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Buffalo area’s oldest climbing gym reopens with a modern makeover

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 The Editor0Tagged Niagara Climbing Center, North Tonawanda, rock climbing

Rock climbing is its own special culture, and Niagara Climbing Center has been embracing that since 1998. Now the North Tonawanda center has reopened with a rejuvenated approach, writes Eugene Huang. (This story is a SUNY Institute for Local News collaboration).

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The Buffalodown, Vol. 2, Issue 38

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 Chloe Kowalyk0Tagged Buffalodown, community, Events, Reconnecter

Seamus Gallivan talks community events and other happenings around WNY this week in The Buffalodown.

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Buffalo Chess: One tournament director’s contributions to chess in Western New York

October 13, 2025October 12, 2025 The Editor0Tagged chess, Tom Warner

Tom Warner has been running chess events in Western New York for over 30 years. Writer Bianca Gonzalez tells us about him.

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Hope & Wellness Recovery Cafe opens in Lockport

October 12, 2025October 12, 2025 Benjamin Joe0Tagged Lockport, Niagara County, Recovery

Lockport has a new Health & Wellness Recovery Cafe, which will serve multiple purposes, with art and music activities among them. Benjamin Joe has the story.

Hispanic Women’s League to host 46th annual Scholarship & Community Awards event

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Hispanic Women’s League to host 46th annual Scholarship & Community Awards event

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025 The Editor0Tagged Buffalo Latino Village, Hispanic Women's League, HWL

The Hispanic Women’s League 46th Annual Scholarship & Community Awards Brunchwill be held Saturday, Nov. 1, at Classics V Banquet & Conference in Amherst. Story via collaboration with Buffalo Latino Village.

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In recognition of Latino Heritage Month

October 5, 2025October 5, 2025 The Editor0Tagged Buffalo Latino Village, Latin American, Latin American issues

As Latin Heritage Month/Hispanic Heritage Month reaches its final days, it seems appropriate to launch our collaboration with the Buffalo Latino Village publication with this piece by its publisher, Alberto O. Cappas.

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Music Is Art 2025 puts the ‘extra’ into extravaganza

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025 The Editor0Tagged festival, MIA, Music Is Art, Robby Takac

“It’s my favorite day of the year,” said Robby Takac, the founder of the Music Is Art festival. Patrick Sawers spoke with him about the event’s second year at the Buffalo Outer Harbor.

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The Buffalodown, Vol. 2, Issue 26

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 Chloe Kowalyk0Tagged Buffalodown

The Buffalodown returns as Seamus Gallivan dives into twenty community events, local music, commentary and more.

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Buffalo’s Archangel 8 helps chess scene thrive

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 The Editor0Tagged Archangel 8, Buffalo Chess Academy, chess, McDuffie

Bianca Gonzalez has her first monthly chess calendar/column, starting with the story of Michael A. “Coach” McDuffie and Archangel 8 Chess Academy. She’s got upcoming events, too.

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‘Flotsam’ launching Erie Canal tour at Buffalo’s Wilkeson Pointe

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 The Editor0Tagged Art, circus, folk art, waterfront

The Flotsam Floating Circus will be offering three free shows at the newly reopened Wilkeson Pointe beach. Lindsay DePietro has the story.