Fri, Aug 8th 2025 07:00 am
The following activity occurred Tuesday, July 22, to Sunday, July 27, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to more than 250 calls during this period. For more information on arrests and other activity, visit the Lewiston Police Department's mobile app or its page on Facebook.
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Thu, Aug 7th 2025 04:55 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara announced registration for the 130th annual YMCA Turkey Trot will open at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8. Trotters may register at www.YMCATurkeyTrot.org, until race capacity is reached.
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Thu, Aug 7th 2025 04:55 pm
After an extensive search, People Inc. will welcome Kris Trent, CPA, as its new chief financial officer, effective Aug. 18.
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Thu, Aug 7th 2025 04:55 pm
Having the tools to succeed is foundational to any educational journey, and it starts with ensuring children can return to school in the fall with the necessary tools and confidence to begin the year on a high note.
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Thu, Aug 7th 2025 04:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul warned New Yorkers of back-to-school shopping scams as looming tariffs and inflation prompt early shopping. As rising prices and possible supply shortages drive early turnout to the stores, scammers attempt to take advantage of shoppers looking for deals and savings this back-to-school season.
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Thu, Aug 7th 2025 12:40 pm
Tops Friendly Markets is proud to announce its role as the official grocer of the National Buffalo Wing Festival alongside Western New York's original hot sauce - Franks RedHot - The Official Hot Sauce of the National Buffalo Wing Festival. This collaboration marks a fiery celebration of flavor and fun happening in Buffalo Aug. 30-31.
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Thu, Aug 7th 2025 12:35 pm
Seven hospitals in the Buffalo Niagara Region are among the 4,800 nationwide that participate in the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines initiative to improve outcomes for Americans who experience heart disease or stroke.
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Thu, Aug 7th 2025 12:30 pm
To mark the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal's opening, the Buffalo Maritime Center (BMC) has built a full-scale replica of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief - the vessel that first journeyed from Buffalo to New York City to mark the canal's completion.
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Thu, Aug 7th 2025 11:15 am
Speed wins hydroplane races.
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Wed, Aug 6th 2025 07:30 pm
ESPN, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, and WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, today announced a landmark rights agreement as ESPN platforms, including the new ESPN direct-to-consumer streaming service, will become the exclusive U.S. domestic home of all WWE premium live events (PLEs), including the two-night cultural phenomenon WrestleMania, starting in 2026. This deal makes ESPN home to the highest-profile WWE events of the year.
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Wed, Aug 6th 2025 07:30 pm
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has reaffirmed SUNY Niagara's accreditation through 2033. This action follows a MSCHE team's review of SUNY Niagara's programs and services, discussions with several members of the college community, and visits to its campus and other properties.
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Wed, Aug 6th 2025 03:55 pm
The Niagara County Youth Bureau, as the recipient of funding from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services related to Youth Development Programming, Youth Sports and Education Funding, Youth Team Sports and Runaway and Homeless Youth Funding, is now accepting grant applications. Funding for the new program year begins Oct. 1, and runs through Sept. 30, 2026.
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Wed, Aug 6th 2025 03:55 pm
Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Congressman Nick Langworthy in urging Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to improve wildfire prevention and response.
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Wed, Aug 6th 2025 03:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul, on Wednesday, highlighted essential changes to New York's Discovery Laws, set to take effect on Thursday, at a press conference with New York district attorneys, victim advocates and local law enforcement.
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Wed, Aug 6th 2025 03:55 pm
Consistent with what has been required of parishes throughout the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo in order to fulfill the proposed settlement with the Creditors Committee in the diocese's five-year Chapter 11 restructuring process, Diocesan officials today announced reductions of Catholic Center operations, which entail reducing the number of staff and overall costs of its central administration.
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Wed, Aug 6th 2025 09:20 am
Emerge Media Creators will host its first-ever "Emerge-a-thon," from noon Aug. 23 to noon Aug. 24, at its location at 1867 Maryland Ave., Niagara Falls. This live event will showcase the content of the 40-plus podcasters who call Emerge their home.
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Wed, Aug 6th 2025 09:20 am
ESPN and the NFL have reached new licensing agreements, extending ESPN's NFL Draft rights and, separately, adding NFL programming and content to ESPN's upcoming direct-to-consumer (DTC) service, as well as to Disney+. The agreement also includes the opportunity for fans to bundle ESPN's DTC service with NFL+ Premium.
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Tue, Aug 5th 2025 08:15 pm
ESPN, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, and the National Football League today announced a non-binding agreement under which ESPN will acquire NFL Network and certain other media assets owned and controlled by the NFL - including NFL's linear RedZone Channel, and NFL Fantasy - in exchange for a 10% equity stake in ESPN.
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Tue, Aug 5th 2025 05:55 pm
Whether you're learning how to respond in an emergency, picking up a guide to local county parks, or finding out how to keep your pets safe, Erie County will have something for everyone at this year's Erie County Fair, running Aug. 6-17.
