Thu, Mar 12th 2026 11:00 am
The Buffalo Niagara Builders Association (BNBA) today warned that the state's current energy policies under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) and related electrification mandates risk significantly increasing the cost of building and owning a home, further worsening New York's housing affordability crisis.
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Wed, Mar 11th 2026 07:00 am
Imagine you're crossing the street when everything goes dark. When you come to, you're lying in the road, in pain, unsure what happened - except for the red taillights disappearing into the night. No driver. No help. No one calling 911.
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Mon, Mar 9th 2026 12:05 pm
A new exhibition of Latinx painting that explores contemporary artists' innovations and interventions is now open to the public, on the third floor of the Gundlach Building, at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum. This established tradition of painting, on a variety of themes and in various mediums, reveals the diversity and expansiveness of the art form; presented in the timeliest fashion.
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Fri, Mar 6th 2026 04:05 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens announced its "Butterfly Experience" will return from May 16 to July 19. Hundreds of live butterflies will take flight in the Tropical Orchard greenhouse. The live butterfly exhibit will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and a new "Butterfly Release" encounter will be available at a separate ticket price on select Saturdays.
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Fri, Mar 6th 2026 08:15 am
Park improvements funded in 2025 through Greenway and municipal monies are starting to take shape in the Village of Youngstown.
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Fri, Mar 6th 2026 07:55 am
As deputy mayor and budget officer for the Village of Youngstown, I am deeply honored to serve our community, and humbled by the trust our residents have placed in me. This is more than a role - it is a responsibility to listen, to lead with integrity, and to ensure that every decision we make reflects the best interests of our village and its people.
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Thu, Mar 5th 2026 10:30 am
Spring is about to bloom in Niagara County! The 2026 spring bouquet sale, hosted by Niagara Hospice, will take place March 9-14. The spring bouquet sale is one of the organization's largest fundraisers, and proceeds support the nonprofit's mission of providing "the right care, in the right place, at the right time" for over 1,000 individuals and their families every year.
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Mon, Mar 2nd 2026 10:20 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday encouraged New Yorkers to support their local maple producers during Maple Month. She highlighted the state's upcoming "Maple Weekends" - which will take place March 21-22 and 28-29 - as well as additional events and activities taking place at New York's welcome centers.
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Mon, Mar 2nd 2026 10:20 am
Niagara Gospel Mission formally dedicated its men's emergency shelter in honor of Tom McLaughlin, recognizing his decades of faithful leadership and lifelong commitment to serving individuals experiencing homelessness.
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Mon, Mar 2nd 2026 10:20 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton recently announced the 2026 "I BIRD NY Challenge" for birders of all ages and abilities would start March 1. The challenge encourages New Yorkers and visitors to identify birds and learn about birdlife, and finishers are awarded a commemorative "I BIRD NY Challenge" patch and certificate - plus the opportunity to win birding-related prizes.
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Thu, Feb 26th 2026 10:10 am
Niagara University has been awarded $525,000 in funding to modernize its theater facilities. This strategic investment will upgrade critical infrastructure including stage machinery, lighting, audio, and communication systems to align the university's training with the demands of the film, television and live production industries.
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Wed, Feb 25th 2026 07:55 pm
Schenectady-based Scene One Entertainment, in collaboration with The Benchmark Group, announced it will reopen the Market Arcade 8 located in downtown Buffalo in April.
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Wed, Feb 25th 2026 07:55 pm
Pain researchers at the University at Buffalo's Behavioral Medicine Clinic have co-authored an editorial about a recent meta-analytic study on how some patients with pain may benefit from exposure to nature.
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Tue, Feb 24th 2026 04:10 pm
This winter's extreme conditions along New York's Great Lakes are amplifying the natural action of wind, water, ice and storms that can cause significant shoreline erosion and economic damage to coastal businesses and personal properties, structures and operations.
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Tue, Feb 24th 2026 01:50 pm
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University announces its spring 2026 programming calendar, alongside the release of The CAM Magazine (issue 2 - winter/spring 2026), now available in the museum's Sculpture Court.
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Thu, Feb 19th 2026 09:15 am
The Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of a formal search for its next permanent executive director, marking an important step forward in the organization's continued evolution and long-term growth.
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Thu, Feb 19th 2026 09:15 am
The Canal Fest of the Tonawandas announced the eight-day event will move to Gratwick Riverside Park for the 2026 event, occurring July 19-26. This decision has not come lightly, and was decided to provide positive change to the event for the community.
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Thu, Feb 19th 2026 09:15 am
Destination Niagara USA, the organization dedicated to promoting Niagara Falls USA as a premier visitor destination, will join destinations around the world in celebrating Destination Professionals Day on Feb. 19. Created by Destinations International, this observance honors the people and organizations that drive tourism, economic growth and community vitality worldwide.
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Thu, Feb 19th 2026 09:15 am
Senior Kaitlyn Szarejko has always been an active student in her school community throughout her time at Lewiston-Porter Schools.
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Fri, Feb 13th 2026 07:05 am
The Lewiston Council on the Arts will present "Vincent," a one-act play that explores the life and art of Vincent van Gogh - and pair that with a Christina Custode-led bistro performance - on Feb. 20 and 22.
