Thu, Apr 2nd 2026 09:55 am
New York had one of the steepest drops of any state in international tourism in 2025, with overseas travelers falling 3% - a loss of over 176,000 visitors - second only to California, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2026 07:40 am
The Youngstown Garden Club is looking to renovate the gazebo on Main Street as it nears its 40th birthday in the summer of 2027.
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Wed, Mar 25th 2026 02:55 pm
The Spill Your Creativity Culture Lab opened its doors with a red ribbon-cutting on Saturday at 400 West Ave., City of Lockport.
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Fri, Mar 20th 2026 07:30 am
Customers can visit Warren's Village Hardware in Lewiston with confidence.
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Thu, Mar 19th 2026 10:25 am
Tops Friendly Markets is inviting customers to book their next trip to the news Tops "MoolahVille" - where your grocery shop pays you back. From March 22 through May 23, shoppers at all 147 store locations can enter the whimsical world enchanted by "Moolah" - a Tops-exclusive currency they can earn by collecting coins and keys for redeemable gift cards.
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Mon, Mar 16th 2026 11:30 am
With the official start of spring later this week, it's not too early to start thinking about all things gardening. Lewiston GardenFest organizers are now accepting applications for both vendors and residents interested in sharing their own gardens as part of the annual event, set for Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21, along Center Street in Lewiston.
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Thu, Mar 12th 2026 11:55 am
Destination Niagara USA, the destination marketing organization for Niagara County, is seeking nominations for the fourth annual Tourism Employee Spotlight Awards.
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Mon, Mar 9th 2026 12:05 pm
A new exhibition of Latinx painting that explores contemporary artists' innovations and interventions is now open to the public, on the third floor of the Gundlach Building, at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum. This established tradition of painting, on a variety of themes and in various mediums, reveals the diversity and expansiveness of the art form; presented in the timeliest fashion.
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Mon, Mar 9th 2026 11:45 am
The Buffalo Society of Artists invites the art community and public to celebrate the opening season of the 135th anniversary of the formation of the BSA at the opening reception of the 2026 "Thumb Box" exhibition at 6 p.m. Friday, March 13.
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Fri, Mar 6th 2026 07:00 am
Dr. Glenda R. Rose, Dr. Thomas G. Barba, and the staff of Rose Chiropractic, P.C., in Lewiston, held their 36th annual "Doctors with a Heart Day" on Saturday, Feb. 14.
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Wed, Mar 4th 2026 06:20 pm
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper was awarded $2 million through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Water Quality Improvement Program (WQIP) to implement a large-scale living shoreline restoration project along Gill Creek in Niagara Falls' Hyde Park.
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Mon, Mar 2nd 2026 05:10 pm
The freezer aisle just got a little more fun! Perry's Ice Cream, a beloved leader in real premium ice cream for over 100 years, is excited to welcome two new 1.5-quart flavors "Ice Cream Cake" and "Super Villain," and one new six-pack novelty, "Candy Bash Bars," to its indulgent lineup. These exciting new flavors are innovative, deliciously creamy, and leave no ice cream lover out.
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Wed, Feb 25th 2026 07:55 pm
Schenectady-based Scene One Entertainment, in collaboration with The Benchmark Group, announced it will reopen the Market Arcade 8 located in downtown Buffalo in April.
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Tue, Feb 17th 2026 04:15 pm
Empire State Development announced Canadian firm Metal Craft Spinning and Stamping Ltd. will establish U.S metal manufacturing operations in Niagara Falls. The company will utilize a 24,760-square-foot industrial facility located at 4120 Hyde Park Blvd. It expects to invest approximately $1.3 million in site renovations, equipment and installation.
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Mon, Feb 16th 2026 06:15 pm
With March Madness fast approaching and thousands of visitors set to arrive for the games next month, Visit Buffalo is rallying the region's hospitality community to prepare for one of the biggest sports tourism events of the year: The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament returns to Buffalo on March 19 and 21 at KeyBank Center, beginning a high-energy stretch of amateur athletic events that will draw thousands of athletes, families and fans throughout 2026.
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Mon, Feb 16th 2026 06:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the launch of EXPRESS NY (Expediting Processes and Regulations to Enable Streamlined Services), a new statewide effort to make government work better by tackling outdated and burdensome regulations, policies and practices that stand in the way of delivering for New Yorkers.
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Fri, Feb 13th 2026 07:00 am
When most people think of Modern Disposal Services, they picture trucks, recycling and trash totes and dumpsters. But behind every route, every collection and every sustainability initiative is a highly trained, forward-thinking team making decisions every day.
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Fri, Feb 13th 2026 06:55 am
Pellicano's Marketplace sits at 3338 Niagara Falls Blvd., and has since 2020, after moving from its original location because of a lack of space.
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Wed, Feb 11th 2026 06:25 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Chamber Honors awards luncheon on Thursday, May 14, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Niagara Falls. This signature event brings together approximately 350-400 business leaders, executives, entrepreneurs and community stakeholders for a focused celebration of the businesses and individuals shaping Niagara County's economic future.
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Sat, Feb 7th 2026 10:25 am
The cherry on top of weeks of snow accumulations and freezing-cold temperatures is ice dams forming in and above gutters across Western New York. Though not a new phenomenon, these blocks of ice - and the size and quantity of attached icicles - have not been this noticeable (or noisome) in recent years.
