Fri, Mar 14th 2025 04:55 pm
Government officials and community partners will join FeedMore WNY to deliver nutritious meals to older adults and neighbors who are homebound during FeedMore WNY's "March for Meals" week, March 17-21. The weeklong event is part of a national campaign to spread awareness about the vital role Meals on Wheels programs play in maintaining the health and independence of our older community members.
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Fri, Mar 14th 2025 04:55 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Greenway Fund Standing Committee announced seven new awards totaling approximately $2.1 million for beautification and improvement projects along the Buffalo and Erie County portion of the Greenway.
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Fri, Mar 14th 2025 11:00 am
One Stop Car Wash is gearing up for a grand opening on Grand Island.
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Fri, Mar 14th 2025 11:00 am
An update on the Grand Island Plaza.
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Fri, Mar 14th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for March 14, 2025
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Thu, Mar 13th 2025 01:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $20 million will be made available for a new Municipal Parks and Recreation (MPR) Grant program to fund the development and improvement of municipal parks and recreation sites statewide for the public to enjoy. Funding for this program is provided by the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act.
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Thu, Mar 13th 2025 11:05 am
The Erie County Sheriff's Office is a vast organization that provides police services to over half of the county, operates two jails and manages the health care of about 800 incarcerated individuals each day.
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Thu, Mar 13th 2025 11:00 am
"Healthy Heart Night" is an annual event at Kaegebein Elementary School that is about "having the community come together," said Principal Dave Janicki-Howe. He said the thing that he enjoyed most about the event, which occurred Feb. 6, was "Having all of the parents and all of the kids have fun. I think this is what it's all about."
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Wed, Mar 12th 2025 09:55 pm
The Salvation Army of Buffalo broke ground today on phase I of the "Hope on Main" project.
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Wed, Mar 12th 2025 09:55 pm
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced an 18-year-old male from Buffalo was sentenced yesterday afternoon before Buffalo City Court Judge Tiffany R. Perry to a one-year conditional discharge. As conditions of his sentence, the defendant must complete 60 hours of community service and continue with counseling.
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Mon, Mar 10th 2025 05:15 pm
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. board of directors met Monday and authorized ECHDC to enter into a contract with The Cedar Bus Co. for a free shuttle service at Canalside starting Memorial Day weekend.
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Mon, Mar 10th 2025 04:40 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office is a vast organization that provides police services to over half of the county, operates two jails and manages the health care of about 800 incarcerated individuals each day.
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Fri, Mar 7th 2025 11:00 am
Grand Islanders will have a new quarterly water meter fee of $17 added to their water bill, effective April 1.
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Fri, Mar 7th 2025 11:00 am
The intersection of Broadway and South State Parkway, where a fatal accident occurred last Sept. 11, will have increased traffic safety measures as a result of a state study.
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Fri, Mar 7th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for March 7, 2025
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Wed, Mar 5th 2025 07:05 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens announced its new "Butterfly Experience" will open this summer, from June 7 to Aug. 3. Hundreds of live butterflies will take flight in their newly renovated tropical orchard. The live butterfly exhibit will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Wed, Mar 5th 2025 09:50 am
HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving to benefit Appeal in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the "Fund for the Faith," is Wednesday, March 19, across Western New York.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2025 06:05 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging New Yorkers to help do their part to prevent conflicts between people and coyotes.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2025 11:00 am
Principal Hillary Kretz-Harvey of Grand Island High School and assistant principals Jaime Peld and Adam Hernandez announced the Viking Values Students of the Month for February.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2025 11:00 am
When Allison and Rob Graber decided to downsize from a home in North Tonawanda to a townhouse on Grand Island, they also decided to bring a whole new look to their new environment.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2025 11:00 am
Dennis and Nicholas Bauman see contradictions in what the Town of Grand Island says, and what it does, while they face a June 1 eviction from their 25-acre Back Hills Farm at 951 Whitehaven Road, where they raise sheep and chickens.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2025 11:00 am
A variety of taste treats, bingo, prizes and the possibility of a special guest are in store for visitors at St. Timothy Lutheran Church's second annual chili cookoff, scheduled for 4-6 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at the church, 1453 Staley Road. Judging will occur from 6-6:30 p.m.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Feb. 28, 2025
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Thu, Feb 27th 2025 03:05 pm
Dennis and Nicholas Bauman are fighting to keep their 25-acre Back Hills Farm in business at 951 Whitehaven Road, where they raise sheep, goats and chickens.
