Fri, Oct 16th 2026 06:00 am
The telltale sign of autumn in the Lower Niagara River does not arrive with the falling leaves or the cooling temperatures. Instead, it arrives in the form of a mechanical migration: boat trailers stacking up at the Lewiston Landing parking area.
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Tue, Oct 13th 2026 09:50 pm
Mayor Sean Ryan and Common Council President Joel Feroleto announced the passage and signing of a local law establishing a full city property tax exemption for qualifying veterans with permanent and total service-connected disabilities.
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Tue, Oct 13th 2026 09:45 pm
New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt joined Assemblymen Paul Bologna and Angello Morinello, along with Niagara County Clerk Joe Jastrzemski and Niagara County Legislator Jesse Gooch to discuss the continued funding and success of the Joseph Dwyer Peer-to-Peer Veterans' Support Program.
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Mon, Oct 12th 2026 11:55 am
Niagara Gospel Mission is receiving national attention as GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com release an in-depth feature highlighting the agency's unconventional use of golf to help men overcome homelessness, addiction, and destructive patterns of life.
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Fri, Oct 9th 2026 04:25 pm
Empire State Development announced the five winners of the 2026 43North startup competition, awarding a combined $5 million to the founders selected to join the 43North portfolio.
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Fri, Oct 9th 2026 03:45 pm
Seven Western New York families have experienced the devastating loss of a newborn infant in the past two months. These deaths, investigated by the Erie County Medical Examiner's Office, were all in infants 6 months of age and younger, with an unsafe sleeping environment as a contributing cause.
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Mon, Oct 5th 2026 03:25 pm
On Saturday, Tops welcomed hundreds of Doug Flutie fans who were eager to meet the former quarterback and have him sign the newest edition of Flutie Flakes at the Hamburg store. Fans came as far as way as two hours north of Toronto and Las Vegas!
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Mon, Oct 5th 2026 02:00 pm
Niagara Gospel Mission raised more than $270,000 at its annual "Vision Dinner," bringing together supporters, businesses, churches and community partners around a shared vision of providing help, hope and healing to men and women experiencing homelessness and brokenness in Western New York.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2026 03:05 pm
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port of Buffalo's Lewiston Bridge border crossing intercepted a commercial truck containing cocaine that was headed to Canada during an outbound operation.
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Tue, Sep 29th 2026 09:40 pm
Community Missions will present its 16th annual interfaith community prayer service for mental illness recovery and understanding at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, inside Bacon Memorial Presbyterian Church, 166 59th St., Niagara Falls. The service will feature readings, prayers and music offered by representatives of various faith traditions and community members.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2026 05:15 pm
New York State Assembly member Jon Rivera has secured $225,000 in state funding to support the Buffalo Zoo's planned "Expedition 360" virtual reality theater dome, an immersive educational attraction that will expand learning opportunities for visitors while helping advance the Buffalo Zoo's long-term vision for the future.
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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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Tue, Sep 22nd 2026 03:10 pm
The need for blood is constant, and the American Red Cross urges people of all blood types to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to help ensure patients continue to receive the care they depend on.
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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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Mon, Sep 21st 2026 03:25 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens welcomes the fall season with its new Scarecrow Trail and events including "Spooky Mini Glow Golf," "Spooky Artisan Market," "BOOtanical Bounce Party," and garden and art classes.
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Wed, Sep 16th 2026 11:10 am
The 35th annual Niagara Cup Classic raised $40,253 to support Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's $56 million capital improvement campaign.
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Tue, Sep 15th 2026 08:10 pm
As Erie County clerk, one of my priorities has always been making government work better for the people we serve. That means improving customer service, bringing services closer to our residents, and making it easier to navigate what can sometimes feel like a complicated process.
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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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Tue, Sep 8th 2026 03:10 pm
Empire State Development (ESD) announced the official start of major construction and renovations at The Tool Library headquarters, located at 2626 Main St., Buffalo. The civic-focused, nonprofit organization recently purchased its long-term facility, clearing the path to begin extensive structural updates, modernization, and capacity expansions.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 04:40 pm
The 2026 Western New York "Walk for Apraxia" event will be held Sept. 19 at Cheektowaga Town Park to benefit children with apraxia of speech (CAS). The event begins at 10 a.m., with a ceremony beginning at 11 a.m. Registration is free!
