Fri, Jun 26th 2026 12:50 pm
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University welcomed members, friends, and the wider Western New York community to "Party on the Portico" on Thursday. CAM's annual summer celebration was set against the backdrop of the museum's iconic portico and current summer exhibitions. It brought together art, music, conversation, and community in one of CAM's most anticipated annual traditions.
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Wed, Jun 24th 2026 09:30 pm
The Buffalo Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of a 7-month-old male capybara named Mozzarella, who is now on exhibit regularly in M&T Bank Rainforest Falls.
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Tue, Jun 23rd 2026 02:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul, the Buffalo Bills and Erie County on Tuesday celebrated the official completion of the new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.
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Mon, Jun 22nd 2026 09:30 pm
The WNY Forward Fund, a group of local funders who joined together to support the WNY community and the local nonprofit sector in the face of major shifts in federal funding and priorities since early 2025, has announced its second round of grant opportunities for the exploration of strategic realignment and nonprofit resiliency in the WNY area.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2026 01:20 am
The future of fishing in Niagara County depends on two important ingredients: healthy fish populations and the next generation of anglers. This month, both are receiving a boost thanks to the efforts of dedicated volunteers and community organizations throughout the region.
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Thu, Jun 18th 2026 08:15 pm
Kingdom Bound Ministries, in partnership with Project Lab's Art Industry Table, will host "Beauty That Remains," a community art gallery and creative arts experience from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, in Buffalo.
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Mon, Jun 15th 2026 02:25 pm
Tops Friendly Markets is proud to launch its annual Children's Miracle Network (CMN) campaign. The campaign will run at participating Tops Friendly Markets locations from June 14 through July 4.
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Mon, Jun 15th 2026 02:25 pm
The City of Buffalo Animal Shelter is urgently calling on the community to help as the shelter faces a critical capacity crisis. With no open dog kennels available, some new arrivals are now being housed in temporary overflow crates. The shelter currently has 48 adoptable dogs and 20 adoptable cats waiting for homes, with additional animals expected to become available for adoption in the coming days.
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Mon, Jun 15th 2026 02:05 pm
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and the 40th anniversary of the Upstate Elder Abuse Center at Lifespan of Greater Rochester. The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) stands with partners across the state to shine a light on elder abuse. Learn how to recognize, prevent and report abuse - including scams and financial fraud - so we can protect older New Yorkers together.
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Thu, Jun 11th 2026 03:00 pm
The Buffalo Zoo is excited to announce the arrival of five black and white ruffed lemurs, all of which come from the Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot, North Dakota, on a Species Survival Plan (SSP) recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
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Thu, Jun 11th 2026 10:40 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Erie County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs (ECFSC) will conduct two free, family-friendly "Teach-Me-To-Fish" events. Visitors of all ages are invited to participate in these family-friendly events to explore the sport of fishing through interactive hands-on instruction provided by DEC and ECFSC.
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Thu, Jun 11th 2026 09:45 am
The New York Power Authority and New York State Canal Corp. recently announced the opening of the Medina Triennial, an international exhibition of contemporary art featuring more than 100 works across 10 locations in the Erie Canal Village of Medina in Orleans County.
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Wed, Jun 10th 2026 08:20 am
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper announced the continued expansion of the Buffalo Blueway into the Buffalo Niagara Blueway during Waterkeeper Week, showcasing 15 new public access site connections on the ecotourism water trail.
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Wed, Jun 3rd 2026 08:35 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park officially announced tickets are on sale for "Nightmare Wharf," a new, immersive Halloween attraction set aboard historic naval vessels and along Buffalo's waterfront.
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Wed, Jun 3rd 2026 08:35 pm
Niagara County Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced law enforcement agencies across Niagara County will participate in the STOP-DWI "100 Days of Summer" high-visibility engagement campaign throughout the months of June, July and August. The initiative is part of a statewide effort to enhance traffic safety, reduce impaired driving, and increase public awareness during the busy summer travel season.
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Mon, Jun 1st 2026 04:45 pm
The Margaret L. Wendt Foundation, a philanthropic leader in the Buffalo community, has announced a generous grant of $50,000 to support The Salvation Army's Hope on Main emergency shelter project. This significant investment will assist The Salvation Army with replacing its family shelter with a new, modern, safe facility for the care of families experiencing homelessness.
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Mon, Jun 1st 2026 04:45 pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County (CCE Niagara), in conjunction with Hoover Dairy, announced the second annual "Fair-ly New" ice cream flavor contest. The competition is now accepting entrants, with the winning flavor to be created by Hoover Dairy and served during the Niagara County Fair, Aug. 5-9 at the Niagara County Fairgrounds.
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Thu, May 28th 2026 09:10 am
The summer concert series kicks off with Cake on Friday, May 29. Known for its singles "Going the Distance" and "Short Skirt/Long Jacket," the alt-rock group is back in Buffalo for the first time in a decade. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show.
