WEBR Radio in Buffalo, NY has had a history with the call letters WEBR since 1924. Originally home to live orchestra broadcasts and successful shows, this station was the birthplace of the Lone Ranger in Western New York. The station’s format has changed over the years and, most recently, experiencedRead More

More than 70 nursing home workers at Schoellkopf Health Center, represented by 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East reached a new 1-year Tentative Agreement with their employer late Thursday. Schoellkopf Health Center is the nursing home attached to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. “I am very pleased with the results andRead More

  This month, Niagara Pride, Inc. awarded the Jean Hopkins Memorial Scholarship to Cayla Mendetta, of Lockport High School, and Olivia Bugbee, of Starpoint High School. This year had several strong and deserving applicants, however, the Board of Directors of Niagara Pride were incredibly impressed by Olivia and Cayla’s accomplishments,Read More

Ten Lives Club Cat Adoption Group recently held their 4th Annual Kickball Tournament at Lackawanna Legends Baseball Field. At this event, there was a basket raffle, 50/50, beer, hotdogs and goody bags for team participants. The event raised over $2,000 for the cats at Ten Lives Club. Even with theRead More

New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured more than $350,000 from two Long Island Nissan dealerships, Route 112 Nissan and South Shore Nissan, for overcharging more than 200 New Yorkers who wanted to purchase their leased vehicles at the end of their lease term. An investigation by the OfficeRead More

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has announced it will defend former President Donald Trump’s gun rights in the wake of his conviction in a New York courtroom, which could result in the confiscation of his firearms. “If Donald Trump is further prosecuted for owning firearms,” said SAF founder and ExecutiveRead More

      Buffalo’s Allentown neighborhood is abuzz with excitement as the 67th annual Allentown Art Festival is set to kick off this Saturday and continue through Sunday. The festival, which has become a beloved tradition in the Queen City, will provide a platform for artists from near and farRead More

    St. Mary’s School for the Deaf students got active and celebrated an important cause during an interactive and adapted assembly on Wednesday. The American Heart Association and St. Mary’s School for the Deaf work  together each year to make whole-body wellness a priority as students participate in KidsRead More

This week, Senate Bill S.8382 passed with a vote of 57-2, which allows for rifle hunting of big game in Niagara County. Currently, Niagara County is one of five counties in the entire state which does not allow rifle hunting. By amending existing Environmental Conservation Law, at no cost toRead More

  The Niagara County Office for the Aging (OFA) is planning a month-long information campaign as part its efforts to raise awareness of elder abuse.  Each year, June is recognized as Elder Abuse Awareness month, culminating with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15 when communities around theRead More

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and NOAA Fisheries today released the final management plan and environmental assessment for the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, the first and only marine national monument located in the Atlantic Ocean. The monument was established to protect and conserve unique andRead More

Niagara County is now recruiting for corrections officers and is continuing a program begun last year that replaced the civil service written exam with a three-component process that includes an evaluation of training and experience, a physical fitness screening test and a medical screening.  Interested candidates have until June 17Read More

At approximately 02:15 am Saturday June 1, 2024, patrol responded to a report of an argument / disturbance at 1333 Vanderbilt Ave.  While patrol units were enroute it was learned that there may have been a stabbing incident at that location.  Upon arrival police located an unresponsive male on theRead More

  BY: Barry Rosenberg There are currently three third party candidates for president: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Jill Stein and Cornell West. All three candidates claim they are running to give voters a choice and a chance to voice their views. All three insist they are not “spoilers.” Let’s examineRead More

  BY: Robert C. Koehler   The election paradox looms. Do I calm myself down, steady my hand, pull the lever for Joe, even though it feels like voting for Netanyahu? Even though it feels like I’m loosing another bomb on Gaza? I’ve had a number of intense conversations withRead More

  Today, New York State Senator Rob Ortt presented Newfane High School Senior Nathan Snow with a Senate Certificate, recognizing his efforts, along with classmate Brianna Michalak (who couldn’t attend today due to a track meet) in recognition of their ‘Hoops n Hounds’ fundraiser they organized in support of Buddy’sRead More

On June 2, 2024, at approximately 2:08 pm, the Niagara Falls Police Department Crash Investigation Unit responded to the intersection of Hyde Park Blvd and Highland Avenue for a two-vehicle roll-over crash with entrapment. A 2018 Jeep operated by a 45-year-old Niagara Falls man was traveling northeast on Highland AvenueRead More

saturday, june 22, 2024 de veaux woods state park 3180 de veaux woods drive east niagara falls, ny 14305 schedule below Enjoy the Summer Solstice with a special Power City Eatery Coffee Breakfast & Lunch Pop-ups, Yoga Sessions with Be Ok Studio, Niagara Gorge Hiking Trips with the Niagara HikingRead More

Get ready for an unforgettable experience that will entertain, educate, and inspire! The Buffalo Zoo is thrilled to announce the debut of its all-new show, Canine Champions for Conservation performed by Stunt Dog Productions. Running now through Labor Day, this exciting program will showcase the remarkable talents of rescue dogsRead More

  “No one should be above the law. Like every criminal defendant, Mr. Trump had the opportunity to mount a vigorous defense and to be judged by a jury of his peers. I respect the jury’s verdict.”