Mon, Apr 27th 2026 11:00 am
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will host a public information meeting from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, regarding a proposed pavement and safety improvement project on Robinson Road (Route 93) from Lockport Bypass to Raymond Road, as well as the intersection of Lockport Bypass and State Street, in the City of Lockport and the towns of Lockport and Pendleton.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 12:15 pm
The Buffalo AKG announced the museum's public art initiative will work with local artist Bree Gilliam (American, born 2000) for a new mural at Evergreen Health and affiliate Community Access Services' new location at 3070 Bailey Ave.
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Thu, Apr 23rd 2026 10:15 pm
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to help hospitals and transfusion centers stay prepared to help all patients. Donors of all blood types and those looking to give for the first time are encouraged to book an appointment in the coming days or weeks ahead.
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Thu, Apr 23rd 2026 11:40 am
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service personnel will apply lampricides to Buffalo Creek to kill invasive sea lamprey larvae burrowed in the stream bottom. Applications will be conducted between May 5-14, in accordance with state of New York permits. Application dates are tentative and may be changed based upon local weather or stream conditions near the time of treatment.
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Wed, Apr 22nd 2026 11:00 pm
The National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL) is proud to announce that Buffalo was selected as the host city for Gay Bowl XXVII, the organization's premier championship tournament. The event will take place in October 2027 and is expected to draw more than 2,500 athletes, in addition to spectators, supporters and volunteers from across the U.S. and Canada.
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Mon, Apr 20th 2026 05:30 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Office of General Services (OGS) remind New Yorkers to take action to protect migrating birds as they navigate night skies by participating in the "Lights Out" initiative.
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Mon, Apr 20th 2026 05:30 pm
Niagara Pride Inc. announced the return of the WNY Pride 5K & LGBTQ+ wellness event on Saturday, May 9, at the SUNY Niagara campus.
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Mon, Apr 20th 2026 05:25 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center was awarded a $29,973 Health Equity Innovation Award from Univera Healthcare to launch "Navigate and Nourish," a new initiative connecting mental health clients with SNAP benefits and evidence‑based dietary education.
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Mon, Apr 20th 2026 05:15 pm
Empire State Wrestling (ESW) will return to the University at Buffalo Student Association (SA)'s "Bullsapalooza" on Sunday, May 3.
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Wed, Apr 15th 2026 03:20 pm
Eight Days of Hope (EDOH) is excited to return to Buffalo for a seventh year of serving the Buffalo community.
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Wed, Apr 15th 2026 08:10 am
Dennis Hannon officially announced his candidacy for New York's 26th congressional district.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 09:15 am
Big night. Real impact. A community that showed up. What began as the first-ever "BIG Meat Raffle" quickly became something much more - a powerful example of what happens when a community shows up for its kids.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2026 03:35 pm
Empire State Wrestling (ESW) is set to deliver an unforgettable night of hard-hitting, high-flying professional wrestling action with "Brawlfest 2026." Returning to the premier entertainment destination of Western New York, Buffalo RiverWorks, on Friday, May 8, this stacked event features legendary veterans, rising stars and championship stakes.
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Thu, Apr 9th 2026 12:55 pm
Join Chelsea Moore and Eddie Knibloe from the Buffalo Maritime Center at the Niagara History Center at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, as they revisit the historic bicentennial voyage of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief in 2025. The voyage of the replica canal boat began in Buffalo last June and continued to New York City, commemorating the Erie Canal bicentennial.
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Thu, Apr 9th 2026 12:15 pm
Tops Friendly Markets has launched a new community-focused sustainability initiative, "From Scraps to Soil," in partnership with Farmer Pirates Compost. The program introduces a neighborhood compost drop-off location at the Hamburg Tops, located at 6150 S. Park Ave., providing Western New York residents with a convenient way to reduce food waste and contribute to a more sustainable future.
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Wed, Apr 8th 2026 08:40 am
The Niagara County Youth Bureau will return as a sponsor for the 2026 summer food service program (SFSP). This program ensures that children who are economically disadvantaged continue to receive nutritious meals during summer vacation.
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Tue, Apr 7th 2026 11:50 pm
Erie County is inviting residents from across its cities, towns and villages to share their perspectives on county services, priorities and future investments through the "Envision Erie" survey, unveiled Tuesday by Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2026 05:25 pm
The City of Buffalo announced additional sessions for lifeguard certification training are scheduled. The new dates are April 18-19, 25-26 and May 2.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2026 05:25 pm
Mayor Sean Ryan today announced the appointment of Erika Shields as commissioner of the Buffalo Police Department following a months-long national search. Shields is expected to assume the role in May, pending confirmation by the Buffalo Common Council.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2026 05:25 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the annual Arbor Day Tree Expo at Cazenovia Park in Buffalo, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 25.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2026 12:00 pm
The Niagara County Legislature has appointed Legislator Jesse Gooch as its representative to the Niagara Military Affairs Council. NIMAC is the civilian-led organization that supports the growth and prosperity of the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. NFARS is the last federal U.S. Air Force base in the state of New York and the largest federal facility in the region.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2026 10:45 am
Be part of an unforgettable evening of insight, culture and conversation with Just Buffalo Literary Center's BABEL author series. As part of its landmark 50th anniversary celebration, Just Buffalo Literary Center closes its 2025-26 season with an appearance by National Book Award-winning author Imani Perry, one of the most vital voices in contemporary literature and cultural criticism.
