Wed, Jul 22nd 2026 02:10 pm
The New York State Parks Police released the following statement on Wednesday:
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Tue, Jul 21st 2026 12:30 pm
3-day festival moves from Niagara Falls to Lewiston
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Tue, Jul 21st 2026 10:50 am
The Niagara Falls High School classes of 1959, 1960 and 1961 will meet for dinner on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the LaSalle Yacht Club.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2026 04:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the start of construction at North Aud Block, a $225 million mixed-use development in Buffalo's Canalside. This transformative project will convert a vacant parcel into 251 affordable and market-rate apartments, and will include 18,000 square-feet of commercial space; 20,000 square-feet of open, community space; and 137 parking spaces.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2026 04:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced construction is underway at the redevelopment of Marine Drive Apartments, a 70-year-old public housing complex in Buffalo. The $250 million first phase of the three-phase transformation will include the new construction of 254 apartments across four buildings. When complete, the entire $600 million Marine Drive redevelopment will replace the original 616 units with approximately 730 new apartments.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2026 04:30 pm
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4, up 13 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.14. The New York state average is $4.15, up 7 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.18.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2026 04:30 pm
Sending emails and getting "out of office" replies? The summer travel season is at its peak with travelers flocking to beach destinations, campgrounds and theme parks. For vacations near or far, AAA Insurance is sharing tips with travelers to keep homes safe while they're away. According to the FBI, home burglaries increase in the summer months, since burglars see vacations as an opportunity to target empty homes.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2026 04:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the state will provide an additional $1 million to law enforcement agencies and community organizations in Erie and Niagara counties following a spike in gun violence over the Fourth of July weekend in both cities.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2026 04:30 pm
The Niagara County Youth Bureau is seeking a new representative for the New York State Governor's Youth Council. The Youth Council is to be made up of 62 young people ages 13-21, with one representative from each county in the state.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2026 04:30 pm
Project Play Western New York (WNY) announced nominations for its Coaches Honor Roll Awards and Dick Gallagher Lifetime Service Award are open. Individuals and organizations from Western New York are invited to nominate youth sports coaches from non-scholastic programs for the recognitions.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2026 04:30 pm
The clock is ticking for Western New York businesses, municipalities and nonprofits to secure a share of millions of dollars in state economic development funding. The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council (WNYREDC) reminds potential applicants that the deadline for the New York state consolidated funding application (CFA) is 4 p.m. Friday, July 31.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2026 04:30 pm
The Erie County Department of Social Services' Youth Bureau is helping to make summer safer, more active and more fun for thousands of local children by investing $700,000 in the 2026 summer "Primetime" program.
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Mon, Jul 20th 2026 03:05 pm
Though Artpark & Company has a history of hosting some of the biggest names in music, it's going to be hard to top the coolness factor of this past weekend's special events.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 02:05 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that Grand Island Boulevard (state Route 324), in the Town of Grand Island, will be closed between the Interstate 190 northbound Exit 20 off-ramp and Long Road beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, July 20, for approximately three weeks, to facilitate culvert replacements.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 02:00 pm
The Niagara Pioneer Renegades won the under 16 boys division of the Niagara Pioneer Soccer International Soccer Tournament held at Fort Niagara State Park on the weekend of July 11-12.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 01:55 pm
Members of Project Future will participate in the second annual Grand Master Heisner Legacy Kick-A-Thon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at the Niagara Community Church Gym, 10500 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 01:40 pm
While summer has just arrived in Western New York, local green industry and snow removal professionals are already looking ahead to freezing temperatures.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 12:35 pm
For about three years, the historic Rapids Theatre in Niagara Falls has sat dormant - no lights, no camera, no action.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 12:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the start of a $54.4 million structural steel repair and seismic retrofit project on the south Grand Island bridges. More than 70% of the funding for the infrastructure project comes from a federal grant awarded to the Thruway Authority.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 11:55 am
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 11:45 am
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that there will be ramp and lane closures.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 11:45 am
Niagara County students can experience the Aquarium of Niagara's immersive, science-based summer camps for free, thanks to generous funding from United Way of Greater Niagara.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 11:45 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton and state Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an updated air quality health advisory for fine particulate matter for Friday, July 17, due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Canada. New Yorkers may see visible smoke and hazy skies across the state and spikes in smoke-related pollution.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 07:05 am
Village of Lewiston residents will have an opportunity to voice their opinions on the proposed plan for building No. 3 inside the Ellicott Development Co. plaza on Center, North Eighth and Onondaga streets. The Planning Commission scheduled a public hearing for its meeting on Monday, Aug. 10. This board gathers following the Historic Preservation Commission's 6 p.m. convening (tentatively 6:30 p.m.).
