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 10:40 am
This October, the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University is inviting visitors to look at art a little differently with "Art That Is Eerie," a free, self-guided experience presented in connection with "Haunted Lewiston."
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Mon, Oct 12th 2026 05:05 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston announced Arielle Leighton, a member of the Tuscarora Nation's Bear Clan, was named the recipient of its 2026 scholarship. The award was presented on Indigenous Peoples Day - Monday, Oct. 12 - at the Tuscarora Heroes Monument in Lewiston.
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Thu, Oct 1st 2026 12:10 pm
Lewiston-Porter Central School District is celebrating the completion of a major investment in its athletic facilities and campus. Lewiston-Porter district personnel and community members gathered for a grand-opening of the newly renovated Blakeslee-Elia Stadium Complex on Sept. 25.
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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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Fri, Sep 25th 2026 05:40 pm
The Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club celebrated its expansion, the Cub Club Early Learning Center, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 24.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2026 05:00 am
When people think about Western New York, some may think of chicken wings; some may think of the long, cold winters; and some may think of hard-hitting Buffalo Bills football. What some fail to recognize is that there's another hard-hitting sport that produces great talent in this region: rugby.
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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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Mon, Sep 21st 2026 03:30 pm
On Saturday, volunteers - namely from the Lewiston-Porter School District - joined Aquarium of Niagara staff at Fort Niagara State Park for the annual community beach cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario. Roughly 70 volunteers removed 20 bags' worth of trash, along with a multitude of large items and debris from the shoreline.
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Thu, Sep 17th 2026 09:55 am
The Grand Island Neighbors Foundation extends a sincere thank you to Grand Island Little League for generously donating the remaining snacks and drinks from its concession stand.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2026 06:00 am
There is a difference between learning how a museum works and being trusted to help one work.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2026 06:00 am
They say the bedroom generation is raising the living room generation. As a millennial, I immediately know what they meant.
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Wed, Sep 9th 2026 08:50 am
Along with a thorough dental exam, Cunningham received a cleaning and fluoride treatment to help prevent future cavities - all from a comfy chair inside a 42-foot-long mobile dental unit (MDU) parked outside Harvest House community center in East Buffalo.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2026 01:00 pm
Next week, school board members, administrators and teachers will welcome students back to the classroom in schools throughout New York state.
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Tue, Sep 1st 2026 09:05 am
Members of the SUNY Niagara board of trustees and the NCCC Foundation board of directors recently joined SUNY Niagara President Lloyd Holmes and Supervisor of College Nursing Services Cheri Yager to cut the ribbon officially opening the Health & Wellness Center at the college's Sanborn campus.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2026 08:10 pm
On Friday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the elimination of mandatory fees for graduate students working at SUNY state-operated campuses, making master's and doctoral degrees more affordable for students.
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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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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 07:50 am
Back-to-college season is here, and AAA Western and Central New York is reminding families to prioritize insurance as students head off to campus.
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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 07:10 am
When people think about museums, they often think about what hangs on the walls. At the Castellani Art Museum, we think just as much about what happens between them.
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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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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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Thu, Jul 16th 2026 01:05 pm
Daniel Manzella, a resident of Niagara Falls, was selected by the SUNY Niagara student body to serve as the student trustee of the college for a term that began July 1. Manzella, who graduated from North Tonawanda High School in 2018, is studying physics at SUNY Niagara and plans to transfer to a four-year institution to continue his degree in 2027.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 12:00 pm
SUNY Niagara Board of Trustees Chairman Bryan DalPorto announced Assemblyman Angelo Morinello as the college's newest trustee. Morinello, who represents the New York Assembly's 145th District, succeeds William Ross, who had been a trustee for over 20 years.
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Mon, Jul 6th 2026 10:40 am
Hayley Pizur of Grand Island, daughter of Martin and Erin Pizur, recently graduated from Daemen University with dual Bachelor of Science degrees in biochemistry and psychology.
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Mon, Jul 6th 2026 10:30 am
The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing consumers with important water safety tips to support a fun, safe summer.
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Fri, Jun 12th 2026 07:00 am
Mark Laurrie, superintendent of the City of Niagara Falls City School District, is retiring at the end of this school year. He has worked in the district for 42 years.
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Thu, Jun 11th 2026 02:55 pm
The Niagara County Youth Bureau is sponsoring the summer food service program (SFSP) again in 2026 and is pleased to announce the open program site locations. Free meals will be served weekdays at the following sites in Niagara County, except for the holiday for Friday, July 4:
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Wed, Jun 3rd 2026 08:35 pm
Castellani Art Museum, in collaboration with the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area, is honored to present "King of Power, Queen of Beauty." This exhibition, which spans May 7 to April 25, 2027, is a compelling exploration of the famed cataracts, and traces the transformation of Niagara Falls from an awe-inspiring natural wonder into an iconic landscape shaped by beauty, power, and the human imagination.
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Tue, Jun 2nd 2026 07:00 pm
Caroline Attardo Genco, Ph.D., provost and senior vice president at Tufts University, has been named the University at Buffalo's 16th president.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 04:55 pm
Niagara Charter School proudly announces a series of major milestones that underscore its enduring commitment to academic excellence, character development, and whole-child education.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 04:55 pm
Niagara Charter School announced the school was certified as a "Leader in Me Lighthouse School" by FranklinCovey Education. This recognition is evidence the school has produced outstanding results in school and student outcomes and because of the extraordinary impact the school is having on staff, students, parents and the greater community.
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Wed, May 20th 2026 09:10 pm
In school district elections Tuesday, voters overall approved their respective budgets for the 2026-27 school year, with only five districts - including Grand Island - reporting budget defeats.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:00 am
The Grand Island High School Class of 1976 is planning its 50th reunion for July 1-5 at various locations on Grand Island.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:00 am
A Lewiston-Porter High School senior recently became the first student representative on the district's board of education.
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Thu, May 14th 2026 04:15 pm
Motherhood can feel isolating, especially when most local event roundups revolve around entertaining your kids. But across Western New York this May and June, there are actually plenty of opportunities for moms to step away from the mental load for a few hours, meet other women, tap back into creativity, and feel like themselves again.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:05 am
2026-27 budget preparations continue in the Lewiston-Porter and Niagara Wheatfield central school districts, as the school budget/board vote approaches on Tuesday, May 19.
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Mon, May 4th 2026 02:55 pm
When NASA's Artemis II crew splashed down in the Pacific upon their return to Earth from their flight around the moon, U.S. Navy sailors stood ready to welcome them home.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 10:10 am
It's prom season across Western and Central New York, which means more teen drivers will be out and about. While prom is a celebration and a rite of passage, it can be a dangerous night on the roads. AAA is reminding teens, parents and educators to plan ahead to prevent prom and graduation season from turning deadly.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 06:00 am
We're at a family party, and I'm deflecting offers of snacks and sweets for my kids like I'm Michonne fighting off zombies with a katana.
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