Thu, Aug 6th 2026 12:40 pm
The third annual harvest tea, a fundraising event by the Lewiston Service Guild and the Friends of the Youngstown Free Library, will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Youngstown Presbyterian Church, 100 Church St.
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Thu, Aug 6th 2026 12:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced increased grants through New York's clean vessel assistance program. This additional funding will help marinas and municipalities affordably install and upgrade boat sewage pump-outs that reduce pollution and protect the water quality that supports recreation, tourism, fisheries and coastal ecosystems.
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Wed, Aug 5th 2026 08:50 pm
A public hearing on Ellicott Development's proposal to convert building No. 3 of its Lewiston plaza into a commercial space has been postponed until Monday, Sept. 14.
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Wed, Aug 5th 2026 08:50 pm
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held before the Planning Commission on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Red Brick Gym, located at 145 N. 4th Street, Lewiston, NY 14092 to review updated site plans for 780 Center Street submitted by Ellicott Development.
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Wed, Aug 5th 2026 07:40 pm
The state Department of Environmental Conservation and Environmental Protection Agency continue to advance fieldwork across areas of interest in Niagara and Erie counties.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2026 06:55 pm
The state Department of Environmental Conservation and Environmental Protection Agency continue to advance fieldwork across areas of interest in Niagara and Erie counties.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2026 06:50 pm
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra announced Jennifer J. Barbee was named its next president and executive director, effective Sept. 1.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2026 02:05 pm
The Prophet Isaiah Robertson's Second Coming House welcomes the InnerCity Minds Poetry Slam to its artistic campus for the organization's monthly spoken word event from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. The program is invites poets, performers, neighbors and supporters of the arts to experience an evening of creativity, storytelling and community.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2026 02:05 pm
National experts in public health, medicine, violence prevention, trauma recovery, education, social work and community advocacy will gather at the University at Buffalo Sept. 11-12 for the Rise, Respond and Rebuild Conference: Healing Communities by Ending Gun Violence.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2026 02:05 pm
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Michael Sarver is poised for the Aug. 21 release of his anticipated Christian music debut set, "Layer One." The first of two new EPs on tap for the "American Idol" alum this fall, the S&G Music Enterprises project showcases seven songs co-penned by Sarver - a collection both stylistically diverse and autobiographically resonant.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2026 02:05 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health has received confirmation of a positive rabies case involving a bat in the City of North Tonawanda. The sample was submitted to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center on July 22, and positive results were confirmed July 30.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2026 02:05 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health has issued a water quality advisory for Olcott Beach. Routine water quality surveillance sampling conducted on Aug. 3 determined bacteriological levels exceeded standards established for safe recreational swimming. As a result, Olcott Beach has been closed to swimming until further notice.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2026 02:05 pm
The New York State Office of Mental Health has launched a public education initiative to help New Yorkers to emotionally prepare for emergencies and recognize resources that can help them cope during stressful events like disasters.
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Tue, Aug 4th 2026 02:05 pm
Mayor Sean Ryan announced the next phase of his administration's efforts to improve public safety in Buffalo's Chippewa entertainment district following several weeks of enhanced enforcement and evaluation.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 05:25 pm
The Niagara County/America 250 anniversary drone show saw a huge crowd come out to Old Fort Niagara on Saturday. It was an evening of music - with the Niagara County Wide America 250 Concert Band, David & Ginger Hildebrand, the 10th Mountain Division U.S. Army Band, and The MacKenzie Highlanders Pipes and Drums - and there were living history programs, food and camaraderie throughout the daylong Revolutionary War encampment prior to the lightshow.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 05:15 pm
The Buffalo Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of a critically endangered addax calf, which entered the world on July 4. The calf, born to mom Patricia (age 4) and dad Dune (3), is doing incredibly well in mom's care and can be seen by visitors in the Buffalo Zoo's addax habitat most mornings beginning Wednesday, Aug. 5.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 05:10 pm
Ownership of the new Highmark Stadium was officially transferred Monday from Erie County to New York state, completing a process that involved the largest construction project in the history of Western New York.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 05:10 pm
New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt introduced legislation, Senate Bill S.10672, which would amend the environmental conservation law in relation to radioactive waste disposal. Currently, the state's hazardous waste Superfund program does not cover radiological contamination - and a Superfund cannot be declared for radiological contamination remediation.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 05:10 pm
