Wed, Feb 11th 2026 11:55 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James, together with Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, John V. Elmore P.C., Connors LLP, and Collins & Collins Attorneys LLC, today announced a global settlement with gun accessory manufacturer MEAN LLC (Mean Arms), for aiding the Buffalo Tops shooter in possessing an assault weapon in New York.
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Wed, Feb 11th 2026 06:25 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Chamber Honors awards luncheon on Thursday, May 14, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Niagara Falls. This signature event brings together approximately 350-400 business leaders, executives, entrepreneurs and community stakeholders for a focused celebration of the businesses and individuals shaping Niagara County's economic future.
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Wed, Feb 11th 2026 06:20 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health, in partnership with the Niagara County Office for the Aging, is offering a free diabetes self-management workshop. The workshop will meet one day a week, from 1-3:30 p.m. Mondays, for six weeks (March 23 through April 27), at Lockport Memorial Hospital, 6001 Shimer Drive.
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Wed, Feb 11th 2026 06:20 pm
The Taste of Buffalo, presented by Tops Friendly Markets, is calling on local artists - both students and the public - to bring the festival's vibrant energy to life through art! The 2026 poster art contest will open for submissions beginning Sunday, Feb. 15, inviting creative minds to design the official poster for next year's event.
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Wed, Feb 11th 2026 06:20 pm
The "Descendants/ZOMBIES Worlds Collide: Concert Special" is coming to Disney+ and Disney Channel. The special will premiere Feb. 19 on Disney Channel and will be available to stream the next day on Disney+.
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Wed, Feb 11th 2026 06:20 pm
Niagara Pride Inc. is proud to announce the return of the WNY Pride 5K & LGBTQ+ wellness event on Saturday, May 9, at the SUNY Niagara campus. As the premier LGBTQ+ health and wellness event in Western New York, this year's 5K marks a critical turning point for the organization as it embarks on a mission to raise $75,000 to establish the county's first mobile Pride unit.
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Wed, Feb 11th 2026 06:20 pm
More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the U.S. each year. This February, during American Heart Month, the American Heart Association is calling on everyday citizens to be agents of change by stepping in as the first responder until professional help arrives - and one Western New York community member demonstrated just how lifechanging that readiness can be.
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Wed, Feb 11th 2026 08:35 am
NBC Sports' presentation of Super Bowl LX set an all-time media record as 137.8 million viewers watched in the second quarter as the Seattle Seahawks led 6-0 over the New England Patriots - marking the highest peak viewership in U.S. TV history.
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Tue, Feb 10th 2026 06:10 pm
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino will echo with the sounds of powerful country rock music when the sensational Brantley Gilbert takes the stage in the Seneca Niagara Event Center at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13.
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Tue, Feb 10th 2026 06:10 pm
Niagara Falls has always been a place where power meets possibility. Long before rockets left Cape Canaveral or astronauts set foot on the moon, the roar of the falls drew inventors, engineers and industrialists who believed that energy, if properly harnessed, could change the world. That belief took root here, in Western New York, and it carried our region into the aerospace age.
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Tue, Feb 10th 2026 06:05 pm
The New York Power Authority today was named a Best Midsize American Employer by Forbes Magazine. The Power Authority earned a high ranking as the No. 10 best place to work out of 500 companies, and was ranked first within the utility industry.
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Tue, Feb 10th 2026 12:20 pm
The Black Keys, best known as blues/indie rock phenoms, are headed to the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on Friday, May 8, with the "Peaches 'N Kream World Tour '26." Joining as support is Miles Kane.
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Tue, Feb 10th 2026 12:20 pm
Dan O'Grady, a junior in Jeff Brown's computer technology program at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center, and welding student Aiden Hewitt, also a junior at the center, were having lunch together at Niagara Falls High School when Hewitt started choking on some food.
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Tue, Feb 10th 2026 12:15 pm
As Valentine's Day approaches, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is warning New Yorkers about romance scams.
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Tue, Feb 10th 2026 11:45 am
Tops Friendly Markets is proud to announce the launch of a premium sponge candy paczki, or "PUNTczki," a limited-time bakery item available just in time for the Lenten season.
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Tue, Feb 10th 2026 11:45 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Department of Health has officially joined the World Health Organization's (WHO) global outbreak alert and response network (GOARN), strengthening the state's role in global public health preparedness and response.
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Tue, Feb 10th 2026 11:45 am
Fallsview Casino Resort is thrilled to welcome back "Jerry Seinfeld: Live" on Friday, July 17, at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino.
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Tue, Feb 10th 2026 11:45 am
On the heels of the announcement of their brand-new album, "Between Us," live touring authorities Arkells share a run of U.S. underplay shows to celebrate its April 17 release week.
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Tue, Feb 10th 2026 11:45 am
University at Buffalo scientists Sophie Nowicki and Beata Csatho are part of an international team chosen for a NASA satellite mission designed to improve predictions of environmental change and help mitigate natural disasters.
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Tue, Feb 10th 2026 08:00 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is preparing to hire lifeguards for the 2026 swimming season.
