Wed, Feb 12th 2025 07:25 pm
Amid some of the coldest months of the year, many of us will layer up with our heaviest coats, gloves and blankets. The winter season also calls for us to layer up our immune systems by getting current on various vaccines, including for flu, COVID-19, RSV, shingles and more.
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Mon, Feb 10th 2025 05:10 pm
The Greater Niagara Fishing Expo will take place this week at the Niagara Falls Convention Center from Thursday, Feb. 13, through Sunday, Feb. 16. Renowned for its emphasis on education, this premier fishing expo will feature over 250 seminars led by local, regional and national experts, all included with the price of admission.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2025 11:00 am
Proposed Town of Wheatfield town code amendments involving stormwater are being considered by the board and are likely to be voted on in February.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2025 11:00 am
Though winter is in full swing, the Village of Lewiston waterfront was the topic of discussion when trustees met Monday for their monthly work session.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2025 10:55 am
It's a new beginning for two family-owned businesses: Adrian's Custard & Beef is set to be sold to Anderson's Frozen Custard.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2025 08:45 am
The NFL handed out awards from the 2024 season at the 14th annual NFL Honors presented by Invisalign, an Align Technology brand, the annual two-hour primetime awards special that recognizes the NFL's best players, performances and plays.
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Thu, Feb 6th 2025 03:05 pm
The City of Niagara Falls is looking to use a little over $3 million from its Niagara River Greenway host community benefit funds in shoreline restoration and infrastructure upgrades in its parks.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2025 11:00 am
"The Australian Pink Floyd Show: Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary" is heading to the Artpark Amphitheater in Lewiston at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2025 10:55 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced $20.7 million to support SNUG Street Outreach programs that work to reduce gun violence and save lives in 14 communities across New York.
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Mon, Feb 3rd 2025 10:30 am
Willie Nelson, Mark Rothbaum, Keith Wortman, Blackbird Presents, and Live Nation are thrilled to announce the Outlaw Music Festival 10th anniversary tour! The 2025 tour is the biggest Outlaw tour to date, featuring an unparalleled lineup of legends and superstars - who will make a stop at Darien Lake Amphitheater on Aug. 8 - with Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Turnpike Troubadours, The Red Clay Strays, and Waylon Payne.
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Mon, Feb 3rd 2025 10:30 am
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA, in partnership with the Town of Niagara, is donating more than $45,000 to various charitable groups and organizations that benefit the residents of the Town of Niagara and neighboring communities.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2025 11:00 am
Salting and shoveling snow off streets is only the tip of the iceberg in what the Village of Lewiston Department of Public Works is working on right now.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2025 07:00 am
The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District is looking to build a bridge and an educational and environmental "node" on Cayuga Creek, as part of the eco-campus project with Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper and the Tuscarora Environment Program Office.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2025 07:00 am
The pilot project to fit three Grand Island school buses with stop arm cameras is now tentatively scheduled to begin the week of Feb. 18, not the end of March, as was reported in last week's newspaper.
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Thu, Jan 30th 2025 07:00 am
Whether you're head over heels or looking for a creative way to get back at someone, the Aquarium of Niagara has just the right way to express your feelings this February.
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Wed, Jan 29th 2025 08:15 am
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) board of trustees today approved its first strategic plan for expanding renewable energy resources in New York state to advance Gov. Kathy Hochul's nation-leading climate agenda.
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Tue, Jan 28th 2025 12:15 pm
Yacht Rock Revue announces a return to the Artpark Amphitheater in Lewiston for the "Yacht Rock Forever Tour," presented by CANN, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13.
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Tue, Jan 28th 2025 11:55 am
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Jay M. Mudra, 30, of Buffalo, formerly of Grand Island, was sentenced Tuesday morning before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan to five years of probation.
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Tue, Jan 28th 2025 11:55 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state's ongoing proactive measures to prevent the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), and facilitate early detection - particularly on New York farms.
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Mon, Jan 27th 2025 05:40 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens welcomes visitors to enjoy a flower-filled event like never before during its orchid exhibit and "Orchids After Dark."
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Mon, Jan 27th 2025 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced state parks, historic sites, campgrounds and trails operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation saw a record 88.3 million visits in 2024. Total visits statewide surged by over 4 million, which is a 5% increase compared to the previous record year in 2023.