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2026 01:00 pm
With the seventh annual "Rise for Recovery Walk" just over a week away, Kids Escaping Drugs is inviting the community to come together on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Canalside, to celebrate recovery, remember loved ones lost to overdose, and show support for individuals and families affected by addiction.
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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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Thu, Aug 27th 2026 10:45 am
New York Sea Grant, a collaborative program of Cornell University and the State University of New York, is inviting the public to document the presence, activities and impacts of double-crested cormorants.
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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
New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, Assemblyman Angelo Morrinello, Niagara County Legislator Shawn Foti, and Escarpment Arms CEO Joe Olscamp called on Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign Senate bill S.9302, which would extend big game hunting by rifle in Niagara County.
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Thu, Aug 20th 2026 03:25 pm
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez announced the start of a $5.5 million project to enhance safety and improve travel along South Transit Street (state Route 78) in the City of Lockport.
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Mon, Aug 17th 2026 05:35 pm
Tops Friendly Markets announced the launch of its annual campaign in support of the United Way. It will run from Aug. 23 through Sept. 5, will take place at select Tops locations. Shoppers can contribute by donating $1 at checkout or by rounding up their change at any Tops register. These donations directly support the United Way helping fund critical programs and initiatives that serve thousands of community members.
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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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Sat, Aug 15th 2026 08:50 am
Syracuse is hosting a men's basketball exhibition game against Niagara on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 3 p.m. at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. It marks the second consecutive season the Orange have played at KeyBank Center. Last October, Syracuse hosted Buffalo in an exhibition tilt.
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Sat, Aug 15th 2026 08:00 am
The Erie County Fair is proud to announce that fairgoers donated 160,905 pounds of food during the opening-day food drive on Aug. 12, benefiting FeedMore WNY and helping the longtime partnership achieve a remarkable milestone.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 06:00 am
Niagara County Legislature Majority Leader Randy Bradt and Deputy Majority Leader Christopher McKimmie presented a $15,000 Community Partnership Fund grant to the Niagara Aerospace Museum. Executive Director Lindsey Poloncarz, along with board members Don Erwin and Allison O'Connor, accepted the check on behalf of the museum.
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Thu, Aug 13th 2026 12:00 pm
Get ready to glow wild at the Buffalo Zoo's new "Enchanted Pumpkin Trail."
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Thu, Aug 13th 2026 11:25 am
The Kenan Center will open the doors of its new 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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Fri, Aug 7th 2026 08:10 pm
Tops Friendly Markets has completed a $1 million remodel of its Niagara Falls store at 1000 Portage Road, marking the company's 52nd major store remodel in six years. The project is part of Tops' capital improvement project, which has included more than $100 million invested across its three-state imprint.
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Fri, Aug 7th 2026 08:10 pm
For the first time ever, the Professional Disc Golf Association will host its amateur championship in the Buffalo Niagara Region this month. The event will bring about 350 athletes and their families from 44 states and 11 countries to the area over the week, with tournament play held in Erie and Niagara counties.
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Thu, Aug 6th 2026 03:15 pm
The producers of "Buena Vista Social Club" are thrilled to announce the full company for the upcoming North American tour.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2026 02:05 pm
Mayor Sean Ryan announced the next phase of his administration's efforts to improve public safety in Buffalo's Chippewa entertainment district following several weeks of enhanced enforcement and evaluation.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 05:10 pm
Ownership of the new Highmark Stadium was officially transferred Monday from Erie County to New York state, completing a process that involved the largest construction project in the history of Western New York.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 02:35 pm
On Thursday, Buffalo AKG Public Art Initiative celebrated the production of a student-led mural at the Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT) on the east and west walls of its new home at 368 Sycamore St. The two-part mural, titled "Let's See Dreams," was recently completed by a team of 19 BCAT students.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 11:15 am
The Erie County Fair is preparing to welcome guests back, Aug. 12-23, for its 186th year, bringing together agricultural traditions, family attractions, live entertainment, new food and beverage offerings, and affordable fun for all ages.
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