Fri, Jul 17th 2026 01:40 pm
While summer has just arrived in Western New York, local green industry and snow removal professionals are already looking ahead to freezing temperatures.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 11:45 am
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that there will be ramp and lane closures.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 11:45 am
Niagara County students can experience the Aquarium of Niagara's immersive, science-based summer camps for free, thanks to generous funding from United Way of Greater Niagara.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2026 01:00 pm
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Thu, Jul 16th 2026 11:15 am
The Sanborn Area Historical Society / Sanborn Farm Museum will host the annual Sanborn Farm Festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 25-26, at 2660 Saunders Settlement Road (Route 31).
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Thu, Jul 16th 2026 09:20 am
An air quality alert is in effect as wildfire smoke continues to blanket the region filling skies with smoke and harmful soot. AAA Western and Central New York has advice on safe driving during smoky conditions along with ways to prevent vehicle damage.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 12:55 pm
Pedal off from Shea's Buffalo Theatre on Monday, July 13, for a community ride hosted in partnership with Slow Roll Buffalo. The ride celebrates Buffalo's theater scene, including the 100th anniversary of Shea's Buffalo Theatre.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 12:50 pm
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Tue, Jul 7th 2026 05:10 pm
The largest Williams syndrome event in the country is taking place in Buffalo this week.
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Tue, Jul 7th 2026 05:10 pm
NYSARC Inc. Cattaraugus Niagara Counties Chapter (d/b/a Intandem), a not-for-profit organization supporting people with disabilities in Cattaraugus and Niagara counties, has been awarded $29,836 in grants from the trustee management board of NYSARC Trust Services to support Intandem's guardianship and recreation programs.
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Tue, Jul 7th 2026 05:10 pm
As National Grid continues to advance Western New York's revitalization, the utility has awarded $115,000 in economic development funding to food technology company FoodNerd Inc., to support growth at its Clarence manufacturing facility. This includes $100,000 through National Grid's capital investment incentive program and $15,000 from its manufacturing productivity program.
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Tue, Jul 7th 2026 05:10 pm
MissionGO announced the appointment of Jeff Hackett as executive vice president. In this senior leadership role, Hackett will oversee the newly established recruitment, mobilization and training division, driving the organization's strategic vision to disciple the nations through enhanced church partnerships and innovative missionary training.
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Tue, Jul 7th 2026 05:10 pm
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Mon, Jul 6th 2026 01:25 pm
The Niagara County Healthy Moms Healthy Babies Coalition announced the return of its popular "Fresh Air Fridays" series for a third consecutive year. This free, family-focused summer initiative brings together children, parents, caregivers and community organizations for days filled with outdoor play, hands-on activities, and valuable family resources.
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Thu, Jul 2nd 2026 09:35 am
Shea's Buffalo Theatre has been recognized as a Distinguished Theatre by the Theatre Historical Society of America (THS), a national nonprofit dedicated to preserving America's great movie palaces and historic theatres.
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Thu, Jul 2nd 2026 09:25 am
On Sunday, July 26, the Friends of Youngstown will host its third annual celebrity bartending fundraiser at Griffon Brewing in Youngstown. Proceeds from the event will benefit the renovations of the recreation center (formerly called the "teen center") at the Red Brick building.
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Thu, Jul 2nd 2026 09:20 am
"You're overreacting." "You're so dramatic." "Crying isn't going to change anything."
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Tue, Jun 30th 2026 03:05 pm
The Niagara Region of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the third annual "Pedal for Parks," presented by the Maid of the Mist, in support of local New York state parks.
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Tue, Jun 30th 2026 02:50 pm
The City of Buffalo is encouraging residents to take precautions, as high temperatures and dangerous heat continue across Western New York, by utilizing the municipality's cooling centers and staying hydrated.
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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
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
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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Fri, Jun 26th 2026 11:55 am
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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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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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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
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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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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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
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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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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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
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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