Fri, Jul 11th 2025 04:15 pm
"Gary's Rockin Road" rolled into the Hibbard's Original Frozen Custard rotation on Friday. The new flavor is a collaboration between the iconic Lewiston sweet shop and Gary Baker, a Grammy Award-winning artist and River Region native.
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Wed, Jul 9th 2025 08:20 pm
To help dog owners protect their pets from toxic algal blooms, New York Sea Grant has published a newly revised "Protect Your Dog from Harmful Algae" brochure. The publication, freely available at nyseagrant.info/dogsandhabsbrochure, includes:
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Tue, Jul 8th 2025 08:40 pm
The New York State Quitline, in commemoration of its 25 years of public health service, has an added incentive this summer to encourage people who smoke or vape to become tobacco-free.
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Tue, Jul 8th 2025 08:40 pm
Niagara University is proud to announce the introduction of a new women's flag football program as part of the institution's continued commitment to club sports and holistic student development.
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Mon, Jul 7th 2025 11:20 am
Senior Airman Ryan McAvoy was recently awarded the 2025 Merrell Lane Memorial Aviation Scholarship during a ceremony hosted by the Niagara Military Affairs Council. The award was presented by former NIMAC Chairman John Cooper Sr. and current Chairman Michael Zimmerman.
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Thu, Jul 3rd 2025 11:00 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce marked Lewiston Live Well's first anniversary with a special gathering Tuesday morning inside of the Portage Road eatery.
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Tue, Jul 1st 2025 01:45 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health announces the launch of "Happy Talk Song and Sign," a free, eight-week speech and language development class designed to support young children and their caregivers. This innovative initiative directly addresses a critical need identified by Niagara County families for early communication support.
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Mon, Jun 30th 2025 10:05 am
The Niagara Orleans Central Labor Council is pleased to share that its annual "Labor's Night at the Races, held June 20 at Ransomville Speedway, successfully raised more than $20,000 in support of the United Way of Greater Niagara.
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Mon, Jun 30th 2025 10:05 am
Ladders to the Outdoors and New York State Parks will host community craft and field days at DeVeaux Woods State Park.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2025 12:55 pm
Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Friendly Markets returns to downtown Buffalo for its 42nd event on Saturday, July 12 (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.), and Sunday, July 13 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.). This year's festival features 40 restaurants and food trucks, four New York state wineries, live local music, and more along Delaware Avenue starting at Chippewa Street and continuing into Niagara Square.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2025 11:15 am
Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University announced the launch of a new initiative granting lifetime memberships to all living artists whose work is part of the museum's permanent collection.
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Mon, Jun 23rd 2025 04:15 pm
On Monday, AAA announced the launch of its grassroots giving campaign spanning local communities right here at home and across America.
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Fri, Jun 20th 2025 07:20 am
Last Friday, for the first time in more than 20 years, the general public walked through the front doors of the historic Frontier House in Lewiston. The building's first-floor tenant, Fairbanks restaurant, hosted a soft opening for those who helped its proprietors, Daniel Hagen and Jake Strawser, craft their second restaurant. They also operate Billy Club in Buffalo.
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Thu, Jun 19th 2025 04:15 pm
Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino, joined by various business and community leaders, on Thursday unveiled findings from a feasibility study of the proposed $200 million Centennial Park complex.
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Thu, Jun 19th 2025 10:35 am
Gene expression, where cells use the genetic information encoded in DNA to produce proteins, has been thought of as a dimmer light.
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Mon, Jun 16th 2025 08:00 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation cut the ribbon on several upgrades at Joseph Davis State Park in Lewiston, including a new, 1-mile multiuse trail and a new inclusive playground.
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Mon, Jun 16th 2025 10:45 am
Summer has arrived, and in Erie County, boating is one of the clearest indicators of the season. Whether you're visiting Erie Basin Marina, fishing in the Niagara River, cruising through Canalside, or heading to the Point Abino Lighthouse, Western New York offers a wealth of waterways that provide excellent recreational opportunities for boating enthusiasts.
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Mon, Jun 16th 2025 10:40 am
June is Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, and Erie County is promoting the Erie Grown initiative to help residents connect with fresh, locally grown food.
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Fri, Jun 13th 2025 11:00 am
Plans are shaping for the return of a summertime favorite up in Youngstown.
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Thu, Jun 12th 2025 09:45 pm
Production wrapped this week on "Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story," the Hallmark "Countdown to Christmas" movie shot in and centered on Buffalo. Though the film crew was only in town for about two months - first at the holidays and then again the past few weeks - Western New York left a lasting impression.
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Thu, Jun 12th 2025 04:55 pm
The Aquarium of Niagara is diving into its 60th anniversary with bold new offerings and accomplishments, including a 60-foot mural, VR shark dive, and recent accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2025 03:15 pm
The West Herr Riviera Theatre and Latshaw Productions proudly present Bachman-Turner Overdrive, performing live at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3.
