Fri, Jul 10th 2026 06:00 am
Grand Island's first Independence Day run was organized by Richard "Dick" Bessel to celebrate the bicentennial of the United States in 1976.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 05:20 pm
The Lions Clubs of WNY will sponsor a picnic for the visually impaired from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 19, at Five Senses Nature Park (home of Town of Wheatfield Lions Club), 6535 Ward Road, Wheatfield.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 05:10 pm
Click the links below to find some of our favorite local community event photos:
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Tue, Jul 7th 2026 07:05 pm
On July 3 - opening night of the free summer concert series at Youngstown's Falkner Park - local leaders gathered to celebrate enhancements to the stage area - and 25 years of music in the village.
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Tue, Jun 30th 2026 01:25 pm
The Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market filled Academy Park on Saturday - even more than usual - as the weekly event series presented its special summer festival.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2026 11:00 am
Despite threatening weather, the "Beginning of Summer Street Dance" in Youngstown had a great crowd come out to dance, eat, visit with each other, and shop the vendors.
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Sat, Jun 20th 2026 09:40 pm
Artpark & Company hosted the U.S. Navy Band Commodores for a free concert Saturday night inside the Mainstage Theater in Lewiston. The event was sponsored by DiMino's Lewiston Tops.
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Sat, Jun 20th 2026 07:25 pm
Children of all ages frolicked into Artpark on Saturday to partake in the 16th annual Fairy House Festival, themed "Under the Sea!" They wore their best and brightest wings, made potions, had their faces painted, and enjoyed the festive collaboration of nature, art, music and dancing.
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Sat, Jun 20th 2026 07:00 pm
The Lewiston Garden Club's annual Lewiston GardenFest marked 20 years on Saturday and Sunday, with beautiful weather and large crowds along Center Street. Featured was approximately 100 vendors selling flowers, plants and garden essentials, along with open gardens, speakers and a container garden contest.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2026 06:20 am
The 25th anniversary of Grand Island's Relay For Life, held June 6 at Town Commons, featured better weather than anticipated, along with a few superheroes and a surprise donation.
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Thu, Jun 18th 2026 08:15 pm
Kingdom Bound Ministries, in partnership with Project Lab's Art Industry Table, will host "Beauty That Remains," a community art gallery and creative arts experience from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, in Buffalo.
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Mon, Jun 15th 2026 02:25 pm
Tops Friendly Markets is proud to launch its annual Children's Miracle Network (CMN) campaign. The campaign will run at participating Tops Friendly Markets locations from June 14 through July 4.
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Fri, Jun 12th 2026 10:25 am
Airmen of the New York Air National Guard, 107th Attack Wing, welcomed a new wing commander as Col. Christopher H. Weisshaar assumed command of the 107th Attack Wing during a ceremony at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.
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Thu, Jun 11th 2026 10:40 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Erie County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs (ECFSC) will conduct two free, family-friendly "Teach-Me-To-Fish" events. Visitors of all ages are invited to participate in these family-friendly events to explore the sport of fishing through interactive hands-on instruction provided by DEC and ECFSC.
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Wed, Jun 10th 2026 08:40 am
Notice to interested voters in Niagara County from the election commissioners regarding the June 23 primary election:
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Wed, Jun 10th 2026 08:20 am
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper announced the continued expansion of the Buffalo Blueway into the Buffalo Niagara Blueway during Waterkeeper Week, showcasing 15 new public access site connections on the ecotourism water trail.
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Tue, Jun 2nd 2026 09:05 am
Artpark & Company announces a free concert by the U.S. Navy Band Commodores at Artpark's Mainstage Theater in Lewiston at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 20 - sponsored by DiMino's Lewiston Tops.
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Thu, May 28th 2026 08:55 am
A cherished summer tradition returns Friday, July 10, as the 24th annual Jack Beatty Memorial Hospice Cruise & Clambake takes place at the historic Youngstown Yacht Club, rain or shine.
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Thu, May 28th 2026 08:55 am
The Niagara Post Theater continues its inaugural summer series in June with "Shakespeare in the Park" on June 6-7, and "Songs of Cinema" featuring the Vocal Dynamites on June 14. Both events will be on the outdoor stage at the Post Theater, located at 6 Porter Ave., within Fort Niagara State Park.
