Tonawanda, NY

Tonawanda, NY is a suburban city north of Buffalo and home to around 15,000 people. It was established as a post-revolutionary War settlement in 1808.

Tonawanda is home to the annual Canal Fest of the “Tonawandas,” a week-long celebration that is the largest of its kind. It is celebrated in conjunction with the town of North Tonawanda.

It is also home to Gateway Harbor, a public park that runs along the Erie Canal and regularly features free concerts.

The Tonawanda Kardex Lumbermen were a professional football team from 1916 - 1921. The team played one game in the NFL.

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Tonawanda Quick Facts

Population: 14,750 (2019)

Zip Code: 14150

Area Code: 716

Are Cuban Cigars The Most Unique Appetizer In Western New York?

This appetizer made up of pickles, pulled pork, Swiss cheese, ham, and applewood smoked bacon is like nothing we've ever tried before.

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City of Tonawanda Having Trouble With Juneteenth Holiday

While most places in the Empire State is giving due honor to America's newest holiday, one municipality is having some issues with what to do.

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Massive + Brand New Water Park Opened in Western New York

This is an extremely well built, impressive water park that you can even rent for birthday parties this summer in Western New York! They call it a splash pad, but because it has slides and other attractions, it is certainly not like your local water splash pad that you are used to. It is the largest one that is now available in Western New York.

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Western New Yorkers Will Soon Have Another Water Park To Play At

As the temps in the Buffalo northtowns start to warm up, folks in the 716 will have a new place to go cool off.

Ed Nice

Town Of Tonawanda Police Adds Adorable New Member

The Town of Tonawanda just added a new member to their police force, and she's going to become very popular there.

Brett Alan

Are Police Ticket Quotas A Real Thing in New York?

Police agencies say they do it, but people complain about them all the time.

Ed Nice

A Massive Festival is Being Cut Back in New York

It's one of New York State's favorite festivals, but it's being cut back in 2025.

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Sudden Closure of Tonawanda Rubber Plant

All 1,550 employees at the Sumitomo Rubber factory in Tonawanda arrived for work Thursday morning to find their jobs had been eliminated, without any warning or discussion.

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Tire Manufacturer Announces Closure In Tonawanda, New York

Sumitomo Rubber USA has announced the closure of its tire manufacturing plant in Tonawanda today.

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Should City Parks Be Available To Buffalo Residents Only?

Most of the suburbs around Buffalo reserve their parks to their residents only and prohibit others from using them, should the City of Buffalo of the same thing?

Ed Nice