Thu, Oct 30th 2025 07:20 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton reminds New Yorkers to hunt safely this season. She encourages all outdoor enthusiasts to respectfully share the woods and follow safety precautions.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 06:40 pm
In response to the growing need for food support in the community, and to assist families and individuals facing food insecurity, City of North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec's office is partnering with Lumber City Church to host a community food assistance event.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 06:40 pm
Double Up Food Bucks NY (DUFBNY), the statewide nutrition incentive program that provides a free and automatic dollar-for-dollar match on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) purchases of fresh fruits and vegetables, will remain available for SNAP shoppers at all participating DUFBNY locations throughout November, even if SNAP benefits are temporarily unavailable.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 06:40 pm
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has returned from a weeklong visit to the Vatican, where he met with his holiness Pope Leo XIV and several dicasteries (administrative offices) of the Holy See to detail the progress of bringing together diocesan parishes, known as the "Road to Renewal," as well as emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, among other topics.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 06:50 am
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Wednesday that two teenagers were convicted for their involvement in a shooting that resulted in the death of a 3-year-old boy and injured his sister last summer.
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Tue, Oct 28th 2025 02:45 pm
On Oct. 27, at approximately 9:48 p.m., Niagara Falls police responded to investigate a crash spanning from the 5300 block to the 5600 block of Buffalo Avenue. The crash involved a 2012 Yamaha Sports Bike and an electric bicycle.
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Tue, Oct 28th 2025 10:40 am
Last year, 46 emergency responders never made it home, according to the Emergency Responder Safety Institute. They were police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and tow truck operators - struck while assisting others on the roadside.
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Mon, Oct 27th 2025 04:40 pm
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Mon, Oct 27th 2025 11:10 am
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.05, up 1 cent from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.13. The New York state average is $3.11, down 2 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.21.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2025 10:50 am
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) will make its election protection hotline available for the Nov. 4 general election and during New York's early voting period, which runs from Saturday, Oct. 25, through Sunday, Nov. 2.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2025 07:10 am
The option to override the 2% tax cap was formally approved by a 4-1 vote at the Town of Niagara's regular Town Board business meeting on Tuesday. Councilman Charles Teixeira was the lone dissenting vote against authorizing Supervisor Sylvia Virtuoso and the board to increase taxes by more than 2%.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2025 07:00 am
The Lewiston Public Library (www.lewistonpubliclibrary.org) has been a cornerstone of learning, inspiration and connection in our community since 1901. It offers more than just books - it provides free access to technology, educational programs for all ages, job search resources, safe spaces for children and teens, digital media, and countless opportunities for personal growth.
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Thu, Oct 23rd 2025 11:10 am
The Town of Niagara, the Town of Niagara Lions Club, and the Town of Niagara Helping Hands are joining together to honor veterans at a ceremony and luncheon at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Memorial Community Park, 7000 Joe Rotella Way. A buffet lunch will follow in the Calvin K. Richards Community Center. All veterans are invited to attend.
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Wed, Oct 22nd 2025 06:55 pm
Notice to interested voters in Niagara County from the election commissioners:
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Wed, Oct 22nd 2025 06:55 pm
The "2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC)," published in the association's flagship journal, Circulation, marks the first full revision of lifesaving resuscitation guidance since 2020. Among the updates are expanded recommendations for managing choking and suspected opioid overdose, in addition to other lifesaving interventions.
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Tue, Oct 21st 2025 12:35 pm
We are delighted to announce the date of our 2026 Premier Gala, taking place Saturday, Jan. 17. Please mark your calendars for this unforgettable evening of beauty, impact and community.
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Fri, Oct 17th 2025 07:05 am
Budget discussions continue for the Town of Lewiston, where a potential cut in property taxes is being considered.
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Fri, Oct 17th 2025 07:00 am
The event raised $15,000, meeting the goal to fund fireworks at Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World at Fantasy Island, 2400 Grand Island Blvd. Ehde said more than 100 people attended the event.
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Thu, Oct 16th 2025 09:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the winners of the 11th annual 43North Finals, New York state's $5 million startup competition held in Buffalo, in which five companies were each awarded a $1 million investment.
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Tue, Oct 14th 2025 05:45 pm
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Mon, Oct 13th 2025 05:45 pm
The American Red Cross asks donors to make an appointment now to give blood or platelets to support patients counting on a consistent blood supply to survive and heal. While emergencies often grab headlines, the need for blood is constant - especially in October, as donation appointments can often drop quickly when people settle into busy fall routines and make plans around upcoming school breaks.
