Mon, Jan 5th 2026 01:55 pm
Niagara Gospel Mission once again served as a hub of compassion and community care, distributing more than 1,650 meals to individuals and families in need across Niagara Falls, the Town of Niagara, and the City of North Tonawanda during the Christmas season.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 01:55 pm
Calling all aspiring theater and musical theatre students: Shea's Performing Arts Center is proud to host WNY Unified College Auditions at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 01:55 pm
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS) has taken significant steps to expand and enhance addiction services across New York and ensure all New Yorkers in need are able to find help and support.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 01:55 pm
With the start of 2026 comes another opportunity to tackle life's resolutions. For many New York residents, overcoming nicotine addiction and becoming tobacco-free will be a top priority. The New York State Quitline reminds everyone free support is available seven days a week and thousands of people achieve success each year.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 01:55 pm
Univera Healthcare believes every mother deserves a healthy pregnancy and safe delivery.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 01:55 pm
Empire State Development announced Western New York was awarded $28.5 million through Gov. Kathy Hochul's 2025 Regional Economic Development Council initiative. This funding will support 41 projects across five counties, leveraging $56.2 million in additional public and private investments. Western New York was also awarded $10 million to use toward future high-impact projects.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 01:55 pm
In its latest credit opinion, issued Dec. 24, Moody's ratings agency maintained Erie County's credit rating at A1 while upgrading the county's outlook from "stable" to "positive." In issuing its report, Moody's noted the improvement of the county's reserves and liquidity, and discontinuation of reliance on cash flow note financing, as well as a declining liability profile as credit strengths in issuing the upgrade.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 01:55 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding businesses, organizations, and consumers of waste reduction law requirements that took effect Jan. 1.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 01:55 pm
As New Yorkers face higher prices for groceries and essential goods, many are experiencing a profound hunger crisis.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 01:55 pm
Fallsview Casino Resort will welcome energetic rock legend David Lee Roth and his "Live in Concert" to the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on Thursday, May 21. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, through ticketmaster.ca.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 12:10 pm
Connect Niagara, the Niagara County-run bus service, will undergo some changes to its bus routes beginning Jan. 20. Connect Niagara - formerly known as Niagara County Rural Transportation - is run by the county's Department of Public Works.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 12:10 pm
An audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found a lack of sufficient controls and guidance from the Department of Health (DOH) for a state program intended to help municipalities replace lead drinking water service lines.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 12:10 pm
If you're struggling to part ways with your Christmas tree, consider this: More than one-third (35%) of U.S. home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January. With this post-holiday fire hazard in mind, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is strongly encouraging prompt removal of Christmas trees after the holiday season.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 12:10 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara's board of directors unanimously voted to name Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Anne Reif as interim president and CEO, effective Jan. 17. Reif brings more than 45 years of experience to the Y, with six of those in her current COO role.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 10:30 am
The Grand Island Lions, in conjunction with the Grand Island Central School District, KidSight USA and Lions S.E.E. program, will perform vision screenings in the public schools and St. Stephen's from Jan. 12-16. It's expected nearly 750 pre-K to second-grade children will be screened. They will be joined by a team of experienced screeners from other Lions Club chapters in the area.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 10:15 am
The Buffalo Bills are headed to Jacksonville, Florida, to take on the Jaguars in the NFL Wild Card round. The game will take place at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, at EverBank Stadium.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 10:05 am
Janet J. Hallahan passed away Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, New York.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 09:50 am
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.81, down 2 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.06. The New York state average is $3.03, down 2 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.13.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 09:45 am
The red, white and blue patriotic ball drop at Times Square on New Year's Eve kicked off America's 250th birthday celebrations - and is fueling a major travel trend for 2026 centered on historic sites and immersive experiences.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 09:45 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston welcomes Gregory Gerstung to lead its next program, titled, "By Trolley To Olcott." This presentation will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 09:25 am
Jon Hamm, one of Hollywood's most talented and versatile actors, will host the 15th annual "NFL Honors" presented by Invisalign, an Align Technology brand, on Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 09:25 am
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced two teenagers have been sentenced for their involvement in a shooting in Buffalo's Schiller Park neighborhood that resulted in the death of a 3-year-old boy and injured his sister.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 09:15 am
The following is the schedule of sites, dates and times for the National Football League's "Wild Card Weekend," powered by Verizon, Jan. 10-12 (all times ET).
