Mon, Dec 6th 2021 10:45 am
Niagara County Legislator Rich Andres, chairman of the Economic Development Committee, on Monday announced applications are now available for Niagara County's COVID Relief for Small Business Grant program. Niagara County was awarded $1 million in state Community Development Block Grant CARES Act funding for the program, which will be administered by the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency.
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Mon, Dec 6th 2021 10:45 am
Niagara University's Levesque Institute for Civic Engagement and its College of Education have teamed up with Old Falls Street USA to transform the three-block entertainment district into "Candy Cane Story Lane." For the month of December, children and their families can take a self-guided stroll along the path to read Gregg and Evan Spiridellis' charming story "Are You Grumpy Santa?" On Saturdays, those who answer questions about the story will receive a free treat courtesy of Bryce's Snack Trailer.
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Sat, Dec 4th 2021 11:35 am
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Dec. 3, 2021
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2021 04:40 pm
As Western New York continues to experience a rise in the number of positive cases of COVID-19, Seneca Gaming Corp. and Niagara County are teaming together to make vaccines easily accessible for area residents.
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2021 12:40 pm
The Auxiliary of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will once again place a "Lighting with Love" tree in the upper lobby of the hospital. Each ornament represents a gift in memory or in honor of a friend or loved one.
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2021 10:25 am
Congressman Brian Higgins announced a $482,172 American Rescue Plan grant for the Seneca Nation of Indians. Awarded through the Department of Education and funded by the American Indian Resilience in Education program, the grant supports education and cultural literacy programs.
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2021 07:00 am
John and Kate White and the "Rockin' With Santa" committee seek donations of new, unwrapped toys for youth up to the age of 16. Through Dec. 8, find barrel drop-off locations at the TNT city halls, the Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas, Tc Wheeler's Pizzeria & Sports Bar, Fast Teddy's Restaurant, Jamie's Ice Cream and the Royal Family Restaurant.
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2021 07:00 am
The North Tonawanda History Museum invites the public to meet author Rick Falkowski, who will discuss his newest book, "Profiles, Volume II - Historic and Influential People of Western NY of the early 1900's."
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2021 07:00 am
KeyBank invites the community to the Niagara SPCA's annual "Howl-iday Party," taking place from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Volare Lodge, 56th and Kies streets, in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Dec 3rd 2021 07:00 am
The Sanborn Museum and the Sanborn Business Association invite visitors to experience the holiday season at the museum complex, located at 2660 Saunders Settlement Road in Lewiston.
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Thu, Dec 2nd 2021 08:40 am
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will host a public information meeting from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, pertaining to a proposed highway safety improvement project scheduled to begin next fall on U.S. Route 62, Walnut and Ferry avenues, in the City of Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Dec 1st 2021 06:05 pm
The Kenan Center's "Jazz at the Taylor Holiday Edition" is back in person on the Taylor Theater stage this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The Mark Filsinger Quintet' will perform "Tidings of Comfort and Jazz," playing holiday favorites including "The Christmas Song," "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve," and selections from "The Nutcracker Suite."
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Wed, Dec 1st 2021 03:45 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health issued the following weekly update on positive COVID-19 cases in Niagara County from Nov. 25 through Dec. 1.
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Wed, Dec 1st 2021 12:40 pm
Niagara County Manager Richard Updegrove said the county was awarded $343,975.34 from the county's participation in the New York State County-Wide Shared Services Initiative. The CWSSI was created to generate savings by encouraging creative efforts at collaboration by local governments across the state.
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Tue, Nov 30th 2021 05:05 pm
Catholic Health broke ground Tuesday on the new Lockport Memorial Hospital, which will become an eastern campus of Mount St. Mary's Hospital. Located off South Transit Road, between Shimer and Ruhlmann roads, the new hospital will be built on a large portion of Hall's Apple Farm, an area landmark that will maintain its longstanding market.
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Tue, Nov 30th 2021 03:20 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has revised its visitation policy in order to better protect and maintain the health and safety of hospital patients, visitors and staff.
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Tue, Nov 30th 2021 09:35 am
As a result of the surge in COVID-19 cases that has placed significant pressure on hospital capacity across the region, non-coronavirus patients in Catholic Health hospitals will be limited to one visitor at a time during reduced hours as of Wednesday, Dec. 1.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2021 04:05 pm
Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Becky Wydysh on Monday announced Commissioner of Economic Development Michael Casale was appointed to the New York State Farmland Protection Working Group (FPWG). He was one of 18 members of the FPWG announced by state Agricultural Commissioner Richard Ball.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2021 03:20 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has named Mojdeh S. Kappus, M.D., as chief of its department of bariatrics. The appointment was announced by Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Vijay Bojedla, M.D.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2021 01:45 pm
On Sunday, the Niagara Falls Police Department Crash Management Unit was called to the intersection of Hyde Park Boulevard and Ferry Avenue for a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m.