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Thu, May 28th 2026 08:55 am
The New York Power Authority will hold its annual "Touch-A-Truck" event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 13. Dozens of official and heavy‑equipment vehicles will be displayed outside the Niagara Power Vista at the Niagara Power Project, 5777 Lewiston Road, Lewiston.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
This summer, the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University (CAM) invites the community to experience "Art in Motion," a dynamic season of exhibitions, programs and events that explore movement - across ideas, images, bodies and technologies.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 10:55 pm
Youngstown voters opted for change on Tuesday, as unofficial election numbers show almost two-thirds of the people chose the challengers to the incumbent board.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 08:55 pm
Buffalo Guinea Pig Mafia Rescue has a new animal rescue advocate - and she's only 10 years old.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 08:05 am
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines smelt as a small, bony fish that closely resembles a trout in general structure; lives along coasts and ascends rivers to spawn; with a delicate oily flesh and a distinctive odor and taste. Here in Lewiston, smelt means the start of summer festival season.
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Thu, May 14th 2026 11:40 am
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens announced its "Butterfly Experience" will return beginning this weekend and continuing from May 16 to July 19. Hundreds of live butterflies will take flight in the tropical orchard greenhouse.
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Tue, May 12th 2026 12:35 pm
The Town of Niagara and the Town of Niagara business liaison are planning a red, white and blue communitywide theme in celebration of the 250th birthday of this country and Niagara County. Military Road will be decorated with flowers and flags, and Packard Road will display county and town flags. The theme will run from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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Tue, May 12th 2026 12:35 pm
Three of the most influential names in Christian music are joining forces for one of the most anticipated tours of the decade. This fall, TobyMac, Chris Tomlin and Third Day will hit the road together for a powerhouse tour bringing decades of hits and unforgettable live moments to fans across the country. Presented by Compassion International and supported by K-LOVE, tickets for this special tour go on sale at noon May 20.
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Wed, May 6th 2026 09:20 pm
Destination Niagara USA joined communities across the country in celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), recognizing the vital role tourism plays in driving economic growth, creating jobs, and enhancing quality of life in Niagara County.
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Wed, May 6th 2026 08:30 pm
As the Buffalo Sabres prepare to host the Montreal Canadiens, Visit Buffalo is rolling out a welcome for visiting fans with the debut of a new digital resource - the "Hockey Fan's Guide to Buffalo" - and a trio of billboards in Southern Ontario designed to greet Canadian visitors before they even reach the border.
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Tue, May 5th 2026 08:55 pm
Niagara Gospel Mission is kicking off its second annual "Butter Bowl" competition to collect a year's worth of butter.
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Mon, May 4th 2026 02:45 pm
Stella Niagara Education Park marked Earth Day with a joyful, hands-on celebration rooted in faith, environmental stewardship, and a deep reverence for our planet - our shared home.
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Thu, Apr 30th 2026 04:55 pm
Get ready to step back in time as the Buffalo Zoo unveils "Destination Dinosaur," a limited-time, immersive exhibit that transports guests to a prehistoric world.
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Thu, Apr 30th 2026 03:50 pm
Destination Niagara USA will welcome 13 leading outdoor journalists and content creators to Niagara Falls USA for its 26th annual fishing media event, taking place May 3-9.
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Thu, Apr 23rd 2026 03:15 pm
America 250 will be a prominent feature of Maid of the Mist's 141st season, which launches at 9 a.m. Friday, April 24. As the U.S. celebrates its semiquincentennial, specially designed logos and decals will be featured on the exterior of the all-electric e-boats James V. Glynn and Nikola Tesla, throughout the Maid of the Mist facility in Niagara Falls State Park, on the company website, and on social media platforms.
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Tue, Apr 21st 2026 06:40 pm
The Kiwanis Club of Lewiston has earned international recognition as its beloved Niagara County Peach Festival has been named a "Top 10 Signature Project" worldwide by Kiwanis International.
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Wed, Apr 15th 2026 10:00 am
Niagara County Fire Coordinator Jon Schultz, along with Niagara County legislators David Godfrey and Chris McKimmie, took part in an event Tuesday hosted by the Firefighters Association of the State of New York in support of FASNY's recruitment and retention campaign, RecruitNY.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 08:45 pm
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper continues the expansion of public access to our Western New York waterways this spring with the announced opening of a newly enhanced Buffalo Blueway site at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Harlem Road fishing access and boat launch on the Buffalo River.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 08:45 pm
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. are preventable.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 07:00 am
On Monday, local emergency medical service (EMS) agencies participated in a coordinated cardiac arrest simulation drill in partnership with Lewiston No. 1 Fire Co. and Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
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Thu, Apr 9th 2026 06:50 pm
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at
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