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Thu, Oct 9th 2025 12:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul and labor leaders announced the maximum weekly unemployment insurance (UI) benefit increase for unemployed workers across the state.
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Thu, Oct 9th 2025 12:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul, with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, announced 10 counties were upgraded from drought watch to drought warning in the Great Lakes region. New York state is encouraging all residents, including those dependent on private groundwater wells, to conserve water whenever possible during the coming weeks.
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Tue, Oct 7th 2025 05:15 pm
As it celebrated National Coaches Day on Monday, Project Play Western New York (WNY) announced the 25 coaches named to its annual "Coaches Honor Roll," as well as the 2025 Dick Gallagher Lifetime Service Award recipient. Honorees include:
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Mon, Oct 6th 2025 07:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced an extension of executive order 52, which allows pharmacists to continue administering COVID vaccines, providing access for all New Yorkers who wish to be vaccinated. The executive order will be in place for at least another 30 days while work continues on a long-term legislative solution to protect the immunization and health care rights of New Yorkers.
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Mon, Oct 6th 2025 08:00 am
Independent Living of Niagara County, part of the WNY Independent Living Inc. family of agencies, is hosting "Meet the Candidates Day 2025" from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 746 Portage Road, Niagara Falls. This event offers local residents the opportunity to meet candidates for public office, discuss their priorities, and share perspectives on issues impacting people with disabilities and the Niagara County community.
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Fri, Oct 3rd 2025 02:40 pm
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women in Buffalo and across the U.S. To change that, the American Heart Association is encouraging women to prioritize their heart health.
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Fri, Oct 3rd 2025 08:00 am
E-ZPass problems got easier to resolve for a couple hundred customers on Monday and Tuesday. Solutions were on hand for motorists who stopped by an E-ZPass outreach event held at the Grand Island Welcome Center.
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Fri, Oct 3rd 2025 07:55 am
The Francis Center debuted its new classroom spaces on Sept. 25 on the second floor or the Niagara Falls Community Education Center at 6040 Lindbergh Ave.
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Thu, Oct 2nd 2025 08:45 pm
On Wednesday, the Diocese of Buffalo filed its Chapter 11 reorganization plan with the Federal Bankruptcy Court, as it committed to doing when reaching a settlement with the Creditors Committee last April.
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Thu, Oct 2nd 2025 08:45 pm
At 6:44 a.m. Thursday, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office communications center received multiple 911 calls reporting a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian on Niagara Falls Boulevard in the Town of Wheatfield.
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Thu, Oct 2nd 2025 08:45 pm
On Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her appointment of Kathy Moser to serve as acting commissioner of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Moser will lead State Parks in an acting role as she awaits confirmation by the Senate next year.
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Tue, Sep 30th 2025 03:55 pm
Niagara Pride, the leading organization supporting the LGBTQ+ community in Niagara County, announced its fifth anniversary celebration event will take place from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Kenan Center, 433 Locust St., Lockport. It promises to be a memorable evening filled with entertainment, inspiration and camaraderie.
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Mon, Sep 29th 2025 05:30 pm
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Mon, Sep 29th 2025 04:50 pm
Erie County is announcing community COVID-19 vaccines in October, available for any resident age 6 months and older.
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Mon, Sep 29th 2025 10:30 am
United Way of Greater Niagara is now accepting applications for its 2026 program funding cycle. Nonprofit organizations located in Niagara County or the City of Tonawanda that provide youth-focused services are invited to apply.
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 05:40 pm
Step into the "Golden Age of Broadway" this fall as the Kenan Center launches its second in-house produced theater season with Rodgers & Hammerstein's "A Grand Night for Singing," running Oct. 2-12 at the Taylor Theatre.
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 01:30 pm
Niagara University celebrated the official opening of the Bieler Institute of Business Ethics with a ribbon cutting on Sept. 24. The initiative, spearheaded by a generous gift from Scott and Kathy Bieler and the Scott Bieler Family Foundation, transformed the first floor of the university's Bisgrove Hall into a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advancing ethical leadership and innovation.
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 12:25 pm
The University at Buffalo's clean energy master plan received a major boost with the announcement Wednesday that New York state will provide UB $68 million to decarbonize the central utility plant, create energy hubs and thermal energy networks, and build geothermal wells as part of a campuswide effort to phase out fossil fuel-based systems and replace them with on-site electrical systems.
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 02:55 am
The Burchfield Penney Art Center announces the return of its premier live auction, "(716)ART," from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22.
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