Thu, Mar 12th 2026 05:35 pm
Mayor Sean Ryan announced the City of Buffalo is actively recruiting lifeguards for the 2026 summer season, and encouraging residents of all ages to apply as Buffalo works to expand swimming opportunities and aquatic programming at public pools this summer.
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Thu, Mar 12th 2026 05:35 pm
Mayor Sean Ryan has sent a letter to the New York State Department of Transportation requesting the City of Buffalo be designated as the lead agency for the next phase of the Scajaquada corridor project.
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Thu, Mar 12th 2026 05:30 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center and Broadway presenting partner Albert Nocciolino are proud to announce the Five Star Bank 2026-27 Broadway season at Shea's Buffalo Theatre, which includes: "Buena Vista Social Club," "Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen," "The Great Gatsby," "The Sound of Music," "Death Becomes Her," "Harry Potter and The Cursed Child" and "Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical."
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Thu, Mar 12th 2026 11:55 am
Destination Niagara USA, the destination marketing organization for Niagara County, is seeking nominations for the fourth annual Tourism Employee Spotlight Awards.
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Thu, Mar 12th 2026 11:45 am
Rosina Food Products, the authentic Italian family business behind America's No. 1 frozen meatballs and frozen pasta products, celebrated National Meatball Day the way it knows best: By feeding people and investing in the community it has called home for 63 years.
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Thu, Mar 12th 2026 11:45 am
The Mental Health Association in Niagara County is having its annual meat raffle fundraiser on Saturday, March 21, at St. Johnsburg Firehall, 7165 Ward Road, North Tonawanda. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., with the first draw at 6:30 p.m. The meat raffle is the agency's main fundraiser.
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Thu, Mar 12th 2026 11:45 am
New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) have unveiled a new "My Account" dashboard that customers can access on a computer, tablet or other smart device. The goal of the redesign is to provide customers with as much information as possible, with a simple view, and to help customers understand their bills.
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Thu, Mar 12th 2026 11:45 am
Niagara County Legislator Christopher McKimmie will host his next "Coffee with Chris" at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at Grace Lutheran Church, 736 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Mar 12th 2026 11:05 am
Six Flags Entertainment Corp., the parent company of Six Flags Darien Lake, today announced a new strategic partnership with football legend and champion Travis Kelce, who will serve as a brand ambassador for North America's largest regional amusement park operator.
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Thu, Mar 12th 2026 11:05 am
Salivary glands are essential for everyday human functions - speaking, swallowing, tasting and protecting the mouth - yet they do not fully recover once they are significantly damaged.
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Thu, Mar 12th 2026 11:00 am
Niagara County Legislator Shawn Foti reminds residents that the county has begun accepting reservations for picnic shelters in county parks for this summer. The county operates five parks: Krull, Oppenheim, Royalton Ravine, West Canal Marina and Burmaster at Bond Lake. Boaters can also reserve boat slips at West Canal Marina.
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Thu, Mar 12th 2026 11:00 am
During National Nutrition Month, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) reminds older New Yorkers and caregivers of the many state and local programs available to support overall health and wellness, particularly nutritional health for individuals age 60 and over.
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Thu, Mar 12th 2026 11:00 am
The Buffalo Niagara Builders Association (BNBA) today warned that the state's current energy policies under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) and related electrification mandates risk significantly increasing the cost of building and owning a home, further worsening New York's housing affordability crisis.
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Wed, Mar 11th 2026 09:05 pm
Rose Byrne, Nicole Kidman, Jimmy Kimmel, Delroy Lindo, Ewan McGregor, Wagner Moura, Pedro Pascal, Bill Pullman, Lewis Pullman, Channing Tatum and Sigourney Weaver will present at the 98th Oscars, executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan announced. Matt Berry will serve as the announcer for this year's show.
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Wed, Mar 11th 2026 09:05 pm
The University at Buffalo and Broadview Federal Credit Union have announced a long-term, multi-tiered partnership that includes naming rights for the Bulls football stadium, basketball arena and an "athletics village," as well as funding for student scholarships and UB's student emergency fund.
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Wed, Mar 11th 2026 09:05 pm
The Niagara History Center is happy to announce the return of its April lecture series held at the Historic Palace Theater, 2 East Ave. 2026 is the semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary, of the founding of the United States of America, when the founding fathers put pen to paper to officially declare their independence from Great Britain.
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Wed, Mar 11th 2026 09:05 pm
The Niagara History Center is happy to announce the return or its annual fundraising dinner at the famous Shamus Restaurant at 98 West Ave., Lockport. This delicious event will take place from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 14. Enjoy local favorites with a special Irish flare with your fellow members of the Niagara County and Western New York community.
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Wed, Mar 11th 2026 09:05 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance encourages eligible New Yorkers to take advantage of its free taxpayer assistance program. During a scheduled session, Tax Department representatives will guide taxpayers through free tax preparation software step-by-step as they complete and file their own tax return.
