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
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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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
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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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 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 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 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
"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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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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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
On Friday, Congressman Nick Langworthy joined with leaders from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, pediatric cancer advocates, and local families to celebrate the enactment of the Give Kids a Chance Act, bipartisan legislation signed into law earlier this year as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026.
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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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Tue, May 12th 2026 12:55 pm
The Niagara County Department of Public Works announced Ewings Road, between McKee Road and Route 78 (Lockport-Olcott Road), will close Monday, May 18, for work on the bridge over 18 Mile Creek. Detour signs will be posted directing motorists to use McKee, West Creek, Ide and Lockport-Olcott roads. The road is expected to reopen in mid-August.
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Tue, May 12th 2026 12:30 pm
The Niagara History Center will present its annual Key to the Locks Award to Robert (Bob) Ray, at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16, in a ceremony at the Erie Canal Discovery Center, 24 Church St., Lockport.
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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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Tue, May 12th 2026 12:25 pm
On Wednesday, May 20, the Niagara History Center will present and evening of Civil War music and remembrances from 7-8 pm in the museum building at 215 Niagara St., Lockport.
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Wed, May 6th 2026 08:30 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the unanimous appointment of Mel Passarelli, J.D./M.B.A., to its board of directors.
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Wed, May 6th 2026 08:30 pm
New York Sea Grant is issuing a reminder to residents in New York's Great Lakes region about information resources they can use to document flood impacts and to recover after a flood event.
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Wed, May 6th 2026 08:30 pm
More than 5,000 people are expected to descend on Delaware Park next month as the Independent Health Foundation gears up for its 38th annual "Kids Run," presented by Wegmans, on Saturday, June 6 - one of Western New York's largest group fitness events.
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Wed, May 6th 2026 09:10 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced Anna Pennesi, M.S.N., R.N., R.N.C.‑O.B., C.‑E.F.M., as its new director of women's services.
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Mon, May 4th 2026 10:55 am
Niagara County Legislator Christopher McKimmie will host his next "Coffee with Chris" at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 23, at Grace Lutheran Church, located at 736 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls.
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Mon, May 4th 2026 10:55 am
Anne Marie Moraca-Sawicki, R.N., M.S.N., holds a copy of "Plenty of Time To Be Friends" - her newly published book. The inspirational memoir is about her mother, Joan Forgione Moraca, who became a nurse as an adult after marrying, having five children and surviving cancer.
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Thu, Apr 30th 2026 10:20 am
The Breast Cancer Network of WNY (BCN) announced the return of its signature community fundraiser, the Hope for Tomorrow 5K run and walk.
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Thu, Apr 30th 2026 10:20 am
According to the American Heart Association, 9 in 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die, and more than half don't receive bystander CPR.
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Wed, Apr 29th 2026 08:00 pm
Blatner's Auto Sales will sponsor the WNY Drummers For Homeless People Inc. gala on June 3. The event will take place from 6-9 p.m. at the Gratwick Firehall, located at 110 Ward Road, North Tonawanda.
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Mon, Apr 27th 2026 04:25 pm
Mayor Sean Ryan announced the beginning of a new partnership between the City of Buffalo and Erie County to expand pothole repair efforts using hot patching to provide a more durable, longer-lasting method of fixing roadways than the cold patching traditionally done by the city.
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Mon, Apr 27th 2026 01:00 pm
Read to Succeed is hosting four information sessions for prospective volunteers to serve as tutor/mentors in its high-impact tutoring program known as Experience Corps, in Buffalo and Niagara Falls city schools.
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