Olcott boardwalk to open Saturday
OLCOTT — Lakeview Village Shoppes will open for the season on Saturday. The shops along the boardwalk will be open weekends only for the month of May, then on May…
Toastmasters International director to visit Buffalo
Steve Chen, a director for Toastmasters International, will visit the Buffalo area Thursday through April 30 to promote the nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills. While…
Canisius grads given top marks
BUFFALO – Canisius College alumni ranked first overall in New York State on the 2015 CPA exam cycle, with a 75 percent pass rate, in the category of medium programs…
Gas prices jump nearly a dime
Local gas prices jumped nearly a dime over the past week as the price of gas in Buffalo was recorded at an average of $2.23 per gallon, about 9 cents…
WNY-filmed movie to premiere at Buffalo’s North Park Theatre
BUFFALO — “The American Side,” a movie filmed throughout Western New York in 2013 will make its world debut April 22 at the North Park Theatre on Hertel Ave. The…
Local gas prices up slightly
Gasoline prices in Buffalo and Rochester were up slightly over the past week, according to AAA of Western and Central New York. The average price for a gallon of unleaded…
Local Restaurant Week starts Monday
It’s once again time for Local Restaurant Week, the twice-annual rite that encourages Western New York diners to eat local. Beginning Monday, more than 200 locally owned eateries offer deals…
Niagara Wine Trail event to take place over two weekends
The Niagara Wine Trail is celebrating spring and New York Wine Month with their annual Taste of the Trail event, April 16, 17, 23 and 24. Taking place over the…
Improvathon to offer 49 1/2 hours of comedy
AMHERST — ComedySportz 8th Annual Improvathon will offer 49 1/2 straight hours of comedy improv beginning at 6 p.m. Friday at The Arena, 4476 Main St. The event features 25…
Artistic ‘FUNraiser’ to benefit C4 Foundation
DEPEW — A paint and sip fundraiser slated for 1 p.m. Saturday at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 4569 Broadway, aims to raise money for the The C4 Foundation —…