Fri, Jun 26th 2026 11:55 am
Niagara Hospice is looking forward to the 13th annual Hospice Gran Fondo bike ride, taking place Aug. 1. "Gran Fondo" originates in Italy, where long-distance bike rides are followed by large celebrations. The event starts and ends at the Niagara Hospice campus, located at 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2026 11:55 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced a "Free Fishing Weekend" will take place June 27-28 as part of six designated "Free Fishing Days" that take place each year in New York. During these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for freshwater fishing on state waters.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2026 11:55 am
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Fri, Jun 26th 2026 11:55 am
M&T Bank has introduced the "Meet Me Downtown" initiative, a collaborative effort bringing together public, private and nonprofit partners to strengthen the vibrancy of downtown Buffalo.
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Wed, Jun 24th 2026 09:30 pm
Erie County is now accepting applications from eligible Erie County-based charitable organizations interested in being entered into a lottery for a chance to receive tickets and parking passes for an assigned Buffalo Bills home game at the new Highmark Stadium. The application period will close Friday, July 24.
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Wed, Jun 24th 2026 09:30 pm
The Buffalo AKG announced this year's "Art Alive" celebration, the event's 30th anniversary, will take place from2-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, on the museum's Great Lawn.
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Thu, Jun 18th 2026 08:15 pm
The City of Niagara Falls will conduct the second public meeting for the public plaza and Main Street streetscape improvements project from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at the LaSalle Preparatory School Auditorium, 7436 Buffalo Ave. There will be a brief presentation about the project followed by an informal and interactive open house.
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Thu, Jun 18th 2026 08:10 pm
Just Buffalo Literary Center invites the public to join "In Gratitude: A Community Celebration," from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Silo City. The free event marks the culmination of the organization's six-month "In Gratitude" initiative, a citywide project inspired by the work of acclaimed poet and essayist Ross Gay.
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Thu, Jun 18th 2026 08:10 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that South Transit Road (Route 78) will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Dorchester Road in the Town of Lockport and the Millersport Highway (Route 263) ramp in the Town of Amherst, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. nightly, beginning Monday, June 22, through Saturday, June 27, to facilitate a resurfacing project.
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Tue, Jun 16th 2026 07:45 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the selection of the State University of New York University at Buffalo (UB) to serve as the new host of the Great Lakes Research Consortium.
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Mon, Jun 15th 2026 02:45 pm
St. John's Episcopal Church, overlooking the Niagara River on Main and Chestnut streets in Youngstown, will hold its annual Strawberry Fest from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27.
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Fri, Jun 12th 2026 07:05 pm
The Erie County Fair is now accepting submissions for its inaugural national anthem contest.
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Thu, Jun 11th 2026 02:50 pm
AAA Western and Central New York hosted a special food drive with offensive tackle Dion Dawkins that had football fans lining up to show their support. The exclusive AAA Member event was held at AAA's Headquarters at 100 International Drive in Amherst on Wednesday evening, June 10.
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Thu, Jun 11th 2026 02:50 pm
The bus drivers whose busses transport Cardinal O'Hara High School students to and from school every day received a special thank you from the school when they arrived at O'Hara the afternoon of June 3. Students were waiting for the buses, including the Metro Bus, not for a ride, but to present a thank you gift from the school.
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Thu, Jun 11th 2026 02:50 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the open (harvest) season for black bass (largemouth and smallmouth bass) begins Monday, June 15, and extends through Monday, Nov. 30.
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Tue, Jun 9th 2026 01:35 pm
The City of Niagara Falls and the Niagara Falls Public Library have launched a "clean kit" initiative to help with the city's cleanup efforts. Residents with a library card can pick up "clean kits" at the Earl W. Brydges Building (main library) and LaSalle Branch Library.
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Fri, Jun 5th 2026 02:55 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health (NCDOH) is monitoring a confirmed case of measles in an Erie County resident who recently traveled abroad. At this time, there are no confirmed cases of measles in Niagara County.
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Fri, Jun 5th 2026 10:45 am
The Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced the hiring of Ryan Guerinot as the organization's new executive director.
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Wed, Jun 3rd 2026 08:35 pm
The Diocese of Buffalo has achieved a clean audit for the third consecutive year, demonstrating full compliance with its policies and procedures for the protection of children, young people, and vulnerable adults; its priest supervision program; its code of conduct for personnel; and with respect to all 29 commitments outlined in the stipulated final order (SFO), a condition of the diocese's 2022 settlement with the New York State attorney general.
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Tue, Jun 2nd 2026 06:50 pm
Wegmans Food Markets announced its now offering free access to on-demand American Sign Language interpreting at every location via the Aira ASL app. Any customer or employee at a Wegmans store can now connect instantly to a professional American Sign Language interpreter via the Aira ASL app.
