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09/16/2023

Sober festival goers and their allies, friends and family can use the space to meet up, relax, recharge and imbibe non-alcoholic drinks served by Tap Truck Buffalo at this year's Borderland Music + Arts Festival.

09/15/2023

The Special Kids Day editions of the Buffalo News will be available at the Tops Friendly Market on Grey Street on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 8 a.m. to noon. Proceeds and donations will support Oishei Children’s Hospital (OCH) and Cradle Beach.

09/14/2023

The results are in: four percent of eligible voters participated in early voting this past June in Erie County and it cost taxpayers $66 for each early vote cast. The Erie County Board of Elections website says that there are nearly 620,000 registered voters in 2023. In 2019, when early voting was first enacted, there were 580,000.

The results are in: four percent of eligible voters participated in early voting this past June in Erie County and it cost taxpayers $66 for each early vote cast. The Erie County Board of Elections website says that there are nearly 620,000 registered voters in 2023. In 2019, when early voting was f...

09/13/2023

Borderland Music + Arts Festival has, in just a few years, become a player in the orchestra of local events. In keeping with the festival mission of sustainability, the non-profits participating in this year's festival will be highlighting one of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals that were named as part of the Paris Accord.

Borderland Music + Arts Festival has, in just a few years, become a player in the orchestra of local events. In keeping with the festival mission of sustainability, the non-profits participating in this year's festival will be highlighting one of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goal...

09/12/2023

Phil Elinski and Rob Montone, longtime fixtures on the local music scene, will be inducted into the Greater East Aurora Music Hall of Fame on Sept. 14. The evening will include performances by both Elinski, Montone, Never Ben and previous inductees.

09/11/2023

Marisa Riggi has been named as the fifth executive director of the Western New York Land Conservancy. The Getzville native holds a bachelors degree in political science with minors in environmental science and sociology from SUNY Geneseo, which she earned in 2009. She continued her graduate studies at the University of Vermont, earning a master’s degree in natural resources.

Marisa Riggi has been named as the fifth executive director of the Western New York Land Conservancy. The Getzville native holds a bachelors degree in political science with minors in environmental science and sociology from SUNY Geneseo, which she earned in 2009. She continued her graduate studies....

09/10/2023

East Aurora residents Marsha Niceforo, Ann Cook, Lynne Kerr, along with mother-daughter duos Patty and Claire Russ and Sheila Conboy and Erin Ruiz, are embarking on this journey after spending nearly 20-years knitting together and years of traveling the world looking for the best fiber arts products. Their shop inside of MUSEjar's new location on Pine Street opened on July 29.

East Aurora residents Marsha Niceforo, Ann Cook, Lynne Kerr, along with mother-daughter duos Patty and Claire Russ and Sheila Conboy and Erin Ruiz, are embarking on this journey after spending nearly 20-years knitting together and years of traveling the world looking for the best fiber arts products...

09/07/2023

The Aurora Historical Society's upcoming Speaker Series begins on Sept. 28 with Courtney Speckman, director of programs and community engagement at the Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park. The season will also include lectures by the East Aurora Historic Preservation Commission, John Whitney and an interactive program on the historic fashion of the 1870s by Aurora Players.

The Aurora Historical Society's upcoming Speaker Series begins on Sept. 28 with Courtney Speckman, director of programs and community engagement at the Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park. The season will also include lectures by the East Aurora Historic Preservation Commission, John Whitn...

09/07/2023

Early Reporting: In an effort to reduce the amount of noise and traffic that the new pickleball courts at Hamlin Park have created this summer, village officials decided to close two of the four courts until further notice at the meeting of the Village Board on Tuesday night.

09/06/2023

The 12th Annual Taste of East Aurora will be held Saturday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. through 5 p.m. on Main Street between Olean Road and Elm and Riley streets.

09/05/2023

The East Aurora Art Society will return to regular meetings on Sept. 14 with guest artist Rosemary Williams, arts education director at the WNY Book Arts Center and printmaker.