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Fri, Feb 6th 2026 08:00 am
Lisa James Nowicki wants the Tops shopping experience to be top-notch for her fellow Grand Islanders. She's the new store manager for Tops Friendly Markets at 2140 Grand Island Blvd., and she has the community at heart.
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Fri, Feb 6th 2026 07:00 am
Like most coffeeshops, Rise Community Coffeehouse, at 1643 Hertel Ave., Buffalo, serves up food and drinks. But there's something special about this café that isn't readily apparent.
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Mon, Feb 2nd 2026 06:45 pm
Thanks to the incredible support of customers across Western New York, Tops Friendly Markets' recent partnership with Allen Family Farms proved to be a winning season both on and off the field. The campaign, which featured Allen Family Farms cantaloupes and honeydew melons in participating Tops stores, helped raise nearly $10,000 for the Patricia Allen Fund at Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo.
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Mon, Feb 2nd 2026 06:40 pm
Niagara University's College of Nursing has received a $400,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to develop a comprehensive educational and community engagement program aimed at addressing maternal health disparities in and around Western New York.
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Fri, Jan 30th 2026 07:00 am
On Saturday, Feb. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon, Dr. Glenda R. Rose and Dr. Thomas G. Barba of Rose Chiropractic, P.C., in Lewiston, will be sponsoring the 36th annual "Doctors with a Heart Day" for their patients. Nonperishable food items will be collected to benefit the Niagara Community Action Program (NiaCAP) food pantry in exchange for chiropractic services.
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Mon, Jan 26th 2026 10:30 am
Tops Friendly Markets is proud to celebrate "Supermarket Employee Appreciation Day," observed annually on Feb. 22. This day recognizes the dedication, professionalism and lasting impact of supermarket associates, whose work not only supports local economies, but also provides meaningful, long-term career opportunities across the communities Tops serves.
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Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 01:35 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced Monday, Jan. 26, is the start of the 2025 income tax filing season. This is when the Tax Department and the IRS will begin accepting and processing income tax returns. The deadline to file returns and pay any tax owed (or request an extension of time to file) is midnight on April 15.
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Thu, Jan 22nd 2026 12:25 pm
The Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island thanks the hundreds of individuals and organizations who contributed to our successful 2025 holiday distribution. One hundred and ten of your neighbor families were helped with food baskets and, where appropriate, gift cards for 152 children; 73 of our seniors were also helped in two senior apartment complexes.
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 07:05 pm
BestSelf Behavioral Health announced the opening of the BestResponse Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center, a first-of-its-kind, 24/7 facility in Western New York designed to support people of all ages experiencing mental health and substance use crises.
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 07:05 pm
As Gov. Kathy Hochul continues to focus on making New York more affordable, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is helping by sharing its money-savings guide, which offers 75-plus ways New Yorkers can stretch their dollars on everyday expenses.
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Tue, Jan 13th 2026 06:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced sweeping proposals to lower costs and make New York more affordable for individuals and families as part of her 2026 State of the State address.
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Tue, Jan 13th 2026 04:35 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is proud to announce that the New York State Department of Health has granted approval for several construction projects, marking the official launch of NFMMC's $53 million construction and renovation program on its 10th Street campus.
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Mon, Jan 12th 2026 04:10 pm
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball delivered the state of agriculture address at the 194th New York State Agricultural Society annual forum on Jan. 8, outlining the agricultural industry's progress in 2025 in several key priority areas.
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Mon, Jan 12th 2026 11:40 am
The New York State Liquor Authority recently highlighted a series of major reforms enacted in 2025 that modernize New York's alcohol laws and better support licensees across the state.
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Fri, Jan 9th 2026 08:05 am
In 2026, one of North America's most storied landmarks will hit a monumental milestone. Old Fort Niagara is proud to announce a year-long celebration marking the 300th anniversary of the iconic French Castle in Youngstown.
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Fri, Jan 9th 2026 06:00 am
Christmas week brought an extra reason to celebrate, as Grand Island Rotary Club President Faye Teluk proudly presented a $4,000 matching-funds donation to Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island President Dave Conboy - helping the Neighbors Foundation's "Share Your Happiness" campaign rise well beyond its ambitious $20,000 goal.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 01:55 pm
Niagara Gospel Mission once again served as a hub of compassion and community care, distributing more than 1,650 meals to individuals and families in need across Niagara Falls, the Town of Niagara, and the City of North Tonawanda during the Christmas season.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 12:00 pm
Even though the $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot drawing held on Christmas Eve was won in Arkansas, ticket sales leading up to the drawing generated more than $79 million combined for New York's public schools and Lottery retailers.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 07:55 am
The annual Grand Island Lions Christmas Party was held at the Buffalo Launch Club and was well attended by Lions and their significant others.
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Fri, Dec 19th 2025 08:00 am
"The Lewiston Council on the Arts would like to thank the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission for its ongoing commitment to the civic and economic vitality of our binational community along the beautiful Niagara River," said Executive Director Maria Fortuna Dean. "Their generous support helps make our year-round arts and cultural programming possible, enriching the experience of both residents and visitors, and bringing people together through the arts."
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