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North Tonawanda Voters Approve $18 Million Community Center Plan

North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec discussed the recently approved $18 million project to transform the city-owned Norman Keller Building into a new community center in a video interview published Saturday, November 7, 2026. The proposal would consolidate youth, senior and recreation services under one roof at 500 Wheatfield Street. Mayor...

North Tonawanda, NY · 1d

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Niagara County Golf Course closes for season

Submitted by the Niagara County Public Information Office. Niagara County Public Works Commissioner Garret Meal announced the Niagara County Golf Course will close for the season today, Friday, Nov. 6. Meal said the closure was based on both current weather conditions and the future outlook that does not show any improvements in conditions.

Niagara County, NY · 2d

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Town of Wheatfield Board adopts 2027 budget

The Town of Wheatfield held its board meeting on Monday. The 2027 preliminary budget was adopted, and there was discussion about the Niagara County Legislature meeting. The board had previously approved, at its meeting Oct. 19, the changes made to the tentative budget, including the general fund, water fund and sewer fund for 2027.

Wheatfield, NY · 2d

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Taxes likely to rise on Grand Island

Taxes may be going up in the Town of Grand Island, but officials staved off actually voting on the preliminary budget at Monday’s regular business meeting. “We’re down a couple rabbit holes and if we come up with anything we maybe can move a little bit of it, but there’s not a whole lot … we’ve been really aggressive with this budget,” Supervisor Peter Marston said. “Really aggressive.”

Grand Island, NY · 2d

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West Seneca school to host Veterans Day Commemoration

West Seneca West Senior High School is pleased to announce it will host its 36th annual Veterans Day Commemoration at 8 a.m. Nov. 10 in the school’s gymnasium. The program will include the participation of the American Legion Color Guard, Post 8113 AMVETS, American Legion Post 735, West Seneca Veterans, American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Unit 735, American Legion Riders, Navy Seabees, Niagara Frontier Marine Corp League, 82nd Airborne, VFW Post 2940, VFW Post 8113, VFW Post 12097, Armed Services Recruiters for West Senior and the Gold Star Mothers.

West Seneca, NY · 1d

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NYS files lawsuits against DOI over restricted-fee land status

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — New York State has filed multiple lawsuits against the United States Department of the Interior challenging prior federal decisions granting restricted-fee status to land both in Buffalo and Grand Island owned by the Seneca Nation. The lawsuit regarding land in the City of Buffalo seeks to overturn a 2023 decision that […]

Buffalo, NY · 23h

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Tight 143rd Assembly district race highlights meticulous ballot process

In the aftermath of Election Night in Western New York on Tuesday, there remains one race locally that is too close to call, and the Erie County Board of Elections is still counting the ballots. Read more from WBEN:

Erie County, NY · 2d

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Noblehurst Green Energy awarded more than $4 million for pilot plant to turn farm biogas into jet fuel

A pilot plant at Noblehurst Farms in Pavilion will turn waste biogas into sustainable aviation fuel, backed by more than $4 million in state funding. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the award to Noblehurst Green Energy on Nov. 5. Noblehurst Green Energy will build and operate the plant, which will use

Pavilion, NY · 2d

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Grand Island's $4.5 million opportunity: Submit your project

Town seeks NY Forward project ideas from businesses, property owners & nonprofits. The Town of Grand Island is pursuing up to $4.5 million through New York state’s NY Forward program – and wants your project ideas. The Grant Opportunities Committee launched outreach with a June meeting at the Welcome Center.

Grand Island, NY · 2d

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Catholic Academy parents seek answers after elevated radiation levels found in parking lot

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — A newsletter released by the Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls on Wednesday has some parents on edge. The newsletter, obtained by News 4 Investigates, informed parents that federal and state environmental agencies detected elevated radiation levels outside the school in September. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New York […]

Niagara Falls, NY · 2d

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NYS Assembly 2026 election results

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Incumbent Patrick Burke will continue representing the 142nd Assembly District after holding off a challenge from Republican challenger and West Seneca town supervisor Gary Dickson. Burke won 51.3% of the vote to Dickson’s 46.1% with 90 of 95 districts reporting. It’s the second election in a row that Burke has won […]

New York · 4d

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Gimme Shelter: Code Blue debate rages on

Leasing Buffalo Creek Academy has become a talking point

Erie County, NY · 2d

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Local voters overwhelmingly approve ballot propositions

Across Western New York, voters overwhelmingly gave a thumbs up to propositions asked on their ballot. This included proposals in the towns of Amherst and Cheektowaga, as well as the City of North Tonawanda. Read more from WBEN:

Buffalo, NY · 4d

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Focus already shifting to race for Erie County Executive next November

With Election Day 2026 now officially in the books, the focus for local political leaders is already shifting to next November and the race for Erie County Executive. Read more from WBEN:

Erie County, NY · 3d

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Burke withstands challenge by Dickson for 142nd State Assembly district

After a hard-fought campaign for re-election to represent the 142nd State Assembly district in Albany, Pat Burke emerged victorious, fending off a challenge by West Seneca Town Supervisor Gary Dickson. Read more from WBEN:

West Seneca, NY · 4d

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Today in Local Music and Community: Friday November 6, 2026

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. Tia Brown’s Memorial & Celebration of Life at Hickory Urban Sanctuary. Celebration of life with art, live music, and pot luck to follow. Gathering at 4pm, memorial service at 5pm, pot luck until 10pm.

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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Pumpkin Dump This Weekend In Western New York

Turn your old pumpkins into something new this weekend in Erie County

Erie County, NY · 4d

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Orchard Park delays RV parking enforcement, keeps safety rules in place

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Town of Orchard Park is putting RV parking lot owners on notice for the 2027-28 year as it pauses the issue for now, but officials say safety requirements will continue to be enforced. The update follows concerns raised earlier this fall over RV...

Orchard Park, NY · 3d

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