Fri, Aug 20th 2021 07:00 am
With marijuana being recently legalized in New York for recreational use, many towns across the state are preparing for an influx of burgeoning businesses ready to sell the product. However, the Town of Niagara will not be one of those towns - at least not initially.
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Tue, Aug 17th 2021 04:25 pm
Niagara County Community College will partner with the Niagara County Department of Health to offer two coronavirus vaccine clinics that will be open to the public. All eligible individuals 18 years and older may register for a time.
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Mon, Aug 16th 2021 02:50 pm
Empower has again been awarded Quality Assurances Accreditation from CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership. The notable achievement indicates Empower has developed strong organizational systems and practices that positively impact the lives of people with disabilities.
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Sat, Aug 14th 2021 11:50 am
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Aug. 13, 2021
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Fri, Aug 13th 2021 11:15 am
On Saturday, Aug. 8, a crowd of residents, including current and former military personnel and their families, joined local and state officials on a beautiful, sunny afternoon for a dedication ceremony for the Wheatfield Veterans Memorial.
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Thu, Aug 12th 2021 07:45 pm
The Niagara County Traffic Safety Board is charged with promoting and overseeing traffic safety throughout Niagara County. This coalition includes members of law enforcement, local and county public works departments, and Niagara County legislators. The goal is to ensure the safety of residents and visitors as they travel throughout Niagara County.
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Wed, Aug 11th 2021 04:00 pm
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Aug. 6, 2021
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Tue, Aug 10th 2021 12:15 pm
Mayor Robert Restaino announced the Niagara Falls Police Department, in conjunction with the Niagara County Sheriff's Office and the New York State Police, will conduct an ongoing aggressive driving campaign in the City of Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Aug 10th 2021 12:10 pm
The PBA of New York State announced members from the New York State Park Police partnered with the Niagara Falls Fire Department on the afternoon of Sunday, Aug. 8, to rescue an injured hiker from the Vanderbilt Stairs area of Whirlpool State Park.
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Tue, Aug 10th 2021 12:10 pm
This summer, Northwest Bank is assisting the History Center in promoting its children's programs. As an incentive for parents to enroll their children, Northwest Bank is sponsoring special sign-up times that include a goodie bag for each child registered and paid for that during the promotion. Payment can be made with a History Center representative at the bank by cash or check during the designated times.
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Fri, Aug 6th 2021 03:00 pm
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation is taking public commentary on a proposed remedy to address contamination related to the 4435-4435 Military Road brownfield site, No. C932174, also known as the former Military Road School in the Town of Niagara.
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Mon, Aug 2nd 2021 06:10 pm
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA, has partnered with Niagara WorkSource One to host a free job fair on Wednesday, Aug. 4. Interested job-seekers are encouraged to come to the shopping center, located at 1900 Military Road, between the hours of 1-3 p.m. to learn more about the available career opportunities.
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Mon, Aug 2nd 2021 06:10 pm
Niagara County Legislature Majority Leader Randy Bradt on Monday warned residents of a scam that involves receiving a purported phone from Niagara County telling residents there has been a security breach in county government and asking them to verify personal information.
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Fri, Jul 30th 2021 09:10 am
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for July 30, 2021
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Fri, Jul 30th 2021 07:00 am
Crumbling brickwork, failing roofs, leaking windows, unsecure doors - three Native American schools in New York state, three disturbingly similar stories.
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Thu, Jul 29th 2021 07:05 pm
At its reorganization meeting on July 1, the Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education held a swearing-in ceremony for newly elected officers and board members.
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Thu, Jul 29th 2021 06:45 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health Environmental Division is part of a collaborative effort to prevent the spread of rabies in the Western New York region through dissemination of oral rabies vaccine (ORV).
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Thu, Jul 29th 2021 06:35 pm
North Tonawanda's Painters Plus is accepting applications for its 11th annual Project HOPE (Helping Others Paint Exteriors), which awards a free exterior home paint job to a selected applicant in need.
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Tue, Jul 27th 2021 02:00 pm
The City of Niagara Falls announced National Grid will perform work on the Stephenson Avenue substation between 74th and 75th streets. As a result, Stephenson Avenue in this area will be closed on the following dates and times:
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Mon, Jul 26th 2021 03:05 pm
A total of 629 students were recently recognized for their outstanding academic achievements for the spring semester at Niagara County Community College. Both full-time and part-time students were honored for their scholastic successes by being named to either the dean's list or the part-time honors list.
