Mon, Jul 14th 2025 02:05 pm
The state's largest multi-day bike tour traveled 48.8 miles from Buffalo to Medina on Sunday, July 13.
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Mon, Jul 14th 2025 02:00 pm
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Fri, Jul 11th 2025 01:55 pm
Niagara County Department of Public Works (DPW) Commissioner Garret Meal announced the Wilson Burt Road Bridge over 18 Mile Creek in the Town of Newfane is expected to reopen this coming Monday, July 14, about three weeks ahead of schedule. The bridge has been closed since late-February.
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Wed, Jul 9th 2025 08:20 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski provided an updated on an issue with airport scanners that some residents who have enhanced commercial drivers' licenses have run into. Some scanners appear to be having problems reading the enhanced CDLs.
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Wed, Jul 9th 2025 08:20 pm
The Buffalo Naval Park will host a group of World War II reenactors from across the U.S. this weekend for a special event to bring USS The Sullivans and USS Little Rock to life. "Mess Call at the Buffalo Naval Park" will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at One Naval Park Cove, and is included in the price of admission.
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Wed, Jul 9th 2025 08:20 pm
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Tue, Jul 8th 2025 08:40 pm
The New York State Quitline, in commemoration of its 25 years of public health service, has an added incentive this summer to encourage people who smoke or vape to become tobacco-free.
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Tue, Jul 8th 2025 08:40 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton, in collaboration with the New York Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at Cornell University, announced the launch of Snapshot NY, a citizen science program that allows the public to participate in wildlife monitoring through the deployment of trail cameras.
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Tue, Jul 8th 2025 08:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a record investment of nearly $379.5 million in federal and state funding over three years to support programs and services for victims and survivors of crime and their families. This is the largest funding allocation ever administered by the state Office of Victim Services and is supported by $100 million in state funding secured by Hochul to offset reductions in federal aid.
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Mon, Jul 7th 2025 07:40 pm
On July 7, at approximately 10:15 a.m., the Niagara Falls Police Department received a 911 call reporting a death investigation at 561 Portage Road. Upon arrival at the scene, a 79-year-old female victim was found deceased in an apartment.
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Mon, Jul 7th 2025 12:55 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health, in proud partnership with P3 Center for Teens, Moms and Kids and the Healthy Moms Healthy Babies Coalition, announced the highly anticipated return of "Fresh Air Fridays."
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Tue, Jul 1st 2025 12:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul released the final report for New York's first master plan for aging. The MPA final report contains more than 100 proposals directed toward all levels of government, the social sector and private enterprise, all with the aim of helping individuals age with dignity, independence and the support they need and deserve to thrive.
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Tue, Jul 1st 2025 12:50 pm
Niagara County Legislator Rich Andres announced the details for the eighth annual "Fourth of July Kids Bike Parade" that will take place this Friday.
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Tue, Jul 1st 2025 12:50 pm
On June 30, at approximately 11:45 p.m., the Niagara Falls Police Department received a 911 call for a person bleeding in the roadway in front of 1708 Main St.
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Tue, Jul 1st 2025 12:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced continued progress in the fight against gun violence, with newly released data showing that New York state's comprehensive prevention strategies are working.
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Tue, Jul 1st 2025 12:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced Lactalis USA will invest more than $75 million to upgrade both its Walton and Buffalo facilities, enabling them to expand capacity and gain efficiencies. The projects in Delaware and Erie counties include the purchase of new equipment and upgrades that will allow the dairy manufacturer to retain more than 800 full-time jobs and create more than 50 new jobs.
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Fri, Jun 27th 2025 11:15 am
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Thu, Jun 26th 2025 12:25 pm
Jean Walck of Sanborn recently had her heartfelt wish fulfilled with a special visit to the Buffalo Zoo, arranged by Senior Wishes. Jean shared in her application that trips to the zoo were once a favorite family tradition, though it had been many years since her last visit.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2025 09:55 am
With summer officially here, the heating and cooling team at NOCO at Home is ready to help homeowners optimize their home's energy and save on monthly bills as temperatures start to soar.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2025 09:55 am
On June 24, at approximately 10:40 a.m., while on routine patrol on Pine Avenue, a Niagara Falls Police officer was waved down for an assault incident that had just occurred.
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Tue, Jun 24th 2025 03:40 pm
On June 23, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a large unauthorized and unpermitted party with approximately 1,500 people occurred at Woodlawn Beach State Park.
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Mon, Jun 23rd 2025 04:15 pm
On Monday, AAA announced the launch of its grassroots giving campaign spanning local communities right here at home and across America.
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Mon, Jun 23rd 2025 04:05 pm
The Niagara History Center will again be conducting a series of one-day children's programs on Wednesdays in July. The activities begin at the History Center, 215 Niagara St.
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Mon, Jun 23rd 2025 04:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York has begun issuing more than $250 million in food assistance to an estimated 2.2 million low-income children as part of the 2025 summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program. The state is sending $120 per child to eligible families to help pay for food during the summer, when students lose access to free school meals.
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Thu, Jun 19th 2025 10:35 am
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Thu, Jun 19th 2025 10:30 am
The staff at Batavia Downs is ready for the start of the summer concert series, with crews putting the final touches on the venue's stage and seating. Everything kicks off this Friday, June 20, the official first day of summer. Batavia Downs welcomes Queensryche to the "Rockin' the Downs" Concert Stage.
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Tue, Jun 17th 2025 06:55 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski announced that those who need to take notary exams can now do so at the SUNY Niagara campus rather than having to drive to downtown Buffalo. The exams are offered twice a month.
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Tue, Jun 17th 2025 10:55 am
Buffalo Music Hall of Fame inductees The Dooleys (Class of 2022) and Rockin Robin (featuring Robin Grandin - Class of 2021) will take the stage for a very special concert at The Cave, 71 Military Road, Buffalo.
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Mon, Jun 16th 2025 10:40 am
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is partnering with the YMCA and Catholic Health to host a free brain and body wellness conference from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at the Lockport YMCA, located at 5833 Synder Drive.
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Mon, Jun 16th 2025 10:35 am
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Thu, Jun 12th 2025 04:50 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the commissioning of USS Little Rock with a ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at One Naval Park Cove, Buffalo.
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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
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 03:15 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 03:10 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
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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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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