Mon, Nov 3rd 2025 01:50 pm
Niagara County Public Works Commissioner Garret Meal announced the Niagara County Golf Course is now closed for the season. Meal said the closure was based on both current weather conditions and the future outlook that does not show any improvements in conditions.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 07:20 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton reminds New Yorkers to hunt safely this season. She encourages all outdoor enthusiasts to respectfully share the woods and follow safety precautions.
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Mon, Oct 20th 2025 04:45 pm
The Lewiston-Porter Lancers boys varsity soccer team recently completed its league play with an undefeated record of 15-0-0.
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Tue, Oct 7th 2025 05:15 pm
As it celebrated National Coaches Day on Monday, Project Play Western New York (WNY) announced the 25 coaches named to its annual "Coaches Honor Roll," as well as the 2025 Dick Gallagher Lifetime Service Award recipient. Honorees include:
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Fri, Oct 3rd 2025 02:50 pm
Tradition ... history ... pride ... legacy: Four simple words that represent our Niagara Wheatfield alumni and staff. Over the last 65 years, we have had the honor of seeing the greatness of so many that have walked the halls of NW. It is our duty and responsibility to ensure that those who have contributed to not only the success of Niagara Wheatfield, but to the betterment of our community, are recognized
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Fri, Oct 3rd 2025 02:40 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the adoption of several changes to streamline use and reporting of hunting tags, and provide new deer-hunting opportunities.
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 02:55 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced small game hunting and furbearer trapping seasons for the 2025-26 license year are now open or will open soon across New York.
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Fri, Sep 19th 2025 07:55 am
What do Islanders want from the town in the way of new recreation opportunities?
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Fri, Sep 5th 2025 07:00 am
The summer of 2026 will go down as one of the warmest on record, if my memory serves me correctly. Temperatures were up and precipitation was down. The perfect scenario, right?
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Fri, Sep 5th 2025 07:00 am
The Village of Youngstown Recreation Department has received funding from the Peter & Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation to expand its offerings for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Tue, Sep 2nd 2025 08:55 pm
This back-to-school season, the American Heart Association and the National Football League, in collaboration with its 32 NFL clubs, are taking the physical activity and mental wellness program of NFL PLAY 60 back into the classroom - this time in connection with the AHA's legacy school programs Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge.
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Thu, Aug 21st 2025 05:40 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced nearly 1,500 swimmers took advantage of free learn-to-swim lessons at state parks this summer, with 20 facilities hosting lessons across the state. The learn-to-swim program includes individual classes taught for all ages and levels, varying from swim lessons to water safety instruction.
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Fri, Aug 1st 2025 02:45 pm
What seemed like ordinary knee pain after basketball turned out to be the start of a lifechanging journey for 10-year-old Henry Weigel. A routine doctor's visit quickly turned into a diagnosis of a rare condition in his knee that required him to stop all physical activity immediately.
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Fri, Aug 1st 2025 07:00 am
It took a while, but summer is in full swing on the fishing front.
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Thu, Jul 17th 2025 12:05 pm
Project Play Western New York (WNY) is pleased to announce that nominations for its Coaches Honor Roll Awards and Dick Gallagher Lifetime Service Award are now open. Individuals and organizations from Western New York are invited to nominate youth sports coaches from non-scholastic programs for the recognitions.
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Thu, Jul 17th 2025 11:30 am
The Niagara Pioneer International Soccer Tournament welcomed over 160 teams and more than 5,000 people to Fort Niagara State Park on July 12-13 for the 40th anniversary tournament.
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Thu, Jul 17th 2025 11:00 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced a new state record brook trout. Benjamin Ferguson, a dedicated brook trout angler from Lowville, Lewis County, caught a 22-inch, 6-pound-3-ounce "brookie" from the St. Regis Canoe Area on July 5, edging out the 2013 record by 3 ounces. The record-breaking fish was caught while slow trolling a Lake Clear Wabbler.
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Tue, Jul 8th 2025 08:40 pm
Niagara University is proud to announce the introduction of a new women's flag football program as part of the institution's continued commitment to club sports and holistic student development.
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Mon, Jul 7th 2025 12:55 pm
The heat is on in Western and Central New York, as summer has arrived. Unfortunately, every year in the U.S., there are an estimated 4,000 unintentional drownings, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Thu, Jul 3rd 2025 07:00 am
Grand Island High School is proud to announce the second class of inductees into the Grand Island Vikings Athletic Hall of Fame. This distinguished group of athletes, coaches and contributors will be honored during the Hall of Fame Weekend, Oct. 3-4, celebrating decades of excellence and commitment to Viking athletics.
