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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Fri, Aug 21st 2026 06:05 am
Trophies are the first thing you'll see and the last thing you'll hear about at Adell's School of Dance.
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Thu, Aug 20th 2026 03:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that New York State Police, county sheriffs' offices, and local law enforcement will be increasing patrols and checkpoints to crack down on impaired and reckless driving during the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" enforcement campaign, which is running Wednesday, Aug. 19, through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7.
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Thu, Aug 20th 2026 03:20 pm
Your child is ready with a new outfit, a fresh backpack, and a brand-new box of crayons. So why do you feel unprepared or overwhelmed with going back to school?
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Thu, Aug 20th 2026 12:50 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center marked a major construction milestone on Monday, as the foundation was laid and the walls began to rise on the Shea's Buffalo Theatre expansion, giving the public its first look at the project taking shape. The transformation comes during Shea's centennial year, as the theater celebrates 100 years as a cornerstone of downtown Buffalo, and looks ahead to the future.
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Mon, Aug 17th 2026 05:35 pm
Fans attending the Buffalo Bills vs. the Carolina Panthers NFL game at Highmark Stadium had the chance to join the American Heart Association's Nation of Lifesavers through an immersive CPR experience, part of the Bills' continuing commitment to CPR education.
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Mon, Aug 17th 2026 05:30 pm
Following an overwhelming response to their sold-out celebrations at Madison Square Garden, Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas announced "The Burning Up Tour All Over Again" will expand into a 45-city North American tour.
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Mon, Aug 17th 2026 02:20 pm
Officials from Seneca Resorts & Casinos announced Monday that a $47 million hotel room renovation project at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino will begin in October. A total of 594 rooms and suites across 22 floors, encompassing a total of 394,000 square feet in Western New York's largest hotel, will be completely renovated and upgraded. Crews will complete work in three-floor phases, with total completion expected in December 2027.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 07:05 am
Lewiston's bowling alley is poised for another evolution.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 07:00 am
It's not hard to find a good cup of coffee in Lewiston - but that didn't deter Terrilyn Scozzafava or Ian and Victoria Billings from opening a new café on Center Street. Not one bit.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 06:05 am
Grand Island now has four new electric vehicle charging stations at a plaza owned by Larry and Michael Playfair, at 1738 Grand Island Blvd., close to the bridges that link Grand Island to Tonawanda.
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Thu, Aug 13th 2026 11:10 am
Lung inflammation and injury can quickly turn into acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in patients with pneumonia, COVID-19 and other conditions.
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Sun, Aug 9th 2026 04:00 pm
"Stag with Magpies" was named "Modern Art Awards" Best in Show Saturday at the 60th annual Lewiston Art Festival. The mixed media piece was crafted by Attica couple Magen and Dylan Pratt, who operate Wood & Water Artistry.
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Fri, Aug 7th 2026 03:55 pm
The Lewiston Event Center has shared news of a change in leadership.
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Thu, Aug 6th 2026 03:55 pm
Niagara County Director of Emergency Services Jonathan Schultz announced the New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services has released a form to track damages from the heavy rainfall and flash flooding events from July 28-29 and Aug. 2-3, 2026. The state will now be tracking all information related to the aforementioned.
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Thu, Aug 6th 2026 12:40 pm
As New Yorkers prepare for a new school year, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is sharing back-to-school shopping tips and reminding consumers to remain vigilant against increasingly sophisticated scams targeting shoppers.
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Wed, Aug 5th 2026 08:50 pm
A public hearing on Ellicott Development's proposal to convert building No. 3 of its Lewiston plaza into a commercial space has been postponed until Monday, Sept. 14.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 05:25 pm
The Niagara County/America 250 anniversary drone show saw a huge crowd come out to Old Fort Niagara on Saturday. It was an evening of music - with the Niagara County Wide America 250 Concert Band, David & Ginger Hildebrand, the 10th Mountain Division U.S. Army Band, and The MacKenzie Highlanders Pipes and Drums - and there were living history programs, food and camaraderie throughout the daylong Revolutionary War encampment prior to the lightshow.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 05:10 pm
New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt introduced legislation, Senate Bill S.10672, which would amend the environmental conservation law in relation to radioactive waste disposal. Currently, the state's hazardous waste Superfund program does not cover radiological contamination - and a Superfund cannot be declared for radiological contamination remediation.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 04:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the State Police and local law enforcement agencies are increasing patrols to crack down on speeding. The campaign, which begins Monday, Aug. 3, and continues through Sunday, Aug. 9, is the second Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) sponsored high-visibility statewide enforcement effort this summer to curb speeding and prevent avoidable crashes caused by unsafe speed.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 04:40 pm
Tops Friendly Markets is turning up the heat as the official grocer of the 25th anniversary National Buffalo Wing Festival, partnering with Frank's RedHot - the official hot sauce of the National Buffalo Wing Festival - to celebrate one of Buffalo's most iconic traditions.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 10:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University (CAM) is proud to announce Niagara Frontier Publications (NFP) as its featured media partner for the museum's 2026-27 exhibition and program season.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 07:30 am
Two icons have teamed to support a local agency - and to make summer oh, so much sweeter! Hibbard's Original Frozen Custard has partnered with Dick Smothers on a special new flavor inspired by a Dutch treat. The dessert will debut this weekend. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Heart, Love & Soul - and $10,000 was already donated as part of the naming rights.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 07:25 am
If we're being honest, the first word that comes to mind when someone says "development" is often "money." As in, a developer's ability to make a profit from a parcel. But Anthony DeMiglio had a different word in mind when he set out to bring Riverview Landing condominiums to Youngstown: home. As in, a unique opportunity to bring something sought-after to somewhere special.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 06:30 am
If you think a jukebox holds a lot of songs, wait 'til you get a load of Warren Haynes.
