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 04:15 pm
Motherhood can feel isolating, especially when most local event roundups revolve around entertaining your kids. But across Western New York this May and June, there are actually plenty of opportunities for moms to step away from the mental load for a few hours, meet other women, tap back into creativity, and feel like themselves again.
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Thu, May 14th 2026 11:05 am
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez announced construction has begun on an $8.7 million project to resurface the LaSalle Expressway (state Route 951A) and a section of Interstate 190 in Niagara Falls.
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Wed, May 13th 2026 09:45 am
On Wednesday, the Niagara County Center for Economic Development launched the inaugural Niagara County Corporate Fishing Challenge, a new initiative focused on engaging business professionals, showcasing the region's world-class fishing opportunities, and supporting a local charitable organization.
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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
For 56 years, 100 American Craftsmen has brought together some of the finest makers in the country for a celebration of contemporary craft art in the heart of Western New York. This June, the show returns with more artisans, more energy, and more reason than ever to attend.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 11:35 am
Artpark & Company, in partnership with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, will present an intimate "Candlelight Concert" inside Artpark's Mainstage Theater at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 19. The show will feature a string duo from The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Wed, May 6th 2026 09:20 pm
Destination Niagara USA joined communities across the country in celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), recognizing the vital role tourism plays in driving economic growth, creating jobs, and enhancing quality of life in Niagara County.
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Tue, May 5th 2026 08:55 pm
Niagara Gospel Mission is kicking off its second annual "Butter Bowl" competition to collect a year's worth of butter.
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Tue, May 5th 2026 03:10 pm
The Erie County Fair is excited to announce its 2026 free grandstand entertainment lineup, featuring four nights of live performances included with admission at the Buffalo News Grandstand, from Aug. 12-23 in Hamburg. No extra ticket is required for these shows!
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Mon, May 4th 2026 10:50 am
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, wildlife services program (USDA-WS), will begin a spring distribution of oral rabies vaccine (ORV) baits (ONRAB) across Niagara County and Western New York in May.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 06:55 am
What do giant rocks, chains that drip water, a stone bench, and an ornamental flowering cherry tree all have in common? If you said they're items on display at Lincoln Park Nursery in Amherst, you'd be correct. You'd also be right if you guessed they're products of owner John Maloney's imagination.
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Thu, Apr 30th 2026 04:45 pm
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to celebrate and support local businesses during Small Business Week with a fun and rewarding initiative: The "Shop Small Challenge."
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Thu, Apr 30th 2026 01:05 pm
USA Niagara Development Corp. (USAN) and the City of Niagara Falls announced the completion of five projects funded by the Niagara Falls Small Business Property Improvement Grant program (NFSBPIP).
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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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Tue, Apr 28th 2026 09:15 am
In honor of Earth Day, the Lewiston Community Lions Club hosted its fifth annual cleanup around the village on Saturday. Volunteers gathered at the playground pavilion behind the Red Brick Municipal Building for refreshments and instructions, before heading up to collect garbage and debris from the surrounding neighborhoods.
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Mon, Apr 27th 2026 01:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced Buffalo's Silo City will serve as a premier destination for the FIFA World Cup 2026, projecting five select matches onto the towering facades of its historic grain elevators.
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Mon, Apr 27th 2026 11:10 am
Tops Friendly Markets announced it will once again host a "Stars for Our Troops" initiative, running May 10 through June 14. The program welcomes the community to donate worn and tattered American flags at select Tops Markets locations for proper retirement.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 07:15 am
Mom, grandma and wrestling, of all things, led Bashar Srouji to open Ghada Have It!, a Mediterranean restaurant on Military Road in the Town of Niagara.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 07:10 am
Olcott Lobster Company is opening Friday, May 1, in Lewiston, and "We're beyond excited," proprietor Michelle Pozantides said Tuesday. "This has been a labor of love, and we're just so excited to finally be able to open our doors."
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Thu, Apr 23rd 2026 10:15 pm
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to help hospitals and transfusion centers stay prepared to help all patients. Donors of all blood types and those looking to give for the first time are encouraged to book an appointment in the coming days or weeks ahead.
