Thu, Aug 28th 2025 12:15 pm
Lockport-Niagara Hospice will hold its annual Mighty Niagara Half Marathon and Hospice Dash 5K Run/Walk on Oct. 4. The half marathon starts at Artpark State Park in Lewiston. The 5K starts at Porter on the Lake Town Park. Both races finish at Porter on the Lake Town Park.
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Wed, Aug 27th 2025 08:50 am
Imagine a day when a Western New Yorker who lacks transportation or access to health services can simply walk up to the community center at the corner of their street. There, medical, dental, occupational and physical therapy, social work, nutrition, athletic training and pharmacy students - just to name a few professions - will be waiting - all ready to provide health screenings, navigation, and health education.
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Wed, Aug 27th 2025 08:45 am
New data released by a New York state-commissioned tourism economics research study shows that visitor spending in Niagara County reached $1.163 billion in 2024, a 6.4% increase over 2023, reinforcing the vital role tourism plays in the region's economy.
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Wed, Aug 27th 2025 08:45 am
Following their celebrated debut as a judge trio last season in television's most widely recognized music competition series "American Idol," music superstars Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood will help discover America's next singing sensation in its ninth season on ABC and Hulu, 24th overall, when it returns in 2026.
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Wed, Aug 27th 2025 08:45 am
The Niagara County Department of Health (NCDOH) is reminding families that the new school year is approaching. It is offering immunization clinics to help students residing in Niagara County meet New York State Department of Health requirements. Ensuring all students are up to date on their vaccinations is crucial for the health and safety of our community, protecting students, staff and families from vaccine-preventable diseases.
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Wed, Aug 27th 2025 08:45 am
Beginning in September, Niagara Pride will launch two new LGBTQ+ drop-in programs at its center in Niagara Falls. The focus will be LGBTQ+ youth, ages 14 to 21, and LGBTQ+ seniors, ages 55 and older.
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Wed, Aug 27th 2025 08:45 am
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Wed, Aug 27th 2025 08:45 am
The 2025 Olcott Beach Car Show will be held Saturday Aug. 30, at Krull Park, located on the shore of Lake Ontario in Olcott.
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Tue, Aug 26th 2025 03:00 pm
Tonight's "Wicked Sing-Along" movie at Artpark in Lewiston is moving from the Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater to inside the Artpark Mainstage Theater due to adverse weather conditions. The events begins at 7:30 p.m.
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Tue, Aug 26th 2025 07:00 am
Joshua Lopez, owner of TOYS From LO & LO's Arcade MANIA, is throwing a community happening called the "Backpack Giveaway Event" between noon and 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31.
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Mon, Aug 25th 2025 07:55 pm
Another successful Northwest Jazz Festival was staged last Friday and Saturday, as thousands of people visited Center Street in the Village of Lewiston to watch top musical acts, mingle with friends, and eat at one of the many local restaurant stands.
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Mon, Aug 25th 2025 06:10 pm
The Away From Home Festival continues to grow as a truly global celebration of live music, curated for the fans - by a fan.
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Mon, Aug 25th 2025 06:10 pm
Grammy-winning trio Lady A are back for a new season of sonic joy with "On This Winter's Night (Volume 2)," gifting new magic under the tree on Sept. 26.
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Mon, Aug 25th 2025 06:05 pm
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar announces "Sammy Hagar & The Best of All Worlds Band - The Residency," a hit-filled live album captured during his acclaimed 2025 Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, set for release on Oct. 10.
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Mon, Aug 25th 2025 06:05 pm
Dove Award-winning, RIAA Gold-selling Australian worship pioneer Darlene Zschech is joined by 17-time Grammy Award-winning gospel icon CeCe Winans to record a new expression of one of the most enduring worship songs ever, "Shout To The Lord."
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Mon, Aug 25th 2025 06:05 pm
On Friday, powerhouse vocalist and author Tasha Layton debuted a new song titled "The One You Love," which features Rachael Lampa. This track will be part of her upcoming album, "Life In Me," set to be released Oct. 10.
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Mon, Aug 25th 2025 06:00 pm
Southern California native, multi-instrumentalist and indie rock, alt-pop worship artist John Allan released "Heaven Secrets" on Friday.
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Mon, Aug 25th 2025 06:00 pm
Grammy-nominated, award-winning artist Forrest Frank continues to crank out the new tunes, releasing "The Rock" with Crowder on Friday.
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Mon, Aug 25th 2025 06:00 pm
On Friday, two-time Billboard No. 1 gospel artist and author Anthony Evans introduced newcomer Kaleb Carson with their new single, "You're Not Finished." This anthemic and inspirational song was co-written by Evans, Carson, and Danielle Munizzi (daughter of gospel legend Martha Munizzi).
