Thu, Oct 30th 2025 07:20 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton reminds New Yorkers to hunt safely this season. She encourages all outdoor enthusiasts to respectfully share the woods and follow safety precautions.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 06:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today directed that flags on all state government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of retired New York State Police Zone Sgt. Steven W. Greene, who passed away Oct. 24 from an illness stemming from his assignment in and around the World Trade Center site following the 9/11 terrorist attack. Flags will be flown at half-staff on Friday, Oct. 31, from sunrise to sunset.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 06:40 pm
Thanks to a $23,000 grant provided by the New York State Department of Labor, People Inc. will train more than 60 direct support professionals (DSPs) on solutions-focused strategies and trauma-informed care.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 06:40 pm
In response to the growing need for food support in the community, and to assist families and individuals facing food insecurity, City of North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec's office is partnering with Lumber City Church to host a community food assistance event.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 06:40 pm
The Kenan Quilters Guild will present the biennial Kenan Quilt Show, Nov. 7-9 at the Kenan Center Arena, for a weekend celebrating handcrafted quilts and the artistry behind them.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 06:40 pm
With daylight saving time ending at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, Americans will "fall back" and set their clocks back one hour to standard time. While many motorists will enjoy an extra hour of sleep, they need to be aware of the time change and potential distractions to their normal routine. There are added dangers that can come with a time change, especially behind the wheel.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 06:40 pm
Double Up Food Bucks NY (DUFBNY), the statewide nutrition incentive program that provides a free and automatic dollar-for-dollar match on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) purchases of fresh fruits and vegetables, will remain available for SNAP shoppers at all participating DUFBNY locations throughout November, even if SNAP benefits are temporarily unavailable.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 06:40 pm
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has returned from a weeklong visit to the Vatican, where he met with his holiness Pope Leo XIV and several dicasteries (administrative offices) of the Holy See to detail the progress of bringing together diocesan parishes, known as the "Road to Renewal," as well as emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, among other topics.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 06:40 pm
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and a time to raise awareness about the specialized, expert care Niagara Hospice provides in Niagara County. The nonprofit organization has provided hospice care to over 30,000 individuals and their families since 1988. In recognizing the month, the nonprofit organization is happy to announce plans for its longest-running fundraiser, "Cocktails & Cash."
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 06:40 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens and the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society will host their popular biannual orchid show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9. The show will feature hundreds of exotic and award-winning orchids, expert orchid growers and sellers, and other orchid vendors.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 06:40 pm
Heading into Halloween weekend, Maid of the Mist will swap out its iconic blue ponchos for orange Halloween ponchos, continuing a tradition that began years ago. The unique pumpkin ponchos will be available beginning Friday, Oct. 31, and will be handed out while supplies last. Ponchos are included with the purchase of a ticket.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 05:10 pm
Legendary rock band O.A.R. has announced the "O.A.R. Three Decades Tour," an expansive run across North America, will play the Artpark Amphitheater in Lewiston at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, with special guests Gavin DeGraw and KT Tunstall.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 07:00 am
What makes a hero? What do we value? Mythical stories have captivated us for centuries - shaping art, culture, and the music we continue to celebrate today.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 06:50 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday urged New Yorkers to prepare for a storm system forecast to bring widespread rain and gusty winds now into Friday for parts of the Southern Tier, Western New York, Mid-Hudson, New York City and Long Island regions.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 06:50 am
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Wednesday that two teenagers were convicted for their involvement in a shooting that resulted in the death of a 3-year-old boy and injured his sister last summer.
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Tue, Oct 28th 2025 07:55 pm
The first "Return the Love" clothing drive is happening from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Buffalo RiverWorks, to benefit Response to Love Center. The event is in partnership between Sweet Buffalo, Totally Buffalo, Alexis Jones, SnapBack Returns and Estelle Esthetics, four woman-owned businesses that wanted to make a difference in their communities and bring new warm clothes to those in need this winter.
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Tue, Oct 28th 2025 02:45 pm
On Oct. 27, at approximately 9:48 p.m., Niagara Falls police responded to investigate a crash spanning from the 5300 block to the 5600 block of Buffalo Avenue. The crash involved a 2012 Yamaha Sports Bike and an electric bicycle.
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Tue, Oct 28th 2025 02:20 pm
The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection and the address confidentiality program are reminding domestic violence survivors and victims about the resources available in this state to protect New Yorkers and end the cycle of violence at home.
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Tue, Oct 28th 2025 02:20 pm
The French were the first Europeans to explore the Niagara Region - and Old Fort Niagara highlights this early history with two days of living history programs and demonstrations. On Friday, Nov. 7, the fort will welcome over 500 French and social studies students for a day of educational programs.
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Tue, Oct 28th 2025 11:40 am
Erie County residents are invited to give their pumpkins a second life this fall! Eleven locations across Erie County will be open for pumpkin collection for composting Nov. 7-9 for a fun and ecofriendly way to wrap up the Halloween season.
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Tue, Oct 28th 2025 10:40 am
Last year, 46 emergency responders never made it home, according to the Emergency Responder Safety Institute. They were police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and tow truck operators - struck while assisting others on the roadside.
