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Smeltfest is back!
Lewiston’s love of tasty, deep-fried fish will be celebrated again next weekend. Smeltfest will take place from 5-9 p.m. Friday, May 24, at the Griffon Brewery & Gastropub, 115 S. Water St. The event is hosted by the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Griffon and DiMino’s Lewiston Tops.
Travel Center now open in the Town of Niagara near I-190
NIAGARA, N.Y. — Motorists driving along the I-190 will have a new place to gas, get some food and take a rest while traveling in Niagara County. The new Quicklee's Travel Center is now open in the Town of Niagara at 6021 Porter Road. The travel center has a...
Soup kitchen in Lockport gets dedicated to the woman who started it all
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Salvation Army’s soup kitchen in Lockport welcomes the entire community to come join them for a warm meal. Throughout the past four decades, the Sister Mary Loretto soup kitchen has helped serve more than 1.2 million meals to the community. On Wednesday, they honored the woman who started it all. […]
Seneca Nation president says he's 'disappointed in progress' of casino compact talks with NY
WEST SENECA, N.Y. — Once again we are approaching the end of another session of the state legislature in Albany, and so far there is no new agreement for a new compact with the Seneca Nation of Indians to operate their casinos in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Salamanca. 2...
Orange Poppy Art Studio offers open studio time
Spring and a new studio space were celebrated at the Orange Poppy Art Studio, 2075 Baseline Road, during open studio hours on the afternoon of May 4. Crystal Still, who co-owns the studio with Bonnie Nevans, described the activity that took place: “Mr. Ed is instructing a luminary. We also have our new craft café, where you can select your project.
Cluck Cluck Moo Moo expanding to the suburbs with third site
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Cluck Cluck Moo Moo is bringing its smash burgers and chicken sandwiches to the suburbs. The local chain agreed on terms May 15 with Bevilacqua Development to lease a 2,500-square-foot space at 6035 Transit Road in East Amherst. The plaza is directly across the street from Transit Valley Country Club.
'A great way to start your day': Kelkenberg Farm introduces Goat Yoga for farm visitors
CLARENCE CENTER, N.Y. (WKBW) — Need a fun way to start your day? Kelkenberg Farm is introducing Goat Yoga as a new way for people to interact with the animals. The farm had previously offered yoga, but this will be the first time the animals will be involved in the classes.
Shea's 710 unveils new season lineup
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Shea's 710 Theatre will kick off its 2024-2025 season in September with Disney's "Newsies," produced by Kavinoky Theatre. It will mark the first time the two theaters have teamed up. "This will be the Kavinoky's first time at 710 and we couldn't think of a better...
Theater Talk: Anthony recalls original co-host Jim Santella; 8 good shows closing; still up: CROSSING DELANCEY at JRT, MELVILLE BOYS at Desiderio's
Jim Santella, the Buffalo radio legend who helped launch this Theater Talk radio show on WBFO with Anthony Chase back in 1992, passed away under Hospice Care on Friday, May 10, at the age of 86. To read a touching tribute to Jim and learn how important he was to this radio show, visit Anthony's blog theatertalkbuffalo.com.
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