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Thu, Apr 23rd 2026 08:00 pm
The Village of Lewiston Republican and Democratic parties held caucuses this week to select candidates for the June 16 election.
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Mon, Apr 20th 2026 07:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul kicked off National Work Zone Awareness Week, a week-long campaign running from April 20-24 that promotes work zone safety statewide, urging drivers to slow down, stay alert and follow New York's "Move Over Law" to protect highway and roadside workers. This year's national theme is "Safe Actions Save Lives."
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Mon, Apr 20th 2026 07:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced continued progress in reducing gun violence across communities participating in the state's Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative, with new data showing significant declines in shootings and gun deaths through the first three months of 2026.
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Mon, Apr 20th 2026 03:00 pm
National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) runs from April 20-24, 2026, and AAA is supporting the American Traffic Safety Services Association in raising awareness across the country. This year's theme is, "Safe Actions Save Lives."
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Wed, Apr 15th 2026 10:00 am
Niagara County Fire Coordinator Jon Schultz, along with Niagara County legislators David Godfrey and Chris McKimmie, took part in an event Tuesday hosted by the Firefighters Association of the State of New York in support of FASNY's recruitment and retention campaign, RecruitNY.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 09:15 am
Big night. Real impact. A community that showed up. What began as the first-ever "BIG Meat Raffle" quickly became something much more - a powerful example of what happens when a community shows up for its kids.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 09:15 am
SUNY Niagara will welcome aspiring chefs, culinary professionals and the community for a dynamic weekend of food, artistry and education at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute on Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2026 03:40 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health's children with special needs division proudly announces the opening of a new sensory play room at the Trott Access Center in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 12:20 pm
Tops Friendly Markets and the Taste of Buffalo are pleased to announce that, Chas Gillen, a talented artist from Alden, is the grand-prizewinner of the 2026 Taste of Buffalo Tops poster art contest.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 06:00 am
Drywall and painting were on the agenda this week for the inside of a new two-story building at 748 Center St., in Lewiston. The future home of Deal Realty is taking shape and preparing for a summer opening.
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Thu, Apr 9th 2026 12:55 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the rosters for the 20th Scotty Bowman Showcase. The event will take place Monday, April 13, at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
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Thu, Apr 9th 2026 12:55 pm
In honor of Earth Month, Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA is once again partnering with Sunnking Sustainable Solutions and Goodwill of Western New York to host the "Ultimate Spring-Cleaning Recycling' event, from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 18.
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Tue, Apr 7th 2026 11:55 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski today said the county's three Department of Motor Vehicles offices in Lockport, Niagara Falls and North Tonawanda are once again decorated to celebrate April as Donate Life Month. Throughout the month, those who have saved lives through the gift of a donation are honored - and others are encouraged to consider registering as organ, eye and tissue donors.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2026 10:45 am
Registration is open for the 15th annual I Love My Park Day, which will be held Saturday, May 2, at state parks, historic sites and public lands all across New York.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2026 10:45 am
On Friday, the New York State Public Service Commission announced it is participating in the nationwide effort to recognize April 2026 as Safe Digging Month.
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Thu, Apr 2nd 2026 01:05 pm
The Erie County Fair is proud to announce the first wave of its 2026 paid grandstand entertainment lineup, featuring ticketed headlining performances at the Buffalo News Grandstand Aug. 12-23 in Hamburg.
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Thu, Apr 2nd 2026 10:50 am
Montana International LLC, concessionaire for Grand Island State Park facilities, announced the Beaver Island State Park Golf Course will continue its tradition of offering free rounds of golf to active-duty service members and veterans. The program - now in its third year - has provided nearly $100,000 in complimentary golf to military players over the past two years.
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Mon, Mar 30th 2026 11:25 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announces its upcoming Black Maternal Health Week Celebration, a community-centered event dedicated to uplifting Black mothers, birthing people, and families. The celebration will take place from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Niagara Falls Convention Center, 101 Old Falls St.
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Mon, Mar 30th 2026 10:45 am
The LaSalle Business and Professional Association held its Easter egg hunt at Jayne Park in LaSalle last week - and more than 100 children participated in the annual event.
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