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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Fri, Oct 17th 2025 11:50 am
WWE's popular, long-running "Monday Night Raw" returns to Buffalo for a Netflix taping inside KeyBank Center at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. Doors open at 6 p.m.
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Fri, Oct 17th 2025 07:00 am
The Lewiston Police Coat of Arms presents "Coffee with a Cop" from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Orange Cat Coffee Co., 703 Center St., Lewiston.
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Thu, Oct 16th 2025 09:00 pm
Abhann Productions is thrilled to announce that "Riverdance 30 - The New Generation," the international Irish dance phenomenon seen by over 30 million people worldwide, will return to Shea's Buffalo Theatre from March 13-15, 2026, as part of a tour across 67 American cities from January to June 2026.
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Thu, Oct 9th 2025 10:45 pm
Kids Escaping Drugs (KED) announced the return of its annual "Power of the Purse," happening from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at Resurgence Brewing Co., 55 Chicago Street, Buffalo.
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Thu, Oct 9th 2025 10:30 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has announced a new partnership with Calming Nature Doula Service & Center to expand access to comprehensive birth and postpartum support for patients. Through this collaboration, families will receive personalized guidance, education and emotional care from pregnancy through recovery, ensuring a safer, more dignified, and empowered journey to parenthood.
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Tue, Oct 7th 2025 06:30 am
The Lewiston Council on the Arts invites you on the Marble Orchard Ghost Walk - an eerie and unforgettable journey through the shadows of Lewiston's haunted history.
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Wed, Oct 1st 2025 02:55 pm
Empire State Development and the City of Niagara Falls today announced agreements for the first four of 38 properties to be developed in the Bridge District of Niagara Falls, including the four-story former Jenss Department Store.
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Mon, Sep 29th 2025 10:30 am
United Way of Greater Niagara is now accepting applications for its 2026 program funding cycle. Nonprofit organizations located in Niagara County or the City of Tonawanda that provide youth-focused services are invited to apply.
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Mon, Sep 29th 2025 10:30 am
The Buffalo Bills Foundation, in partnership with Wegmans and FeedMore WNY, will host the annual "Huddle for Hunger" community food drive and festival at Highmark Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 30.
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 03:30 am
Niagara University Theatre is proud to announce its participation in the 2025 nationwide reading of "ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence" at 7 p.m. Oct. 6 in the Leary Theatre.
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 02:55 am
Empire State Development (ESD) announced the completed restoration of the Buffalo Museum of Science (BMS) historic north façade. The project includes the restoration of the original formal staircase, plazas, sidewalks and curbing of the 100,000-square-foot Esenwein and Johnson-designed building, which opened in 1929.
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Fri, Sep 19th 2025 07:20 pm
Niagara County Legislature Chairman Becky Wydysh introduced new Public Health Director Dr. Fauzia Khan to her fellow legislators and county department heads during Tuesday's meeting. Khan succeeds Dan Stapleton, the long-time public health director who retired earlier this month after 28 years with the county.
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Thu, Sep 18th 2025 03:50 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced Sept. 27 will mark the next "Free Fishing Day" in New York state.
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Fri, Sep 12th 2025 12:30 pm
The Buffalo Zoo is thrilled to announce another exciting addition to its red panda family. In partnership with Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek, Michigan, the Buffalo Zoo has welcomed a second female red panda cub, born June 11, to serve as a companion for the Buffalo-born cub.
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Fri, Sep 12th 2025 08:00 am
The Greater Niagara Ballet Company invites dancers ages 6 through adult to audition for its 37th annual production of "The Nutcracker," a timeless holiday classic that combines Tchaikovsky's enchanting score with elegant choreography and magical storytelling for audiences of all ages.
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Wed, Sep 10th 2025 04:50 pm
Concerned about the prevalence of suicide and its impact on this community, the Rotary Club of Grand Island and Mallwitz's Island Lanes are taking advantage of a Sunday without a Buffalo Bills game to promote suicide awareness during an afternoon of bowling.
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Mon, Sep 8th 2025 12:35 pm
Alyssa Strangio was crowned Peach Queen on Sunday night at Academy Park. The 17-year-old is a Wheatfield resident and a senior at Niagara Wheatfield High School. She is the daughter of Frank and Merrie-Carole Strangio.
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Thu, Sep 4th 2025 01:45 pm
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center is one of this year's technical assistance grantees. A grant of $6,500 will fund a MEP (mechanical/electrical/plumbing) analysis for the NACC.
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Thu, Sep 4th 2025 01:40 pm
The Niagara County Youth Bureau and the Niagara County Department of Social Services are pleased to announce the 27th annual Kidz 'N' Kites event will take place Saturday, Sept. 13. This year, the event will return to the Veteran's Memorial Park in the Town of Niagara, located at 7000 Lockport Road.
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Fri, Aug 29th 2025 08:00 am
Several distinguished citizens and business people, a television journalist, and the Niagara's Choice Credit Union will be recognized this year at the Historical Association of Lewiston's annual wine, beer and pizza "Jeopardy" event on Thursday, Sept. 11. The fundraiser will take place at Bella Rose Winery, 1243 Ridge Road, Lewiston, starting at 6:30 p.m.
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Thu, Aug 28th 2025 12:15 pm
Niagara County Niagara County Legislator Christopher McKimmie announced he is sponsoring a veteran resource fair at LaSalle American Legion Post No. 1142, 8643 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10. The fair will unite veteran service organizations, government agencies, and community partners to provide a one-stop shop for local veterans.
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