Thu, Feb 6th 2025 03:05 pm
The City of Niagara Falls is looking to use a little over $3 million from its Niagara River Greenway host community benefit funds in shoreline restoration and infrastructure upgrades in its parks.
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Thu, Feb 6th 2025 12:15 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center and the Buffalo Museum of Science (BMS) announce a new joint summer camp program giving middle and high school students a unique opportunity to explore the inner workings of a theater production through the "Science of Theatre" summer camp. The four-day program runs Aug. 11-14 and is open to students entering grades 7-12.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2025 01:40 pm
According to Brand USA, 2.2 million Indian travelers visited the U.S. in 2024, marking a 24% increase from 2023 - and making India this country's second-largest overseas source market.
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Mon, Jan 27th 2025 10:50 am
Country music superstar Luke Bryan will kick off a brand-new, 30-city-plus tour this summer, the "Country Song Came On Tour." The five-time Entertainer of The Year who has played for nearly 15 million fans during his career will make a stop at Darien Lake Amphitheater in Darien Center on Aug. 30. Ticket on-sales begin at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at www.LukeBryan.com.
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Tue, Jan 21st 2025 09:35 am
2024 CMA Award-winner and multi-Platinum-selling artist Cody Johnson launched his "Leather Deluxe Tour" over the weekend with shows in Newark, New Jersey, and Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Wed, Jan 15th 2025 07:55 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center has kicked off the centennial celebration of Shea's Buffalo Theatre. The commencement took place on Jan. 15, which marked the 100th anniversary of the day ground was broken on construction of the historic theater. The launch marks the beginning of two years of centennial festivities planned at the theater and in the community.
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Wed, Jan 15th 2025 07:55 pm
One of the world's top Irish dance shows - featuring a starry roster of international dance champions - "A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation" is coming to New York. Locally, the show will stop at the Buffalo State Performing Arts Center for a 7:30 p.m. performance on Friday, March 7. Tickets are $54.64-$78.33 (plus applicable fees).
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Wed, Jan 8th 2025 07:20 pm
Girl Scouts of Western New York is excited to announce that two of its most highly anticipated seasons have arrived: "Girl Scout Cookie Season" and summer camp registration!
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Tue, Jan 7th 2025 01:20 pm
You wouldn't know it by looking outside, but spring is about to bloom in Niagara County.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 10:40 am
The Aquarium of Niagara is thrilled to announce two tiny new residents - the first spotted turtle hatchlings in its history.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 07:00 am
The Grand Island Neighbors Foundation was the grateful recipient of $1,500 from the Maguire Family of Dealerships.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 05:00 pm
Niagara County Legislator Christopher McKimmie proudly presented a check for $3,200 to Charles Fink, president of the Niagara Falls Junior Football Club (NFJFC) and a retired Niagara Falls Police lieutenant.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 01:55 pm
On Christmas, the Buffalo City Mission held its annual "Hambone Express" delivery program. One hundred and fifty volunteering families gathered at the Alfiero Family Center of Hope and Promise to deliver more than 3,300 hot meals to those facing homelessness and poverty across Western New York.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 11:15 am
The new art exhibit at the Grand Island Memorial Library features a unique galaxy of creativity.
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Wed, Dec 18th 2024 07:15 pm
The holiday season is a time for celebration and togetherness, but when it comes to entertaining, it can also bring a certain level of stress. A recent survey by Wegmans revealed that, this holiday season, customers want to prioritize their traditional holiday recipes (77%), while also finding ways to keep holiday meals simple and easy, and/or opportunities to simplify entertaining (78%).
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Fri, Dec 13th 2024 10:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to expand New York's food donation and food scraps recycling program, which provides high-quality food to low-income New Yorkers.
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Mon, Dec 9th 2024 07:55 pm
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino has added a spellbinding show to its 2025 entertainment schedule. Magic Rocks!, a renowned stage show featuring illusionist Leon Etienne, will enchant the crowd in the Seneca Niagara Event Center on Saturday, Feb. 15 (8 p.m.) Tickets go on sale at noon Friday, Dec. 13.
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Mon, Dec 9th 2024 12:50 pm
As part of Artpark & Company's exciting 2025 season, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with JJ Grey & Mofro and Dumpstaphunk "Might Not Make It Home Tour" will perform at the Artpark Amphitheater at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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Mon, Dec 2nd 2024 09:20 pm
Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University announces "Tradition Now," a landmark exhibition showcasing the enduring and transformative power of cultural heritage.
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Tue, Nov 26th 2024 07:00 am
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas invites the community to its annual holiday party at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, inside the Elks Lodge, 55 Main St, Tonawanda. This festive gathering will celebrate the season and honor North Tonawanda's own World War II hometown hero, William "Bill" Gosch, who turns 101 in December.
