Thu, May 21st 2026 03:25 pm
When someone experiences a cardiac arrest, heart attack or stroke, fast, coordinated care can make the difference between life and death. Yet as mobile technologies - from telehealth platforms to mobile stroke units - rapidly transform emergency response, critical gaps in systems of care can arise, leaving lives in the balance.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 03:20 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health invites the public to a free community health fair from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, outdoors in the parking lot of the department's new facility at 55 Stevens St., Lockport.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 03:20 pm
A graduate studio in the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning worked this spring to address an urgent and often overlooked challenge of housing in rural communities: ensuring that it is affordable, durable, energy-efficient, and accessible.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 01:00 pm
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection warns consumers to be alert for home improvement scams.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 12:50 pm
Artpark & Company announced "Analog Rewind," a special reunion concert of five local, iconic bands of the 1980s and '90s, at Artpark's Mainstage Theater Terrace in Lewiston at 5 p.m. Aug. 22. The event will benefit Artpark's Memory Café.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 12:50 pm
The Diocese of Buffalo will join Catholics across the nation in a historic celebration of faith and devotion with a special consecration Mass on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, at 5:15 p.m. Friday, June 12, at St. Joseph Cathedral.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 12:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced sustained progress in the ongoing fight against gun violence during the first four months of 2026 compared to the same time last year in communities participating in the state's Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 12:50 pm
The Niagara Falls Community Lions Club is providing free pop-up eye clinics this spring.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 08:40 am
Catholic Health's EMS liaison team honored EMS providers and first responders from across Niagara County on Wednesday during the annual awards dinner at the Sanborn Fire Co. The event recognized outstanding calls submitted by regional partners, highlighting the skill, expertise and lifesaving work that often goes unseen.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 07:00 am
The Niagara media event once again showcased why the waters of the Niagara Frontier continue to earn recognition as one of the premier freshwater fishing destinations in North America.
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Wed, May 20th 2026 09:10 pm
In school district elections Tuesday, voters overall approved their respective budgets for the 2026-27 school year, with only five districts - including Grand Island - reporting budget defeats.
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Wed, May 20th 2026 06:50 am
Grand Island voters voted down the proposed $81,685,805 school budget for 2026-27 on Tuesday. The vote was 1,352 against the budget, and 1,280 in favor. Voters also turned down proposition two: $672,000 for the purchase of vehicles. The vote was 1,334 against the proposition, and 1,280 in favor.
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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 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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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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Tue, May 19th 2026 08:55 pm
NBCUniversal announced Law & Order: Clue Hunter, the first mobile game built in partnership with Wolf Games, will begin rolling out on the Peacock mobile app May 19.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 08:55 pm
Town of Wheatland employees were trained in CPR last week. (Contributed image)
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Tue, May 19th 2026 08:55 pm
The Niagara History Center is continuing its free family night series with an Erie Canal-themed program to celebrate the opening of the 2026 season from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at the Erie Canal Discovery Center, 24 Church St., Lockport.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 08:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will welcome expectant parents, new families, and community members to its 2026 community baby shower from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 23. The free event will take place at the Scott Bieler Training Center, located on the NFMMC campus at 621 10th St.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 08:55 pm
In recent years, hundreds of National Grid employees have been volunteering at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park on Sept. 11 as part of what's become an annual day of service.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 08:55 pm
"Wings of Hope," a community remembrance event hosted by Niagara Hospice, will take place from 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, on the Niagara Hospice campus, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport. The nonprofit organization invites the community to gather for an afternoon of remembrance, reflection and family-friendly activities. The event's presenting "Monarch" sponsor is Wendt's Propane & Oil.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 08:55 pm
The Erie County Fair is gearing up for another action-packed summer with the announcement of its 2026 motor event series lineup at the Buffalo News Grandstand at the event running Aug. 12-23 in Hamburg.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 08:55 pm
Tops Friendly Markets proudly announced the successful conclusion of its 33rd annual Breakthrough T1D campaign, raising an impressive $350,136 to support type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, advocacy, and community support efforts. The campaign, which ran from April 5-25, surpassed its fundraising goal and continued a more than three-decade tradition of making a meaningful impact in the fight against T1D.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 08:55 pm
Wilkeson Pointe is welcoming the summer season with a full slate of family-friendly offerings.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 10:50 am
Artpark & Company announces "Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening Tour" is heading to the Artpark Amphitheater in Lewiston at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3.
