Thu, Jun 12th 2025 04:50 pm
This Saturday, June 14, Old Falls Street will be the site of "Veterans Get Outside Day," which features family fun, music and vendors, as well as information for veterans. This is the third year for the event that connects veterans with resources and encourages outdoor activities to improve mental health.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2025 03:20 pm
The Mount Calvary Heritage Foundation announced it will host "The Moving Wall" and the "GoldStars Tribute Wall" at Pine Lawn Cemetery from Thursday, Oct. 2, through Monday, Oct. 6. This powerful tribute offers the community an opportunity to pay respects to the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for this nation.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2025 03:15 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center has named Doris Collins the 2025 recipient of The Michael Shea Lifetime Legacy Award. Doris came to work at Shea's in 1995 as Shea's historic restoration consultant, bringing her expertise and passion for preservation to every project.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2025 03:15 pm
Throughout May, Niagara Gospel Mission held its first "Butter Bowl" competition to collect a year's worth of butter.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2025 03:15 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, on behalf of the Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund for the Arts, announced six Western New York nonprofit organizations have received awards totaling over $62,000 for the 2025 granting cycle.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2025 03:10 pm
To encourage students from all parts of New York to pursue STEM careers, the New York Power Authority has announced $10,000 college scholarships for 20 academically accomplished New York high school students.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2025 03:05 pm
The Big Easy in Buffalo has announced its summer lineup of shows, kicking off its 19th season:
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Mon, Jun 9th 2025 02:15 pm
Catholic Charities is now accepting applicants for its C-Tech (introduction to telecommunications) class. This 12-week, hands-on technology training program offers nationally recognized certifications in telecommunications, network cabling for copper and fiber optics and 5G systems, along with grounding and bonding.
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Mon, Jun 9th 2025 02:15 pm
WNY Food 4 Paws, a nonprofit addressing pet food insecurity in Western New York, is honored to announce it has received a $10,000 grant from Bailey and Friends, a trust component of the B. Thomas Golisano Foundation. The grant will be used to purchase dry cat food for distribution through 33 food and pet pantry partners across the region, helping vulnerable families keep their pets healthy, fed, and at home.
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Mon, Jun 9th 2025 02:15 pm
A major new initiative will dramatically expand Western New York students' access to hands-on tech learning opportunities. The Innovation Fellows program will create a corps of local educators equipped to expand STEM learning in their schools.
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Thu, Jun 5th 2025 02:45 pm
The Niagara County Department of Public Works announced two sections of Hartland Road in the towns of Somerset and Hartland will be closed to all motorists, except local traffic, beginning Monday, June 9. Detour signs will be in place to redirects motorists.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 07:35 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is celebrating Pride Month in a variety of ways - from flag-raisings to events across the state.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 03:15 pm
Today, electronics recycler Sunnking launched registration in Buffalo for its 2025 fundraisers, e-Scrap for Camp and Recycle 4 Ronald, benefiting Camp Good Days and Ronald McDonald House Charities of WNY.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 03:15 pm
There are many exciting things happening in North Tonawanda and WNY all summer long, and it's time to celebrate and join in on the fun!
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Tue, May 27th 2025 01:35 pm
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Tue, May 27th 2025 01:30 pm
Gearheads, motorcycle enthusiasts, and families alike are invited to attend Northgate Health Care Facility's High-Octane Car & Motorcycle Show, taking place from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, at 7264 Nash Road, North Tonawanda (at the corner of Niagara Falls Boulevard).
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Tue, May 27th 2025 12:55 pm
Caitlynne Kesty and Aneeta Shepardson were named co-chairs of the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Niagara County. Kesty is a purchaser at Amherst Stainless Fabrication and runs WNY Meat Raffles. Shepardson is a teacher with Lewiston-Porter.
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Tue, May 27th 2025 12:55 pm
Emergencies don't take a holiday. As we observe Memorial Day, the American Red Cross urges donors to keep the blood supply top of mind and help save lives by making an appointment to give blood or platelets.
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Tue, May 27th 2025 10:25 am
In honor of Memorial Day, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced key enhancements to the New York State Veterans Tuition Award that expand access to college financial aid for more veterans. This expansion now allows veterans who served at least four years on active-duty to qualify for full-tuition awards, even if they did not serve in combat or a specific combat theater.