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Sat, Nov 23rd 2024 12:00 pm
Project Future Center WNY, a martial arts school located in Wheatfield, announced it is the recipient of $2,500 in funding from Niagara County Legislator Jesse Gooch.
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Tue, Nov 19th 2024 11:00 am
The biggest names and the brightest stars will shine at the Bear's Den Showroom inside Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in 2025. The first announcement for the new year features amazing two-night engagements by Blood Sweat & Tears on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24-25 (8 p.m.); Frankie Avalon on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14-15 (8 p.m.); and "An Evening with Priscilla Presley" on Friday, Feb. 28, and Saturday, March 1 (8 p.m.).
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Fri, Nov 15th 2024 10:30 am
With winter on its way, M&T Bank and Tops Friendly Markets are again teaming up to help their neighbors stay warm during the harsh weather ahead.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2024 12:10 pm
The University at Buffalo Libraries has received a collection of historical materials from St. Philip's Episcopal Church, one of the oldest African American Episcopal congregations in the country.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2024 12:35 pm
Destination Niagara USA is proud to announce the release of its 2024 Niagara Falls USA collectible ornament, with 100% of the profits once again benefitting the Niagara Falls Fire Department Toy Fund.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2024 11:45 am
Just three weeks from opening day at the Ice at Canalside, presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Buffalo Waterfront has released the full winter 2024-25 special event schedule for the ice rink, opened reservations for ice activities, and announced the addition of a new mascot, which the community will be invited to help name.
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Thu, Oct 31st 2024 10:30 am
Niagara University powered up a 17-acre state-of-the-art solar array at its Lewiston campus on Wednesday. The $6.2 million, four-megawatt project, completed in partnership with Montante Solar and Pivot Energy, features 7,500 bifacial solar panels, mounted on a smart "tracker" racking that follows the sun throughout the day to maximize energy production.
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Tue, Oct 29th 2024 05:40 pm
The League of American Bicyclists, the premier grassroots advocacy organization encouraging better bicycling and protecting the rights of people who bike, honored the University at Buffalo with a silver-level Bicycle Friendly University Award in recognition of the institution's achievements in promoting and enabling safe, accessible bicycling on campus. UB has received the bronze-level award for the past 12 years.
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Mon, Oct 28th 2024 06:00 pm
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum, in partnership with MOD-PAC Folding Cartons and Stock Packaging, is honored to offer free admission for retired and active-duty members of our armed forces on Saturday, Nov. 9, and on Veterans Day (Monday, Nov. 11).
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Fri, Oct 25th 2024 02:10 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, along with Niagara Pride, on Friday unveiled a new interpretive panel on Goat Island commemorating highlights in New York state's LGBTQ+ history, including the first legal wedding that took place in Niagara Falls State Park.
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Thu, Oct 24th 2024 08:50 am
Chelsea Pelsone recently combined three of her specialty skills - giving back, exploring and marketing - to raise funds for hurricane relief following the devastation brought on by Helene and Milton.
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2024 08:40 pm
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and a time to raise awareness about the specialized, expert care Niagara Hospice provides in Niagara County.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2024 09:30 am
The Village of Youngstown and the Youngstown Recreation Department are partnering with Friends of Youngstown to hold a nonperishable food and toiletries drive to benefit the give and take table located at the Village of Youngstown Red Brick Building.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:55 am
Village of Lewiston trustees approved several community events at their work session on Monday:
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Tue, Oct 8th 2024 02:35 pm
The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns this holiday season with dazzling light displays and festive fun for all ages! Entering its 20th year, the Festival of Lights is Western New York's largest light show, featuring over 70 light displays. The ticketed event is open select dates throughout November and December, opening Nov. 29.
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Tue, Oct 8th 2024 09:35 am
My phone rang over the summer, and it was my old high school English teacher, Frank Scelsa, with the message I've been waiting to hear for 40-plus years: "Lori, we need you back on the stage!"
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Fri, Oct 4th 2024 07:00 am
Primary construction of the new Academy Park pavilion began last week - and at the rate workers are moving, it's expected the shelter will be completed in just a few more weeks.
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Thu, Oct 3rd 2024 07:15 pm
Some capital improvement projects are underway at the Niagara County Golf Course, but the course is still open to golfers as long as weather permits, according to Niagara County Legislator Rick Abbott. The county course is located on Davison Road in Lockport.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 10:10 am
The holiday season kicks off at the historic mansion at Knox Farm State Park where more than 70 artisans and craftspeople from across Western New York will be selling a wide variety of quality art and handcrafted merchandise. Hosted by the Friends of Knox Farm State Park, this popular annual event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2-3.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 05:50 pm
The New York Power Authority staged its annual Wildlife Festival Saturday on the Power Authority grounds next to Niagara University.
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