Thu, Jun 5th 2025 12:20 pm
Information for safe, legal and environmentally friendly boating on New York state waters in 2025 is now available from NY Sea Grant at www.nyseagrant.org/safeboating. NYSG has updated resources and links on the website to help novice and experienced boaters.
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Wed, Jun 4th 2025 05:00 pm
Niagara Falls Juneteenth weekend celebrations will kick off on Saturday, June 14, with a parade and community art and cultural festival hosted by the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center and organized by the Juneteenth committee and the Niagara Storm Youth Organization.
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Wed, Jun 4th 2025 05:00 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens' new "Butterfly Experience" opens this weekend and will be open daily from June 7 to Aug. 3. Hundreds of live butterflies have taken flight in their newly renovated tropical orchard. The live butterfly exhibit will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at buffalogardens.com.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 11:00 am
The greatest rivalry in sports returns to the ice this winter as the U.S. Women's National Team will face the Canadian Women's National Team as part of the four-game 2025 Rivalry Series, Presented by Discover.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 10:55 am
Read to Succeed Buffalo (RTSB) is expanding its AARP Foundation Experience Corps Program to serve students in first and second grade in Niagara Falls City Schools. Since 2016, RTSB has been recruiting and training older adult volunteers as literacy tutor/mentors for students, pre-K-third Grade, in the Buffalo Public Schools.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 10:55 am
The cities of Tonawanda and North Tonawanda are proud to announce a season-long celebration of the bicentennial of the Erie Canal, which first opened Oct. 26, 1825. As the western gateway to the Erie Canal and home to the renowned Gateway Harbor Park, our communities are coming together to commemorate this historic milestone with a series of exciting events from June through October.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 10:55 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the launch of a nation-leading $100 million freshwater fish hatchery modernization plan.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 04:00 pm
At its regular meeting on Thursday, the Lewiston Town Board, as lead agency, moved to approve a negative declaration and concept plan for the 5/4 President's Park planned unit development on Washington Drive. The project was proposed by developer Joe Giusiana.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 11:00 am
Artpark, Western New York's premier summer destination for live performance, music and interactive art, announces its 51st season with an exciting lineup packed with music, art, festivals, family programs and much more.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 11:00 am
The Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market is making a case to join death and taxes in the circle of certitude.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for May 30, 2025
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Thu, May 29th 2025 09:35 am
Action for Belden Center neighbors seems to have taken shape after three residents approached the Town of Niagara Board about vacant buildings in their neighborhood at the town's regular business meeting on Tuesday, May 20.
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Wed, May 28th 2025 11:25 am
Calling all Western New York spicy food lovers! The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Friendly Markets announced a fiery new collaboration for the 2025 festival with popular internet TV show "Hot Ones" and its parent media company First We Feast.
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Tue, May 27th 2025 07:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced General Motors will invest $888 million in new machinery and equipment at its Tonawanda plant to produce a next-generation small-block V-8 engine for use in GM's line of full-size trucks and SUVs. The project will support 870 jobs at Tonawanda Propulsion, including 177 jobs that were deemed at risk.
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Tue, May 27th 2025 07:05 pm
On Tuesday, Sen. Rob Ortt and the New York State Senate proudly inducted the Rev. John Cooper Jr. to the Senate's Veterans Hall of Fame.
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Tue, May 27th 2025 03:35 pm
The Niagara County Department of Employment and Training will hold an outdoor career fair on Wednesday, June 4, at Oppenheim Park for those seeking employment. More than 70 companies with open positions have signed up to take part.
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Mon, May 26th 2025 05:45 pm
The Village and Town of Lewiston joined forces with Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 on Monday to salute those River Region residents who have served in defense of this country.
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Sat, May 24th 2025 10:55 am
Looking for a calendar of Artpark concerts, BPO events, festivals and other fun events? We've got you covered!
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Fri, May 23rd 2025 09:25 pm
Smelt Fest ushered in the season on Friday. Unfortunately, that season was winter.
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Fri, May 23rd 2025 01:55 pm
As the Buffalo Bills were making a run for a Super Bowl championship late last season, another team was in town looking to claim a television title.
