Events highlight Old Fort Niagara's French heritage
Three hundred years ago, the French established Fort Niagara at the mouth of the Niagara River. The fort was designed to protect the strategic Niagara Portage, a trail that bypassed
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Niagara History Center offering Veterans Day school holiday program
In honor of Veterans’ Day, the Niagara History Center is presenting a school holiday program for children ages 7 through 11 on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Town of Niagara homeowners push for expanded Superfund protections
A group of Town of Niagara homeowners and local environmental advocates wants President Donald Trump and Gov. Kathy Hochul to grant state and federal Superfund status for the owners of
Carl Cain announces 2027 Niagara Falls mayoral bid
A second candidate has entered the 2027 race for mayor in the City of Niagara Falls.
1 dead after crash on QEW in Niagara Falls that caused lengthy closure
The QEW in Niagara Falls was closed for several hours on Wednesday following a three-vehicle collision that left a truck driver dead.
Mayor presents proposed 2027 Niagara Falls budgets
Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino has submitted his proposed 2027 general operating and capital budgets to the City Council.
Early voting results lean Left in Niagara County
Early voting participation is up, and the majority of early votes cast leaned to the Left, according to numbers released by the county’s board of elections.
Niagara University to celebrate 170th anniversary, honor Wegmans at President’s Dinner
Niagara University will celebrate its 170th anniversary and present its 2026 Legacy of Service Award to Wegmans Food Markets Inc. during the university’s annual President’s Dinner on Wednesday at the
Richardson eyeing Niagara Falls council seat in 2027
Former Niagara County Legislature candidate Dante Richardson plans to make another run at public office, this time for a seat on the Niagara Falls City Council.
Newfane couple warns of dangers of synthetic Kratom
A Newfane couple is becoming advocates to warn the public about the dangers of a synthetic form of kratom after they say it claimed the life of their son.
Trucks, treats and costumes take over Niagara Square for Halloween fun in Buffalo
Families gathered in Niagara Square on Halloween for Buffalo’s first “Touch a Truck or Treat,” an event that brought city vehicles, costumes, candy and other activities to the heart of downtown.
'People keep dying': Second crash in 11 days at Lockport intersection
Neighbors who live near the intersection of Bartz and Rapids roads in the Town of Lockport are calling for safety changes after two people were killed in separate crashes there last month.
Two best friends are driving toy cars from Independence Hall to Niagara Falls hoping to set a world record
Two friends are attempting to drive toy cars from Philadelphia to Niagara Falls to set a Guinness World Record and raise awareness for suicide prevention.
Philly to Niagara Falls … in a kids car? Meet the women attempting this world record
Content creators Cassie Aran and Lauren Lee are pushing the limits of their tiny electric vehicles to fulfill a childhood dream, and raise money for a good cause.
In another shake-up at DC Studios, Gunn and Safran are out as Skydance appoints Marvel vet Latcham
NEW YORK — Superman, Batman and the rest of the DC heroes are getting a new boss, yet again.
Luke Leardini’s four goals send Lew-Port to state semis
WILLIAMSVILLE — Before this season started, Lewiston-Porter senior Luke Leardini told his friends and teammates that he would reach the 60-goal plateau and shatter his previous career-high of 45.
Kreps loses split decision in bid for world titles
Most everyone thought Mikiah Kreps’ first bid at a world championship was a successful one.
Kulich trying to work his way back for Sabres
BUFFALO — After a puck hit Sabres forward Jiri Kulich in the face during a practice late last month, forcing him to miss five games with a concussion, he joked
Tale of the tape: Bills were able to find solutions to Vikings blitz as game progressed
The Buffalo Bills learned firsthand that more blockers doesn’t guarantee better protection.
Jewish Family Services of WNY receives $3M substance abuse and mental health services award
Jewish Family Services of WNY has received a five-year, $3 million award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to expand trauma-focused behavioral health services for children, y...
Stryker the seal predicts a mild winter for WNY
For the seventh year in a row, the Aquarium of Niagara turned to its unique in-house weather prognosticator to deliver this year’s winter weather outlook, Stryker the rescued harbor seal.
Thune and Schumer face questions about Senate leadership in aftermath of elections
WASHINGTON — Senators from both parties returned to Washington on Monday with questions about the future of their leadership after last week’s election decisively gave Democrats a significant new majority.
Lewiston woman killed by St. Bernard
LEWISTON — Lewiston police and the SPCA of Niagara County are investigating the death of a woman who was apparently mauled by her St. Bernard on Monday.
SCHEER: What Larry Felser taught me
The late Dean of Buffalo Bills football writing wasn’t the only one, of course, but he was one of the first reporters and columnists I read regularly growing up.