Wed, Apr 15th 2026 03:20 pm
Empire State Development (ESD) announced the completion of the Niagara University Biomedical Research Institute Laboratory on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. The new lab, located at 73 High St., allows Niagara University students to conduct research and experimentation focused on precision medicine and applied synthetic biology.
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Wed, Apr 15th 2026 03:20 pm
Eight Days of Hope (EDOH) is excited to return to Buffalo for a seventh year of serving the Buffalo community.
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Wed, Apr 15th 2026 10:00 am
Niagara County Fire Coordinator Jon Schultz, along with Niagara County legislators David Godfrey and Chris McKimmie, took part in an event Tuesday hosted by the Firefighters Association of the State of New York in support of FASNY's recruitment and retention campaign, RecruitNY.
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Wed, Apr 15th 2026 09:20 am
The Buffalo Sabres are heading to the playoffs, and Tops Friendly Markets - proud official grocery partner of the Buffalo Sabres - is ready to celebrate alongside fans across Western New York.
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Wed, Apr 15th 2026 08:10 am
Dennis Hannon officially announced his candidacy for New York's 26th congressional district.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 09:00 pm
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 08:45 pm
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper continues the expansion of public access to our Western New York waterways this spring with the announced opening of a newly enhanced Buffalo Blueway site at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Harlem Road fishing access and boat launch on the Buffalo River.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 08:45 pm
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. are preventable.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 08:25 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz was joined Tuesday by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield President Jessica Cox and Erie County Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein to recognize Highmark BCBS as the first local employer to earn the "HEARTSafe Workplace" designation.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 08:25 pm
On Tuesday, Rochester-based First Learning, a trusted leader in high-quality early care and education, with a growing network of centers across New York, announced the acquisition of Island Kids Child Care Centers.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 08:25 pm
To help residents properly dispose of items from their spring cleaning, the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning is joining with partners to offer two free waste collection events in May.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 08:25 pm
We are currently seeking input from residents to share their opinions about county services, programs, infrastructure, priorities, future projects and more through the "Envision Erie" public survey.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 08:25 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today highlights filing resources for taxpayers who've yet to submit their personal income tax returns. The deadline to file and pay any taxes owed (or request an extension to file) is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Wednesday, April 15.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 11:00 am
Arthur William Johnson, 83, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away April 10, 2026, following a long illness. He was a dear husband, brother, uncle, father and friend. Prior to moving to Florida, Arthur served as a business teacher and coach at Niagara Wheatfield High School. His impact on youth sports in the Buffalo area was celebrated. His loss will be felt deeply.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 09:40 am
On Monday, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced its 2026 inductees, spotlighting a standout group of artists whose impact has left a lasting mark on music and culture. Revealed live on ABC and Disney+ by Ryan Seacrest and 2022 inductee Lionel Richie during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-themed episode of "American Idol," the announcement kicks off the countdown to celebrate music's highest honor.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 09:15 am
Big night. Real impact. A community that showed up. What began as the first-ever "BIG Meat Raffle" quickly became something much more - a powerful example of what happens when a community shows up for its kids.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 09:15 am
Mayor Sean Ryan on Monday announced the City of Buffalo's 2026 paving list and unveiled a new, data-driven approach to how streets will be evaluated and prioritized in future years. The announcement is part of Ryan's broader focus on "fixing the basics" by investing in core city services and improving the systems that support them.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 09:15 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is inviting the public to learn more about the status of Lake Erie and Upper Niagara River fisheries at a public meeting from 6-9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at Woodlawn Beach State Park's Lodge in Blasdell.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 09:15 am
SUNY Niagara will welcome aspiring chefs, culinary professionals and the community for a dynamic weekend of food, artistry and education at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute on Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2026 03:40 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health's children with special needs division proudly announces the opening of a new sensory play room at the Trott Access Center in Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2026 03:40 pm
Following a standout Coachella debut on Saturday night, multiple award-winning, Grammy-nominated superstar Sombr has announced his fall arena headline "You Are The Reason" tour for North America.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2026 03:35 pm
Empire State Wrestling (ESW) is set to deliver an unforgettable night of hard-hitting, high-flying professional wrestling action with "Brawlfest 2026." Returning to the premier entertainment destination of Western New York, Buffalo RiverWorks, on Friday, May 8, this stacked event features legendary veterans, rising stars and championship stakes.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2026 10:40 am
Two legendary groups will be heating up the summer entertainment at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino with hot performances in the Seneca Niagara Event Center. Classic Rock icons 38 Special bring their 50-year "Legacy Tour" to the Event Center at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 25. Then, country superstars Lady A will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2026 10:00 am
Knowing whether a child has sustained a concussion is an important matter to clinicians, parents and bystanders alike. However, the signs and symptoms that are most meaningful to look for are not as well defined.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2026 10:00 am
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and AAA Western and Central New York is sharing startling statistics about distracted driving in an effort to educate drivers and save lives.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2026 10:00 am
Higher levels of inflammation are associated with a stronger preference for interacting with others through social media rather than face-to-face. And the preference becomes more significant for those whose personality traits lean toward introversion and neuroticism, according to a new University at Buffalo study that further explains inflammation's role in social behavior.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2026 09:55 am
Shea's Performing Arts Center invites the community to Shea's Buffalo Theatre to see "A Minecraft Movie" at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 17 (doors open at noon). The movie-watching event is part of "Shea's Free Film Series."
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 01:20 pm
Old Glory Flag & Banner is proud to announce a community initiative offering free "God Bless Our Troops" posters to residents and businesses. This effort is intended to show visible, unified support for service members deployed from Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 12:20 pm
Tony, Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist Josh Groban has shared his sweeping new rendition of "As Time Goes By" from the timeless movie masterpiece "Casablanca."
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 12:20 pm
Multi-Platinum, chart-topping, and award-winning country star Ella Langley lets her artistry bloom on "Dandelion," her highly anticipated sophomore album, out now via SAWGOD/Columbia Records.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 12:20 pm
Diamond-selling country artist Brett Young teams up with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat to put their own soulful spin on "If The World Was Ending," originally performed by JP Saxe and Julia Michaels.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 12:20 pm
Practicing resilience, embracing humor amid adversity and finding community are a few of the life lessons that "Abbott Elementary," the popular ABC-TV mockumentary, conveys.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 12:20 pm
Tops Friendly Markets and the Taste of Buffalo are pleased to announce that, Chas Gillen, a talented artist from Alden, is the grand-prizewinner of the 2026 Taste of Buffalo Tops poster art contest.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 11:55 am
Buffalo Sabres single-game tickets for Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs will be on sale to the general public on Monday, April 13, at 10 a.m.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 07:10 am
Ellicott Development has submitted plans to the Village of Lewiston to reconfigure building No. 3 in its Center Street lot. The proposed tenant is Ace Hardware.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 07:05 am
New pickleball courts could be in place at Richard F. Soluri Park as soon as this summer.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 07:00 am
If you enjoy The Spicey Pickle's burritos, bowls and nachos, then we've got a "Scoop" for you: There's a new taco in town. ...And it's made with ice cream!
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 07:00 am
On Monday, local emergency medical service (EMS) agencies participated in a coordinated cardiac arrest simulation drill in partnership with Lewiston No. 1 Fire Co. and Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 07:00 am
The wind was no deterrent for Island families wishing to participate in the Town of Grand Island's annual Easter egg hunt, held April 3.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 07:00 am
The Island Dispatch is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Easter coloring contest:
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