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
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
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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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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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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Tue, Apr 15th 2025 02:25 pm
During National Volunteer Week, the American Red Cross of Western New York is celebrating the selfless volunteers whose unwavering support make it possible for the humanitarian organization to assist people in need every day.
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Tue, Apr 15th 2025 02:25 pm
ECMC's Regional Center of Excellence for Transplantation & Kidney Care is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to comprehensive patient care. ConnectLife is Western New York's only organ, eye, tissue and community blood center.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 04:00 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center joined MusicalFare Theatre, AnsariSaxon Productions, Second Generation Theatre, and Road Less Traveled Productions to announce an incredible lineup of shows headed to the Shea's 710 Theatre stage.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 12:10 pm
On Saturday, New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced he secured a $1 million capital grant to fund a renovation project at the Buffalo Irish Center. Ryan announced the funding at a special celebration that featured music from Buffalo's Emerald Isle Band, a performance by students from the Rince na Tiarna Irish Dance School, and a poetry reading by Keelie Sheridan of the Irish Classical Theatre Co.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 07:35 pm
Buffalo Pro Soccer announced plans to construct a 7,600-seat, privately funded stadium near the Buffalo River in the city's Valley neighborhood. Set to be located at Elk and Lee streets, the stadium will serve as a driving force in the development of a new entertainment district that is taking shape in the City of Buffalo.
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Wed, Apr 9th 2025 07:00 pm
The compassionate care provided by the nursing team at Kenmore Mercy Hospital often goes beyond the bedside and into the homes of the Ken-Ton community.
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Mon, Apr 7th 2025 02:15 pm
The FeedMore WNY Foundation's popular plant sale is back in time for Mother's Day gifts and spring planting for flowers, fruits and vegetables. From Monday, April 7, through Monday April 28, participants have the option to purchase hanging baskets, potted plants, and annual flats. Order online at www.feedmorewny.org/plant-sale.
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Mon, Apr 7th 2025 02:15 pm
Erie County will host two free drive-thru rabies vaccine clinics in May at sites in the Town of Tonawanda and the City of Buffalo, inviting pet owners to take advantage of this public health service to protect dogs, cats and ferrets from this 100% fatal disease.
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Mon, Apr 7th 2025 12:55 pm
"The Great Yellow Light" will be the 21st long-playing release from veteran New York-based singer/songwriter/guitarist the New Yorker called "One of the most brilliant singer-songwriters of the past 30 years," Willie Nile.
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Fri, Apr 4th 2025 01:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul, the Buffalo Bills and Erie County on Friday celebrated the topping out of the new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium at the construction site in Orchard Park.
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Thu, Apr 3rd 2025 03:10 pm
The annual "Lawyers for the Arts" fundraiser once again proved that the legal community's talents extend beyond the courtroom, raising a record-breaking $51,290.73 in net proceeds to support Arts Services Inc.'s "Give for Greatness" grant program.
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Thu, Apr 3rd 2025 12:40 pm
Today, BestSelf Behavioral Health welcomed community leaders and supporters to the Scott Bieler Child Advocacy Center (CAC) to honor National Child Abuse Prevention Month and spotlight the urgent, life-changing work within its walls.
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Thu, Apr 3rd 2025 10:45 am
In 2023, over 40,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in the U.S., fueled by risky behaviors like speeding, impairment, and aggressive driving. Although this number has decreased from previous years, it remains high compared to pre-pandemic levels, underscoring the need for innovative approaches to improve the safety of our nation's roads.
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Thu, Apr 3rd 2025 10:15 am
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year.
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Wed, Mar 26th 2025 09:00 pm
Tops Friendly Markets and Great Falls Council, Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America), have teamed up to help alleviate food insecurity in 14 counties from Western to South and Central New York and Central Pennsylvania ahead of the upcoming Passover and Easter season.
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Wed, Mar 26th 2025 08:55 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens welcomes the community to enjoy a newly constructed indoor play space for kids and families.
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Thu, Mar 20th 2025 05:00 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center President and CEO Brian Higgins is on a mission.
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