Thu, Sep 25th 2025 03:30 am
Niagara University Theatre is proud to announce its participation in the 2025 nationwide reading of "ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence" at 7 p.m. Oct. 6 in the Leary Theatre.
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 03:30 am
The Town of Wheatfield Lions Club invites seniors to come to its clubhouse at 6535 Ward Road (next door to the American Legion) for a free pancakes and sausage breakfast (including coffee, orange juice, and milk) from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 26.
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 02:55 am
Bruce Wojick & The Struggle are celebrating the release of their new album, "The Hard Way," at the Ninth Ward at Babeville, 341 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3.
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 02:55 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul directed that flags on all state government buildings be lowered in honor of Nigel K. Barnett, a New York State Police sergeant and Troop K Station commander, who tragically passed away on Sept. 16. Flags will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Thursday, Sept. 25.
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 02:55 am
Empire State Development (ESD) announced the completed restoration of the Buffalo Museum of Science (BMS) historic north façade. The project includes the restoration of the original formal staircase, plazas, sidewalks and curbing of the 100,000-square-foot Esenwein and Johnson-designed building, which opened in 1929.
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 02:55 am
The Niagara County Department of Health, in partnership with the Niagara County Office for the Aging, is offering a free chronic pain self-management workshop. Attendees will meet from 9:30 a.m. to noon for six consecutive Mondays, Oct. 20 through Nov. 24, at the North Tonawanda Library, 505 Meadow Drive..
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 02:55 am
Women United will host a compelling and inspiring evening with Mary Brennan-Taylor, vice president of programs at the YWCA of the Niagara Frontier, as she shares her personal connection to Alice Stokes Paul, a leader in the women's suffrage movement.
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 02:55 am
The New York State Liquor Authority announced updated guidance clarifying that a wide range of adult-oriented recreational businesses are eligible to apply for on-premises liquor licenses. The action is part of Gov. Kathy Hochul's broader effort directing state agencies to review outdated laws, rules and policies to support modernization and economic growth.
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 02:55 am
Univera Healthcare has announced the promotion of Dave Kurpiewski to director of account management and retention. In this role, Kurpiewski will lead strategy and service for both small and large group commercial accounts.
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 02:55 am
The Burchfield Penney Art Center announces the return of its premier live auction, "(716)ART," from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22.
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 02:55 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced small game hunting and furbearer trapping seasons for the 2025-26 license year are now open or will open soon across New York.
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 02:55 am
Nearly 400 people from across Western New York and beyond gathered Saturday at Niagara Falls High School for the 12th annual Veterans Appreciation Day, hosted by Hands Healing Heroes. Veterans and their families - some traveling more than two hours to attend - were treated to an afternoon of live entertainment, raffles, entrance gifts, and a hearty home-cooked meal - all free of charge, including haircuts and massages for the veterans.
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Wed, Sep 24th 2025 09:40 am
With five shows underway on his 2025 "Free The Machine Tour," Eric Church is expanding his run into 2026 with 24 new dates, kicking off Jan. 22-23 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
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Wed, Sep 24th 2025 08:25 am
The WNY Women's Foundation will present "What She's Made Of 2025." The morning event will feature keynote speaker Kweilin Ellingrud, a senior partner at leading global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company. McKinsey's comprehensive studies, like "Women in the Workplace," provide actionable insights to help guide business decisions across corporate America.
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Tue, Sep 23rd 2025 08:35 pm
Unwrap the ultimate holiday event this season with the return of fan-favorite elves in "Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol," a brand-new Christmas special that will reach families everywhere across Disney+, Disney Channel, ABC and Freeform.
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Tue, Sep 23rd 2025 08:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the 16 semifinalists for the 11th annual 43North startup competition - one of the nation's most prominent contests for early-stage companies. These semifinalists will converge in Buffalo on Oct. 16 to pitch their game-changing ideas, competing for one of five $1 million investments and the chance to scale their businesses in one of the nation's fastest-growing startup ecosystems.
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Tue, Sep 23rd 2025 04:00 pm
The Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus announced the fifth annual Food as Medicine Symposium will take place on Oct. 23-25 at the UB Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
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Tue, Sep 23rd 2025 04:00 pm
The Child Advocacy Center of Niagara (CAC), a service of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC), in collaboration with the Niagara County Family Violence Intervention Project, announces its 25th annual Safe at Home: Seeking Solutions to End Family Violence Conference, taking place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 04:45 pm
Independent Living of Niagara County (ILNC), part of the WNY Independent Living Inc. family of agencies, invites the community to join its annual fundraiser, "Cornhole for a Cause," on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Christ Community Church, 140 Genesee St., Lockport.
