State DEC holding Arbor Day art contest
STAFF REPORTS The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued a call for photography and/or artwork to be considered for the State Arbor Day Poster. It is a…
Collins announces $229K in grants for local fire companies
STAFF REPORTS WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) announced $229,088.55 in federal funding for three local fire companies. The Depew Fire Department will receive $14,246.66, the Memorial Volunteer Fire…
AMHERST TIMES: Burlington opens new location in Amherst
STAFF REPORTS AMHERST — Burlington Stores, a leading national off-price retailer, is opening a brand new store located at Amherst Commons, 3030 Sheridan Drive on Friday. This is a relocation…
AG James continues challenge of Trump Administration’s Public Charge Rule
STAFF REPORTS NEW YORK — Attorney General Letitia James filed a motion to seek a preliminary injunction to stop the Trump Administration’s public charge rule from going into effect. The…
Higgins announces NFMMCenter and Read to Succeed awarded $103K in grants
STAFF REPORTS Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced that two Western New York organizations were selected for September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Grant Awards totaling more than $103,000…
NIGHT LIGHTS returns to Griffis Sculpture Park
STAFF REPORTS EAST OTTO — For the seventh consecutive autumn, Griffis Sculpture Park will again be illuminated with colorful and theatrical lighting when “NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park” returns…
Former Niagara County spokesperson opens PR firm in Buffalo
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — Former Niagara County Public Information Officer Christian W. Peck has opened up a new public relations firm based in Western New York. Excelsior Strategies, committed to…
Here’s your #AllWNY2020 Calendar submissions for March
STAFF REPORTS For the third month in a row, five Western New Yorkers submitted photos for the March round of All WNY’s 2020 Calendar Contest. Their photos, which are posted…
Today’s Forecast: Possible showers with a high near 77
STAFF REPORTS The National Weather Service calls for a slight chance of showers between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a…
National Lacrosse League announces division realignment, schedule type and playoff format
STAFF REPORTS The National Lacrosse League announces details for the 2019-20 season, which include divisional realignment, playoff format and schedule type after the addition of two expansion teams and new…