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The Invisible Eye: Buffalo’s Psychic Lineage Powers a Metaphysical Thriller

In a culture bent on metrics and mistrust, a debut novel argues for intuition as responsibility—not spectacle. When a novelist says a book was

September 6, 2025

Featured·Literature·Visual Arts

Hollywood Veteran Turns to Jewish History

By Caryn Roth Stanley Isaacs, a seasoned filmmaker known for the last decade for chronicling Hollywood’s golden years, is now turning his lens to

July 20, 2025

Arts & Culture·Featured·History·TV & Film

Olive Oil’s Daily Healing Power – The Simple Habit That Transforms Your Body from the Inside Out

By Dr. Bob Oksenholt Start Simple: Two Tablespoons, Twice a Day I tell my patients: Take two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil twice

July 14, 2025

Featured·Health

Community Rallies to Support Doris Jones Summer Enrichment Program

In response to reduced municipal funding, community partners have collaborated to secure the continuation of the children’s Summer Enrichment Program at the Doris W.

July 11, 2025

Featured

Hillel Feuerman’s Fight for School Choice and How Vouchers and Private Schools Strengthen American Education

Hillel Feuerman, president of a private school in Boca Raton, Florida, has emerged as a leading advocate for educational reform, championing the expansion of

March 6, 2025

Analysis·Education·Local News

The StoneZONE: New Roger Stone Show on WABC Radio

New York, NY – Red Apple Audio Networks and 77WABC Radio announce the addition of a new weeknight program, The StoneZONE, hosted by renowned political

February 27, 2025

Featured·Government

Ayries Blanck and Her Alleged Agony: Faulty Journal May Tumble the OneTaste Case

The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of NY is taking Nicole Daedone and Rachel Cherwitz to court, in part, based on Ayries’s journal.

December 26, 2024

Crime and Justice·Prosecutorial Misconduct

SoleTurn Brings Their Great Sound to Tailgate Fun

By Tony Farina The popular rock band SoleTurn made their musical contribution to the Buffalo Bills tailgate partying last Sunday before the game against

December 7, 2024

Events·Featured·Music·Pop

TransPerfect Media: A Journey from Translation to Cinematic Restoration and Global Storytelling

Often known for its translation and language solutions, TransPerfect has extended its reach into the world of film and television through TransPerfect Media—a lesser-known

October 29, 2024

Arts & Culture·Technology·TV & Film

SoleTurn on Tap Friday Night at Angry Buffalo

By Tony Farina The rock band SoleTurn, featuring the new and re-imagined hits they famously deliver, will be on stage Friday night at

September 4, 2024

Arts & Culture·Events·Featured·Music·Pop

SoleTurn Set for Big Show Saturday at Hamburg Public House

By Tony Farina The super-hot rock band SoleTurn is coming off two tremendously successful shows this past weekend and is planning on another big

June 26, 2024

Arts & Culture·Featured·Music·Pop

Unlock the Potential: Businesses Thrive with Niagara Action Advertising

In the bustling world of tourism, businesses are constantly seeking effective ways to reach their target audience and stand out from the competition. For

June 25, 2024

Niagara Falls

Connect Niagara Bus Service to Waive Bus Fares for Week of July 1st

Connect Niagara – the bus service operated by the Niagara County Department of Public Works (DPW) – will allow all riders to ride for

June 24, 2024

Uncategorized

International Institute of Buffalo Offers Vital Summer Safety Info in Ten Languages

The International Institute of Buffalo (IIB) has released crucial life-saving information in many languages on its website to help more people prepare for the

June 24, 2024

Uncategorized

Governor Hochul Announces Nation-Leading Legislation to Restrict Addictive Social Media Feeds and Protect Kids Online

New York Attorney General Letitia James, Governor Kathy Hochul, and bill sponsors Senator Andrew Gounardes and Assemblymember Nily Rozic today announced that nation-leading legislation

June 23, 2024

News

Man Sentenced to 20 Years in State Prison for Violent Sexual Assault

Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced on Friday, June 21st that Duvan A. Berrio-Hernandez, no permanent address, was sentenced today in County

June 23, 2024

Crime·Local News

HAPPENING TODAY! City of Lockport Hosts Pride Festival For the First Time

For the first time in Lockport’s history, an LGBTQ+ Pride celebration will be held at the Kenan Center on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from

June 22, 2024

Events

Local Author and LHS Student Host Children’s Storytime at Lockport Farmers Market

Award-winning local author Diana Tuorto will offer a children’s storytime and signing of her latest picture book, Ms. Alberta: Feline Barn Manager, at the

