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 06:25 am
My name is Jennifer Stoddard, and I would love to share a special story about a family tradition that began with a simple question from a 5-year-old boy and has continued for 15 years.
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Fri, Oct 16th 2026 06:10 am
The Niagara River Greenway Commission has a new chairman: Grand Island resident Jim Sharpe.
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Fri, Oct 16th 2026 06:00 am
After more than 30 years of use, the playground at Huth Road Elementary School has received a much-needed transformation, creating a refreshed outdoor space where students can play, explore, build friendships and feel included.
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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 02:40 pm
Ahead of National Slow Down, Move Over Day this Saturday, a new survey from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (FTS) reveals a dangerous gap between driver awareness and roadside behavior.
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Tue, Oct 13th 2026 07:00 am
Election Day is less than one month away. It is important to remind everyone about the options for registered voters to make their voice heard for what is on the ballot this year.
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Mon, Oct 12th 2026 04:45 pm
Audiences will be singing loud and dancing in the aisles in the Seneca Niagara Event Center when Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino welcomes legendary rockers Styx on Friday, Feb. 19 (8 p.m.), and world-famous dance crew Jabbawockeez on Friday, April 2 (8 p.m.), 2027.
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Mon, Oct 12th 2026 06:00 am
The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns for its 22nd season, bringing Western New York's largest holiday light show back to The Erie County Fairgrounds.
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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 07:05 am
Not long after Dan Cota was elected mayor, he declared the damaged Village of Lewiston waterfront docks wouldn't be touched until the best plan was in place for a permanent solution. He said he wasn't interested in an insurance-money-funded quick fix.
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Fri, Oct 9th 2026 07:00 am
The Town of Niagara's tentative budget for 2027 was released Monday afternoon at Town Hall. Supervisor Sylvia Virtuoso was joined by three of four Town of Niagara councilmen (Michael Lee, Johnny Parks and Robert Herman) for the release of the budget she drafted. Deputy Supervisor Deputy Supervisor Marc Carpenter was absent.
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Fri, Oct 9th 2026 07:00 am
The Grand Island Board of Education recognized student accomplishments, celebrated recent school events and received updates on academics, athletics, career education and district operations during its Oct. 5 meeting.
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Fri, Oct 9th 2026 06:00 am
At 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Lewiston Museum on Plain Street, there will be a dedication of the recently completed exterior improvements.
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Wed, Oct 7th 2026 08:05 pm
Though Audrey Santo only lived to be 23, her life's story has reverberated through Catholic Church walls for five decades.
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Wed, Oct 7th 2026 01:05 pm
"Dancing with the Stars" is hitting the road with a brand-new tour in the new year. The excitement kicks off Jan. 21, 2027, in Manchester, New Hampshire, at the SNHU Arena. After last year's sold-out tour had fans on their feet and critics raving, this time the ballroom is ready to sparkle like never before!
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Tue, Oct 6th 2026 10:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued an executive order declaring a state disaster emergency in response to the growing number of measles cases across rural areas of New York and neighboring states.
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Tue, Oct 6th 2026 10:45 pm
Magical medley of classic & modern tales including 'Encanto,' 'Moana' & 'Frozen' skates into Buffalo from Jan. 28-31, 2027
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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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Mon, Oct 5th 2026 02:00 pm
Niagara Gospel Mission raised more than $270,000 at its annual "Vision Dinner," bringing together supporters, businesses, churches and community partners around a shared vision of providing help, hope and healing to men and women experiencing homelessness and brokenness in Western New York.
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Mon, Oct 5th 2026 01:35 pm
AAA Western and Central New York is encouraging homeowners and renters to take steps to reduce fire risks at home during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10. This year's National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) campaign highlights the importance of safe lithium-ion battery charging practices, while reminding households not to overlook traditional fire safety measures.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2026 07:00 am
Academy Park is enjoying another upgrade - this time thanks to the efforts of the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce, the generosity of DiMino's Lewiston Tops, and the perseverance of Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487. Two new projects will benefit visitors - while also paying tribute to those who served and defended this country.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2026 06:00 am
Preelection issues occupied portions of a lengthy Lewiston Town Board regular meeting on Monday. Topics discussed included sewer/drainage concerns and updates; repairs to the Lewiston Public Library; a Lower River Road traffic study; and presentation of the 2027 tentative town budget, among others.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2026 05:15 am
Artpark & Company held its gala last Wednesday at the Niagara Falls Country Club.
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Thu, Oct 1st 2026 03:25 pm
It was only fitting that the weather was perfect for Lewiston's annual celebrations of nature and the outdoors - the Harvest & Hops Festival on Center Street and the Wildlife Festival at the New York Power Authority grounds. Last weekend's events attracted myriad people who shopped, dined, explored, learned and watched special presentations.
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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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Tue, Sep 29th 2026 12:35 pm
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University (CAM) invites the community to celebrate a new season of art at its fall opening reception on Thursday, Oct. 8. The evening will celebrate three exhibitions: "Sasha Stiles: STANZA," "finding rest by Joel Mulindwa," and "From Decay to Display: Conserved Works from the Collection." Each offers a distinct perspective on language, labor, creativity, and the care required to preserve works of art for future generations.
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Mon, Sep 28th 2026 06:55 pm
Due to the overwhelming success of last year's event, Goo Goo Dolls will perform their second annual hometown benefit concerts at Buffalo's Town Ballroom on Nov. 20-21 for FeedMore WNY.
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Mon, Sep 28th 2026 09:25 am
"Haunted Lewiston" is underway, and the "Haunted Lewiston Sentinel" is your official companion guide.
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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 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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Fri, Sep 25th 2026 05:05 am
The Beautification Committee has become a double-edged sword for the Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2026 05:00 am
While state DEC and EPA studies and remediation work of possible radioactive hotspots continue in many WNY communities, cleanup work on a massive radioactive storage cell is well underway at the former Lake Ontario Ordinance Works in Niagara County.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2026 01:10 pm
Empire State Development announced the grand opening of the anticipated, $3 million "Science Stadium" interactive exhibit at the Buffalo Museum of Science (BMS). Developed in partnership with the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bandits, the permanent exhibit brings the science behind professional sports to life.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2026 12:30 pm
Due to phenomenal fan demand, multi-Platinum global superstar Hilary Duff has extended her acclaimed, Live Nation-promoted world tour, "the lucky me tour," with her announcement of 32 new dates across Europe, Latin America and the U.S.
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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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Tue, Sep 22nd 2026 09:30 am
Celebrate the arrival of fall with German music, food and festivities during the 16th annual Oktoberfest on Old Falls Street on Saturday, Sept. 26, in downtown Niagara Falls.
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