Mon, Mar 9th 2026 03:00 pm
Due to the allocation of resources to ongoing operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2026 "Thunder of Niagara" air show.
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Fri, Mar 6th 2026 04:05 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens announced its "Butterfly Experience" will return from May 16 to July 19. Hundreds of live butterflies will take flight in the Tropical Orchard greenhouse. The live butterfly exhibit will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and a new "Butterfly Release" encounter will be available at a separate ticket price on select Saturdays.
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Fri, Mar 6th 2026 08:15 am
Park improvements funded in 2025 through Greenway and municipal monies are starting to take shape in the Village of Youngstown.
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Fri, Mar 6th 2026 08:00 am
As snow has subsided in the Village of Lewiston, the Department of Public Works is shifting its attention to other projects.
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Fri, Mar 6th 2026 07:55 am
As deputy mayor and budget officer for the Village of Youngstown, I am deeply honored to serve our community, and humbled by the trust our residents have placed in me. This is more than a role - it is a responsibility to listen, to lead with integrity, and to ensure that every decision we make reflects the best interests of our village and its people.
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Fri, Mar 6th 2026 07:55 am
The Town of Lewiston kicked off the process for its long-awaited comprehensive plan update in a public workshop for residents last Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Lewiston Senior Center. Titled, "Lewiston's Next 10," the project sets the stage for the town's next steps.
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Fri, Mar 6th 2026 07:05 am
The Grand Island Town Board, at its Monday night meeting, approved a bid not to exceed $40,000 to upgrade the electrical service to the Town Commons area.
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Thu, Mar 5th 2026 12:25 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance reminds taxpayers that Free File software options can make filing federal and state income tax returns fast and free for qualifying New Yorkers. The deadline to file returns and pay any tax owed (or request an extension of time to file) is midnight on April 15, 2026.
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Wed, Mar 4th 2026 06:20 pm
Fluorotelomers were introduced as safer versions of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), but recent studies suggest they may build up in fish much like the "forever chemicals" they replaced.
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Tue, Mar 3rd 2026 11:05 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the Department of Motor Vehicles helped New Yorkers recover more than $13.6 million in stolen vehicles, titles, parts and services during 2025. That number is an increase from $11 million in 2024. These recoveries help crack down on organized vehicle theft and fraud operations that take advantage of New Yorkers.
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Mon, Mar 2nd 2026 05:10 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James today marked the beginning of National Consumer Protection Week by releasing a list of the top 10 consumer complaints received by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in 2025. The top complaints concerned high prices of essential goods and services, housing issues, bank fraud, and violations of online privacy.
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Mon, Mar 2nd 2026 10:20 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday encouraged New Yorkers to support their local maple producers during Maple Month. She highlighted the state's upcoming "Maple Weekends" - which will take place March 21-22 and 28-29 - as well as additional events and activities taking place at New York's welcome centers.
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Fri, Feb 27th 2026 07:05 am
A new venture in Sandy Beach has people lining up on Saturdays for locally sourced baked goods.
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Fri, Feb 27th 2026 07:00 am
The North Tonawanda Neighborhood Watch announced the sixth annual Dyngus Day parade and afterparty, taking place Monday, April 6, with the parade stepping off at 5 p.m. This year's event includes several updates designed to keep the celebration free for attendees, sustainable, and supportive of local nonprofits.
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Thu, Feb 26th 2026 03:00 pm
Don't pass up those concert tickets: There might be more to the show than just great music.
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Thu, Feb 26th 2026 02:00 pm
The Seneca Nation's future presence on Grand Island took a significant step forward with a key approval from the U.S. Department of Interior.
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Thu, Feb 26th 2026 12:55 pm
The New York Power Authority on Thursday announced the successful return to service of the first of 13 turbine generating units to be upgraded as part of NYPA's "Next Generation Niagara" modernization and digitization program.
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Thu, Feb 26th 2026 10:10 am
Niagara University has been awarded $525,000 in funding to modernize its theater facilities. This strategic investment will upgrade critical infrastructure including stage machinery, lighting, audio, and communication systems to align the university's training with the demands of the film, television and live production industries.
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Wed, Feb 25th 2026 07:55 pm
Schenectady-based Scene One Entertainment, in collaboration with The Benchmark Group, announced it will reopen the Market Arcade 8 located in downtown Buffalo in April.
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Tue, Feb 24th 2026 10:45 am
Borderland Music and Arts Festival, one of the Northeast's premier celebrations of music, culture and community, has revealed its 2026 lineup, led by headliners including Jack White, Alabama Shakes, and Lord Huron, with additional performances by Pixies, The Head and the Heart, and Jesse Welles. The festival will return to Knox Farm State Park in East Aurora on Sept. 18-20.
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Mon, Feb 23rd 2026 03:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the Department of Financial Services has published proposed rules to protect New Yorkers using "buy now, pay later" financing options.
