Tue, Jan 6th 2026 02:00 pm
Girl Scouts of Western New York kicks off the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season as Girl Scouts explore more possibilities through the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world. The Girl Scouts of WNY 2026 summer camp registration is also officially underway with registration for day and overnight camps opening Jan. 7.
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Tue, Jan 6th 2026 12:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the appointment of Susan Marie Brooks, M.S., B.S.N., R.N., N.E.A.‑B.C., as its new executive vice president and chief nursing officer. Brooks brings more than three decades of progressive nursing leadership across major Western New York health systems, with a distinguished record of advancing clinical quality, operational excellence, and patient experience.
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Sat, Dec 20th 2025 09:50 am
Tops Friendly Markets, in partnership with By Abigail Lee and the Patricia Allen Fund, is proud to announce a new charitable initiative, "One Purchased, One Donated." Through the Buy a Sock, Give a Sock campaign, every pair of socks designed by By Abigail Lee purchased at Tops Friendly Markets will result in a pair being donated to pediatric patients at John R. Oishei Children's Hospital in Buffalo, bringing comfort, warmth and joy to children and families across Western New York.
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Fri, Dec 19th 2025 08:10 am
Kith & Kin Bakeshop & Bistro, a restaurant on Transit Road in Lockport, has a unique distinction of being a gluten-free eatery. Originally just a bakery, the shop has expanded to its current role as a conscious diner, serving customers everything from fish fries to meatloaf, burgers to pasta and chicken fingers.
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Fri, Dec 19th 2025 08:05 am
Occasions by Osteria has a historic heritage and a promising future, according to those who've sought a banquet and catering facility for Grand Island.
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Mon, Dec 15th 2025 12:50 pm
Are you a procrastinator? So are we! Join Totally Buffalo and Sweet Buffalo, alongside more than 100 local vendors and artisans, at the annual Totally Sweet Procrastinator's Holiday Market happening at Buffalo RiverWorks from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 20.
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Mon, Dec 15th 2025 12:50 pm
Kyle Rogers has been named senior vice president, public relations manager for M&T Bank's Western New York and upstate regions. Rogers will succeed Thea Pecht, who was promoted to the role of head of WNY strategic initiatives in the office of Regional President and Chief Administrative Officer Tracy Woodrow.
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Fri, Dec 12th 2025 03:35 pm
The results are in and Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is ending 2025 with a prestigious national honor.
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Fri, Dec 12th 2025 08:05 am
Reflecting on the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce's 20th anniversary, Board Chairman Matt Villnave said, "Here in Niagara County, things are a little different than in Erie County, and our Chamber has become a true champion for small communities. We think it's incredibly important to take the visitors handed to us by Destination Niagara USA and say, 'Yes, you're visiting Niagara Falls ... but there is so much more to see in Niagara County.' "
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Wed, Dec 10th 2025 09:20 pm
The New York Power Authority has been recognized by Forbes Magazine on its America's Dream Employers 2026 list. NYPA is the No. 1 ranked employer in the utility industry on this list, which features many notable organizations.
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Wed, Dec 10th 2025 09:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced economic development awards from the New York Power Authority that will spur more than $127 million in private capital investments throughout the state and support 4,249 jobs - 158 newly created.
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Thu, Dec 4th 2025 02:55 pm
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced $500,000 is available to New York's farmers' markets through Part 1 of the fourth round of the Farmers' Market Resiliency Grant program.
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Wed, Dec 3rd 2025 08:00 pm
Destination Niagara USA is proud to announce that it has been named one of the 2025 Platinum Choice Award-winners by Smart Meetings.
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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 08:15 am
Meet local merchants, find great deals, "Support Local Everything!"
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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 08:00 am
Many Western New York kids had their first-ever visit with Santa at Kelly's Country Store, 3121 Grand Island Blvd.
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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 08:00 am
Jenny Benz, co-owner of Dick & Jenny's, 1270 Baseline Road, with her husband Dick, described Small Business Saturday as "lots of fun."
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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 07:55 am
Chenez's Gourmet Popcorn, at 21 E. Main St., is thriving - and with a purpose. For six years, Karla and Todd Chenez have been honing in on their craft of perfecting 40 different flavors, and building a community of customers (who have really become like family).
