Tue, Feb 24th 2026 04:10 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will host a public information meeting from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, regarding a proposed intersection improvement project at the intersections where Saunders Settlement Road (state Route 31) meets Campbell Boulevard (Route 270)/Junction Road (Route 93) and Lockport Bypass (Route 93)/Upper Mountain Road in the Town of Lockport.
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Tue, Feb 24th 2026 04:10 pm
The Niagara History Center is renewing its wintertime, cabin fever "Soup & Story" event on Saturday, Feb. 28. The event will be held from noon until 2 p.m. at 215 Niagara St., Lockport, and include a delicious meal and a special presentation by the Buffalo Maritime Museum.
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Mon, Feb 23rd 2026 03:05 pm
The Lewiston Choraleers will present an Easter program at four area churches on March 21, 22, 28 and 29. The program will feature a cantata titled "Footprints in the Sand" by Joseph M. Martin.
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Fri, Feb 20th 2026 06:35 pm
At the Tuesday meeting of the Niagara County Legislature, Legislator Jesse Gooch and Director of the Office for the Aging Darlene DiCarlo honored OFA employee Angel Ritz for her actions that saved the life of a choking patron at Spallino Towers in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Feb 20th 2026 12:10 pm
Coalition of Agencies in Service to the Elderly (C.A.S.E.) will hold a Niagara County resource day highlighting services available to older adults in Niagara County. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with over 30 local organizations offering information on senior living, health care, financial planning, memory care, home support and more.
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Fri, Feb 20th 2026 06:55 am
Jonathan Lambert was at the Briarwood Assisted Living Facility for a second performance of kirtan on Friday, Feb. 13, in what has become a purposeful career choice for the Newfane native.
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Thu, Feb 19th 2026 09:35 am
Kenmore Mercy Hospital's medical rehabilitation unit (MRU) has been awarded a three-year reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), recognizing the unit's continued commitment to delivering high-quality inpatient rehabilitation services.
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Tue, Feb 17th 2026 04:15 pm
People Inc.'s ArtsWork gallery will open "Paintings by Colleen Galloway," a new exhibition showcasing paintings by ArtsWork artist Colleen Galloway. The exhibit opens with a public reception on from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at the ArtsWork Gallery in the Tri-Main Center, located at 2495 Main St., Buffalo.
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Mon, Feb 16th 2026 06:15 pm
If you worked at all last year, you may be leaving money on the table. Federal and state tax credits, especially the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), help low- to moderate-income workers and families get a tax break. Claiming the credit can reduce the tax you owe and may also give you a larger refund to make sure you get every dollar you deserve.
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Mon, Feb 16th 2026 09:35 am
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Wed, Feb 11th 2026 06:20 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health, in partnership with the Niagara County Office for the Aging, is offering a free diabetes self-management workshop. The workshop will meet one day a week, from 1-3:30 p.m. Mondays, for six weeks (March 23 through April 27), at Lockport Memorial Hospital, 6001 Shimer Drive.
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Wed, Feb 11th 2026 06:20 pm
Niagara Pride Inc. is proud to announce the return of the WNY Pride 5K & LGBTQ+ wellness event on Saturday, May 9, at the SUNY Niagara campus. As the premier LGBTQ+ health and wellness event in Western New York, this year's 5K marks a critical turning point for the organization as it embarks on a mission to raise $75,000 to establish the county's first mobile Pride unit.
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Mon, Feb 9th 2026 12:10 pm
Today's economy and tomorrow's well-being depend on innovations in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), but a troubling gap exists when it comes to women in STEM occupations.
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Mon, Feb 9th 2026 12:10 pm
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will hold a three-part educational series in February and March for people who have been diagnosed with early stages of memory loss, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), or early stages of dementia, and their loved ones.
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Thu, Feb 5th 2026 07:50 am
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Buffalo District is performing a five-year review of the selected remedy for the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) Seaway Site, located within the 100-acre Seaway Industrial Park located along River Road in the Town of Tonawanda.
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Thu, Feb 5th 2026 07:45 am
This March, the Erie County Cancer Services Program (CSP) is partnering with Tops Friendly Markets to provide free FIT kits for National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
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Thu, Feb 5th 2026 07:45 am
How can we nurture hope and sustain courage during trying times? Just Buffalo Literary Center (JBLC) believes the answer lies in how we connect and uplift one another.
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Tue, Feb 3rd 2026 08:55 pm
Author, lecturer and activist Sister Helen Prejean is set to visit Villa Maria College on March 18.
