Robert ‘Bob’ E. Sembert — Dec. 7, 2021
Robert ‘Bob’ E. Sembert, 85, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on December 7, 2021 at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the…
Higgins Announces $1.2M for WNY Headquartered Compeer International
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced a $1.2 million grant through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Multistate Mentoring Programs Initiative to Compeer International, based in Western New York. The award will…
Niagara Narrowly Defeated By Eastern Michigan, 60-58
YPSILANTI, Mich. – Despite a late second-half push, the Purple Eagles (3-6, 0-2 MAAC) were narrowly defeated by Eastern Michigan (4-5, 0-0 MAC), 60-58, on Wednesday. Game RecapFirst Half An…
BUFFALO HEALTHY LIVING: Two Western New York Organizations Recognized for Achievements in Workplace Health
Two Western New York organizations are being recognized for their commitment to employee health and well-being by the American Heart Association through its 2021 Workplace Health Achievement Index. The American…
Canisius Women’s Basketball Falls Short Against Youngstown State
Canisius closed the final 2:22 of game action on a 16-6 run, but the Griffs’ comeback fell short as Youngstown State prevailed, 69-66, at the Koessler Athletic Center in non-conference…
Northern Kentucky Tops Canisius Men’s Basketball
Northern Kentucky sophomore Marques Warrick scored a career-high 30 points and freshman guard Sam Vinson added 17 points and five rebounds to help lead the host Norse to a 75-62…
Purple Eagles Comeback Effort Falls Short at Xavier
CINCINNATI, OHIO – Angel Parker scored a career-high 29 points, but the Purple Eagles couldn’t complete the comeback against Xavier, falling to the Musketeers 82-78, at the Cintas Center in…
Dragon Named MAAC Swimmer of the Week
EDISON, NJ – Niagara freshmen Nathan Dragon has been named Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference men’s swimmer of the week after setting four program records during the Zippy Invite this past…
NU Heads To Eastern Michigan For Midweek Matchup
The Purple Eagles (3-5, 0-2 MAAC) resume non-conference play with a midweek matchup against the Eastern Michigan Eagles (3-5, 0-0 MAC) on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 7:00 p.m. Last Time…
AG James Delivers Up to $200 Million to Help New York Combat Opioid Crisis
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced an agreement with opioid manufacturer Allergan Finance, LLC and its affiliates that would deliver up to $200 million to…