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Thu, Apr 2nd 2026 03:15 pm
The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus (BPC), Western New York's premier symphonic chorus and winner of the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Choral Performance, has appointed Dr. Vernon Huff as its next music director, effective July 1. Huff will occupy the Cameron Baird Endowed Chair, named for one of the chorus' most impactful early music directors.
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Thu, Apr 2nd 2026 09:55 am
Due to Niagara County's offices being closed tomorrow, Friday, April 3, the John Duke Center and the LaSalle Senior Center will not be offering the senior lunch program.
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Wed, Apr 1st 2026 07:55 pm
April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day, which is a day set aside to educate and empower individuals to discuss and document their end-of-life health care wishes. Niagara Hospice invites the community to attend the free presentation, "Advance Care Planning: Advance Directives for Health Care," from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Niagara Hospice Administration Building, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport.
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Tue, Mar 31st 2026 01:20 pm
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Mon, Mar 30th 2026 08:35 pm
The Western New York Power Proceeds Allocation Board will meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at the Niagara Power Vista, the visitors center for the Niagara Power Project, located at 5777 Lewiston Road, Lewiston.
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Mon, Mar 30th 2026 10:45 am
The best homemade sausage makers in Western New York competed Saturday during the 12th Buffalo's Best Kielbasa Contest at Potts Banquet Hall. In addition to the contest, attendees enjoyed live music from Captain Tom & The Hooligans and food from Potts Deli & Grille.
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Mon, Mar 30th 2026 10:40 am
Jim Slowey, a lifelong community advocate, dedicated public servant, and longtime labor professional, announced his candidacy for Niagara County Legislature representing District 12.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2026 12:15 pm
Two young entrepreneurs from Niagara Falls, La'Tia Ferguson, 23, founder of Styled By T, and Jy'Ahzhannae Taylor, 24, founder of Blaze Athletics / Blaze Cheerleading, will be recognized as part of the fourth annual Empower716 Young Entrepreneurs of Color Awards Celebration at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at Seneca One Tower in downtown Buffalo.
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Wed, Mar 25th 2026 08:25 pm
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez announced two upcoming public listening sessions for "Queen City Forward," NYSDOT's community-driven effort to reimagine the Kensington Expressway (state Route 33) and enhance transportation in Western New York.
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Mon, Mar 23rd 2026 08:55 pm
Tops Friendly Markets and Great Falls Council, Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America), have teamed up to help alleviate food insecurity in 14 counties from Western to South and Central New York and Central Pennsylvania ahead of the upcoming Passover and Easter season.
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Mon, Mar 23rd 2026 08:55 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists to expect a right lane closure on Sheridan Drive (state Route 324), westbound between Vicksburg Avenue and Belmont Drive in the Town of Tonawanda, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., beginning Tuesday, March 24, through Friday, March 27.
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Mon, Mar 23rd 2026 08:55 pm
D'Youville University will celebrate the Class of 2026 at its spring commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at the Buffalo Harborcenter, in what promises to be one of the most distinctive ceremonies in the university's history.
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Mon, Mar 23rd 2026 08:00 pm
National Grid has been named a recipient of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Emergency Response Award. Presented annually to EEI member companies, the award recognizes heroic recovery efforts by electric companies following service disruptions caused by extreme weather or other natural events.
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Mon, Mar 23rd 2026 09:05 am
New York State Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes and Assembly member Jon D. Rivera recently announced they secured $400,000 in state funding to support significant construction and infrastructure upgrades at Neighborhood Health Center of Western New York Inc., strengthening access to high-quality, community-based health care for Buffalo residents.
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Mon, Mar 23rd 2026 09:05 am
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that, beginning Monday, March 23, the eastbound lane of North French Road between Interstate 990 and Campbell Boulevard (state Route 270) in the Town of Amherst, will be closed on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Traffic will be shifted into the center turning lane.
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Mon, Mar 23rd 2026 09:05 am
Enrollment is now open for Ibero Business Center's free spring business startup class. Anyone with an idea to start or grow a business is invited to enroll. The compact program runs May 4-21 and will be held online.
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Wed, Mar 18th 2026 02:20 pm
The Niagara Falls Book Circle (NFBC) will present the third in a series of book talks about Niagara Falls from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at The Kashmir Museum, 650 Park Place. The event is free and open to the public.
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Tue, Mar 17th 2026 05:55 pm
Join the Niagara History Center for an evening of history, community and celebration at its annual Niagara Heritage Dinner. This special event brings together supporters, friends and neighbors to not only honor the rich heritage of Niagara County while investing in its future, but also celebrate the unique position and part that the region has played in the grand narrative of American history, from founding to today.
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