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Thu, May 22nd 2025 10:05 pm
Wings of Hope, a community remembrance event, will take place Saturday, June 21, on the Niagara Hospice campus located at 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport.
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Thu, May 22nd 2025 10:05 pm
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Tue, May 20th 2025 06:40 pm
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Tue, May 20th 2025 06:40 pm
The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, invites Buffalo companies, communities and individuals to stop the cycle of stroke by raising critical funds to further research and education through CycleNation.
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Tue, May 20th 2025 06:35 pm
On Tuesday, various public, private, health care and nonprofit sector leaders from across the Western New York region gathered to unveil the "Crisis to Care Collaborative" - an innovative effort aimed at improving the response to people experiencing a mental health emergency.
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Mon, May 19th 2025 12:00 pm
Perry's Ice Cream, the brand known for its rich, creamy ice cream and innovative creations, is excited to announce the release of three new scoop shop flavors. These new additions to Perry's portfolio of flavors continue the brand's legacy of crafting unique and indulgent experiences for ice cream connoisseurs.
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Mon, May 19th 2025 12:00 pm
On Friday, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner announced more than $9 million in Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funding for eligible Native American Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) in New York to carry out affordable housing activities in Indian Country. Nationally, HUD awarded $1.1 billion in IHBG funding.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 02:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca announced plans for Hochul to visit Seneca Nation territory to apologize on behalf of New York state's role in the Thomas Indian School atrocities.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 02:25 pm
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Thu, May 15th 2025 05:05 pm
Girl Scouts of Western New York (GSWNY) is proud to announce its 2025 Women of Distinction honorees - an inspiring group of leaders who exemplify courage, character and commitment to community. These remarkable women represent the very best of Western New York, each blazing trails in their professions and creating a lasting impact.
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Wed, May 14th 2025 07:45 pm
On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul, City of Buffalo Mayor Christopher P. Scanlon and members of the 5/14 Memorial Commission announced a major milestone for the permanent and living memorial to honor the lives taken and those impacted by the racially motivated mass shooting at Tops on Jefferson Avenue on May 14, 2022.
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Wed, May 14th 2025 09:15 am
Niagara Falls USA is proud to announce it will host the 101st annual New York State and Bermuda Lions Convention from May 16-18. Approximately 600 attendees, including two past international presidents, will convene at the Niagara Falls Convention Center for a weekend of trainings, workshops and networking opportunities.
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Wed, May 14th 2025 09:15 am
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Wed, May 14th 2025 09:15 am
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Tue, May 13th 2025 03:30 pm
Just Buffalo Literary Center is announcing the 13th season of the Silo City Reading Series, a multigenre celebration of poetry, music, art and community held in Marine A, a 120-foot-high, 100-year-old grain silo at the edge of the Buffalo River.
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Tue, May 13th 2025 03:30 pm
In neighborhoods across America, women face a daunting threat from a federal practice that, although it was outlawed decades ago, continues to negatively impact their health today.
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Tue, May 13th 2025 10:40 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced applications are now open for the "East Side Building Fund," a new $10 million fund that aims to assist in private building renovations and infill development to help revitalize neighborhood business districts in East Buffalo.
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Fri, May 9th 2025 01:20 pm
Tops Friendly Markets and the Taste of Buffalo are pleased to announce that Lisa Alessi Nicastro, a talented artist from Orchard Park, is the grand-prizewinner of the 2025 Taste of Buffalo Tops poster art contest.
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Thu, May 8th 2025 04:40 pm
Stella Hycner, a cherished resident at Catholic Health's McAuley Residence, is marking a remarkable milestone - her 107th birthday!
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Thu, May 8th 2025 09:10 am
Nusantara Arts is thrilled to present "Ayo! Festival of Indonesian Gamelan music, Dance & Legend," Buffalo's first ever Indonesian arts festival. The festival will take place May 23 (starting at 6 p.m.) at Nusantara Arts Cultural Center, and May 24 (starting at 5:30 p.m.) at Buffalo's historic Connecticut Street Armory. The festival will include music, dance and film.
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Thu, May 8th 2025 09:05 am
In an inspiring display of community, generosity and collaboration, Family Promise of Western New York has successfully secured funding for a much-needed larger transportation van, ensuring continued support for families facing homelessness.
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