Thu, Feb 19th 2026 09:15 am
Senior Kaitlyn Szarejko has always been an active student in her school community throughout her time at Lewiston-Porter Schools.
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Fri, Feb 13th 2026 07:05 am
The Lewiston Council on the Arts will present "Vincent," a one-act play that explores the life and art of Vincent van Gogh - and pair that with a Christina Custode-led bistro performance - on Feb. 20 and 22.
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Fri, Feb 13th 2026 07:00 am
Stella Niagara transformed its second floor into an enchanted forest this week as it hosted its annual Scholastic Book Fair, themed "Get Lost ... In a Good Book!" The weeklong fair offered students and families a themed event filled with literacy, creativity and school spirit.
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Thu, Feb 12th 2026 12:00 pm
The Niagara River Greenway Commission organized its fourth annual Environmental Ambassador Summit on Tuesday. Linde hosted the event.
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Thu, Feb 12th 2026 10:30 am
Today, three-time Grammy Award-winner and global icon Sarah McLachlan announced the 2026 extension of her "Better Broken Tour," produced by Live Nation, in support of her critically acclaimed 10th studio album of the same name, released Sept. 19, 2025, via Concord Records.
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Tue, Feb 10th 2026 06:10 pm
Niagara Falls has always been a place where power meets possibility. Long before rockets left Cape Canaveral or astronauts set foot on the moon, the roar of the falls drew inventors, engineers and industrialists who believed that energy, if properly harnessed, could change the world. That belief took root here, in Western New York, and it carried our region into the aerospace age.
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Tue, Feb 10th 2026 11:45 am
Tops Friendly Markets is proud to announce the launch of a premium sponge candy paczki, or "PUNTczki," a limited-time bakery item available just in time for the Lenten season.
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Mon, Feb 9th 2026 12:30 pm
The Buffalo AKG Art Museum announced "Rockin' at the AKG," one of the museum's most important annual fundraising events, will take place on Saturday, June 6, with DEVO and special guests Soul Coughing and Shilpa Ray.
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Mon, Feb 9th 2026 12:10 pm
Temperatures are expected to rise into the upper-30s this week, which could mean long lines at the car wash - but it's worth the wait. AAA reminds drivers that salt, snow and ice can wreak havoc on your car.
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Thu, Feb 5th 2026 06:55 pm
What began as Negro History Week in 1926 has evolved into Black History Month, now approaching its 100th anniversary. As the milestone nears, a University at Buffalo scholar is encouraging renewed reflection on the origins of the observance and the work that still lies ahead.
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Mon, Feb 2nd 2026 06:45 pm
Thanks to the incredible support of customers across Western New York, Tops Friendly Markets' recent partnership with Allen Family Farms proved to be a winning season both on and off the field. The campaign, which featured Allen Family Farms cantaloupes and honeydew melons in participating Tops stores, helped raise nearly $10,000 for the Patricia Allen Fund at Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo.
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Mon, Feb 2nd 2026 06:45 pm
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops announced Adam Roma as chairperson of the 2026 event. Additionally, the Taste announced that Twenty6 Productions and Judith A. Sperry have been hired to serve as the new event manager and sponsorship liaison, respectively.
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Mon, Feb 2nd 2026 06:35 pm
In 2026, America turns 250 and celebrations are planned throughout the nation. On Feb. 14-15, Old Fort Niagara ushers in the semiquincentennial year with a special event focused on how people survived winter on the New York frontier during the American Revolution.
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Fri, Jan 30th 2026 04:10 pm
Batavia Downs President and CEO Byron Brown announced the official lineup for the ninth annual "Rockin' the Downs" summer concert series, featuring the most diverse lineup in the series' history. The seven-show, family-friendly series will be held Friday nights outdoors in the center of the Batavia Downs horse racing track, kicking off June 26 and running through Aug. 14.
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Fri, Jan 30th 2026 07:00 am
The other day, I was asked about the lack of visiting anglers this winter. I had to assure the person it had nothing to do with lack of promotion or any issues with the number of fish waiting to be caught, but it was just due to the clarity (or lack thereof) of the water itself.
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Thu, Jan 29th 2026 10:20 am
Iconic Italian legend and one of the most beloved and recognized musical voices in the world, maestro Andrea Bocelli, announced new dates for his 2026 "Romanza 30th Anniversary World Tour," celebrating his widely acclaimed 1997 breakthrough album "Romanza."
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Thu, Jan 29th 2026 09:50 am
Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced the release of its 2025 report to the community, which highlights how the agency has continued to serve those in need while adapting its programs and services to meet the changing needs of the community.
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Tue, Jan 27th 2026 12:25 pm
Dave Matthews Band's U.S. headline tour will include a stop at Darien Lake Amphitheater in Darien Center on July 22.
