Thu, Jan 29th 2026 01:00 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz was joined Thursday by employees from the Erie County Department of Social Services, representatives of the Community Action Organization of WNY, New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Barbara Guinn and various community stakeholders to announce new strategies aimed to battle poverty in the City of Buffalo by utilizing $12.5 million to support programming that will be offered by community partners.
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Mon, Jan 26th 2026 03:55 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns is reminding snowmobilers to renew their snowmobile registrations locally through the Erie County Auto Bureau. Registering within the county ensures that vital revenues stay right here in Erie County to support local services and infrastructure.
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Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 07:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced a special election to fill the vacancies in the 47th and 61st Senate districts, and the 36th Assembly District, will be held Tuesday, Feb. 3.
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Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 07:00 am
The Town of Grand Island does not want the Seneca Nation of Indians' newly acquired land on Long Road to be taken off town tax rolls.
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Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 07:00 am
The Grand Island Town Board has accepted the low bid as the best one for its high-tech water meter replacement project, upon the recommendation of Town Engineer Robert Westfall. The awarding of the contract is subject to legal review.
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Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 06:30 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Jan. 23, 2026
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Thu, Jan 22nd 2026 12:25 pm
The Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island thanks the hundreds of individuals and organizations who contributed to our successful 2025 holiday distribution. One hundred and ten of your neighbor families were helped with food baskets and, where appropriate, gift cards for 152 children; 73 of our seniors were also helped in two senior apartment complexes.
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 07:05 pm
Order forms for the 2026 conservation tree and shrub seedling sale are now available from Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District.
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 07:05 pm
Due to expected bitterly cold temperatures - and with the safety of our staff, volunteers, pet owners and pets in mind - the Erie County Department of Health has canceled the rabies vaccine clinic scheduled for Jan. 24. The new date is Saturday, Feb. 21, at the same time (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and same location, North Buffalo Community Center.
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 06:50 pm
After 18 months of research and planning, the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) has completed its community health assessment (CHA) and community health improvement plan (CHIP).
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 01:35 pm
AP Gorny defies category. Across five decades, he has worked as printmaker, photographer, sculptor, bookmaker, and performer - his artist books reaching the Vatican Library and the Guggenheim. The story of how this artist built his international career from Buffalo roots is less examined.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:30 am
Tops Friendly Markets is excited to announce its sixth annual contest celebrating Black History Month. This initiative offers students in grades 3-8 an opportunity to honor and celebrate African American individuals who inspire them.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:30 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced the makeup date for the first lifeguard qualifier of the year. The new date is 11 a.m. Jan. 24 at Hamburg High School, 4111 Legion Drive Hamburg. Testing is required for anyone wishing to work as a lifeguard at any New York state park.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 08:45 am
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns announced the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is preparing to launch the first phase of a new, modernized technology system designed to improve customer service and streamline operations for both residents and DMV staff in February.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 01:30 pm
A senior girls' basketball captain from Grand Island High School is playing in her last winter season. Rebekah Dolan is a four-sport varsity athlete balancing soccer, flag football, basketball and football.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 09:10 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Jan. 16, 2026
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 07:00 am
With the cold of winter upon us, the Rotary Club of Grand Island will host its annual Undie Sunday collection between Jan 24 and Feb 8. For 25 years, the Rotary Club has sponsored the collection of new and unused underclothing and socks. This year, there is a particular need for warm socks, T-shirts, underwear and leggings for men, women and children.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 07:00 am
A group of walkers, dressed in Bills gear and carrying signs and purple pompoms, took the first lap for Relay For Life at Veterans Park on the morning of Jan. 10. The weather was mild, and there was no snow on the ground.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 07:00 am
In a well-attended ceremony on New Year's Day at the Buffalo Launch Club, four town officials took the oath of office while family, friends and political colleagues cheered them on.
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Thu, Jan 15th 2026 01:35 pm
Former Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Rebecca J. "Becky" Wydysh announced Thursday that she is running for the New York State Assembly in the 145th District. Wydysh's announcement comes the day after current Assemblyman Angelo Morinello announced he will not seek reelection in 2026.
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Wed, Jan 14th 2026 06:55 pm
Officials and volunteers gathered Wednesday to launch Appeal 2026 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the "Fund for the Faith," with a goal of raising $8 million by June 30.