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Thu, Feb 27th 2025 02:45 pm
The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning has announced a program to promote energy savings and renewable energy for our residents through Community Solar.
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Thu, Feb 27th 2025 02:45 pm
Following a national professional search process, Julie R. Berrigan, MS, was named executive director of the ECMC Foundation.
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Wed, Feb 26th 2025 06:45 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz announced his appointment of Sarah A. Bonk, LMSW, to the position of commissioner of mental health for Erie County.
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Tue, Feb 25th 2025 02:50 pm
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the No. 1 killer of women, yet women remain underdiagnosed and undertreated. Women also experience unique life stages, like pregnancy and menopause, that increase their risk of heart disease and stroke.
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Tue, Feb 25th 2025 02:35 pm
The American Red Cross of Western New York is helping to bridge access to health care for blood donors by providing free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for diabetes and prediabetes, on all successful blood, platelet and plasma donations in March.
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Fri, Feb 21st 2025 11:50 am
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns has unveiled a new approach aimed at enhancing customer experience and reducing the time standing in line at the DMV. Beginning Feb. 24, individuals with appointments at their local auto bureau branch will be welcomed into an exclusive "DMV Express Lane," ensuring a more efficient and hassle-free visit.
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Fri, Feb 21st 2025 11:25 am
National news headlines are using phrases like "worst flu season in decades" and "everyone is sick this winter." When it comes to avoiding days and weeks of aches, fever, chills and general misery, a flu vaccine and common-sense precautions will go a long way toward avoiding illness.
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Fri, Feb 21st 2025 11:25 am
This March, the Erie County Cancer Services Program (CSP) is partnering with 12 Tops Friendly Markets to provide free FIT kits for National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
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Fri, Feb 21st 2025 11:00 am
Principal Hillary Kretz-Harvey and assistant principals Jaime Peld and Adam Hernandez of Grand Island High School announced the Viking Values Students of the Month for January.
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Fri, Feb 21st 2025 11:00 am
The Grand Island Nature Alliance is now offering a program for homeowners to encourage them to see their gardens as a native habitat for pollinators and other indigenous species of plants and animal, said GINA member Michelle Lockett.
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Fri, Feb 21st 2025 11:00 am
A dozen local artists are bringing some color and verve to Western New York's winter landscape with the Island Art Exhibit this coming week.
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Fri, Feb 21st 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Feb. 21, 2025
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Thu, Feb 20th 2025 03:40 pm
The Erie County Department of Public Works' Highways Division continues to invest in new snow-fighting equipment to combat Erie County winters - and today, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz joined Commissioner of Public Works William Geary to review the newest additions to the county's snow-fighting fleet.
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Thu, Feb 20th 2025 01:55 pm
BestSelf Behavioral Health, in collaboration with the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and the Buffalo Police Department, has launched a groundbreaking initiative to support runaway youth in Erie County.
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Wed, Feb 19th 2025 11:00 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz today issued the following statement pursuant to Gov. Kathy Hochul's announcement that $32.6 million has been awarded to improve seven locations under the Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York ("FAST NY") grant program, administered by Empire State Development.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2025 11:55 am
Maguire Automotive Group recently completed the sale of its Hyundai of Grand Island franchise to Niagara Hyundai, a division of Joe Cecconi's Chrysler Complex of Niagara Falls.
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