Fri, Mar 13th 2026 07:10 am
Town of Grand Island Supervisor Peter Marston recently gave some succinct and timely answers to those questions.
|
Fri, Mar 13th 2026 07:00 am
The Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island received two donations on March 3 at the Grand Island Cultural Center, 2100 Baseline Road. The Service and Mercy Alliance, a mosque located at 1822 Huth Road, presented the Neighbors Foundation with a $1,000 donation, while BelleIsle Entertainment and the Parish Players offered a $500 donation.
|
Fri, Mar 13th 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for March 13, 2026
|
Thu, Mar 12th 2026 05:35 pm
Mayor Sean Ryan has sent a letter to the New York State Department of Transportation requesting the City of Buffalo be designated as the lead agency for the next phase of the Scajaquada corridor project.
|
Fri, Mar 6th 2026 07:05 am
The Grand Island Town Board, at its Monday night meeting, approved a bid not to exceed $40,000 to upgrade the electrical service to the Town Commons area.
|
Fri, Mar 6th 2026 07:00 am
The Town of Grand Island is open to working with the Seneca Nation, following word that the Nation won tax-free status for the 207-acre parcel on Long Road that it gained from Acquest Development for $1.
|
Fri, Mar 6th 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for March 6, 2026
|
Thu, Mar 5th 2026 05:30 pm
Crisis Services announced it has received a $245,000 grant from the Patrick P. Lee Foundation to expand its mobile outreach program. This investment will significantly increase staffing capacity and strengthen the internal infrastructure necessary to meet growing community demand for behavioral health crisis response.
|
Wed, Mar 4th 2026 07:40 pm
Erie County, in partnership with the Western NY Stormwater Coalition, is once again offering rain barrels and compost bins to encourage households to reduce their environmental footprint through water conservation and reducing fertilizer use.
|
Wed, Mar 4th 2026 07:40 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and the Erie County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services unveiled the new, updated version of the "ReadyErie" app, which can now be downloaded for free through the iOS App Store and Google Play.
|
Tue, Mar 3rd 2026 01:05 pm
HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving to benefit Appeal 2026 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the "Fund for the Faith," is Wednesday, March 18.
|
Mon, Mar 2nd 2026 05:10 pm
New York State Industries for the Disabled Inc. has presented its member agency, The Arc Erie County New York, with a check in the amount of nearly $20,000, which matches the organization's own investment. The combined $40,000 was used to purchase a new vehicle and equipment, enabling the organization to expand service routes and secure new clients through contracted janitorial services to Erie County Senior Services.
|
Fri, Feb 27th 2026 07:05 am
A new venture in Sandy Beach has people lining up on Saturdays for locally sourced baked goods.
|
Fri, Feb 27th 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Feb. 27, 2026
|
Thu, Feb 26th 2026 02:00 pm
The Seneca Nation's future presence on Grand Island took a significant step forward with a key approval from the U.S. Department of Interior.
|
Mon, Feb 23rd 2026 05:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced nearly $21 million to support SNUG street outreach programs, an evidence-based violence prevention initiative that works to reduce gun violence and save lives in 14 communities across New York.
|
Mon, Feb 23rd 2026 03:05 pm
Mark S. Zimmerman of Hawthorne, Florida (formerly of Grand Island), passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 7, 2026.
|
Mon, Feb 23rd 2026 03:05 pm
March 1 marks the start of Women's History Month, a time during which our nation honors the accomplishments and historical contributions of women, while drawing attention to the challenges they still face.
|
Fri, Feb 20th 2026 06:55 am
Veronica Connor Middle School teacher Jamie Mancuso-Dulak has focused on both creativity and technology in instructing her students.
|
Fri, Feb 20th 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Feb. 20, 2026
|
Mon, Feb 16th 2026 06:15 pm
If you worked at all last year, you may be leaving money on the table. Federal and state tax credits, especially the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), help low- to moderate-income workers and families get a tax break. Claiming the credit can reduce the tax you owe and may also give you a larger refund to make sure you get every dollar you deserve.
