Press Releases
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National Garden Festival Runs June 21 to Aug. 4 Buffalo’s fourth annual festival features 15 garden walks (including America’s largest), workshops, open gardens, a Buffalo-Style Garden Art Sale and more ... more |
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Empire State Games Legacy fund Issues Call for Scholarship Applications Scholarship Committee to award two $2,500 scholarships ... more |
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Panoramic Photos of Buffalo on Display at Buffalo Niagara Visitor Center Gallery Works by Joe Cascio on view through June 24 ... more |
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Visit Buffalo Niagara debuts new video for families “Buffalo Niagara: Bring the Kids!” highlights kid-friendly fun, from Niagara Falls to the Buffalo Zoo ... more |
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Visit Buffalo Niagara Presents Travel & Tourism Beacon Awards Third annual awards luncheon recognizes superior service throughout all levels of the industry, while serving as a lead-in to National Travel & Tourism Week ... more |
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National Veterans Golden Age Games Seeking Volunteers Western New York community called on to help roll out the red carpet for 850 Veterans and their families when the games take place from May 30 to June 4 ... more |
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Dozens of 2013 Events to Commemorate War of 1812 Bicentennial From tall ship visits to battle re-enactments, events will celebrate two centuries of peace in a big way ... more |
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Visit Buffalo Niagara debuts Frank Lloyd Wright video in time for Society of Architectural Historians conference Buffalo.ForRealTV episode highlights Darwin Martin House Complex and Graycliff ... more |
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Scholarships Available for BALLE Business Conference in Buffalo 25 scholarships to be awarded to Western New York residents for June 12 to 14 conference on Localism strategies for business and communities ... more |
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National Garden Festival Wins International Award Buffalo festival was named Promotion of the Year during the International Garden Tourism Awards ... more |
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New York State Amateur Hockey Association Championships Come to Northtown Center at Amherst 44 youth teams from across the state are competing March 15, 16 & 17 ... more |
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A South Buffalo Traffic Circle Gets a Landscaping Makeover 115 trees to be planted at McKinley Parkway and Dorrance Avenue as part of the National Garden Festival’s inaugural LEAF a Legacy project ... more |
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With spring just around the corner, Visit Buffalo Niagara debuts video about two unique city tours Buffalo.ForRealTV episode highlights Segway and Open-Air Autobus tours ... more |
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Women and Girls’ HIV/AIDS Conference Comes to Buffalo Buffalo Prenatal-Perinatal Network to host conference at the Adam’s Mark Hotel from March 7 to 9 ... more |
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Maritime Heritage Artwork on Display at Buffalo Niagara Visitor Center Gallery Works by John Montague on view through April 30 ... more |
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Photos of Buffalo’s Prospect Hill Neighborhood at Buffalo Niagara Visitor Center Gallery Works by local photographers on view through Feb. 28 ... more |
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BALLE Opens Registration for June 12-14 Business Conference in Buffalo Hundreds of attendees expected for BALLE’s 11th Annual Business Conference that emphasizes the ideals of Localism; Discounted registration offered to Buffalo First! members. ... more |
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Buffalo Hosts Major Convention for Athletic Trainers Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association annual meeting returns for first time since 1998 ... more |
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Major International Martial Arts Competition Comes to Buffalo Dec. 26 to 31 Super Grands World Games & Amateur Internationals brings 1,000 athletes from North America and around the world to the Adam’s Mark to compete for year-end world titles ... more |
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Leading up to the busiest travel weekend of the year, Visit Buffalo Niagara unveils new airport Visitor Center First Niagara Bank is lead sponsor; Five million passengers, many of whom are Canadian, will discover all that the region has to offer ... more |
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Buffalo's First Niagara Center Awarded 2014 NCAA Second & Third Rounds ... more |