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Sat, Feb 21st 2026 01:25 pm
The Town of Lewiston is updating its comprehensive plan to help guide the next 10 years of the town - and beyond! Join leaders for a public workshop from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Lewiston Senior Center, 4361 River Road. The event will be open-house style - residents can come and go as they please.
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Fri, Feb 20th 2026 07:00 am
Two snowplows, a Peterbilt single-axel plow truck and a Peterbilt Tandem plow truck, will be added to the Town of Niagara's highway garage following Town Board approval at Tuesday's regular business meeting.
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Thu, Feb 19th 2026 02:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state will allocate an additional $150 million in financial assistance for municipalities outside New York City to assist in relieving immediate fiscal stress.
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Thu, Feb 19th 2026 02:10 pm
The stage is set for an unforgettable season, as Shea's Performing Arts Center, MusicalFare Theatre, Second Generation Theatre, Road Less Traveled Productions, and D'Youville Kavinoky Theatre unveil the 2026-27 lineup at Shea's 710 Theare. Packed with audience favorites, new twists on classics, films reimagined for the stage, and more, the upcoming season promises something for everyone.
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Thu, Feb 19th 2026 09:25 am
Colvin Cleaners is proud to announce the launch of its 2026 "Gowns for Prom" program, with the most significant evolution in the program's history. For the first time, the charitable initiative will operate out of its own dedicated headquarters, at 2312 Elmwood Ave., transforming the traditional giveaway event into a recurring, high-end "boutique experience" for Western New York high school students.
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Wed, Feb 18th 2026 07:50 am
As part of Niagara Frontier Publications' annual "WNY's Best Local Fish Fry" contest, vote for the restaurant serving your favorite fish fry. The eatery with the most votes will be featured in The Niagara County Tribune/Sentinel•Grand Island Dispatch, with additional content posted at www.wnypapers.com.
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Tue, Feb 17th 2026 04:15 pm
Empire State Development announced Canadian firm Metal Craft Spinning and Stamping Ltd. will establish U.S metal manufacturing operations in Niagara Falls. The company will utilize a 24,760-square-foot industrial facility located at 4120 Hyde Park Blvd. It expects to invest approximately $1.3 million in site renovations, equipment and installation.
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Mon, Feb 16th 2026 06:15 pm
There is much excitement about how Empire AI will transform the University at Buffalo's North Campus with the addition of a supercomputing center that will provide researchers across New York state with unprecedented computing power.
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Mon, Feb 16th 2026 08:20 am
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Fri, Feb 13th 2026 07:15 am
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours has authorized court proceedings seeking to confirm its ownership of Lewiston waterfront property it now leases from the Village of Lewiston.
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Fri, Feb 13th 2026 07:10 am
The paid parking administrator tasked with installing markers in and around the historic Frontier House's parking lot pledged to work with the Village of Lewiston in crafting more appropriate signage.
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Fri, Feb 13th 2026 07:05 am
The Lewiston Council on the Arts will present "Vincent," a one-act play that explores the life and art of Vincent van Gogh - and pair that with a Christina Custode-led bistro performance - on Feb. 20 and 22.
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Thu, Feb 12th 2026 10:30 am
Today, three-time Grammy Award-winner and global icon Sarah McLachlan announced the 2026 extension of her "Better Broken Tour," produced by Live Nation, in support of her critically acclaimed 10th studio album of the same name, released Sept. 19, 2025, via Concord Records.
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Wed, Feb 11th 2026 06:20 pm
More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the U.S. each year. This February, during American Heart Month, the American Heart Association is calling on everyday citizens to be agents of change by stepping in as the first responder until professional help arrives - and one Western New York community member demonstrated just how lifechanging that readiness can be.
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Tue, Feb 10th 2026 06:10 pm
Niagara Falls has always been a place where power meets possibility. Long before rockets left Cape Canaveral or astronauts set foot on the moon, the roar of the falls drew inventors, engineers and industrialists who believed that energy, if properly harnessed, could change the world. That belief took root here, in Western New York, and it carried our region into the aerospace age.
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Tue, Feb 10th 2026 08:00 am
On Monday, Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns and Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski announced the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is preparing over the long Presidents Day weekend to launch the first phase of a new, modernized technology system designed to improve customer service and streamline operations for both residents and staff.
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Sat, Feb 7th 2026 10:25 am
The cherry on top of weeks of snow accumulations and freezing-cold temperatures is ice dams forming in and above gutters across Western New York. Though not a new phenomenon, these blocks of ice - and the size and quantity of attached icicles - have not been this noticeable (or noisome) in recent years.
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Fri, Feb 6th 2026 08:00 am
You've likely already heard about them - the smart meters. Over the past several months, Western New York electrical and gas users have been the recipients of consumer alerts and news blasts informing them of pending smart meter installations on utility boxes at individual residences.
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Thu, Feb 5th 2026 06:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul urges New Yorkers to prepare ahead of extreme cold temperatures set to impact the state Friday through the weekend. The extreme cold combined with strong winds will lead to dangerous wind chill statewide.
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