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Consumer alert: NYS DCP warns military community to be aware of scams targeting service members
Tue, Jul 30th 2024 05:10 pm
In recognition of Military Consumer Protection Month, the Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is warning members of the military community to be aware of scams targeting service members.
DEC seeks participants for 2024 summer turkey survey
Mon, Jul 29th 2024 01:20 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar is encouraging New Yorkers to participate in the state's annual survey for wild turkeys this summer.
Kingdom Bound Ministries announces partnership with 26 Shirts to support Buffalo family
Fri, Jul 26th 2024 06:35 pm
Kingdom Bound Ministries has announced a special partnership with social good company 26 Shirts to promote the sale of a special design to support the family of Anna Wasson. The limited, special-edition "Be Kind" shirt and merchandise are available now through Friday, Aug. 2, at 26shirts.com.
UB archaeologist, students conducting dig on the site of Buffalo's historic Michigan Street Baptist Church
Fri, Jul 26th 2024 01:50 pm
At some point, likely during the warmer months of 1849, laborers began digging a trench on an empty lot on what was then Michigan "Street" in the City of Buffalo. This builder's trench was a temporary workspace to accommodate masons laying the limestone foundation for a new church.
Welcome to The Chapel: New atrium opens at former Niagara Catholic site
Fri, Jul 26th 2024 11:20 am
The Chapel's Niagara Falls site is growing - and a brand-new atrium recently opened for congregants and community members to share a snack or join in fellowship.
PHOTOS: The Chapel continues to revive former Niagara Catholic High School site
Fri, Jul 26th 2024 11:15 am
The Chapel's pastor, Mark Cushing, offered further updates on other portions of the former Niagara Catholic High School campus.
Farm Aid Festival returns to New York Sept. 21 amid loss of 3,000 NY farms in just 5 years
Tue, Jul 23rd 2024 10:05 am
Farm Aid's annual music and food festival is returning to Saratoga Springs on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Broadview Stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC). Tickets will go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Friday, July 26, at www.LiveNation.com.
Local leaders congratulate Artpark on 50th anniversary season; photos from recent years
Fri, Jul 19th 2024 10:55 am
Just days before Artpark & Company's grand celebration of its 50th anniversary season, local elected leaders raised a glass to toast the Lewiston performing and visual arts venue.
US Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District welcomes new commander
Fri, Jul 19th 2024 09:35 am
Lt. Col. Robert Burnham, a Beaufort, South Carolina, native and a veteran of the Afghanistan war, assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, on July 18.
Niagara Gospel Mission serves WNY food favorites to those in need in Niagara Falls on 716 Day
Wed, Jul 17th 2024 06:00 pm
The Niagara Gospel Mission served a beef on weck lunch and pizza and wings dinner to the homeless community of Niagara Falls on Tuesday to celebrate the foods of Western New York.
Niagara University announces launch of Institute on Disability Awareness
Wed, Jul 17th 2024 05:55 pm
For the past 15 years, Niagara University's Disability Awareness Training program has provided first responders, businesses, and government agencies with customized programs that sensitize and educate participants on all aspects of disabilities and the challenges they may encounter as they interact with and respond to incidents, situations and accidents that involve individuals with disabilities.
Great Lakes 360 debuts new, living museum on Aquarium of Niagara's expanded campus
Fri, Jul 12th 2024 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul, on Friday, announced the opening of the Great Lakes 360 living museum on the newly expanded campus of the Aquarium of Niagara in Niagara Falls State Park. The project is located in the former Niagara Gorge Discovery Center and features notable wildlife of the Niagara River and larger Great Lakes ecosystem.
Construction begins on Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper's Ellicott Island Bark Park living shoreline
Wed, Jul 10th 2024 05:05 pm
Construction has begun on Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper's living shoreline project on Ellicott Island Bark Park in Erie County's Ellicott Creek Park. Heavy construction is expected to continue through early July, with plantings occurring throughout the 2024 growing season. Substantial completion of the project is anticipated to occur by October.
