Fri, Aug 30th 2024 07:00 am
At 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, the Wheatfield Veterans Committee will honor all Gold Star Mothers for the dedication of a bronze statue placed on the current Veterans Memorial site, 2800 Church Road. This is a no-charge ceremony, and all are welcome. There is ample parking and facilities.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2024 07:00 am
Come one, come all to the 50th anniversary celebration honoring the interfaith retreat center ministry maintained since 1974 at Stella Niagara's Center of Renewal Retreat & Conference Center, a 501(c)3 ministry sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance & Christian Charity, Holy Name Province.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2024 07:00 am
Michael "Mike" Patrick Flanagan, 67, of Lewiston, passed away suddenly from a heart attack on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2024 07:00 am
At 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, the Wheatfield Veterans Committee will honor all Gold Star Mothers for the dedication of a bronze statue placed on the current Veterans Memorial site, 2800 Church Road. This is a no-charge ceremony, and all are welcome. There is ample parking and facilities.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2024 07:00 am
William E. Lapp, of Grand Island, died Aug. 21, 2024.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2024 07:00 am
Margaret "Peggy" Cecelia Langlois, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at Niagara Hospice on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at the age of 93.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2024 09:05 pm
Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced Niagara County law enforcement agencies will participate in a special effort to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2024 09:05 pm
The Friends of the Lewiston Library host author Tom Reigstad, Ph.D., for a presentation titled "Mark Twain and the Niagara Frontier."
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Thu, Aug 29th 2024 09:00 pm
Oprah Winfrey hosts an eye-opening new special that explores the profound impact of artificial intelligence on people's daily lives, demystifying the technology and empowering viewers to understand and navigate the rapidly evolving AI future. The one-hour primetime event, "AI and the Future of Us: An Oprah Winfrey Special," airs Thursday, Sept. 12 (8-9:03 p.m. EDT), on ABC and the next day on Hulu.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2024 09:00 pm
AAA Western and Central New York, along with law enforcement, has kicked off its annual "School's Open, Drive Carefully" campaign as back-to-school season gets underway. With school buses back on the roads, commuters should give themselves extra time and be prepared for bus traffic. Motorists should also be cognizant of less-experienced student drivers returning to high school and college.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2024 08:55 pm
The Niagara Office for the Aging (OFA) today is warning seniors about a scam involving the county's home-delivered meal program. Someone purporting to be from the Niagara County Department of Health is calling and saying a person's home-delivered meals will be canceled if they do not immediately pay for their meals. The caller then attempts to get the senior's personal information.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2024 08:00 pm
Some albums are more than just a collection of songs - they are a window into the artist's soul, a reflection of their life's journey, and a testament to their story. "CARDINAL" is one of those albums.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2024 12:30 pm
The first thing customers will notice when walking into Lewiston Live Well might be the artwork on the lounge walls, the comic books on the shelf, or the rows of CD jackets above the prep area. But the lasting imprints they'll leave with are the attention to detail, desire to be customizable, and creativity shown by Emily Foltz and Andrew Boudeman.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 06:55 pm
As we bid adieu to summer and usher in the back-to-school season, Tops Friendly Markets is proud to welcome back the Tops in Education Program (TIE). This easy to enroll and participate in program allows participants to earn up to 5% in rewards for your school(s) throughout the entire school year (Sept. 1, 2024-May 31, 2025).
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 06:50 pm
Following a trilogy of critically acclaimed recordings decrying slavery and amplifying voices impacted by human trafficking, justice-driven rockers Remedy Drive inaugurate a new era of music with Friday's highly anticipated "Scars To Prove It."
