Fri, Oct 16th 2026 06:30 am
New Lewiston Event Center operator Michael Carella is optimistic his plans for the Cayuga Street entertainment complex will be a strike with River Region residents.
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Fri, Oct 16th 2026 06:05 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center invites the community to an Oct. 23 open house highlighting expanded services, new physicians and exciting improvements.
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Thu, Oct 15th 2026 02:45 pm
Several Buffalo and Erie County chefs and establishments have been selected for consideration in multiple categories for the 2027 James Beard Awards after being identified by a panel of local experts that was put together by Visit Buffalo.
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Thu, Oct 15th 2026 10:40 am
Tops Friendly Markets announced its annual United Way campaign raised more than $72,500, exceeding its fundraising goal thanks to the generosity of its loyal customers and associates.
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Thu, Oct 15th 2026 10:35 am
The Niagara Falls Convention Center will once again welcome the annual New York State Public Employee Federation (PEF) Convention, from Oct. 18-21, bringing more than 800 delegates to Niagara Falls for a four-day citywide event expected to generate an estimated $1.77 million in economic impact for Niagara County.
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Fri, Oct 9th 2026 07:10 pm
Destination Niagara USA is pleased to announce that Niagara Falls USA will host the 2027 annual conference of the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW) from Oct. 11-15. The conference will bring approximately 125 outdoor communicators from across the U.S. and Canada to Niagara County for several days of professional programming, destination exploration and outdoor experiences.
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Fri, Oct 9th 2026 04:25 pm
Empire State Development announced the five winners of the 2026 43North startup competition, awarding a combined $5 million to the founders selected to join the 43North portfolio.
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Fri, Oct 9th 2026 04:25 pm
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) opened nominations for its 2027 National Small Business Week Awards, which recognize exceptional small business owners from New York. National Small Business Week will take place May 2-8, 2027.
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Fri, Oct 9th 2026 07:00 am
The Village of Lewiston would like to sincerely thank Supervisor Broderick and the Town Board for its continued support and partnership, particularly for using funding from the town's H98 energy fund to pay the village's electrical bills.
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Tue, Oct 6th 2026 10:45 pm
The holiday season just got sweeter with both new and returning flavors from Perry's!
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Mon, Oct 5th 2026 03:25 pm
On Saturday, Tops welcomed hundreds of Doug Flutie fans who were eager to meet the former quarterback and have him sign the newest edition of Flutie Flakes at the Hamburg store. Fans came as far as way as two hours north of Toronto and Las Vegas!
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Mon, Oct 5th 2026 02:05 pm
Tops Friendly Markets announced the return of its annual "Free Gas & Groceries" campaign, running Oct. 4-17 at select Tops locations. Proceeds will benefit Oishei Children's Hospital of Buffalo, with one lucky winner taking home $5,000 in free gas and groceries from Tops.
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Thu, Oct 1st 2026 09:45 am
As Buffalo shouts its way through the start of another football season, Tops Friendly Markets will once again stock and sell the perfect cereal for every pregame meal: the iconic Flutie Flakes, back for another run atop Western New York breakfast tables and tailgate menus.
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Thu, Oct 1st 2026 09:40 am
Tops Friendly Markets announced that, during the month of October, it is once again offering schools the chance to earn double the rewards as part of its "Tops in Education" program ("TIE"). Participants enrolled in the program will now be able to earn up to 10% for their school(s) during the entire month of October.
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Mon, Sep 28th 2026 07:25 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce will bring together businesses, entrepreneurs and community leaders from across Western New York for its 2026 Small Business Expo from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Kenan Civic Arena in Lockport.
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Mon, Sep 28th 2026 07:00 pm
Wegmans is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its "Ultimate Chocolate Cake," a beloved bakery favorite that began as an employee-developed recipe and has become part of birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and everyday celebrations for customers across the company's communities.
