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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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 07:10 am
Olcott Lobster Company is opening Friday, May 1, in Lewiston, and "We're beyond excited," proprietor Michelle Pozantides said Tuesday. "This has been a labor of love, and we're just so excited to finally be able to open our doors."
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Thu, Apr 23rd 2026 10:15 pm
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to help hospitals and transfusion centers stay prepared to help all patients. Donors of all blood types and those looking to give for the first time are encouraged to book an appointment in the coming days or weeks ahead.
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Thu, Apr 23rd 2026 08:00 pm
The Village of Lewiston Republican and Democratic parties held caucuses this week to select candidates for the June 16 election.
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Mon, Apr 20th 2026 07:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul kicked off National Work Zone Awareness Week, a week-long campaign running from April 20-24 that promotes work zone safety statewide, urging drivers to slow down, stay alert and follow New York's "Move Over Law" to protect highway and roadside workers. This year's national theme is "Safe Actions Save Lives."
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Mon, Apr 20th 2026 07:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced continued progress in reducing gun violence across communities participating in the state's Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative, with new data showing significant declines in shootings and gun deaths through the first three months of 2026.
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Mon, Apr 20th 2026 03:00 pm
National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) runs from April 20-24, 2026, and AAA is supporting the American Traffic Safety Services Association in raising awareness across the country. This year's theme is, "Safe Actions Save Lives."
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Wed, Apr 15th 2026 10:00 am
Niagara County Fire Coordinator Jon Schultz, along with Niagara County legislators David Godfrey and Chris McKimmie, took part in an event Tuesday hosted by the Firefighters Association of the State of New York in support of FASNY's recruitment and retention campaign, RecruitNY.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 09:15 am
Big night. Real impact. A community that showed up. What began as the first-ever "BIG Meat Raffle" quickly became something much more - a powerful example of what happens when a community shows up for its kids.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 09:15 am
SUNY Niagara will welcome aspiring chefs, culinary professionals and the community for a dynamic weekend of food, artistry and education at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute on Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2026 03:40 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health's children with special needs division proudly announces the opening of a new sensory play room at the Trott Access Center in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 12:20 pm
Tops Friendly Markets and the Taste of Buffalo are pleased to announce that, Chas Gillen, a talented artist from Alden, is the grand-prizewinner of the 2026 Taste of Buffalo Tops poster art contest.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 06:00 am
Drywall and painting were on the agenda this week for the inside of a new two-story building at 748 Center St., in Lewiston. The future home of Deal Realty is taking shape and preparing for a summer opening.
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Thu, Apr 9th 2026 12:55 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the rosters for the 20th Scotty Bowman Showcase. The event will take place Monday, April 13, at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
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Thu, Apr 9th 2026 12:55 pm
In honor of Earth Month, Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA is once again partnering with Sunnking Sustainable Solutions and Goodwill of Western New York to host the "Ultimate Spring-Cleaning Recycling' event, from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 18.
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Tue, Apr 7th 2026 11:55 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski today said the county's three Department of Motor Vehicles offices in Lockport, Niagara Falls and North Tonawanda are once again decorated to celebrate April as Donate Life Month. Throughout the month, those who have saved lives through the gift of a donation are honored - and others are encouraged to consider registering as organ, eye and tissue donors.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2026 10:45 am
On Friday, the New York State Public Service Commission announced it is participating in the nationwide effort to recognize April 2026 as Safe Digging Month.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2026 10:45 am
Registration is open for the 15th annual I Love My Park Day, which will be held Saturday, May 2, at state parks, historic sites and public lands all across New York.
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Thu, Apr 2nd 2026 01:05 pm
The Erie County Fair is proud to announce the first wave of its 2026 paid grandstand entertainment lineup, featuring ticketed headlining performances at the Buffalo News Grandstand Aug. 12-23 in Hamburg.
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Thu, Apr 2nd 2026 10:50 am
Montana International LLC, concessionaire for Grand Island State Park facilities, announced the Beaver Island State Park Golf Course will continue its tradition of offering free rounds of golf to active-duty service members and veterans. The program - now in its third year - has provided nearly $100,000 in complimentary golf to military players over the past two years.
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Mon, Mar 30th 2026 11:25 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announces its upcoming Black Maternal Health Week Celebration, a community-centered event dedicated to uplifting Black mothers, birthing people, and families. The celebration will take place from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Niagara Falls Convention Center, 101 Old Falls St.