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Tue, Aug 5th 2025 05:55 pm
The Niagara County Department of Public Works announced it has contracted with a surveying firm for services for a future infrastructure improvement project along Porter Center Road, from Swann Road to Lake Road (Route 18.) Frandina Engineering and Land Surveying PC will have survey crews in the area over the next few days.
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Tue, Aug 5th 2025 01:50 pm
In recognition of National Vinyl Record Day (Aug. 12), the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, in partnership with BTPM "The Bridge," is launching "Spin It Forward" - an ongoing donation drive to rebuild the library's vinyl collection for the first time since 1989.
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Tue, Aug 5th 2025 01:50 pm
Iconic Canadian rock band The Guess Who are coming to Niagara Falls, Ontario. Catch this epic performance at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino at 8 p.m. Jan. 31, 2026. Get ready for a night filled with nostalgia and classic Canadian rock.
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Tue, Aug 5th 2025 01:50 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced hunting and trapping licenses and deer management permits (DMPs) for the 2025-26 season are now on sale.
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Mon, Aug 4th 2025 07:50 pm
It's the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal and what better way to celebrate than a free family day at the Niagara History Center!
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Mon, Aug 4th 2025 07:50 pm
On Saturday, around 500 men, women and children participated in a free cookout and clothing giveaway hosted by Niagara Gospel Mission, at 1317 Portage Road, Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Aug 4th 2025 07:50 pm
Hyde Park East welcomes shoppers and potential new neighbors to the third annual neighborhood yard sale on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-10. The neighborhood is minutes away from Lewiston, and a stone's throw away from Exit 23 Porter/Packard Road on the 190. Hyde Park East is a treasured neighborhood in midtown Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Aug 4th 2025 07:50 pm
New research results reported at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2025 (AAIC) advanced scientific understanding of risk, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
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Mon, Aug 4th 2025 07:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul, on Friday, announced eligible farm employers may now apply for the farm employer overtime credit advance program and receive reimbursement for eligible overtime paid to employees since Jan. 1, 2025.
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Mon, Aug 4th 2025 07:50 pm
Members of Niagara University's women's basketball team and their coaches helped to make the neighborhood around 25th Street in Niagara Falls a little more beautiful during "Rock the Block."
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Mon, Aug 4th 2025 10:30 am
The Grand Island Neighbors Foundation was the grateful recipient of $17,000 from the fifth annual Pinnacle Island Golf Tournament, presented by Pinnacle Travel Staffing and sponsored by Vienna Laurendi, associate broker with Howard Hanna.
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Mon, Aug 4th 2025 10:15 am
After years of disciplined budgeting and reform, the City of North Tonawanda has achieved a major financial milestone: Moody's Investors Service has officially upgraded the city's credit rating from A3 back to A2, restoring its pre-2020 status and signaling renewed confidence in North Tonawanda's financial stability, long-term planning, and economic outlook.
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Mon, Aug 4th 2025 10:10 am
The City of North Tonawanda and the North Tonawanda School District have entered into a new shared services agreement, establishing a strong, formal partnership that prioritizes student well-being and the efficient use of city resources.
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Mon, Aug 4th 2025 10:10 am
Former employees of the DuPont Niagara site will hold their monthly breakfast meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the JetPort restaurant, located on Porter Road in the Town of Niagara.
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Mon, Aug 4th 2025 09:50 am
The Niagara Region of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is proud to announce the second annual "Pedal for Parks" in support of local New York state parks.
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Mon, Aug 4th 2025 09:30 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald have issued an updated air quality health advisory for fine particulate matter on Monday, Aug. 4.
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Mon, Aug 4th 2025 07:00 am
It's nearly here! On Saturday, Aug. 9 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), and Sunday, Aug. 10 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), the Lewiston Council on the Arts will spotlight the work of more than 200 artists, musicians, performers and concessionaires who will gather in our lovely village on the river to celebrate creativity, culture, imagination and skill.
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Fri, Aug 1st 2025 04:15 pm
The Zachary R. Zarbo scholarship committee announce the Zachary R. Zarbo 2025 Spotlighters Memorial Scholarship was given to Lorelei Popp.
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Fri, Aug 1st 2025 02:45 pm
After nearly a quarter century of distinguished service, John W. Kinner is retiring as CEO of the Health Association of Niagara County Inc., effective July 31, closing a remarkable chapter of leadership and community impact.
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Fri, Aug 1st 2025 02:45 pm
What seemed like ordinary knee pain after basketball turned out to be the start of a lifechanging journey for 10-year-old Henry Weigel. A routine doctor's visit quickly turned into a diagnosis of a rare condition in his knee that required him to stop all physical activity immediately.
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Fri, Aug 1st 2025 11:05 am
The "Peanuts" timeless holiday television special comes to life with the national tour of "A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage," coming to cities this winter.
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