Thu, Jul 24th 2025 11:25 am
At approximately 9:40 p.m. Wednesday, Niagara County 911 received a report of a vessel accident north of Navy Island on the upper Niagara River. The vessel reportedly had struck a concrete abutment, and its two occupants were missing.
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Thu, Jul 24th 2025 11:00 am
ABC News Studios and CBC announced today "Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery," a feature-length documentary from director Ally Pankiw ("I Used to Be Funny," "Black Mirror," "The Great"), will premiere in Canada on Wednesday, Sept. 17, on CBC and CBC Gem; and on Sunday, Sept. 21, on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally (excluding Canada), following its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.
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Wed, Jul 23rd 2025 08:50 pm
The First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston recently named Carolyn "Carly" Beard as its new minister, effective Aug. 1.
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Wed, Jul 23rd 2025 08:40 pm
Niagara County Department of Public Works Commissioner Garret Meal announced the Feigle-Fisk Road Bridge over the Erie Canal in the Town of Pendleton will be closed for repairs beginning Monday, July 28. Signage is already in place to alert motorists. Detour signs will be posted.
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Wed, Jul 23rd 2025 08:40 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and New York Sea Grant (NYSG) announced $199,696 in grants for five Great Lakes basin projects.
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Wed, Jul 23rd 2025 08:40 pm
The New York State Canal Corp. announced the distribution of posters, created by Dr. Tyler Nordgren, to commemorate the bicentennial of the Erie Canal. Beginning Aug. 1, they will be offered at no charge to the public at 106 locations across the New York State Canal System while supplies last.
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Wed, Jul 23rd 2025 08:40 pm
Orleans/Niagara BOCES is proud to share that 20 students attended our recent GED graduation ceremony, celebrating their incredible achievement alongside family, friends and staff. In total, over 100 students earned their high school equivalency (HSE) diplomas this year - a milestone we're thrilled to recognize.
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Wed, Jul 23rd 2025 08:40 pm
The American Red Cross calls on donors to give blood or platelets now to maintain a steady national blood supply. Type O blood donors are especially key to keeping critical blood products on hospital shelves into August.
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Wed, Jul 23rd 2025 08:40 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara is launching a donation drive beginning Wednesday, July 23, to benefit teachers and children before the start of the 2025-26 school year. The Y is looking for donations of the following back-to-school supplies at any of its five wellness centers:
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Wed, Jul 23rd 2025 08:40 pm
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District, would like to share an update on the progress of the Niagara Falls Storage Site (NFSS) project.
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Tue, Jul 22nd 2025 08:40 pm
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the 30 Mile Point Lighthouse at Golden Hill State Park, the park will be hosting several special events.
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Tue, Jul 22nd 2025 08:35 pm
Niagara County is partnering with the Starpoint Central School District and paint-recycling company GreenSheen to host a paint recycling event this Saturday, July 26, at the Starpoint campus in Pendleton. Niagara County residents and businesses are welcome to bring up to 100 gallons of latex or oil-based paint in its original container to the event for collection at no cost.
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Tue, Jul 22nd 2025 08:35 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announced awards totaling more than $630,000 to 32 Western New York nonprofit organizations through its 2025 competitive grants process.
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Tue, Jul 22nd 2025 08:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the start of phase two of the School Tax Relief (STAR) program benefit season.
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Tue, Jul 22nd 2025 12:30 pm
Officials announced Tuesday that Appeal 2025, in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the "Fund for the Faith," raised a total of $7,442,384 in cash and pledges - representing 87.5% of its $8.5 million goal. Appeal 2025 launched in January and concluded June 30.
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Mon, Jul 21st 2025 09:25 pm
Niagara Frontier Publications is once again looking for Western New York's top warm-weather places to eat - and their very best foodstuffs.
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Mon, Jul 21st 2025 09:10 pm
On July 14, 2025, James A. Cruse Sr. passed away peacefully at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.
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Mon, Jul 21st 2025 03:30 pm
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino and the Niagara Food & Wine Festival are partnering to host the Seneca Beer & Wine Festival on July 26-27 in Seneca Square, outside of the resort's Fourth Street entrance.
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Mon, Jul 21st 2025 03:30 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center and Broadway partner Albert Nocciolino announce that tickets for " 'Twas the Night Before..." by Cirque du Soleil, set to hit the stage at Shea's Buffalo Theatre for 19 performances Dec. 17-28, are on sale this week.
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Mon, Jul 21st 2025 03:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the launch of a one-stop shop for active-duty service members, veterans, and family members currently enrolled or interested in attending any SUNY college or university.
