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
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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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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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
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 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 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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Mon, Jul 20th 2026 04:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced construction is underway at the redevelopment of Marine Drive Apartments, a 70-year-old public housing complex in Buffalo. The $250 million first phase of the three-phase transformation will include the new construction of 254 apartments across four buildings. When complete, the entire $600 million Marine Drive redevelopment will replace the original 616 units with approximately 730 new apartments.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 12:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the start of a $54.4 million structural steel repair and seismic retrofit project on the south Grand Island bridges. More than 70% of the funding for the infrastructure project comes from a federal grant awarded to the Thruway Authority.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 11:45 am
Niagara County students can experience the Aquarium of Niagara's immersive, science-based summer camps for free, thanks to generous funding from United Way of Greater Niagara.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 07:05 am
Village of Lewiston residents will have an opportunity to voice their opinions on the proposed plan for building No. 3 inside the Ellicott Development Co. plaza on Center, North Eighth and Onondaga streets. The Planning Commission scheduled a public hearing for its meeting on Monday, Aug. 10. This board gathers following the Historic Preservation Commission's 6 p.m. convening (tentatively 6:30 p.m.).
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Thu, Jul 16th 2026 03:55 pm
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney congratulated Niagara County Legislator Rich Andres on his appointment to the Office of the U.S. trade representative's intergovernmental policy advisory committee (IGPAC).
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Thu, Jul 16th 2026 03:50 pm
The 2027 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, according to data released Wednesday by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns and fire districts, as well as 44 cities and 13 villages.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2026 01:05 pm
On Wednesday, New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt and Assemblyman Angelo Morinello joined Bob Confer, President of Confer Plastics, to discuss concerns they have with the reliability of the power grid, and the ever-increasing costs of energy.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2026 10:10 am
Artpark & Company's summer 2026 outdoor concert series got off to a rocking start July 10, as Lewiston's own Nina DiGregorio & Femmes of Rock took the amphitheater stage.
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Tue, Jul 14th 2026 11:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order to create the nation's first moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, establishing the strongest standards for data center development and creating a blueprint to support localities.
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Mon, Jul 13th 2026 10:10 pm
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. board of directors met and authorized a crucial contract with Union Concrete and Construction Corp. to begin phase 1 construction of the new Buffalo Cruise Terminal.
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Mon, Jul 13th 2026 10:05 pm
AAA Western and Central New York is accepting donations to help fight hunger as part of a nationwide effort to provide at least 5 million meals to help those in need. The public can drop off nonperishable food donations or make monetary contributions at any AAA WCNY branch until Aug. 31.
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Mon, Jul 13th 2026 10:00 pm
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops announced several local restaurants were named award winners in a variety of categories at the 43rd annual festival. The judging took place Saturday morning by a panel of more than 55 food judges representing local media, political, business and community development sectors.
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