Mon, Jul 28th 2025 04:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced $10 million to support the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park's coastal shoreline project in the City of Buffalo.
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Mon, Jul 28th 2025 04:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the grand-opening of the $11 million Wilkeson Pointe improvements project, with Perro & Poni restaurant coming soon at Buffalo's Outer Harbor.
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Thu, Jul 17th 2025 12:15 pm
Tops Friendly Markets is proud to announce the outstanding success of its 2025 community-driven food insecurity campaigns: "Food 2 Families," "Food for Families" and "Check Out Hunger." These initiatives collectively raised an incredible $759,386, thanks to the continued generosity and compassion of Tops shoppers and associates.
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Thu, Jul 17th 2025 11:30 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state led the nation in the use of state and federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits to improve landmark buildings across the state in 2024.
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Tue, Jul 15th 2025 12:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the launch of the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF)'s new extreme heat equipment credit. The credit helps qualifying small businesses protect their workers through the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) and supplies designed to minimize the effects of heat exposure.
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Tue, Jul 8th 2025 08:40 pm
One week after a devastating loss of food, Niagara Gospel Mission has made a full recovery.
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Mon, Jul 7th 2025 12:55 pm
The Sisters of St. Francis built their motherhouse, Stella Niagara, along the banks of the Niagara River in 1908. Its formidable limestone walls and red-tiled roof with a copper spire have served as a beacon for generations of people who have lived, worked, and visited the site.
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Thu, Jul 3rd 2025 11:00 am
There is new excitement in store for tourists at the foot of Water Street. The newest in the fleet of Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour vessels churned up the water in thrilling fashion at its launch on June 25 in Lewiston.
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Fri, Jun 27th 2025 11:00 am
Certified AutoBrokers, a locally owned dealership on Grand Island, is transforming the car-buying experience into a force for good this July. With a mission to uplift and support children battling cancer, the company has launched "Drive for a Cure," a monthlong campaign that turns every test drive into a donation.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2025 12:25 pm
AAA Western and Central New York is celebrating its 125th anniversary this month.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2025 11:10 am
The Lewiston Kiwanis Club recently hosted its annual awards dinner, where members came together to recognize individual achievements.
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Mon, Jun 23rd 2025 04:10 pm
On Monday, Gov. Kathy Hochul directed the New York Power Authority to develop and construct a zero-emission advanced nuclear power plant in upstate New York to support a reliable and affordable electric grid, while providing the necessary zero-emission electricity to achieve a clean energy economy.
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Mon, Jun 16th 2025 08:00 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation cut the ribbon on several upgrades at Joseph Davis State Park in Lewiston, including a new, 1-mile multiuse trail and a new inclusive playground.
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Fri, Jun 13th 2025 10:15 am
In 2000, New York state, supported by the New York State Department of Health and in collaboration with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, launched a minimal telephone service for those seeking guidance on becoming tobacco-free. This "quitline" quickly grew and evolved to become one of the nation's busiest and most innovative public health support services.
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Thu, Jun 12th 2025 04:55 pm
The Aquarium of Niagara is diving into its 60th anniversary with bold new offerings and accomplishments, including a 60-foot mural, VR shark dive, and recent accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2025 03:15 pm
Throughout May, Niagara Gospel Mission held its first "Butter Bowl" competition to collect a year's worth of butter.
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Wed, Jun 4th 2025 05:00 pm
The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America announced it raised over $1.4 million after completing its 29th anniversary ride, which took place May 3-9. Funds raised directly benefit Victory Junction - a camp in Randleman, North Carolina, servicing children with chronic medical illnesses. The ride's donation supports summer camperships, building projects and maintenance programs.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 11:00 am
The Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market is making a case to join death and taxes in the circle of certitude.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 07:00 am
Earlier this week, Tom Deal officially announced he is the owner of the property being developed at 748 Center St., Lewiston - next to the Tim Hortons/Quest Diagnostics plaza. Deal said he is moving his company, Deal Realty, to this location.
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Thu, May 22nd 2025 10:10 pm
Tops Friendly Markets has partnered with DoorDash, a leading global platform for local commerce, to launch on-demand grocery delivery across all 145 stores in New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont.
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Wed, May 21st 2025 08:35 am
Shake Shack officially opens in Western New York today, at 1531 Niagara Falls Blvd., Suite 300, Amherst (next to Starbucks in the T.J. Maxx plaza).
