Wed, Jan 21st 2026 06:50 pm
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 06:50 pm
After 18 months of research and planning, the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) has completed its community health assessment (CHA) and community health improvement plan (CHIP).
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 05:05 pm
Multi-Platinum, 13-time Grammy Award-winner John Legend today announced he is bringing "A Night of Songs & Stories" back - "just you and me, the piano, and the stories behind the songs" - to Shea's Buffalo Theatre on April 22.
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 01:45 pm
The newest member of the Aquarium of Niagara's penguin colony is making his public debut in honor of Penguin Awareness Day - and his arrival also brings a budding bird romance to Western New York.
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 01:35 pm
From signature pop music sounds to romantic ballads to 1980s hits and comedy gold, Fallsview Casino continues to add to its lineup of star-studded performances.
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 01:35 pm
Multi-Platinum rock legends Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms have joined forces yet again for an electrifying co-headlining summer tour. The bands behind signature hits "Run-Around" and "Hey Jealousy" have announced a 35-date run.
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 01:35 pm
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 01:35 pm
AP Gorny defies category. Across five decades, he has worked as printmaker, photographer, sculptor, bookmaker, and performer - his artist books reaching the Vatican Library and the Guggenheim. The story of how this artist built his international career from Buffalo roots is less examined.
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 01:35 pm
Niagara Community Action Program Inc. would like to extend its appreciation and thanks to Niagara Sheets LLC for a donation of $850, three boxes of new clothes for children, and six boxes of assorted toys for children to help needy families throughout Niagara County.
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 01:35 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski, on Tuesday, issued his yearly reminder to pistol permitholders to check their permits to see if they are due to recertify with the New York State Police.
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 01:25 pm
Dr. Scott F. McKay, of the Village of Lewiston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born in Niagara Falls on May 22, 1946, the son of the late Gordon and Evelyn (Howard) McKay.
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 10:25 am
Artpark & Company announces "Tori Amos: In Times Of Dragons Tour" at Artpark's Mainstage Theater in Lewiston at 7 p.m. Aug. 4, with special guest Bartees Strange.
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 09:40 am
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individuals are urged to give now so patients don't face delays in lifesaving care. The shortage is especially serious for platelets and types O, A negative and B negative blood.
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 09:40 am
Giving voice to thoughts on life, legacy and faith that have long ruminated in the recesses of her heart, Dove and ASCAP award-winning singer/songwriter Ginny Owens bows "Different Kind of Water" on Feb. 20. Her first new collection in three years, the EP was produced by Kyle Schonewill and features five selections all co-written by Owens.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 09:05 pm
Due to hazardous winter weather conditions, the City of Buffalo is keeping the Buffalo Skyway closed to all traffic overnight. The roadway first closed early Monday afternoon.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 02:50 pm
A mix of wintry weather is expected to impact the Buffalo area this week, with colder temperatures moving in across the Western and Central New York region.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 02:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced 17 New York state landmarks will be lit red, green and black tonight in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Dr. King's enduring message of nonviolence, hope, equality and justice.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:55 am
Internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum and award-winning artist, producer, musician and songwriter Charlie Puth has released his latest single "Beat Yourself Up," from his highly anticipated forthcoming studio album, "Whatever's Clever!", out March 27.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:50 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the New York State Community World Cup Grant program, a new statewide initiative that will support locally led public viewing events tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and help extend the excitement of the tournament to communities across New York.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:50 am
Two studies led by an opioid treatment program run by the University at Buffalo and UBMD Emergency Medicine have found that harm-reduction vending machines installed across New York state are well utilized and provide critical, lifesaving services to high-risk individuals who might not otherwise have access.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:35 am
The Lewiston Kiwanis club proudly welcomed two new members: Mike Weiss and Greg Mandeville. Pictured here, from left: Kiwanis members Dean Beltrano, Rob Nichols (sponsor) Weiss, Mandeville and Mark Briglio (sponsor).