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Fri, May 23rd 2025 11:00 am
Steven Page will perform Friday, June 6, on the Alphonso I. DiMino Memorial Band Shell. He will be joined by Steven Page Trio bandmates Craig Northey (guitar, vocals) and Kevin Fox (cello, vocals).
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Fri, May 23rd 2025 11:00 am
A revised version of the Town of Grand Island's zoning code amendment regarding allowable uses in the commercial districts will be the subject of a public hearing at 8 p.m. Monday, June 2.
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Thu, May 22nd 2025 11:30 pm
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for May 23, 2025
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Wed, May 21st 2025 03:15 pm
HBO and NFL Films reteam to present two upcoming editions of the groundbreaking series, "Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Buffalo Bills" debuting Tuesday, Aug. 5 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on HBO, with new episodes of the five-part series premiering on subsequent Tuesdays through Sept. 2; and "Hard Knocks: In Season with the NFC East" debuting this December. Both series will be available to stream on HBO Max.
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Wed, May 21st 2025 08:45 am
On May 20, voters in the Grand Island Central School District cast their ballots in favor of approving the 2025-26 budget by the vote of 558 in favor and 387 opposed. The budget for the school district's new fiscal year is $79,321,145. Proposition 2, which provides for the purchase of vehicles, passed by the vote of 573 in favor and 370 opposed.
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Wed, May 21st 2025 08:35 am
Shake Shack officially opens in Western New York today, at 1531 Niagara Falls Blvd., Suite 300, Amherst (next to Starbucks in the T.J. Maxx plaza).
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Wed, May 21st 2025 08:30 am
After years of struggle and perseverance, the Niagara Arts & Cultural Center has reached an important new milestone in its restoration and adaptive reuse of the former Niagara Falls High School with the completion of six ADA-compliant toilet rooms on the three floors of the main building.
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Wed, May 21st 2025 08:30 am
Wild Kritters of Niagara County has set the date and location of its annual basket raffle: Sunday, June 8, at the 3F Conservation Club, 904 Swann Road, Youngstown.
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Mon, May 19th 2025 12:00 pm
SUNY Niagara honored the Class of 2025 on Saturday in a celebration held on its campus in Sanborn. More than 300 students and their families attended the college's 61st commencement ceremony.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 02:25 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation begins its recreational boating season to coincide with National Safe Boating Week.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 02:25 pm
For many of us, Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, when many people dust off their grills to celebrate the holiday and prepare for outdoor cooking in the warmer months ahead. As they do, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) offers important safety tips and guidelines to help ensure that the grilling season remains fire-safe.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 02:25 pm
The Social Security Administration has announced the most popular baby names in New York for 2024. Liam and Mia topped the list.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 11:00 am
The Lewiston Smelt Festival returns to Academy Park on Friday, May 23, serving up the River Region's favorite fried fish from 6 p.m. This much-loved community celebration, hosted by the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce, promises a fun-filled evening of food, music and local flavor.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 11:00 am
The Grand Island Lawnmower Race is revving up for another Father's Day event.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 10:55 am
There's new action for two iconic Island gathering places as a result of Monday's town Planning Board meeting.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for May 16, 2025
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Thu, May 15th 2025 04:00 pm
American Legion Portage Post No. 1465 will dedicate a memorial monument to honor the Polish American Veterans who served in World War I's Polish Blue Army, also known as Haller's Army, and who were parishioners of Holy Trinity R.C. Church in Niagara Falls.
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Wed, May 14th 2025 09:15 am
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Friendly Markets announced 40 restaurants and food trucks, and four wineries, will participate in the 42nd annual celebration of Buffalo's food scene, which will be held July 12-13 along Delaware Avenue and Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo.
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Tue, May 13th 2025 03:50 pm
Community Missions, in partnership with Niagara County Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services and M&T Bank, opened its Lantern Project on Monday afternoon. Co-located within the organization's emergency housing shelter at 1570 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, the Lantern Project is a two-bed safe place reserved for individuals ready to engage in substance treatment.
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Mon, May 12th 2025 11:10 pm
On Monday, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced a nearly $12 million project to improve and expand the visitor experience at Earl W. Brydges Artpark State Park is complete. Upgrades include a new connector trail, entrance features and parking improvements meant to improve traffic flow for events and better connect the park with the trails and amenities of the Lower Niagara River.
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