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Jun. 26th, 2026 12:50 pm
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University welcomed members, friends, and the wider Western New York community to "Party on the Portico" on Thursday. CAM's annual summer celebration was set against the backdrop of the museum's iconic portico and current summer exhibitions. It brought together art, music, conversation, and community in one of CAM's most anticipated annual traditions.
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Jun. 26th, 2026 11:55 am
M&T Bank has introduced the "Meet Me Downtown" initiative, a collaborative effort bringing together public, private and nonprofit partners to strengthen the vibrancy of downtown Buffalo.
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Jun. 26th, 2026 11:55 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced a "Free Fishing Weekend" will take place June 27-28 as part of six designated "Free Fishing Days" that take place each year in New York. During these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for freshwater fishing on state waters.
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Jun. 26th, 2026 11:55 am
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Jun. 26th, 2026 11:55 am
Niagara Hospice is looking forward to the 13th annual Hospice Gran Fondo bike ride, taking place Aug. 1. "Gran Fondo" originates in Italy, where long-distance bike rides are followed by large celebrations. The event starts and ends at the Niagara Hospice campus, located at 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport.
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Jun. 26th, 2026 8:00 am
Lumberjack's Waterfront Patio Grill is just different.
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Jun. 26th, 2026 8:00 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, along with licensed concession partner Delaware North, recently celebrated the opening of two new attractions in the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Welcome Center in Niagara Falls State Park. "Voices of the Falls" and "Above the Roar" invite visitors to experience Niagara Falls through diverse perspectives and cutting-edge technology.
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Jun. 26th, 2026 7:00 am
Niagara Falls High School Class of 1964 is having an 80th birthday party and reunion! It will be held from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at the LaSalle Yacht Club on Buffalo Avenue with dinner, mingling and music. On Friday, there will be a tour of the old NFHS building on Portage Road and Pine Avenue from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Jun. 26th, 2026 6:00 am
Eco Island is a place where Grand Island students have the opportunity to explore nature and overcome fears, said director Cyndi Booker.
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Jun. 25th, 2026 9:10 pm
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for Brandi's Cask + Cow, 840 Center St., Lewiston. Brandi Anello is the new owner of the restaurant.
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Jun. 25th, 2026 2:15 pm
Alyssa Pizur, daughter of Martin and Erin Pizur, was named to the spring 2026 dean's list at St. John Fisher University in Rochester. Pizur is a freshman working toward a biology major and a chemistry minor.
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Jun. 24th, 2026 9:30 pm
The Buffalo Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of a 7-month-old male capybara named Mozzarella, who is now on exhibit regularly in M&T Bank Rainforest Falls.
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Jun. 24th, 2026 9:30 pm
The Kiwanis Club of Lewiston announced the recipients of its 2026 scholarships, recognizing local students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and a strong commitment to community service.
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Jun. 24th, 2026 9:30 pm
"The Great Food Truck Race" kicks off a new season on Sunday, July 26 (9 p.m. all times ET/PT), on Food Network and streaming the next day on HBO Max.
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Jun. 24th, 2026 9:30 pm
Erie County is now accepting applications from eligible Erie County-based charitable organizations interested in being entered into a lottery for a chance to receive tickets and parking passes for an assigned Buffalo Bills home game at the new Highmark Stadium. The application period will close Friday, July 24.
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Jun. 24th, 2026 9:30 pm
The Buffalo AKG announced this year's "Art Alive" celebration, the event's 30th anniversary, will take place from2-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, on the museum's Great Lawn.
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Jun. 24th, 2026 8:40 am
Cornell Cooperative Extension | Niagara County announced public voting is now open for the 2026 "Fair-ly New" ice cream flavor contest. The public can vote here until June 29. The winning flavor will be made by Hoover's Dairy in Niagara County and sold exclusively at the Niagara County Fair (Aug. 5-9)
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Jun. 23rd, 2026 5:40 pm
Niagara Falls High School Class of 1964 is having an 80th birthday party and reunion! It will be held from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at the LaSalle Yacht Club on Buffalo Avenue with dinner, mingling and music. On Friday, there will be a tour of the old NFHS building on Portage Road and Pine Avenue from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Jun. 23rd, 2026 5:35 pm
The Niagara Pioneer Renegades U16 boys soccer team won the Wilson Soccer Tournament U17 division over Father's Day weekend.
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Jun. 23rd, 2026 2:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul, the Buffalo Bills and Erie County on Tuesday celebrated the official completion of the new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.
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Jun. 22nd, 2026 9:50 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released guidance to help New Yorkers understand their health insurance options and avoid scams as major changes to New York's Essential Plan take effect.
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Jun. 22nd, 2026 9:30 pm
People Inc. celebrated the completion of a newly renovated overnight respite house during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, marking a significant expansion of this important service for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families.
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Jun. 22nd, 2026 9:30 pm
The WNY Forward Fund, a group of local funders who joined together to support the WNY community and the local nonprofit sector in the face of major shifts in federal funding and priorities since early 2025, has announced its second round of grant opportunities for the exploration of strategic realignment and nonprofit resiliency in the WNY area.
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Jun. 22nd, 2026 8:55 pm
Ghada Have It on Monday announced it will end regular restaurant operations effective June 26, as the business transitions into a new chapter focused on catering, food truck service, public and private events, and party rentals.
