Tue, Dec 2nd 2025 07:55 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is now accepting applications for $851,255 in Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant monies to help rural fire departments protect public safety and natural resources. The application deadline is Dec. 22.
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Tue, Dec 2nd 2025 07:50 pm
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced the launch of the new "Queen City Forward" website - located at QueenCityForward.dot.ny.gov - which will serve as the NYSDOT's new dedicated online hub for a reimagined project along the Kensington Expressway that aims to engage the community and create a brighter transportation future for the City of Buffalo and Western New York.
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Tue, Dec 2nd 2025 07:50 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the 2026 Empire Pass is now available for purchase. The $80 Empire Pass provides unlimited day-use vehicle entry to New York state parks, state boat launch sites, arboretums, park preserves and Department of Environmental Conservation forest preserves.
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Tue, Dec 2nd 2025 07:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a second round of the County Infrastructure Grant program, which will provide an additional $50 million to support small- and medium-sized county-led infrastructure projects.
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Mon, Dec 1st 2025 06:45 pm
The pro shop at the Niagara County Golf Course will be open throughout the month of December for those looking for holiday gifts. Season passes will be available for the 2026 season at the 2025 price.
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Mon, Dec 1st 2025 01:25 pm
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Buffalo Bills Foundation announced a communitywide raffle to benefit FeedMore WNY, Foodlink, and the Regional Food Bank. This initiative underscores both organizations' long-standing commitment to reducing food insecurity in Western New York.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 09:50 am
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is expecting an increase in border traffic for the upcoming holiday season, and is reminding travelers who are planning trips across all New York state land border crossings to anticipate some delays due to increased traffic - and plan accordingly.
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 08:15 pm
As holiday gatherings begin and alcohol consumption increases, American Medical Response is encouraging families to recognize the signs of "holiday heart syndrome," a condition that occurs more frequently between Thanksgiving and New Year's. Heavier alcohol use, rich foods, emotional stress, and delayed care are key contributors to the seasonal rise in cases.
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 08:15 pm
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 10:45 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced additional benefits for food-insecure New Yorkers are now available at participating farmers markets through the state's FreshConnect program.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 07:35 am
The Niagara History Center is inviting the public to experience Christmases from times past when the site presents "A Winter's Eve Fest" on Dec. 4. Each of the 12 rooms in the historic Col. Wm. Bond House in Lockport (circa 1824) will be trimmed with decorations from a different period of the past 200 years.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 07:30 am
The Summit Federal Credit Union traditionally helps those in need in the Buffalo region throughout the holiday season by supporting FeedMore WNY's "Plates of Thanks" initiative.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 07:25 am
This December, The Kenan Center invites audiences to experience Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" as they've never seen it before. Running Dec. 5-14 at the Taylor Theatre, this new adaptation, written and directed by Kevin Leary, breathes new life, laughter and humanity into the timeless tale of redemption.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 07:20 am
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 07:20 am
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Mon, Nov 17th 2025 04:30 pm
National Grid is joining forces with local food banks and pantries across New York to help combat food insecurity for families facing economic challenges as demand for assistance continues to rise. The company is contributing $275,000 in funding to support local food organizations that will provide essential food assistance to those in need.
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Mon, Nov 17th 2025 04:30 pm
Superintendents across the northeast region are working with the American Heart Association to improve the health and well-being of students, families and educators. Nineteen superintendents were selected to serve as volunteer leaders for the second year of the AHA's Eastern States Superintendent Council.
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Mon, Nov 17th 2025 04:30 pm
An annual tradition, now 10 years strong, unites Tops Friendly Markets and the City of Tonawanda to give back to those in need during the holiday season. This season, Vietnam Veterans Chapter 77 and St. Francis Food Pantry will once again be the benefactors of a heartfelt donation of 135 turkeys to help those less fortunate.
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Mon, Nov 17th 2025 04:30 pm
Erie County's need for affordable housing remains a chief concern of the Poloncarz administration, and the fourth-annual housing summit drew dozens of elected officials, affordable housing developers, members of local planning and zoning boards, and concerned citizens to the Rural Outreach Center in the Town of Aurora to discuss the issue and work together on solutions.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 08:45 am
The Niagara County Department of Health (NCDOH) confirms a case of rabies in a raccoon found in the Town of Lockport, with results received on Nov. 13.
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Mon, Nov 10th 2025 02:40 pm
The Kenan Center and Rustic Buffalo are partnering once again to present the annual "Holiday Sip & Shop," a three-day event taking place Friday, Nov. 14, through Sunday, Nov. 16, inside the Kenan Arena, 433 Locust St., Lockport.
