Fri, May 22nd 2026 11:15 am
Warm-weather, fun times. Your calendar of events.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Old Falls Street USA is gearing up for an exciting summer season packed with live entertainment, family-friendly activities, festivals, and new events designed to bring residents and visitors together in the heart of Downtown Niagara Falls.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 03:20 pm
A graduate studio in the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning worked this spring to address an urgent and often overlooked challenge of housing in rural communities: ensuring that it is affordable, durable, energy-efficient, and accessible.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 09:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a historic economic milestone for the new Buffalo Bills Highmark Stadium, where over $490 million has been paid to minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE).
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Tue, May 19th 2026 08:55 pm
Tops Friendly Markets proudly announced the successful conclusion of its 33rd annual Breakthrough T1D campaign, raising an impressive $350,136 to support type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, advocacy, and community support efforts. The campaign, which ran from April 5-25, surpassed its fundraising goal and continued a more than three-decade tradition of making a meaningful impact in the fight against T1D.
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Mon, May 18th 2026 04:35 pm
The Niagara Regional Construction Alliance (NRCA) announced its annual summer picnic will return June 24 at West Canal Marina in North Tonawanda. This year, the event takes on a new dimension: The beloved nail-driving contest has been reimagined as a team-based fundraising competition to benefit United Way of Greater Niagara.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 02:40 pm
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez announced construction has begun on a $5.7 million repaving project on three major Erie County roadways.
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Thu, May 14th 2026 11:05 am
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez announced construction has begun on an $8.7 million project to resurface the LaSalle Expressway (state Route 951A) and a section of Interstate 190 in Niagara Falls.
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Tue, May 12th 2026 01:35 pm
Niagara University and Rich Products announced that they have expanded their shared commitment to global education through the launch of the Rich Products scholar program in partnership with Foreign Trade University (FTU), one of Vietnam's premier academic institutions.
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Tue, May 12th 2026 01:30 pm
On Friday, Congressman Nick Langworthy joined with leaders from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, pediatric cancer advocates, and local families to celebrate the enactment of the Give Kids a Chance Act, bipartisan legislation signed into law earlier this year as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026.
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Tue, May 12th 2026 12:40 pm
Six Flags Darien Lake officially opens for the 2026 season May 15, welcoming guests back for weekends and select operating days in May before transitioning to daily operations beginning June 24.
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Tue, May 12th 2026 12:30 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announced 77 Western New York organizations received more than $1.26 million in grant awards from endowment funds created to carry on the legacy of Ralph C. Wilson Jr.
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Wed, May 6th 2026 08:30 pm
The City of Buffalo is bringing back "Food Truck Thursdays" to Niagara Square for the 2026 season, continuing a downtown tradition that has become a staple of spring and summer in the city.
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Wed, May 6th 2026 08:30 pm
Long COVID affects about 6%-7% of adult Americans and 1% of children, a total of nearly 20 million people. It is a chronic, multi-system disease associated with 200 symptoms that is seen in every demographic.
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Tue, May 5th 2026 08:55 pm
Niagara Gospel Mission is kicking off its second annual "Butter Bowl" competition to collect a year's worth of butter.
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Tue, May 5th 2026 03:10 pm
The Niagara County Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (NCDMH) is taking part in recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month, aimed at reducing stigma, providing support and educating the public on mental health. As part of this effort, NCDMH officially launched the new Hope Speaks Niagara Community Coalition.
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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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Mon, May 4th 2026 10:55 am
New York State Assembly member Jon Rivera and Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper announced $100,000 in capital funding the Rivera secured for the organization's Riverwatch and RestoreCorps programs.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 10:10 am
Niagara Gospel Mission officially launched its "Niagara Gospel Country Club," a new leadership development initiative designed to equip residents with the character, discipline and practical skills needed to successfully reenter the workforce and community.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 06:55 am
What do giant rocks, chains that drip water, a stone bench, and an ornamental flowering cherry tree all have in common? If you said they're items on display at Lincoln Park Nursery in Amherst, you'd be correct. You'd also be right if you guessed they're products of owner John Maloney's imagination.
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Thu, Apr 30th 2026 04:55 pm
Get ready to step back in time as the Buffalo Zoo unveils "Destination Dinosaur," a limited-time, immersive exhibit that transports guests to a prehistoric world.
