Thu, Jun 26th 2025 09:55 am
On June 24, at approximately 10:40 a.m., while on routine patrol on Pine Avenue, a Niagara Falls Police officer was waved down for an assault incident that had just occurred.
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Tue, Jun 24th 2025 03:40 pm
On June 23, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a large unauthorized and unpermitted party with approximately 1,500 people occurred at Woodlawn Beach State Park.
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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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Mon, Jun 23rd 2025 04:05 pm
The Niagara History Center will again be conducting a series of one-day children's programs on Wednesdays in July. The activities begin at the History Center, 215 Niagara St.
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Mon, Jun 23rd 2025 04:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York has begun issuing more than $250 million in food assistance to an estimated 2.2 million low-income children as part of the 2025 summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program. The state is sending $120 per child to eligible families to help pay for food during the summer, when students lose access to free school meals.
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Thu, Jun 19th 2025 10:35 am
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Thu, Jun 19th 2025 10:30 am
The staff at Batavia Downs is ready for the start of the summer concert series, with crews putting the final touches on the venue's stage and seating. Everything kicks off this Friday, June 20, the official first day of summer. Batavia Downs welcomes Queensryche to the "Rockin' the Downs" Concert Stage.
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Tue, Jun 17th 2025 06:55 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski announced that those who need to take notary exams can now do so at the SUNY Niagara campus rather than having to drive to downtown Buffalo. The exams are offered twice a month.
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Tue, Jun 17th 2025 10:55 am
Buffalo Music Hall of Fame inductees The Dooleys (Class of 2022) and Rockin Robin (featuring Robin Grandin - Class of 2021) will take the stage for a very special concert at The Cave, 71 Military Road, Buffalo.
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Mon, Jun 16th 2025 10:40 am
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is partnering with the YMCA and Catholic Health to host a free brain and body wellness conference from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at the Lockport YMCA, located at 5833 Synder Drive.
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Mon, Jun 16th 2025 10:35 am
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Thu, Jun 12th 2025 04:50 pm
This Saturday, June 14, Old Falls Street will be the site of "Veterans Get Outside Day," which features family fun, music and vendors, as well as information for veterans. This is the third year for the event that connects veterans with resources and encourages outdoor activities to improve mental health.
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Thu, Jun 12th 2025 04:50 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the commissioning of USS Little Rock with a ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at One Naval Park Cove, Buffalo.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2025 03:20 pm
The Mount Calvary Heritage Foundation announced it will host "The Moving Wall" and the "GoldStars Tribute Wall" at Pine Lawn Cemetery from Thursday, Oct. 2, through Monday, Oct. 6. This powerful tribute offers the community an opportunity to pay respects to the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for this nation.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2025 03:15 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center has named Doris Collins the 2025 recipient of The Michael Shea Lifetime Legacy Award. Doris came to work at Shea's in 1995 as Shea's historic restoration consultant, bringing her expertise and passion for preservation to every project.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2025 03:15 pm
Throughout May, Niagara Gospel Mission held its first "Butter Bowl" competition to collect a year's worth of butter.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2025 03:15 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, on behalf of the Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund for the Arts, announced six Western New York nonprofit organizations have received awards totaling over $62,000 for the 2025 granting cycle.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2025 03:10 pm
To encourage students from all parts of New York to pursue STEM careers, the New York Power Authority has announced $10,000 college scholarships for 20 academically accomplished New York high school students.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2025 03:05 pm
The Big Easy in Buffalo has announced its summer lineup of shows, kicking off its 19th season:
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Mon, Jun 9th 2025 02:15 pm
Catholic Charities is now accepting applicants for its C-Tech (introduction to telecommunications) class. This 12-week, hands-on technology training program offers nationally recognized certifications in telecommunications, network cabling for copper and fiber optics and 5G systems, along with grounding and bonding.
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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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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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Thu, Jun 5th 2025 02:45 pm
The Niagara County Department of Public Works announced two sections of Hartland Road in the towns of Somerset and Hartland will be closed to all motorists, except local traffic, beginning Monday, June 9. Detour signs will be in place to redirects motorists.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 07:35 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is celebrating Pride Month in a variety of ways - from flag-raisings to events across the state.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 03:15 pm
Today, electronics recycler Sunnking launched registration in Buffalo for its 2025 fundraisers, e-Scrap for Camp and Recycle 4 Ronald, benefiting Camp Good Days and Ronald McDonald House Charities of WNY.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 03:15 pm
There are many exciting things happening in North Tonawanda and WNY all summer long, and it's time to celebrate and join in on the fun!
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Tue, May 27th 2025 01:35 pm
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Tue, May 27th 2025 01:30 pm
Gearheads, motorcycle enthusiasts, and families alike are invited to attend Northgate Health Care Facility's High-Octane Car & Motorcycle Show, taking place from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, at 7264 Nash Road, North Tonawanda (at the corner of Niagara Falls Boulevard).
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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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Tue, May 27th 2025 12:55 pm
Emergencies don't take a holiday. As we observe Memorial Day, the American Red Cross urges donors to keep the blood supply top of mind and help save lives by making an appointment to give blood or platelets.
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Tue, May 27th 2025 10:25 am
In honor of Memorial Day, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced key enhancements to the New York State Veterans Tuition Award that expand access to college financial aid for more veterans. This expansion now allows veterans who served at least four years on active-duty to qualify for full-tuition awards, even if they did not serve in combat or a specific combat theater.
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Thu, May 22nd 2025 10:05 pm
Wings of Hope, a community remembrance event, will take place Saturday, June 21, on the Niagara Hospice campus located at 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport.
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Thu, May 22nd 2025 10:05 pm
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Tue, May 20th 2025 06:40 pm
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Tue, May 20th 2025 06:40 pm
The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, invites Buffalo companies, communities and individuals to stop the cycle of stroke by raising critical funds to further research and education through CycleNation.
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Tue, May 20th 2025 06:35 pm
On Tuesday, various public, private, health care and nonprofit sector leaders from across the Western New York region gathered to unveil the "Crisis to Care Collaborative" - an innovative effort aimed at improving the response to people experiencing a mental health emergency.
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Mon, May 19th 2025 12:00 pm
Perry's Ice Cream, the brand known for its rich, creamy ice cream and innovative creations, is excited to announce the release of three new scoop shop flavors. These new additions to Perry's portfolio of flavors continue the brand's legacy of crafting unique and indulgent experiences for ice cream connoisseurs.
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Mon, May 19th 2025 12:00 pm
On Friday, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner announced more than $9 million in Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funding for eligible Native American Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) in New York to carry out affordable housing activities in Indian Country. Nationally, HUD awarded $1.1 billion in IHBG funding.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 02:25 pm
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Fri, May 16th 2025 02:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca announced plans for Hochul to visit Seneca Nation territory to apologize on behalf of New York state's role in the Thomas Indian School atrocities.
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