Mon, Sep 11th 2023 05:35 pm
Eighteen months ago, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center announced a plan to build a new freestanding location in Amherst that would extend convenient access to outstanding cancer care and services for patients in Buffalo's northern suburbs.
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Mon, Sep 11th 2023 05:35 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Friday secured an agreement with one of the nation's largest insulin manufacturers, Novo Nordisk Inc. (Novo Nordisk), to cap the price of insulin at $35 per monthly prescription for uninsured New Yorkers for five years. The agreement also requires Novo Nordisk to implement a program with pharmacies to let uninsured patients know before they pay that they are eligible for the insulin cap.
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Mon, Sep 11th 2023 01:40 pm
As professional football returns to stadiums across the country, Damar Hamlin is speaking out to encourage fans everywhere to be ready in a cardiac emergency.
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Mon, Sep 11th 2023 01:40 pm
Volunteers from KeyBank's consumer bank team in Buffalo recently took part in a volunteer effort at a Habitat Niagara home on 61st Street in Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Sep 11th 2023 01:40 pm
The Niagara Region of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the annual permit lottery for the 2023 pheasant hunting season will take place Monday, Oct. 9, and will include the drawing for the youth hunt and the regular season hunt.
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Mon, Sep 11th 2023 01:35 pm
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Mon, Sep 11th 2023 01:30 pm
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum will be temporarily closing for one month, closing on Sept. 14, and reopening on Oct. 18, to conduct its annual maintenance week and install a new exhibit.
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Mon, Sep 11th 2023 01:30 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's P3 Center will host its "Cradle + Care" baby convention on Sept. 25. The event, tailored for expectant and new parents, will run from 3-7 p.m. at the Niagara Riverside Resort.
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Mon, Sep 11th 2023 01:30 pm
Speakers across the retail food and service sectors will share the ways in which they delight their customers at the 2023 Niagara University Food Industry Center of Excellence Summit, Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo, 2 Fountain Plaza, Buffalo.
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Mon, Sep 11th 2023 01:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation to declare Asian Lunar New Year a public school holiday across New York. Legislation (A.7768/S.7573) would ensure schools are not in session on Lunar New Year.
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Mon, Sep 11th 2023 01:30 pm
Gov. Hochul announced flags on state government buildings will be flown at half-staff Monday, Sept. 11, in remembrance of those who lost their lives on this day 22 years ago. The governor also announced that 15 state landmarks and bridges will be illuminated blue in recognition of the 22nd anniversary.
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Mon, Sep 11th 2023 01:30 pm
The Niagara County Legislature internship program is set to begin Sept. 19, and there are still some openings available for students who attend any Niagara County high schools. The program, run by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County (CCE-Niagara), goes from September to February and is a commitment of about two evenings a month.
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Mon, Sep 11th 2023 01:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced more than $7.7 million in funding will be distributed through the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports to support a new workforce development and fellowship program at four medical schools across New York.
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Mon, Sep 11th 2023 01:30 pm
NBC Sports and Unanimous Media have announced "Niiice Shot with Stephen Curry Presented by Genesis," a new, four-part series featuring four-time NBA champion and scratch golfer Stephen Curry as he attempts to replicate memorable shots in recent golf history by Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy.
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Mon, Sep 11th 2023 01:00 pm
Niagara Pride recently secured grant funding from the M&T Charitable Foundation in order to help expand its GSA grants program. Additionally, it has partnered with GLYS of WNY to help maximize the impact these grants can have on local schools.
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Mon, Sep 11th 2023 01:00 pm
Byron Dewitt from Pavilion took the lead on lap nine and would go on to score the win in the Mateo Hope Street Stock King of the Hill for the KiPo Motors Street Stocks at the Ransomville Speedway on Friday night.
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Sun, Sep 10th 2023 11:15 pm
The 65th annual Niagara County Peach Festival closed Sunday night with the naming of Kirsten Ferree as Peach Queen. A 20-year-old North Tonawanda native and Buffalo State University senior, Ferree receives both a crown and a $4,000 scholarship courtesy of the Lewiston Kiwanis Club.
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Sat, Sep 9th 2023 07:00 am
It was déjà vu all over again Wednesday for the Grand Island Town Board in setting an 8 p.m. Sept. 18 public hearing on the Long Road mega warehouse proposal.
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Sat, Sep 9th 2023 07:00 am
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce has announced its Citizen of the Year Awards.
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Sat, Sep 9th 2023 07:00 am
Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249 will hold a 9/11 ceremony at 7 p.m. Monday at the post, 2121 Grand Island Blvd. The ceremony is open to the public.
