Mon, Feb 2nd 2026 02:20 pm
The newly published "Isle of View" anthology will be showcased at a reading and signing event at the Lewiston Library, 305 S. Eighth St., at. 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15.
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Fri, Jan 30th 2026 03:45 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is thrilled to welcome the public to experience "Horticultural Heroes," an extraordinary collection of 30 diverse and visually striking portraits that pay homage to the groundbreaking contributions of thought leaders in the world of gardening, botany, horticulture, agriculture and conservation.
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Fri, Jan 30th 2026 07:00 am
The Rotary Club of Niagara County Central/Niagara Falls USA will hosts its 29th annual "Cabin Fever" antique show and sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb 28, at American Legion Post 1451, 6525 Ward Road, Sanborn. This year's event will feature antiques and high-quality collectibles, a basket auction and food.
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Thu, Jan 29th 2026 03:15 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announced the 2025 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Arts & Culture Initiative awards totaling over $421,000 to support 46 small- to mid-sized arts organizations serving the eight counties of Western New York, plus Monroe County, through its competitive grants process.
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Thu, Jan 29th 2026 12:40 pm
Back by popular demand, "The Book of Mormon," which last entertained Buffalo audiences in 2019, returns to Shea's Buffalo Theatre from June 19-21. The limited, five-performance engagement is part of the Gallagher Encore Specials, presented by Shea's Performing Arts Center and Broadway presenting partner Albert Nocciolino.
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Thu, Jan 29th 2026 11:10 am
The Buffalo African American Museum is excited to announce the fourth annual "Together As One: The Journey Continues," a regionwide celebration of Black History Month.
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Thu, Jan 29th 2026 09:50 am
New York State United Teachers has ranked first nationally for the third consecutive year in fundraising for the American Cancer Society's 2025 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign.
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Tue, Jan 27th 2026 08:05 pm
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez announced a public listening session for "Queen City Forward."
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Mon, Jan 26th 2026 10:30 am
The University at Buffalo Department of Music is proud to present Roomful of Teeth, the Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble dedicated to reimagining the expressive capabilities of the human voice, in performance at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Lippes Concert Hall, Slee Hall.
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Mon, Jan 26th 2026 10:30 am
Assembly member Jon D. Rivera was joined Friday by Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan and New York State Sen. April Baskin to announce that a vital community resource is once again serving Buffalo's West Side. Renovations to the pool at the Belle Center have officially been completed and the facility has reopened to the public.
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Sat, Jan 24th 2026 09:20 am
The New York Power Authority's Niagara Power Vista will be closed due to the severe impending weather. The closure will be in effect Sunday, Jan. 25, and Monday, Jan. 26.
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Thu, Jan 22nd 2026 11:10 am
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski announced the planned closures and schedule changes of the county's three Department of Motor Vehicles offices in February as the New York State DMV begins a large-scale system upgrade next month to modernize its technology platforms and service delivery. The upgrades impact every DMV across the state.
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Thu, Jan 22nd 2026 11:05 am
The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo announced the appointment of Kathleen Moriarty Christy as its new executive director, effective Monday, Jan. 26.
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 07:10 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health, children with special needs division, is pleased to announce an upcoming session of "Happy Talk Song and Sign." This free, community-based parent-child group is designed to support early communication and language development in young children through songs, simple signs, and evidence-based play.
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 07:05 pm
BestSelf Behavioral Health announced the opening of the BestResponse Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center, a first-of-its-kind, 24/7 facility in Western New York designed to support people of all ages experiencing mental health and substance use crises.
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 06:50 pm
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 06:50 pm
After 18 months of research and planning, the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) has completed its community health assessment (CHA) and community health improvement plan (CHIP).
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 01:35 pm
AP Gorny defies category. Across five decades, he has worked as printmaker, photographer, sculptor, bookmaker, and performer - his artist books reaching the Vatican Library and the Guggenheim. The story of how this artist built his international career from Buffalo roots is less examined.