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 04:45 pm
Health care institutions across New York have accelerated equipment investments since the pandemic, with the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) facilitating tax-exempt lease transactions totaling $318 million since 2020 through its specialized tax-exempt equipment leasing program (TELP). Many institutions are returning to TELP for repeat transactions, signaling continued investment in critical upgrades.
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 04:15 pm
As her character, Noor, was stealing secrets from the Iranian U.N. office, Arienne Mandi was stealing scenes from her more-well-known co-stars on season two of the hit Netflix series "The Night Agent."
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 02:15 pm
St. Martin Lutheran Church, located at 322 Old Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda, is hosting the 22nd annual Chiavetta's Chicken BBQ from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, benefitting Sweet Buffalo Rocks.
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 02:10 pm
As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now.
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 01:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul visited the Town of Tonawanda Police Department on Monday to highlight more than $19 million in state investments that are modernizing law enforcement technology and equipment across Western New York's police agencies.
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 01:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the 2025 World Canals Conference has commenced in Buffalo, during the Erie Canal's bicentennial year. Bringing an international audience together of canal enthusiasts, historians and waterway experts, the group will celebrate and discuss the rich history and future of canal systems worldwide, with a special focus on New York state's iconic Erie Canal.
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 01:45 pm
The New York Power Authority is ranked in the top 10 of all utility companies on Forbes Magazine's list of America's Best Employers for Company Culture 2025. NYPA achieved an impressive ranking, securing the No. 7 position among 28 utility companies, and earning the No. 293 spot overall out of the 600 companies featured on the list.
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 01:45 pm
SUNY Niagara announced two distinguished members of its community have been recognized by the New York Community College trustees for statewide honors.
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 01:05 pm
An industry veteran with deep maritime experience has been appointed Maid of the Mist vice president of operations. Capt. Joe Curtis is overseeing a crew of maritime engineers, captains and mates, deckhands, guest services, and retail associates who operate one of North America's longest continuously operating tourist attractions.
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 12:10 pm
A new AAA analysis of five years of government crash data shows a slight drop in child fatalities, but a troubling trend persists: Child safety and booster seat use declines after a child turns 3, despite the continued need for these safety devices. This is alarming, given that nearly 100,000 children were injured in car crashes in 2023 alone, according to AAA's analysis.
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 12:10 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton urges all New Yorkers to exercise extra caution before any outdoor burning.
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 12:10 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton, New York State Attorney General Letitia James, and the Buffalo Sewer Authority (BSA) recently announced an agreement to significantly improve water quality along the Niagara River and its tributaries.
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 12:05 pm
On Friday at Niagara Gospel Mission, many local church leaders gathered for a special event, "The Church is Our Foundation," a gathering of prayer, vision and fellowship as the team at the mission prepares for the exciting next chapter of ministry.
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 12:05 pm
As the Niagara History Center commemorates the bicentennial of the Erie Canal, a new temporary exhibit has gone up in the Changing Exhibit Room in the Outwater House at 215 Niagara St., Lockport. This exhibit, titled "The Haudenosaunee and the Erie Canal: Dispossession and Displacement," shows how the idea and construction of the Erie Canal impacted the Indigenous people of New York.
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 11:50 am
Neglia Ballet's "The Nutcracker," set to Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score performed by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, returns to Shea's Buffalo Theatre for its 16th presentation of this beloved holiday classic.
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 11:50 am
Worship collective Influence Music has announced the release of its eighth album, "One True God," available now.
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 11:50 am
Louisiana-based collective LO Worship has released its first full-length live album, "Songs for the Anxious Heart," via Integrity Music.
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 10:20 am
Legendary comedian Jeff Dunham announced a stop on his "Artificial Intelligence" tour at KeyBank Center, taking place Feb. 14, 2026.
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 10:20 am
The Niagara County Department of Health, in partnership with the Niagara County Office for the Aging, is offering a free diabetes self-management workshop. The workshop will meet one day a week on Mondays, from 1-3:30 p.m., for six weeks (Oct. 20 through Nov. 24) at the North Tonawanda Library, 505 Meadow Drive.
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 07:00 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 41st annual Lewiston Harvest & Hops Festival, returning to the historic Village of Lewiston on Saturday, Sept. 27 (10 a.m.-7 p.m.) and Sunday, Sept. 28 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.).
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 07:00 am
The New York Power Authority (NYPA), in collaboration with the Niagara County Federation of Conservation Clubs (NCFCC), will host the Niagara Power Vista's 40th annual Wildlife Festival on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine, in Lewiston.
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