Mon, Jun 15th 2026 02:25 pm
The City of Buffalo Animal Shelter is urgently calling on the community to help as the shelter faces a critical capacity crisis. With no open dog kennels available, some new arrivals are now being housed in temporary overflow crates. The shelter currently has 48 adoptable dogs and 20 adoptable cats waiting for homes, with additional animals expected to become available for adoption in the coming days.
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Mon, Jun 15th 2026 01:45 pm
POP Biotechnologies Inc. (POP BIO), a University at Buffalo (UB) spinout developing vaccines and therapeutics, will receive up to $9.7 million from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to advance a vaccine candidate for H5N1 avian influenza and test its rapid-response vaccine platform.
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Mon, Jun 15th 2026 01:45 pm
The Niagara County Department of Employment and Training will hold an outdoor career fair this Wednesday, June 17, at Oppenheim Park for those seeking employment. More than 80 companies with open positions are now confirmed to take part.
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Fri, Jun 12th 2026 07:05 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara is offering 1,500 free swim classes to kids throughout Western New York, thanks to a new grant from the statewide NY SWIMS initiative. Through this effort, the Y is providing free swim lessons and water safety education to Western New York children, regardless of their family's ability to pay.
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Fri, Jun 12th 2026 07:05 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that Niagara Falls Boulevard (U.S. Route 62) northbound, in front of Delta Sonic Car Wash, in the City of Niagara Falls, will be reduced to a single lane with traffic shifted to the center turn lane for approximately two weeks.
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Thu, Jun 11th 2026 02:55 pm
The Niagara County Youth Bureau is sponsoring the summer food service program (SFSP) again in 2026 and is pleased to announce the open program site locations. Free meals will be served weekdays at the following sites in Niagara County, except for the holiday for Friday, July 4:
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Thu, Jun 11th 2026 10:40 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Erie County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs (ECFSC) will conduct two free, family-friendly "Teach-Me-To-Fish" events. Visitors of all ages are invited to participate in these family-friendly events to explore the sport of fishing through interactive hands-on instruction provided by DEC and ECFSC.
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Thu, Jun 11th 2026 10:35 am
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Tue, Jun 9th 2026 01:35 pm
The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) recently announced $6.1 million was awarded to six projects that will rehabilitate and preserve 56 units, consisting of 184 beds, of emergency, transitional and permanent supportive housing in Albany, Niagara and Suffolk counties for individuals and families who have experienced homelessness.
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Fri, Jun 5th 2026 02:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a proclamation designating June as Gun Violence Awareness Month in New York. The monthlong observance honors victims and survivors of gun violence, supports families and communities impacted by violence, and highlights the ongoing work of law enforcement agencies, community-based organizations and violence prevention professionals working to make New York safer.
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Wed, Jun 3rd 2026 08:35 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has invested $2.23 million in next‑generation cardiac and patient monitoring technology from Spacelabs Healthcare, making NFMMC the only hospital in the region with this level of enterprisewide monitoring capability.
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Tue, Jun 2nd 2026 07:20 pm
Wild Kritters of Niagara County will host its 21st annual basket raffle fundraiser from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the 3F Conservation Club, 904 Swann Road, Youngstown.
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Tue, Jun 2nd 2026 07:10 pm
For more than a century, Catholic Charities of Buffalo has stood beside our neighbors in their most difficult moments - offering not just assistance, but dignity, stability and hope. Every day, Catholic Charities is often the first place people across Western New York turn to when they are facing hunger, mental health struggles, family crises, addiction, isolation, or the uncertainty of tomorrow.
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Mon, Jun 1st 2026 04:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative.
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Mon, Jun 1st 2026 04:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a proclamation designating June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the Empire State.
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Mon, Jun 1st 2026 01:05 pm
The Niagara Falls Convention Center (NFCC), managed by Destination Niagara USA, announces the addition of Sarah Bubar as sales manager.
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Thu, May 28th 2026 05:25 pm
Speaker Carl Heastie and energy committee Chair Didi Barrett announced the state fiscal year (SFY) 2026-27 enacted budget includes funding to provide relief to families struggling with rising utility rates through "Protecting Our Wallets Energy Rebate (POWER) Checks."
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Thu, May 28th 2026 05:25 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara announced Michael Farris Jr. was named the association's next president and CEO.
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Thu, May 28th 2026 05:20 pm
United Way of Greater Niagara (UWGN) announces the appointment of North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec as the new chairman of the board of directors, and Denise Abbott as the new vice chair - ushering in a new phase of leadership as the organization continues its mission to strengthen youth development across the greater Niagara Region.
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Thu, May 28th 2026 08:55 am
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Thu, May 28th 2026 08:55 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced reforms to bring down costs of auto insurance rates and tackle fraudulent claims across New York as part of her FY27 enacted budget.
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Wed, May 27th 2026 09:05 am
Three hundred years ago in June, French soldiers and tradesmen landed at the mouth of the Niagara River to establish Fort Niagara. Their mission was to construct a massive stone fortification disguised as a house. This building, known today as the French Castle, is the oldest structure in the Great Lakes Basin.
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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
"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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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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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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