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Wed, Mar 11th 2026 09:05 pm
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Wed, Mar 11th 2026 09:05 pm
New York Sea Grant announced the 2026 Upstate New York Seafood Summit will be held from 1-4 p.m. April 9 at the Oswego Public Library.
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Wed, Mar 11th 2026 09:05 pm
Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced law enforcement agencies throughout Niagara County will participate in a coordinated statewide initiative aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of impaired driving and enhancing roadway safety during St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
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Wed, Mar 11th 2026 09:40 am
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Wed, Mar 11th 2026 07:00 am
Imagine you're crossing the street when everything goes dark. When you come to, you're lying in the road, in pain, unsure what happened - except for the red taillights disappearing into the night. No driver. No help. No one calling 911.
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Tue, Mar 10th 2026 11:20 pm
Niagara History Center is happy to announce the return of its "Free Family Nights" at the museum complex at 215 Niagara St., Lockport. "Local Fossils & Dino Hunter" will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24.
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Tue, Mar 10th 2026 11:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul directed flags on all state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, March 11, in honor of political strategist and former New York City Council member Ronnie Eldridge.
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Tue, Mar 10th 2026 11:20 pm
Misty City Music Festival returns to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Sept. 18-20, expanding into a three-day country music celebration at the Fallsview Resort & Casino event grounds. Following a successful debut year, the festival is doubling down on its country roots with a lineup led by legendary country duo Brooks & Dunn and fan-favorite Jon Pardi.
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Tue, Mar 10th 2026 11:20 pm
Executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan announced the lineup of talent set to perform at the 98th Oscars. Hosted by Conan O'Brien, "The Oscars" will air live on ABC and stream live on Hulu Sunday, March 15 (7 p.m. EDT), with the official live red carpet show airing at 6:30 p.m.
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Tue, Mar 10th 2026 11:15 pm
Town of Newfane Supervisor John Syracuse announced a sewer main break first identified on March 3 has been successfully contained.
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Tue, Mar 10th 2026 11:15 pm
Adding some fun to a friendly rivalry between the U.S. and Canada men's hockey teams, Jim Diodati, the mayor of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Robert Restaino, mayor of Niagara Falls, New York, placed a wager on the 2026 Olympic gold medal game.
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Tue, Mar 10th 2026 11:15 pm
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo will mark its 180th anniversary at a "Night of Distinction," recognizing leaders whose vision continues to shape health care in Western New York.
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Tue, Mar 10th 2026 11:15 pm
Leaders from retail, digital commerce and academia will connect with experts in the University at Buffalo School of Management at a conference to examine how artificial intelligence is changing how brands reach customers, analyze data and make decisions.
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Tue, Mar 10th 2026 11:10 pm
The Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund for the Arts is accepting grant applications for its 2026 granting cycle.
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Tue, Mar 10th 2026 11:10 pm
7th annual Risk tournament & raffle for Second Chance Boxer Rescue is coming to the Casual Dragon Games starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 21, with $7,000 in prizes to be raffled off and over $400 in prizes for the tournament final table. All proceeds will go to Second Chance Boxer Rescue.
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Tue, Mar 10th 2026 12:25 pm
Registration is now open for Old Fort Niagara's 300th anniversary history symposium: "Politics, Trade and Diplomacy on the New York Frontier." The event will be held Saturday, April 25, at the Fort Niagara Officers Club adjacent to the Old Fort. Hours for the program are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Mon, Mar 9th 2026 03:00 pm
Due to the allocation of resources to ongoing operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2026 "Thunder of Niagara" air show.
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Mon, Mar 9th 2026 12:05 pm
A new exhibition of Latinx painting that explores contemporary artists' innovations and interventions is now open to the public, on the third floor of the Gundlach Building, at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum. This established tradition of painting, on a variety of themes and in various mediums, reveals the diversity and expansiveness of the art form; presented in the timeliest fashion.
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Mon, Mar 9th 2026 11:50 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York State Police and local law enforcement patrols will be increased through St. Patrick's Day to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving. This annual traffic safety enforcement period began Monday, March 9, and runs through Tuesday, March 17.
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Mon, Mar 9th 2026 11:50 am
Following the success of "Glow-N-Fire" in 2025, which won the Pollstar Family Show of the Year award, "Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live" is thrilled to continue the momentum into 2026 by introducing an all-new truck to the tour: Rhinomite - the dynamite rhino-themed truck.
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Mon, Mar 9th 2026 11:50 am
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Mon, Mar 9th 2026 11:50 am
Join the Lewiston Council on the Arts for a special screening of "La Notte," a 1961 drama film written and directed by Michelangelo Antonioni and starring Marcello Mastroianni, Jeanne Moreau and Monica Vitti.
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