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Thu, Apr 30th 2026 03:50 pm
Destination Niagara USA will welcome 13 leading outdoor journalists and content creators to Niagara Falls USA for its 26th annual fishing media event, taking place May 3-9.
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Mon, Apr 27th 2026 01:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced Buffalo's Silo City will serve as a premier destination for the FIFA World Cup 2026, projecting five select matches onto the towering facades of its historic grain elevators.
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Mon, Apr 27th 2026 01:05 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the season-opener for walleye, northern pike, tiger muskellunge, and pickerel will begin May 1.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 02:25 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), the City of Buffalo, and Buffalo Naval Park announced the completion of phase one to stabilize two historically and culturally significant vessels: the USS Croaker and USS The Sullivans.
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Thu, Apr 23rd 2026 03:05 pm
Scene One Entertainment, alongside Benchmark Management Group, opened the Market Arcade 8 on Wednesday in downtown Buffalo - the latest for the Schenectady-based entertainment company, and its first foray in Western New York.
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Mon, Apr 20th 2026 05:25 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center was awarded a $29,973 Health Equity Innovation Award from Univera Healthcare to launch "Navigate and Nourish," a new initiative connecting mental health clients with SNAP benefits and evidence‑based dietary education.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 08:45 pm
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper continues the expansion of public access to our Western New York waterways this spring with the announced opening of a newly enhanced Buffalo Blueway site at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Harlem Road fishing access and boat launch on the Buffalo River.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 09:15 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is inviting the public to learn more about the status of Lake Erie and Upper Niagara River fisheries at a public meeting from 6-9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at Woodlawn Beach State Park's Lodge in Blasdell.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 09:15 am
Mayor Sean Ryan on Monday announced the City of Buffalo's 2026 paving list and unveiled a new, data-driven approach to how streets will be evaluated and prioritized in future years. The announcement is part of Ryan's broader focus on "fixing the basics" by investing in core city services and improving the systems that support them.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 01:20 pm
Old Glory Flag & Banner is proud to announce a community initiative offering free "God Bless Our Troops" posters to residents and businesses. This effort is intended to show visible, unified support for service members deployed from Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.
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Thu, Apr 9th 2026 06:45 pm
New York National Guard Specialist Trevor Lock, a Lockport resident, is one of the two winners in the New York Army National Guard's Best Warrior Contest.
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Thu, Apr 9th 2026 12:15 pm
Tops Friendly Markets has launched a new community-focused sustainability initiative, "From Scraps to Soil," in partnership with Farmer Pirates Compost. The program introduces a neighborhood compost drop-off location at the Hamburg Tops, located at 6150 S. Park Ave., providing Western New York residents with a convenient way to reduce food waste and contribute to a more sustainable future.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2026 05:25 pm
A popular fundraiser returns for its sixth year on Sunday, April 19, with all proceeds again benefiting the Ride for Roswell. A fundraising team called Team Roswell Rollers will host its sixth annual bowling event at Tonawanda Bowling Center.
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Thu, Apr 2nd 2026 03:15 pm
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is reminding travelers who are planning trips to the U.S. through land border crossings to be sure to plan accordingly. Travelers looking for ways to improve their travel experience should consider the following tips:
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Thu, Apr 2nd 2026 09:55 am
New York had one of the steepest drops of any state in international tourism in 2025, with overseas travelers falling 3% - a loss of over 176,000 visitors - second only to California, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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Mon, Mar 30th 2026 11:25 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announces its upcoming Black Maternal Health Week Celebration, a community-centered event dedicated to uplifting Black mothers, birthing people, and families. The celebration will take place from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Niagara Falls Convention Center, 101 Old Falls St.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2026 12:15 pm
The Buffalo Naval Park announced the launch of "Nightmare Wharf," a new, immersive Halloween event coming to the Buffalo waterfront for 16 operating nights in October and early November.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2026 08:00 am
The Ride for Roswell is slated for Saturday, June 27, and, according to its website, thousands will ride in the event.
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Wed, Mar 25th 2026 08:00 pm
On April 18-19, the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) will launch its 17th annual RecruitNY campaign, a statewide initiative designed to connect New Yorkers with their local volunteer fire departments and inspire them to serve their communities.
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