Mon, Jun 23rd 2025 04:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York has begun issuing more than $250 million in food assistance to an estimated 2.2 million low-income children as part of the 2025 summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program. The state is sending $120 per child to eligible families to help pay for food during the summer, when students lose access to free school meals.
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Thu, Jun 19th 2025 04:20 pm
Colin Ingram, together with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the "Back to the Future film" trilogy, along with Shea's Performing Arts Center and Broadway partner Albert Nocciolino, are thrilled to announce that "Back to the Future: The Musical" will arrive at Shea's Buffalo Theatre for eight performances Tuesday, June 24, through Sunday, June 29.
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Mon, Jun 16th 2025 08:00 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation cut the ribbon on several upgrades at Joseph Davis State Park in Lewiston, including a new, 1-mile multiuse trail and a new inclusive playground.
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Mon, Jun 16th 2025 10:45 am
Summer has arrived, and in Erie County, boating is one of the clearest indicators of the season. Whether you're visiting Erie Basin Marina, fishing in the Niagara River, cruising through Canalside, or heading to the Point Abino Lighthouse, Western New York offers a wealth of waterways that provide excellent recreational opportunities for boating enthusiasts.
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Mon, Jun 16th 2025 10:40 am
June is Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, and Erie County is promoting the Erie Grown initiative to help residents connect with fresh, locally grown food.
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Thu, Jun 12th 2025 04:55 pm
The Aquarium of Niagara is diving into its 60th anniversary with bold new offerings and accomplishments, including a 60-foot mural, VR shark dive, and recent accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
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Tue, Jun 10th 2025 02:10 pm
Academy Park saw large, Peach Festival-type crowds last weekend, as it hosted a trio of events.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 11:05 am
As nearly 70 Rite Aid pharmacy locations close in Western New York, the Erie County Department of Health and Department of Mental Health join with the Pharmacists Association of Western New York (PAWNY) to provide easy to use, point-and-click and printable maps to find the location of all pharmacies in Erie County, along with important safety advice and practical recommendations to patients who need to transfer their prescriptions to a different pharmacy.
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Thu, Jun 5th 2025 12:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced funding is available from the new $100 million Building Recreational Infrastructure for Communities, Kids and Seniors (NY BRICKS) capital grant program. Hochul secured this funding in the FY 2026 enacted budget to support municipalities and nonprofit organizations in building or renovating community centers that promote physical health, mental well-being, and community connections for youth and older adults.
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Thu, Jun 5th 2025 12:20 pm
Information for safe, legal and environmentally friendly boating on New York state waters in 2025 is now available from NY Sea Grant at www.nyseagrant.org/safeboating. NYSG has updated resources and links on the website to help novice and experienced boaters.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 10:50 am
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined Friday by Erie County Sheriff John Garcia, staff from the Department of Environment and Planning and the sheriff's office, and representatives of DLR Group to detail the results of the Erie County Holding Center and Erie County Correctional Facility Comprehensive Facility and Operational Needs Assessment, initiated in response to increasing concerns about the poor conditions and high costs of operating two aging facilities, the holding center in downtown Buffalo and the correctional facility in Alden, given the significantly reduced populations of incarcerated individuals.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 03:15 pm
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to treat - and the deadliest. Fewer than 10% of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer live beyond five years.
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Wed, May 28th 2025 04:15 pm
The New York State Office for the Aging this week honored 100 older adults for their extraordinary volunteerism as part of NYSOFA's annual Older New Yorkers' Day celebration, which took place May 27 in Albany, during Older Americans Month.
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Wed, May 28th 2025 04:15 pm
The Niagara County Probation Department announced it has received a grant aimed at enhancing DWI enforcement that targets convicted drunk drivers who break the law by operating vehicles without ignition interlock devices (IID), as well as circumventing the use of or tampering with the devices.
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Fri, May 23rd 2025 10:20 am
Fichte, Endl & Elmer has set its sights on offering eyewear selections that are unique and wide-ranging. It has a vast array of eyewear, sunglasses and frames, with "styles for everyone and every budget."
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Thu, May 22nd 2025 10:05 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation reminds recreationists to "Clean. Drain. Dry." boats, trailers, fishing gear, and other equipment before launching in New York's waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS).
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Wed, May 21st 2025 07:05 pm
AAA projects 39.4 million people will take road trips at least 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend - that's 1.2 million more drivers out on the roads than last year's holiday weekend, which also marks the beginning of the "100 Deadliest Days" for teen drivers.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 02:25 pm
The public has spoken, and the Aquarium of Niagara's 24th successfully reared penguin chick is named "Cantuta."
