Mon, Apr 15th 2024 11:15 am
Registrations for the 30th annual Nancy Price Memorial Run are underway, with the race date set for May 10 this year.
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Fri, Apr 12th 2024 12:05 pm
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced more than $21 million in Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) funding to support construction, renovation and maintenance of marinas and other boating facilities for outdoor recreation and waterway access, including more than $600,000 to the state of New York.
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Fri, Apr 12th 2024 09:35 am
The smelt are in!
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Wed, Apr 10th 2024 11:05 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is inviting the public to learn more about the status of Lake Erie and Upper Niagara River fisheries at a public meeting from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at Woodlawn Beach State Park's lodge in Blasdell.
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Fri, Apr 5th 2024 07:00 am
Another golf season is upon us, and the Historical Association of Lewiston is pleased to kick it off with the third annual Col. Bruce Sutherland Golf Tournament.
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Wed, Apr 3rd 2024 06:50 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the rosters for the 18th Scotty Bowman Showcase Presented by AMR. The event will take place Friday, April 12, at KeyBank Center.
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Wed, Apr 3rd 2024 06:50 pm
Victoria Smith has been named Miss Ransomville for the 2024 racing season.
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Thu, Mar 28th 2024 06:30 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation reminds boaters of the dangers of cold water if venturing out this spring for recreation or to view the rare total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. OPRHP recommends to boaters and paddlers that, even in the first few weeks of spring, the water is still very cold, and precautions should be taken.
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Thu, Mar 28th 2024 10:25 am
Reddy Bikeshare, in partnership with Independent Health, kicks off its ninth season of providing affordable access to bikes and e-bikes just in time for the week of the solar eclipse - an event projected to draw tens of thousands of visitors to Buffalo and Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Mar 28th 2024 08:50 am
The Niagara Falls Bocce Club's new season will begin Wednesday, May 15.
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Wed, Mar 27th 2024 04:25 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced a new online resource both for new hunters and organizations offering mentored hunting opportunities. It said this tool will connect novices with experienced hunters who will help them develop the skills needed to be safe and successful when afield.
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Wed, Mar 27th 2024 11:15 am
Edward Waller has been elected president for 2024 of the Niagara Frontier Golf Club, a private golf club on Lake Road in the Village of Youngstown.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2024 11:45 am
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) announced the fishing pier at the base of the Robert Moses Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant will open for the season on Saturday, March 30.
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2024 12:20 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos reminded New Yorkers of the April 1 start of the trout fishing season, a spring tradition bolstered by DEC's extensive stocking program and New York's world-renowned wild trout fisheries.
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Wed, Mar 20th 2024 09:50 am
Northtown Center at Amherst will serve as the site for the inaugural Jeff Sauer International Deaf Hockey Series to be held April 11-14.
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Tue, Mar 19th 2024 01:30 pm
The lights at Sahlen Field will never shine brighter than for three games in 2024 when the Buffalo Bisons take the field as Luces de Buffalo, a new alternate team identity developed in conjunction with the Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY to celebrate the history of and bring awareness to the many amazing Hispanic and Latino cultures living and thriving in Western New York.
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Tue, Mar 19th 2024 11:30 am
Brianna's Law was named after Brianna Lieneck, an 11-year-old Long Island girl who was killed in a 2005 boating accident.
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Sat, Mar 16th 2024 07:00 am
The 2024 Easter egg trail and activities, presented by the Grand Island Recreation Department, Grand Island Memorial Library and Miracle League of WNY, will take place from 9-11:30 a.m. Friday, March 29.
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Mon, Mar 11th 2024 03:00 pm
The Niagara Falls Americans of the PGCBL are ready for their inaugural season at Sal Maglie Stadium this summer.
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Fri, Mar 8th 2024 08:30 am
Lewiston Dance Center continues to give back through its annual giving tree, with a donation to Heart, Love & Soul, a nonprofit hunger-relief and social services agency in Niagara Falls dedicated to nourishing people in need - body, mind and soul - in partnership with others.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2024 09:35 am
Clean out your garage and donate your used/excess sports gear: Lewiston-Porter Youth Football & Cheer is partnering with Leveling the Playing Field to run a used gear collection drive. Consider dropping off your new or unused equipment to support kids in Western New York practice and play the sports they love!
