Mon, Jul 27th 2026 08:30 pm
Corvette enthusiasts from across Western New York and beyond will be participating in the 22nd annual All Corvette Caravan, hosted by Corvettes of Buffalo, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Bowen Road Grove in Lancaster.
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Mon, Jul 27th 2026 08:30 pm
The League of Women Voters of Buffalo-Niagara, Buffalo United Coalition and Main Street Movement invites people to join in from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Gateway Harbor Pavilion located at One Young Street in Tonawanda for "Conversations along the Canal" and a visible demonstration of the power of community defending democracy.
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Mon, Jul 27th 2026 08:30 pm
The Niagara Regional Construction Alliance (NRCA) recently presented a $300 donation to United Way of Greater Niagara, with funds raised through the organization's popular nail-driving contest held during its annual summer picnic June 24 at West Canal Marina in North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Jul 24th 2026 11:30 am
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the City of Buffalo celebrated the completion of an innovative $13.4 million fish passage at Freedom Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 23.
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Thu, Jul 23rd 2026 04:50 pm
The Niagara Falls High School classes of 1959, 1960 and 1961 will meet for dinner on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the LaSalle Yacht Club, 73 S. 68th St.
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Thu, Jul 23rd 2026 04:50 pm
Niagara Falls High School Class of 1964 is having an 80th birthday party and reunion! It will be held from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at the LaSalle Yacht Club on Buffalo Avenue, with dinner, mingling and music. On Friday, there will be a tour of the old NFHS building on Portage Road and Pine Avenue from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Thu, Jul 23rd 2026 02:20 pm
The "Fantastic Paddle" is taking place Saturday, July 25, and it will surely give special needs individuals a memorable experience as a safe, fun activity!
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Mon, Jul 20th 2026 04:30 pm
The clock is ticking for Western New York businesses, municipalities and nonprofits to secure a share of millions of dollars in state economic development funding. The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council (WNYREDC) reminds potential applicants that the deadline for the New York state consolidated funding application (CFA) is 4 p.m. Friday, July 31.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2026 04:30 pm
The Erie County Department of Social Services' Youth Bureau is helping to make summer safer, more active and more fun for thousands of local children by investing $700,000 in the 2026 summer "Primetime" program.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2026 04:30 pm
Project Play Western New York (WNY) announced nominations for its Coaches Honor Roll Awards and Dick Gallagher Lifetime Service Award are open. Individuals and organizations from Western New York are invited to nominate youth sports coaches from non-scholastic programs for the recognitions.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 01:40 pm
While summer has just arrived in Western New York, local green industry and snow removal professionals are already looking ahead to freezing temperatures.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 11:45 am
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that there will be ramp and lane closures.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 11:45 am
Niagara County students can experience the Aquarium of Niagara's immersive, science-based summer camps for free, thanks to generous funding from United Way of Greater Niagara.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2026 01:00 pm
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Thu, Jul 16th 2026 11:15 am
The Sanborn Area Historical Society / Sanborn Farm Museum will host the annual Sanborn Farm Festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 25-26, at 2660 Saunders Settlement Road (Route 31).
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Thu, Jul 16th 2026 09:20 am
An air quality alert is in effect as wildfire smoke continues to blanket the region filling skies with smoke and harmful soot. AAA Western and Central New York has advice on safe driving during smoky conditions along with ways to prevent vehicle damage.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 12:55 pm
Pedal off from Shea's Buffalo Theatre on Monday, July 13, for a community ride hosted in partnership with Slow Roll Buffalo. The ride celebrates Buffalo's theater scene, including the 100th anniversary of Shea's Buffalo Theatre.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 12:50 pm
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Tue, Jul 7th 2026 05:10 pm
MissionGO announced the appointment of Jeff Hackett as executive vice president. In this senior leadership role, Hackett will oversee the newly established recruitment, mobilization and training division, driving the organization's strategic vision to disciple the nations through enhanced church partnerships and innovative missionary training.
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Tue, Jul 7th 2026 05:10 pm
The largest Williams syndrome event in the country is taking place in Buffalo this week.
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Tue, Jul 7th 2026 05:10 pm
As National Grid continues to advance Western New York's revitalization, the utility has awarded $115,000 in economic development funding to food technology company FoodNerd Inc., to support growth at its Clarence manufacturing facility. This includes $100,000 through National Grid's capital investment incentive program and $15,000 from its manufacturing productivity program.