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Tue, Feb 10th 2026 08:00 am
On Monday, Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns and Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski announced the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is preparing over the long Presidents Day weekend to launch the first phase of a new, modernized technology system designed to improve customer service and streamline operations for both residents and staff.
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Tue, Feb 10th 2026 07:55 am
In recognition of American Heart Month, the Niagara County Department of Health (NCDOH) is proud to announce a special "Heart Healthy & Emergency Preparedness Workshop" open to the public on Tuesday, Feb. 24. This session is designed to transform bystanders into lifesavers by providing residents with the essential skills needed to respond to cardiac emergencies and other health crises.
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Mon, Feb 9th 2026 12:30 pm
The Buffalo AKG Art Museum announced "Rockin' at the AKG," one of the museum's most important annual fundraising events, will take place on Saturday, June 6, with DEVO and special guests Soul Coughing and Shilpa Ray.
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Mon, Feb 9th 2026 12:10 pm
Temperatures are expected to rise into the upper-30s this week, which could mean long lines at the car wash - but it's worth the wait. AAA reminds drivers that salt, snow and ice can wreak havoc on your car.
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Mon, Feb 9th 2026 12:10 pm
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.90, up 2 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.14. The New York state average is the same as last Monday, sitting at $2.99, though it remains just below the $3 per gallon threshold. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.18.
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Mon, Feb 9th 2026 12:10 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston welcomes back Douglas DeCroix for its next program, titled, "Metamorphosis of a War Criminal; Walter Dornberger, Bell's Rocket Genius." This presentation will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Mon, Feb 9th 2026 12:10 pm
Niagara County Legislator Chris McKimmie formally announced he is running for reelection, citing a strong record of results, trusted leadership, and a continued focus on public safety, affordability and economic growth. The announcement was made at his monthly "Coffee with Chris" community forum on Saturday.
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Mon, Feb 9th 2026 12:10 pm
On Friday, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation S.138/A.136 that will allow medical aid in dying to be available to terminally ill New Yorkers with less than six months to live.
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Mon, Feb 9th 2026 12:10 pm
Occasionally, National Grid hears from our residential and business customers about an increased volume of scam attempts. National Grid encourages customers to be cautious of scammers and to remain vigilant. If contacted by someone claiming to represent the company, National Grid recommends that customers always ask for identification.
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Mon, Feb 9th 2026 12:10 pm
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will hold a three-part educational series in February and March for people who have been diagnosed with early stages of memory loss, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), or early stages of dementia, and their loved ones.
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Mon, Feb 9th 2026 12:10 pm
Today's economy and tomorrow's well-being depend on innovations in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), but a troubling gap exists when it comes to women in STEM occupations.
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Mon, Feb 9th 2026 08:50 am
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Mon, Feb 9th 2026 08:40 am
In celebration of Shea's Buffalo Theatre's centennial anniversary, Shea's Performing Arts Center announced the return of historic tours in 2026. These guided experiences invite guests to step inside the iconic landmark and discover the stories, artistry and rich history that have defined a century of live entertainment.
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Sat, Feb 7th 2026 10:40 am
A sophomore girls' basketball captain from Niagara Wheatfield High School brings reliability to her team. Ellie Fox is a four-sport varsity athlete balancing basketball, lacrosse, swimming and soccer.
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Sat, Feb 7th 2026 10:25 am
The cherry on top of weeks of snow accumulations and freezing-cold temperatures is ice dams forming in and above gutters across Western New York. Though not a new phenomenon, these blocks of ice - and the size and quantity of attached icicles - have not been this noticeable (or noisome) in recent years.
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Sat, Feb 7th 2026 09:40 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul has directed flags on all state government buildings be flown at half-staff, Saturday, Feb. 7, from sunrise to sunset, in honor of Charlie Hall, a correction officer who died from a medical emergency while on duty at Five Points Correctional Facility.
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Fri, Feb 6th 2026 04:50 pm
"At the direction of Gov. Hochul, the New York State Department of Transportation has installed a portable variable-message sign (PVMS) at the Porter Avenue roundabout in the City of Buffalo, in advance of the Peace Bridge, to help alert and reduce the number of drivers who may unintentionally approach the Peace Bridge Plaza."
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Fri, Feb 6th 2026 03:05 pm
Grammy Award-winning group Elevation Worship releases its new song, "Alleluia," the latest track from the forthcoming album "SO BE IT," releasing Feb. 20. Fans can listen to the new song now and pre-save/pre-add the album.
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Fri, Feb 6th 2026 02:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced the New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies statewide are participating in the national enforcement initiative to eliminate impaired driving during this year's Super Bowl celebrations.
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Fri, Feb 6th 2026 02:05 pm
On March 27, Goo Goo Dolls are set to release "Live From NPR's Tiny Desk" on limited-edition orchid vinyl via Warner Records. The intimate, four-song recording features performances of the global hit "Iris," three-times-Platinum track "Slide," "Feel The Silence" and "Not Goodbye (Close My Eyes)," which appears on the 2025 "Summer Anthem" EP.
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