Fri, Jun 13th 2025 07:00 am
Grand Island resident Nina A. (nee Insana) Tortorice, born Aug. 3, 1946, entered into eternal rest June 9, 2025.
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Fri, Jun 13th 2025 07:00 am
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Old Fort Niagara announced plans to construct a replica 18th century Native American dwelling to serve as a Native American Education Center. The site will vividly represent the living conditions for Native Americans at the fort during the Revolution, and serve as a focal point for the Native living history programming.
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Thu, Jun 12th 2025 09:45 pm
Production wrapped this week on "Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story," the Hallmark "Countdown to Christmas" movie shot in and centered on Buffalo. Though the film crew was only in town for about two months - first at the holidays and then again the past few weeks - Western New York left a lasting impression.
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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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Thu, Jun 12th 2025 04:50 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the commissioning of USS Little Rock with a ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at One Naval Park Cove, Buffalo.
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Thu, Jun 12th 2025 04:50 pm
This Saturday, June 14, Old Falls Street will be the site of "Veterans Get Outside Day," which features family fun, music and vendors, as well as information for veterans. This is the third year for the event that connects veterans with resources and encourages outdoor activities to improve mental health.
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Thu, Jun 12th 2025 11:40 am
The next generation of tech leaders are invited to step into the future at the brand-new "AI Experience at UB" program June 30-July 1 on the University at Buffalo North Campus.
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Thu, Jun 12th 2025 11:35 am
The spotlight was shining on our local fishery, even if the sun was not during a flood of media visits in the past month.
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Thu, Jun 12th 2025 11:15 am
Michael Phillips, the superintendent of our jail management division, recently told county legislators that, if he accomplishes just one thing while overseeing our correctional facilities, he hopes to improve working conditions for our staff.
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Thu, Jun 12th 2025 10:45 am
The Town of Porter "Hometown Heroes" banners have returned for 2025. Enjoyable weather is once again upon us. And the annual Ransomville Flag Day parade and Community Faire returns to kick off the summer season in the hamlet starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 14.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2025 03:35 pm
Four hundred thirty-six soldiers from the New York Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division will be among the 6,700 troops taking part in the Army's 250th anniversary parade in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, June 14.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2025 03:20 pm
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Wed, Jun 11th 2025 03:20 pm
The Mount Calvary Heritage Foundation announced it will host "The Moving Wall" and the "GoldStars Tribute Wall" at Pine Lawn Cemetery from Thursday, Oct. 2, through Monday, Oct. 6. This powerful tribute offers the community an opportunity to pay respects to the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for this nation.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2025 03:15 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, on behalf of the Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund for the Arts, announced six Western New York nonprofit organizations have received awards totaling over $62,000 for the 2025 granting cycle.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2025 03:15 pm
The West Herr Riviera Theatre and Latshaw Productions proudly present Bachman-Turner Overdrive, performing live at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3.
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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 11th 2025 03:15 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center has named Doris Collins the 2025 recipient of The Michael Shea Lifetime Legacy Award. Doris came to work at Shea's in 1995 as Shea's historic restoration consultant, bringing her expertise and passion for preservation to every project.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2025 03:15 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the open (harvest) season for largemouth and smallmouth bass, collectively known as black bass, begins June 15 and runs through Nov. 30.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2025 03:10 pm
To encourage students from all parts of New York to pursue STEM careers, the New York Power Authority has announced $10,000 college scholarships for 20 academically accomplished New York high school students.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2025 03:10 pm
Hip-hop groups Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Three 6 Mafia have announced their co-headline tour, "The Thuggish-Ruggish-Mafia-Tour." Produced by Live Nation, the 24-city tour includes a stop at Darien Lake Amphitheater on Aug. 31.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2025 03:10 pm
David Byrne is proud to announce "Who Is the Sky?" It's his first new album since 2018's acclaimed and award-winning "American Utopia," which will be released Sept. 5 by Matador Records.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2025 03:05 pm
The Big Easy in Buffalo has announced its summer lineup of shows, kicking off its 19th season:
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Tue, Jun 10th 2025 03:30 pm
Forestview Church of God will host "Rockin' for Jesus," a Christian music festival, from 1-6 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at 1250 Saunders Settlement Road, Niagara Falls. The event will feature John Angelucci Jr., Jim and Cheryl, Lost and Found, The Band Five14, and The Good News Band.
