Thu, Mar 20th 2025 07:00 am
Born and raised on Grand Island, Lois Kaiser reached the age of 100 on March 20, 2025.
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Thu, Mar 20th 2025 07:00 am
On Friday, March 21, aka World Down Syndrome Day, GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center will partner with many of the region's iconic buildings and attractions to shine a yellow and blue light on WNY.
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Thu, Mar 20th 2025 07:00 am
It may be the first day of spring, but the Lewiston Garden Club is ready to welcome summer at its 2025 Lewiston GardenFest - scheduled for June 21-22 along Center Street.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2025 08:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul launched a new web portal to support access to vaccines and public health information in the wake of measles cases in New York. The governor joined Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald to update New Yorkers on the cases and encouraged everyone to ensure they are current on all recommended immunizations.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2025 08:40 pm
Erie County, in partnership with the Western New York Stormwater Coalition, is once again offering rain barrels and compost bins to encourage households to reduce their environmental footprint through water conservation and reducing fertilizer use.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2025 08:40 pm
The Lewiston Garden Club will fund a $1,000 scholarship for a graduating high school senior who has demonstrated a commitment to improving the environment and a strong involvement in community service.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2025 08:35 pm
The Suicide Coalition of Erie County's annual breakfast meeting on Wednesday brought the mental health community together with suicide prevention advocates for a morning of discussion and reflection.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2025 08:35 pm
The Lewiston-Porter Distinguished Alumni committee is seeking nominations for the 2025 Lewiston-Porter Distinguished Alumni Recognition Day to be held Friday, Oct. 24.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2025 08:35 pm
The Niagara History Center will present a series of free public lectures for the Erie Canal bicentennial at the Historic Palace Theater in April. The programs will explore the canal's rich history, its complex legacy, and its evolving role in today's society.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2025 07:05 am
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S.; however, early detection can save lives. This March, during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the Community Health Center of Buffalo emphasizes the importance of regular screenings starting at age 45 - or earlier for those at higher risk.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2025 07:00 am
Western New Yorkers will have the opportunity to try new restaurants, support local businesses, and positively impact their own health as part of this year's Healthy Options Restaurant Week presented by the Independent Health Foundation, Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Buffalo Urban League Young Professionals, and the food delivery service appétit.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2025 07:00 am
This April marks 30 years since the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station first faced the threat of closure. In April 1995, the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission placed the base under review, launching a months-long process that would determine its future.
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Tue, Mar 18th 2025 05:50 pm
Earlier this month, I joined hundreds of people at Niagara Square in Buffalo as we braved bitter winds and cold temperatures to speak peacefully but forcibly about the importance of standing up for and believing in science.
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Tue, Mar 18th 2025 05:50 pm
Members of the Senate Republican Conference penned a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul calling for her to rescind Executive Order No. 47.3. Enacted in response to her failure to properly address strikes at correctional facilities statewide, the order bars 2,000 terminated state corrections officers from working for the state of New York or local agencies.
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Tue, Mar 18th 2025 05:45 pm
The internationally acclaimed Verona Quartet will take the stage at Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27, as part of concert IV of the prestigious Slee Beethoven String Quartet Cycle.
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Tue, Mar 18th 2025 05:45 pm
The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts presents pop-culture instrumentalists Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7.
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Tue, Mar 18th 2025 05:45 pm
With a career spanning over five decades, Steve Winwood has solidified his place as one of the most influential artists in rock 'n' Roll history. Experience this icon live in Niagara Falls Ontario, on Sunday, Sept. 28, at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino.
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Tue, Mar 18th 2025 05:40 pm
A spring flea and vendor show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 5-6 at the Sanborn Farm Museum, 2660 Saunders Settlement Road (Route 31).
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Tue, Mar 18th 2025 09:00 am
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens and Stitch Buffalo have teamed up for "Pollinators and Flowers from Around the World," a handcrafted textile art exhibit made of embroidery hoops with floral and pollinator motifs.
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Tue, Mar 18th 2025 08:50 am
Tops Monopoly is back and better than ever! Tops Monopoly Reimagined is now ticketless for even easier play! This year, Tops Monopoly is all about collecting Property Points and redeeming them for unlimited $10 Rewards Cards! Plus, every Property Point you collect enters you for another chance to win $1,000 in free groceries and gas daily prizes, and the grand prize: free groceries for life!