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Mon, Mar 30th 2026 10:45 am
The LaSalle Business and Professional Association held its Easter egg hunt at Jayne Park in LaSalle last week - and more than 100 children participated in the annual event.
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Mon, Mar 30th 2026 10:45 am
The magic and sounds of timeless R&B vocals will soar when Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino welcomes Boyz II Men to the Seneca Niagara Event Center at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, April 3.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2026 12:15 pm
The Buffalo Naval Park announced the launch of "Nightmare Wharf," a new, immersive Halloween event coming to the Buffalo waterfront for 16 operating nights in October and early November.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2026 08:00 am
New Frontier House pay-for-parking signs won't be installed for at least another month, as the Village of Lewiston Zoning Board of Appeals tabled a motion Tuesday requesting placement of between five and eight markers at the historic Center Street site.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2026 08:00 am
The Ride for Roswell is slated for Saturday, June 27, and, according to its website, thousands will ride in the event.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2026 07:40 am
The Youngstown Garden Club is looking to renovate the gazebo on Main Street as it nears its 40th birthday in the summer of 2027.
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Tue, Mar 24th 2026 05:25 pm
KeyBank is partnering with Parachute Credit Counseling and the BankOnBuffalo-Niagara Coalition to provide free tax preparation services to those who need it most, helping low- to moderate-income individuals and families determine their eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
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Tue, Mar 24th 2026 11:40 am
Two Canadian citizens were arrested Saturday after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Buffalo port of entry's Lewiston-Queenston Bridge border crossing seized multiple bags of marijuana hidden throughout their vehicle.
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Mon, Mar 23rd 2026 08:55 pm
D'Youville University will celebrate the Class of 2026 at its spring commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at the Buffalo Harborcenter, in what promises to be one of the most distinctive ceremonies in the university's history.
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Mon, Mar 23rd 2026 08:55 pm
For more than 100 years, Catholic Charities has stood alongside Western New Yorkers during some of the hardest chapters of their lives. Today, nearly one in every 10 people in our region will be touched by its work. That's not just a statistic. It represents children, parents, seniors and neighbors who need support to steady their footing and move forward.
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Thu, Mar 19th 2026 02:05 pm
HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving, raised a total of $528,105 in support of Appeal 2026 on March 18 to benefit Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the "Fund for the Faith," pushing the annual campaign past the halfway mark toward its overall $8 million goal. The total surpasses last year's record of $516,124.
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Thu, Mar 19th 2026 02:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the launch of a first-in-the-nation pilot program to integrate firearm access and injury risk screening into emergency department visits, a proactive approach designed to prevent violence before it occurs.
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Thu, Mar 19th 2026 10:20 am
Western New York Book Arts Center announces its 18th annual Edible Book Festival, to be held at 468 Washington St., Buffalo, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, March 28.
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Wed, Mar 18th 2026 02:20 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens welcomes the return of the annual spring flower exhibit, which commences Friday, March 20, and will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Monday, April 13.
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Mon, Mar 16th 2026 04:40 pm
On Monday, the Buffalo City Mission received a Dodge Grand Caravan mobility van donated by the West Herr Automotive Group in conjunction with the "West Herr Cares" program.
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Mon, Mar 16th 2026 03:10 pm
Gateway Harbor is bringing back the Wednesday night concert series, the "Friday Spotlight Series" and Thursday food trucks for another season of free outdoor entertainment and great food - bringing a summer of live music, entertainment, local flavor and community spirit to Tonawandas Gateway Harbor this summer.
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Mon, Mar 16th 2026 11:10 am
A humpback whale alters the pitch of its song when joined by a neighboring singer, a finding that opens a new chapter in the ongoing effort to understand whale song, some of the most structurally and acoustically complex vocal patterns produced by mammals.
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Fri, Mar 13th 2026 07:05 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University invites the public to an evening of reflection, dialogue and discovery on Thursday, April 9, celebrating the opening of two major spring exhibitions: "Human/Nature: Envisioning the Environment" and "USA250: Celebrating the American Vision."
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Fri, Mar 13th 2026 07:00 am
Mark Hagar Jr., 50, has lost 60 pounds so far, as his chemotherapy treatments continue at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Institute. There is no cure for pancreatic cancer and the treatment he's receiving is for "maintenance," Hagar explained from his home on Friday.
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