Mon, Mar 16th 2026 11:20 am
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water announced it is now accepting applications for new pilot program for its life jacket loaner program. The pilot will introduce digital check out technology to make borrowing life jackets for a day or weekend easier and more accessible for boaters.
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Sat, Feb 7th 2026 10:40 am
A sophomore girls' basketball captain from Niagara Wheatfield High School brings reliability to her team. Ellie Fox is a four-sport varsity athlete balancing basketball, lacrosse, swimming and soccer.
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Fri, Jan 30th 2026 07:00 am
The other day, I was asked about the lack of visiting anglers this winter. I had to assure the person it had nothing to do with lack of promotion or any issues with the number of fish waiting to be caught, but it was just due to the clarity (or lack thereof) of the water itself.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 01:30 pm
A senior girls' basketball captain from Grand Island High School is playing in her last winter season. Rebekah Dolan is a four-sport varsity athlete balancing soccer, flag football, basketball and football.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 10:00 am
It's finally here - no, I'm not talking about the cold weather or Cyber Monday. As of Dec. 1, lake trout can be legally targeted on the lower Niagara River and Lake Ontario.
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Thu, Dec 4th 2025 02:55 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation reminds snowmobilers to put safety first and ride responsibly. New York state has many outstanding snowmobile opportunities and, while it is an exciting way to explore the outdoors in winter, snowmobiling also comes with risks.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 07:20 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton reminds New Yorkers to hunt safely this season. She encourages all outdoor enthusiasts to respectfully share the woods and follow safety precautions.
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Tue, Oct 7th 2025 05:15 pm
As it celebrated National Coaches Day on Monday, Project Play Western New York (WNY) announced the 25 coaches named to its annual "Coaches Honor Roll," as well as the 2025 Dick Gallagher Lifetime Service Award recipient. Honorees include:
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Fri, Sep 5th 2025 07:00 am
The Village of Youngstown Recreation Department has received funding from the Peter & Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation to expand its offerings for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Fri, Aug 1st 2025 07:00 am
It took a while, but summer is in full swing on the fishing front.
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Thu, Jul 17th 2025 11:30 am
The Niagara Pioneer International Soccer Tournament welcomed over 160 teams and more than 5,000 people to Fort Niagara State Park on July 12-13 for the 40th anniversary tournament.
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Mon, Jul 14th 2025 01:25 pm
With NFL Flag Championships presented by Toyota taking place this weekend, the NFL debuts its newest flag football campaign - "Chase Something" - a bold and exhilarating campaign that highlights the athleticism, drive, and global appeal of flag football.
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Thu, Jun 12th 2025 11:35 am
The spotlight was shining on our local fishery, even if the sun was not during a flood of media visits in the past month.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 02:25 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation begins its recreational boating season to coincide with National Safe Boating Week.
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Tue, Apr 29th 2025 09:20 am
Special Olympics New York is now accepting team registrations for the final Buffalo Bowl 6-on-6 flag football tournament at Highmark Stadium, taking place June 6-7.
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Mon, Apr 28th 2025 06:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York campgrounds are taking reservations for the 2025 season, with most of the state's 119 public campgrounds opening for the season by May 16. Reservations for campsites, cabins and cottages can be made up to nine months in advance of the planned arrival date.
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Thu, Apr 24th 2025 11:05 am
Erie County and the Town of Amherst are moving forward with a partnership that will transform the town's former Westwood Golf Course, which has been closed for years, into a new green public space with recreational activities for residents to enjoy.
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Thu, Apr 10th 2025 03:15 pm
Western New York residents have an exciting opportunity to make a difference in their community by joining Soccer for Success as coach-mentors for the 2025 sessions. Through the Independent Health Foundation, Soccer for Success offers paid coach-mentor positions, starting at $17.75 per hour, where individuals will work with youth in grades K-8 from Buffalo and Lackawanna.
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Mon, Apr 7th 2025 02:15 pm
Registrations for the 31st annual Nancy Price Memorial Run are underway, with the race date set for May 9 this year.
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Fri, Mar 14th 2025 07:00 am
It is said that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. After this winter, I can only hope that saying is true.