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Mon, May 18th 2026 05:00 pm
A Niagara County patient reunited Friday with the first responders who helped save her life.
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Mon, May 18th 2026 04:35 pm
The Niagara County Healthy Moms/Healthy Babies Coalition invites allied health professionals to a special training event, "Using Project TEACH to Help Those Who Help," from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, May 27, at the Orleans Niagara BOCES Technology and Conference Center, 4124 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn.
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Mon, May 18th 2026 04:35 pm
The Niagara Regional Construction Alliance (NRCA) announced its annual summer picnic will return June 24 at West Canal Marina in North Tonawanda. This year, the event takes on a new dimension: The beloved nail-driving contest has been reimagined as a team-based fundraising competition to benefit United Way of Greater Niagara.
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Mon, May 18th 2026 04:35 pm
Get ready to crank up the excitement! Monster Energy and Tops Friendly Markets are teaming up to give country music fans the chance to score tickets to WYRK "Taste of Country" during a high-energy series of in-store events this spring.
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Mon, May 18th 2026 04:35 pm
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.52, no change from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.18. The New York state average is $4.61, up 2 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.13.
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Mon, May 18th 2026 04:30 pm
Niagara University's graduate nursing programs have officially earned accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a milestone that affirms the institution's commitment to the highest national standards in healthcare education.
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Mon, May 18th 2026 04:30 pm
On Friday, May 15, Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt, Assemblyman Paul Bologna and representatives from the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency shared details on the completion of a takeover that will see Candlelight Cabinetry in Lockport operate as a new company under new leadership.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 02:40 pm
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez announced construction has begun on a $5.7 million repaving project on three major Erie County roadways.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 02:30 pm
Food Network celebrates home cooks this summer with the brand-new series "100 Cooks" - the biggest, boldest home cook competition in the network's history. Hosted by actor, television host and former pro football player Terry Crews, the series welcomes 100 of the country's best home cooks to run through an epic seven-week culinary gauntlet where 99 cooks will be eliminated and only one is named America's best home cook and wins as much as $250,000.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 01:40 pm
Home Assistance Referral Team is holding its third annual David J. Mansour Memorial Golf Tournament (previously "Swinging Fore Seniors") Monday, June 1, at Niagara Frontier Golf Club. The tournament honors a longtime HART board member who passed away last October.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 01:40 pm
The Niagara Region of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will host "Niagara at the Crossroads: Indigenous Nations and the American Revolution" from 1-4 p.m. June 13 at the Education Center in Niagara Falls State Park. This engaging program will allow attendees to experience history through Indigenous voices, artistry and living traditions.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 01:35 pm
Worship leader, songwriter, and recording artist Tiffany Hudson (Elevation Worship, ELEVATION RHYTHM) releases her new song, "Room," featuring John Wilds, offering listeners another glimpse into her forthcoming live worship project arriving this summer. "Room" is available now on all streaming platforms.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 10:55 am
Multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning four-piece Little Big Town - comprised of Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook - return with its first new music in two years, a brand-new song titled "Hey There Sunshine," via MCA.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 10:55 am
Team Roswell Rollers, a fundraising team for the "Ride for Roswell," will host "Bowling, Baskets, and Trivia" at Mallwitz's Island Lanes at 1887 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, from 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, May 21. The event is open to the public.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 10:50 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has been awarded $120,000 from the James H. Cummings Foundation to support the hospital's plasma sterilizer modernization initiative. The funding will allow Memorial to replace aging plasma sterilization equipment essential to the safe processing of surgical instruments and supplies.
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