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Tue, Jul 7th 2026 05:10 pm
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Tue, Jul 7th 2026 05:10 pm
NYSARC Inc. Cattaraugus Niagara Counties Chapter (d/b/a Intandem), a not-for-profit organization supporting people with disabilities in Cattaraugus and Niagara counties, has been awarded $29,836 in grants from the trustee management board of NYSARC Trust Services to support Intandem's guardianship and recreation programs.
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Mon, Jul 6th 2026 01:25 pm
The Niagara County Healthy Moms Healthy Babies Coalition announced the return of its popular "Fresh Air Fridays" series for a third consecutive year. This free, family-focused summer initiative brings together children, parents, caregivers and community organizations for days filled with outdoor play, hands-on activities, and valuable family resources.
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Thu, Jul 2nd 2026 09:35 am
Shea's Buffalo Theatre has been recognized as a Distinguished Theatre by the Theatre Historical Society of America (THS), a national nonprofit dedicated to preserving America's great movie palaces and historic theatres.
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Thu, Jul 2nd 2026 09:25 am
On Sunday, July 26, the Friends of Youngstown will host its third annual celebrity bartending fundraiser at Griffon Brewing in Youngstown. Proceeds from the event will benefit the renovations of the recreation center (formerly called the "teen center") at the Red Brick building.
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Thu, Jul 2nd 2026 09:20 am
"You're overreacting." "You're so dramatic." "Crying isn't going to change anything."
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Tue, Jun 30th 2026 03:05 pm
The Niagara Region of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the third annual "Pedal for Parks," presented by the Maid of the Mist, in support of local New York state parks.
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Tue, Jun 30th 2026 02:50 pm
The City of Buffalo is encouraging residents to take precautions, as high temperatures and dangerous heat continue across Western New York, by utilizing the municipality's cooling centers and staying hydrated.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2026 11:55 am
M&T Bank has introduced the "Meet Me Downtown" initiative, a collaborative effort bringing together public, private and nonprofit partners to strengthen the vibrancy of downtown Buffalo.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2026 11:55 am
Niagara Hospice is looking forward to the 13th annual Hospice Gran Fondo bike ride, taking place Aug. 1. "Gran Fondo" originates in Italy, where long-distance bike rides are followed by large celebrations. The event starts and ends at the Niagara Hospice campus, located at 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2026 11:55 am
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Fri, Jun 26th 2026 11:55 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced a "Free Fishing Weekend" will take place June 27-28 as part of six designated "Free Fishing Days" that take place each year in New York. During these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for freshwater fishing on state waters.
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Wed, Jun 24th 2026 09:30 pm
Erie County is now accepting applications from eligible Erie County-based charitable organizations interested in being entered into a lottery for a chance to receive tickets and parking passes for an assigned Buffalo Bills home game at the new Highmark Stadium. The application period will close Friday, July 24.
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Wed, Jun 24th 2026 09:30 pm
The Buffalo AKG announced this year's "Art Alive" celebration, the event's 30th anniversary, will take place from2-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, on the museum's Great Lawn.
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Thu, Jun 18th 2026 08:15 pm
The City of Niagara Falls will conduct the second public meeting for the public plaza and Main Street streetscape improvements project from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at the LaSalle Preparatory School Auditorium, 7436 Buffalo Ave. There will be a brief presentation about the project followed by an informal and interactive open house.
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Thu, Jun 18th 2026 08:10 pm
Just Buffalo Literary Center invites the public to join "In Gratitude: A Community Celebration," from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Silo City. The free event marks the culmination of the organization's six-month "In Gratitude" initiative, a citywide project inspired by the work of acclaimed poet and essayist Ross Gay.
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Thu, Jun 18th 2026 08:10 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that South Transit Road (Route 78) will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Dorchester Road in the Town of Lockport and the Millersport Highway (Route 263) ramp in the Town of Amherst, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. nightly, beginning Monday, June 22, through Saturday, June 27, to facilitate a resurfacing project.
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Tue, Jun 16th 2026 07:45 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the selection of the State University of New York University at Buffalo (UB) to serve as the new host of the Great Lakes Research Consortium.
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Mon, Jun 15th 2026 02:45 pm
St. John's Episcopal Church, overlooking the Niagara River on Main and Chestnut streets in Youngstown, will hold its annual Strawberry Fest from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27.
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