Gates Fire District to get $11K grant
WASHINGTON D.C. — An $11,382 federal grant has been awarded to the Gates Fire District in Monroe County to purchase a new fire hose and attachments that comply with the…
Niagara Power Vista unveils upgraded visitor center
LEWISTON — The New York Power Authority today re-opened its Power Vista visitor center at the Niagara Power Project, following an extensive renovation that includes cutting-edge interactive games and exhibits…
Bisons team up with local breweries for ‘Buffalo Brewer’s Series No. 2’
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Bisons have teamed up with Resurgence Brewing Co., Big Ditch Brewing Co., Community Beer Works and Consumer’s Beverages to offer a sequel to 2015’s popular “Buffalo…
Art Alive winners announced
BUFFALO — Albright Knox’ 20th anniversary of Art Alive had 29 works contributed from more than a dozen local schools with awards given to those deemed the best by a…
Book enthusiasts to invade Bidwell
Stake your claim to Bidwell Parkway on Tuesday — with a book. Buffalo Reading Invasion returns to the city with its first event of 2016 at Bidwell, east of Elmwood.…
DeSales to honor five with Hall of Fame inductions
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — DeSales Catholic School will honor its fourth group of inductees to the school’s Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame at an induction dinner and ceremony on Oct.…
Race to the finish at Central Termin8er
BUFFALO — The city’s first alternative urban racing event, the Central Termin8er, attracted participants from Boston, Brooklyn, Washington, DC, Toronto, Pittsburgh and Baltimore — as well as several from right…
Maid of the Mist earns distinction
NIAGARA FALLS — The popular Maid of the Mist tourist attraction has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its sixth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have…
It’s Wine & Cheese weekend on the Niagara Wine Trail
It’s Wine & Cheese weekend along the Niagara Wine Trail as participating wineries offer a pairing cheese with their wines, ciders and meads this Saturday and Sunday. A $27 ticket…
Coast Guard offers boating safety tips
As boating season around Western New York kicks into full gear, the U.S. Coast Guard is offering safety tips to boaters on the Great Lakes and beyond. According to the…