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 06:50 pm
Yoga Fest, presented by Independent Health, will offer avid yogis and beginners a full slate of outdoor yoga classes, amid a picturesque waterfront backdrop at the Outer Harbor.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 06:50 pm
The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts (UBCFA) is announcing its 30th anniversary season, a milestone celebration that honors a legacy of excellence and community commitment that began with the center's grand opening in 1994.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 06:45 pm
The Sheraton Niagara Falls announced its upcoming inaugural "Live! At the Sheraton" Concert Series presented by Live! Incorporated. This concert series is set to feature bands from across Western New York, all gearing up to rock the Sheraton's Crown Jewel Ballroom.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 06:45 pm
The Roaming Table Food Tours has announced the inaugural Lewiston Wing Walk, set to take place Sept. 28. This new event invites wing enthusiasts to roam the streets of Lewiston while sampling the best chicken wings the village has to offer - and voting for their favorite.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 06:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York welcomed a record-setting 306.3 million visitors in 2023, while also setting new historic highs for direct visitor spending and total economic impact associated with the state's tourism industry.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 03:00 pm
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Youngstown Free Library. To commemorate this anniversary, the Friends of the Youngstown Library, along with the Lewiston Service Guild, will sponsor a "jubilee tea" to take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Youngstown Presbyterian Church, 100 Church St.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 02:55 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is preparing to show its brand-new carnivorous plant and art exhibit, "Mutation Invasion: Flesh-eating Flora," opening Friday, Sept. 13, and on display through Halloween.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 02:50 pm
The No. 1 entertainment talk show on television is co-hosted by America's favorite Emmy-winning couple: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos. This September, "Live with Kelly and Mark" continues to deliver its one-of-kind, award-winning laughter and love with a star-studded lineup of celebrity guests, including Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, Taraji P. Henson, David Muir, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Colin Farrell, Eva Mendes, Demi Moore, Laverne Cox, Derek Hough, Edie Falco and Elizabeth Olsen.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 02:50 pm
Relive the electrifying sound and energy of the 1980s when Men Without Hats perform live in the Bear's Den Showroom at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov.a 2. Tickets go on sale at noon Friday, Aug. 30.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 02:50 pm
Tops Friendly Markets has kicked off its annual campaign in support of the United Way of Erie and Niagara counties. The campaign, which is now underway at all participating Tops locations in these counties, will continue through Sept. 7.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 02:45 pm
It's time to get cleaning around Scajaquada Creek. Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is excited to announce the launch of its "Solo Sweep Challenge," a monthlong initiative to further protect and restore the creek and surrounding communities.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 02:45 pm
Due to the rapid increase of food insecurity among Western New York residents, FeedMore WNY's facilities are operating far beyond their capacity. To strengthen and expand its essential feeding programs and vital services that transform lives through free workforce development, nutrition education and increased fresh food access, FeedMore WNY is building a new, unified facility at 4832 Camp Road in the Town of Hamburg.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 02:45 pm
The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing targeted privacy protection tips for adults and children ahead of the new school year.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 01:55 pm
Western New Yorkers are known for being fiercely loyal to all things local. Take, for instance, the fact that a national real estate company earlier this year reported that Buffalo was the second-best pizza city in the U.S., with 17.8 pizza restaurants - most of them locally owned, independent stores - per 100,000 residents, more than any other city.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 01:50 pm
Connect Niagara - the bus service operated by the Niagara County Department of Public Works - will allow all riders to ride for free from Sept. 3-6 as part of an effort to introduce more people to the service.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 01:50 pm
Buffalo Prep, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing academic enrichment programming while promoting educational and racial equity, announced the launch of READI Summit - a series of full-day conferences designed to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) journeys throughout the community.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 01:50 pm
The American Legion National Convention held its 2024 National Concert Band Contest in Indianapolis on Aug. 24, drawing bands from around the country to New Orleans to compete in the American Legion National Concert Band Contest. Top honors were awarded to the American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, with a score of 96.7.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 01:45 pm
The start of a new school year is upon us and, along with that, comes new adventures and opportunities. However, it can also be a time of high stress and anxiety for some kids.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 01:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced Labor Day weekend will kick off with the addition of a new "Free Fishing Day" in New York for the 2024 season.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 01:40 pm
Support the Grand Island High School PTSA and brighten up your garden with beautiful, 9-inch mums from Russel's Tree & Shrub Farm in red, orange, yellow, or purple!
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Tue, Aug 27th 2024 05:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced construction is set to begin on the extension of the "crow's nest" at Niagara Falls State Park. The expansion project includes the addition of new stairs and an overlook structure that will connect the existing walkway feature to Prospect Point at Niagara Falls State Park, providing a new and close-up view of the water.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2024 03:25 pm
Kiwanis Club of Lewiston officials held a press conference Friday to announce the 66th annual Niagara County Peach Festival will return to Academy Park the weekend of Sept. 5-8.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2024 01:05 pm
Three distinguished citizens and the Lewiston Garden Club will be recognized this year at the Historical Association of Lewiston's annual wine, beer and pizza "Lewiston Jeopardy" event on Thursday, Sept. 12. The event will take place at Bella Rose Winery, 1243 Ridge Road, starting at 6:30 p.m.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2024 10:00 am
The Northwest Jazz Festival welcomed one of its largest audiences of all time over the weekend, as patrons enjoyed hot weather and even hotter musicians.
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Sat, Aug 24th 2024 07:00 am
The new operator of the park formerly known as Fantasy Island is solidly behind a community effort to resume July 4 fireworks there next year.
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