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 12:10 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara's board of directors unanimously voted to name Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Anne Reif as interim president and CEO, effective Jan. 17. Reif brings more than 45 years of experience to the Y, with six of those in her current COO role.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 10:30 am
The Grand Island Lions, in conjunction with the Grand Island Central School District, KidSight USA and Lions S.E.E. program, will perform vision screenings in the public schools and St. Stephen's from Jan. 12-16. It's expected nearly 750 pre-K to second-grade children will be screened. They will be joined by a team of experienced screeners from other Lions Club chapters in the area.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 04:00 pm
James V. Glynn, 91, chairman and CEO of Niagara Falls-based Maid of the Mist Corp., passed away on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at home following a lengthy illness.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 11:55 am
Women United of Greater Niagara proudly announces the success of "Essentials: The Hygiene Project," held in November to benefit Niagara Gospel Mission and Mount St. Mary's Neighborhood Health Center.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 11:50 am
Helping to bring holiday joy to residents of the Ransomville Heritage Manor, members of the Youngstown Lions Club were joined Dec. 11 by Niagara County Legislator Irene Myers and Niagara County Sheriff Mike Filicetti, along with Santa Claus and Youngstown Lions Club Past President Millie the Elf.
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Tue, Dec 23rd 2025 08:05 pm
Arts Services Inc. (ASI) has awarded 25 Give for Greatness grants, totaling $50,000 in capacity-building support, to small and micro nonprofit arts and cultural organizations across Western New York. The $2,000 grants support investments that strengthen internal operations and long-term sustainability, helping organizations better serve their communities.
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Fri, Dec 19th 2025 10:00 am
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Fri, Dec 19th 2025 07:55 am
The world, Rabbi Mendel Gurary said, is full of darkness. Speaking at the gazebo in the Grand Island Town Commons on Dec. 16 as part of a local Chanukah celebration, Gurary, who organized the event with Rabbi Yosef Chartonow of Chabad of Buffalo, said, "The message of Chanukah is the message of light. There's a lot of darkness in the world, especially this year. We know what happened in Sydney."
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Wed, Dec 17th 2025 08:55 pm
"Wheels of Hope" - a mobile food pantry and an initiative of The Gathering Place Project Inc. - will be outside the Mental Health Association in Niagara County's office from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20. The MHA in Niagara County is located at 36 Pine St., Lockport.
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Wed, Dec 17th 2025 08:55 pm
Statement from Niagara County Legislature Chairman Becky Wydysh on the passing of former legislator Owen Steed:
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Mon, Dec 15th 2025 12:50 pm
Are you a procrastinator? So are we! Join Totally Buffalo and Sweet Buffalo, alongside more than 100 local vendors and artisans, at the annual Totally Sweet Procrastinator's Holiday Market happening at Buffalo RiverWorks from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 20.
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Mon, Dec 15th 2025 12:50 pm
More than 350 community members gathered Friday, Dec. 5, at Samuel's Grande Manor in Williamsville as the Homeless Alliance of Western New York celebrated its 20th anniversary and recognized long-serving leaders in the region's homelessness response system.
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Mon, Dec 15th 2025 12:50 pm
Kyle Rogers has been named senior vice president, public relations manager for M&T Bank's Western New York and upstate regions. Rogers will succeed Thea Pecht, who was promoted to the role of head of WNY strategic initiatives in the office of Regional President and Chief Administrative Officer Tracy Woodrow.
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Fri, Dec 12th 2025 03:30 pm
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has been made aware of immigration legal service scams that use the agency's name to victimize vulnerable immigrants. These illegal scams are being conducted both here locally and across the country, using both Catholic Charities USA and individual agency names.
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Wed, Dec 10th 2025 09:20 pm
The parishioners and friends of St. Adalbert Basilica invite everyone to experience an "old-time Christmas in historic Polonia" this holiday season through a slate of events at St. Adalbert's, 212 Stanislaus St., Buffalo.
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Wed, Dec 10th 2025 09:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced economic development awards from the New York Power Authority that will spur more than $127 million in private capital investments throughout the state and support 4,249 jobs - 158 newly created.
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Tue, Dec 9th 2025 06:10 pm
Time is critical for patients this December. The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply steady over the busy holiday season. Types O positive, O negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now and in the coming weeks.
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Mon, Dec 8th 2025 04:40 pm
Niagara County Joseph A. Jastrzemski today warned those who are flying domestically but still do not have a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable documents that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin charging them a $45 fee starting Feb. 1, 2026. The fee is to use the TSA Confirmi.ID process, which uses advanced biometrics and biographic data for identification verification.
