Thu, Aug 20th 2026 08:20 pm
This year, Food Network is taking its fan-favorite Halloween competitions to a terrifying new level that will deliver eye-popping bakes, dramatic twists and disturbingly delicious creations.
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Thu, Aug 20th 2026 03:35 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the right lane of Interstate 190 southbound between Porter Road and Packard Road in the Town of Niagara will be closed from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, to facilitate bridge repairs.
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Thu, Aug 20th 2026 03:35 pm
The state Department of Environmental Conservation and Environmental Protection Agency assessment teams continue to conduct fieldwork across areas of interest in Niagara and Erie counties.
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Thu, Aug 20th 2026 03:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation A4195-A/S118-A, which will amend New York's elder law to require the NY Connects: Choices for Long Term Care program to provide information about programs and services available to New Yorkers with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
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Thu, Aug 20th 2026 03:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that New York State Police, county sheriffs' offices, and local law enforcement will be increasing patrols and checkpoints to crack down on impaired and reckless driving during the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" enforcement campaign, which is running Wednesday, Aug. 19, through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7.
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Thu, Aug 20th 2026 03:25 pm
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez announced the start of a $5.5 million project to enhance safety and improve travel along South Transit Street (state Route 78) in the City of Lockport.
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Thu, Aug 20th 2026 03:25 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the Kensington Expressway (state Route 33) ramps in both directions to the Scajaquada Expressway (Route 198) in the City of Buffalo will be closed beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, until 6 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, to facilitate paving. Drivers should expect delays and follow the posted detours.
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Thu, Aug 20th 2026 03:25 pm
The Niagara Region of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is proud to announce the third annual "Pedal for Parks" presented by the Maid of the Mist in support of local New York state parks.
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Thu, Aug 20th 2026 03:20 pm
Your child is ready with a new outfit, a fresh backpack, and a brand-new box of crayons. So why do you feel unprepared or overwhelmed with going back to school?
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Thu, Aug 20th 2026 02:45 pm
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Thu, Aug 20th 2026 02:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has issued a consumer notice to warn Holocaust survivors and their families about potential fraud.
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Thu, Aug 20th 2026 02:05 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that Grand Island Boulevard (state Route 324), in the Town of Grand Island, will be closed between Whitehaven Road and Long Road beginning at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, for approximately two weeks, to facilitate culvert replacements. Drivers should follow the posted detour using Baseline Road and Long Road.
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Thu, Aug 20th 2026 12:50 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center marked a major construction milestone on Monday, as the foundation was laid and the walls began to rise on the Shea's Buffalo Theatre expansion, giving the public its first look at the project taking shape. The transformation comes during Shea's centennial year, as the theater celebrates 100 years as a cornerstone of downtown Buffalo, and looks ahead to the future.
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Thu, Aug 20th 2026 12:45 pm
Niagara County Department of Public Works Commissioner Garret Meal announced the Wilson Burt Road bridge over 18 Mile Creek in the Town of Newfane will be closed to all motorists beginning Monday, Aug. 24. The bridge is expected to be closed for three days. Detour signs will be posted.
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Thu, Aug 20th 2026 12:45 pm
Local residents were briefed on ongoing radiological assessments in Northern Erie and Niagara County by the New York State Department of Environment and Conversation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday, as the agencies hosted a joint information session.
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Thu, Aug 20th 2026 12:45 pm
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Thu, Aug 20th 2026 12:45 pm
The Communities of Giving Legacy Initiative (CGLI) announced the nomination process for the 2026 Pay It Forward Awards, the Judge Hugh B. Scott Community Service Award and the Inspiring Youth Community Service Award are open. The awards identify and recognize individuals and organizations who are creating positive change in the lives of youth through community service, civic engagement and/or volunteerism.
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Mon, Aug 17th 2026 05:35 pm
Tops Friendly Markets announced the launch of its annual campaign in support of the United Way. It will run from Aug. 23 through Sept. 5, will take place at select Tops locations. Shoppers can contribute by donating $1 at checkout or by rounding up their change at any Tops register. These donations directly support the United Way helping fund critical programs and initiatives that serve thousands of community members.
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Mon, Aug 17th 2026 05:35 pm
Fans attending the Buffalo Bills vs. the Carolina Panthers NFL game at Highmark Stadium had the chance to join the American Heart Association's Nation of Lifesavers through an immersive CPR experience, part of the Bills' continuing commitment to CPR education.
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Mon, Aug 17th 2026 05:30 pm
Following an overwhelming response to their sold-out celebrations at Madison Square Garden, Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas announced "The Burning Up Tour All Over Again" will expand into a 45-city North American tour.
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Mon, Aug 17th 2026 05:30 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is accepting entries for a special permit to hunt waterfowl at two popular wildlife management areas (WMAs) in Western New York. The special permit will allow duck hunting on the first Saturday and first Sunday of the western zone duck season at Oak Orchard and Tonawanda WMAs.
