Wed, Jul 30th 2025 09:40 pm
Each Tuesday morning during the summer concert season, a dedicated group from Intandem's community-based prevocational program arrives at Veterans Memorial Community Park with trash bags in hand and a sense of purpose. Their mission: Help clean up litter left behind after "Music Mania Mondays," the Town of Niagara's popular weekly concert series that draws large crowds and lively energy to the park.
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Wed, Jul 30th 2025 09:35 pm
The University at Buffalo's Distinguished Speakers Series returns for 2025-26 with a lineup of engaging, inspiring and entertaining speakers. The season will feature:
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Tue, Jul 29th 2025 08:25 pm
The Kenan Center is excited to announce that single tickets are now available for its five-show 2025-26 season in the Taylor Theatre.
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Mon, Jul 28th 2025 04:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced $10 million to support the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park's coastal shoreline project in the City of Buffalo.
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Mon, Jul 28th 2025 04:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the grand-opening of the $11 million Wilkeson Pointe improvements project, with Perro & Poni restaurant coming soon at Buffalo's Outer Harbor.
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Wed, Jul 23rd 2025 08:40 pm
The American Red Cross calls on donors to give blood or platelets now to maintain a steady national blood supply. Type O blood donors are especially key to keeping critical blood products on hospital shelves into August.
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Wed, Jul 23rd 2025 08:40 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara is launching a donation drive beginning Wednesday, July 23, to benefit teachers and children before the start of the 2025-26 school year. The Y is looking for donations of the following back-to-school supplies at any of its five wellness centers:
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Tue, Jul 22nd 2025 12:30 pm
Officials announced Tuesday that Appeal 2025, in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the "Fund for the Faith," raised a total of $7,442,384 in cash and pledges - representing 87.5% of its $8.5 million goal. Appeal 2025 launched in January and concluded June 30.
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Mon, Jul 21st 2025 03:30 pm
Just 9% of plastic worldwide is recycled. Due to waste mismanagement, nearly three-quarters of it ends up in landfills or the environment.
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Thu, Jul 17th 2025 12:05 pm
Project Play Western New York (WNY) is pleased to announce that nominations for its Coaches Honor Roll Awards and Dick Gallagher Lifetime Service Award are now open. Individuals and organizations from Western New York are invited to nominate youth sports coaches from non-scholastic programs for the recognitions.
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Thu, Jul 17th 2025 11:30 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state led the nation in the use of state and federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits to improve landmark buildings across the state in 2024.
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Thu, Jul 17th 2025 11:30 am
Empire State Development (ESD) announced the completion of the Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers' (BFNC) expanded food pantry on Buffalo's East Side.
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Tue, Jul 15th 2025 12:15 pm
With summer vacation well underway, children and teens are spending more time at home, socializing with friends, and probably interacting with others through social media or video games. With the impact of social media and electronic devices, cyberbullying has increased in recent years.
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Mon, Jul 14th 2025 01:25 pm
Sending emails and getting "out of office" replies? Not surprised - summer vacations are in full swing! Travelers are flocking to beach destinations, campgrounds and theme parks this summer. For vacations near or far, AAA Insurance is sharing tips with travelers to keep homes safe while they're away.
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Wed, Jul 9th 2025 08:20 pm
Celebrate a vibrant summer evening on the waterfront with live music, food and drinks for seafarers and landlubbers alike! "Party at the Pier" will be held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Buffalo River Fest Park, 249 Ohio St., Buffalo.
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Wed, Jul 9th 2025 08:20 pm
"The weather in New York hasn't been our friend this year, and we understand people have been cooped up and may need to take a summer break," said Eugene Perry, president of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York. "Whether your family decides to rent a home or cabin, set up camp at a local site or make your backyard an oasis, fire and life safety are paramount."
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Mon, Jul 7th 2025 12:55 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health, in proud partnership with P3 Center for Teens, Moms and Kids and the Healthy Moms Healthy Babies Coalition, announced the highly anticipated return of "Fresh Air Fridays."
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Mon, Jul 7th 2025 12:55 pm
The heat is on in Western and Central New York, as summer has arrived. Unfortunately, every year in the U.S., there are an estimated 4,000 unintentional drownings, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Mon, Jul 7th 2025 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the expansion of New York state's Veterans Tuition Awards program, which will enable more veterans to access critical financial aid for college. Under this historic expansion, all veterans who served at least four years on active-duty now qualify for full-tuition awards.
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Fri, Jun 27th 2025 11:00 am
At Gator Jon's Barbecue Stand, the southern-style barbecue is cooked low and slow, said owner Gator Jon.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2025 12:55 pm
Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Friendly Markets returns to downtown Buffalo for its 42nd event on Saturday, July 12 (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.), and Sunday, July 13 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.). This year's festival features 40 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.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2025 12:25 pm
Tops is excited to present its grand prize, "Free Groceries for Life," to Tom McGlynn of Bath. This prize is the culmination of the 2025 "Tops Monopoly Reimagined" ticketless game that launched in March.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2025 12:25 pm
AAA Western and Central New York is celebrating its 125th anniversary this month.
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Tue, Jun 24th 2025 03:40 pm
On June 23, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a large unauthorized and unpermitted party with approximately 1,500 people occurred at Woodlawn Beach State Park.
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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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