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Thu, Jul 30th 2026 03:00 pm
New Yorkers want to spend more time in parks and on greenway trails, but many say they can't safely get there. A new statewide survey finds that 59% of likely voters want to spend more time in parks and on trails than they currently do, while 47% have avoided walking or bicycling because they feel unsafe.
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Thu, Jul 30th 2026 03:00 pm
As many students across New York begin or return to college, vocational or graduate school programs, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is sharing targeted scam prevention and safety tips that can help them start the new academic year with confidence.
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Thu, Jul 30th 2026 02:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York State Police Troop T, in partnership with the New York State Thruway Authority, seized 214 vehicles and issued more than 1,100 tickets during four statewide enforcement details on the thruway system to proactively address the use of missing, altered or obscured license plates (known as ghost plates) that some motorists intentionally use to avoid tolls.
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Tue, Jul 28th 2026 05:15 pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County is gearing up for an exciting five days at the Niagara County Fair in Lockport from Aug. 5-9.
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Mon, Jul 27th 2026 04:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a growing, coordinated public awareness and enforcement campaign to prevent bridge strikes by commercial vehicles and large trucks across New York.
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Fri, Jul 24th 2026 11:05 am
Adults score major cool points with youth, thanks to 'Stranger Things' star Joe Keery, Djo & Artpark: Djo melted hearts - and scored major cool points for parents, guardians, older siblings and adults who brought youth to see the Joe Keery-led alt-rock band. The "Stranger Things" star and musical frontman was jovial, playfully bantering with fans, calling out sections of the crowd to make sure they felt included, and giving his fans a string of hit songs.
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Fri, Jul 24th 2026 07:15 am
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston voted Monday to use insurance money from the damaged waterfront docks as a 25% match for additional monies to fund a more-permanent solution.
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Fri, Jul 24th 2026 07:10 am
Though stars Mario Lopez and Tony Danza held the headlines while in town, it's their costar, Taylor Kalupa, who is integral to the movie's appeal.
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Fri, Jul 24th 2026 06:00 am
Officials from the Environmental Protection Agency and two state agencies visited with Town of Niagara residents Monday in an attempt to further explain a government-monitored radiological assessments survey now underway on certain residential properties. The session followed a July 10 gathering in a town park where two residents revealed news of radioactivity readings found from recent testing on their individual properties.
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Thu, Jul 23rd 2026 04:30 pm
Darren Mulligan makes no bones about what his job entails - and it's not selling records, blowing up on social media, or even making money.
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Thu, Jul 23rd 2026 04:25 pm
Passion isn't just the name of a popular Christian band, or its signature conference, it's the emotion, desire and enthusiasm displayed by tens of thousands of fans following an encounter with group leaders Kristian Stanfill, Brett Younker and Melodie Malone.
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Thu, Jul 23rd 2026 02:20 pm
Erie County announced a new call for artists as part of the "Arts in Public Places" program, focusing on works to be installed exclusively in the Buffalo Convention Center. This opportunity is for artists residing in Erie County, with selected projects receiving funding of up to $2,000 per piece.
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Thu, Jul 23rd 2026 02:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the successful conclusion of the state emergency operations center (EOC) activation, which operated from June 10 through July 20, ending a period of heightened readiness and coordination for a historic summer of major events across New York.
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Thu, Jul 23rd 2026 02:15 pm
Classical Arts Entertainment presents "Swan Lake," performed by The United European Ballet Co., a distinguished ensemble of exceptional European artists, including leading dancers from Ukraine.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2026 04:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the start of construction at North Aud Block, a $225 million mixed-use development in Buffalo's Canalside. This transformative project will convert a vacant parcel into 251 affordable and market-rate apartments, and will include 18,000 square-feet of commercial space; 20,000 square-feet of open, community space; and 137 parking spaces.
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