Tue, Feb 17th 2026 04:45 pm
The Niagara Military Affairs Council (NIMAC) joined military leaders, elected officials and community partners on Tuesday to celebrate the groundbreaking of the $6.3 million BOWST training project at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS), a milestone made possible through years of sustained advocacy and collaboration.
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Thu, Feb 12th 2026 11:35 am
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA), The Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC), the University at Buffalo, and their partners announce the soft launch of the Buffalo All Access pilot project, an innovative transportation solution designed to make it easier for Western New York residents to travel around the region - with an emphasis on the neighborhoods around the medical campus.
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Tue, Feb 10th 2026 11:45 am
University at Buffalo scientists Sophie Nowicki and Beata Csatho are part of an international team chosen for a NASA satellite mission designed to improve predictions of environmental change and help mitigate natural disasters.
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Thu, Feb 5th 2026 06:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the 2026 dates for "Free Fishing Days" in New York. The requirement for a freshwater fishing license is waived during the following six days in 2026: Feb. 14-15, June 27-28, Sept. 26 (National Hunting and Fishing Day), and Nov. 11 (Veterans Day).
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Tue, Feb 3rd 2026 08:35 am
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center (NACC) will showcase a multimedia exhibition of works featuring 30-40 professional and amateur artists at the 15th annual "Artists of Color" Gallery Exhibition.
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Mon, Feb 2nd 2026 06:45 pm
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops announced Adam Roma as chairperson of the 2026 event. Additionally, the Taste announced that Twenty6 Productions and Judith A. Sperry have been hired to serve as the new event manager and sponsorship liaison, respectively.
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Thu, Jan 29th 2026 03:20 pm
Destination Niagara USA has announced the addition of three distinguished professionals to its board of directors for 2026: Anna Pierce, vice president at Rainbow Air Inc.; Dave Wedekindt, president of Artpark & Company; and John Kinney, founder and owner of Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours. Each brings decades of experience, leadership and dedication to the Niagara Falls tourism community.
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Tue, Jan 27th 2026 08:05 pm
Grammy Award-winning hitmaker Ne-Yo and Grammy Award-winning multi-Platinum recording artist Akon announce their co-headlining "Nights Like This" global tour. Produced by Live Nation, the massive 57-city tour will make a stop at Darien Lake Amphitheater in Darien Center on Friday, July 24.
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Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 01:35 pm
Throughout the month of February, FeedMore WNY is calling on its community partners to "spread the love" by donating unopened jars of peanut butter to support our neighbors experiencing food insecurity.
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Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 07:00 am
The repairs along the I-190 southbound bridge crossing over Niagara Falls Boulevard in Niagara Falls are expected to be completed in the spring, according to New York State Department of Transportation representative Ryan Whalen.
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 06:55 pm
The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts (UBCFA), the region's premier multidisciplinary arts hub, announces its spring 2026 season, featuring music programming that spans jazz, indie and folk rock, along with special events that bring the best in arts and entertainment to Western New York.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 01:15 pm
The Greater Niagara Fishing Expo, returning to the Niagara Falls Convention Center from Feb. 19-22, is proud to announce a meaningful partnership with Catching Dreams Charters, a nonprofit organization dedicated to giving children battling pediatric cancer, and their families, the opportunity to escape the challenges of treatment and enjoy a therapeutic day on the water.
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Wed, Jan 14th 2026 09:15 am
Tops Friendly Markets is proud to launch this year's "Check Out Hunger" campaign. The initiative will take place in all Tops stores from Sunday, Jan. 18, through Saturday, Feb. 7.
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Thu, Jan 8th 2026 05:00 pm
United Way of Greater Niagara is proud to announce its 2026 program funding awards, supporting a diverse group of agencies. These organizations reflect United Way's mission to champion youth-focused initiatives that foster positive social, emotional and mental development.
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Tue, Jan 6th 2026 02:00 pm
Girl Scouts of Western New York kicks off the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season as Girl Scouts explore more possibilities through the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world. The Girl Scouts of WNY 2026 summer camp registration is also officially underway with registration for day and overnight camps opening Jan. 7.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 01:55 pm
As New Yorkers face higher prices for groceries and essential goods, many are experiencing a profound hunger crisis.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 12:10 pm
Connect Niagara, the Niagara County-run bus service, will undergo some changes to its bus routes beginning Jan. 20. Connect Niagara - formerly known as Niagara County Rural Transportation - is run by the county's Department of Public Works.
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Sat, Dec 20th 2025 12:40 pm
The Seneca Nation is returning more than 200 acres of its ancestral homelands to Nation ownership, thanks to a donation agreement with a local developer.