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 07:00 am
The following activity occurred Monday, July 6, to Sunday, July 12, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to 235 calls during this period. For more information, visit the Lewiston Police Department's mobile app or its Facebook page.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 07:00 am
With the recent arrival of four new black metal swings on Water Street, the Lewiston Beautification Committee has wrapped its waterfront park revitalization initiative. The goal was to make the public space more attractive for onlookers.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 07:00 am
Warm air, bright sun and a diversity of gardens greeted visitors to the Grand Island Garden Walk on July 12.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 07:00 am
Overcoming shyness was motivation to start a business for one of the approximately 150 participants in KidBiz on June 20. Katherine said she wanted to "interact with people and be less shy."
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 07:00 am
Mike DeDario is the new mayor in the Village of Youngstown. A former social studies teacher on Grand Island, DeDario had never run for public office before putting his hat in the ring for the mayor's office this year - though he did serve as commadore for the Youngstown Yacht Club during the COVID-19 pandemic and the flooding in 2019, which was a challenge as well.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 07:00 am
Nothing like keeping a good thing going. Such is the mindset of Cathy Pasquantino of the Youngstown Village Dinner - an iconic eatery, located at 425 Main St., that is marking its 25th anniversary this year.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 07:00 am
For local entrepreneur and Youngstown native Zack Joseph, baking his signature sourdough bread is a labor of love that began with an unusual Christmas gift from his husband and business partner, Matthew Mancuso.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for July 17, 2026
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Thu, Jul 16th 2026 03:55 pm
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney congratulated Niagara County Legislator Rich Andres on his appointment to the Office of the U.S. trade representative's intergovernmental policy advisory committee (IGPAC).
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Thu, Jul 16th 2026 03:50 pm
The 2027 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, according to data released Wednesday by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns and fire districts, as well as 44 cities and 13 villages.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2026 03:30 pm
Mayor Sean Ryan announced interim improvements to Niagara Square, marking the beginning of a long-term effort to transform the space into a safer, more accessible and welcoming place for everyone who uses it.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2026 03:30 pm
Smoke from Canada wildfires is rapidly drifting into the U.S. and the American Heart Association warns this wildfire smoke exposure may pose an increased risk for heart disease.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2026 01:05 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in coordination with the state Department of Health, announced a joint community availability session about the ongoing radiological survey of Niagara and Erie counties will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, July 20.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2026 01:05 pm
Daniel Manzella, a resident of Niagara Falls, was selected by the SUNY Niagara student body to serve as the student trustee of the college for a term that began July 1. Manzella, who graduated from North Tonawanda High School in 2018, is studying physics at SUNY Niagara and plans to transfer to a four-year institution to continue his degree in 2027.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2026 01:05 pm
On Wednesday, New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt and Assemblyman Angelo Morinello joined Bob Confer, President of Confer Plastics, to discuss concerns they have with the reliability of the power grid, and the ever-increasing costs of energy.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2026 01:05 pm
Do you know someone who lives for the Erie County Fair? Or maybe that someone is you? The Erie County Fair is now accepting nominations for the "2026 Ultimate Fairgoer," an annual honor awarded to a true champion of Erie County Fair spirit and tradition.
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