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Mon, Sep 28th 2026 06:55 pm
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.47, no change from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.13. The New York state average is $4.48, no change from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.20.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2026 04:30 pm
Catholic Health has received official approval from the New York State Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (BEMS) to become a New York state EMS course sponsor, making it the only hospital-based EMS course sponsor in Erie and Niagara counties - and the only healthcare system in Western New York to hold this designation.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2026 08:00 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce will welcome visitors to the annual Lewiston Harvest & Hops Festival, taking place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2026 07:15 am
There were plenty of reasons for Lumberjack's Patio Grill patrons to vote for the North Tonawanda restaurant in the annual "Savory Summer" food contest.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2026 07:10 am
The joke around the scoop shop on Tuesday was that it only took Hibbard's "Original" Frozen Custard 87 seasons to be named "The Best Custard" in Western New York.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2026 03:00 pm
LIVE! Incorporated announced three additions to its leadership team: Didier Dolivet as chief operating officer, Doug Birrell as vice president and special adviser to the president, and Mike Evans as vice president of sales and business development.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2026 09:55 pm
HUNT Commercial Real Estate has announced the listing of 2400 Grand Island Blvd., the former home of Fantasy Island and most recently Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World, for $4,999,900.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2026 02:35 pm
Visit Buffalo is once again reminding Canadians that they're always welcome in Buffalo with new billboards positioned in Southern Ontario.
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Mon, Sep 21st 2026 03:20 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns is congratulating Anderson's Frozen Custard on the occasion of its 80th anniversary, recognizing the beloved family-owned business for eight decades of serving generations of Erie County residents.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 07:00 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce will welcome visitors to the annual Lewiston Harvest & Hops Festival, taking place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 06:55 am
Fans of Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World are disappointed to learn that the former Fantasy Island property on Grand Island has gone up for sale. The "Fun Wow" entertainment factor has been a hit with residents and tourists for many of the park's 65 years of existence under numerous ownerships.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 06:00 am
Two well-recognized community assets were honored by the Youngstown Business and Professional Association in a special event last week.
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Thu, Sep 17th 2026 12:45 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston held its annual "Lewiston Jeopardy" fundraiser Wednesday night at Bella Rose Vineyard & Winery. HAL's wine, beer and pizza competition combined local history, friendly competition, community recognition and fundraising to benefit the organization and the Lewiston Museum.
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Tue, Sep 8th 2026 03:25 pm
AAA Western and Central New York, in partnership with the Buffalo Bills, announced the launch of the AAA Bills MVP Membership, an innovative new membership designed to unite two iconic organizations committed to serving Western and Central New York.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 01:50 pm
New York Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley announced the completion of upgrades to Charles R. Fleischmann Park and Webster Street as part of North Tonawanda's Downtown Revitalization Initiative. The city was awarded $1 million from the DRI for enhancements that have created a welcoming, iconic gateway for the community and visitors alike.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2026 11:40 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning for Niagara Coffee Co., welcoming Terrilyn and John Scozzafava and Ian and Victoria Billings to Lewiston.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 09:15 am
As families and educators prepare for a new school year, Tops Friendly Markets is proud to announce the return of the Tops in Education (TIE) program, running Sept. 1 through May 31, 2027. Since its inception in 2012, the program has donated more than $2 million to local schools, helping support students, teachers and school communities across the region.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 09:05 am
Hibbard's Frozen Custard recently donated a portion of the proceeds from the sale of its "Big Barenaked Bang" custard to the Home Assistance Referral Team. HART said it is grateful to Hibbard's for its continued support.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 06:00 am
On Monday, Aug. 10, The Village Diner held its 25th anniversary party in Youngstown. After proclamations were presented to Cathy Flynn Pasquantino, the diner owner, a large crowd of people went into the diner and availed themselves to an extensive buffet and refreshments.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2026 05:50 pm
New to this year's Lewiston Jazz Festival, attendees will have the opportunity to win a one-year lease on a 2026 Ford Maverick, generously donated by Basil Ford of Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2026 05:40 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is pleased to welcome Niagara Falls native Jamie Olander as its new events & donor relations coordinator.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2026 08:10 pm
According to the latest economic impact study from the Oxford Economics Company, Tourism Economics, traveler spending in Erie County rose 2.8% to $2.73 billion in 2025, surpassing the previous high of $2.7 billion in 2024.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2026 08:10 pm
On Friday, Gov. Kathy Hochul extended a special invitation to Canadian travelers by announcing the launch of a NY LOVES CANADA promotion on the I LOVE NY website. This program highlights to Canadian travelers deals and opportunities throughout the state available to visitors during the final weeks of summer in August and September, with some promotions running through December.
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Fri, Aug 21st 2026 12:55 pm
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for Deal Realty, welcoming Tom and Cheryl Deal to their new headquarters at 748 Center St., Lewiston.
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