Fri, Sep 6th 2024 11:00 am
Thanks to an anonymous donor, more than 100 Lew-Port Youth Football players are receiving a safety upgrade for their helmets.
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Mon, Sep 2nd 2024 07:00 am
Congrats to the Cayuga Red for winning their second Big League Championship.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 01:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced Labor Day weekend will kick off with the addition of a new "Free Fishing Day" in New York for the 2024 season.
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Wed, Aug 21st 2024 04:00 pm
Erie County golf courses are experiencing a surge in attendance and rounds played, with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry reporting a 29% increase in total rounds played since 2018, and an increase of 64% in total golf pass sales over the same period.
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Fri, Aug 16th 2024 07:00 am
Editor's Note: The following is a personal recount of award-winning producer Misty Wells' recent visit to the Niagara Region to film for her show, which airs on the Discovery Channel. The Niagara episode premiered Sunday, Aug. 4.
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Tue, Aug 6th 2024 11:25 am
Anglers of all skill levels are invited to cast their lines in the 49th annual Greater Niagara Fish Odyssey, running from Aug. 16-25. The beloved fishing derby, showcasing the diverse angling opportunities in the Niagara Region, is still accepting registrations.
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Fri, Aug 2nd 2024 11:15 am
The Niagara Pioneer Strikers completed a successful season by winning the Buffalo & Western New York Junior Soccer League Division 1 championship. The team finished the season with an 8-2 record in the league, and an overall record of 11-4-2
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2024 02:15 pm
I feel as if I am repeating myself, but the Lake Ontario salmon bite is on fire! King salmon fishing is about as good as it gets.
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Wed, Jul 17th 2024 06:00 pm
The Niagara Pioneer Revolution won the under-16 boys division of Niagara Pioneer International Soccer Tournament.
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Wed, Jul 17th 2024 05:55 pm
Project Play Western New York (WNY) announced the nomination process for its Coaches Honor Roll Awards and Dick Gallagher Lifetime Achievement Award is now open. Individuals and organizations from all eight counties of Western New York are invited to nominate youth sports coaches from non-scholastic programs for the recognitions.
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Tue, Jul 9th 2024 02:30 pm
A new date has been chosen for "Pitch Hit & Run" at Cardinal O'Hara High School in the Town of Tonawanda. The event, now scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday July 27, is open to those ages 7 to 14. The June 29 event was postponed because of rain and thunderstorms.
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Tue, Jul 2nd 2024 03:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul launched the "Get Offline, Get Outside" summer campaign to "promote physical and mental health by helping New York's kids and families to put down their phones and computers, take a break from social media, and enjoy recreation and outdoor social gatherings."
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Sat, Jun 29th 2024 07:00 am
The Buffalo Bisons announced World War II veteran and 94-year old Buffalo-native Joe Synakowski will throw the ceremonial first pitch prior to the team's 28th annual KeyBank Independence Day eve celebration on Wednesday, July 3, against the Rochester Red Wings (6:05 p.m.).
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Thu, Jun 27th 2024 07:45 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar reminded visitors to New York's outdoor spaces to focus on safety before heading out to outdoor adventures in the state's wild and beautiful destinations. As this summer's recreational season begins, DEC continues to advance actions to promote public safety and improve visitor experience.
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Thu, Jun 27th 2024 09:15 am
Niagara Frontier Golf Club Head PGA Professional Daniel Antonucci has been elected to the Western New York Professional Golfer's Association (WNYPGA) Hall of Fame.
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Wed, Jun 26th 2024 07:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced June 29-30 is a free fishing weekend in New York state. During free fishing days, the fishing license requirement is waived for freshwater fishing on New York's waters.
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Tue, Jun 25th 2024 03:00 pm
As previously announced, Heart, Love & Soul is thrilled to be partnering with the Niagara Falls Americans baseball team for a doubleheader game starting at 2:05 p.m. Sunday, June 30. This collaboration aims to support our mission of serving those in need in downtown Niagara Falls, and we invite you to be a part of it!
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Tue, Jun 18th 2024 01:15 pm
The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing consumers with important water park safety tips to support a fun, safe summer.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 11:45 am
Summer is here, and nothing signals summer in Erie County like boating. Whether you are visiting the Erie Basin Marina, fishing in the Niagara River, cruising through Canalside or motoring to the Point Abino Lighthouse, Western New York offers an abundance of waterways providing outstanding recreational opportunities for boating enthusiasts.
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Tue, Jun 11th 2024 09:25 am
The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service, recognized the National Football League with its Award of Meritorious Achievement on Monday night. The award, the highest honor the organization bestows, was presented to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during ceremonies celebrating the founding of the American Heart Association.