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Mon, Jun 9th 2025 02:35 pm
From May 20-24, Destination Niagara USA once again hosted outdoor adventure enthusiast and television host Misty Wells, who filmed a new episode of her nationally televised series, "Let's Take It Outside."
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Mon, Jun 9th 2025 02:15 pm
A major new initiative will dramatically expand Western New York students' access to hands-on tech learning opportunities. The Innovation Fellows program will create a corps of local educators equipped to expand STEM learning in their schools.
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Mon, Jun 9th 2025 02:15 pm
WNY Food 4 Paws, a nonprofit addressing pet food insecurity in Western New York, is honored to announce it has received a $10,000 grant from Bailey and Friends, a trust component of the B. Thomas Golisano Foundation. The grant will be used to purchase dry cat food for distribution through 33 food and pet pantry partners across the region, helping vulnerable families keep their pets healthy, fed, and at home.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 03:35 pm
The New York Power Authority will hold its seventh annual touch-a-truck event at the Niagara Power Vista, the visitors center for the Niagara Power Project, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, June 14.
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Thu, Jun 5th 2025 12:20 pm
Information for safe, legal and environmentally friendly boating on New York state waters in 2025 is now available from NY Sea Grant at www.nyseagrant.org/safeboating. NYSG has updated resources and links on the website to help novice and experienced boaters.
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Wed, Jun 4th 2025 05:00 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens' new "Butterfly Experience" opens this weekend and will be open daily from June 7 to Aug. 3. Hundreds of live butterflies have taken flight in their newly renovated tropical orchard. The live butterfly exhibit will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at buffalogardens.com.
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Wed, Jun 4th 2025 05:00 pm
The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America announced it raised over $1.4 million after completing its 29th anniversary ride, which took place May 3-9. Funds raised directly benefit Victory Junction - a camp in Randleman, North Carolina, servicing children with chronic medical illnesses. The ride's donation supports summer camperships, building projects and maintenance programs.
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Wed, Jun 4th 2025 05:00 pm
Niagara Falls Juneteenth weekend celebrations will kick off on Saturday, June 14, with a parade and community art and cultural festival hosted by the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center and organized by the Juneteenth committee and the Niagara Storm Youth Organization.
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Wed, Jun 4th 2025 04:55 pm
More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the U.S. each year, and 90% of people who have a cardiac arrest will not survive. The American Heart Association, devoted to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, is calling on parents and families to make this summer as safe as it is fun.
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Tue, Jun 3rd 2025 01:55 pm
Erie County is pleased to announce a new call for artists as part of the "Arts in Public Places" program, focusing on works to be installed exclusively in the Buffalo Convention Center. This opportunity is for artists residing in Erie County, with selected projects receiving funding of up to $2,000 per piece.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 11:00 am
The Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market is making a case to join death and taxes in the circle of certitude.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 11:05 am
Artpark & Company, along with the Niagara Theater Collective, is thrilled to announce its summer theater camp production of "Hansel and Gretel"! The classic fairy tale will be brought to life by a cast and crew of youths ages 13-18 utilizing the unique space of the Emerald Grove, the perfect forest performance space.
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Wed, May 28th 2025 04:15 pm
The Niagara County Probation Department announced it has received a grant aimed at enhancing DWI enforcement that targets convicted drunk drivers who break the law by operating vehicles without ignition interlock devices (IID), as well as circumventing the use of or tampering with the devices.
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Wed, May 28th 2025 11:25 am
Calling all Western New York spicy food lovers! The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Friendly Markets announced a fiery new collaboration for the 2025 festival with popular internet TV show "Hot Ones" and its parent media company First We Feast.
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Tue, May 27th 2025 07:05 pm
On Tuesday, Sen. Rob Ortt and the New York State Senate proudly inducted the Rev. John Cooper Jr. to the Senate's Veterans Hall of Fame.
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Tue, May 27th 2025 07:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced General Motors will invest $888 million in new machinery and equipment at its Tonawanda plant to produce a next-generation small-block V-8 engine for use in GM's line of full-size trucks and SUVs. The project will support 870 jobs at Tonawanda Propulsion, including 177 jobs that were deemed at risk.
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Tue, May 27th 2025 12:55 pm
Caitlynne Kesty and Aneeta Shepardson were named co-chairs of the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Niagara County. Kesty is a purchaser at Amherst Stainless Fabrication and runs WNY Meat Raffles. Shepardson is a teacher with Lewiston-Porter.
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Wed, May 21st 2025 08:35 am
Shake Shack officially opens in Western New York today, at 1531 Niagara Falls Blvd., Suite 300, Amherst (next to Starbucks in the T.J. Maxx plaza).
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