09/04/2023

As summer winds down, children across Erie County are heading back to school and the “yellow school buses” will once again dot our roadways. For a majority of the over 121,000 students throughout Erie County, the school day begins and ends with a trip on a school bus. Let's make it safe out there: a message from the Erie County Clerk.

As summer winds down, children across Erie County are heading back to school and the “yellow school buses” will once again dot our roadways. For a majority of the over 121,000 students throughout Erie County, the school day begins and ends with a trip on a school bus. Let's make it safe out ther...

09/02/2023

The East Aurora Educational Foundation recently welcomed Brittany (Lazickas) Neumann, a 2007 graduate of the East Aurora High School, as its new development director. Neumann hopes to make the Foundation more visible from a public relations standpoint, especially to more recent graduates.

The East Aurora Educational Foundation recently welcomed Brittany (Lazickas) Neumann, a 2007 graduate of the East Aurora High School, as its new development director. Neumann hopes to make the Foundation more visible from a public relations standpoint, especially to more recent graduates.

09/01/2023

It is likely that the ongoing drainage issue at East Aurora Middle School will be solved using funds from the 2022 Capital project. The remedy is expected to cost the district approximately between $250,000 and $500,000.

It is likely that the ongoing drainage issue at East Aurora Middle School be able to be solved using funds from the 2022 Capital project. The remedy is expected to cost the district approximately between $250,000 and $500,000.

08/31/2023

Following a recent trip to Europe with his family, where East Aurora's Mike Valvo visited Disney in Paris, Valvo has visited each of the six Disney theme parks around the world. He says, “I like the Disney magic, it's very immersive. You just forget about the world for a little bit.”

08/30/2023

https://www.eastaurorany.com/articles/residents-concerned-with-traffic-in-and-around-village

Residents of Center Street, Bowen Road, Pine Street and Main Street addressed the Town of Aurora Board about increased traffic and noise, expressing concerns over safety and quality of life in their neighborhoods. The chief of police acknowledged that traffic enforcement has been down, largely due t...

08/29/2023

East Aurora and the surrounding areas once again have an indoor facility to bring children to play and be creative: Village Play is now open on Oakwood Avenue. Founded by two local mothers, its mission is to provide a peaceful setting that promotes curiosity and fun through a stimulating, clean and safe play environment.

East Aurora and the surrounding areas once again have an indoor facility to bring children to play and be creative: Village Play is now open on Oakwood Avenue. Founded by two local mothers, its mission is to provide a peaceful setting that promotes curiosity and fun through a stimulating, clean and....

08/28/2023

This season's free concerts in the Vidler’s 5&10 parking lot continue with the band Falling Rock next Thursday, Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m.

Falling Rock is made up of familiar names: Wilson Curry, East Aurora Music Hall of Fame 2021 inductee, is on guitar and vocals; Marcus Aurelius Black plays lead guitar and sings vocals; Buffalo Zew plays fiddle, harmonica and sings vocals; Rico Basile is on bass guitar and vocals; Mickey Juddware is on drums and percussion; Brad Felton, East Aurora Music Hall of Fame 2022 inductee, plays pedal steel guitar and Nancy Orticilli is on vocals.

Free concerts in the Vidler’s 5&10 parking lot continue with the band Falling Rock next Thursday, Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m. This concert event is sponsored by Comfort Funeral Home.

08/27/2023

Did you get all your summer projects done this year? There's still time.

Sometimes it takes time to get to those outdoor projects.

08/27/2023

The WNY Southtowns Scenic Byway is seeking entries of area photographs for judging and eventual display during the 2023 holiday season. This year's contest has two categories, with cash prizes for both. The deadline for entires is Nov. 30.

08/25/2023

The "Library of Things" available at the Aurora Public Library in East Aurora has expanded to include a greater selection of non-traditional offerings.

The library can provide free STEM toys, a Chromebook kit, hot spots, CPR learning kits and other items at no cost to library card members.

