Fri, Aug 21st 2026 06:00 am
Town of Niagara Supervisor Sylvia Virtuoso and the Town Board cleared the air Tuesday night, dismissing rumors of any town involvement in activity on the property behind Colonial Drive, and assuring a large crowd the drainage problems in town are being looked into.
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Fri, Aug 21st 2026 06:00 am
The Lower Niagara River has long been known as one of the region's premier fishing destinations, but two recent charity tournaments showed the river can provide much more than great fishing.
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Fri, Aug 21st 2026 06:00 am
July and August 2026 have been difficult for our town. We have faced several serious issues at once, and I want to provide a clear update on what has happened, what is being addressed, and what residents can expect next.
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Thu, Aug 20th 2026 03:35 pm
The state Department of Environmental Conservation and Environmental Protection Agency assessment teams continue to conduct fieldwork across areas of interest in Niagara and Erie counties.
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Thu, Aug 20th 2026 03:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation A4195-A/S118-A, which will amend New York's elder law to require the NY Connects: Choices for Long Term Care program to provide information about programs and services available to New Yorkers with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
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Thu, Aug 20th 2026 02:45 pm
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 07:50 am
Back-to-college season is here, and AAA Western and Central New York is reminding families to prioritize insurance as students head off to campus.
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Thu, Aug 13th 2026 05:10 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced two defendants entered guilty pleas this week in unrelated vehicular assault cases happening on the same day in June of last year.
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Thu, Aug 13th 2026 11:25 am
The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) is alerting residents to a recent increase in reported bat encounters, and reminding the public that bats can carry rabies, a 100% fatal and 100% preventable disease. Any potential contact between a bat and a person or pet should be treated as a possible exposure.
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Mon, Aug 10th 2026 10:55 pm
As this nation commemorates America's 250th anniversary, Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns marked National Purple Heart Day by honoring Erie County veterans whose names were added to the ninth annual William J. Donovan Purple Heart Book of Merit.
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Mon, Aug 10th 2026 10:50 pm
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.01, down 9 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.14. The New York state average is $4.16, down 6 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.17.
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Mon, Aug 10th 2026 10:50 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation advised motorists that state Route 425 (Shawnee Road) between Stone Ridge Road and Mapleton Road in the Town of Wheatfield will be closed to through traffic for approximately one week beginning at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, to facilitate a culvert replacement.
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Fri, Aug 7th 2026 06:00 am
A crew from Saving Oaks recently treated what is believed to be Lewiston's oldest and most iconic tree in an effort to protect it from oak wilt, a deadly fungal disease that has already killed oak trees across the Niagara River in Ontario.
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Thu, Aug 6th 2026 03:55 pm
Niagara County Director of Emergency Services Jonathan Schultz announced the New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services has released a form to track damages from the heavy rainfall and flash flooding events from July 28-29 and Aug. 2-3, 2026. The state will now be tracking all information related to the aforementioned.
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Thu, Aug 6th 2026 02:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding New York producers that the deadline to apply for the $30 million agricultural resiliency against tariffs program is approaching with applications due by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11.
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Thu, Aug 6th 2026 02:30 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced hunting and trapping licenses and deer management permits (DMPs) for the 2026-27 season are now on sale.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2026 02:05 pm
National experts in public health, medicine, violence prevention, trauma recovery, education, social work and community advocacy will gather at the University at Buffalo Sept. 11-12 for the Rise, Respond and Rebuild Conference: Healing Communities by Ending Gun Violence.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2026 02:05 pm
The New York State Office of Mental Health has launched a public education initiative to help New Yorkers to emotionally prepare for emergencies and recognize resources that can help them cope during stressful events like disasters.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 11:15 am
YMCA Buffalo Niagara is excited to announce a new loop course for the 131st YMCA Turkey Trot. This year's Thanksgiving race introduces a circuit route, starting and ending at the Buffalo Convention Center.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 07:10 am
When people think about museums, they often think about what hangs on the walls. At the Castellani Art Museum, we think just as much about what happens between them.
