Andrew Nixon, CCVB president and CEO, presents the inaugural Chautauqua County Tourism Industry Representative of the Year award to David Briska of the Dunkirk Lighthouse & Veterans Park Museum.

DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WKBW-TV) — Dave Briska knows so much about the Dunkirk Lighthouse it earned him the nickname "Lighthouse Dave". He says just don't call him "Dunkirk Dave because that's the groundhog".

Memorial Day 2026 arrives as Western New York prepares for a summer of U.S. 250th commemorations, with local events already hinting at the year’s patriotic and cultural highlights. From the historic ...

DUNKIRK, N.Y. — Along Lake Erie in northern Chautauqua County, a gorgeous site on a bluff provides fantastic views and an informative trip in Western New York's past. The Dunkirk Lighthouse has ...

DUNKIRK — While last year wasn’t a normal year for the Dunkirk Lighthouse, administrator David Briska said things have returned to some normalcy in 2021. The lighthouse has been open since May 1, and ...

The United States is approaching its 250th birthday, and Western New York is answering the call with a robust slate of commemorative events. This Memorial Day weekend, the focus shifts from general ...

DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Each Fall, the Dunkirk Historical Lighthouse offers ghost tours, for those brave enough to stop in. While the lighthouse is the main attraction, there is much more to see on ...

Emergency responders rescued a swimmer in distress in Lake Erie and hoisted him up the cliffs near the Dunkirk lighthouse Sunday afternoon, the Dunkirk Fire Department reported. Police and fire ...

A retired teacher, Dave has been giving tours of the old but still operational lighthouse for ten years. He says that in recent years people want to know about the ghosts reported here. New Release: ...