Tue, May 26th 2026 09:15 pm
In Buffalo and Erie County, we are fortunate to have great cultural, educational and recreational institutions. As we approach the end of the school year, I would like to take the opportunity to highlight ways for families to take advantage of these spaces during the summer months.
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Tue, May 26th 2026 09:00 pm
The Town of Porter 3F Conservation Club and Modern Disposal Services are partnering for a scrap metal drive to collect aluminum and all scrap metals for recycling. Clean out your garage, shed or workshop. All proceeds will be donated to Pinnacle Community Services to help prevent domestic violence. Help make a difference.
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Tue, May 26th 2026 08:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the application for the Excelsior Scholarship for new applicants for the 2026-27 academic year is now open.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
As grills get ready to fire up across the country ahead of Memorial Day celebrations, the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is reminding New Yorkers of standard grill safety guidelines to prevent accidents and serious injuries.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Niagara County 2nd District Legislator Michael Casale presented Artpark & Company President Dave Wedekindt with a check for $81,880 on Monday outside of the Lewiston performing and visual arts venue.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 03:25 pm
When someone experiences a cardiac arrest, heart attack or stroke, fast, coordinated care can make the difference between life and death. Yet as mobile technologies - from telehealth platforms to mobile stroke units - rapidly transform emergency response, critical gaps in systems of care can arise, leaving lives in the balance.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 12:50 pm
The Niagara Falls Community Lions Club is providing free pop-up eye clinics this spring.
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Wed, May 20th 2026 09:10 pm
In school district elections Tuesday, voters overall approved their respective budgets for the 2026-27 school year, with only five districts - including Grand Island - reporting budget defeats.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 08:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will welcome expectant parents, new families, and community members to its 2026 community baby shower from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 23. The free event will take place at the Scott Bieler Training Center, located on the NFMMC campus at 621 10th St.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 08:55 pm
"Wings of Hope," a community remembrance event hosted by Niagara Hospice, will take place from 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, on the Niagara Hospice campus, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport. The nonprofit organization invites the community to gather for an afternoon of remembrance, reflection and family-friendly activities. The event's presenting "Monarch" sponsor is Wendt's Propane & Oil.
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Mon, May 18th 2026 05:00 pm
A Niagara County patient reunited Friday with the first responders who helped save her life.
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Mon, May 18th 2026 04:35 pm
The Niagara County Healthy Moms/Healthy Babies Coalition invites allied health professionals to a special training event, "Using Project TEACH to Help Those Who Help," from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, May 27, at the Orleans Niagara BOCES Technology and Conference Center, 4124 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 02:40 pm
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez announced construction has begun on a $5.7 million repaving project on three major Erie County roadways.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 10:55 am
Team Roswell Rollers, a fundraising team for the "Ride for Roswell," will host "Bowling, Baskets, and Trivia" at Mallwitz's Island Lanes at 1887 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, from 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, May 21. The event is open to the public.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 08:00 am
A chocolate Labrador named Cocoa has found a second chapter in life after being adopted by Town of Niagara Police Clerk Miranda McQuillan. Cocoa will serve as a therapy dog for the police department.
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Thu, May 14th 2026 11:20 am
As the weather warms and the days grow longer, motorcycle season is once again underway across Erie County. With thousands of riders preparing to get back on the road, now is the perfect time to remind everyone that motorcycle safety is a shared responsibility.
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Thu, May 14th 2026 11:15 am
The City of North Tonawanda is proud to announce the launch of a new "Sidewalk 50/50" cost-sharing program aimed at helping homeowners replace deteriorated sidewalks while improving neighborhood safety, accessibility, and overall community appearance.
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Tue, May 12th 2026 01:30 pm
On Friday, Congressman Nick Langworthy joined with leaders from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, pediatric cancer advocates, and local families to celebrate the enactment of the Give Kids a Chance Act, bipartisan legislation signed into law earlier this year as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026.
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Tue, May 12th 2026 12:40 pm
Six Flags Darien Lake officially opens for the 2026 season May 15, welcoming guests back for weekends and select operating days in May before transitioning to daily operations beginning June 24.
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Tue, May 12th 2026 12:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced investments to implement watershed improvements and build new partnerships targeting harmful algal blooms (HABs) that have surpassed $400 million over her tenure, including a new $2.5 million research grant program now available.