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Mon, Aug 25th 2025 02:55 pm
As a former educator, I know that, while this time of year is full of excitement, it is also the most critical in setting students up for success. As we welcome students back to school, we hope to ensure that they are prepared to achieve and grow. In Erie County, we have several resources that support the well-being of our students.
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Mon, Aug 25th 2025 02:45 pm
Tops Friendly Markets is proud to announce the launch of its annual campaign in support of the United Way of Erie and Niagara counties. Running from Aug. 24 through Sept. 6, the campaign will take place at all participating Tops locations in these counties.
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Mon, Aug 25th 2025 02:45 pm
With an aim to inspire families to eat at home together more often, Tops Markets is celebrating National Family Meals Month in September, encouraging customers to share one more meal together each per week at home - and highlighting simple, healthy meal solutions in nearly every aisle, every day.
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Mon, Aug 25th 2025 02:45 pm
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.16, up 2 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.35. The New York state average is $3.15, down a cent from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.51.
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Mon, Aug 25th 2025 02:25 pm
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the binational Niagara Falls Illumination Board, a special light and laser show - synchronized to music - will be presented at Niagara Falls on the evenings of Sept. 12-14.
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Mon, Aug 25th 2025 02:20 pm
As the return of school draws closer, Community Missions will host a free school supply giveaway as part of its "Summer Giveaway Days," from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Wednesday and Thursday. The public is invited to these events, which will take place at the Niagara Falls agency, 1570 Buffalo Ave. The event is sponsored by SNUG Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Aug 25th 2025 02:00 pm
The Town of Wheatfield Lions Club honored and highlighted Western New York service clubs by providing a steak dinner and a public forum on Aug. 21 to showcase their accomplishments and upcoming service projects.
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Mon, Aug 25th 2025 02:00 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health confirmed a case of rabies in a kitten on Aug. 21. The kitten was located on Saunders Settlement Road between Diller Road and Fairview Drive in the Town of Cambria. The kitten displayed aggressive biting and scratching behavior and was examined by an Erie County veterinarian on Aug. 14.
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Mon, Aug 25th 2025 02:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul held a roundtable Monday with Western New York school leaders, parents and students to highlight plans for implementing bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions when school resumes this fall.
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Mon, Aug 25th 2025 01:50 pm
Connect Niagara - the bus service operated by the Niagara County Department of Public Works - will allow all riders to ride for free weekdays from the day after Labor Day, Tuesday, Sept. 2 through Friday, Sept. 12, as part of an effort to introduce more people to the service.
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Sun, Aug 24th 2025 03:15 pm
Speaking to fans Friday afternoon at FAN EXPO Canada, Elizabeth "Bitsie" Tulloch recalled the exact moment she knew "Grimm" would be a hit.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2025 10:10 am
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos ignite season 38 of "Live," the No. 1 entertainment talk show on television, with a powerhouse lineup of guests, including Mark Ruffalo, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Rose Byrne, Derek Hough, Julianne Hough, Lola Tung, Alix Earle, Taylor Kitsch, and a performance by KALEO.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2025 10:05 am
Buffalo City Mission has announced its second annual 5K race, the "5K Run for the Homeless," scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 6, in downtown Buffalo.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2025 09:55 am
The Niagara County Department of Public Works (DPW) today announced that culvert work will begin next Wednesday, Aug. 27, on Upper Mountain Road between Sunset Drive and the railroad overpass. This is the next phase in the Upper Mountain Road rehab project that began in July.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2025 08:15 am
A rash of underage e-bike riders has leaders in Lewiston afraid someone is going to get injured - or worse.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2025 08:05 am
When the last trumpet sounds and the Northwest Jazz Festival weekend ends, the event's organizers won't be the only group of people already planning for 2026.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2025 08:05 am
The Australian Pink Floyd Band has, for more than 35 years, built a reputation for performing the original Pink Floyd songs with "note for note perfection."
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2025 08:00 am
A new logo representing the Town of Niagara is now official, as Town Board members voted unanimously for the change at Tuesday's regular business meeting.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2025 08:00 am
I feel it is important to address a growing safety issue that has been brought to our department's attention with increasing frequency: the reckless and illegal operation of electric bikes (e-bikes) and electric scooters by teens in our community.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2025 08:00 am
This past summer, members of Scouting America Troop 829 in Youngstown hit the high adventure trails again.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2025 08:00 am
Early in the afternoon of Aug. 16, a parade of boats, led by the Grand Island Fire Co.'s fireboat, left the Buffalo Launch Club, headed down the Niagara River and the Erie Canal, and arrived at the Tonawandas Gateway Harbor Park.
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