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Fri, Dec 19th 2025 10:25 am
The Niagara Military Affairs Council (NIMAC) extends its sincere gratitude to the Western New York federal delegation for its strong support of the recently passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes $54 million in authorized funding for a Combined Operations Alert Facility (COAF) at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS).
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Tue, Dec 16th 2025 03:55 pm
The Niagara County Parks Department on Tuesday said the outdoor ice rinks at Krull and Burmaster parks are now open to the public. The parks are open for ice skating between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. daily, and the rinks do have lighting.
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Tue, Dec 16th 2025 11:25 am
Lewiston Community Lions Club members volunteered with the Salvation Army of Niagara Falls during the "Red Kettle Campaign" at DiMino's Lewiston Tops.
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Fri, Dec 12th 2025 03:45 pm
The U.S. Postal Service is reaching out to communities throughout upstate New York to raise public awareness on the importance of keeping walkways, sidewalks, and approaches to mailboxes clear from snow and ice so carriers can provide safe mail delivery.
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Tue, Dec 9th 2025 10:00 pm
As the winter season rolls in by the day, many citizens of the Buffalo community are looking for the sense of joy that the holidays tend to bring.
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Mon, Dec 8th 2025 02:40 pm
The West Herr Riviera Theatre proudly presents "Wayne Newton - Mr. Las Vegas: Memories & Melodies," performing live at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2026.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 08:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum (CAM) of Niagara University invites Western New Yorkers to shop local and celebrate regional creativity at its inaugural Holiday Art Market, taking place Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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Wed, Dec 3rd 2025 08:00 pm
Destination Niagara USA is proud to announce that it has been named one of the 2025 Platinum Choice Award-winners by Smart Meetings.
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Tue, Dec 2nd 2025 07:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Health Equity Innovation Award from Univera Healthcare. This annual funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations working to eliminate health disparities and improve health outcomes across Western New York.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 07:00 am
The Youngstown Yacht Club (YYC), in partnership with the Youngstown Civic Guild, provided Thanksgiving meal kits to more than 50 local families last week as part of an annual effort to support community members in need during the holiday season.
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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 14th 2025 08:45 am
The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights is celebrating its 21st season. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15. Western New York's largest holiday light show returns filled with updated experiences, from new light displays and entertainment to hands-on workshops, expanded food offerings and a special hometown pride exhibit with many ways to give back to the community.
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Thu, Nov 13th 2025 01:40 pm
Beginning this month, the transformative power of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library will be splashed across Erie County on billboards, NFTA buses and NFTA metro rail. The ads feature influential Buffalonians alongside books and other creative works that fundamentally shaped their trajectories.
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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 08:00 am
It was five years ago that journalist Mary Friona-Celani and her husband, musician Scott Celani, did what any reasonable-thinking couple would do in the middle of a pandemic, when the world is closed and people aren't leaving their homes: They opened a retail store.
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Thu, Nov 6th 2025 06:25 pm
With two weeks to go before Opening Day, Buffalo Waterfront released the full winter schedule for the Ice at Canalside, presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. This year will feature fun celebrations and programming with weekly "Festive Fridays" and "Special Event Saturdays." Favorites such as the ice bumper cars, curling, ice bikes and the ice train all return for the season, as the largest rink in New York opens for its 12th year.
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Mon, Nov 3rd 2025 01:50 pm
Throughout the month of November, United Way of Greater Niagara and Women United of Greater Niagara are collecting essential hygiene products to help restore dignity and comfort to individuals and families across the region.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 07:20 pm
Niagara Gospel Mission stepped up this week to support local airmen and their families affected by the ongoing government shutdown.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 06:40 pm
The Kenan Quilters Guild will present the biennial Kenan Quilt Show, Nov. 7-9 at the Kenan Center Arena, for a weekend celebrating handcrafted quilts and the artistry behind them.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 06:40 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens and the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society will host their popular biannual orchid show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9. The show will feature hundreds of exotic and award-winning orchids, expert orchid growers and sellers, and other orchid vendors.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2025 07:00 am
Trunk-or-treat at Grand Island Memorial Library, held Oct. 18, featured costumed characters distributing candy, an opportunity to climb into a fire truck, and much more.
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Wed, Oct 22nd 2025 06:55 pm
The World Karate & Kickboxing Commission (WKC) World Championships will return to Niagara Falls USA from Oct. 25-31, bringing an anticipated 2,000 athletes, coaches, officials and spectators from around the world to compete at the Niagara Falls Convention Center.
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