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 03:05 pm
Christmas party? Office gathering? Night out with friends? Family dinner on a budget? Whatever your culinary needs are this holiday season, Lewiston's The Brickyard Pub & BBQ has what you need.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 03:00 pm
To borrow a phrase, neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night can stop Wagner's Farm Market from providing fresh apples to its customers.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 02:55 pm
Guests eating at Salisa's Restaurant might be surprised to learn owner/line cook Michael Baase was educated ... in the chiropractic arts.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 02:15 pm
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed Blue Cave restaurant to Lewiston, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Thursday at 810 Center St.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 10:10 am
The Niagara Wine Trail has increased its membership to 12 wineries.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 08:00 am
Renovation work is just about completed on the Frontier House's long-term rental units, positioning the historic Lewiston building to be completely open to the public for the first time since the 1970s.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 07:55 am
When Viva Nostalgia opened on Center Street in Lewiston toward the end of the last decade, storeowner Roger Passero offered an almost-countless assortment of items - everything from toys to apparel to DVDs and international candies. It would be hard to imagine bringing in more product lines - but that's just what Passero has done, of late.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 04:55 pm
Price Rite Marketplace is making it easier for families to plan their Thanksgiving meals with budget-friendly shopping lists. The retailer has developed two suggested shopping guides that show how customers can prepare a full meal for 8-10 people for approximately $40 - using regularly priced items available in stores.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 08:00 am
Fresh sushi is back at DiMino's Lewiston Tops following a short interruption due to a vendor switch. About 18 different items are made daily at the Center Street supermarket, each one available in a grab-and-go case.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 08:00 am
It was five years ago that journalist Mary Friona-Celani and her husband, musician Scott Celani, did what any reasonable-thinking couple would do in the middle of a pandemic, when the world is closed and people aren't leaving their homes: They opened a retail store.
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Thu, Nov 6th 2025 09:30 pm
Apple Granny Restaurant's dining room was filled Thursday with local dignitaries looking for a stronger cross-border partnership with their Canadian counterparts. The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce welcomed business owners and elected officeholders to its Lewiston "Lunch with Leaders" forum, providing them an opportunity to share concerns and discuss solutions.
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Thu, Nov 6th 2025 08:00 am
USA Niagara Development Corp. (USAN) announced a request for proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment of prime property in the heart of downtown Niagara Falls. The property is located between First, Second, Niagara and Main streets, just blocks from the entrances to the Rainbow Bridge and to Niagara Falls State Park, which attracts more than 9 million annual visitors.
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Tue, Nov 4th 2025 01:35 pm
Skip Wardynski, third-generation owner of the 106-year-old F. Wardynski & Sons, has come up with a "WNY CHALLENGE" to help allay the concerns of friends and neighbors who might be food-insecure as a result of the current government shutdown and the uncertainty of SNAP funds and food stamps.
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Fri, Oct 31st 2025 07:00 am
To celebrate 25 years of transformative impact in Niagara County, the Niagara Area Foundation invited current and past council members, community partners and clients to a special event on Oct. 23 in Lewiston to mark the anniversary and to share an exciting announcement about a major, multi-year gift to support Say Yes Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Oct 31st 2025 07:00 am
Joe Gnacinski is a standout employee at John's Pizza & Subs, 2131 Grand Island Blvd. - and, he has been working there for 25 years. It's a milestone he and his employers are proud of.
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Tue, Oct 28th 2025 10:40 am
Empire State Development (ESD) announced MAHLE, a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry providing components to major automotive manufacturers across North America, will undergo a $6.8 million expansion at its Niagara County facility. The project, located in Lockport, will support at least 11 new jobs and retain 226 jobs in the state-of-the-art manufacturing space.
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Mon, Oct 27th 2025 03:05 pm
HUNT Real Estate Corp. was founded as the Hunt Business Agency by Charles S. Hunt in 1911, a firm he led until his son, C. Stuart Hunt, completed service in the U.S. Army and his education at Colgate University in 1947.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2025 07:05 am
"An offer was made. It was accepted. There was a contract signed and it's rolling." That's Council member Jose Garcia's news on the potential sale of the former Radisson hotel at 100 Whitehaven Road.
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Wed, Oct 22nd 2025 06:55 pm
Starting Wednesday, Oct. 22, customers can help Wegmans Food Markets "Feed it Forward" during the companywide "Check Out Hunger" scan campaign. Through Nov. 29, customers can donate $1, $2, $3, $5, or any amount at checkout, with 100% of the proceeds going to each store's local food bank.
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Tue, Oct 21st 2025 11:20 am
Two Seneca Resorts & Casinos properties were again recognized among the hospitality industry's best.
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Fri, Oct 17th 2025 08:00 am
Michelle Pozantides gives new meaning to the phrase, "Hit the ground running."
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Fri, Oct 17th 2025 07:15 am
On Nov. 4, voters get the final say on whether the Town of Grand Island will buy the current Niagara Hyundai site on Alvin Road for a community recreation center and other public uses.
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Fri, Oct 17th 2025 07:00 am
Readers have chosen Anderson's Frozen Custard as the very first winner of NFP's "Savory Summer" contest in the "WNY's Best Milkshake" category.
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