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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Fri, May 15th 2026 10:50 am
The Solar-Powered Buffalo Heritage Carousel will officially open for its fifth summer season Friday, May 22, for Memorial Day weekend, welcoming families and visitors back to Canalside with special holiday weekend promotions and extended summer hours.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 10:00 am
The NFL on Thursday announced its 18-week, 272-game regular-season schedule for 2026, which kicks off on Wednesday night, Sept. 9, in Seattle and concludes with 16 division games in Week 18 - three on Saturday, Jan. 9, and 13 on Sunday, Jan. 10.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 08:05 am
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines smelt as a small, bony fish that closely resembles a trout in general structure; lives along coasts and ascends rivers to spawn; with a delicate oily flesh and a distinctive odor and taste. Here in Lewiston, smelt means the start of summer festival season.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 08:05 am
Smelt Festival is a time to celebrate local fishing - and there are more opportunities these days thanks to the efforts of local anglers and charter captains.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 08:00 am
The Grand Island Board on Monday voted to pause the town's contract to build a splash pad in Veterans Park, due to concerns over a lack of funding.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 08:00 am
A chocolate Labrador named Cocoa has found a second chapter in life after being adopted by Town of Niagara Police Clerk Miranda McQuillan. Cocoa will serve as a therapy dog for the police department.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:05 am
What are you doing the weekend of Thursday, June 4, through Sunday, June 7? If you're interested in finding great deals on items you won't find anywhere else - in the world! - then we've got something special for you: The 34th annual 10 Mile Garage Sale.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:00 am
Since September of 2023, I have had the honor and privilege of serving the village in my capacity as deputy mayor and budget officer. During this time, my primary objectives have been to "do more with less," a novel idea in today's politics, and "fix what was broken."
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:00 am
I am Catherine Stella, and I am running for reelection as your village trustee. I've been a resident of the Village of Youngstown for 30 years and raised my family here. My children attended Lewiston-Porter Schools, and it has always been my belief that serving the community is an honor and a privilege.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:00 am
My name is Rob Reisman. I have served our community for the past six years as a trustee and village mayor. I desire to continue serving our community, drive continued change to improve infrastructure, and support initiatives that sustain Youngstown as a village into the future.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:00 am
On May 9, a group of adults and young people gathered together to sort donated food at the Grand Island Cultural Center.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:00 am
On Monday evening, the Town of Porter recognized the late Brad Hardison, of Hardison Funeral Homes in Ransomville, for his many contributions over the years to the town and community.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:00 am
Town commons tree trunks boasted new purple ribbons on May 9.
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