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper and design consultants will host a community meeting from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, in Hyde Park Pavilion (JR's StoneRoom) to explore the proposed shoreline restoration designs for Hyde Park Lake and Gill Creek in Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 04:40 pm
Tops Friendly Markets is turning up the heat as the official grocer of the 25th anniversary National Buffalo Wing Festival, partnering with Frank's RedHot - the official hot sauce of the National Buffalo Wing Festival - to celebrate one of Buffalo's most iconic traditions.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 04:40 pm
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.10, down 1 cent from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.15. The New York state average is $4.22, also down 1 cent from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.17.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 04:40 pm
CAN-USA Sports has reached an agreement with 16 Athletics for the sale of the Niagara Falls Americans PGCBL Franchise. The Niagara Falls Americans will remain in the PGCBL for the 2027 season.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 04:40 pm
As New Yorkers begin to recover from the effects of recent weather events, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection urges New Yorkers to remain vigilant against scammers who seek to take advantage of consumers during these vulnerable moments.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 04:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the State Police and local law enforcement agencies are increasing patrols to crack down on speeding. The campaign, which begins Monday, Aug. 3, and continues through Sunday, Aug. 9, is the second Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) sponsored high-visibility statewide enforcement effort this summer to curb speeding and prevent avoidable crashes caused by unsafe speed.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 04:40 pm
Niagara Falls City Council Member Bridgette Myles announced the expansion of the city's night gym pilot program, securing $15,000 in New York state funding to bring evening youth programming to a second location extending access to a younger and underserved segment of the city's youth population.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 04:40 pm
Dove Award-winning and Grammy-nominated songwriter and worship leader Pat Barrett has released "Burn In Us (Worship Together Sessions)" in collaboration with Worship Together.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 04:40 pm
Lewiston author Timothy Henderson announced his book, "Isle of View Anthology," is now available at Barnes & Noble book store,1565 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 09:25 am
On Saturday, teams visited 115 properties in areas of interest to speak directly with residents and request permission to conduct screening. More than 1,200 properties have been visited since July 23. In that time, 658 access forms were signed.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 09:25 am
Due to the excessive rainfall received over the weekend, both the Niagara County Golf Course and Oppenheim Park are closed Monday. We appreciate your understanding. All other county parks are open.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 07:00 am
Sixty years. Thousands of artists. Countless memories.
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Sat, Aug 1st 2026 07:25 pm
In the best interest of guests, visitors, participants and event partners, Erie County has postponed "716 Celebrates: Stars, Stripes & Signers," originally scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 2, on Buffalo's waterfront.
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Sat, Aug 1st 2026 07:20 pm
The state Department of Environmental Conservation and Environmental Protection Agency continue to advance fieldwork across areas of interest in Niagara and Erie counties.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 07:05 pm
The state Department of Environmental Conservation and Environmental Protection Agency continue to advance fieldwork across areas of interest in Niagara and Erie counties.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 03:55 pm
"716 Celebrates: Stars, Stripes, & Signers" will feature live entertainment, historic ships, military history, local food, and a spectacular fireworks finale.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 03:55 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in cooperation with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), continue to expand fieldwork and community outreach as part of the ongoing radiological investigation in Niagara and Erie counties.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 02:35 pm
On Thursday, Buffalo AKG Public Art Initiative celebrated the production of a student-led mural at the Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT) on the east and west walls of its new home at 368 Sycamore St. The two-part mural, titled "Let's See Dreams," was recently completed by a team of 19 BCAT students.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 02:25 pm
Artpark & Company welcomed Cole Swindell for a headline performance Thursday. A large crowd of fans were singing, dancing and mingling with friends inside the Lewiston outdoor amphitheater.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 11:15 am
YMCA Buffalo Niagara is excited to announce a new loop course for the 131st YMCA Turkey Trot. This year's Thanksgiving race introduces a circuit route, starting and ending at the Buffalo Convention Center.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 11:15 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced a new partnership with Niagara Pride that will expand access to compassionate, inclusive healthcare services for the LGBTQIA2S+ community throughout Western New York.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 11:15 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul directed flags on all state government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of Staff Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, who died July 17 during an attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan. Flags will be flown at half-staff Friday, July 31, from sunrise to sunset.
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