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.
|
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.
|
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.
|
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.
|
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.
|
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.
|
Thu, Aug 13th 2026 12:00 pm
Get ready to glow wild at the Buffalo Zoo's new "Enchanted Pumpkin Trail."
|
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.
|
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.
|
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.
|
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.
|
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.
|
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.
|
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.
|
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.
|
Thu, Jul 30th 2026 03:00 pm
Grab a blanket and a lawn chair: Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy is bringing back its free family movie night series, giving families across the city a reason to gather under the stars in two of Buffalo's most beloved green spaces.
|
Tue, Jul 28th 2026 05:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York Power Authority approved economic development awards that will drive more than $2 billion in private capital investments throughout the state and support more than 15,000 jobs - 549 newly created.
|
Tue, Jul 28th 2026 05:10 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the appointment of Katie Morse as vice president of marketing and communications. Morse will lead the medical center's marketing, communications, media relations, and community engagement efforts, supporting Memorial's mission to provide exceptional care to the communities it serves.
|
Fri, Jul 24th 2026 11:35 am
The Buffalo AKG Art Museum announced the appointment of two leaders for the 164-year-old museum of modern and contemporary art: Chief Curator Cathleen Chaffee has been appointed artistic director, and Deputy Director Jillian Jones has been appointed executive director. They will begin serving in their new roles Nov. 1.
|
Fri, Jul 24th 2026 11:30 am
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the City of Buffalo celebrated the completion of an innovative $13.4 million fish passage at Freedom Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 23.
|
Thu, Jul 23rd 2026 02:20 pm
Erie County announced a new call for artists as part of the "Arts in Public Places" program, focusing on works to be installed exclusively in the Buffalo Convention Center. This opportunity is for artists residing in Erie County, with selected projects receiving funding of up to $2,000 per piece.
|
Mon, Jul 20th 2026 04:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced construction is underway at the redevelopment of Marine Drive Apartments, a 70-year-old public housing complex in Buffalo. The $250 million first phase of the three-phase transformation will include the new construction of 254 apartments across four buildings. When complete, the entire $600 million Marine Drive redevelopment will replace the original 616 units with approximately 730 new apartments.
|
Fri, Jul 17th 2026 11:55 am
|
Thu, Jul 16th 2026 03:30 pm
Mayor Sean Ryan announced interim improvements to Niagara Square, marking the beginning of a long-term effort to transform the space into a safer, more accessible and welcoming place for everyone who uses it.
|
Fri, Jul 10th 2026 07:00 am
With prices rising in, well, just about everything, now is the perfect time ... to take a vacation. ... To Niagara Falls State Park.
|
Mon, Jul 6th 2026 02:20 pm
Univera Healthcare announced Community Missions of Niagara Frontier Inc. will receive a $10,000 grant through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York's Small Business Recovery Grant program.
|
Tue, Jun 30th 2026 03:05 pm
The Niagara Region of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the third annual "Pedal for Parks," presented by the Maid of the Mist, in support of local New York state parks.
|
Fri, Jun 26th 2026 12:50 pm
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University welcomed members, friends, and the wider Western New York community to "Party on the Portico" on Thursday. CAM's annual summer celebration was set against the backdrop of the museum's iconic portico and current summer exhibitions. It brought together art, music, conversation, and community in one of CAM's most anticipated annual traditions.
|
Wed, Jun 24th 2026 09:30 pm
The Buffalo Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of a 7-month-old male capybara named Mozzarella, who is now on exhibit regularly in M&T Bank Rainforest Falls.
|
Tue, Jun 23rd 2026 02:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul, the Buffalo Bills and Erie County on Tuesday celebrated the official completion of the new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.
|
Mon, Jun 22nd 2026 09:30 pm
The WNY Forward Fund, a group of local funders who joined together to support the WNY community and the local nonprofit sector in the face of major shifts in federal funding and priorities since early 2025, has announced its second round of grant opportunities for the exploration of strategic realignment and nonprofit resiliency in the WNY area.
|
Fri, Jun 19th 2026 01:20 am
The future of fishing in Niagara County depends on two important ingredients: healthy fish populations and the next generation of anglers. This month, both are receiving a boost thanks to the efforts of dedicated volunteers and community organizations throughout the region.
|
Thu, Jun 18th 2026 08:15 pm
Kingdom Bound Ministries, in partnership with Project Lab's Art Industry Table, will host "Beauty That Remains," a community art gallery and creative arts experience from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, in Buffalo.
|
Mon, Jun 15th 2026 02:25 pm
The City of Buffalo Animal Shelter is urgently calling on the community to help as the shelter faces a critical capacity crisis. With no open dog kennels available, some new arrivals are now being housed in temporary overflow crates. The shelter currently has 48 adoptable dogs and 20 adoptable cats waiting for homes, with additional animals expected to become available for adoption in the coming days.
|
Mon, Jun 15th 2026 02:25 pm
Tops Friendly Markets is proud to launch its annual Children's Miracle Network (CMN) campaign. The campaign will run at participating Tops Friendly Markets locations from June 14 through July 4.
|
Mon, Jun 15th 2026 02:05 pm
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and the 40th anniversary of the Upstate Elder Abuse Center at Lifespan of Greater Rochester. The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) stands with partners across the state to shine a light on elder abuse. Learn how to recognize, prevent and report abuse - including scams and financial fraud - so we can protect older New Yorkers together.
|
Thu, Jun 11th 2026 03:00 pm
The Buffalo Zoo is excited to announce the arrival of five black and white ruffed lemurs, all of which come from the Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot, North Dakota, on a Species Survival Plan (SSP) recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
|
Thu, Jun 11th 2026 10:40 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Erie County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs (ECFSC) will conduct two free, family-friendly "Teach-Me-To-Fish" events. Visitors of all ages are invited to participate in these family-friendly events to explore the sport of fishing through interactive hands-on instruction provided by DEC and ECFSC.
|
Thu, Jun 11th 2026 09:45 am
The New York Power Authority and New York State Canal Corp. recently announced the opening of the Medina Triennial, an international exhibition of contemporary art featuring more than 100 works across 10 locations in the Erie Canal Village of Medina in Orleans County.
|
Wed, Jun 10th 2026 08:20 am
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper announced the continued expansion of the Buffalo Blueway into the Buffalo Niagara Blueway during Waterkeeper Week, showcasing 15 new public access site connections on the ecotourism water trail.
|