Consumer alert: As high heat continues, NYSDCP reminds New Yorkers to never leave children or pets in hot cars
Tue, Jul 9th 2024 02:25 pm
As high temperatures continue across New York state, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is warning New Yorkers of the danger children and pets face when left in hot cars.
Niagara Falls City Market in full swing for 2024 season
Mon, Jul 8th 2024 12:55 pm
The third annual "Family Fun Day" at the Niagara Falls City Market, located at 779 E. Market St., is taking place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday, July 12, in partnership with The Niagara Falls Boys and Girls Club and The Packard Court Community Center. This completely free event is open to the public and expected to draw crowds of local partners and community groups emphasizing local food access and child-friendly activities.
Hochul launches 'Get Offline, Get Outside,' announces free pool access at state parks
Tue, Jul 2nd 2024 03:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul launched the "Get Offline, Get Outside" summer campaign to "promote physical and mental health by helping New York's kids and families to put down their phones and computers, take a break from social media, and enjoy recreation and outdoor social gatherings."
Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Friendly Markets returns July 13 & 14
Mon, Jul 1st 2024 07:00 am
Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Friendly Markets returns to downtown Buffalo for its 41st event on Saturday, July 13 (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.), and Sunday, July 14 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.). The nation's largest two-day food festival features culinary delights from 43 restaurants and food trucks, four New York state wineries, live local music and more along Delaware Avenue starting at Chippewa Street and continuing into Niagara Square.
Hochul announces progress toward enhancing Buffalo Harbor State Park
Fri, Jun 28th 2024 04:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced progress toward enhancing Buffalo Harbor State Park with work underway on $47.5 million in new upgrades to the park. The project includes a new spray ground, signature art sculpture and fountain, café/retail space, and park office, and will help provide Buffalo residents and Western New Yorkers with more options to safely cool off and escape the heat in a warming climate.
USAN OKs project plans to advance mixed-use & public space development in downtown Niagara Falls
Wed, Jun 26th 2024 07:35 pm
The USA Niagara Development Corp. (USAN) board of directors met Wednesday and approved general project plans (GPP) for two prominent projects near Niagara Falls State Park: the First Street mixed-use building and Gorge Gateway Park and Hydraulic Power Plaza.
Study: Researchers use big data to establish long COVID subtypes based on more than 250,000 VA patients
Mon, Jun 24th 2024 10:10 am
The announcement earlier this month from the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine of a consensus definition of long COVID mentioned that it was not the final word on this condition, but that the definition would be revised as new findings are published.
'Siege of Fort Niagara' set for July 5-7
Mon, Jun 24th 2024 07:00 am
Old Fort Niagara has been standing guard at the Niagara River's mouth for almost 300 years. During the fort's long history, it has seen many changes and endured many conflicts. Chief among them is the Siege of 1759 during the French and Indian War.
Niagara County Sheriff's Office receives corrections division reaccreditation from NYS Sheriff's Association
Fri, Jun 21st 2024 08:45 pm
Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced the corrections division of the Niagara County Sheriff's Office has achieved reaccreditation from the New York State Sheriff's Association.
Timely tips for pool safety
Wed, Jun 19th 2024 07:15 pm
The heat is on in Western and Central New York as summer is set to arrive. Unfortunately, every year in the U.S., there are an estimated 4,000 unintentional drownings, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Consumer alert: NYSDCP shares water park safety tips
Tue, Jun 18th 2024 01:15 pm
The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing consumers with important water park safety tips to support a fun, safe summer.
Extremely hot weather will put people and pets at risk of heat-related illness
Mon, Jun 17th 2024 11:45 am
Hot weather is expected this week in Western New York, starting Monday, June 17. The risks for heat-related illness this week are very real, especially since overnight temperatures will not provide much relief.
Como's new owner aims for early summer opening
Fri, Jun 14th 2024 11:00 am
The dining room looks the same. Autographed pictures of famous celebrities still decorate the walls, and the cash register still sits atop the counter where Dominic Colucci held court and greeted diners for decades.