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Tue, Jun 10th 2025 02:10 pm
Academy Park saw large, Peach Festival-type crowds last weekend, as it hosted a trio of events.
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Mon, Jun 9th 2025 02:35 pm
From May 20-24, Destination Niagara USA once again hosted outdoor adventure enthusiast and television host Misty Wells, who filmed a new episode of her nationally televised series, "Let's Take It Outside."
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Mon, Jun 9th 2025 02:15 pm
A major new initiative will dramatically expand Western New York students' access to hands-on tech learning opportunities. The Innovation Fellows program will create a corps of local educators equipped to expand STEM learning in their schools.
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Mon, Jun 9th 2025 02:15 pm
WNY Food 4 Paws, a nonprofit addressing pet food insecurity in Western New York, is honored to announce it has received a $10,000 grant from Bailey and Friends, a trust component of the B. Thomas Golisano Foundation. The grant will be used to purchase dry cat food for distribution through 33 food and pet pantry partners across the region, helping vulnerable families keep their pets healthy, fed, and at home.
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Mon, Jun 9th 2025 02:15 pm
Catholic Charities is now accepting applicants for its C-Tech (introduction to telecommunications) class. This 12-week, hands-on technology training program offers nationally recognized certifications in telecommunications, network cabling for copper and fiber optics and 5G systems, along with grounding and bonding.
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Mon, Jun 9th 2025 11:25 am
A small but mighty team for the 2025 Ride for Roswell continues its fundraising efforts with a sports & music trivia night. The charity event, hosted by fundraisers Team Roswell Rollers, takes place from 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at Mallwitz's Island Lanes, located at 1887 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island.
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Sat, Jun 7th 2025 02:05 pm
Two national music acts descended upon Lewiston on Friday, officially starting the 2025 summer concert season.
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Sat, Jun 7th 2025 01:20 pm
Residents are taking advantage of the good weather - and great deals - at the annual 10 Mile Garage Sale. The event continues Saturday and Sunday across the River Region.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 03:45 pm
Fair Trade's breakout artist Megan Woods has released a new song, "I Believe You."
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 03:40 pm
A trusted voice in Christian music for three decades, Christy Nockels has released a peace-inducing project filled with tender songs for families today. Her latest album, "King Who Never Sleeps; Anthems for Rest," is a sister project to her acclaimed 2017 album, "Be Held: Lullabies for the Beloved."
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 03:35 pm
Songwriter and artist Pat Barrett has released a brand-new song, "Praise The Lord Forever." Inspired by Psalm 103:1, "Praise The Lord Forever" is the first single Barrett has released as he continues to write and record new music this year.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 03:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today issued an update on the state's comprehensive air monitoring efforts to track air quality statewide and keep New Yorkers safe this summer.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 03:35 pm
The New York Power Authority will hold its seventh annual touch-a-truck event at the Niagara Power Vista, the visitors center for the Niagara Power Project, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, June 14.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 11:05 am
As nearly 70 Rite Aid pharmacy locations close in Western New York, the Erie County Department of Health and Department of Mental Health join with the Pharmacists Association of Western New York (PAWNY) to provide easy to use, point-and-click and printable maps to find the location of all pharmacies in Erie County, along with important safety advice and practical recommendations to patients who need to transfer their prescriptions to a different pharmacy.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 11:00 am
Four times in the past three years, Lumberjack's Waterfront Patio Grill has claimed a crown in Niagara Frontier Publications' "Savory Summer" food competitions. The North Tonawanda eatery twice took the title of WNY's Best Summer Dining Spot, while also earning Best Hamburger and Best Fries.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 11:00 am
At the new Top Value Transmissions on River Road - just off Buffalo Avenue - "We will not replace anything that does not need to be replaced, because that's not what we're about. We'll only do what needs to be done," owner/GM Amy Musclow said.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 11:00 am
Much of the public comment at Monday's Town Board meeting centered on safety concerns for bicyclists, pedestrians and motorists on both the roads and bike paths on Grand Island.
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