Fri, May 22nd 2026 11:10 am
There's plenty to experience at the Buffalo Zoo this Memorial Day weekend.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Old Falls Street USA is gearing up for an exciting summer season packed with live entertainment, family-friendly activities, festivals, and new events designed to bring residents and visitors together in the heart of Downtown Niagara Falls.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 07:15 pm
For the seventh year in a row, 7,300 flags will blanket the grounds of the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park throughout Memorial Day weekend to represent the average number of U.S. veterans who have lost their battle with PTSD per year, an average of 22 per day. From May 23-25, walk or drive by the Naval Park to see the installation, made possible by The Battle Within Foundation.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 03:20 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health invites the public to a free community health fair from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, outdoors in the parking lot of the department's new facility at 55 Stevens St., Lockport.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 01:00 pm
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection warns consumers to be alert for home improvement scams.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 12:50 pm
The Diocese of Buffalo will join Catholics across the nation in a historic celebration of faith and devotion with a special consecration Mass on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, at 5:15 p.m. Friday, June 12, at St. Joseph Cathedral.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 08:55 pm
Tops Friendly Markets proudly announced the successful conclusion of its 33rd annual Breakthrough T1D campaign, raising an impressive $350,136 to support type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, advocacy, and community support efforts. The campaign, which ran from April 5-25, surpassed its fundraising goal and continued a more than three-decade tradition of making a meaningful impact in the fight against T1D.
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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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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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Mon, May 18th 2026 04:30 pm
On Friday, May 15, Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt, Assemblyman Paul Bologna and representatives from the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency shared details on the completion of a takeover that will see Candlelight Cabinetry in Lockport operate as a new company under new leadership.
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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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Tue, May 12th 2026 01:30 pm
As spring brings rain and melting snow to the Great Lakes region, communities along Lake Ontario are once again navigating the challenges of rising water levels. During these high-water events, local municipalities, county emergency responders and state agencies are always the first line of defense, working tirelessly to protect neighborhoods and critical infrastructure.
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Tue, May 12th 2026 12:55 pm
The Niagara County Department of Public Works announced Ewings Road, between McKee Road and Route 78 (Lockport-Olcott Road), will close Monday, May 18, for work on the bridge over 18 Mile Creek. Detour signs will be posted directing motorists to use McKee, West Creek, Ide and Lockport-Olcott roads. The road is expected to reopen in mid-August.
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Tue, May 12th 2026 12:30 pm
The Niagara History Center will present its annual Key to the Locks Award to Robert (Bob) Ray, at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16, in a ceremony at the Erie Canal Discovery Center, 24 Church St., Lockport.
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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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Tue, May 12th 2026 12:25 pm
On Wednesday, May 20, the Niagara History Center will present and evening of Civil War music and remembrances from 7-8 pm in the museum building at 215 Niagara St., Lockport.
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Wed, May 6th 2026 08:30 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the unanimous appointment of Mel Passarelli, J.D./M.B.A., to its board of directors.
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Wed, May 6th 2026 08:30 pm
New York Sea Grant is issuing a reminder to residents in New York's Great Lakes region about information resources they can use to document flood impacts and to recover after a flood event.
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Wed, May 6th 2026 08:30 pm
More than 5,000 people are expected to descend on Delaware Park next month as the Independent Health Foundation gears up for its 38th annual "Kids Run," presented by Wegmans, on Saturday, June 6 - one of Western New York's largest group fitness events.
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Wed, May 6th 2026 09:10 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced Anna Pennesi, M.S.N., R.N., R.N.C.‑O.B., C.‑E.F.M., as its new director of women's services.
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Mon, May 4th 2026 10:55 am
Niagara County Legislator Christopher McKimmie will host his next "Coffee with Chris" at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 23, at Grace Lutheran Church, located at 736 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls.
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Mon, May 4th 2026 10:55 am
Anne Marie Moraca-Sawicki, R.N., M.S.N., holds a copy of "Plenty of Time To Be Friends" - her newly published book. The inspirational memoir is about her mother, Joan Forgione Moraca, who became a nurse as an adult after marrying, having five children and surviving cancer.
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Thu, Apr 30th 2026 10:20 am
According to the American Heart Association, 9 in 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die, and more than half don't receive bystander CPR.
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Thu, Apr 30th 2026 10:20 am
The Breast Cancer Network of WNY (BCN) announced the return of its signature community fundraiser, the Hope for Tomorrow 5K run and walk.
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Wed, Apr 29th 2026 08:00 pm
Blatner's Auto Sales will sponsor the WNY Drummers For Homeless People Inc. gala on June 3. The event will take place from 6-9 p.m. at the Gratwick Firehall, located at 110 Ward Road, North Tonawanda.
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Mon, Apr 27th 2026 04:25 pm
Mayor Sean Ryan announced the beginning of a new partnership between the City of Buffalo and Erie County to expand pothole repair efforts using hot patching to provide a more durable, longer-lasting method of fixing roadways than the cold patching traditionally done by the city.
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Mon, Apr 27th 2026 01:00 pm
Read to Succeed is hosting four information sessions for prospective volunteers to serve as tutor/mentors in its high-impact tutoring program known as Experience Corps, in Buffalo and Niagara Falls city schools.
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Mon, Apr 27th 2026 11:00 am
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will host a public information meeting from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, regarding a proposed pavement and safety improvement project on Robinson Road (Route 93) from Lockport Bypass to Raymond Road, as well as the intersection of Lockport Bypass and State Street, in the City of Lockport and the towns of Lockport and Pendleton.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 12:15 pm
The Buffalo AKG announced the museum's public art initiative will work with local artist Bree Gilliam (American, born 2000) for a new mural at Evergreen Health and affiliate Community Access Services' new location at 3070 Bailey Ave.
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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 11:40 am
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service personnel will apply lampricides to Buffalo Creek to kill invasive sea lamprey larvae burrowed in the stream bottom. Applications will be conducted between May 5-14, in accordance with state of New York permits. Application dates are tentative and may be changed based upon local weather or stream conditions near the time of treatment.
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Wed, Apr 22nd 2026 11:00 pm
The National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL) is proud to announce that Buffalo was selected as the host city for Gay Bowl XXVII, the organization's premier championship tournament. The event will take place in October 2027 and is expected to draw more than 2,500 athletes, in addition to spectators, supporters and volunteers from across the U.S. and Canada.
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Mon, Apr 20th 2026 05:30 pm
Niagara Pride Inc. announced the return of the WNY Pride 5K & LGBTQ+ wellness event on Saturday, May 9, at the SUNY Niagara campus.
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Mon, Apr 20th 2026 05:30 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Office of General Services (OGS) remind New Yorkers to take action to protect migrating birds as they navigate night skies by participating in the "Lights Out" initiative.
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Mon, Apr 20th 2026 05:25 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center was awarded a $29,973 Health Equity Innovation Award from Univera Healthcare to launch "Navigate and Nourish," a new initiative connecting mental health clients with SNAP benefits and evidence‑based dietary education.
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Mon, Apr 20th 2026 05:15 pm
Empire State Wrestling (ESW) will return to the University at Buffalo Student Association (SA)'s "Bullsapalooza" on Sunday, May 3.
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Wed, Apr 15th 2026 03:20 pm
Eight Days of Hope (EDOH) is excited to return to Buffalo for a seventh year of serving the Buffalo community.
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Wed, Apr 15th 2026 08:10 am
Dennis Hannon officially announced his candidacy for New York's 26th congressional district.
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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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