ECMC 'Springfest Gala' celebrates caregivers
Thu, Jun 13th 2024 09:05 pm
Erie County Medical Center Corp. and ECMC Foundation, on Saturday, June 1, presented "Springfest Gala 2024," the largest not-for-profit gala in Western New York, which drew over 1,800 guests from the business, medical and ECMC communities for an evening of entertainment, fine dining, and celebration. "Springfest 2024" raised $1.2 million this year to benefit lifesaving medical services at ECMC.
Heritage Christian Services celebrates 'Homes with Heart' campaign achievements with ribbon cutting
Wed, Jun 12th 2024 08:25 pm
The Heritage Christian Services Homes with Heart campaign has received tremendous support from the community since going public last year, and for its overall goal of $9.1 million. A ribbon-cutting event took place Wednesday at the home on Hoover Road in celebration of the campaign's progress of purchasing or rebuilding existing homes to support people in all phases of their lives.
WNY delegation announces over $1.37 million for local arts sector
Mon, Jun 10th 2024 04:10 pm
Members of the New York State Legislature's Western New York delegation stood alongside arts organizations Monday to announce a $1,357,700 investment in local art and theater institutions and programming.
Applications now open for FreshConnect CSA for SNAP program
Mon, Jun 10th 2024 04:10 pm
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced applications are open to New York organizations for the FreshConnect CSA for SNAP program. The program allows SNAP participants to access the popular Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model by providing farm organizations a way to partially subsidize the cost of weekly share purchases while also lending additional support to New York's farmers and producers.
Safe boating urged as Outer Harbor wetland construction begins
Fri, Jun 7th 2024 03:50 pm
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, is urging boaters to use caution as construction of the submerged stone wall at the entrance to Shipping Slip 3 on the Outer Harbor begins.
Lewiston Garden Club lends hand to Hennepin Park improvements
Fri, Jun 7th 2024 11:20 am
Did you know that, over the past two years, the Lewiston Garden Club engaged in a project to improve Hennepin Park, which is located at the southwest corner of Center Street and South Fourth Street in the Village of Lewiston?
State Police to crackdown on speeding
Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 04:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Police will target speeding and aggressive drivers during a special weeklong traffic enforcement initiative. This year's "Speed Week" enforcement crackdown starts Monday, June 3, and runs through Sunday, June 9.
Niagara County Office for the Aging recognizes June as Elder Abuse Awareness with monthlong information campaign
Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 04:05 pm
The Niagara County Office for the Aging (OFA) is planning a monthlong information campaign as part of its efforts to raise awareness of elder abuse.
NACC unveils exciting 2024 summer schedule
Fri, May 31st 2024 09:55 am
As the highly anticipated opening day on Saturday, June 8, approaches, the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center (NACC) is thrilled to announce a vibrant lineup of summer events, including live performances, dynamic festivals, and engaging art workshops.
Erie County Department of Senior Services, Center for Elder Law & Justice announce Elder Law Day
Fri, May 31st 2024 09:10 am
The Erie County Department of Senior Services (ECDSS), in collaboration with the Center for Elder Law & Justice (CELJ), announced the return of the annual Elder Law Day event on Wednesday, June 5, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott on Millersport Highway in Amherst.
Shake Shack to open location at The Boulevard in Amherst
Tue, May 28th 2024 04:25 pm
Shake Shack is thrilled to announce that it is expanding to The Boulevard in Amherst in 2025.
Mount St. Mary's Hospital honors local EMS professionals
Sat, May 25th 2024 12:40 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital honored first responders throughout Niagara County at its annual EMS recognition dinner, held at Pekin Fire Co. in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of National EMS Week.
Fishing and Outdoors in WNY: Just how good is fishing in Niagara County? See for yourself
Fri, May 24th 2024 10:00 am
I often tell people that we have the best freshwater fishing the country has to offer. When I make this statement, I believe it 100%.
Niagara County Legislature funds USA 250th committee
Fri, May 24th 2024 09:25 am
The Niagara USA 250th committee, created to coordinate local celebrations, to garner interest in Niagara County's rich history, and to strengthen Niagara County's status as a heritage tourism destination for our nation's 250th birthday in 2026, has received $7,500 from the Niagara County Legislature to fund initial planning activities.
 

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