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Tue, Mar 18th 2025 07:00 am
The Niagara County Department of Health Nursing Division, 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, on Thursdays from 1-3:30 p.m., for six weeks (April 24 through May 29) at the Calvin Richards Senior Center, 7000 Joe Rotella Way, Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Mar 17th 2025 05:50 pm
Listening to music by yourself might not seem like a social activity, but University at Buffalo researchers have published a study that suggests how doing so can have valuable social benefits.
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Mon, Mar 17th 2025 05:50 pm
Today, Grammy and Brit-nominated Glass Animals announce the extension of their hugely successful "Tour of Earth" with 16 new dates across North America this summer. Produced by Live Nation, the second leg includes a stop at Darien Lake Amphitheater on Saturday, Aug. 2.
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Mon, Mar 17th 2025 05:40 pm
Buffalo's Best Kielbasa contest is back to crown the best homemade sausagemakers in Western New York. The culinary showdown takes place at high noon on Saturday, April 12, at Potts Banquet Hall in the Clinton-Rossler Plaza.
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Mon, Mar 17th 2025 05:00 pm
The Niagara County Department of Public Works (DPW) today announced a public information meeting regarding the upcoming road construction project on Rapids and Raymond roads.
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Mon, Mar 17th 2025 04:55 pm
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Mon, Mar 17th 2025 04:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced New York State landmarks will be lit green this evening in celebration of St. Patrick's Day.
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Mon, Mar 17th 2025 11:15 am
Niagara County legislators Christopher McKimmie and Chris Robins announced the allocation of $5,000 in Community Partnership Funding to the Town of Niagara Active Hose Fire Co.
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Mon, Mar 17th 2025 11:05 am
Country music fans are in for a treat as chart-topping duo Maddie & Tae bring their signature sound and heartfelt storytelling to the Avalon Theatre on June 19.
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Mon, Mar 17th 2025 11:05 am
The Southern Tier's leading entertainment destination will welcome Lonestar and Montgomery Gentry, featuring Eddie Montgomery, on Friday, Aug. 29; and Steve Miller Band on Saturday, Aug. 30. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, March 21.
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Mon, Mar 17th 2025 11:05 am
For a second consecutive year, Emmy Award-winning television host, writer, producer and comedian Conan O'Brien will return to host "The Oscars" broadcast, and Emmy Award-winning live television event producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan return as the show's executive producers for the third consecutive year.
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Mon, Mar 17th 2025 10:55 am
New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) are warning customers about an increase in scams, and are reminding them to remain vigilant.
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Mon, Mar 17th 2025 10:50 am
The American Red Cross of Western New York is issuing a call to help ensure no one faces a disaster alone by donating on Red Cross Giving Day, March 26.
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Mon, Mar 17th 2025 10:50 am
Waiting in line at the car wash on mild but busy days is well worth it! AAA reminds drivers that salt, snow and ice can wreak havoc on a car. In fact, a buildup of salt on your vehicle can lead to rusting or corrosion. This is especially true if there are scratches or dents where the paint has come off. Regularly scheduled car washing can help.
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Mon, Mar 17th 2025 10:45 am
Western New Yorkers are working to change the statistics around cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR. The American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, is proud to recognize one of the volunteers leading the charge.
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Mon, Mar 17th 2025 10:30 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday announced flags would be flown at half-staff in honor of former Congresswoman Nita Lowey beginning immediately and through sunset on March 17.
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Mon, Mar 17th 2025 09:45 am
Today, Collective Soul and +LIVE+ announced their 2025 co-headlining "Summer Unity Tour." Produced by Live Nation, the 30-date tour includes a stop at Darien Lake Amphitheater in Buffalo on Saturday, July 26. Our Lady Peace and Greylin James Rue will be special guests for the show.
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Mon, Mar 17th 2025 07:00 am
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is partnering with People Inc. to present a conference on Alzheimer's disease in people with Down syndrome or other intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
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Sun, Mar 16th 2025 10:00 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins March 16 and runs through May 14. Since 2009, DEC has enforced the annual brush burning ban to prevent wildfires and protect communities and first responders during heightened conditions for wildfires.
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Fri, Mar 14th 2025 05:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday directed state agencies to prepare for heavy rain and the potential for localized flooding, while cautioning New Yorkers, as parts of the state are forecasted to be impacted by periods of heavy rain this weekend.
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