Community support made The Premier 2013 the biggest yet

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has been a vital part of our community for almost 120 years. And the Buffalo/Niagara region demonstrated its ongoing support for us in a big way when more than 900 people attended the hospital

Ceretto: Stop fighting job growth, legalize MMA

Assemblyman John Ceretto (R,I,C-Lewiston) will introduce legislation to legalize mixed martial arts (MMA) in New York State. The sport is expected to generate over $5.2 million in economic activity a year in Western New York, plus additional revenue for the state. Currently, Mixed Martial Arts is regulated and recognized by 36 out of 44 states that have athletic commissions including California, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Attend “State of the City” address tonight – take a first hand interest in NF

WARNING!

Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel hosts “Wags, Whiskers & Wines” to benefit Niagara County SPCA

The phrase

Friends of Ronda’s – Fundraiser set for Friday

[From the Niagara-Gazette.com]

As the co-owner of a Niagara Street restaurant, a hockey mom and Town of Lewiston employee, Ronda Koban-Sortore has met lots of people and made lots of friends.

Still, when her friends began planning a fundraiser to help with the astronomical costs of her battle against cancer, they were astounded at the response from the community.

Armed robber flees with $3

[From the BuffaloNews.com]

An Ontario Avenue man told police Tuesday that he was robbed a knifepoint Tuesday night after he was followed home from a corner store.

The victim he left the store about 7:15 p.m., and when he got to his door a teenage boy, wearing all black clothes and a hood, jumped on him and demanded that he hand over everything. The victim said when he tried to push the teen away, the youth displayed a pearl-handled knife and threatened to

Image of the Day – January 31, 2013

One of the greatest Grandmothers ever – Theresa Candella – c.1945 – Click here for obituary

Higgins Fundraiser

Image of the Day – January 30, 2013

Ya know, from this high up, it doesn’t look so powerful… I think I’d survive a barrel ride!

Wednesday looks like “Higgins Day” in Niagara Falls

It’ll be like meeting the parents, When Brian Higgins is introduced to the Niagara Falls Community Wednesday.

Lots of folks to meet, lots of tasks to address.