By Stephanie Riveria       Jason Potalivo recalls the moment in February of 2024 when he received the photos of an emaciated pig being held at an animal auction rescue.     Bracing freezing temperatures that morning, both Jason and Megan Potalivo, co-owners of Mountain Misfits Animal Sanctuary, went to have...

By Kate Bartlett      Saturday, May 17, marks the return of the Holiday Valley Wedding Expo from 10am-2pm. This event offers the unique opportunity for those planning a wedding to meet with over 25 wedding experts and connect with top wedding experts to plan every detail to make any wedding...

By Carol Fisher Linn  Small Business Week is May 4-10, 2025 and has been taking place for more than 60 years. In Ellicottville, Bemus Point, Mayville and all small towns across America, our communities are often supported and thriving thanks to the many people who put themselves, and all they...

By Barbara Arnstein    Arbor Day, the April day that's all about the importance of trees, is more important than ever now because we have lost more forest land in the last fifty years than ever before. In 2023, nine million acres of forest vanished due to wildfires and other...

By Kate Bartlett The homestead is home to a Farm Stand that is filled with fresh, locally made baked goods, meats, cheeses, tallow lotions, tinctures, honey, maple syrup, antiques, and more. “It’s a great variety of locally sourced goods, all at one location” says Emily. The Stand is open Wednesday...

By Steve Rawlings      Three WNY Villages Win State Funding Grants. In Angola, the re-opening of the historic Angola Theater — first opened in 1924 and closed since 2020 — will anchor efforts to breathe new life into the downtown area. Mayor Thomas Whelan hailed the funding as a vital...

By Darlene Brace      Fredonia is fortunate to be home to the historic Fredonia Opera House, a charming theater that first opened its doors in 1891. Since then, it has been a vibrant hub for the performing arts, showcasing an array of spectacular operas, plays, concerts, and various other...

By Stephanie Connors Rivera   Excerpt from Part I        Jason Potalivo recalls the moment in February of 2024 when he received the photos of an emaciated pig being held at an animal auction rescue.     Bracing freezing temperatures that morning, both Jason and Megan Potalivo, co-owners of Mountain Misfits...

Bemus Point, NY    Join Long Point State Park on Lake Chautauqua for our “I Love My Park Day” event sponsored by the New York Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and Parks & Trails New York. This service event is a great opportunity to give back to the...

   Jamestown, NY America’s Got Talent competitors Gangstagrass to perform at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts Saturday, April 26 at 7:30pm.     Gangstagrass is a multi-racial collective of musicians who demolish every preconception you have about country music and hip-hop music. These string pickers and MCs create a shared...

By Kate Bartlett    This Memorial Day weekend, May 24th-25th, marks the North Shore Arts Alliance’s 17th annual spring Art Trail. This unique event is held twice per year, once in the fall (Saturday/Sunday of Labor Day Weekend) and once in the spring (Saturday/Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend) and is...

By Barbara Arnstein      This year the Buffalo Zoo is celebrating its 150th anniversary, and there are many special events scheduled throughout the year. On April Saturday, 26th, from 10am-3pm, visitors can join in the fun at "Party for the Planet", which includes Animal Ambassador* meet and greets, talks...

By Kate Bartlett    Join Explore Buffalo for an exclusive opportunity to tour inside the historic mansions on Delaware Avenue on June 11. The Twilight Tour of Mansions offers the opportunity to step back in time and appreciate the unique craftsmanship and architectural detail of the mansions, as well as...

By Darlene Brace    You are invited to attend the 17th annual "Come to the Table" fundraising event at The Chautauqua Suites, located at 215 West Lake Road in Mayville on Thursday, May 8th. This unique fundraising event supports Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Chautauqua County, and will include...

By Jessica Miller      Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 3, 2025, as the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center proudly presents the second annual Ohi:yo’ Art Market at the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Event Center, located at 777 Seneca Allegany Boulevard in Salamanca, NY. Running from10am-5pm, this vibrant...