Thu, Jun 11th 2026 10:45 am
Hibbard's Original Frozen Custard has teamed up with Artpark & Company to offer a new hometown favorite sweet treat: "Artpark Buttered Popcorn." The innovative custard pairs a vanilla base with popcorn flavoring to provide a one-of-a-kind dessert.
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Wed, Jun 10th 2026 07:55 am
The All Charity Classic was played Monday at Lockport Town & Country Club. The scramble format featured teams playing to raise money for a number of local organizations. It was presented by Sam Terrazzino and Michael Ragusa of Odyssey Financial Group.
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Fri, Jun 5th 2026 07:00 am
Sleight of hand dexterity and misdirection is magician Leon Etienne's bread and butter - but it was mathematics that enabled him to open a new venue in downtown Niagara Falls last summer. He discovered adding something to nothing could create everything for people "between dinner and the fireworks" on the U.S. side of the falls.
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Wed, Jun 3rd 2026 08:35 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park officially announced tickets are on sale for "Nightmare Wharf," a new, immersive Halloween attraction set aboard historic naval vessels and along Buffalo's waterfront.
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Mon, Jun 1st 2026 04:45 pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County (CCE Niagara), in conjunction with Hoover Dairy, announced the second annual "Fair-ly New" ice cream flavor contest. The competition is now accepting entrants, with the winning flavor to be created by Hoover Dairy and served during the Niagara County Fair, Aug. 5-9 at the Niagara County Fairgrounds.
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Mon, Jun 1st 2026 04:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative.
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Thu, May 28th 2026 05:20 pm
United Way of Greater Niagara (UWGN) announces the appointment of North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec as the new chairman of the board of directors, and Denise Abbott as the new vice chair - ushering in a new phase of leadership as the organization continues its mission to strengthen youth development across the greater Niagara Region.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
The Niagara Post Theater will launch its inaugural summer concert series this month, beginning with "Jazz at the Post" on May 24, featuring local ensemble Brass Chance performing Miles Davis' groundbreaking album, "Kind of Blue."
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Old Falls Street USA is gearing up for an exciting summer season packed with live entertainment, family-friendly activities, festivals, and new events designed to bring residents and visitors together in the heart of Downtown Niagara Falls.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Upon Rachel Jolbert taking the reins in 2023, the Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market has grown in physical size, number of vendors and months of operation. Its success and importance to the River Region has been mentioned by residents in person, online and at municipal meetings.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 09:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a historic economic milestone for the new Buffalo Bills Highmark Stadium, where over $490 million has been paid to minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE).
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Fri, May 15th 2026 08:05 am
Smelt Festival is a time to celebrate local fishing - and there are more opportunities these days thanks to the efforts of local anglers and charter captains.
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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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Wed, May 13th 2026 09:45 am
On Wednesday, the Niagara County Center for Economic Development launched the inaugural Niagara County Corporate Fishing Challenge, a new initiative focused on engaging business professionals, showcasing the region's world-class fishing opportunities, and supporting a local charitable organization.
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Tue, May 12th 2026 12:30 pm
For 56 years, 100 American Craftsmen has brought together some of the finest makers in the country for a celebration of contemporary craft art in the heart of Western New York. This June, the show returns with more artisans, more energy, and more reason than ever to attend.
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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
The City of Buffalo is bringing back "Food Truck Thursdays" to Niagara Square for the 2026 season, continuing a downtown tradition that has become a staple of spring and summer in the city.
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Wed, May 6th 2026 08:30 pm
In recognition of National Small Business Week, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the launch of the sustainable business navigator program to provide free advice to small businesses so they can cut costs while also helping the environment.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 10:10 am
Niagara Gospel Mission officially launched its "Niagara Gospel Country Club," a new leadership development initiative designed to equip residents with the character, discipline and practical skills needed to successfully reenter the workforce and community.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 08:00 am
Despite celebrating more than a quarter-century in business - a rare 2020s feat - a signature sandwich seen on national television ("The Haystack"), myriad "Best of" food/tourism lists and boatloads of positive social media feedback, The Silo Restaurant isn't settling for status quo.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 06:55 am
What do giant rocks, chains that drip water, a stone bench, and an ornamental flowering cherry tree all have in common? If you said they're items on display at Lincoln Park Nursery in Amherst, you'd be correct. You'd also be right if you guessed they're products of owner John Maloney's imagination.