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Wed, Jan 14th 2026 06:55 pm
The Erie County Department of Environment and planning will join partners at noon Monday, Jan. 19, at Delavan Grider Community Center to host a public presentation about the county's extreme temperature plan. The event will also showcase the results of a citizen science heat mapping campaign completed in August.
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Wed, Jan 14th 2026 06:50 pm
Univera Healthcare has opened the application portal for its 2026 Health Equity Innovation Awards, inviting nonprofit organizations to apply for funding that supports innovative, community-based solutions to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes.
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Wed, Jan 14th 2026 04:00 pm
After five terms representing the people of New York State Assembly District 145, Assemblyman Angelo Morinello on Wednesday announced he will not seek reelection, marking the conclusion of a decade of public service dedicated to community engagement, responsive constituent services and bipartisan cooperation.
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Wed, Jan 14th 2026 09:15 am
Tops Friendly Markets is proud to launch this year's "Check Out Hunger" campaign. The initiative will take place in all Tops stores from Sunday, Jan. 18, through Saturday, Feb. 7.
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Tue, Jan 13th 2026 09:05 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced it will issue seasonal dock permits along the West River Shoreline Trail on a first-come, first-served basis for the 2026 season.
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Mon, Jan 12th 2026 11:40 am
Starting Feb. 1, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin enforcing a $45 identity-verification fee for passengers who attempt to fly without compliant identification. All travelers who do not present an acceptable form of a REAL ID, U.S. passport, or other accepted ID will be directed to TSA's optional ConfirmID identity-verification process at check-in, before entering the security screening line.
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Fri, Jan 9th 2026 08:00 am
The Town Board approved a three-year contract to fund the Grand Island Fire Co. after a public hearing last week, but the process ignited some controversy among Town Board members.
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Fri, Jan 9th 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Jan. 9, 2026
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Fri, Jan 9th 2026 06:00 am
Christmas week brought an extra reason to celebrate, as Grand Island Rotary Club President Faye Teluk proudly presented a $4,000 matching-funds donation to Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island President Dave Conboy - helping the Neighbors Foundation's "Share Your Happiness" campaign rise well beyond its ambitious $20,000 goal.
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Thu, Jan 8th 2026 09:55 am
On Monday, Jan. 5, Erie County Sheriff John Garcia was sworn in by the Hon. M. William Boller.
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Thu, Jan 8th 2026 09:45 am
Grand Island artists Karen M. McDonough and Michael Cancilla were elected to Buffalo Society of Artists board of directors. They will serve three-year terms.
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Thu, Jan 8th 2026 09:45 am
Erie County officials are urging residents to reserve hospital emergency department visits (ED) and ambulance transport for true medical emergencies. Local hospitals and ambulance services continue to experience significant strain due to an increase in patients with severe respiratory symptoms and delays in patient transfers to follow-up care facilities.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 02:40 pm
The American Red Cross is teetering on a blood shortage this winter, which could lead to a disruption in lifesaving care. Donors are urged to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 01:55 pm
In its latest credit opinion, issued Dec. 24, Moody's ratings agency maintained Erie County's credit rating at A1 while upgrading the county's outlook from "stable" to "positive." In issuing its report, Moody's noted the improvement of the county's reserves and liquidity, and discontinuation of reliance on cash flow note financing, as well as a declining liability profile as credit strengths in issuing the upgrade.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 10:30 am
The Grand Island Lions, in conjunction with the Grand Island Central School District, KidSight USA and Lions S.E.E. program, will perform vision screenings in the public schools and St. Stephen's from Jan. 12-16. It's expected nearly 750 pre-K to second-grade children will be screened. They will be joined by a team of experienced screeners from other Lions Club chapters in the area.
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Tue, Dec 30th 2025 03:40 pm
Today, New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced he has sent a letter of resignation to New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, ending his tenure as a New York state senator effective Dec. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 08:00 am
Grand Island land that was once earmarked for an Amazon distribution center is now in the hands of the Seneca Nation, and the town is facing a lawsuit alleging its warehouse law violates the property rights of the land's donor, Acquest Development.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 07:55 am
The annual Grand Island Lions Christmas Party was held at the Buffalo Launch Club and was well attended by Lions and their significant others.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 07:55 am
Congratulations to the following winners of the 2025 Grand Island/Dispatch coloring contest:
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