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Mon, Jul 26th 2021 03:05 pm
Niagara Wheatfield High School announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the fourth marking period of the 2020-21 academic year.
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Mon, Jul 26th 2021 12:05 pm
Our Town of Wheatfield Lions have been practicing the root meaning of our motto - "We Serve." Our main service areas include: blind, diabetics, hunger, environment, disaster relief, humanitarian care, and children's cancer.
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Mon, Jul 26th 2021 11:40 am
The Niagara County Department of Health is providing a breastfeeding and baby-changing station at the Niagara County Fair again this year.
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Fri, Jul 23rd 2021 05:20 pm
Ten Lives Club has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the East Hill Foundation to help save more cats in Western New York. The grant is part of the Save the Cats Project and will allow the rescue to purchase a new feline serenity suite, a flat-top surgery table and an autoclave.
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Fri, Jul 23rd 2021 05:15 pm
On Thursday, New York State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt and Assembly members Angelo Morinello and Mike Norris sent a letter requesting immediate coordination between the New York State Office of Emergency Management (SEMO), the cities of Lockport and Niagara Falls, and Niagara County, regarding flash flooding that occurred July 20. Severe rainstorms caused a significant amount of damage throughout those areas.
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Fri, Jul 23rd 2021 04:35 pm
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for July 23, 2021
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Fri, Jul 23rd 2021 11:00 am
On Wednesday, the New York State Department of Transportation held a public hearing at the Wheatfield Community Center to outline a proposed $5.7 million project meant to make some historically dangerous spots along Niagara Falls Boulevard safer.
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Fri, Jul 23rd 2021 10:00 am
Wheatfield Veterans Memorial Inc. invites all current and former military men and women, their families, and all Wheatfield residents to the dedication of the Wheatfield Veterans Memorial, located at the Wheatfield Town Hall Campus, 2800 Church Road. An event is set for 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7 (recognized as Purple Heart Observance Day in Niagara County). It is expected to last an hour and will feature:
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Thu, Jul 22nd 2021 09:15 am
In response to the state of emergency issued by Niagara County regarding the heavy rainstorms experienced on Tuesday, July 20, the City of Niagara Falls is asking residents and homeowners who have experienced damage as a result of these rains to their homes contact the city to report this information. Individuals looking to provide detailed information about damage need to do so no later than 4 p.m. this Friday, July 23.
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Thu, Jul 22nd 2021 09:10 am
Niagara County Emergency Service Director Jonathan Schultz announced the release of a new smartphone application called Prepare Niagara. This app will serve as a new way for the agency to connect with Niagara County residents and visitors, providing information quickly and efficiently to anyone with a smartphone.
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Thu, Jul 22nd 2021 09:10 am
On July 20, at approximately 7:20 p.m., the Niagara Falls Police Crash Management Unit responded to the 600 block of 16th Street to investigate a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian.
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Wed, Jul 21st 2021 02:55 pm
Niagara County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced inmate visitations will resume at the Niagara County Correctional Facility beginning Tuesday, July 27. Visitation had been halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the safety of the correctional facility employees and residents.
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Wed, Jul 21st 2021 08:25 am
Heavy rains and flash floods forced Niagara County leaders to take drastic measures on Tuesday night.
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Tue, Jul 20th 2021 09:40 pm
A state of emergency, including a travel ban, has been declared in Niagara County by Legislature Chairwoman Rebecca Wydysh, Director of Emergency Management Jonathon Schultz and Sheriff Michael Filicetti. The travel ban is in effect until further notice. Only emergency travel is allowed.
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Fri, Jul 16th 2021 07:25 pm
On July 21, the New York State Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing at the Wheatfield Community Center (2790 Church Road) related to the improvements proposed by the DOT for a pair of "dangerous" intersections along Niagara Falls Boulevard at Ward and Witmer roads. The hearing will run from 4-6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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Fri, Jul 16th 2021 07:20 pm
On Monday, the Town of Wheatfield held a public hearing regarding proposed changes to its laws related to solar farms and energy systems.
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Fri, Jul 16th 2021 07:20 pm
The United States Air Force Reserve 914th Air Refueling Wing at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station issued the following statement Friday:
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Fri, Jul 16th 2021 10:30 am
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for July 16, 2021
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Fri, Jul 16th 2021 09:45 am
The Niagara County Department of Health will collaborate with various community partners to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations at events this summer.
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Thu, Jul 15th 2021 07:00 pm
A civilian member of the 914th Air Refueling Wing recently was recognized by Air Force leadership for bravery.
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