The library has expanded "Library of Things" offerings to include laser tag, pickleball, a metal detector, co****le, bocce ball, Kan Jam To Go, spikeball, Jumbo Pong and Maga-Tiles - with a storage bin - that turns into a play mat. Additional other shareable non-traditional resources are available f...

08/25/2023

Gunner Gardens, a new u-pick flower farm in Holland, boasts a 23-acre field and 25 varieties of flowers that can be picked for bouquets, as well as a designated children's play area. The business is owned by Caitlin Gunner, a Holland native who recently returned to the area.

Gunner operates her flower farm outside of Holland on Whitney Road.

Gunner Gardens, a new u-pick flower farm in Holland, boasts a 23-acre field and 25 varieties of flowers that can be picked for bouquets, as well as a designated children's play area. The business is owned by Caitlin Gunner, a Holland native who recently returned to the area. Gunner operates her flow...

08/24/2023

Registration is open for the 2023 Rural Outreach Center Classic Golf Tournament on Sept. 25 at the East Aurora Country Club on Girdle Road.

The 2023 ROC Classic Golf Tournament is scheduled for Sept. 25 at the East Aurora Country Club on Girdle Road, and registration is now open to enter. There are opportunities for foursomes, pairs and single golfers to enter. Registration includes 18 holes of golf, a golf cart, tastings from local bre...

08/23/2023

Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper works to restore polluted water, protect clean water, restore the health of ecosystems, connect people to water, inspire climate resiliency and contribute to economic growth and community engagement. Its work is the reason for the improvement of our region's water quality.

Several staff are residents of East Aurora.

Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper works to restore polluted water, protect clean water, restore the health of ecosystems, connect people to water, inspire climate resiliency and contribute to economic growth and community engagement. Its work is the reason for the improvement of our region's water quality...

08/22/2023

Meibohm Fine Arts' summer Vintage Salon show is made up of a variety of Meibohm’s favorite vintage pieces from Meibohm's collection. The exhibit showcases a wide selection of well-known local artists and periods and is on view through Sept. 2.

08/21/2023

East Aurora High School students Sage Ticen, Emma Renalli, Anna Brinker, Matthew Hanes, Mason Wiedeman and Isabel Hahl are recipients of the 2023 Marie West Keller Scholarship.

08/19/2023

Two new restaurants are on the horizon for Main Street in East Aurora: a European cafe with a bar and, the other, a pizzeria. The owners of both restaurants have applied for special use permits with the village and have been referred to the planning board.

Two new restaurants are on the horizon for Main Street: a bar and European cafe and the other a pizzeria. The owners of both restaurants have applied for special use permits and have been referred to the planning board.

08/18/2023

Blues great Alexis P. Suter will play at the Bluesberry Music Festival, a joint production of the West Falls Center for the Arts and the Blueberry Tree House Farm in West Falls, on Aug. 26.

08/16/2023

Due to increasing numbers of Lyme-infected deer ticks, Lyme disease has become more common than ever before, even within the backyard bounds of small towns and villages. Our new three-part series examines Lyme disease, causes, best practices for avoidance and how to handle possible infectious bites.

The first on our three-part series by Dave Barus is an essential primer on Lyme.

Due to increasing numbers of Lyme-infected deer ticks, Lyme disease has become more common than ever before, even within the backyard bounds of small towns and villages. Our new three-part series examines Lyme disease, causes, best practices for avoidance and how to handle possible infectious bites.

08/15/2023

District officials in East Aurora want to make sure that no student experiences hunger during the upcoming school year. Based on an existing backpack program in place at Parkdale Elementary and drawing off the ALICE initiative, the district is exploring ways to assist students struggling with food security.

District officials in East Aurora want to make sure that no student experiences hunger during the upcoming school year. Based on an existing backpack program in place at Parkdale Elementary and drawing off the ALICE initiative, the district is exploring ways to assist students struggling with food s...