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Fri, Feb 13th 2026 07:00 am
Stella Niagara transformed its second floor into an enchanted forest this week as it hosted its annual Scholastic Book Fair, themed "Get Lost ... In a Good Book!" The weeklong fair offered students and families a themed event filled with literacy, creativity and school spirit.
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Thu, Feb 12th 2026 12:00 pm
The Niagara River Greenway Commission organized its fourth annual Environmental Ambassador Summit on Tuesday. Linde hosted the event.
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Thu, Feb 12th 2026 10:30 am
Today, three-time Grammy Award-winner and global icon Sarah McLachlan announced the 2026 extension of her "Better Broken Tour," produced by Live Nation, in support of her critically acclaimed 10th studio album of the same name, released Sept. 19, 2025, via Concord Records.
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Tue, Feb 10th 2026 06:10 pm
Niagara Falls has always been a place where power meets possibility. Long before rockets left Cape Canaveral or astronauts set foot on the moon, the roar of the falls drew inventors, engineers and industrialists who believed that energy, if properly harnessed, could change the world. That belief took root here, in Western New York, and it carried our region into the aerospace age.
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Tue, Feb 10th 2026 11:45 am
Tops Friendly Markets is proud to announce the launch of a premium sponge candy paczki, or "PUNTczki," a limited-time bakery item available just in time for the Lenten season.
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Mon, Feb 9th 2026 12:30 pm
The Buffalo AKG Art Museum announced "Rockin' at the AKG," one of the museum's most important annual fundraising events, will take place on Saturday, June 6, with DEVO and special guests Soul Coughing and Shilpa Ray.
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Mon, Feb 9th 2026 12:10 pm
Temperatures are expected to rise into the upper-30s this week, which could mean long lines at the car wash - but it's worth the wait. AAA reminds drivers that salt, snow and ice can wreak havoc on your car.
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Thu, Feb 5th 2026 06:55 pm
What began as Negro History Week in 1926 has evolved into Black History Month, now approaching its 100th anniversary. As the milestone nears, a University at Buffalo scholar is encouraging renewed reflection on the origins of the observance and the work that still lies ahead.
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Mon, Feb 2nd 2026 06:45 pm
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops announced Adam Roma as chairperson of the 2026 event. Additionally, the Taste announced that Twenty6 Productions and Judith A. Sperry have been hired to serve as the new event manager and sponsorship liaison, respectively.
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Mon, Feb 2nd 2026 06:45 pm
Thanks to the incredible support of customers across Western New York, Tops Friendly Markets' recent partnership with Allen Family Farms proved to be a winning season both on and off the field. The campaign, which featured Allen Family Farms cantaloupes and honeydew melons in participating Tops stores, helped raise nearly $10,000 for the Patricia Allen Fund at Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo.
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Mon, Feb 2nd 2026 06:35 pm
In 2026, America turns 250 and celebrations are planned throughout the nation. On Feb. 14-15, Old Fort Niagara ushers in the semiquincentennial year with a special event focused on how people survived winter on the New York frontier during the American Revolution.
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Fri, Jan 30th 2026 04:10 pm
Batavia Downs President and CEO Byron Brown announced the official lineup for the ninth annual "Rockin' the Downs" summer concert series, featuring the most diverse lineup in the series' history. The seven-show, family-friendly series will be held Friday nights outdoors in the center of the Batavia Downs horse racing track, kicking off June 26 and running through Aug. 14.
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Fri, Jan 30th 2026 07:00 am
The other day, I was asked about the lack of visiting anglers this winter. I had to assure the person it had nothing to do with lack of promotion or any issues with the number of fish waiting to be caught, but it was just due to the clarity (or lack thereof) of the water itself.
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Thu, Jan 29th 2026 10:20 am
Iconic Italian legend and one of the most beloved and recognized musical voices in the world, maestro Andrea Bocelli, announced new dates for his 2026 "Romanza 30th Anniversary World Tour," celebrating his widely acclaimed 1997 breakthrough album "Romanza."
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Thu, Jan 29th 2026 09:50 am
Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced the release of its 2025 report to the community, which highlights how the agency has continued to serve those in need while adapting its programs and services to meet the changing needs of the community.
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Tue, Jan 27th 2026 12:25 pm
Dave Matthews Band's U.S. headline tour will include a stop at Darien Lake Amphitheater in Darien Center on July 22.
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Tue, Jan 27th 2026 12:20 pm
Barry Manilow has announced seven new arena dates on his 2026 tour, extending the run into April with additional performances across the Northeast. Manilow will perform at Buffalo's KeyBank Center on April 22.
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Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 01:35 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce officially unveiled its 2026 advocacy agenda on Thursday, outlining a set of guiding principles that will shape the Chamber's advocacy efforts at the local, state and federal levels in the year ahead.
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 07:55 pm
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 05:05 pm
Multi-Platinum, 13-time Grammy Award-winner John Legend today announced he is bringing "A Night of Songs & Stories" back - "just you and me, the piano, and the stories behind the songs" - to Shea's Buffalo Theatre on April 22.
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