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Tue, Jun 2nd 2026 06:50 pm
Applications are now open for the Western New York Ford Dealers' 2026 Ford Friendship Express program, inviting local nonprofit organizations in need of reliable transportation to apply for the opportunity to receive a new 2026 Ford vehicle.
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Tue, Jun 2nd 2026 06:50 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced Aaron B. Hoffman, M.D., F.A.C.S., an accomplished general and minimally invasive surgeon, has joined its surgical services team. Hoffman brings more than 20 years of clinical, academic, and leadership experience, expanding access to advanced surgical care for patients throughout Niagara County.
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Mon, Jun 1st 2026 04:45 pm
The Margaret L. Wendt Foundation, a philanthropic leader in the Buffalo community, has announced a generous grant of $50,000 to support The Salvation Army's Hope on Main emergency shelter project. This significant investment will assist The Salvation Army with replacing its family shelter with a new, modern, safe facility for the care of families experiencing homelessness.
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Mon, Jun 1st 2026 01:10 pm
Niagara University announced a strategic realignment within its office of enrollment management, marking a transition toward a unified enrollment management structure.
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Mon, Jun 1st 2026 01:05 pm
Senior Wishes, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing joy and connection to older adults across Western New York, recently celebrated the granting of its 500th wish.
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Thu, May 28th 2026 09:45 am
The City of Niagara Falls has issued approximately 3,000 letters to property owners across the city who are delinquent in paying their taxes. The city estimates that delinquent property taxes total in the millions of dollars. Property owners who do not make payment in full by June 30, 2026, will see their properties enter foreclosure.
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Thu, May 28th 2026 09:45 am
The Vogt Family Foundation, a philanthropic leader in the Buffalo community, has announced a grant of $33,853 to support The Salvation Army's Hope on Main emergency shelter project. This funding will be used to purchase much-needed kitchen equipment in the new, 80-bed family shelter.
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Thu, May 28th 2026 08:50 am
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns is once again recognizing local veterans who have been bestowed the Purple Heart by inviting them to be included in the William J. Donovan Purple Heart Recipients Book of Merit.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 11:10 am
There's plenty to experience at the Buffalo Zoo this Memorial Day weekend.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Old Falls Street USA is gearing up for an exciting summer season packed with live entertainment, family-friendly activities, festivals, and new events designed to bring residents and visitors together in the heart of Downtown Niagara Falls.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 07:15 pm
For the seventh year in a row, 7,300 flags will blanket the grounds of the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park throughout Memorial Day weekend to represent the average number of U.S. veterans who have lost their battle with PTSD per year, an average of 22 per day. From May 23-25, walk or drive by the Naval Park to see the installation, made possible by The Battle Within Foundation.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 03:20 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health invites the public to a free community health fair from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, outdoors in the parking lot of the department's new facility at 55 Stevens St., Lockport.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 01:00 pm
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection warns consumers to be alert for home improvement scams.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 12:50 pm
The Diocese of Buffalo will join Catholics across the nation in a historic celebration of faith and devotion with a special consecration Mass on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, at 5:15 p.m. Friday, June 12, at St. Joseph Cathedral.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 08:55 pm
Tops Friendly Markets proudly announced the successful conclusion of its 33rd annual Breakthrough T1D campaign, raising an impressive $350,136 to support type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, advocacy, and community support efforts. The campaign, which ran from April 5-25, surpassed its fundraising goal and continued a more than three-decade tradition of making a meaningful impact in the fight against T1D.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 08:55 pm
"Wings of Hope," a community remembrance event hosted by Niagara Hospice, will take place from 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, on the Niagara Hospice campus, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport. The nonprofit organization invites the community to gather for an afternoon of remembrance, reflection and family-friendly activities. The event's presenting "Monarch" sponsor is Wendt's Propane & Oil.
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Mon, May 18th 2026 05:00 pm
A Niagara County patient reunited Friday with the first responders who helped save her life.
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Mon, May 18th 2026 04:35 pm
The Niagara County Healthy Moms/Healthy Babies Coalition invites allied health professionals to a special training event, "Using Project TEACH to Help Those Who Help," from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, May 27, at the Orleans Niagara BOCES Technology and Conference Center, 4124 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn.
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Mon, May 18th 2026 04:30 pm
On Friday, May 15, Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt, Assemblyman Paul Bologna and representatives from the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency shared details on the completion of a takeover that will see Candlelight Cabinetry in Lockport operate as a new company under new leadership.
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Tue, May 12th 2026 01:30 pm
As spring brings rain and melting snow to the Great Lakes region, communities along Lake Ontario are once again navigating the challenges of rising water levels. During these high-water events, local municipalities, county emergency responders and state agencies are always the first line of defense, working tirelessly to protect neighborhoods and critical infrastructure.
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