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Mon, Feb 2nd 2026 02:20 pm
The newly published "Isle of View" anthology will be showcased at a reading and signing event at the Lewiston Library, 305 S. Eighth St., at. 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15.
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Fri, Jan 30th 2026 03:45 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is thrilled to welcome the public to experience "Horticultural Heroes," an extraordinary collection of 30 diverse and visually striking portraits that pay homage to the groundbreaking contributions of thought leaders in the world of gardening, botany, horticulture, agriculture and conservation.
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Fri, Jan 30th 2026 07:00 am
The Rotary Club of Niagara County Central/Niagara Falls USA will hosts its 29th annual "Cabin Fever" antique show and sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb 28, at American Legion Post 1451, 6525 Ward Road, Sanborn. This year's event will feature antiques and high-quality collectibles, a basket auction and food.
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Thu, Jan 29th 2026 03:15 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announced the 2025 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Arts & Culture Initiative awards totaling over $421,000 to support 46 small- to mid-sized arts organizations serving the eight counties of Western New York, plus Monroe County, through its competitive grants process.
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Thu, Jan 29th 2026 12:40 pm
Back by popular demand, "The Book of Mormon," which last entertained Buffalo audiences in 2019, returns to Shea's Buffalo Theatre from June 19-21. The limited, five-performance engagement is part of the Gallagher Encore Specials, presented by Shea's Performing Arts Center and Broadway presenting partner Albert Nocciolino.
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Thu, Jan 29th 2026 11:10 am
The Buffalo African American Museum is excited to announce the fourth annual "Together As One: The Journey Continues," a regionwide celebration of Black History Month.
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Thu, Jan 29th 2026 09:50 am
New York State United Teachers has ranked first nationally for the third consecutive year in fundraising for the American Cancer Society's 2025 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign.
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Tue, Jan 27th 2026 08:05 pm
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez announced a public listening session for "Queen City Forward."
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Mon, Jan 26th 2026 10:30 am
The University at Buffalo Department of Music is proud to present Roomful of Teeth, the Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble dedicated to reimagining the expressive capabilities of the human voice, in performance at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Lippes Concert Hall, Slee Hall.
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Mon, Jan 26th 2026 10:30 am
Assembly member Jon D. Rivera was joined Friday by Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan and New York State Sen. April Baskin to announce that a vital community resource is once again serving Buffalo's West Side. Renovations to the pool at the Belle Center have officially been completed and the facility has reopened to the public.
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Sat, Jan 24th 2026 09:20 am
The New York Power Authority's Niagara Power Vista will be closed due to the severe impending weather. The closure will be in effect Sunday, Jan. 25, and Monday, Jan. 26.
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Thu, Jan 22nd 2026 11:10 am
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski announced the planned closures and schedule changes of the county's three Department of Motor Vehicles offices in February as the New York State DMV begins a large-scale system upgrade next month to modernize its technology platforms and service delivery. The upgrades impact every DMV across the state.
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Thu, Jan 22nd 2026 11:05 am
The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo announced the appointment of Kathleen Moriarty Christy as its new executive director, effective Monday, Jan. 26.
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 07:10 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health, children with special needs division, is pleased to announce an upcoming session of "Happy Talk Song and Sign." This free, community-based parent-child group is designed to support early communication and language development in young children through songs, simple signs, and evidence-based play.
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 07:05 pm
BestSelf Behavioral Health announced the opening of the BestResponse Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center, a first-of-its-kind, 24/7 facility in Western New York designed to support people of all ages experiencing mental health and substance use crises.
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 06:50 pm
After 18 months of research and planning, the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) has completed its community health assessment (CHA) and community health improvement plan (CHIP).
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 06:50 pm
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 01:35 pm
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 01:35 pm
AP Gorny defies category. Across five decades, he has worked as printmaker, photographer, sculptor, bookmaker, and performer - his artist books reaching the Vatican Library and the Guggenheim. The story of how this artist built his international career from Buffalo roots is less examined.
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 09:40 am
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individuals are urged to give now so patients don't face delays in lifesaving care. The shortage is especially serious for platelets and types O, A negative and B negative blood.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:30 am
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper will hold a series of workshops for the public to learn more about the Scajaquada Creek Ecological Restoration Plan, meet the project team, and provide input on the best areas to implement restoration and resiliency projects in the watershed.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:30 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced the makeup date for the first lifeguard qualifier of the year. The new date is 11 a.m. Jan. 24 at Hamburg High School, 4111 Legion Drive Hamburg. Testing is required for anyone wishing to work as a lifeguard at any New York state park.
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