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Bold Buffalo-Themed Lithographs on Display at Buffalo Niagara Visitor Center Gallery Works by Evan Hawkins on view through Dec. 28 ... more |
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NHL Sled Hockey Classic Comes to the Northtown Center at Amherst 14 teams from across the country to compete Nov. 9 to 11 ... more |
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Just in time for Obama vs. Romney, Visit Buffalo Niagara debuts presidential history video With the help of Teddy Roosevelt, Buffalo.ForRealTV highlights Buffalo’s connections to the highest office in the land ... more |
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Ontario Motor Coach Association Conference & Marketplace in Buffalo this Week For the first time ever, OMCA holds its event outside of Canada; Event brings 600 delegates to Buffalo ... more |
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World-Class Triathletes to Compete in Nickel City Triathlon Tomorrow USA Triathlon event to bring big-name triathlon stars – including three Olympians – to Buffalo ... more |
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Buffalo Watercolors on Display at Buffalo Niagara Visitor Center Gallery Works by Michael Killelea on view from Sept. 4 to Oct. 27 ... more |
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Shore to Shore Friendship Triathlon Cancelled Canadian roadwork would interfere with international race that was scheduled for Aug. 18 ... more |
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Seven Current Olympic Triathletes Competed in Buffalo’s Nickel City Triathlon last September Annual USA Triathlon event brings big-name stars to Buffalo, returns Sept. 15 & 16 ... more |
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Garden Walk Buffalo Photography on Display at Buffalo Niagara Visitor Center Gallery Images by Don Zinteck on view until Aug. 29 ... more |
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Visit Buffalo Niagara Debuts National Garden Festival Video Buffalo.ForRealTV highlights Buffalo’s lush garden scene ... more |
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Front Yard Contest Awards Announced People’s Choice Award, Media Award and several technical awards presented ... more |
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Empire State Games Legacy Fund Presents Scholarships Two student athletes each receive $2,500 scholarships; Officials announce that Rochester, N.Y. will host Empire State Games, July 24 to 28, 2013 ... more |
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Front yard Contest Public Voting Begins July 14 From July 14 to July 21, voting will take place with physical ballots on Crowley Avenue and online at www.nationalgardenfestival.com ... more |
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Front Yard Contest Brings Garden Makeover to Block of Yards in Buffalo's Riverside Neighborhood Professional landscapers, Master Gardeners and teams from the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy are donating their time to transform 15 front yards ... more |
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New Half Marathon to Feature Finish at Ralph Wilson Stadium 50 Yard Line Runners who registered for the postponed Rapid Running Buffalo Half Marathon will have their registration fee waived for a similar, but different, event – the “50 Yard Finish” – this Saturday, June 30, 2012 ... more |
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MEDIA ADVISORY - June 16 & 17: Lake Erie Lacrosse Showcase and Festival 2,000 athletes and coaches from the northeast U.S. and Canada will descend on Youngstown, N.Y. ... more |
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Photography of Buffalo’s Waterfront on Display at Buffalo Niagara Visitor Center Gallery “Connecting the Drops” on view from June 21 to July 21 ... more |
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Hope Chest to sponsor inaugural Hope Chest Buffalo Niagara Dragon Boat Festival in WNY ... more |
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National Garden Festival Runs June 23 to July 29 Buffalo’s 3rd annual festival features 14 garden walks, workshops, open gardens, a Buffalo-Style Garden Art Sale, a Front Yard Contest and more ... more |
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Buffalo-Niagara Falls Metro Ranked in Top 20 for Overseas Visitors to U.S. For the first time ever, region breaks into U.S. Department of Commerce’s list ... more |
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40th Annual Am-Can International Judo Challenge in Grand Island this Weekend More than 350 athletes from the U.S., Canada and other parts of the world to compete Jason Morris, five-time Olympian and 1992 Olympic silver medalist, will present a Judo clinic ... more |
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Visit Buffalo Niagara Presents Travel & Tourism Beacon Awards 2nd annual awards luncheon recognizes superior service throughout all levels of the industry, while celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week ... more |