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Mon, Jun 10th 2024 04:30 pm
The Niagara Pioneer Renegades Boys under 14 soccer team recently won the Under 15 Gold Division of the Westlake Invitational Soccer Tournament in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Sat, Jun 8th 2024 10:10 am
The Buffalo Bisons have teamed up with Leveling the Playing Field to hold a used sports equipment drive for the team's World Softball Day game, Thursday, June 13, as the Herd hosts the Worcester Red Sox (6:35 p.m. | Drive begins at 5 p.m.).
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Sat, Jun 8th 2024 09:55 am
Russell J. Salvatore has donated more than $12 million to local charities, organizations and causes in Western New York throughout his long and distinguished career as a preeminent restaurateur. Of all those donations and dollars, none mean as much to him as his involvement with the Miracle League of WNY.
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Fri, Jun 7th 2024 12:15 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced the open (harvest) season for largemouth and smallmouth bass, collectively known as black bass, begins June 15 and runs through Nov. 30.
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Fri, Jun 7th 2024 11:00 am
As I watched the young man ride his bicycle past me down Hyde Park Boulevard, I could not help but notice a few things.
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Fri, Jun 7th 2024 10:35 am
Lew-Port Youth Football is hosting the 2024 NEYSA Flag Football Tournament on June 8 and 9 at the Lewiston-Porter campus on Creek Road. Games will start at 9 a.m. both days, and will end at 5 p.m., at Blakeslee and Elia fields by the high school. There will also be games on the fields behind the PEC.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 10:30 am
The Friends of Youngstown is the recipient of a 2024 Project Play WNY Summer Free Play Series grant, which will fund two free programs led by the Village of Youngstown Recreation Department this summer.
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Fri, May 31st 2024 09:10 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the 33rd annual Niagara Cup Classic golf tournament is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 12. This year's event will take place at the picturesque Niagara Frontier Golf Club in Youngstown, offering participants a delightful day on the greens for in support of Women's Health Services of Niagara.
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Wed, May 29th 2024 07:55 pm
Outside the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum last Friday, we met a graceful Billye Aaron, the widow of Henry Lewis "Hammerin' Hank" Aaron to present a plaque, titled, "Henry Aaron's Connection with Buffalo, New York." It was one day after a bronze statue of her husband was unveiled, and moments before the ribbon would be cut on the museum's newest exhibit, "The Souls of the Game: The Voices of Black Baseball."
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Wed, May 29th 2024 11:10 am
May is National Bicycle Safety Month and, before the month wraps up, AAA is sharing advice for both cyclists and drivers. Every day, countless individuals of all ages bicycle along sidewalks and streets across the country - and, unfortunately, cycling fatalities are on the rise. With summer set to arrive in just weeks, cyclists should be aware that cycling deaths are highest from June to September.
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Tue, May 28th 2024 12:55 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on Friday reminded New Yorkers to learn about and be aware of harmful algal blooms, or "HABs," as the 2024 HABs notification season starts.
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Fri, May 24th 2024 01:05 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the New York State Canal Corp. joined together today to remind those planning to visit New York's waters to "clean, drain, dry" their boats, trailers, fishing gear, and other equipment before recreating in New York's waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS).
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Fri, May 24th 2024 10:00 am
I often tell people that we have the best freshwater fishing the country has to offer. When I make this statement, I believe it 100%.
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Tue, May 21st 2024 02:25 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced the fishing seasons for muskellunge begin on June 1 in inland waters and on June 15 in Great Lakes waters: Lake Erie, upper Niagara River, lower Niagara River, Lake Ontario, St. Lawrence River, and tributaries to these waters.
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Mon, May 20th 2024 10:00 am
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield announced a new event, "Fitness on the Rink," will be coming to KeyBank Center from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, May 30, featuring a full evening of free fitness classes for the community.
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Fri, May 17th 2024 02:45 pm
With the projected weather forecast for rain for much of the afternoon and into the evening, Ransomville Speedway management made the decision to cancel the May 17 racing program.
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Mon, May 13th 2024 10:30 am
The 30th annual Nancy Price Memorial 5K Race/Walk was held May 10 in Youngstown. This race raises money for the Nancy Price Scholarship.
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Wed, May 8th 2024 12:10 pm
The Niagara Falls Americans baseball team will kick off their inaugural season at Sal Maglie Stadium in June this summer. The Americans have officially released their promotional schedule, which includes, firework nights, $1 hot dog night, $2 beer night, giveaways, theme nights and community nights.
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Sat, May 4th 2024 07:40 am
A 6 p.m. rain shower - and with the more rain forecasted throughout Friday night - forced Ransomville Speedway management to pull the plug on the opening night racing program.
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Fri, May 3rd 2024 04:55 pm
The Niagara County Youth Bureau will host a coaches seminar at 6 p.m. June 18 at SUNY Niagara. With an emphasis on working properly on the development of youth and mental health, the Youth Bureau is happy to sponsor this event free of charge for Niagara County resident coaches, Niagara County youth sport organization coaches, and all coaches/administrators within Niagara County school districts.
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