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:30 am
State tax receipts totaled $85.8 billion through three quarters of the state fiscal year (SFY) 2025-26, $2.3 billion higher than estimates released in the Division of Budget's (DOB) mid-year update to the enacted budget financial plan.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:30 am
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper will hold a series of workshops for the public to learn more about the Scajaquada Creek Ecological Restoration Plan, meet the project team, and provide input on the best areas to implement restoration and resiliency projects in the watershed.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:30 am
Tops Friendly Markets is excited to announce its sixth annual contest celebrating Black History Month. This initiative offers students in grades 3-8 an opportunity to honor and celebrate African American individuals who inspire them.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:30 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced the makeup date for the first lifeguard qualifier of the year. The new date is 11 a.m. Jan. 24 at Hamburg High School, 4111 Legion Drive Hamburg. Testing is required for anyone wishing to work as a lifeguard at any New York state park.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:25 am
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:25 am
Mayor Sean Ryan announced he selected Dr. Eva M. Doyle as the City of Buffalo's first-ever "Martin Luther King, Jr. Citizen of the Year," a new annual honor established by the Ryan administration to mark Dr. King's birthday and recognize a Buffalonian whose life's work reflects King's enduring values of service, education, justice and community leadership.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:05 am
New York state recently announced more than $37 million in grants to support 29 water quality and climate resiliency projects in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Region 9.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 10:50 am
The Buffalo Bills announced that Sean McDermott has been relieved of his duties as head coach.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 08:45 am
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns announced the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is preparing to launch the first phase of a new, modernized technology system designed to improve customer service and streamline operations for both residents and DMV staff in February.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 08:35 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday updated New Yorkers on the state's preparations ahead of lake-effect snow set to impact areas east of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario through at least Tuesday night.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 04:50 pm
To kick off the new year, more than 45,000 students gathered at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, for Passion 2026, uniting in worship and prayer and inviting Jesus to meet them there.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 04:45 pm
M&T Bank, the "Official Bank of the Buffalo Bills," has commissioned a massive "Billieve Together" snow sculpture built outside its Delaware Sheridan branch in Kenmore (3637 Delaware Ave). M&T engaged local artist Eric Jones to create a 7-foot-by-20-foot snow sculpture encouraging fans to "Billieve" in their Buffalo Bills before the Divisional Round playoff game Saturday.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 04:45 pm
When the calendar flips to a new year, many of us aim to use this blank slate as the time to (finally) lose weight, drink less alcohol, hit the gym regularly or generally adopt healthier habits. When making such resolutions or goals, it's easy to overlook a crucial part of our overall health: the mouth.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 01:30 pm
A senior girls' basketball captain from Grand Island High School is playing in her last winter season. Rebekah Dolan is a four-sport varsity athlete balancing soccer, flag football, basketball and football.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 01:15 pm
In response to the heavy snowstorm on Jan. 15, members of Niagara Gospel Mission's RECON discipleship program stepped out in service, voluntarily assisting two local churches with snow removal efforts.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 01:15 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health has received confirmation of two positive rabies cases involving raccoons in the towns of Cambria and Hartland. Samples were submitted to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center on Jan. 14, and positive results were confirmed Jan. 15.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 01:15 pm
The Greater Niagara Fishing Expo, returning to the Niagara Falls Convention Center from Feb. 19-22, is proud to announce a meaningful partnership with Catching Dreams Charters, a nonprofit organization dedicated to giving children battling pediatric cancer, and their families, the opportunity to escape the challenges of treatment and enjoy a therapeutic day on the water.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 09:20 am
As winter illnesses like colds, flu or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) surge, it's important for people to know where to go for care.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 09:20 am
Mayor Sean Ryan on Thursday praised the City of Buffalo's Department of Public Works for its coordinated and effective response to the first significant snowstorm of 2026, citing preparation, round-the-clock work by crews, and a renewed focus on delivering core city services residents depend on.
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