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Rare Book Fair Comes to Buffalo Buffalo Niagara International Antiquarian Book, Paper & Ephemera Fair to run May 19 & 20 at Buffalo Niagara Convention Center ... more |
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New Airport Visitor Center announced by Visit Buffalo Niagara First Niagara Bank is Lead Sponsor Five million passengers will discover all that the region has to offer ... more |
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Visit Buffalo Niagara and Niagara Tourism & Convention Corporation Release Canadian Shopping Research Longwoods International study illuminates Buffalo Niagara’s strengths and opportunities ... more |
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Empire State Games Legacy Fun Issues Call for Scholarship Applications Scholarship Committee to award two $2,500 scholarships ... more |
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Visit Buffalo Niagara Debuts Dyngus Day Video Buffalo.ForRealTV highlights a quirky, upbeat Polish festival ... more |
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USA Hockey Tier I National Championships Come to Northtown Center at Amherst 48 youth teams from across the country are competing from March 28 to April 1 Stanley Cup will be on view today, March 28 ... more |
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Visit Buffalo Niagara Hosts Free Seminar on Conference & Family Reunion Planning ... more |
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National Garden Festival Annouces Call for Artists Inaugural Buffalo-Style Garden Art Sale to take place on June 24 ... more |
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Top Two Sled Hockey Teams in the World to Face-Off at Northtown Center at Amherst Team USA takes on Team Canada on Feb. 23, 24 and 25 ... more |
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Visit Buffalo Niagara Debuts Sportsmen's Tavern Video Buffalo.ForRealTV explores Black Rock live music hotspot ... more |
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Visit Buffalo Niagara Releases Hotel Statement Official statement for use in all media ... more |
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National Garden Festival Announces Romantic Valentine's Day Fundraiser ‘Hearts in the Gardens’ will feature hors d'oeuvres, drinks and light show at Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens ... more |
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Waterfront Photo Exhibit at the Buffalo Niagara Visitor Center Gallery Gene Witkowski's images of grain elevators and lake freighters on display from Jan. 9 to Feb. 29 ... more |
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Visit Buffalo Niagara Debuts Vidler's 5 & 10 Video Musician Nelson Starr explores all 16,000 square feet of East Aurora landmark ... more |
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Visit Buffalo Niagara Offers Holiday Shopping Package Includes hotel stay, Walden Galleria gift card, boutique shopping gift certificate & more ... more |
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Visit Buffalo Niagara Targets Canadians for the Holidays Shopping packages, contests, National Women's Show, advertising and PR used to appeal to Ontario visitors ... more |
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Toronto Star & Washington Post to Feature Buffalo Stories This Weekend Visit Buffalo Niagara's branding message is resonating with out-of-town audiences ... more |
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Visit Buffalo Niagara Debuts Buffalo Bills Tailgating Video Musician Nelson Starr explores Buffalo's colorful pre-game crowd in latest installment of Buffalo.ForRealTV ... more |
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Niagara Falls State Park 125th Anniversary Photo Exhibit at the Buffalo Niagara Visitor Center Gallery Images by the Still Film Photographers of Greater Buffalo on display from Nov. 5 to Dec. 31 ... more |
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Visit Buffalo Niagara Debuts Allentown First Fridays Video Musician Nelson Starr explores Buffalo's thriving Allentown arts scene in latest installment of Buffalo.ForRealTV ... more |
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Olympic Hopefuls to Compete in Nickel City Triathlon Tomorrow USA Triathlon event to bring big-name triathlon stars to Buffalo ... more |
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Buffalo Prepares for Influx of Conference and Convention Attendees in October More than 10,000 visitors expected ... more |
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National Spiritualist Association of Churches Convention Coming to Buffalo 119th annual convention to take place Oct. 2 to 7 ... more |
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Buffalo-Themed Selections from the Gerald Mead Collection on Display at Buffalo Niagara Visitor Center Gallery ‘Focus on Architecture: Works from the Gerald Mead Collection’ on view from Sept. 16 to Oct. 29 ... more |