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Fri, Nov 26th 2021 09:00 am
When the Greater Niagara Ballet Company stages "The Nutcracker" for a 54th year, it will be without founder, artistic director and show choreographer Beverley Feder. A cultural icon and Fellow of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, Feder said she hopes to return in the future.
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Fri, Nov 26th 2021 07:05 am
"Gingerbread Wonderland" will return to the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) this December, with both in-person and take-home fun for families.
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Fri, Nov 26th 2021 07:00 am
Scott's Furniture, located at 4419 Military Road, has been purchased by Larry Bryer, owner of Bear Bottom Wholesale of Lockport. Bryer said he has been keeping an eye out for a second location and, when he came across Scott Furniture, it was just what he was looking for.
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Fri, Nov 26th 2021 07:00 am
All across the media spectrum, reports show that Americans are most concerned about current economic conditions. There is a great feeling of unease as the pandemic lingers on and a rise in inflation, the likes of which we have not seen in a generation or more, drives up costs on families. I can't tell you how many conversations I have had of late about how much people paid for a gallon of gas.
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Fri, Nov 26th 2021 07:00 am
If you're one of the countless people who shop small, then you know a lot of aggravation can be avoided by patronizing locally owned merchants.
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Fri, Nov 26th 2021 06:55 am
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, representatives of area beverage collection organizations gathered last week in Wilson to present their annual monetary donations to officials of local food pantries.
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Wed, Nov 24th 2021 08:40 pm
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Nov. 26, 2021
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Wed, Nov 24th 2021 07:10 pm
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Nov. 19, 2021
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Wed, Nov 24th 2021 06:30 pm
Deposits for Food (D4F) recently made its annual holiday donations to four Niagara County food pantries - just in time for the holidays. Checks totaling $3,000 were presented to Community Missions, and Heart, Love & Soul of Niagara Falls on Wednesday by D4F founder Angelo Sarkees. Checks were previously given to Wilson Food Pantry and Care-N-Share Pantry of Ransomville.
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Wed, Nov 24th 2021 06:30 pm
Niagara County Chairwoman Becky Wydysh released the following statement Wednesday in Response to Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz.
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Wed, Nov 24th 2021 05:15 pm
Members of the Niagara River Green Commission Host Communities Standing Committee met last week for a brief session, where approvals were made for projects in the Town of Lewiston and the City of North Tonawanda.
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Wed, Nov 24th 2021 11:50 am
The resort will host its annual holiday tree-lighting celebration on Thursday, Dec. 2, starting at 5 p.m. on the casino said of the resort. Santa Claus will be on the scene, and he will have plenty of special helpers, including Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly, Sabretooth, Billy Buffalo and Rex (Buffalo Bandits' mascot).
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Tue, Nov 23rd 2021 05:40 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Niagara River Greenway Standing Committee has canceled its next meeting (Wednesday, Dec. 1) due to lack of business.
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Tue, Nov 23rd 2021 12:25 pm
The Niagara Wheatfield Board of Education meeting to be held Dec. 15 will begin at 6 p.m. with an anticipated executive session. The public meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. in the High School Adult Learning Center, 2292 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn.
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Tue, Nov 23rd 2021 12:25 pm
A resolution was approved by the Niagara County Community College board of trustees on Tuesday, Nov. 16, recognizing the Friday prior to Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day.
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Mon, Nov 22nd 2021 12:40 pm
After a two-year pause for building restoration, a much-loved holiday tradition will return to Lockport on Dec. 2 when the historic Col. William Bond House becomes the setting for "Winterfest Evening." The first brick house built in Lockport (circa 1823), the Bond House will be decorated for the holidays in 19th Century fashion.
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Mon, Nov 22nd 2021 12:00 pm
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA will start the holiday shopping season with its anticipated Black Friday celebration on Nov. 26.
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Fri, Nov 19th 2021 05:40 pm
Lockport Main Street invites the community to a free and indoor holiday market of local vendors and makers with unique views of the Erie Canal. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruises building, 210 Market St.
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Fri, Nov 19th 2021 10:20 am
The Niagara Falls Community Lions, founded more than 18 months ago, celebrated its charter night at the Niagara Riverside Resort earlier this month. During the event, the club was presented with its official charter certificate, which was signed by all its membership in attendance.
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Fri, Nov 19th 2021 10:00 am
The holidays are quickly approaching, which means it is officially the giving season. Community Missions of Niagara Frontier is welcoming donations and volunteers as it prepares for its annual celebration of #GivingTuesday.
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