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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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 10:45 am
Hibbard's Original Frozen Custard has teamed up with Artpark & Company to offer a new hometown favorite sweet treat: "Artpark Buttered Popcorn." The innovative custard pairs a vanilla base with popcorn flavoring to provide a one-of-a-kind dessert.
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Wed, Jun 10th 2026 10:35 pm
The Aquarium of Niagara is deeply saddened to announce the passing of its rescued California sea lion, Arie.
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Mon, Jun 8th 2026 11:00 pm
One day after taking home Broadway's highest honor, Shea's Performing Arts Center announced "Ragtime" is launching a North American tour at Shea's Buffalo Theatre.
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Fri, Jun 5th 2026 07:00 am
Grand Island's traffic box art project, "Paint the Town," returns following a successful inaugural year. The "Paint the Town" project gives residents the opportunity to transform everyday traffic signal boxes into colorful, eye-catching works of public art.
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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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Wed, Jun 3rd 2026 08:35 pm
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Friendly Markets announced more than 20 local artists performing as part of this year's entertainment lineup for the 43rd celebration of the annual food festival. The event will be held along Delaware Avenue and Niagara Square on July 11-12.
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Tue, Jun 2nd 2026 07:20 pm
Wild Kritters of Niagara County will host its 21st annual basket raffle fundraiser from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the 3F Conservation Club, 904 Swann Road, Youngstown.
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Thu, May 28th 2026 09:45 am
The population of the Buffalo Zoo's "M&T Bank Rainforest Falls" has grown.
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Thu, May 28th 2026 09:10 am
University at Buffalo Center for the Arts (UBCFA) will host "Ghostbusters in Concert," a live concert experience of the beloved classic film with live orchestra, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16.
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Wed, May 27th 2026 09:05 am
Three hundred years ago in June, French soldiers and tradesmen landed at the mouth of the Niagara River to establish Fort Niagara. Their mission was to construct a massive stone fortification disguised as a house. This building, known today as the French Castle, is the oldest structure in the Great Lakes Basin.
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Tue, May 26th 2026 09:10 pm
Tops Friendly Markets is turning up the flavor with the launch of Guillermo's Salsa, a fresh refrigerated salsa line created by Guillermo Rodriguez of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" fame. Customers can find the new produced-in-Rochester salsa varieties at Tops stores, marking the brand's first launch in a local grocery retailer.
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Mon, May 25th 2026 04:50 pm
Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 and the Lewiston Memorial Day Remembrance Committee teamed Monday for the annual Memorial Day parade, ceremony and luncheon.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 11:15 am
Warm-weather, fun times. Your calendar of events.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 05:05 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston shared the following this week:
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Thu, May 21st 2026 03:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled renderings for a transformative cruise ship terminal on Buffalo's Outer Harbor, marking a new chapter for the city's waterfront.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 12:50 pm
Artpark & Company announced "Analog Rewind," a special reunion concert of five local, iconic bands of the 1980s and '90s, at Artpark's Mainstage Theater Terrace in Lewiston at 5 p.m. Aug. 22. The event will benefit Artpark's Memory Café.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 12:50 pm
The Niagara Falls Community Lions Club is providing free pop-up eye clinics this spring.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 08:55 pm
Wilkeson Pointe is welcoming the summer season with a full slate of family-friendly offerings.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 08:55 pm
Buffalo Guinea Pig Mafia Rescue has a new animal rescue advocate - and she's only 10 years old.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 08:00 am
A chocolate Labrador named Cocoa has found a second chapter in life after being adopted by Town of Niagara Police Clerk Miranda McQuillan. Cocoa will serve as a therapy dog for the police department.
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Thu, May 14th 2026 04:15 pm
Motherhood can feel isolating, especially when most local event roundups revolve around entertaining your kids. But across Western New York this May and June, there are actually plenty of opportunities for moms to step away from the mental load for a few hours, meet other women, tap back into creativity, and feel like themselves again.
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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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Wed, May 13th 2026 09:45 am
On Wednesday, the Niagara County Center for Economic Development launched the inaugural Niagara County Corporate Fishing Challenge, a new initiative focused on engaging business professionals, showcasing the region's world-class fishing opportunities, and supporting a local charitable organization.
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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
For 56 years, 100 American Craftsmen has brought together some of the finest makers in the country for a celebration of contemporary craft art in the heart of Western New York. This June, the show returns with more artisans, more energy, and more reason than ever to attend.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 11:35 am
Artpark & Company, in partnership with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, will present an intimate "Candlelight Concert" inside Artpark's Mainstage Theater at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 19. The show will feature a string duo from The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Wed, May 6th 2026 09:20 pm
Destination Niagara USA joined communities across the country in celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), recognizing the vital role tourism plays in driving economic growth, creating jobs, and enhancing quality of life in Niagara County.
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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 Erie County Fair is excited to announce its 2026 free grandstand entertainment lineup, featuring four nights of live performances included with admission at the Buffalo News Grandstand, from Aug. 12-23 in Hamburg. No extra ticket is required for these shows!
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Mon, May 4th 2026 10:50 am
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, wildlife services program (USDA-WS), will begin a spring distribution of oral rabies vaccine (ORV) baits (ONRAB) across Niagara County and Western New York in May.
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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 04:45 pm
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to celebrate and support local businesses during Small Business Week with a fun and rewarding initiative: The "Shop Small Challenge."
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Thu, Apr 30th 2026 01:05 pm
USA Niagara Development Corp. (USAN) and the City of Niagara Falls announced the completion of five projects funded by the Niagara Falls Small Business Property Improvement Grant program (NFSBPIP).
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Wed, Apr 29th 2026 08:00 pm
Niagara County Legislators Rich Andres and Rick Abbott on Wednesday announced the county has launched a pilot program funded by the New York State Landbank Initiative and administered by the Niagara Orleans Regional Land Improvement Corp. (NORLIC) that will provide grants to eligible homeowners in North Tonawanda and the City of Lockport for home repairs.
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Tue, Apr 28th 2026 09:15 am
In honor of Earth Day, the Lewiston Community Lions Club hosted its fifth annual cleanup around the village on Saturday. Volunteers gathered at the playground pavilion behind the Red Brick Municipal Building for refreshments and instructions, before heading up to collect garbage and debris from the surrounding neighborhoods.
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Mon, Apr 27th 2026 01:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced Buffalo's Silo City will serve as a premier destination for the FIFA World Cup 2026, projecting five select matches onto the towering facades of its historic grain elevators.
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Mon, Apr 27th 2026 11:10 am
Tops Friendly Markets announced it will once again host a "Stars for Our Troops" initiative, running May 10 through June 14. The program welcomes the community to donate worn and tattered American flags at select Tops Markets locations for proper retirement.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 07:15 am
Mom, grandma and wrestling, of all things, led Bashar Srouji to open Ghada Have It!, a Mediterranean restaurant on Military Road in the Town of Niagara.
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