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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Thu, Sep 17th 2026 11:15 pm
Sir Roger Daltrey, the legendary lead singer of The Who, brought his "A Great Night Out" tour to Artpark in Lewiston on Thursday.
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Wed, Sep 16th 2026 11:05 am
Metallica has confirmed a series of new North American stadium dates that extend the band's massive "M72 World Tour" into 2027.
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Tue, Sep 15th 2026 08:10 pm
Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) will celebrate its landmark 30th anniversary with a major winter tour featuring a spectacular, reimagined staging of its treasured tale, "The Ghosts of Christmas Eve," followed by a high-energy second set.
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Tue, Sep 15th 2026 03:00 pm
Twenty residents spoke out Monday against Ellicott Development Co.'s plan to lease the first floor of its largest Lewiston plaza unit to Ace Hardware. They were among a gymnasium full of people in attendance for the Planning Commission's public hearing, which included an updated presentation on 780 Center St.
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Sun, Sep 13th 2026 11:40 pm
Gianna Abramo was named 2026 Niagara County Peach Queen on Sunday night at the conclusion of the 68th annual Peach Festival. The 17-year-old North Tonawanda resident outscored 11 other candidates to win the crown and a $4,000 scholarship courtesy of the Lewiston Kiwanis Club.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2026 03:40 pm
Leaders from Canada and the United States spoke of unity and called for collaboration as they observed the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001, at a ceremony held at Niagara-on-the-Lake's Queen's Royal Park.
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Wed, Sep 9th 2026 10:25 am
Two Niagara County legislators provided comment on the passing of former Niagara County Legislature Chairman Bill Ross.
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Tue, Sep 8th 2026 03:20 pm
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.15, up 7 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.19. The New York state average is $4.31, up 10 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.26.
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Tue, Sep 8th 2026 01:30 pm
Artpark & Company welcomed the fifth annual Better Off Read Summer Book Festival to the South Fourth Street state park on Saturday. The free event brought thousands of books - and just as many people - to Lewiston for an activity meant to encourage reading, promote writing, and celebrate storytelling.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 08:10 pm
Visitors to the U.S. side of Niagara Falls have a breathtaking new view of the mighty waterway.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 01:50 pm
AAA Western and Central New York, along with law enforcement and community partners, has kicked off its annual "School's Open, Drive Carefully" campaign as back-to-school season gets underway.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 12:50 pm
Niagara County Emergency Services Director Schultz and Deputy Fire Coordinator Dan Leven were on site in Olcott Thursday assisting the National Weather Service Buffalo with its damage survey following Wednesday evening's severe weather.
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Wed, Sep 2nd 2026 07:05 pm
Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls celebrated its grand reopening on Tuesday, marking the official beginning of a new chapter for one of downtown Niagara Falls' most recognizable dining and entertainment destinations.
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Mon, Aug 31st 2026 05:55 pm
The Aquarium of Niagara is thrilled to announce its newest rescued resident, a 3-year-old female harbor seal named Papita!
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Mon, Aug 31st 2026 05:30 pm
Following acclaimed, sold-out runs across North America, International Ballet Stars returns with "Alice in Wonderland," a world premiere production designed in collaboration with pop art icon Romero Britto. It will be coming to Shea's Buffalo Theatre for one performance at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 2027.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 07:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University (CAM), in collaboration with the Lewiston Council on the Arts (LCA), invites the community to step back in time with "Niagara Follies: Music from the CAM Collection," from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2026 01:05 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens and Gerard Place celebrated their ongoing partnership through their "Farm Garden" initiatives that provide healthy food for the east side of Buffalo with a community harvesting day on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2026 10:50 am
The Kenan Center will open the doors of its newest facility, the Kenan Civic Arena, on Saturday, Sept. 5, with a free, family-friendly celebration running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2026 10:40 am
Despite advances in the management of hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes - all risk factors for cardiovascular issues - heart disease remains a leading cause of morbidity worldwide.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2026 10:40 am
Thirteen National Football League club mascots are stepping up to inspire kids to move more to support mental and physical health. These NFL mascots are serving as members of the annual NFL PLAY 60 Ambassador class supporting the NFL and the American Heart Association's work to help kids achieve a minimum of 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each day.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2026 10:35 am
As students return to college campuses or begin collegiate experiences for the first time, some may turn to vape products to navigate stress or social gatherings.
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Wed, Aug 26th 2026 01:05 am
Music icon, Dollywood proprietor, actor and philanthropist Dolly Parton died Tuesday at the age of 80.
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Tue, Aug 25th 2026 10:35 pm
As a former educator, I know this is a time of year full of excitement. Let me be one of the first to welcome our students, teachers, faculty and staff back to school! The start of a school year is the most critical in setting students up for success.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2026 08:10 pm
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.10, up 4 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.15. The New York state average is $4.16, up 3 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.16.
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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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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 06:00 am
The 24th annual Lewiston Jazz Festival, presented by Northwest Bank, returns to the historic Village of Lewiston on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 28-29, continuing a tradition that has brought world-class jazz, local talent, food, and thousands of visitors to the community for more than two decades.
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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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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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