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Thu, Jul 30th 2026 02:55 pm
Niagara Gospel Mission partnered with Audubon Golf Course in Amherst on Wednesday to host a unique donor appreciation golf outing that brought together supporters of the agency and men participating in its RECON recovery and discipleship program.
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Thu, Jul 30th 2026 02:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York State Police Troop T, in partnership with the New York State Thruway Authority, seized 214 vehicles and issued more than 1,100 tickets during four statewide enforcement details on the thruway system to proactively address the use of missing, altered or obscured license plates (known as ghost plates) that some motorists intentionally use to avoid tolls.
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Tue, Jul 28th 2026 08:30 pm
For only the second time in history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis - and patients may already be feeling the impact. Donors are asked to act immediately to help save lives.
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Tue, Jul 28th 2026 05:15 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has released a request for proposals for the adaptive reuse of Schoellkopf Hall, located in DeVeaux Woods State Park adjacent to the Niagara Falls State Park Whirlpool area. The RFP follows a $2 million investment to stabilize the building, including asbestos and lead abatement, structural shoring and temporary roofing.
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Mon, Jul 27th 2026 04:00 pm
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.11, up 11 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.15. The New York state average is $4.23, up 8 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.17.
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Mon, Jul 27th 2026 04:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state was granted a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) secretarial disaster designation for counties in the Finger Lakes, Mid-Hudson, Capital, Central New York, Long Island, Mohawk Valley, New York, North Country, Southern Tier and the Western New York regions following extreme weather in the spring that significantly impacted many fruit operations.
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Thu, Jul 23rd 2026 02:20 pm
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Thu, Jul 23rd 2026 02:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the successful conclusion of the state emergency operations center (EOC) activation, which operated from June 10 through July 20, ending a period of heightened readiness and coordination for a historic summer of major events across New York.
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Thu, Jul 23rd 2026 02:20 pm
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Mon, Jul 20th 2026 04:30 pm
Sending emails and getting "out of office" replies? The summer travel season is at its peak with travelers flocking to beach destinations, campgrounds and theme parks. For vacations near or far, AAA Insurance is sharing tips with travelers to keep homes safe while they're away. According to the FBI, home burglaries increase in the summer months, since burglars see vacations as an opportunity to target empty homes.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2026 04:30 pm
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4, up 13 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.14. The New York state average is $4.15, up 7 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.18.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 12:35 pm
For about three years, the historic Rapids Theatre in Niagara Falls has sat dormant - no lights, no camera, no action.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2026 03:50 pm
The 2027 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, according to data released Wednesday by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns and fire districts, as well as 44 cities and 13 villages.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2026 03:30 pm
Smoke from Canada wildfires is rapidly drifting into the U.S. and the American Heart Association warns this wildfire smoke exposure may pose an increased risk for heart disease.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2026 03:30 pm
Mayor Sean Ryan announced interim improvements to Niagara Square, marking the beginning of a long-term effort to transform the space into a safer, more accessible and welcoming place for everyone who uses it.
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Tue, Jul 14th 2026 11:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order to create the nation's first moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, establishing the strongest standards for data center development and creating a blueprint to support localities.
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Tue, Jul 14th 2026 11:05 pm
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Mon, Jul 13th 2026 10:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York has made significant strides in its ongoing efforts to protect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients' benefits from theft and that new, more secure chip-based cards will be issued beginning early in 2027.
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Mon, Jul 13th 2026 10:05 pm
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Mon, Jul 13th 2026 10:05 pm
Buying a vehicle is one of the biggest financial decisions many people make, and today's car shoppers are more informed than ever. Whether you're purchasing your first car, upgrading to a newer model, or shopping for a dependable used vehicle, taking time to do your homework can save you money, frustration, and future headaches.
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