Mon, Jan 5th 2026 12:10 pm
If you're struggling to part ways with your Christmas tree, consider this: More than one-third (35%) of U.S. home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January. With this post-holiday fire hazard in mind, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is strongly encouraging prompt removal of Christmas trees after the holiday season.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 12:10 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara's board of directors unanimously voted to name Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Anne Reif as interim president and CEO, effective Jan. 17. Reif brings more than 45 years of experience to the Y, with six of those in her current COO role.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 10:30 am
The Grand Island Lions, in conjunction with the Grand Island Central School District, KidSight USA and Lions S.E.E. program, will perform vision screenings in the public schools and St. Stephen's from Jan. 12-16. It's expected nearly 750 pre-K to second-grade children will be screened. They will be joined by a team of experienced screeners from other Lions Club chapters in the area.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 10:15 am
The Buffalo Bills are headed to Jacksonville, Florida, to take on the Jaguars in the NFL Wild Card round. The game will take place at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, at EverBank Stadium.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 10:05 am
Janet J. Hallahan passed away Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, New York.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 09:50 am
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.81, down 2 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.06. The New York state average is $3.03, down 2 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.13.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 09:45 am
The red, white and blue patriotic ball drop at Times Square on New Year's Eve kicked off America's 250th birthday celebrations - and is fueling a major travel trend for 2026 centered on historic sites and immersive experiences.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 09:45 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston welcomes Gregory Gerstung to lead its next program, titled, "By Trolley To Olcott." This presentation will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 09:25 am
Jon Hamm, one of Hollywood's most talented and versatile actors, will host the 15th annual "NFL Honors" presented by Invisalign, an Align Technology brand, on Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 09:25 am
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced two teenagers have been sentenced for their involvement in a shooting in Buffalo's Schiller Park neighborhood that resulted in the death of a 3-year-old boy and injured his sister.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 09:15 am
The following is the schedule of sites, dates and times for the National Football League's "Wild Card Weekend," powered by Verizon, Jan. 10-12 (all times ET).
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Fri, Jan 2nd 2026 11:00 pm
Marvel Television has released an all-new trailer and stills for its upcoming series "Wonder Man."
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Fri, Jan 2nd 2026 01:30 pm
Recently elected Town of Lewiston officials were sworn into office during a ceremony held Jan. 1 at Town Hall.
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Fri, Jan 2nd 2026 01:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a special election to fill the vacancies in the 47th and 61st Senate districts, and the 36th Assembly District, will be held Tuesday, Feb. 3. The vacancies were created by the resignations of former State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, former State Sen. Sean Ryan, and former Assembly member Zohran Mamdani, respectively.
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Thu, Jan 1st 2026 07:00 am
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Wed, Dec 31st 2025 12:30 pm
ABC and Dick Clark Productions (DCP), the world's largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming, announced that legend Diana Ross will illuminate Times Square and usher in the new year with a dazzling live performance as the 2026 headliner for "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest."
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Wed, Dec 31st 2025 12:25 pm
"New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash" will air live Wednesday, Dec. 31 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT, 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
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Wed, Dec 31st 2025 12:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the new year will bring new affordable health care laws. Effective Jan. 1, 2026, health insurers will be required to cover medically necessary EpiPens and cap out-of-pocket costs at $100 per year, breast cancer screening and imaging, and the cost of scalp cooling systems to reduce hair loss during chemotherapy.
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Tue, Dec 30th 2025 06:20 pm
On Monday, during a high-wind event, a portion of the front façade at Coppins Service Center was blown to the ground. Lewiston Fire Co. No. 1 was quickly on scene, at 550 Center St., to mitigate damage and prevent any further problems.