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Mon, Nov 10th 2025 02:40 pm
Crisis Services remains committed to the needs of our community. Crisis Services recognizes locally and nationally reported deaths by suicide.
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Mon, Nov 10th 2025 02:40 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation encouraged hunters to visit the Region 9 deer and bear check station on Route 16 in the town of Holland during the opening weekend of the regular big-game season.
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Mon, Nov 10th 2025 02:40 pm
University Libraries at the University at Buffalo will present the PBS documentary "Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal" at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, in Capen 310 on the university's North Campus.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 04:55 pm
The holiday magic returns to downtown Niagara Falls this December, as Jingle Falls USA spreads festive cheer from Friday, Dec. 5, through Sunday, Dec. 7. This year marks an exciting new weekend for the beloved event, with many activities taking place indoors at the Niagara Falls Convention Center - making it the perfect way to celebrate the season, no matter the weather.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 09:25 am
Two University at Buffalo researchers have received a $3.019 million grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health, to clinically test a novel intervention designed to reduce alcohol-involved sexual assault (AISA) risk for college women.
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Thu, Nov 6th 2025 06:20 pm
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Thu, Nov 6th 2025 06:20 pm
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Thu, Nov 6th 2025 02:35 pm
"Light the Way for Lucia," a fundraiser for Lucia Spiritosanto, will take place Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Evening Star, 8810 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls. The event begins with a basket raffle at 1 p.m., and continues with all-ages music from 2-8 p.m. The benefit also will include food and a 50/50 drawing.
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Thu, Nov 6th 2025 08:00 am
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is accepting applications for the 2026 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds competitive grant process.
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Thu, Nov 6th 2025 08:00 am
Start your holiday season with joy, laughter, and a plate full of the best pancakes in Niagara Falls! The Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club invites you to its first breakfast with Santa, featuring a delicious breakfast provided by Marketside Restaurant, crafts for kids and, of course, a special visit from Santa himself.
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Thu, Nov 6th 2025 08:00 am
The Buffalo AKG Art Museum announced an upcoming exhibition titled "Allan D'Arcangelo: Landscapes and Constellations," which will open in the museum's Hemicycle Gallery on Friday, Nov. 7, and will remain on view through April 26, 2026. The exhibition is curated by Zack Boehler, assistant curator, special projects, at the Buffalo AKG.
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Wed, Nov 5th 2025 11:00 am
Niagara Pride Inc., a leading nonprofit serving LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and families across Western New York, announced the distribution of 10,000 pairs of Bombas socks to 19 local agencies supporting homeless individuals and those in need throughout the region.
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Tue, Nov 4th 2025 01:35 pm
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and Family Caregivers Month. To mark these events, the Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is encouraging people to lend a helping hand to the nearly 12 million family members and friends across the country serving as dementia caregivers, including more than half a million caregivers in New York.
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Tue, Nov 4th 2025 01:35 pm
Niagara County Legislature Chairman Becky Wydysh announced today that the flagpole that carries the Niagara County and Purple Heart flags at the Niagara County Courthouse in Lockport has been illuminated green as part of "Operation Green Light for Veterans."
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Mon, Nov 3rd 2025 01:50 pm
After more than eight-and-a-half years of dedicated service to the Niagara Falls Water Board, Colleen Low Larkin has announced her decision to step down from her role as one of the board's five-member volunteer board of directors.
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Mon, Nov 3rd 2025 01:50 pm
The New York State Library, part of the New York State Education Department, has awarded Read to Succeed (RTS) a $49,000 grant to support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age 5.
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Fri, Oct 31st 2025 10:10 am
Empire State Wrestling (ESW), Western New York's premier professional wrestling promotion, is excited to announce its upcoming event, "WrestleBash XV," taking place Friday, Nov. 21, at Buffalo RiverWorks. Doors for this action-packed night will open at 6 p.m., with the first bell scheduled for 7 p.m.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 07:20 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton reminds New Yorkers to hunt safely this season. She encourages all outdoor enthusiasts to respectfully share the woods and follow safety precautions.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 07:20 pm
In response to the recent pause in SNAP benefits, Tops Friendly Markets is launching its 21st annual "Food 2 Families" campaign earlier than usual to help ensure that no one in the community goes hungry. The campaign, dedicated to assisting neighbors facing food insecurity, will provide critical support to FeedMore WNY and surrounding food pantries throughout the region during a time of increased need.
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