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Tue, Oct 28th 2025 10:40 am
Empire State Development (ESD) announced MAHLE, a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry providing components to major automotive manufacturers across North America, will undergo a $6.8 million expansion at its Niagara County facility. The project, located in Lockport, will support at least 11 new jobs and retain 226 jobs in the state-of-the-art manufacturing space.
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Mon, Oct 27th 2025 04:45 pm
Landmarks across Buffalo, including Niagara Falls, Buffalo Plaza, Buffalo City Hall, and the Peace Bridge, together with more than 1,500 buildings and landmarks around the world, will be lighting up teal on Nov. 3 to raise Alzheimer's awareness as part of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's (AFA) "Light the World in Teal."
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Mon, Oct 27th 2025 04:40 pm
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Mon, Oct 27th 2025 03:40 pm
It's all about the TRENDING this year at "Live's" Halloween, unboxing the biggest viral moments of the year with nearly 67 costumes. So, take a seat, sever from whatever else needs to be done, and get ready to be thunderstruck by countless surprises, celebrity guest cameos and so much more. Viewers are going to love (island?) and 'Idolize' it! Plus, special guest Leslie Odom Jr. will be in the room where it happens. ...
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Mon, Oct 27th 2025 03:10 pm
This year, the sister rock duo The Band JAREN has catapulted onto the CCM music scene with a message that speaks directly to Gen Z, offering a voice to anyone trying to live for Jesus and to step out of a lukewarm faith.
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Mon, Oct 27th 2025 03:10 pm
The Lemonheads have officially unveiled their first album of all-new original material in almost two decades, "Love Chant," available everywhere via Fire Records both digitally and in a wide range of physical formats including CD, limited-edition white LP, limited-edition picture disc LP, limited-edition yellow LP, and limited-edition Rough Trade exclusive blue LP.
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Mon, Oct 27th 2025 03:10 pm
On Friday, Nov. 7, the Lewiston-Porter Historical Society will host its annual Veterans Day dinner in the high school cafeteria on Creek Road.
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Mon, Oct 27th 2025 03:10 pm
The Niagara History Center will once again commemorate Veterans Day with a program for children ages 7 to 11, exploring the "History of Secret Military Communications." Participants will learn how the U.S. military secretly communicated during wartime from the American Revolution up through the 20th century conflicts.
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Mon, Oct 27th 2025 03:05 pm
In observance of Bat Week, and to raise awareness about the critical role of bats in the environment, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation encourages outdoor enthusiasts to refrain from visiting caves and mines during the fall and winter months to reduce human disturbance to endangered and threatened bats.
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Mon, Oct 27th 2025 03:05 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz was joined Friday by Congressman Tim Kennedy, Deputy County Executive Lisa M. Chimera, First Deputy Commissioner of Social Services Daniel Szewc, Commissioner of the Department for the Aging Randy Hoak, and Collin Bishop of FeedMore WNY at the New Covenant Church Food Pantry in Tonawanda as Erie County. They were there to warn thousands of county residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) and Home Energy Assistance (HEAP) programs to prepare to seek alternative food and energy assistance if the ongoing federal shutdown continues into November.
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Mon, Oct 27th 2025 03:05 pm
HUNT Real Estate Corp. was founded as the Hunt Business Agency by Charles S. Hunt in 1911, a firm he led until his son, C. Stuart Hunt, completed service in the U.S. Army and his education at Colgate University in 1947.
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Mon, Oct 27th 2025 11:10 am
More than 100 riders pedaled for a purpose while youth sports organizations and community members learned hands-only CPR at the American Stroke Association's CycleNation event on Sunday.
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Mon, Oct 27th 2025 11:10 am
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.05, up 1 cent from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.13. The New York state average is $3.11, down 2 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.21.
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Mon, Oct 27th 2025 11:05 am
Here's hoping for all treats and no tricks this Halloween! An estimated 73% of consumers plan to celebrate the holiday this year, according to The National Retail Federation; and 66% of consumers plan to hand out candy to millions of children trick-or-treating on Oct. 31.
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Mon, Oct 27th 2025 11:05 am
Niagara County Legislature Chair Rebecca Wydysh will join county legislators Chris Voccio and Chris McKimmie for "Coffee with Chris" at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1.
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Mon, Oct 27th 2025 08:45 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced State Police and local law enforcement will increase patrols through Halloween, targeting impaired and reckless drivers. The enforcement period, which is funded by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, runs from Saturday, Oct. 25, through Friday, Oct. 31.
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Mon, Oct 27th 2025 07:00 am
Pink Ribbon Good (PRG), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free assistance and services to those battling breast and gynecological cancers, will host its "Party with a Purpose" event at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2025 06:15 pm
Orleans County Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Holli Nenni and Niagara County DSS Commissioner Meghan Lutz today issued a joint statement to residents regarding the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) for the 2025-26 season:
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Fri, Oct 24th 2025 11:05 am
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced Social Security benefits, including Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for 75 million Americans will increase 2.8% in 2026. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about $56 per month starting in January.
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