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Tue, May 12th 2026 11:00 am
With the end of the current school year around the corner, Read to Succeed (RTS) is once again recruiting new volunteers from Erie and Niagara counties to serve as tutor/mentors this fall through the organization's high-impact tutoring program known as AARP Foundation Experience Corps.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 05:10 pm
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:05 am
Mayor Anne Welch and the Village of Lewiston posed Monday with Robert Paul, commander of the Youngstown flotilla, as Welch proclaimed May 16-22, 2026, as National Safe Boating Week in the Village of Lewiston - urging "all those who enjoy our waters to practice safe boating habits, seek proper education, and 'Wear It' to ensure a safe and successful season on the Niagara River."
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Thu, May 7th 2026 05:50 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today explained important steps taxpayers should take if they receive a letter or notice from the Tax Department requesting additional information about their tax return.
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Thu, May 7th 2026 02:20 pm
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. and Buffalo Waterfront announced a vibrant 2026 summer lineup at Canalside, promising a season defined by both nostalgia and new discovery. From the whimsical debut of duck-themed paddleboats to the highly anticipated return of the World's Largest Rubber Duck, the downtown waterfront is set to become a premier destination for family-friendly recreation, art and active wellness beginning Memorial Day weekend.
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Wed, May 6th 2026 08:30 pm
Long COVID affects about 6%-7% of adult Americans and 1% of children, a total of nearly 20 million people. It is a chronic, multi-system disease associated with 200 symptoms that is seen in every demographic.
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Tue, May 5th 2026 03:10 pm
United Way of Greater Niagara to host its annual "Battle of the Banks" at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at Brickyard Brewing Company in Lewiston.
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Mon, May 4th 2026 07:05 pm
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Mon, May 4th 2026 11:25 am
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and AAA Western and Central New York is urging both motorists and riders to keep safety top of mind as the new riding season gets underway.
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Mon, May 4th 2026 11:15 am
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Fri, May 1st 2026 10:10 am
It's prom season across Western and Central New York, which means more teen drivers will be out and about. While prom is a celebration and a rite of passage, it can be a dangerous night on the roads. AAA is reminding teens, parents and educators to plan ahead to prevent prom and graduation season from turning deadly.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 10:10 am
The New York State Department of Transportation observed an alarming trend of speeding during recent deployments of automated work zone speed enforcement cameras along Interstate 290 in Amherst.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 07:00 am
Approximately 40 primates are being cared for by The Primate Sanctuary in Niagara Falls - and they need help from the public. Between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., Sunday, May 3, a basket raffle fundraiser for the organization will be held at Kelly's On The Green, 4343 Porter Road.
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Thu, Apr 30th 2026 07:00 pm
The Niagara County Traveling Art Exhibit was recently on display inside the Lewiston Public Library. The artworks are part of the celebration of America 250.
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Thu, Apr 30th 2026 12:35 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns announced updated operating hours at three of the six auto bureau branches, continuing his longstanding focus on delivering superior customer service and reduced transaction times.
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Thu, Apr 30th 2026 12:35 pm
Approximately 35 million adults in the U.S. suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), and that number is growing.
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Wed, Apr 29th 2026 08:00 pm
Niagara County Legislators Rich Andres and Rick Abbott on Wednesday announced the county has launched a pilot program funded by the New York State Landbank Initiative and administered by the Niagara Orleans Regional Land Improvement Corp. (NORLIC) that will provide grants to eligible homeowners in North Tonawanda and the City of Lockport for home repairs.
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Mon, Apr 27th 2026 01:05 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the season-opener for walleye, northern pike, tiger muskellunge, and pickerel will begin May 1.
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Mon, Apr 27th 2026 01:00 pm
Read to Succeed is hosting four information sessions for prospective volunteers to serve as tutor/mentors in its high-impact tutoring program known as Experience Corps, in Buffalo and Niagara Falls city schools.
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Mon, Apr 27th 2026 01:00 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski recently accepted a check from Teresa Manna, commander of the Navy Marine Club Ship 110 in Lockport, that will be used for the beautification of the county's Purple Heart Monument and surrounding courtyard outside of the Niagara County Courthouse.
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