Mon, Oct 6th 2025 07:55 pm
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is inviting Niagara County residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer's by participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's on Oct. 18 at Reservoir State Park in Niagara Falls. Check-in begins at 9 a.m., with opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. and the walk commencing at 10:15 a.m.
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Fri, Oct 3rd 2025 04:30 pm
Tops Friendly Markets announced the return of its annual "Free Gas & Groceries" campaign, running Oct. 5-18 at select Tops locations. Proceeds will benefit Oishei Children's Hospital, with one lucky winner taking home $5,200 in free gas and groceries from Tops.
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Fri, Oct 3rd 2025 02:35 pm
Get in the Halloween spirit by nominating your house, or nominating another house, for North Tonawanda's first Halloween decorating contest, sponsored by the Office of Mayor Austin Tylec, in conjunction with the Department of Parks & Recreation. Only homes located in North Tonawanda will be considered for this communitywide contest.
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Thu, Oct 2nd 2025 06:35 pm
On Saturday morning, several groups of protein enthusiasts gathered at the Lewiston Stone House where they collected scorecards and set their sights on culinary creations offered as part of the Lewiston Wing Walk. The second annual event showcased the River Region's take on Western New York's favorite food. It was produced by The Roaming Table Food Tours.
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Wed, Oct 1st 2025 02:55 pm
Empire State Development and the City of Niagara Falls today announced agreements for the first four of 38 properties to be developed in the Bridge District of Niagara Falls, including the four-story former Jenss Department Store.
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Fri, Sep 26th 2025 01:40 pm
Community Missions will hold its fourth annual blessing of the animals from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at 1570 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls. Pets from all around the community are invited to come and receive a special prayer and blessing.
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Fri, Sep 26th 2025 10:05 am
The skies over Niagara County will come alive with color and creativity as the 46th annual American Kitefliers Association (AKA) Convention, annual meeting and Great Kite Competition comes to the Niagara Falls Convention Center and Gratwick Park in North Tonawanda from Monday, Sept. 29, through Saturday, Oct. 4.
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 03:35 am
If it feels like everyone has road rage these days, that's because they probably do. A staggering 96% of drivers admit to engaging in aggressive driving behaviors over the past year, according to a new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 03:30 am
Niagara University Theatre is proud to announce its participation in the 2025 nationwide reading of "ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence" at 7 p.m. Oct. 6 in the Leary Theatre.
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 02:55 am
The Burchfield Penney Art Center announces the return of its premier live auction, "(716)ART," from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22.
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 04:45 pm
Independent Living of Niagara County (ILNC), part of the WNY Independent Living Inc. family of agencies, invites the community to join its annual fundraiser, "Cornhole for a Cause," on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Christ Community Church, 140 Genesee St., Lockport.
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 01:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul visited the Town of Tonawanda Police Department on Monday to highlight more than $19 million in state investments that are modernizing law enforcement technology and equipment across Western New York's police agencies.
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Fri, Sep 19th 2025 08:05 am
Wings will take "Center" stage on Saturday, Sept. 27, as the second annual Lewiston Wing Walk will showcase the River Region's take on Western New York's favorite food.
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Thu, Sep 18th 2025 01:25 pm
Niagara Frontier Publications' fall food contest is back for another year. Now through the end of the professional football season, we want your input in naming the area's best chicken wings, pizza, and place to watch a game. It could be a bar, a restaurant or a social club - the only requirement is that the nominee(s) be Western New York-based.
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Wed, Sep 17th 2025 08:15 pm
Old Falls Street USA will host the 15th annual Oktoberfest from 1-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. This free, family-friendly event invites locals and visitors alike to celebrate German heritage with lively entertainment, authentic cuisine, and seasonal fun in the heart of downtown Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Sep 15th 2025 09:55 am
The Buffalo Maritime Center (BMC), 7th Gen Cultural Resources, M&T Bank, and the Erie County Parks Department invite the public to "Restoring Roots," an evening of renewal, connection and community from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, at Seneca Bluffs Park, 1670 Seneca St., Buffalo.
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Mon, Sep 15th 2025 09:55 am
The United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants, from Washington, D.C., are embarking on a 12-day community relations tour to Pennsylvania, New York and Delaware. This tour honors the service of airmen past and present through a showcase of musical excellence.
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Wed, Sep 10th 2025 07:35 pm
The Erie County Clerk's Office is marking National Passport Awareness Month with excitement. As your official passport application acceptance agent, we are here to help first-time travelers and families with children start their journeys. For seasoned travelers, now is the perfect time to double-check that your passport is up to date before your next adventure.
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Tue, Sep 9th 2025 06:55 pm
Diamonds in the Ruff Animal Rescue will holding its "TAILgate" raffle from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Shawnee Firehall, 3747 Lockport Road, Sanborn.
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Tue, Sep 9th 2025 06:55 pm
We are thrilled to announce that Exploremores, a rocky road ice cream-inspired sandwich cookie, will join the lineup for the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season. Filled with delicious flavors of chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond-flavored crème, Exploremores reflect the spirit of exploration at the heart of every Girl Scout.