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 01:35 pm
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 09:40 am
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individuals are urged to give now so patients don't face delays in lifesaving care. The shortage is especially serious for platelets and types O, A negative and B negative blood.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:30 am
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper will hold a series of workshops for the public to learn more about the Scajaquada Creek Ecological Restoration Plan, meet the project team, and provide input on the best areas to implement restoration and resiliency projects in the watershed.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:30 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced the makeup date for the first lifeguard qualifier of the year. The new date is 11 a.m. Jan. 24 at Hamburg High School, 4111 Legion Drive Hamburg. Testing is required for anyone wishing to work as a lifeguard at any New York state park.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:25 am
Mayor Sean Ryan announced he selected Dr. Eva M. Doyle as the City of Buffalo's first-ever "Martin Luther King, Jr. Citizen of the Year," a new annual honor established by the Ryan administration to mark Dr. King's birthday and recognize a Buffalonian whose life's work reflects King's enduring values of service, education, justice and community leadership.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:25 am
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 01:15 pm
In response to the heavy snowstorm on Jan. 15, members of Niagara Gospel Mission's RECON discipleship program stepped out in service, voluntarily assisting two local churches with snow removal efforts.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 01:15 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health has received confirmation of two positive rabies cases involving raccoons in the towns of Cambria and Hartland. Samples were submitted to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center on Jan. 14, and positive results were confirmed Jan. 15.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 09:20 am
Mayor Sean Ryan on Thursday praised the City of Buffalo's Department of Public Works for its coordinated and effective response to the first significant snowstorm of 2026, citing preparation, round-the-clock work by crews, and a renewed focus on delivering core city services residents depend on.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 07:00 am
The international homelessness awareness event, the Coldest Night of the Year, is coming up on Feb. 28. Lockport CARES, the one emergency homeless shelter in the City of Lockport, is currently signing up walkers and teams of walkers to experience being homeless in the Western New York winter.
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Wed, Jan 14th 2026 06:50 pm
Area grocery stores and their generous customers raised a total of $643,641 to support FeedMore WNY's mission of alleviating food insecurity through their respective "Check Out Hunger" and related register fundraisers last year.
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Tue, Jan 13th 2026 04:35 pm
The Big Easy in Buffalo announced two Mardi Gras concerts to wrap up its 19th season of connecting Western New York and Louisiana through music. They are:
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Tue, Jan 13th 2026 09:05 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced it will issue seasonal dock permits along the West River Shoreline Trail on a first-come, first-served basis for the 2026 season.
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Mon, Jan 12th 2026 12:10 pm
Linda Grace will be the featured speaker at the first session of the Niagara Falls Book Circle (NFBC) to be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at the historic Tatler Club, 6 Fourth St., Niagara Falls. The event is free and open to the public.
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Fri, Jan 9th 2026 02:35 pm
The Niagara Area Foundation announced awards totaling $82,974 to 13 nonprofit organizations located in or serving Niagara County for its 2025 grant cycle.
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Thu, Jan 8th 2026 12:00 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the release of a draft commissioner policy to improve access to the outdoors for people with mobility disabilities.
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Thu, Jan 8th 2026 09:50 am
The Breast Cancer Network of Western New York (BCN) is proud to announce its inaugural "Sparkle with Hope Gala," taking place Thursday, Feb. 26, at the historic Forbes Theatre at 500 Pearl St., Buffalo.
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Thu, Jan 8th 2026 09:50 am
The Asian American Physicians Association (AAPA) of Western New York is proud to announce its new president for 2026 is Sunita Chadha, M.D., the founder of Western New York Rheumatology Center in Williamsville.
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Tue, Jan 6th 2026 12:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the appointment of Susan Marie Brooks, M.S., B.S.N., R.N., N.E.A.‑B.C., as its new executive vice president and chief nursing officer. Brooks brings more than three decades of progressive nursing leadership across major Western New York health systems, with a distinguished record of advancing clinical quality, operational excellence, and patient experience.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 01:55 pm
Univera Healthcare believes every mother deserves a healthy pregnancy and safe delivery.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 01:55 pm
Empire State Development announced Western New York was awarded $28.5 million through Gov. Kathy Hochul's 2025 Regional Economic Development Council initiative. This funding will support 41 projects across five counties, leveraging $56.2 million in additional public and private investments. Western New York was also awarded $10 million to use toward future high-impact projects.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 01:55 pm
Niagara Gospel Mission once again served as a hub of compassion and community care, distributing more than 1,650 meals to individuals and families in need across Niagara Falls, the Town of Niagara, and the City of North Tonawanda during the Christmas season.
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