Kiefer Sutherland returns to WNY for Niagara Falls show
NIAGARA FALLS — Kiefer Sutherland must have liked it here. Having performed at Buffalo Iron Works over the summer, the actor-turned-country-singer is making a quick re-visit in the form of…
Tonawanda Winterfest planned for Jan. 12-15
TOWN OF TONAWANDA — The Town of Tonawanda Winterfest will be held at various locations around the town from Jan. 12 – 15. The annual festivities includes ice skating, hockey,…
Aquarium of Niagara adds two to staff
NIAGARA FALLS — The Aquarium of Niagara recently welcomed two new additions to the staff; Richelle Swem is the new curator of animals, while Joe Weickart is the aquarium’s new…
Today’s forecast: Snow with a high near 31
The National Weather Service calls for snow this morning and likely snow showers this afternoon with a high near 31 with no real drop in temperature overnight. New snow accumulation…
Gillibrand applauds passage of bill to fight postpartum depression
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is applauding the passage of the bipartisan Bringing Postpartum Depression Out of the Shadows Act, which aims to provide targeted, federal funding to…
Energy-efficient lights reducing seasonal electric demands
RENSSELAER — Holiday lighting is expected to add 750-800 megawatts (MW) to the level of electricity used by New Yorkers this season, the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) reports.…
Buffalo man sentenced over painkillers
BUFFALO — A 29-year-old Buffalo man was sentenced this week to 13 years in prison plus three years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to two counts of third-degree criminal…
Marjim Manor offers holiday craft, painting — and wine
APPLETON — The Winery at Marjim Manor offers a pair of upcoming craft classes — with wine. First, the winery will hold a paint and taste class on Tuesday with…
Local writers to be featured at Talking Leaves holiday reading
BUFFALO — Local writers from the Mental Health Association’s Writing & Well-Being Workshop will showcase their poetry and prose at a community holiday reading and reception from 6 – 7:30…
Tom Petty coming to Canandaigua on July 2
CANANDAIGUA — Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will make a stop in Western New York in July as part of their 40th anniversary tour. The July 2 show at CMAC…