoming release of two original tracks: "Tropical Illusion" and "Passengers," both unveiling Friday, May 24.
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Mon, May 6th 2024 12:10 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced that, during the 2023-24 hunting seasons, hunters in New York harvested an estimated 209,781 deer.
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Mon, May 6th 2024 12:10 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced its designation as a birthing-friendly hospital by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This designation recognizes NFMMC's compliance with the CMS's maternal morbidity structural measure under the hospital inpatient quality reporting (IQR) program, "underscoring the hospital's commitment to superior maternity care."
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Mon, May 6th 2024 07:00 am
An all-day, online conference to assist and educate health care professionals and caregivers for older adults living in rural areas across New York will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 17.
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Mon, May 6th 2024 07:00 am
It's prom season across Western and Central New York, which means more teen drivers will be out and about. While prom is a celebration and a rite of passage, it can be a dangerous night on the roads. AAA is reminding teens, parents and educators to plan ahead to prevent prom and graduation season from turning deadly.
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Sat, May 4th 2024 05:20 pm
Today, in celebration of the annual "Star Wars" fan holiday, Disney+ debuted an exciting, brand-new trailer and poster for Lucasfilm's upcoming "Star Wars" series "The Acolyte." The thrilling, suspenseful live-action series launches on Tuesday, June 4, with the first two episodes, exclusively on Disney+.
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Sat, May 4th 2024 07:40 am
A 6 p.m. rain shower - and with the more rain forecasted throughout Friday night - forced Ransomville Speedway management to pull the plug on the opening night racing program.
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Sat, May 4th 2024 07:35 am
Get ready to set sail to Bikini Bottom as the Parish Players proudly present Nickelodeon's "SpongeBob the Musical," a spectacular production co-conceived by Tina Landau and Kyle Jarrow.
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Sat, May 4th 2024 07:35 am
Good news has come Grand Island's way in the form of a $39 million federal grant earmarked for New York state to improve the South Grand Island Bridges.
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Sat, May 4th 2024 07:30 am
Members of the 8U Grand Island Viking softball team said they enjoyed participating in the April 20 Islandwide cleanup, despite brisk winds and cool temperatures.
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Sat, May 4th 2024 07:30 am
Noel D. "Cheeta" Blair, age 90, died April 28, 2024.
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Sat, May 4th 2024 07:30 am
Maryalice Pellicci (nee Arnold) died April 27, 2024.
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Fri, May 3rd 2024 05:15 pm
The Youngstown Garden Club held a clean sweep on two local beaches in honor of Earth Day.
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Fri, May 3rd 2024 05:00 pm
Tops Friendly Markets and the Taste of Buffalo are pleased to announce that Kelli Dingle, a talented artist from Albion, is the grand-prizewinner of the 2024 Taste of Buffalo Tops poster art contest.
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Fri, May 3rd 2024 05:00 pm
Lewiston-Porter High School announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the third quarter marking period of the 2024-25 academic year.
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Fri, May 3rd 2024 04:55 pm
Daryl Hall will release his sixth solo album, "D," on Virgin Music on June 21, co-produced by one-time Eurythmics member and fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dave Stewart, who co-wrote seven of the nine new original songs with Hall penning the other two on his own.
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Fri, May 3rd 2024 04:55 pm
Today, Lakewood Music presents their debut song from their forthcoming album out this fall. The new song, "Outnumbered," features Grammy-nominated artist and worship leader Tauren Wells. The new song was recorded live at Lakewood Church and was written in collaboration with Steven Furtick, Joel Osteen, Brandon Lake, Mitch Wong, Chris Brown and more.
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Fri, May 3rd 2024 04:55 pm
Elevation Rhythm releases a brand-new song, "Goodbye Yesterday," with Gracie Binion. The new song was written by Steven Furtick, Joshua Holiday, Mitch Wong and Binion. Listen now to the new song.
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Fri, May 3rd 2024 04:55 pm
After being discovered by millions on season 17 of "America's Got Talent" and season 10 of "BET's Sunday Best," singer/songwriter Bay Turner releases his debut, Centricity Music radio single, "Brand New."
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Fri, May 3rd 2024 04:55 pm
Singer-songwriter Brennley Brown releases her newest single, "Miracle Story," today (Provident Entertainment/Sony Music).
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Fri, May 3rd 2024 04:55 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Ernest B. Green Jr., 41, of Buffalo, and Daniel Rodriguez, 41, of Buffalo, were sentenced this morning before State Supreme Court Justice M. William Boller to 75 years to life in prison.
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Fri, May 3rd 2024 04:55 pm
The Niagara County Youth Bureau will host a coaches seminar at 6 p.m. June 18 at SUNY Niagara. With an emphasis on working properly on the development of youth and mental health, the Youth Bureau is happy to sponsor this event free of charge for Niagara County resident coaches, Niagara County youth sport organization coaches, and all coaches/administrators within Niagara County school districts.
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