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Tue, Dec 30th 2025 06:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today reminded New Yorkers to remain cautious while traveling this week, as severe winter weather conditions and lake-effect snow will continue impacting the state. Lake-effect snow off the shores of lakes Erie and Ontario is expected to fall until Saturday, and while winds are expected to continue subsiding, blowing snow that creates hazardous driving conditions remains a concern, especially during New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
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Tue, Dec 30th 2025 03:40 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the Skyway (State Route 5) in the City of Buffalo has reopened to traffic.
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Tue, Dec 30th 2025 03:40 pm
Today, New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced he has sent a letter of resignation to New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, ending his tenure as a New York state senator effective Dec. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 04:40 pm
National Grid has deployed more than 3,300 line, tree, and public safety specialists to assess damage, clean up debris and restore power to customers caused by the ongoing severe winter storm forecasted to affect upstate New York through Wednesday.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 04:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today expanded New York's state of emergency statewide, as an intense winter storm continues to impact much of upstate New York. Following periods of ice and rain throughout the state during the overnight hours, a long-duration lake-effect snow system moved into the state Monday morning, with winds as high as 70 mph in Western New York causing whiteout conditions.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 04:00 pm
James V. Glynn, 91, chairman and CEO of Niagara Falls-based Maid of the Mist Corp., passed away on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at home following a lengthy illness.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 01:30 pm
One of Lewiston's oldest businesses was damaged Monday morning.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 12:00 pm
Even though the $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot drawing held on Christmas Eve was won in Arkansas, ticket sales leading up to the drawing generated more than $79 million combined for New York's public schools and Lottery retailers.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 12:00 pm
AAA Western and Central New York encourages motorists to be extra vigilant this holiday season and to celebrate responsibly. New Year's Eve festivities can be tempting, and AAA urges drivers not to drink and drive. AAA reminds partygoers to plan ahead with a designated driver, ride sharing, or overnight accommodations.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 11:55 am
Women United of Greater Niagara proudly announces the success of "Essentials: The Hygiene Project," held in November to benefit Niagara Gospel Mission and Mount St. Mary's Neighborhood Health Center.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 11:50 am
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 11:50 am
Helping to bring holiday joy to residents of the Ransomville Heritage Manor, members of the Youngstown Lions Club were joined Dec. 11 by Niagara County Legislator Irene Myers and Niagara County Sheriff Mike Filicetti, along with Santa Claus and Youngstown Lions Club Past President Millie the Elf.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 11:30 am
National Grid is increasing staffing and extending evening and overnight work shifts as the company prepares for a severe weather system that is anticipated to begin Sunday evening and continue through Tuesday morning across upstate New York.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 11:30 am
A mix of high winds and wintry weather is in the forecast. AAA is prioritizing roadside requests and suspending long tows over 30 miles during the storm to assist those stranded amid treacherous weather conditions.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 11:00 am
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz has issued a travel advisory for Erie County beginning at 11 a.m. today, Monday Dec. 29.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 08:00 am
The arrival of a new year is a time of celebration for people across the globe. It's customary to mark the occasion with fireworks, countdowns and champagne. For those who indulge a little too much on New Year's Eve or stay up well past midnight, Jan. 1 may be a day to recuperate. But spending New Year's Day with Mother Nature is a great way to enjoy the first few hours of a new year.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 08:00 am
Grand Island land that was once earmarked for an Amazon distribution center is now in the hands of the Seneca Nation, and the town is facing a lawsuit alleging its warehouse law violates the property rights of the land's donor, Acquest Development.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 08:00 am
A new holiday tradition debuted last week in the Town of Niagara, with the first Santa neighborhood drive.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 08:00 am
Children and families gathered Saturday at DiMino's Lewiston Tops for a celebration honoring this year's Lewiston Sentinel holiday coloring contest. Awardees include:
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 08:00 am
Destination Niagara USA is excited to announce the return of the annual "Family Fun New Year's Eve Celebration," set to take place from 5-10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at the Niagara Falls Convention Center.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 07:55 am
The annual Grand Island Lions Christmas Party was held at the Buffalo Launch Club and was well attended by Lions and their significant others.
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