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Mon, Dec 8th 2025 04:40 pm
The Niagara Region of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is seeking a partner to provide retail/café service at the newly updated Buffalo Harbor State Park. In May 2026, the only state park in the City of Buffalo will reopen following a $47.5 million overhaul.
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Thu, Dec 4th 2025 07:00 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced there will be four lifeguard exams scheduled in the Niagara Region for the 2025 season. Testing is required for anyone wishing to work as a lifeguard at any New York state park.
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Wed, Dec 3rd 2025 08:45 pm
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Tue, Dec 2nd 2025 07:55 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is now accepting applications for $851,255 in Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant monies to help rural fire departments protect public safety and natural resources. The application deadline is Dec. 22.
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Tue, Dec 2nd 2025 07:50 pm
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced the launch of the new "Queen City Forward" website - located at QueenCityForward.dot.ny.gov - which will serve as the NYSDOT's new dedicated online hub for a reimagined project along the Kensington Expressway that aims to engage the community and create a brighter transportation future for the City of Buffalo and Western New York.
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Tue, Dec 2nd 2025 07:50 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the 2026 Empire Pass is now available for purchase. The $80 Empire Pass provides unlimited day-use vehicle entry to New York state parks, state boat launch sites, arboretums, park preserves and Department of Environmental Conservation forest preserves.
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Tue, Dec 2nd 2025 07:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a second round of the County Infrastructure Grant program, which will provide an additional $50 million to support small- and medium-sized county-led infrastructure projects.
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Mon, Dec 1st 2025 06:45 pm
The pro shop at the Niagara County Golf Course will be open throughout the month of December for those looking for holiday gifts. Season passes will be available for the 2026 season at the 2025 price.
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Mon, Dec 1st 2025 01:25 pm
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Buffalo Bills Foundation announced a communitywide raffle to benefit FeedMore WNY, Foodlink, and the Regional Food Bank. This initiative underscores both organizations' long-standing commitment to reducing food insecurity in Western New York.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 09:50 am
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is expecting an increase in border traffic for the upcoming holiday season, and is reminding travelers who are planning trips across all New York state land border crossings to anticipate some delays due to increased traffic - and plan accordingly.
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 08:15 pm
As holiday gatherings begin and alcohol consumption increases, American Medical Response is encouraging families to recognize the signs of "holiday heart syndrome," a condition that occurs more frequently between Thanksgiving and New Year's. Heavier alcohol use, rich foods, emotional stress, and delayed care are key contributors to the seasonal rise in cases.
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 08:15 pm
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 10:45 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced additional benefits for food-insecure New Yorkers are now available at participating farmers markets through the state's FreshConnect program.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 07:35 am
The Niagara History Center is inviting the public to experience Christmases from times past when the site presents "A Winter's Eve Fest" on Dec. 4. Each of the 12 rooms in the historic Col. Wm. Bond House in Lockport (circa 1824) will be trimmed with decorations from a different period of the past 200 years.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 07:30 am
The Summit Federal Credit Union traditionally helps those in need in the Buffalo region throughout the holiday season by supporting FeedMore WNY's "Plates of Thanks" initiative.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 07:25 am
This December, The Kenan Center invites audiences to experience Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" as they've never seen it before. Running Dec. 5-14 at the Taylor Theatre, this new adaptation, written and directed by Kevin Leary, breathes new life, laughter and humanity into the timeless tale of redemption.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 07:20 am
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 07:20 am
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Mon, Nov 17th 2025 04:30 pm
An annual tradition, now 10 years strong, unites Tops Friendly Markets and the City of Tonawanda to give back to those in need during the holiday season. This season, Vietnam Veterans Chapter 77 and St. Francis Food Pantry will once again be the benefactors of a heartfelt donation of 135 turkeys to help those less fortunate.
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Mon, Nov 17th 2025 04:30 pm
Erie County's need for affordable housing remains a chief concern of the Poloncarz administration, and the fourth-annual housing summit drew dozens of elected officials, affordable housing developers, members of local planning and zoning boards, and concerned citizens to the Rural Outreach Center in the Town of Aurora to discuss the issue and work together on solutions.
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Mon, Nov 17th 2025 04:30 pm
Superintendents across the northeast region are working with the American Heart Association to improve the health and well-being of students, families and educators. Nineteen superintendents were selected to serve as volunteer leaders for the second year of the AHA's Eastern States Superintendent Council.
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