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Thu, May 28th 2026 08:55 am
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Friendly Markets announced 42 restaurants and food trucks, along with four wineries, will participate in the 43rd annual celebration of Buffalo's food scene, which will be held July 11-12 along Delaware Avenue and Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 11:15 am
Warm-weather, fun times. Your calendar of events.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Old Falls Street USA is gearing up for an exciting summer season packed with live entertainment, family-friendly activities, festivals, and new events designed to bring residents and visitors together in the heart of Downtown Niagara Falls.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 03:20 pm
A graduate studio in the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning worked this spring to address an urgent and often overlooked challenge of housing in rural communities: ensuring that it is affordable, durable, energy-efficient, and accessible.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 09:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a historic economic milestone for the new Buffalo Bills Highmark Stadium, where over $490 million has been paid to minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE).
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Tue, May 19th 2026 08:55 pm
Tops Friendly Markets proudly announced the successful conclusion of its 33rd annual Breakthrough T1D campaign, raising an impressive $350,136 to support type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, advocacy, and community support efforts. The campaign, which ran from April 5-25, surpassed its fundraising goal and continued a more than three-decade tradition of making a meaningful impact in the fight against T1D.
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Mon, May 18th 2026 04:35 pm
The Niagara Regional Construction Alliance (NRCA) announced its annual summer picnic will return June 24 at West Canal Marina in North Tonawanda. This year, the event takes on a new dimension: The beloved nail-driving contest has been reimagined as a team-based fundraising competition to benefit United Way of Greater Niagara.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 02:40 pm
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez announced construction has begun on a $5.7 million repaving project on three major Erie County roadways.
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Thu, May 14th 2026 11:05 am
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez announced construction has begun on an $8.7 million project to resurface the LaSalle Expressway (state Route 951A) and a section of Interstate 190 in Niagara Falls.
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Tue, May 12th 2026 01:35 pm
Niagara University and Rich Products announced that they have expanded their shared commitment to global education through the launch of the Rich Products scholar program in partnership with Foreign Trade University (FTU), one of Vietnam's premier academic institutions.
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Tue, May 12th 2026 01:30 pm
On Friday, Congressman Nick Langworthy joined with leaders from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, pediatric cancer advocates, and local families to celebrate the enactment of the Give Kids a Chance Act, bipartisan legislation signed into law earlier this year as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026.
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Tue, May 12th 2026 12:40 pm
Six Flags Darien Lake officially opens for the 2026 season May 15, welcoming guests back for weekends and select operating days in May before transitioning to daily operations beginning June 24.
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Tue, May 12th 2026 12:30 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announced 77 Western New York organizations received more than $1.26 million in grant awards from endowment funds created to carry on the legacy of Ralph C. Wilson Jr.
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Wed, May 6th 2026 08:30 pm
The City of Buffalo is bringing back "Food Truck Thursdays" to Niagara Square for the 2026 season, continuing a downtown tradition that has become a staple of spring and summer in the city.
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Wed, May 6th 2026 08:30 pm
Long COVID affects about 6%-7% of adult Americans and 1% of children, a total of nearly 20 million people. It is a chronic, multi-system disease associated with 200 symptoms that is seen in every demographic.
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Tue, May 5th 2026 08:55 pm
Niagara Gospel Mission is kicking off its second annual "Butter Bowl" competition to collect a year's worth of butter.
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Tue, May 5th 2026 03:10 pm
The Niagara County Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (NCDMH) is taking part in recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month, aimed at reducing stigma, providing support and educating the public on mental health. As part of this effort, NCDMH officially launched the new Hope Speaks Niagara Community Coalition.
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Mon, May 4th 2026 02:55 pm
When NASA's Artemis II crew splashed down in the Pacific upon their return to Earth from their flight around the moon, U.S. Navy sailors stood ready to welcome them home.
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Mon, May 4th 2026 10:55 am
New York State Assembly member Jon Rivera and Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper announced $100,000 in capital funding the Rivera secured for the organization's Riverwatch and RestoreCorps programs.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 10:10 am
Niagara Gospel Mission officially launched its "Niagara Gospel Country Club," a new leadership development initiative designed to equip residents with the character, discipline and practical skills needed to successfully reenter the workforce and community.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 06:55 am
What do giant rocks, chains that drip water, a stone bench, and an ornamental flowering cherry tree all have in common? If you said they're items on display at Lincoln Park Nursery in Amherst, you'd be correct. You'd also be right if you guessed they're products of owner John Maloney's imagination.
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Thu, Apr 30th 2026 04:55 pm
Get ready to step back in time as the Buffalo Zoo unveils "Destination Dinosaur," a limited-time, immersive exhibit that transports guests to a prehistoric world.
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