Sat, Sep 14th 2024 07:00 am
When a tornado touched down along West River Road on Grand Island at 4:33 p.m. Sept. 9, it raised the questions, "Why us?" and "Why here?"
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Fri, Sep 13th 2024 11:45 am
Attached to Leah Mayer's locker in Veronica Connor Middle School is a sign with handwritten notes from other students. In big letters, the sign reads, "We love you, Leah."
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Fri, Sep 13th 2024 10:20 am
If you know the first names of the Waldrans - Lewiston's famous squatters who lived with their dalmatians where Artpark is today - then maybe you should join in next year's "Lewiston Jeopardy"?
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Wed, Sep 11th 2024 07:30 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center announced 2024 inductees into the WNY Entertainment Hall of Fame. This year's recipients include Patrick Fagan, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Lorna Hill and Albert Nocciolino. The award recognizes and celebrates the talent and contributions of those who have achieved illustrious careers in the performing arts and entertainment industry.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2024 07:30 pm
This year, multi-Platinum rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) kicks off a monumental winter tour on Nov. 13. The tour marks a triple celebration: 20 years of their beloved rock opera "The Lost Christmas Eve," reaching their 20 millionth concertgoer, and surpassing a phenomenal $20 million donated to charity.
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Sun, Sep 8th 2024 11:15 pm
Amelia Faddoul was crowned Peach Queen on Sunday night at the close of the 66th annual Niagara County Peach Festival. The 20-year-old Niagara Falls resident is a Niagara University junior. With the win, she earns a $4,000 scholarship from the Kiwanis Club of Lewiston.
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Sun, Sep 8th 2024 11:10 pm
As I have stated before, we live for our summers here in Western New York. But in reality, we should live for every day.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 06:05 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James and State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the conviction and sentencing of Nathaniel Wagner, 42, of Newfane, for operating a residential contracting fraud scheme in Niagara County.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 11:00 am
Nestled in the far corner of the Griffon Brewing plaza is a hybrid that's bringing happiness to residents. The Youngstown Marketside is one-half eatery - with gourmet sandwiches, slices and desserts - and one-half market - an essential business, since other grocery purveyors have ceased operations in the village.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 11:00 am
Niagara Frontier Publications readers voted The Silo Restaurant as the "Best Summer Dining Spot" in the annual "Savory Summer" contest. The Lewiston waterfront eatery also took "Best Hot Dog," "Best Hamburger" and "Best French Fries."
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Thu, Sep 5th 2024 07:00 pm
Destination Niagara USA is thrilled to announce the 15th annual Niagara Falls Blues Festival, set to take place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 13-14. This popular event will once again bring top-tier blues talent and local vendors to the heart of Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2024 04:25 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Food Policy Council (FPC) has launched an "Emergency Eats Recipe Challenge" and encourages the public to participate by submitting simple and delicious ideas for meals and snacks for emergency situations.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2024 04:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the new COVID-19 vaccine for the 2024-25 season is now available in New York. She encouraged all eligible New Yorkers - especially those who are 65 and older, are at risk for severe COVID-19, or have never received a COVID-19 vaccine - to get the vaccine as students return to school, and ahead of the respiratory illness season.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2024 04:20 pm
A recent study led by a University at Buffalo researcher suggests a paradigm shift in patient attitudes regarding perceptions of cannabis and prescription opioid use for pain management associated with cancer treatment.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2024 12:40 pm
Pentatonix's holiday tradition returns with their biggest Christmas tour yet - "Pentatonix: Hallelujah! It's A Christmas Tour." After thrilling arenas full of fans with yuletide classics in 2022 and 2023, the three-time Grammy Award-winning and Daytime Emmy Award-nominated quintet will return to the road to celebrate this year's holiday season.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2024 12:30 pm
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $1.5 million to a joint Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute and University at Buffalo research project that will use artificial intelligence to study how cells and molecules respond to low doses of radiation.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2024 12:30 pm
Walks to raise awareness, funding for causes.
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Sat, Aug 31st 2024 08:05 pm
From high above Niagara Falls, the views are legendary. On a clear day, 500 feet in the air offers clear views along the horizon north to Toronto and south toward Western New York's southern tier.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2024 11:00 am
More than the famous "Haystack," the novelty ice cream caboose or even the million-dollar view, what makes The Silo Restaurant successful is its dedicated staff.
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Thu, Aug 29th 2024 12:30 pm
The first thing customers will notice when walking into Lewiston Live Well might be the artwork on the lounge walls, the comic books on the shelf, or the rows of CD jackets above the prep area. But the lasting imprints they'll leave with are the attention to detail, desire to be customizable, and creativity shown by Emily Foltz and Andrew Boudeman.
