Canisius College to host summer reading and writing camp
BUFFALO, NY – Western New York students are invited to attend a summer reading and writing enrichment camp at Canisius College. The camp will be held from 1 – 3:30…
Transit Drive-In ‘retro’ lineup includes Bowie, Bueller, Better Off Dead
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — The Transit Drive-In Theatre‘s annual ‘Retro Tuesday’ lineup includes at least a couple movies celebrating significant anniversaries, as well as a tip of the drive-in hat…
BBB warns of phony directory scam
BUFFALO — Better Business Bureau is warning local businesses to be aware of a scam from a company claiming they are owed money. Businesses have reported the phony directory invoice…
Brockport president honored as ‘Woman of Distinction’
ALBANY — The College at Brockport President Heidi Macpherson, PhD, was recently honored as one of the New York State Senate’s “Women of Distinction” during a ceremony at the Legislative…
Lancaster principal joins National Education Leadership Board
LANCASTER — Peter Kruszynski, principal of Lancaster Middle School, has been appointed to a four-year term on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP),…
Corwin intern leads mock debate
ALBANY — An intern in the office of Assemblywoman Jane Corwin had the privelidge of leading the 2016 “intern mock session” last week. Corwin, R-Clarence, sat next to the intern,…
Local gas prices trend upward
Gas prices in Buffalo and Rochester inched upward over the past week. In Buffalo, prices increased 2 cents to an average of $2.36, while in Rochester, prices went up 4…
‘I Love My Park Day’ breaks volunteer records
A record number of volunteers took part in Saturday’s annual “I Love My Park Day,” attending community clean-up, beautification and stewardship events at more than 110 state parks and historic…
Perfect day for Porchfest (Spring) 2016
BUFFALO — As many as 80 bands played music on nearly 40 porches throughout Elmwood Village Saturday afternoon, as part of the Elmwood Village Association’s bi-annual Porchfest. Stretching from Bird…
Bidwell Market opens for season
BUFFALO — The Elmwood Village Farmer’s Market at Bidwell Park opened this morning to a throng of people in search of locally grown produce, locally sources meats and other farm-fresh…