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Sat, Sep 9th 2023 07:00 am
Julia Nowak, an artist from Amherst, said she loves transforming old compact discs, DVDs and vinyl records into clocks of various sizes, each with a different abstract pattern. She creates her clocks with a technique called fluid art. Fluid art is an abstract painting technique that involves the use of fluid art mediums, such as acrylic paints.
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Sat, Sep 9th 2023 07:00 am
Carol (Dickerson) Willer passed away Tuesday, Aug. 29, at her home in Victor. She was 80 years old.
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Fri, Sep 8th 2023 11:00 am
The North Tonawanda City Market wants to be the top farmers market in the nation. And the market manager and city mayor are asking for the support of the market's customers and fans to help it win.
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Fri, Sep 8th 2023 11:00 am
An annual tradition for many, the Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games is back, and you're invited!
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Fri, Sep 8th 2023 11:00 am
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston approved Halloween hours and a new format for the ever-growing "Treat or Treat on Center Street" during Tuesday's work session.
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Fri, Sep 8th 2023 07:35 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Sept. 1, 2023
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Fri, Sep 8th 2023 07:00 am
Lynne V. Wagner of Grand Island passed away on Sept. 6, 2023.
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Fri, Sep 8th 2023 07:00 am
As most visitors realize, the Niagara County Peach Festival is much more than just peaches. It's a celebration of community. From the various competitions to the cheerleader displays, the many on-site vendors at Academy Park, the Center Street parade to on-stage entertainment, the Peach Festival certainly provides the venue to showcase the area's best.
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Fri, Sep 8th 2023 07:00 am
As part of the National Federation of Just Communities national conference in Buffalo this week, members on Wednesday took a daytrip to Lewiston. Their tour bus stopped at the Freedom Crossing Monument on Water Street, and they were greeted by Sally and Josiah Tryon (aka Eva Nicklas and Tim Henderson). The two Lewiston legends recounted tales of first coming to the village, efforts to lead people to freedom, and the story behind Susan Geissler's famed bronze statue.
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Fri, Sep 8th 2023 07:00 am
Francis Center, a ministry of the Sisters of St. Francis at Stella Niagara, will hold a mega meat raffle at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13. Doors open at 5 p.m. at Town of Niagara Active Hose, 6010 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls. Tickets are $15 per person, or $100 for a table of eight.
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Fri, Sep 8th 2023 07:00 am
The Greater Niagara Ballet Company's "The Nutcracker" is returning Dec. 8-9 to the Niagara Falls High School Performing Arts Center. The family-friendly holiday show features local dancers, guest artists and character performers.
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Thu, Sep 7th 2023 09:55 pm
The Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity, Holy Name Province, located at Stella Niagara, wrapped up the month of August with the installation ceremony of its new leadership council.
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Thu, Sep 7th 2023 09:45 pm
"Continuing its commitment to make a significant investment to Niagara County nonprofits," Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union surpassed expectations for its first-ever Cornerstone Community Day held on Aug. 19. Hosted at the Kenan Center, the event brought families out to have fun and support local community businesses and organizations.
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Thu, Sep 7th 2023 09:45 pm
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Joseph Wedge, 43, of Lewiston, who was convicted of attempted possession with intent to distribute of methamphetamine, was sentenced to serve 36 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.
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Thu, Sep 7th 2023 09:45 pm
As a special tribute of appreciation to Western New York neighbors for ongoing support of a myriad of fundraising activities over the past 75 years, the Youngstown Lions Club has scheduled an enjoyable evening-out on Saturday, Sept. 23.
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Thu, Sep 7th 2023 09:45 pm
Tops Friendly Markets will host a local supplier summit to provide opportunities for local food, beverage, wellness, beauty and general merchandise suppliers to collaborate with the New York state-based grocer.
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Thu, Sep 7th 2023 09:45 pm
Until 11:59 p.m. local time on Sept. 30, 2023, veterans who deployed to a combat zone, never enrolled in VA health care, and left active duty between Sept. 11, 2001, and Oct. 1, 2013, are eligible to enroll directly in VA health care. This special enrollment period gives veterans who served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other combat zones an opportunity to enroll directly in VA health care without first applying for VA benefits.
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Thu, Sep 7th 2023 09:40 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the appointment of Dr. Shaan E. Alam, M.D., to its surgical team, starting Nov. 1.
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Thu, Sep 7th 2023 09:40 pm
Niagara University and Medaille University signed a memorandum of understanding outlining an agreement for Niagara University to become the Medaille University legacy institution upon Medaille's permanent closure this fall.
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Thu, Sep 7th 2023 09:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a public hearing on the Kensington Expressway project will take place Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Buffalo. The public hearing, to be hosted jointly by the New York State Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration, will provide residents and interested parties with an opportunity to publicly express their views concerning the environmental, economic and social effects of the current design plans associated with the project.
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