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Tue, Jan 27th 2026 12:20 pm
Barry Manilow has announced seven new arena dates on his 2026 tour, extending the run into April with additional performances across the Northeast. Manilow will perform at Buffalo's KeyBank Center on April 22.
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Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 01:35 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce officially unveiled its 2026 advocacy agenda on Thursday, outlining a set of guiding principles that will shape the Chamber's advocacy efforts at the local, state and federal levels in the year ahead.
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 07:55 pm
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 05:05 pm
Multi-Platinum, 13-time Grammy Award-winner John Legend today announced he is bringing "A Night of Songs & Stories" back - "just you and me, the piano, and the stories behind the songs" - to Shea's Buffalo Theatre on April 22.
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 10:25 am
Artpark & Company announces "Tori Amos: In Times Of Dragons Tour" at Artpark's Mainstage Theater in Lewiston at 7 p.m. Aug. 4, with special guest Bartees Strange.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:30 am
Tops Friendly Markets is excited to announce its sixth annual contest celebrating Black History Month. This initiative offers students in grades 3-8 an opportunity to honor and celebrate African American individuals who inspire them.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 09:20 am
As winter illnesses like colds, flu or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) surge, it's important for people to know where to go for care.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 07:00 am
The international homelessness awareness event, the Coldest Night of the Year, is coming up on Feb. 28. Lockport CARES, the one emergency homeless shelter in the City of Lockport, is currently signing up walkers and teams of walkers to experience being homeless in the Western New York winter.
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Wed, Jan 14th 2026 06:50 pm
Another round of winter weather is on the way! Winter weather advisories are in effect across the region, with snowfall expected and temperatures forecast to drop into the single digits next week.
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Wed, Jan 14th 2026 06:25 pm
Lewiston Council on the Arts is pleased to announce it was awarded a $25,000 grant from the New York State Council on the Arts.
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Mon, Jan 12th 2026 11:40 am
Starting Feb. 1, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin enforcing a $45 identity-verification fee for passengers who attempt to fly without compliant identification. All travelers who do not present an acceptable form of a REAL ID, U.S. passport, or other accepted ID will be directed to TSA's optional ConfirmID identity-verification process at check-in, before entering the security screening line.
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Fri, Jan 9th 2026 08:05 am
In 2026, one of North America's most storied landmarks will hit a monumental milestone. Old Fort Niagara is proud to announce a year-long celebration marking the 300th anniversary of the iconic French Castle in Youngstown.
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Fri, Jan 9th 2026 08:05 am
This past year marked my first as president of the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce, and it also happened to be the Chamber's 20th anniversary. That combination made year one feel especially meaningful. I stepped into the role knowing that, before changing anything, I needed to listen to our members, our businesses, and our community.
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Thu, Jan 8th 2026 12:00 pm
While, for many, the start of the new year can move at a relatively slow, post-holiday pace, Red Cross disaster action team (DAT) volunteers have had an extremely busy and impactful start to 2026, responding to 17 home fires and assisting 57 individuals throughout the Western New York region in just the first few days of the new year.
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Thu, Jan 8th 2026 11:25 am
The Niagara County Department of Health (NCDOH) is pleased to announce it is offering winter weather emergency preparedness training to the public on Jan. 15.
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Wed, Jan 7th 2026 10:35 am
The Niagara County Legislature held its annual reorganizational meeting Tuesday night, unanimously electing Michael A. Hill as its new chairman. Hill succeeds Becky Wydysh, who did not seek reelection.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 11:55 am
Women United of Greater Niagara proudly announces the success of "Essentials: The Hygiene Project," held in November to benefit Niagara Gospel Mission and Mount St. Mary's Neighborhood Health Center.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 08:00 am
The arrival of a new year is a time of celebration for people across the globe. It's customary to mark the occasion with fireworks, countdowns and champagne. For those who indulge a little too much on New Year's Eve or stay up well past midnight, Jan. 1 may be a day to recuperate. But spending New Year's Day with Mother Nature is a great way to enjoy the first few hours of a new year.
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Tue, Dec 23rd 2025 08:15 pm
The Lewiston Council on the Arts (LCA) is pleased to announce that it has received a grant from the Niagara County Legislature's Cultural Endowment Fund.
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Tue, Dec 23rd 2025 08:10 pm
2025 has brought an early and active start to the winter season across Erie County with significant snowfall brought on by multiple lake-effect snow systems. Winter weather is a fact of life in Western New York, but it is imperative for individuals and families to be prepared.
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Tue, Dec 16th 2025 03:55 pm
The Niagara County Parks Department on Tuesday said the outdoor ice rinks at Krull and Burmaster parks are now open to the public. The parks are open for ice skating between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. daily, and the rinks do have lighting.
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Tue, Dec 16th 2025 01:50 pm
The holiday season can be a stressful time for many, but for nearly 12 million family members and friends serving as unpaid caregivers of people living with Alzheimer's and dementia, the holidays can be especially challenging.
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