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The Lumber City’s Ukrainian population has played an important role in the community’s history since the late 19th century.

Jack Dempsey vs. Al Capone: Olean’s 1926 “Little Chicago” Confrontation

Did Olean’s police chief Jack Dempsey actually arrest Al Capone? We take a look at the theories and evidence.

Falling for Mary Alice: A Parachute Wedding

The parachute that saved pilot Charles Stanley’s life served a second purpose upon his return home.

The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 20 Years Later

Twenty years ago, the former Niagara Falls High School was given new life as a regional center for the arts.

How Western New York’s Only National Historic Site Came To Be

The interest in the place where TR’s presidency began ultimately led to the preservation of the Wilcox Mansion.

Western New York’s Largest Religious Event: The 1947 Eucharistic Congress

The events of the Buffalo Centennial Eucharistic Congress of 1947 drew over 500,000 people, making it the largest religious event held in Western New York.

Old Photo Album: Celebrando la herencia hispana en el Oeste de Nueva York

The Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York shares images, past and present, of our region's rich Hispanic culture.

An Apostle of Charity and Father of the Fatherless: Venerable Nelson Baker

The centennial of Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica provides an opportunity to examine the life of Father Nelson Baker.

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