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Fri, Jan 2nd 2026 11:00 pm
Marvel Television has released an all-new trailer and stills for its upcoming series "Wonder Man."
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Fri, Jan 2nd 2026 01:30 pm
Recently elected Town of Lewiston officials were sworn into office during a ceremony held Jan. 1 at Town Hall.
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Fri, Jan 2nd 2026 01:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a special election to fill the vacancies in the 47th and 61st Senate districts, and the 36th Assembly District, will be held Tuesday, Feb. 3. The vacancies were created by the resignations of former State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, former State Sen. Sean Ryan, and former Assembly member Zohran Mamdani, respectively.
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Thu, Jan 1st 2026 07:00 am
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Wed, Dec 31st 2025 12:30 pm
ABC and Dick Clark Productions (DCP), the world's largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming, announced that legend Diana Ross will illuminate Times Square and usher in the new year with a dazzling live performance as the 2026 headliner for "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest."
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Wed, Dec 31st 2025 12:25 pm
"New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash" will air live Wednesday, Dec. 31 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT, 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
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Wed, Dec 31st 2025 12:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the new year will bring new affordable health care laws. Effective Jan. 1, 2026, health insurers will be required to cover medically necessary EpiPens and cap out-of-pocket costs at $100 per year, breast cancer screening and imaging, and the cost of scalp cooling systems to reduce hair loss during chemotherapy.
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Tue, Dec 30th 2025 06:20 pm
On Monday, during a high-wind event, a portion of the front façade at Coppins Service Center was blown to the ground. Lewiston Fire Co. No. 1 was quickly on scene, at 550 Center St., to mitigate damage and prevent any further problems.
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Tue, Dec 30th 2025 06:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today reminded New Yorkers to remain cautious while traveling this week, as severe winter weather conditions and lake-effect snow will continue impacting the state. Lake-effect snow off the shores of lakes Erie and Ontario is expected to fall until Saturday, and while winds are expected to continue subsiding, blowing snow that creates hazardous driving conditions remains a concern, especially during New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
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Tue, Dec 30th 2025 03:40 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the Skyway (State Route 5) in the City of Buffalo has reopened to traffic.
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Tue, Dec 30th 2025 03:40 pm
Today, New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced he has sent a letter of resignation to New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, ending his tenure as a New York state senator effective Dec. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 04:40 pm
National Grid has deployed more than 3,300 line, tree, and public safety specialists to assess damage, clean up debris and restore power to customers caused by the ongoing severe winter storm forecasted to affect upstate New York through Wednesday.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 04:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today expanded New York's state of emergency statewide, as an intense winter storm continues to impact much of upstate New York. Following periods of ice and rain throughout the state during the overnight hours, a long-duration lake-effect snow system moved into the state Monday morning, with winds as high as 70 mph in Western New York causing whiteout conditions.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 04:00 pm
James V. Glynn, 91, chairman and CEO of Niagara Falls-based Maid of the Mist Corp., passed away on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at home following a lengthy illness.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 01:30 pm
One of Lewiston's oldest businesses was damaged Monday morning.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 12:00 pm
Even though the $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot drawing held on Christmas Eve was won in Arkansas, ticket sales leading up to the drawing generated more than $79 million combined for New York's public schools and Lottery retailers.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 12:00 pm
AAA Western and Central New York encourages motorists to be extra vigilant this holiday season and to celebrate responsibly. New Year's Eve festivities can be tempting, and AAA urges drivers not to drink and drive. AAA reminds partygoers to plan ahead with a designated driver, ride sharing, or overnight accommodations.
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