I rarely praise Democrats for legislation, but U.S. Senator Charles Schumer has been doing a great job for New York State. Senator Schumer spearheaded the Federal technology hub program that resulted in Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse joint effort to win $40 million in a competition run by the U.S. EconomicRead More

By Frank Parlato Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino proposes to build an arena on a property the City doesn’t own. To do so, he must stop Niagara Falls Redevelopment LLC (NFR) from developing a $1.5 billion AI Data Center on its own property with its own money. Restaino wants toRead More

Once again, Mayor Robert Restaino is being accused of racism against Black people in the City of Niagara Falls. For those keeping score – this is the second series of complaints of this nature against the mayor this month. This time, the complaint is coming from members of the NiagaraRead More

Local taxpayers have been critical of Mayor Restaino’s administration, which has labeled the City of Niagara Falls as anti-business and pro-gentrification; utilizing the department of code enforcement to implement his agenda. Years ago I sat in on a city council meeting, listening to taxi cab owners as they tried toRead More

To help more Buffalo students have access to connectivity and equip them with the digital tools needed for their post-secondary educational pathways, AT&T and Say Yes today donated over 200 laptops to recent graduates of Buffalo public and charter high schools. This distribution of free computers was made possible byRead More

By Tony Farina The exciting and up-and-coming rock band SoleTurn will kick off its summer concert series this Friday, June 21, at the warm and inviting Blueberry Treehouse Café in West Falls beginning at 6 p.m. and then follow that up with a beachside show at the vintage bar Marge’sRead More

Record high temperatures are bringing summer heat early this year around much of the U.S., and the American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives for all, is urging people to take extra steps to protect their hearts. Precautions are especially important for older adults and people withRead More

Paul Accardo, CEO and President of Crown Benefits Group, was awarded Empower’s Humanitarian Award for his commitment to the intellectually and developmentally disabled community. “Paul Accardo has been a friend to the I/DD community and to Empower for decades,” Empower CEO Diane Baehre said. “Paul has worked to save ourRead More

BY: Wim Laven As a scientist who researches peace and conflict, I find it important to systematically approach questions and see where the evidence leads me. It is a trait I developed from great mentorship, and a value that was instilled in me by my father from a very youngRead More

  More than 70 nursing home workers at Schoellkopf Health Center, represented by 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East overwhelmingly voted to ratify a 1-year contract with their employer today. Schoellkopf Health Center is the nursing home attached to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. “I am very pleased to see thatRead More

The inaugural Grey Area Film Festival will take place on June 13, 2024, from 6:00PM to 9:00 PM, celebrating the creativity and hard work of Niagara Falls High School students. This event will be held at The Capitol Theatre in Niagara Falls, providing a platform for students to premiere theirRead More

WEBR Radio in Buffalo, NY has had a history with the call letters WEBR since 1924. Originally home to live orchestra broadcasts and successful shows, this station was the birthplace of the Lone Ranger in Western New York. The station’s format has changed over the years and, most recently, experiencedRead More

      Buffalo’s Allentown neighborhood is abuzz with excitement as the 67th annual Allentown Art Festival is set to kick off this Saturday and continue through Sunday. The festival, which has become a beloved tradition in the Queen City, will provide a platform for artists from near and farRead More

  Today, New York State Senator Rob Ortt presented Newfane High School Senior Nathan Snow with a Senate Certificate, recognizing his efforts, along with classmate Brianna Michalak (who couldn’t attend today due to a track meet) in recognition of their ‘Hoops n Hounds’ fundraiser they organized in support of Buddy’sRead More

Get ready for an unforgettable experience that will entertain, educate, and inspire! The Buffalo Zoo is thrilled to announce the debut of its all-new show, Canine Champions for Conservation performed by Stunt Dog Productions. Running now through Labor Day, this exciting program will showcase the remarkable talents of rescue dogsRead More

WHAT:     The American Heart Association and the Buffalo Bills are teaming up to save lives. As part of a collaboration to increase CPR awareness in the community, the American Heart Association will be offering Hands-Only CPR training at the Buffalo Public Schools Summit. WHEN:      June 1st 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.   WHERE:   AllRead More

By Tony Farina Even as the long-awaited expansion of the legendary music venue Sportsmen’s Tavern on Amherst St. in Buffalo nears completion, the ongoing work did not pose any problem for music lovers as Scott Celani’s new group Too Yacht to Handle played to a sold-out house last Saturday, MayRead More

PRESS RELEASE: Niagara Pride is committed to helping businesses, institutions of learning, local/state/federal agencies, and community providers, whether local in WNY or throughout the United States gain more knowledge about and be empowered to implement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategies and techniques. ​ Cultural literacy or cross-cultural care (formerly referredRead More

Niagara Pride has partnered with Rochester LGBTQ+ Together to offer 6 virtual groups to the WNY LGBTQ+ community. Individuals are now welcome to join the below listed virtual Peer Support & Discussion groups on Monday nights and the Wellness Wednesday Peer Support Groups on select Wednesday nights, along with thoseRead More

Live entertainment experts such as Christian Printup have voiced their opinions in opposition of Mayor Restaino’s proposed event center in Niagara Falls, NY. One of their key arguments as to whether or not this project is even feasible involves the saturated market for live events in immediate proximity to ourRead More