|
Fri, Feb 13th 2026 08:10 am
Once again, the artistic achievements of Grand Island's artist community will be celebrated in a show at the Buffalo Launch Club.
|
Fri, Feb 13th 2026 08:05 am
Relay For Life's crockpot cookoff is set to occur from 6-8 p.m. March 3, at Mallwitz's Island Lanes, 1887 Whitehaven Road.
|
Fri, Feb 13th 2026 07:05 am
Two Grand Island High School students were recognized for their achievements while serving as cadets at the Jan. 18 Grand Island Fire Co. installation dinner. Kieran Meisel, a senior in the high school, was honored with the cadet training award, and Brayden Walden, a junior, was honored as cadet of the year.
|
Fri, Feb 13th 2026 07:00 am
The Sandy Beach Yacht Club held its new year's reception on Jan. 3, installing officers for 2026. Shown are Commodore William Sargent II, Vice Commodore Nicholas Hare, Rear Commodore Grant Farmer, and Fleet Capt. Past Commodore Italo Baldassarre.
|
Thu, Feb 12th 2026 06:00 pm
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Feb. 13, 2026
|
Tue, Feb 10th 2026 08:00 am
On Monday, Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns and Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski announced the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is preparing over the long Presidents Day weekend to launch the first phase of a new, modernized technology system designed to improve customer service and streamline operations for both residents and staff.
|
Fri, Feb 6th 2026 04:50 pm
"At the direction of Gov. Hochul, the New York State Department of Transportation has installed a portable variable-message sign (PVMS) at the Porter Avenue roundabout in the City of Buffalo, in advance of the Peace Bridge, to help alert and reduce the number of drivers who may unintentionally approach the Peace Bridge Plaza."
|
Fri, Feb 6th 2026 08:00 am
Lisa James Nowicki wants the Tops shopping experience to be top-notch for her fellow Grand Islanders. She's the new store manager for Tops Friendly Markets at 2140 Grand Island Blvd., and she has the community at heart.
|
Fri, Feb 6th 2026 08:00 am
When the stormy, snow-filled winds of winter hit the area and temperatures plunged into single digits, Grand Island's Highway Department was ready.
|
Fri, Feb 6th 2026 08:00 am
This is an excellent question and one I'm asked frequently by both home buyers and home sellers. These three terms sound interchangeable, but they serve very different purposes - and confusing them can lead to unrealistic expectations, frustration, or poor decision-making during a real estate transaction.
|
Fri, Feb 6th 2026 07:00 am
A Town Board Q&A about the sequencing of a draft law involving the State Environmental Quality Review Act may just rival the question, "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?" Or in Grand Island's case, which comes first, the draft law or the site plan - for a battery storage facility?
|
Fri, Feb 6th 2026 06:55 am
Birthday boxes were special treats that were part of this year's collection of food that students and staff from the Grand Island Central School District offered to the community.
|
Fri, Feb 6th 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Feb. 6, 2026
|
Thu, Feb 5th 2026 06:55 pm
Following an extensive seven-month search by its board of trustees, Catholic Charities of Buffalo has named Tony DeSimone as the organization's new president and CEO, effective March 2. DeSimone succeeds Deacon Steve Schumer, who retired at the end of 2025 after serving six years in the role.
|
Thu, Feb 5th 2026 07:45 am
This March, the Erie County Cancer Services Program (CSP) is partnering with Tops Friendly Markets to provide free FIT kits for National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
|
Wed, Feb 4th 2026 07:15 am
Democrat Jeremy Zellner beat Republican Dan Gagliardo in the special election to replace Sean Ryan in the 61st state Senate seat.
|
Mon, Feb 2nd 2026 02:20 pm
Hayley and Alyssa Pizur, graduates of Grand Island High School, have both achieved dean's list honors with distinction.
|
Fri, Jan 30th 2026 06:55 am
Karen DeGlopper, treasurer of the Buffalo Launch Club Mates, said the old St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church building holds special significance.
|
Fri, Jan 30th 2026 06:10 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Jan. 30, 2026
|