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Buffalo Bisons Exhibit on Display at Buffalo Niagara Visitor Center Gallery ‘The Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame Remembers the Golden Age of Bison Baseball’ is on view through Sept. 3 ... more |
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Toronto Star Runs Story on the Perfect Weekend in Buffalo Visit Buffalo Niagara's Canadian media strategy paying off ... more |
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Major Out-Of-Town Media Coverage For Buffalo Visit Buffalo Niagara facilitated coverage ranging from the Toronto Star to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ... more |
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Empire State Games Legacy Fund Presents Inaugural Scholarships Two student athletes each receive $2,500 scholarships ... more |
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‘Buffalo.ForRealTV’ makes its debut Musician Nelson Starr explores Buffalo’s burgeoning beer scene in new video |
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National Garden Festival Runs June 24 to July 31 Buffalo’s 2nd annual festival features 14 garden walks, workshops, national speakers, a Front Yard Garden Competition and more ... more |
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Buffalo-Themed Photographs on Display at the Buffalo Niagara Visitor Center Gallery From May 19 through June 30, “Visions of Greater Buffalo,” an exhibit of Western New York-themed photographs, will be on display in the Buffalo Niagara Visitors Center Gallery, located within the Market Arcade Building at 617 Main St. in Buffalo. ... more |
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Visit Buffalo Niagara Holds National Travel & Tourism Week Celebration Inaugural Beacon Awards recognize superior service throughout all levels of industry ... more |
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Visit Buffalo Niagara Unveils New Destination Brand Identity: “Buffalo. For Real” Visit Buffalo Niagara unveiled a new brand identity for the region today. The brand positioning, “Buffalo. For Real”, was introduced at a special event at the Burchfield Penney Art Center attended by tourism, hospitality and civic leaders. ... more |
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Buffalo Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week, May 7 to 15 CVB to roll out new brand for Buffalo and introduce inaugural Beacon Awards ... more |
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Buffalo’s Second Annual National Garden Festival Opens June 24 City Offers Cultural Festivals, Concerts and Culinary Events for Summer Travelers ... more |
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Buffalo to Host USA Triathlon Events for Next 3 Years Today, USA Triathlon, Eclipse Multi-Sport and the Buffalo Niagara Sports Commission (BNSC) announced the creation of the Nickel City Triathlon (NCT), which will be a part of the six-city USA Triathlon Elite Race Series in 2011, 2012 and 2013. ... more |
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CVB & First + Main Media Release National Garden Festival Video The Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau and First + Main Media have partnered to release a new video to promote the National Garden Festival. ... more |
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USA Hockey Youth National Championship Tournament Comes to Northtown Center at Amherst Next week, hundreds of budding hockey stars will be in town, as Amherst Youth Hockey (AYH) hosts USA Hockey’s Tier II Youth 14 & Under National Championships from March 30 to April 3. ... more |
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22nd Congress for the New Urbanism Will Come to Buffalo in 2014 The Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU), the leading organization promoting walkable, mixed-use neighborhood development, sustainable communities and healthier living conditions, will hold its 22nd Congress in Buffalo in June 2014. ... more |
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2,250 Players and Coaches Expected for the 6th Annual Lake Erie Lacrosse Showcase and Festival On June 18 & 19, 75 teams from the U.S. and Canada will compete in front of 30 college coaches at Old Fort Niagara State Park ... more |
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CVB Hosts Free Seminar on Conference & Family Reunion Planning For those interested in hosting a conference, retreat or family reunion, free assistance is available from the Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB). ... more |
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Cindy Kincaide Joins Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff Marketing veteran to serve as Director of the Buffalo Ambassador Program. The Buffalo Niagara Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) welcomed Cindy Kincaide today, Feb. 28, as its new Director of the Buffalo Ambassador Program. ... more |