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Fri, May 16th 2025 02:25 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara is launching a donation drive beginning Friday, May 16, to benefit Western New York veterans. The Y is looking for donations of the following hygiene products at any of its five wellness centers:
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Fri, May 16th 2025 02:25 pm
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, received a total of $235.6 million in the Fiscal Year 2025 Work Plan for Army Civil Works to strengthen critical infrastructure across three states and the shoreline of lakes Erie and Ontario and for Manhattan Project cleanup.
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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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Fri, May 16th 2025 02:25 pm
The Erie County Fair is proud to continue its tradition of honoring veterans and active military personnel during its 12-day run in August. Each evening, one individual will be recognized as a "Flag Retreat Honoree of the Day" during the patriotic flag retreat ceremony in Slade Park.
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Tue, May 13th 2025 10:40 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced applications are now open for the "East Side Building Fund," a new $10 million fund that aims to assist in private building renovations and infill development to help revitalize neighborhood business districts in East Buffalo.
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Fri, May 9th 2025 01:20 pm
Tops Friendly Markets and the Taste of Buffalo are pleased to announce that Lisa Alessi Nicastro, a talented artist from Orchard Park, is the grand-prizewinner of the 2025 Taste of Buffalo Tops poster art contest.
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Fri, May 9th 2025 01:20 pm
Niagara Hospice is looking forward to the 12th annual Hospice Gran Fondo, taking place Aug. 9. The event starts and ends at the Niagara Hospice campus, located at 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport.
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Thu, May 1st 2025 11:15 am
Empire State Development announced the Daemen University Institute for Mobility Innovation & Technology (IMIT) is open and serving physical therapy patients at its new clinic located on the Villa Maria College campus.
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Tue, Apr 29th 2025 02:05 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the fishing season for walleye, northern pike, pickerel and tiger muskellunge begins May 1.
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Tue, Apr 29th 2025 02:05 pm
Tickets for the 24th annual National Buffalo Wing Festival are now on sale.
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Tue, Apr 29th 2025 09:45 am
Now that the ice has cleared the Lower Niagara River, Maid of the Mist is ready to launch its 2025 season on Thursday, May 1, at 10 a.m., continuing a tradition that dates to 1846.
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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 12:20 pm
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper once again led the "Spring Sweep," the largest single-day cleanup across Western New York, on Saturday, April 26. The event was also part of the fifth annual Great Lakes Cleanup, a program developed and led by Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper that brings nearly 20 partner organizations across the Great Lakes basin together to clean up along the shores of the Great Lakes.
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Mon, Apr 28th 2025 11:55 am
In 2024, AAA received over 27 million emergency roadside service calls across the U.S. Of those calls, the majority of vehicles required towing (roughly 13 million) or were experiencing battery issues (approximately 7 million).
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Fri, Apr 25th 2025 07:00 am
Life in northern Niagara is slowly returning to normal this week following a minor traffic accident that recently shut down the Ransomville Rite Aid.
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Thu, Apr 24th 2025 10:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced the completion of the Historic Post Office in Lockport at One East Ave., after a comprehensive historic rehabilitation and renovation as part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. The $9.7 million project included a rehabilitation of the interior and exterior historic fabric of the building together with renovations to improve the facility for modern use.
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Tue, Apr 22nd 2025 12:00 pm
Saturday, April 26, marks the 28th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, an initiative led by the Drug Enforcement Administration. As the date approaches, Tops Friendly Markets is reminding the community that all 54 Tops Pharmacy locations are approved drop-off points for unused or expired prescription medications.
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Tue, Apr 22nd 2025 11:50 am
Six Flags Darien Lake, "The Coaster Capital of New York," is thrilled to announce its fan-favorite lineup of special events for the 2025 season, beginning with opening day on May 16. From "Star-Spangled Night" to "Fright Fest," there is something exciting for everyone to enjoy when they visit this year.
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Tue, Apr 22nd 2025 11:50 am
With the number of people in need of food assistance in FeedMore WNY's four-county service area increasing - and a recent cut in federal funding that will create a void of nearly 2 million pounds of food - FeedMore WNY needs community support to fulfill its mission of alleviating food insecurity.
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Mon, Apr 21st 2025 02:25 pm
Just over five years ago, New York state implemented its Bag Waste Reduction Act, which prohibited retailers from providing single-use plastic carryout bags. Today, a full five years later, companies like Tops Friendly Markets continue their efforts to encourage customers to make the shift to using - and remembering - heavy-duty reusable bags.
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Mon, Apr 21st 2025 12:00 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Office of General Services remind New Yorkers to take action to help protect migrating birds as they navigate night skies by participating in the "Lights Out" initiative.
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Mon, Apr 21st 2025 11:30 am
This spring, Buffalo will join a growing national movement to protect birds and build more sustainable communities.
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