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Gymnastics Unlimited Team Takes First Place at State Championships
The Orchard Park Gymsters team from Gymnastics Unlimited had a team full of medalists at the 2026 New York State Women’s Gymnastics Championships in March 2026!
Jul 9, 2026
Taylor Griffith
New Girl Scouts of the USA Report Reveals the Realities Facing Western New York Girls
New Girl Scouts of the USA Report Reveals the Realities Facing Western New York Girls. The State of the Girl 2026 report draws on years of research to illuminate girls’ challenges, strengths and what they need to thrive.
Jul 7, 2026
Crystal
How Art Is Helping Transform Erie County’s Child Advocacy Center into a Space for Healing
Erie County’s Child Advocacy Center (CAC), a place where children and families impacted by abuse receive support and care, opened its doors to the community through an interactive art experience designed around healing, creativity, and connection.
Jun 8, 2026
The Votes Are In: Meet Iris the Humboldt Penguin
The public has spoken, and the Aquarium of Niagara’s 26th successfully reared Humboldt penguin chick will be named Iris. The new name pays homage to a Beloved WNY Band.
Jun 5, 2026
Touch-A-Truck and Family Safety Fair Returns to the Niagara Power Vista
The New York Power Authority will hold its annual Touch-A-Truck event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 13. Dozens of official and heavy equipment vehicles will be displayed outside the Niagara Power Vista at the Niagara Power Project.
May 28, 2026
Connor Keenan
Live Butterfly Experience Returns To The Botanical Gardens With New Butterfly Release Encounters
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens announced that its Butterfly Experience will return beginning this weekend from May 16 to July 19, 2026. Hundreds of live butterflies will take flight in the Tropical Orchard greenhouse.
May 14, 2026
Mel Brooks Places Career Archives at National Comedy Center
Mel Brooks and the National Comedy Center, the United States’ museum and national archive dedicated to the art form of comedy, have announced that the Center will become the home of Brooks’ career archives.
May 13, 2026
WNY Community Impact Collective Hosts Youth Workforce Program Focused on Real-World Skills
WNY Community Impact Collective hosted its Level Up Lab: From Potential to Paycheck program on Sunday, May 3 at the Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Library, bringing together Buffalo youth for a hands-on workforce development experience.
May 6, 2026
Buffalo Youth Explore Naval Careers and Leadership Skills through The Sullivans Division
The Sullivans Division of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC) is opening its doors to local youth, offering a unique opportunity to experience military style training, leadership development, and maritime career exploration.
Apr 29, 2026
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Gateway Longview Issues Urgent Need for Foster Homes
All children deserve a safe, stable place to grow and thrive, especially when their family is experiencing difficulties. There is an urgent and ongoing need for compassionate, committed foster parents who are willing to open their homes and hearts.
Apr 1, 2026
Western New York Compassion Connection: A Center for Grieving Children and Families, Officially Opens
The nonprofit P.U.N.T. Pediatric Cancer Collaborative is proud to announce the official launch of Western New York Compassion Connection: A Center for Grieving Children and Families, an expanded service for any origin of loss.
Apr 2, 2025