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Mon, Feb 19th 2024 06:55 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced two free snowmobile weekends for all out-of-state and Canadian snowmobilers to rev their engines. This year's events will occur March 1-3 and now March 8-10, encouraging out-of-state visitors to come ride the 10,500 miles of snowmobile trails in New York state.
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Fri, Feb 16th 2024 04:10 pm
Ransomville's Steve Lewis Jr. will be returning to the ARCA Menards Series in 2024, including the season-opener at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 16.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2024 09:25 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos today invited the public to visit the DEC Bureau of Fisheries' angler outreach programs at the upcoming Greater Niagara Fishing and Outdoor Expo. The event runs from Feb. 15-18 at the Niagara Falls Conference Center.
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Mon, Feb 5th 2024 04:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the six designated 2024 "Free Fishing Days" in New York will take place on: Feb. 17-18 (Presidents' Day weekend), June 29-30, Sept. 28 (National Hunting and Fishing Day) and Nov. 11 (Veterans Day). During these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for freshwater fishing on New York's waters.
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Mon, Feb 5th 2024 10:05 am
Ransomville Speedway hosted a drivers registration meeting for both the Friday night stock car program and Thursday night go-kart program on Saturday at the Ransomville Firehall.
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Fri, Feb 2nd 2024 04:50 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced that, by Aug. 1, the paper used for state sporting licenses and carcass tags will change from special stock synthetic paper to plain paper.
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Thu, Feb 1st 2024 09:30 pm
Ten students from Niagara University's College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management will see what goes into organizing one of the world's largest sporting events as they work behind the scenes at Super Bowl LVIII for a one-of-a-kind experiential learning opportunity.
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Mon, Jan 22nd 2024 10:35 am
Ransomville Speedway will be hosting a drivers registration meeting for both the Friday night stock car program and Thursday night go-kart program on Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Ransomville Firehall, 2521 Youngstown-Lockport Road.
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Mon, Jan 15th 2024 01:20 pm
The 2024 schedule for the Friday night racing program at the Ransomville Speedway was released, and the schedule is filled with exciting events throughout the season.
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Thu, Jan 11th 2024 08:15 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced Joe Leber was named the recipient of the 2024 J. Michael Duffett Memorial Award, presented each year to the coach whose contributions to amateur hockey in Western New York "best exemplify the knowledge, teaching, love of the game and gentle humanity of Mike."
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Tue, Jan 2nd 2024 01:10 pm
As we begin a new year, many of us will be setting new goals and resolutions. One of the most popular resolutions is to get fit and healthy - and to achieve this, many people will be joining a gym or renewing their gym membership. The New York State Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection shares practical tips to help guide New Yorkers on what they need to know before signing up or a renewing a health club or gym membership.
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Tue, Dec 26th 2023 10:55 am
The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) is reminding snowmobilers to ride responsibly and put safety first as they enjoy New York state's outstanding snowmobiling opportunities.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2023 11:25 am
Ransomville Speedway celebrated the 2023 season at the annual awards banquet on Friday night at the Lewiston No. 2 firehall. Donna Eick catered the banquet, and the event was emceed by Ransomville Speedway announcers Steven Petty and Jay Trainer.
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Mon, Nov 20th 2023 03:00 pm
Opening day of regular season deer hunting was Nov. 18 in most areas of Western and Central New York. Hunting will stir the deer population, which is already active due to mating season. AAA is warning motorists to buckle up, be extra cautious on the roads, and scan for deer and other animals.
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Wed, Nov 8th 2023 05:15 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced the team will expand its partnership with Hasek's Heroes to include it in the organization's "Learn to Play" program.
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Wed, Nov 1st 2023 06:25 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo will begin accepting applications for the 2024 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds competitive grant process on Nov. 6. The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. Dec. 1.
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Tue, Oct 31st 2023 01:10 pm
As the Buffalo Bills play in Cincinnati for the first time since Damar Hamlin's collapse, fans will be learning the lifesaving skills of Hands-Only CPR during the CycleNation event sponsored by the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 12:45 pm
The 2023 season has officially concluded for the SANY New York/Burris Racing go-kart program at the Ransomville Speedway, with the annual awards banquet on Sunday afternoon at the Ransomville Firehall.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 03:55 pm
The Oxy Aquatic Center at Niagara University was abuzz with excited swimmers and families this past Friday, Oct. 13, for the season opener dual swim meet against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. The Bonnies are a long-time "Little Three" rival of the Purple Eagles.
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