Wed, Nov 26th 2025 11:20 am
The First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston, located at 505 Cayuga St., has recently established a free food pantry at the main entrance to the church. The "Blessing Box" is available 24/7, offering nonperishable food items and canned or small bagged food for pets.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 11:10 am
The following activity occurred Thursday, Oct. 30, to Friday, Nov. 7, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to more than 225 calls during this period. For more information on arrests and other activity, visit the Lewiston Police Department's mobile app or its page on Facebook.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 10:50 am
While the holidays are typically a time of joy and cheer, preparing for them can be stressful and overwhelming. This year, there is added pressure with Thanksgiving falling later on the calendar providing less than four weeks for holiday shopping until Christmas.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 10:50 am
Food is a big part of holiday fun, but festivities can take your attention away from cooking and lead to fires. Cooking fires are the No. 1 cause of home fires and injuries. With guests gathering for Thanksgiving, the chance of a mishap increases. In fact, more cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year!
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 10:45 am
AAA forecasts that 81.8 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period, spanning Tuesday, Nov. 25, through Monday, Dec. 1. This marks an increase of 1.6 million travelers compared to last year, and sets a new all-time record for Thanksgiving travel.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 09:50 am
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is expecting an increase in border traffic for the upcoming holiday season, and is reminding travelers who are planning trips across all New York state land border crossings to anticipate some delays due to increased traffic - and plan accordingly.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 09:50 am
People Inc. is partnering with Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity to build an accessible, single-family home in the Village of Youngstown. This innovative collaboration addresses a critical need for affordable, accessible home ownership in Western New York.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 09:45 am
Food stability is critical for families to thrive. To help address hunger across Western New York, KeyBank Foundation is committing $100,000 to support FeedMore WNY's efforts to provide reliable access to meals and groceries for those in need.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 07:00 am
As the holiday season approaches, Heart, Love & Soul is inviting the community to help make the season brighter for local families.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 07:00 am
The Youngstown Yacht Club (YYC), in partnership with the Youngstown Civic Guild, provided Thanksgiving meal kits to more than 50 local families last week as part of an annual effort to support community members in need during the holiday season.
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 08:55 pm
Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford served at Community Missions of Niagara Frontier's Thanksgiving luncheon on Nov. 22.
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 08:40 pm
The Town of Lewiston had a productive session Monday, with plans for a public hearing on Dec. 8 to approve a six-month moratorium on special use variances and permits, and updates on the Morgan Farms sewer testing project among the newsmakers.
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 08:20 pm
Fallsview Casino Resort is thrilled to welcome back the incomparable Rod Stewart on Tuesday, Aug, 4, 2026, to the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28, through ticketmaster.ca.
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 08:15 pm
Chart-topping singer, songwriter and author Tasha Layton ushers in the holiday season with her brand-new Christmas single, "Christmas All Year Long," available now on all streaming platforms here. The joyful track captures the heart of the season with an irresistible mix of nostalgia and big-band charm.
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 08:15 pm
As holiday gatherings begin and alcohol consumption increases, American Medical Response is encouraging families to recognize the signs of "holiday heart syndrome," a condition that occurs more frequently between Thanksgiving and New Year's. Heavier alcohol use, rich foods, emotional stress, and delayed care are key contributors to the seasonal rise in cases.
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 08:15 pm
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 08:15 pm
Alex Tuch's AT9 Foundation, in conjunction with "97 Rock" and WNY Compassion Connection, announced the return of its holiday toy drive to support families in need this holiday season. Running from Nov. 25 through Dec. 14, the drive will benefit families with children affiliated with WNY Compassion Connection.
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 08:15 pm
On Wednesday, Nov. 19, the Erie County Department of Health, Buffalo Center for Health Equity and Buffalo Toronto Public Media presented a powerful and timely community forum: "Understanding Autism."
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 04:25 pm
"The New York State Department of Transportation has been working diligently to expedite the safe, partial reopening of the bridge carrying Interstate 190 southbound over Niagara Falls Boulevard in the City of Niagara Falls, Niagara County."
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 11:05 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 8.2 million checks have now been mailed to eligible New Yorkers under the state's first-ever inflation refund check program.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 09:55 pm
With nearly 3 out of 4 cardiac arrests outside of the hospital occurring in homes, knowing how to perform CPR is critically important. CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim's chance of survival.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 08:50 pm
First significant lake-effect event of season expected in parts of Western New York, Central New York, Mohawk Valley & North Country Wednesday through Saturday.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 03:05 pm
Christmas party? Office gathering? Night out with friends? Family dinner on a budget? Whatever your culinary needs are this holiday season, Lewiston's The Brickyard Pub & BBQ has what you need.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 03:00 pm
To borrow a phrase, neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night can stop Wagner's Farm Market from providing fresh apples to its customers.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 02:55 pm
Guests eating at Salisa's Restaurant might be surprised to learn owner/line cook Michael Baase was educated ... in the chiropractic arts.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 11:05 am
The Grand Island Fire Co. shared this message on Sunday, regarding a vehicle fire on the I-190 northbound:
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 10:45 am
ABC and Dick Clark Productions (DCP), the world's largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming, announced the co-hosts for "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026" the nation's most-watched New Year's Eve celebration.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 10:45 am
The Erie County Department of Health is pleased to announce that 16 students have completed the inaugural paramedic academy course, a rigorous 10-month program that recently earned New York state and CoAEMSP letter of review accreditation.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 10:45 am
Western New York's biggest winter tradition is back - and bigger than ever - as thousands of brave plungers will rush into the icy waters of Lake Erie for the annual Buffalo Polar Plunge. The signature fundraiser benefits local Athletes of Special Olympics New York.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 10:45 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced additional benefits for food-insecure New Yorkers are now available at participating farmers markets through the state's FreshConnect program.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 10:00 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's division of law enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York state's environmental conservation law, protecting fish and wildlife, and preserving environmental quality across New York.
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Sat, Nov 22nd 2025 10:45 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies throughout the state will increase patrols to target impaired and reckless driving during the Thanksgiving travel season.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 04:15 pm
The New York Power Authority's fishing facilities, including the fishing pier, shoreline stairway and lower parking area at the base of NYPA's Robert Moses Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant, will close for the season, at dusk, Sunday, Nov. 30.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 04:15 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that Junction Road (State Route 93), between Saunders Settlement Road (State Route 31) and Upper Mountain Road in the Town of Lockport, will be closed to through traffic for approximately three to six days beginning Sunday, Nov. 23, to facilitate CSX maintenance of the railroad crossing.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 02:15 pm
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed Blue Cave restaurant to Lewiston, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Thursday at 810 Center St.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 10:20 am
Iconic, multi-Platinum-selling, four-time Grammy Award-winning artist Michael W. Smith is joined by Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and Elevation Worship founding member Chris Brown on the new expression of "Agnus Dei."
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 10:10 am
The National Football League continues to honor and commemorate the late John Madden with the fourth annual John Madden Thanksgiving celebration on Thursday, Nov. 27.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 10:10 am
Congratulations to the students from the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center, who were recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 10:10 am
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is actively repairing the Buffalo south breakwater, a vital structure for navigation in Buffalo Harbor that was severely damaged by winter weather in 2022 and 2023.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 10:10 am
The Niagara Wine Trail has increased its membership to 12 wineries.
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