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Jun. 22nd, 2026 10:15 am
Niagara Pioneer Raptors won the boys under-13 division at the Wilson Youth Soccer Father's Day Tournament this past weekend. The Raptors defeated the Kenmore Gladiators, 1-0, in the championship game after defeating West Seneca Blitz and Amherst Silver Storm in earlier matches.
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Jun. 22nd, 2026 10:05 am
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.93, down 14 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.22. The New York state average is $4.23, down 13 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.21.
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Jun. 22nd, 2026 10:05 am
This summer, the BoatUS Foundation is urging boaters and coastal residents to help address the issue of abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) by reporting them through the nation's only and first-of-its-kind national abandoned vessel database.
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Jun. 19th, 2026 1:40 am
The Youngstown Business and Professional Association was incorporated in 1976. At that time, the YBPA president was Victor Szarejko, DDS. Originally, the purpose of YBPA was to be able to offer health insurance to various businesses in Youngstown. That job later went to the Lewiston Chamber of Commerce, but the YBPA continued on as an association serving the community.
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Jun. 19th, 2026 1:25 am
The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) has opened registration for its 2026 culinary youth camps. Designed for food enthusiasts ages 8-17, these weeklong day camps offer immersive, hands-on education inside professional kitchens located at 28 Old Falls St., Niagara Falls.
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Jun. 19th, 2026 1:20 am
The future of fishing in Niagara County depends on two important ingredients: healthy fish populations and the next generation of anglers. This month, both are receiving a boost thanks to the efforts of dedicated volunteers and community organizations throughout the region.
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Jun. 18th, 2026 8:15 pm
Kingdom Bound Ministries, in partnership with Project Lab's Art Industry Table, will host "Beauty That Remains," a community art gallery and creative arts experience from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, in Buffalo.
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Jun. 18th, 2026 8:15 pm
The City of Niagara Falls will conduct the second public meeting for the public plaza and Main Street streetscape improvements project from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at the LaSalle Preparatory School Auditorium, 7436 Buffalo Ave. There will be a brief presentation about the project followed by an informal and interactive open house.
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Jun. 18th, 2026 8:10 pm
Just Buffalo Literary Center invites the public to join "In Gratitude: A Community Celebration," from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Silo City. The free event marks the culmination of the organization's six-month "In Gratitude" initiative, a citywide project inspired by the work of acclaimed poet and essayist Ross Gay.
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Jun. 18th, 2026 8:10 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that South Transit Road (Route 78) will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Dorchester Road in the Town of Lockport and the Millersport Highway (Route 263) ramp in the Town of Amherst, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. nightly, beginning Monday, June 22, through Saturday, June 27, to facilitate a resurfacing project.
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Jun. 18th, 2026 4:30 pm
The Niagara Orleans Central Labor Council proudly hosted its 17th annual "Labor's Night at the Races" on Friday, June 12, at Ransomville Speedway, bringing together organized labor, community partners and local supporters for an evening of racing, fellowship and philanthropy.
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Jun. 18th, 2026 4:30 pm
Thirty-seven entrepreneurs are now equipped to elevate their businesses after completing the "M&T Bank Emerging Entrepreneurs" program, presented by the University at Buffalo School of Management's Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL).
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Jun. 18th, 2026 4:30 pm
The City of Niagara Falls has announced this year's details for "Food Truck Thursdays," hosted at the Niagara Falls Train Station, 825 Depot Ave W. From 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. (rain or shine) every Thursday from June 25 until Aug. 27, residents and visitors can enjoy live entertainment and local food vendors. Free parking will be available.
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Jun. 18th, 2026 4:25 pm
Three Lewiston-Porter senior students were each presented with a $1,000 scholarship by members of the Lewiston Service Guild at the Lewiston-Porter High School scholarship program on June 4. The scholarship recipients are Max Ljiljanich of Lewiston; and Jaden Reid and Kaitlyn Szarejko of Youngstown.
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Jun. 17th, 2026 8:10 am
The Grand Island Central School District budget passed Tuesday.
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Jun. 16th, 2026 7:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced nearly 3 million New Yorkers across the state will receive over $2 billion in tax relief this summer and fall through New York's school tax relief (STAR) program.
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Jun. 16th, 2026 7:50 pm
Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Friendly Markets returns to downtown Buffalo for its 43rd annual event from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 11, and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 12. This year's festival features 42 restaurants and food trucks, four New York state wineries, live local music, and more along Delaware Avenue starting at Chippewa Street and continuing into Niagara Square.
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Jun. 16th, 2026 7:45 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the selection of the State University of New York University at Buffalo (UB) to serve as the new host of the Great Lakes Research Consortium.
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Jun. 15th, 2026 4:45 pm
The public has spoken, and the Aquarium of Niagara's 26th successfully reared Humboldt penguin chick will be named Iris.
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Jun. 15th, 2026 2:45 pm
St. John's Episcopal Church, overlooking the Niagara River on Main and Chestnut streets in Youngstown, will hold its annual Strawberry Fest from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27.
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Jun. 15th, 2026 2:25 pm
Tops Friendly Markets is proud to launch its annual Children's Miracle Network (CMN) campaign. The campaign will run at participating Tops Friendly Markets locations from June 14 through July 4.
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