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Tue, Sep 9th 2025 06:55 pm
For the first time ever in Buffalo, get ready for the event that will change everything you thought you knew about freestyle - "Monster Jam Freestyle Mania," where Monster Jam trucks team up with Freestyle Motocross (FMX) bikes to deliver gravity-defying skills and thrills.
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Fri, Sep 5th 2025 08:05 am
At their first work session of the fall, trustees in the Village of Lewiston voted Tuesday to pursue additional funding for a project designed to strengthen water pressure on Center Street.
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Thu, Sep 4th 2025 01:40 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center and Broadway presenting partner Albert Nocciolino announce "Wicked" will return to Shea's Buffalo Theatre for 24 performances from Nov. 12-30.
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Wed, Sep 3rd 2025 08:40 pm
The soulful sounds of blues will once again fill the air in downtown Niagara Falls as the Niagara Falls Blues Festival returns for its 16th year on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12-13. This beloved, free, two-day event takes place on Old Falls Street, just steps from Niagara Falls State Park, and promises an unforgettable weekend of live music, great food, and community celebration.
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Tue, Sep 2nd 2025 09:00 pm
AAA Western and Central New York, along with law enforcement, has kicked off its annual "School's Open, Drive Carefully" campaign, as back-to-school season gets underway.
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Fri, Aug 29th 2025 08:00 am
Chick-fil-A Inc. has picked Aaron Hord, a lifelong Western New Yorker, to be the operator of the new restaurant under construction on Niagara Falls Boulevard and the I-190 in Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Aug 25th 2025 07:55 pm
Another successful Northwest Jazz Festival was staged last Friday and Saturday, as thousands of people visited Center Street in the Village of Lewiston to watch top musical acts, mingle with friends, and eat at one of the many local restaurant stands.
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Mon, Aug 25th 2025 02:25 pm
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the binational Niagara Falls Illumination Board, a special light and laser show - synchronized to music - will be presented at Niagara Falls on the evenings of Sept. 12-14.
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Mon, Aug 25th 2025 02:20 pm
As the return of school draws closer, Community Missions will host a free school supply giveaway as part of its "Summer Giveaway Days," from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Wednesday and Thursday. The public is invited to these events, which will take place at the Niagara Falls agency, 1570 Buffalo Ave. The event is sponsored by SNUG Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2025 08:00 am
Early in the afternoon of Aug. 16, a parade of boats, led by the Grand Island Fire Co.'s fireboat, left the Buffalo Launch Club, headed down the Niagara River and the Erie Canal, and arrived at the Tonawandas Gateway Harbor Park.
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Tue, Aug 19th 2025 12:30 pm
As Tops Friendly Markets looks to continue to expand its amenities for customer convenience, it is excited to announce the addition of PCI and EMV secure compliant signing at all 58 Tops fuel stations. A pilot program will launch at its Depew location later this summer and will roll out across the chains footprint with an expected completion date of December.
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Thu, Aug 14th 2025 05:30 pm
AAA Western and Central New York is pleased to announce a successful drive to fight hunger. $2,768 and 1,725 pounds of food were collected locally this summer as part of a nationwide effort.
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Thu, Aug 14th 2025 12:40 pm
Niagara Gospel Mission has launched a new gardening program for its residence. The "Mission Garden" was established in 2024 by resident Tim Flagler. He had an abundant harvest of tomatoes in year one and set out to expand.
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Thu, Aug 14th 2025 12:40 pm
Erie County's second public art installation under the county's Public Art Act, a vibrant, large-scale mural covering the Pearl Street wall of the Buffalo Convention Center, was unveiled on Wednesday morning.
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Mon, Aug 11th 2025 11:25 am
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino will start Native American Heritage Month in unbeatable style when it hosts the third annual Indigenous fashion show in the Seneca Niagara Event Center at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. Tickets for this celebration of Native American culture and style are on sale.
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Mon, Aug 11th 2025 11:25 am
Many parents and students are scrambling to prepare for college as campuses begin to open once again.
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Thu, Aug 7th 2025 04:55 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara announced registration for the 130th annual YMCA Turkey Trot will open at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8. Trotters may register at www.YMCATurkeyTrot.org, until race capacity is reached.
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Thu, Aug 7th 2025 12:30 pm
To mark the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal's opening, the Buffalo Maritime Center (BMC) has built a full-scale replica of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief - the vessel that first journeyed from Buffalo to New York City to mark the canal's completion.
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Mon, Aug 4th 2025 07:50 pm
On Saturday, around 500 men, women and children participated in a free cookout and clothing giveaway hosted by Niagara Gospel Mission, at 1317 Portage Road, Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Aug 4th 2025 07:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul, on Friday, announced eligible farm employers may now apply for the farm employer overtime credit advance program and receive reimbursement for eligible overtime paid to employees since Jan. 1, 2025.
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