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Fri, May 9th 2025 08:35 am
The Frontier House has been closed for more than 20 years, but that's about to change. Lewiston's crown jewel is expected to reopen to the public in June.
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Fri, May 9th 2025 08:30 am
Acclaimed Billy Club culinarians Daniel Hagen and Jake Strawser are bringing their best to Fairbanks - the new Lewiston restaurant they plan to open mid-June inside the Frontier House on Center Street.
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Fri, May 9th 2025 07:00 am
Lifco Hydraulics may make internet stars of some of its employees in a new promotional video series being shot at its Grand Island site.
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Wed, May 7th 2025 10:00 am
The Island Shoppe is thrilled to announce a partnership with Perry's Ice Cream, bringing the beloved Western New York brand back to Grand Island.
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Tue, May 6th 2025 12:15 pm
Rite Aid Corp. on Monday announced that it is pursuing a strategic and value-maximizing sale process for substantially all of its assets. To facilitate this process, the company and its subsidiaries commenced voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey.
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Fri, Apr 25th 2025 11:00 am
Next weekend, the merchant collective will present "Give Mom Lewiston." The pre-Mother's Day event runs from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4.
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Fri, Apr 25th 2025 07:00 am
Life in northern Niagara is slowly returning to normal this week following a minor traffic accident that recently shut down the Ransomville Rite Aid.
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Mon, Apr 21st 2025 02:25 pm
Just over five years ago, New York state implemented its Bag Waste Reduction Act, which prohibited retailers from providing single-use plastic carryout bags. Today, a full five years later, companies like Tops Friendly Markets continue their efforts to encourage customers to make the shift to using - and remembering - heavy-duty reusable bags.
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Fri, Apr 18th 2025 11:00 am
When a sandwich is as good as The Silo Restaurant's "Haystack," customers should be able to enjoy it more than just five months a year.
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 09:50 am
A first-of-its-kind tax credit to give small businesses in Western New York some much-needed financial support is gaining momentum in Albany.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 11:00 am
The former reVive Spine Center, at 6941 Williams Road, Niagara Falls, is under new ownership and will be an office dedicated to neurosciences and pain management under the auspices of General Physician PC. Signage for Dr. Franco Vigna's orthopedic spine office will be changed in the next few weeks.
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Tue, Apr 8th 2025 02:55 pm
In honor of Earth Month, Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA is once again partnering with Sunnking and Goodwill of Western New York to host the ultimate spring-cleaning recycling event, from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 26, at the shopping center (1900 Military Road, Niagara Falls). Guests are invited to donate their unwanted home goods and electronic waste materials at this free drive-thru event.
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Tue, Apr 8th 2025 07:00 am
Dr. Candace S. Johnson, president and CEO, the M&T Bank Presidential Chair in Leadership, and professor of oncology at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, will receive the 2025 Distinguished Citizen Award from Great Falls Council, Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) at a luncheon ceremony on Tuesday, April 29, at Kleinhans Music Hall in Buffalo.
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Thu, Apr 3rd 2025 07:00 am
What does it matter that it's 32 degrees outside, and a workday, when Hibbard's Original Frozen Custard is open for the season!
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Thu, Mar 27th 2025 11:00 am
The Colvin Cleaners' "Gowns for Prom" and "Coats for Kids" programs have grown so much, the 94-years-young, family-owned dry cleaners had to acquire a building in Kenmore to store the thousands of donations it receives annually.
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Thu, Mar 27th 2025 10:30 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has partnered with Strive Markets, a regional leader in fresh food and self-service micro markets, to bring convenient, around-the-clock dining options to its medical campus.
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Fri, Mar 21st 2025 06:55 am
The Walmart on Military Road in Niagara Falls is on its way to expanding by approximately 6,400 additional square feet. The renovation is meant to expand the "big box store's" pickup area.
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Tue, Mar 18th 2025 08:50 am
Tops Monopoly is back and better than ever! Tops Monopoly Reimagined is now ticketless for even easier play! This year, Tops Monopoly is all about collecting Property Points and redeeming them for unlimited $10 Rewards Cards! Plus, every Property Point you collect enters you for another chance to win $1,000 in free groceries and gas daily prizes, and the grand prize: free groceries for life!
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Mon, Mar 17th 2025 11:15 am
Niagara County legislators Christopher McKimmie and Chris Robins announced the allocation of $5,000 in Community Partnership Funding to the Town of Niagara Active Hose Fire Co.
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