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Mon, Jul 21st 2025 03:30 pm
Join the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA, for back-to-school season, featuring free special events for educators and students, hosted on Thursday, Aug. 14, and Saturday, Aug. 16, respectively.
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Mon, Jul 21st 2025 03:30 pm
Just 9% of plastic worldwide is recycled. Due to waste mismanagement, nearly three-quarters of it ends up in landfills or the environment.
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Mon, Jul 21st 2025 03:30 pm
The summer calendar is moving quickly, and we've just passed the halfway point amid the "100 Deadliest Days" for teen drivers - the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when fatal teen crashes increase dramatically.
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Mon, Jul 21st 2025 03:30 pm
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.14, down 1 cent from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.50. The New York state average is $3.18, no change from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.62.
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Mon, Jul 21st 2025 03:30 pm
The New York Lottery announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the July 18 Take 5 Evening drawing. The ticket was sold at: Super Mario Mkt Inc., located at 2304 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, which sold one prize-winning ticket worth $35,174.50
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Mon, Jul 21st 2025 12:10 pm
Music fans in attendance Saturday at Artpark were thoroughly impressed with both headliner Grace Potter and upstart support Johnnyswim. The Lewiston crowd was into the setlists and cheering for more songs.
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Mon, Jul 21st 2025 07:00 am
The Project 308 Gallery proudly presents the 10th annual Oliver Street Art Festival, set to take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, on Oliver Street, between Schenck and Robinson streets, in North Tonawanda.
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Sat, Jul 19th 2025 06:30 pm
The Lewiston Council on the Arts welcomes the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra to the Alphonso I. DiMino Memorial Band Shell at Academy Park in Lewiston at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 26.
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Fri, Jul 18th 2025 05:15 pm
Award-winning singer/songwriter and author Ellie Holcomb releases a brand-new single from her forthcoming album, "Far Country," available Sept. 12. The latest track, "Hope's Gonna Find You," is a song that holds space for sorrow and resilience, whispering of the hidden beauty in our most challenging moments.
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Fri, Jul 18th 2025 05:10 pm
Tops Friendly Markets believes in giving back to the communities it serves. Thanks to the generosity of its customers and associates Tops was able to exceed this year's goal for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals raising over $414,000.
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Fri, Jul 18th 2025 05:10 pm
Thrive Worship unveils their latest single, "The One Who Saves," a powerful new anthem recorded live at their home base, Bayside Church in Sacramento. Led by Christian Hushaw, the song speaks to the saving work of the cross, Christ's holiness, and declares the worthiness of Jesus of all of our worship.
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Fri, Jul 18th 2025 05:10 pm
Internationally recognized praise and worship band Planetshakers releases "Weight of Heaven" globally.
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Fri, Jul 18th 2025 03:05 pm
As part of their "Thanks For Coming Tour," Rainbow Kitten Surprise will perform at the Artpark Amphitheater in Lewiston on Tuesday, July 29. The show begins at 7:30 p.m., with support from special guest Medium Build.
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Fri, Jul 18th 2025 02:50 pm
Johnnyswim, an American folk, soul, blues and pop music duo consisting of singer-songwriters Amanda Sudano and Abner Ramirez, will perform Saturday at Artpark in Lewiston, providing support for Grace Potter. The concert begins at 7 p.m.
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Fri, Jul 18th 2025 11:00 am
In response to the ongoing springtime flooding issues present within the Village of Lewiston, primarily in the northeast section, the Village of Lewiston Department of Public Works will perform a storm sewer upgrade at North Ninth and Mohawk streets, to 771 Mohawk, which is the connection to a large, concrete storm main that discharges directly to the Niagara River.
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Fri, Jul 18th 2025 11:00 am
The 2025 version of Paddles Up, scheduled for July 26 at Beaver Island State Park, features a few new events, as well as the familiar fun paddle that is the hallmark of the event.
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Fri, Jul 18th 2025 11:00 am
The Town of Niagara may look a little more environmentally friendly after its next board Town Board meeting when a public hearing will be opened to discuss the issue of incentives for developers using "green building" standards.
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Fri, Jul 18th 2025 11:00 am
Headlining "Rhythm & Roots" is The Legendary Wailers Featuring Junior Marvin.
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Fri, Jul 18th 2025 10:55 am
The New York State Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) unveiled its newest veterans welcome center digital kiosk at Grand Island's Western New York Welcome Center on July 16.
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Fri, Jul 18th 2025 10:00 am
Creations by Sandy Merletti and Tammy Irving add the fun to cooking.
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