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Wed, Jan 22nd 2025 07:20 pm
The North Tonawanda Neighborhood Watch is excited to announce the fifth annual Dyngus Day parade, taking place at 5 p.m. Monday, April 21. This much-anticipated event will remain largely the same as last year, with the parade lineup beginning at Buffalo Bolt Way and 10th Avenue.
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Mon, Jan 20th 2025 10:30 am
Winter may not be over, but Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino has announced the first "must-see" summer concert of 2025. Country music superstar Darius Rucker will perform an outdoor concert at the region's premier entertainment destination on Friday, Aug. 1 (8 p.m.).
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Fri, Jan 17th 2025 10:40 am
As part of their "Thanks For Coming Tour," Rainbow Kitten Surprise will perform at the Artpark Amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, with special guest Medium Build.
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Thu, Jan 16th 2025 03:00 pm
The Western New York Land Conservancy has permanently protected an additional 38.3 acres on Grand Island. The property will be maintained by the Land Conservancy and be known as the Jim and Edna Braddell Preserve. Funding for the purchase comes from the Greenway Ecological Standing Committee (GESC), which awarded the Land Conservancy a grant to protect the important bird habitat.
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Thu, Jan 16th 2025 02:05 pm
As part of the office's ongoing effort to protect citizens and prevent crime, District Attorney Michael J. Keane is warning the public about a scam involving robbery and sextortion. The Erie County District Attorney's Office is actively investigating several complaints from victims who reported being robbed during an encounter with a person they believed to be an escort.
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Thu, Jan 16th 2025 01:40 pm
The Greater Niagara Fishing Expo is set to celebrate its 10th annual event from Feb. 13-16, at the Niagara Falls Convention Center. Renowned for its emphasis on education, this premier fishing expo will feature over 250 seminars led by local, regional and national experts, all included with the price of admission.
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Wed, Jan 15th 2025 08:00 pm
The Erie County Department of Health is alerting the community that recent toxicology testing detected carfentanil in the local unregulated drug supply.
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Wed, Jan 15th 2025 07:55 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center has kicked off the centennial celebration of Shea's Buffalo Theatre. The commencement took place on Jan. 15, which marked the 100th anniversary of the day ground was broken on construction of the historic theater. The launch marks the beginning of two years of centennial festivities planned at the theater and in the community.
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Tue, Jan 14th 2025 10:40 am
If you frequently fly, it's time to get prepared for your next adventure. The deadline to meet the REAL ID compliance standard is rapidly approaching.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2025 10:55 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging New Yorkers to exercise caution ahead of a lake-effect snow event expected to impact parts of the Western New York, Central New York, Finger Lakes and North Country regions.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2025 10:15 am
Multi-Grammy award-winning band and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago announced a performance in Lewiston, inside the Artpark Mainstage Theater, on Friday, Aug. 8.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 04:25 pm
The Aquarium of Niagara is proud to announce a yearlong celebration in honor of the organization's 60th year in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 12:25 pm
In November 2024, Jeff Williams, a member of Artpark & Company's board of directors for over seven years, challenged his fellow board members to join together and match contributions from the community to celebrate Artpark & Company's 50th anniversary. If Artpark could raise $50,000 in donations over the final 50 days of the calendar year, the board would match those contributions dollar for dollar.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 07:00 am
A staunch community advocate, proud Grand Island son, and strong newspaper champion has died.
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Thu, Jan 9th 2025 02:20 pm
Niagara University has received $9.2 million in federal funding to address barriers to digital equity faced by low-income individuals, aging populations, individuals with disabilities, and historically marginalized populations throughout the City of Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2025 07:20 pm
Girl Scouts of Western New York is excited to announce that two of its most highly anticipated seasons have arrived: "Girl Scout Cookie Season" and summer camp registration!
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Tue, Jan 7th 2025 01:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, home to Niagara County's only full-service maternity floor, is delighted to announce the arrival of Niagara County's first baby of 2025.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2025 10:00 am
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to keep track of gift cards received during the holidays.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2025 09:25 am
Colder weather means that people are spending time indoors together - perfect conditions for respiratory illnesses like influenza, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), pertussis (whooping cough) and COVID-19 to spread within households, schools and workplaces.
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