The Town of Grand Island Veterans Day Services will begin at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Park Memorial Wall on Sunday, Nov. 11, the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced there will be a public meeting to outline upcoming projects related to the habitat restoration of the Niagara River.

The Town of Grand Island Town Board heard a proposal for a new tree law that has been decades in the making.

Poloncarz, Neaverth join Niagara International Transportation Technology Coalition to highlight county, personal preparation; county retains National Weather Service 'Storm Ready' designation, is honored by NWS as Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador

Soma Cura Wellness Center - a yoga studio, massage center and vegan café near Tops in the Benderson plaza - is now home to the first salt beach room in Western New York.

Etched glass biographies of Grand Island servicemen killed in action are moving closer to completion thanks to the efforts of Island benefactors and student volunteers working out of the Grand Island High School technology wing.

The Erie County Fiscal Stability Authority board of directors on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution approving the proposed 2019 Erie County budget and accompanying four-year plan, submitted by the Poloncarz administration on Oct. 12. In its resolution, the ECFSA board stated its finding that "the 2019-22 financial plan is complete and compliant with NYS Public Authorities Law," and that, as a result, the ECFSA itself would remain in an advisory status.

Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns is inviting Erie County veterans to his next "Thank-A-Vet" discount program outreach. The outreach will be held from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at American Legion Brounshidle Post 205, 3354 Delaware, Kenmore.

In timing with World Stroke Awareness Day, Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns and C.J. Urlaub, president and CEO of Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, announced the results of the stroke prevention carotid artery screenings conducted at the Erie County auto bureaus.

The much-debated West River Shoreline Trail officially opened Tuesday with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on what was once the West River Parkway.

An indoor parade on Monday, Nov. 9, through the halls of Grand Island schools will honor U.S. veterans from the Grand Island community.

The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce celebrated another business expansion this week from a company that turned what could have been a disaster into an opportunity to grow.

Renee Fraser Gugino's Relay For Life team Billy's Buddies is made up from employees from Cole International at Harbor Towne Office Park. This is a Canadian company of customs brokers. The team recently presented a check to the Grand Island Relay For Life in the amount of $851.60. Cole International matched the money raised by the team through candy sales, bottle returns and ink cartridge recycling.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation on Tuesday announced work to convert the former West River Parkway into a multiuse recreational trail that connects the City of Buffalo to the City of Niagara Falls has been completed.

Students in the Grand Island Central School District are honoring fifth-grade teacher and coach Julie Neville, who died this week after a long battle with breast cancer.

The Grand Island Town Board welcomed a group of European dignitaries to its meeting Monday in Town Hall and presented the group with a town proclamation.

Many military veterans face barriers when transitioning to civilian life. In particular, finding a civilian career after they finish their service can be a challenge. Looking the part and dressing professionally is essential to feeling confident in any job interview. After wearing the same military uniform for several years, veterans need assistance with looking the part so that they may interview with confidence.

People Inc. Senior Services provide many benefits for older adults, as well as their caregivers. Two of the programs that may be beneficial for families are People Inc.'s Senior Companion and Senior Outreach Programs:

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will officially open the West River Shoreline Trail at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at the overlook south of Whitehaven Road.

Julie Anne (Roth) Neville, age 40, of Grand Island, passed away Oct. 16, 2018.

Wednesday night, former Grand Island High School and University at Buffalo wide receiver Alex Neutz spoke with Niagara-Wheatfield student-athletes about his mental health struggles with anxiety, depression and addiction.

The Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, in conjunction with the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning, announced a public comment period to solicit public input on the updated Erie County parks master plan. The plan was initiated in 2016 and is intended to create a framework for preservation, enhancement and improvement of existing parks assets and landscape settings over the next 15-20 years.

Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns and the Erie County Office for the Disabled will hold a special Disability Awareness Outreach Day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Erie County Auto Bureau located in the Eastern Hills Mall, 4545 Transit Road, Clarence (use the cinema entrance).

It was Niagara-Wheatfield's senior day at Terry Harvey Field Saturday afternoon. The celebrations did not finish how the Falcons would've liked, though, as the team dropped its final regular season game of the year versus Grand Island, 14-0.

Grand Island Fire Chief Chris Soluri reports that the Fuccillo Automotive Group has spent over $8,000 to purchase T-shirts for all students in kindergarten through fifth grade as a part of fire prevention week.

Both Town Supervisor Nathan McMurray and Councilman Mike Madigan are accusing the other of bullying following release of an audiotape in which McMurray told Madigan, "I think you're sick. I think you really are. ... I have a gun. Don't come to my house."

On Sept. 25, the Grand Island Lions Club donated excess durable medical equipment to the Jericho Road Community Health Center in Buffalo.

The annual Fall Festival at Trinity United Methodist Church will take place Saturday, Oct. 20, beginning at 11 a.m.

The Grand Island Central School District will host a second community forum to share the preliminary plans for a possible $22 million to $25 million capital project.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation was informed by the Tonawanda Coke Corp. that, due to its financial inability to legally operate the plant, it is pursing plans to shut down the plant.

This is audio of a conversation between Grand Island Councilman Mike Madigan and Island Dispatch Editor Larry Austin following the Sept. 4 board meeting. Supervisor Nate McMurray joins into the discussion.

In last year's inaugural Niagara Frontier League Crossover Championship girls soccer game, the Grand Island Vikings defeated the Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons, 2-0. In 2018, the two met again in the same game, with Grand Island, once again, walking away victorious, 1-0.

Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns is inviting Erie County veterans to his next Thank-A-Vet discount program. The outreach will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 17, at the VFW Post 9249, 2121 Grand Island Blvd.

The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, the first nonprofit organization in the nation to both steward and maintain a historic urban park system, announced a second set of community meetings to discuss improvement priorities for the city's Olmsted-designed parks.

On Friday, Sept. 28, team members from the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar of Batavia took part in National Good Neighbor Day by volunteering at the Mercy Flight Batavia Airport, the not-for-profit provider of emergency and non-emergency air and ground medical transport and supporting services. The Applebee's staff preformed land maintenance for the airport to provide a well-kept, safe place for the EMS services to perform their duties.