June 22, 2024

Literature·Local News

AT&T Donates 200 Laptops to Buffalo Students

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

June 21, 2024

Local News

Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Receives Re-Accreditation

Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announces that the Corrections Division of the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office has achieved re-accreditation from the New York State Sheriff’s

June 21, 2024

Uncategorized

FIREFIGHTERS SOUND THE ALARM: PROPOSED CHANGES TO FEDERAL OSHA REGULATIONS COULD HAVE A PROFOUND IMPACT ON LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND RESIDENTS’ PROPERTY TAXES

The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) are expressing their serious concerns about proposed changes to federal Occupational Safety and Health

June 20, 2024

News

IN NIAGARA FALLS, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCES LEGISLATION TO ADDRESS RACIAL DISPARITIES IN HEALTH CARE ACCESS

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a press conference at the Community Health Center of Buffalo’s Niagara Falls location to announce her Health Equity

June 19, 2024

Uncategorized

Zoomagination is Back at Buffalo Zoo!

The Buffalo Zoo is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved Zoomagination: Festival of Lanterns and Lights presented by Five Star Bank, opening

June 19, 2024

Activities

SoleTurn Will Launch Summer Concert Series On Friday at Blueberry Treehouse Cafe

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

June 18, 2024

Featured·Music·Pop

Juneteenth Educational Event in North Tonawanda!

June 18, 2024

Local News

NFMMC Welcomes Back Dr. Mojdeh Kappus to Surgical Team

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is pleased to announce that Mojdeh Kappus, MD, who previously served as its Chief of Bariatric Surgery from

June 18, 2024

Local News

Attorney General James Announces Election Protection Hotline Ahead of June Primary Elections

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) will make its Election Protection Hotline available for the

June 17, 2024

Uncategorized

OPINION: Korean Atomic Bomb Victims Seek Justice

BY: Brad Wolf On June 8th, 2024, in Hiroshima, Japan, The International People’s Tribunal On The 1945 Atomic Bombings met with the goal of holding the

June 17, 2024

News

Keep cool to be heart-healthy in extreme heat

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

June 17, 2024

Uncategorized

United for Human Rights: Allies Against Apartheid Launches in WNY with an Ethnically, Religiously, and Politically Diverse Coalition-Building Event

In a demonstration of unwavering commitment to human rights advocacy, several local organizations are working together across political, ethnic, and religious divides to engage

June 17, 2024

Local News

Paul Accardo Awarded Empower’s Annual Humanitarian Award

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.

June 15, 2024

Local News

Attorney General James Recovers $50 Million from Crypto Firm Gemini for Defrauded Investors

New York Attorney General Letitia James today recovered approximately $50 million from the cryptocurrency platform Gemini Trust Company, LLC (Gemini) for more than

June 15, 2024

News

New York State Senator Rob Ortt Presents Commendation to Senate Veteran Hall Of Fame Nominee and World War II Veteran Henry Ross

Today, New York State Senator Rob Ortt visited with his New York State Senate Veteran Hall of Fame Nominee, Tech Sergeant Henry “Uncle Hank”

June 15, 2024

Local News

OPINION: Lessons in Decency, Fathers to Children

BY: Wim Laven As a scientist who researches peace and conflict, I find it important to systematically approach questions and see where the evidence

June 15, 2024

News

OPINION: Republican Hubris in Courting Black Voters

BY: Andrew Moss There’s a breathtaking hubris at work when a political party seeks to suppress the votes of an entire people, then claims

June 13, 2024

Politics

Niagara County Nursing Home Workers Ratify 1-year Agreement

More than 70 nursing home workers at Schoellkopf Health Center, represented by 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East overwhelmingly voted to ratify a 1-year

June 13, 2024

Local News

Ten Lives Club & Buddy’s Second Chance Searching for WNY’s Finest

Ten Lives Club & Buddy’s Second Chance Rescue are “Searching for WNY’s Finest” to appear in their 2025 Police, Firefighters & Rescue Animals Calendar!

June 12, 2024

Local News

Legal Actions Announced Against the Proposed Billion Dollar Toxic Tunnel

On Thursday, June 13th at 10:00 am, the East Side Parkways Coalition (ESP)  will hold a press conference on one of the last remaining green

June 12, 2024

Local News

OPINION: Is It Time for The Gaza-Israel War to End? Evidently Not

Is It Time for This War to End? Evidently Not BY: Mel Gurtov In a major speech May 31, Pres. Biden offered a three-phase

June 11, 2024

News

American Heart Association bestows highest award for meritorious community service

The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service, recognized the National Football League (NFL) with its Award of Meritorious Achievement Monday night.