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Thu, Apr 30th 2026 10:40 pm
Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World will not open for the 2026 summer season.
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Mon, Apr 27th 2026 01:10 pm
Researchers from the University at Buffalo and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center are developing an artificial intelligence tool to help surgeons better identify lung cancer patients at risk for postoperative complications.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 07:15 am
Niagara County legislators Michael Casale, Irene Myers and David Godfrey joined Upward Niagara Chamber President Amanda Haseley in presenting special America 250 flags to area businesses and municipalities on Monday morning.
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Thu, Apr 23rd 2026 03:05 pm
Scene One Entertainment, alongside Benchmark Management Group, opened the Market Arcade 8 on Wednesday in downtown Buffalo - the latest for the Schenectady-based entertainment company, and its first foray in Western New York.
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Wed, Apr 22nd 2026 08:15 am
This May, Tops Friendly Markets is giving customers a powerful way to save with its "Fuel Your Fridays" promotion. Every Friday throughout the month, shoppers who spend $35 or more will automatically earn double gas points, making it easier to save at the pump while stocking up on essentials.
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Thu, Apr 16th 2026 04:20 pm
As spring projects and outdoor construction pick up, National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. is reminding residents, contractors and homeowners to call 8-1-1 before digging.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 06:35 am
When you think "gallery," the word "art" may come to mind. When the staffers at Fichte, Endl & Elmer Eyecare thinks "gallery," they envision the artwork of creating eyeglasses.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 06:00 am
Drywall and painting were on the agenda this week for the inside of a new two-story building at 748 Center St., in Lewiston. The future home of Deal Realty is taking shape and preparing for a summer opening.
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Thu, Apr 2nd 2026 10:50 am
Montana International LLC, concessionaire for Grand Island State Park facilities, announced the Beaver Island State Park Golf Course will continue its tradition of offering free rounds of golf to active-duty service members and veterans. The program - now in its third year - has provided nearly $100,000 in complimentary golf to military players over the past two years.
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Thu, Apr 2nd 2026 09:55 am
New York had one of the steepest drops of any state in international tourism in 2025, with overseas travelers falling 3% - a loss of over 176,000 visitors - second only to California, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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Wed, Apr 1st 2026 07:55 pm
This April, the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library is inviting the public to log off and walk in.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2026 07:40 am
The Youngstown Garden Club is looking to renovate the gazebo on Main Street as it nears its 40th birthday in the summer of 2027.
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Wed, Mar 25th 2026 02:55 pm
The Spill Your Creativity Culture Lab opened its doors with a red ribbon-cutting on Saturday at 400 West Ave., City of Lockport.
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Fri, Mar 20th 2026 07:30 am
Customers can visit Warren's Village Hardware in Lewiston with confidence.
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Thu, Mar 19th 2026 10:25 am
Tops Friendly Markets is inviting customers to book their next trip to the news Tops "MoolahVille" - where your grocery shop pays you back. From March 22 through May 23, shoppers at all 147 store locations can enter the whimsical world enchanted by "Moolah" - a Tops-exclusive currency they can earn by collecting coins and keys for redeemable gift cards.
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Mon, Mar 16th 2026 11:30 am
With the official start of spring later this week, it's not too early to start thinking about all things gardening. Lewiston GardenFest organizers are now accepting applications for both vendors and residents interested in sharing their own gardens as part of the annual event, set for Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21, along Center Street in Lewiston.
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Thu, Mar 12th 2026 11:55 am
Destination Niagara USA, the destination marketing organization for Niagara County, is seeking nominations for the fourth annual Tourism Employee Spotlight Awards.
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Mon, Mar 9th 2026 12:05 pm
A new exhibition of Latinx painting that explores contemporary artists' innovations and interventions is now open to the public, on the third floor of the Gundlach Building, at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum. This established tradition of painting, on a variety of themes and in various mediums, reveals the diversity and expansiveness of the art form; presented in the timeliest fashion.
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Mon, Mar 9th 2026 11:45 am
The Buffalo Society of Artists invites the art community and public to celebrate the opening season of the 135th anniversary of the formation of the BSA at the opening reception of the 2026 "Thumb Box" exhibition at 6 p.m. Friday, March 13.
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