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Fri, Jun 20th 2025 11:00 am
As young families and the number of children grow in the Village of Youngstown, so, too, are opportunities for these youth.
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Tue, Jun 17th 2025 07:00 pm
The celebration continues for Buffalo's lacrosse champions! Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino will host the world champion Buffalo Bandits and the coveted National Lacrosse League (NLL) Cup for a special event at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 19. The celebration will take place outside of the casino's main entrance.
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Mon, Jun 16th 2025 10:50 am
Niagara Pioneer Raptors won the boys under-12 division at the Wilson Youth Soccer Father's Day Tournament this past weekend.
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Mon, Jun 16th 2025 10:45 am
Summer has arrived, and in Erie County, boating is one of the clearest indicators of the season. Whether you're visiting Erie Basin Marina, fishing in the Niagara River, cruising through Canalside, or heading to the Point Abino Lighthouse, Western New York offers a wealth of waterways that provide excellent recreational opportunities for boating enthusiasts.
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Thu, Jun 12th 2025 11:35 am
The spotlight was shining on our local fishery, even if the sun was not during a flood of media visits in the past month.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2025 03:15 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the open (harvest) season for largemouth and smallmouth bass, collectively known as black bass, begins June 15 and runs through Nov. 30.
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Mon, Jun 9th 2025 02:35 pm
From May 20-24, Destination Niagara USA once again hosted outdoor adventure enthusiast and television host Misty Wells, who filmed a new episode of her nationally televised series, "Let's Take It Outside."
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Thu, Jun 5th 2025 12:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced funding is available from the new $100 million Building Recreational Infrastructure for Communities, Kids and Seniors (NY BRICKS) capital grant program. Hochul secured this funding in the FY 2026 enacted budget to support municipalities and nonprofit organizations in building or renovating community centers that promote physical health, mental well-being, and community connections for youth and older adults.
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Thu, Jun 5th 2025 12:25 pm
The NFL Foundation announced it is awarding grants totaling approximately $1 million to more than 400 NFL players, legends and coaches who are hosting free youth football camps in communities across the country this summer.
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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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Thu, May 22nd 2025 10:05 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation reminds recreationists to "Clean. Drain. Dry." boats, trailers, fishing gear, and other equipment before launching in New York's waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS).
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Wed, May 21st 2025 07:15 pm
The Niagara Pioneer Renegades under 15 boys soccer team advanced to the New York State West Soccer Association State Cup semifinals in Cortland. The Renegades will play Syracuse Development Academy in the State Cup semifinal on May 31.
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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
May is National Bicycle Safety Month, a celebration of biking as transportation and recreation that is essential to our well-being and everyday lives. Bike to Work Week wraps up on Sunday, May 18, with Bike to Work Day falling on May 16. The events are designed to encourage people to find ways to celebrate biking every day.
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Tue, Apr 29th 2025 02:05 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the fishing season for walleye, northern pike, pickerel and tiger muskellunge begins May 1.
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Fri, Apr 25th 2025 07:00 am
With baseball season in full swing, it is a timely opportunity to unravel the complicated history between baseball and tobacco products.
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Mon, Apr 21st 2025 01:20 pm
Take part in Slow Roll Buffalo's first Monday night community ride of 2025 pedaling-off from Shea's Buffalo Theatre at 6:30 p.m. May 5. The ride, a collaboration between Shea's Performing Arts Center and Slow Roll Buffalo, celebrates theater in Buffalo - including the upcoming 100th anniversary of Shea's Buffalo Theatre.
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Mon, Apr 21st 2025 11:25 am
Step out of the gym and onto the stage, in this first-ever opportunity to enjoy a spin class on the stage at Shea's Buffalo Theatre. "Spin on the Shea's Stage" will take place at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 6. Proceeds from the event, led by Shea's Young Professionals, benefit Shea's Performing Arts Center (including ongoing restoration of Shea's Buffalo Theatre).
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 07:35 pm
Buffalo Pro Soccer announced plans to construct a 7,600-seat, privately funded stadium near the Buffalo River in the city's Valley neighborhood. Set to be located at Elk and Lee streets, the stadium will serve as a driving force in the development of a new entertainment district that is taking shape in the City of Buffalo.
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Thu, Apr 10th 2025 03:15 pm
Western New York residents have an exciting opportunity to make a difference in their community by joining Soccer for Success as coach-mentors for the 2025 sessions. Through the Independent Health Foundation, Soccer for Success offers paid coach-mentor positions, starting at $17.75 per hour, where individuals will work with youth in grades K-8 from Buffalo and Lackawanna.
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