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Mon, Aug 17th 2026 05:30 pm
This Women of the Word (W.O.W.) will begin another year of Christian Bible study on Grand Island. Hosted by Trinity Church, 2100 Whitehaven Road, the ladies of W.O.W. will examine a survey of the New Testament and the Old Testament book of Nehemiah. The "Premier Celebration" is Thursday, Sept. 10, beginning at 9:15 a.m.
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Mon, Aug 17th 2026 02:20 pm
Officials from Seneca Resorts & Casinos announced Monday that a $47 million hotel room renovation project at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino will begin in October. A total of 594 rooms and suites across 22 floors, encompassing a total of 394,000 square feet in Western New York's largest hotel, will be completely renovated and upgraded. Crews will complete work in three-floor phases, with total completion expected in December 2027.
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Sat, Aug 15th 2026 03:00 pm
On Aug. 14, at approximately 11:45 p.m., the Niagara Falls Police Department was dispatched to a shots fired incident located in the area of 19th Street and Walnut Avenue.
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Sat, Aug 15th 2026 08:55 am
On Friday, legendary singer-songwriter Carly Simon released "Comes In Waves," her first new album of original songs since 2008. Written and recorded primarily at her Martha's Vineyard home, the 12-track album brings together a body of work that feels both deeply personal and quietly expansive. Her latest studio album arrives a few weeks after Simon disclosed she's been living with Parkinson's disease and underwent cancer surgery for basal cell carcinoma.
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Sat, Aug 15th 2026 08:50 am
With one of the biggest global audiences of its career and more than 5 million global streams already on its latest single "Scream," multi-Platinum rock band Skillet announced its new independent EP, "After the Storm," arriving Oct. 9. They released the project's newest single and anime-inspired lyric video for "Lift Me Up."
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Sat, Aug 15th 2026 08:50 am
Multi-Platinum, Grammy Award-winning Little Big Town - Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook - have shared their new track, "Closing Time," featuring six-times-Grammy-nominated and multiple CMA and ACM Award-winning singer-songwriter and producer Kelsea Ballerini, available on all DSPs.
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Sat, Aug 15th 2026 08:50 am
Syracuse is hosting a men's basketball exhibition game against Niagara on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 3 p.m. at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. It marks the second consecutive season the Orange have played at KeyBank Center. Last October, Syracuse hosted Buffalo in an exhibition tilt.
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Sat, Aug 15th 2026 08:45 am
Price Rite Marketplace teamed up with Feed the Children, a global movement working to end childhood hunger, the Buffalo Dream Center and other corporate sponsors to host a "Feed the Children Resource Rally" to distribute food and essentials to nearly 400 local families on Aug. 13.
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Sat, Aug 15th 2026 08:45 am
Erie County is acknowledging National Breastfeeding Awareness Month in August by designating seven organizations as breastfeeding, chestfeeding and lactation-friendly worksites. This brings the total number of organizations in this program to 57 and more than 86 worksites, inclusive of tens of thousands of workers in Erie County.
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Sat, Aug 15th 2026 08:45 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul marked the 75th anniversary of Moog Inc., showcasing decades of cutting-edge innovation in the fields of aerospace, defense, industrial automation, and medical technology.
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Sat, Aug 15th 2026 08:00 am
The Erie County Fair is proud to announce that fairgoers donated 160,905 pounds of food during the opening-day food drive on Aug. 12, benefiting FeedMore WNY and helping the longtime partnership achieve a remarkable milestone.
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Sat, Aug 15th 2026 07:45 am
With darkened skies tossing steady rain Thursday night - and headliner Howard Jones yet to perform - fans at Artpark surely thought, "Things can only get better."
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 06:50 pm
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday for M-Power Agency, 21 Main St., Lockport.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 06:45 pm
The Lewiston Art Festival, marking its 60th year in 2026, filled Center Street this past weekend with art, music and crowds who enjoyed the art and the beautiful summer weather.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 11:40 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the appointment of Marie Kropp Smothers to its board of directors. Smothers brings more than three decades of philanthropic leadership, nonprofit governance, and executive operational experience to NFMMC.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 07:50 am
Five distinguished community leaders will be honored this year as the Historical Association of Lewiston hosts its annual wine, beer and pizza "Lewiston Jeopardy" fundraiser on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Bella Rose Winery, 1243 Ridge Road, Lewiston. The event begins at 6:30 p.m.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 07:50 am
Back-to-college season is here, and AAA Western and Central New York is reminding families to prioritize insurance as students head off to campus.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 07:40 am
Locally, a "Healing Field" is a spectacular display of 3,000 full-size American flags at Gratwick Riverside Park in North Tonawanda, sponsored by the Erie Niagara Sunrise Exchange Club as a tribute of gratitude and remembrance.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 07:40 am
A Gust of Sun Winery is celebrating 15 years of locally made wine - and welcoming guests to its property with a special 15th anniversary celebration from 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at 4515 Baer Road, Cambria.
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