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Wed, Aug 28th 2024 06:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York welcomed a record-setting 306.3 million visitors in 2023, while also setting new historic highs for direct visitor spending and total economic impact associated with the state's tourism industry.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2024 05:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced construction is set to begin on the extension of the "crow's nest" at Niagara Falls State Park. The expansion project includes the addition of new stairs and an overlook structure that will connect the existing walkway feature to Prospect Point at Niagara Falls State Park, providing a new and close-up view of the water.
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Mon, Aug 26th 2024 10:00 am
The Northwest Jazz Festival welcomed one of its largest audiences of all time over the weekend, as patrons enjoyed hot weather and even hotter musicians.
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Fri, Aug 23rd 2024 07:00 am
All summer, Artpark & Company has celebrated its 50th anniversary season with special concerts, events and programming.
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Fri, Aug 23rd 2024 06:55 am
At Monday's monthly meeting, the Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees voted to use $90,250 of fund balance for supplemental project funding for the Department of Public Works building addition on Seneca Street.
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Wed, Aug 21st 2024 04:00 pm
The trailblazing band from Jamestown, 10,000 Maniacs, will headline the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts' (UBCFA) homecoming and family weekend festivities in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19.
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Wed, Aug 21st 2024 04:00 pm
Forty-four students from under-resourced communities completed hands-on internships with the New York Power Authority last week and made presentations to show the new career skills they learned while completing energy projects that will benefit the utility industry.
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Mon, Aug 19th 2024 03:30 pm
On Labor Day weekend, visitors to Old Fort Niagara will step back in time to the War of 1812 as the historic site presents "Defending Niagara." Reenactors portraying both U.S. and British forces will gather at the fort for two days of military demonstrations, artillery firings, uniform programs, Regency women's fashions and interactive recruiting programs for families.
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Mon, Aug 19th 2024 07:00 am
When someone has a chance to meet their favorite celebrity, they usually get an autograph or take a picture. It's a special moment - but just that: A quick interaction and a happy memory. Rarely do these encounters lead to a lasting relationship - but that's exactly what happened when John and Paul Janik and their friend, Chris Haick, met Gene Simmons.
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Mon, Aug 19th 2024 06:55 am
Milk, bread, eggs ... Gene Simmons?
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Mon, Aug 19th 2024 06:55 am
Rock 'n' roll royalty, Gene Simmons, visited Niagara Falls on Sunday. He keynoted a press conference outside of the Top of the Falls Restaurant on Goat Island. After speaking about his Rock Steady Sodas partnership with Paul and John Janik and Chris Haick, he traveled to City Hall, where he was given two keys to the city: One from Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino, and a second from North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec.
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Fri, Aug 16th 2024 10:55 am
On Tuesday morning, the Village of Youngstown celebrated improvements to its recreational splash pad at Falkner Park.
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Thu, Aug 15th 2024 09:05 pm
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, is planning critical defenses against erosion for Old Fort Niagara, part of a project to stabilize a portion of the Lake Ontario shoreline.
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Wed, Aug 14th 2024 07:35 pm
After expanding to Western New York in 2023, Leveling the Playing Field (LPF) is excited to announce today that it will begin distributing gently used sports equipment collected over the past year to organizations benefitting children across Western New York.
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Tue, Aug 13th 2024 12:10 pm
The United Way of Greater Niagara kicked off its 2024 campaign on Monday, at Aquarium of Niagara's new Great Lakes 360. The press conference, held on International Youth Day, marks the official start of United Way's annual fundraising efforts aimed at supporting youth programming in Niagara County and the City of Tonawanda.
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Tue, Aug 13th 2024 12:05 pm
On Monday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $10 million to support the repair and restoration of two iconic World War II naval ships along Buffalo's waterfront. She was joined by elected officials and community stakeholders at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park.
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Mon, Aug 12th 2024 11:55 am
Art was on display in Lewiston this weekend - and people came out in droves to catch a glimpse of a "crashed satellite," gaze at unbelievable tree faces, and be amazed by a circus act in a food truck - and that was just Friday night! Saturday and Sunday brought the Lewiston Art Festival - and what appeared to be record attendance, with wall-to-wall crowds strolling Center Street.
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Mon, Aug 12th 2024 10:00 am
Orchard Park's Jon Mowell was awarded Best in Show on Saturday at the Lewiston Art Festival.
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Fri, Aug 9th 2024 11:00 am
Artpark & Company's season is about to feature a string of artists that emerged in the 1990s, including Gin Blossoms, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Blues Traveler and Bush.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2024 07:00 am
Two premier youth camps owned by the WNY Scout Council are welcoming hundreds of kids to fresh air and freedom this summer. Nestled in the hills of Western New York, Camp Sam Wood in Pike, and Camp Scouthaven in Freedom, provide life skills, values-based programming and many fun activities for girls and boys, ages 5 to 18, at both overnight and day camps during July and early August.
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