June 11, 2024

News

Feline Leukemia Cats in Need of Loving Homes

Ten Lives Club Cat Adoption Group currently has five Feline Leukemia Virus Positive (FeLV+) cats in their shelter program.  Feline Leukemia Virus causes

June 10, 2024

Local News

WEBR Radio Celebrates 100 Years of Evolution in Western New York

WEBR Radio in Buffalo, NY has had a history with the call letters WEBR since 1924. Originally home to live orchestra broadcasts and successful

June 10, 2024

Music

Niagara Pride Announces 2024 Jean Hopkins Memorial Scholarship Winners

This month, Niagara Pride, Inc. awarded the Jean Hopkins Memorial Scholarship to Cayla Mendetta, of Lockport High School, and Olivia Bugbee, of Starpoint

June 9, 2024

Uncategorized

1199SEIU Members at Niagara County Nursing Home Reach 1-Year Tentative Agreement

More than 70 nursing home workers at Schoellkopf Health Center, represented by 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East reached a new 1-year Tentative Agreement with

June 9, 2024

Local News

Ten Lives Club’s 4th Annual Kickball Tournament

Ten Lives Club Cat Adoption Group recently held their 4th Annual Kickball Tournament at Lackawanna Legends Baseball Field. At this event, there was a

June 8, 2024

News

Attorney General James Secures $350,000 from Long Island Nissan Dealers for Cheating Consumers

New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured more than $350,000 from two Long Island Nissan dealerships, Route 112 Nissan and South Shore Nissan,

June 8, 2024

News

Second Amendment Foundation Declares ‘We Will Defend Donald Trump’s Gun Rights!’

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has announced it will defend former President Donald Trump’s gun rights in the wake of his conviction in a

June 7, 2024

Politics

Allentown Art Festival Returns to Buffalo’s Allentown Neighborhood

Based on article from Niagara Action Buffalo’s Allentown neighborhood is abuzz with excitement as the 67th annual Allentown Art Festival is set

June 7, 2024

Activities·Arts & Culture

Senator Rob Ortt On Passage of Niagara County Big Game Rifle Hunting Bill

This week, Senate Bill S.8382 passed with a vote of 57-2, which allows for rifle hunting of big game in Niagara County. Currently, Niagara

June 6, 2024

News

St. Mary’s School for the Deaf students participated in unique Kids Heart Challenge

St. Mary’s School for the Deaf students got active and celebrated an important cause during an interactive and adapted assembly on Wednesday. The American

June 6, 2024

Local News

Niagara County Office for the Aging recognizes June as Elder Abuse Awareness with a month-long information campaign

The Niagara County Office for the Aging (OFA) is planning a month-long information campaign as part its efforts to raise awareness of elder abuse. 

June 5, 2024

Local News

Biden-Harris administration publishes final management plan for Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and NOAA Fisheries today released the final management plan and environmental assessment for the Northeast

June 5, 2024

News

St. Mary’s School for the Deaf hosts unique Kids Heart Challenge focused on Adapted Physical Education

WHAT:     The American Heart Association and St. Mary’s School for the Deaf are working together to make whole-body wellness a priority as students participate in

June 4, 2024

Uncategorized

Niagara County Accepting Applications for Correction Officer Positions

Niagara County is now recruiting for corrections officers and is continuing a program begun last year that replaced the civil service written exam with

June 4, 2024

Local News

OP-ED: Spoiler Candidates, RFK Jr., Cornell West, Ranked Choice Voting

BY: Barry Rosenberg There are currently three third party candidates for president: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Jill Stein and Cornell West. All three

June 3, 2024

Uncategorized

OP-ED: Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, Stephen Zunes, Jeffrey Sachs, Gaza

BY: Robert C. Koehler The election paradox looms. Do I calm myself down, steady my hand, pull the lever for Joe, even though

June 3, 2024

News

NEW YORK STATE SENATOR ROB ORTT PRESENTS CERTIFICATE TO NEWFANE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

Today, New York State Senator Rob Ortt presented Newfane High School Senior Nathan Snow with a Senate Certificate, recognizing his efforts, along with

June 3, 2024

Local News

Welcome to Base Camp Event – Hiking, Yoga, Coffee, Local Food & Drinks, Music, Kids Activities

saturday, june 22, 2024 de veaux woods state park 3180 de veaux woods drive east niagara falls, ny 14305 schedule below Enjoy the

June 1, 2024

Activities

Buffalo Zoo Unleashes New Show: Canine Champions for Conservation

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

June 1, 2024

Activities

GILLIBRAND STATEMENT ON THE FELONY CONVICTION OF FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP

“No one should be above the law. Like every criminal defendant, Mr. Trump had the opportunity to mount a vigorous defense and to

May 31, 2024

News