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Thu, Mar 6th 2025 02:20 pm
More than half of people who experience sudden cardiac arrest out of hospital don't receive immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), contributing to a high death rate.
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Wed, Feb 12th 2025 08:35 pm
After several weeks of unstable weather and big winds ushering in a constant change from cold to warm and back again, the weather has become more stable, although cold.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2025 09:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the six designated "Free Fishing Days" in New York state, encouraging people to get offline and get outside to enjoy these affordable outdoor recreation opportunities statewide.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 06:55 am
Local author Budd Bailey gave a presentation Jan. 4 at the Grand Island Memorial Library. Here, he holds two of the Buffalo sports books he has written.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 05:00 pm
Niagara County Legislator Christopher McKimmie proudly presented a check for $3,200 to Charles Fink, president of the Niagara Falls Junior Football Club (NFJFC) and a retired Niagara Falls Police lieutenant.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 07:00 am
As fall turns to winter, we start to experience cooler weather and fewer sunlight hours. It can be tempting to slack off on sun protection when we feel cold, but protecting yourself from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays is imperative year-round - especially if you plan to spend time outdoors skiing, snowboarding or engaging in another cold-weather sport.
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Wed, Dec 18th 2024 07:05 pm
With the onset of winter and colder temperatures, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar reminds ice anglers to be safe when venturing onto the ice this season, especially given recent variations in weather conditions.
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Fri, Nov 29th 2024 07:00 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is reminding snowmobilers to ride responsibly and put safety first as they enjoy outstanding snowmobiling opportunities.
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Tue, Oct 8th 2024 07:40 pm
Project Play Western New York (WNY) is proud to announce the 25 coaches named to its annual Coaches Honor Roll and the 2024 Dick Gallagher Lifetime Service Award recipient.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2024 05:45 pm
Excitement had been building since the end of last year's school year, and over the summer at Cardinal O'Hara High School, as the $1 million restoration of the school's athletic complex reached its completion and dedication.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2024 07:00 am
The villages of Lewiston and Youngstown recreation departments are working in partnership to offer youth basketball for the winter of 2024-25.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 11:00 am
Thanks to an anonymous donor, more than 100 Lew-Port Youth Football players are receiving a safety upgrade for their helmets.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2024 12:30 pm
Walks to raise awareness, funding for causes.
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Wed, Aug 21st 2024 04:00 pm
Erie County golf courses are experiencing a surge in attendance and rounds played, with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry reporting a 29% increase in total rounds played since 2018, and an increase of 64% in total golf pass sales over the same period.
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Wed, Jul 17th 2024 06:00 pm
The Niagara Pioneer Revolution won the under-16 boys division of Niagara Pioneer International Soccer Tournament.
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Mon, Jul 8th 2024 10:50 am
Wanakah Country Club will host the New York State Men's Amateur Championship July 9-11. This will be the third time Wanakah has hosted this historic event, with the other two times being in 1981 and 1999.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 11:45 am
Summer is here, and nothing signals summer in Erie County like boating. Whether you are visiting the Erie Basin Marina, fishing in the Niagara River, cruising through Canalside or motoring to the Point Abino Lighthouse, Western New York offers an abundance of waterways providing outstanding recreational opportunities for boating enthusiasts.
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Mon, Jun 10th 2024 04:30 pm
The Niagara Pioneer Renegades Boys under 14 soccer team recently won the Under 15 Gold Division of the Westlake Invitational Soccer Tournament in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Wed, May 29th 2024 11:10 am
May is National Bicycle Safety Month and, before the month wraps up, AAA is sharing advice for both cyclists and drivers. Every day, countless individuals of all ages bicycle along sidewalks and streets across the country - and, unfortunately, cycling fatalities are on the rise. With summer set to arrive in just weeks, cyclists should be aware that cycling deaths are highest from June to September.
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Tue, May 21st 2024 02:25 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced the fishing seasons for muskellunge begin on June 1 in inland waters and on June 15 in Great Lakes waters: Lake Erie, upper Niagara River, lower Niagara River, Lake Ontario, St. Lawrence River, and tributaries to these waters.
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