Wed, Nov 15th 2023 08:15 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health announced it is working with state and federal officials to investigate high lead levels in the blood of a Niagara County child who consumed applesauce that is sold locally and was the subject of a recent product recall by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Wed, Nov 15th 2023 11:20 am
At Lewiston-Porter Middle School, Kimberly Alexander Carlo and her seventh grade science students are usually hard at work piecing together hypotheses and conducting thrilling, hands-on classroom experiments. However, today's all-school assembly derailed their plans - in a good way.
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Tue, Nov 14th 2023 05:20 pm
The New York Power Authority fishing facilities, including the fishing pier and lower parking area at the base of the Power Authority's Robert Moses Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant, will close for the season, at dusk, Sunday, Dec. 3.
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Tue, Nov 14th 2023 02:30 pm
As part of Artpark & Company's 50th anniversary season, "O.A.R. Summer Tour 2024" is coming to the Artpark Amphitheater on Tuesday, Aug. 27, with special guests RIPE and DJ Logic.
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Tue, Nov 14th 2023 02:10 pm
Niagara Gospel Mission, at 1317 Portage Road in Niagara Falls, will hand out over 1,000 meals to the people in need in the City of Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Nov 14th 2023 02:10 pm
Aero Transportation and Bridge Niagara Foundation announced the final countdown to their seventh annual turkey giveaway - set to take place Friday at Bloneva Bond Primary School.
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Mon, Nov 13th 2023 04:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced more than $57 million has been awarded to support 238 projects across New York through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. Round XIII included Empire State Development grant funds and Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits, which was made available on a continuous and competitive basis to support the immediate needs of communities.
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Mon, Nov 13th 2023 11:15 am
The City of Niagara Falls wants to hear from you!
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Mon, Nov 13th 2023 11:10 am
Marie Prince, Williamsville artist and judge of the Niagara Arts Guild 75th anniversary art show, chose Maggie Eaton's photograph, "Purple Afterglow," as best of show based on its "compelling composition and colors."
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Mon, Nov 13th 2023 09:40 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, along with several tourism stakeholders in Niagara Falls, will collaborate with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to provide programming and special events around the total solar eclipse that will take place on April 8, 2024.
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Mon, Nov 13th 2023 09:40 am
Lewiston Dance Center students recently took part in a new local dance convention at the Niagara Riverside Resort in Niagara Falls - Thrive Dance Convention.
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Mon, Nov 13th 2023 07:00 am
The Youngstown Yacht Club will offer both members and non-members the opportunity to preorder side dishes this year for Thanksgiving. Each side serves 8-10 people and will be available for pickup on either Tuesday, Nov. 21, or Wednesday, Nov. 22.
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Sat, Nov 11th 2023 12:25 pm
On the 11th day of the 11th month, at the 11th hour, residents came out to pay respect to River Region veterans during a ceremony at the "Circle of Honor" in Lewiston's Academy Park. Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 organized the annual observance.
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Fri, Nov 10th 2023 11:00 am
Following the news that the Village of Lewiston intends to have a pavilion built in Academy Park - and the Town of Lewiston's affirmative vote to provide Greenway funding for the project - park partners have weighed in on the merits of adding such a structure to the site.
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Fri, Nov 10th 2023 10:00 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce celebrated the community at its annual awards dinner on Thursday inside the Niagara Falls Convention Center.
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Fri, Nov 10th 2023 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Nov. 10, 2023
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Fri, Nov 10th 2023 07:00 am
Honoring our veterans.
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Fri, Nov 10th 2023 07:00 am
The Lewiston Choraleers will present its annual holiday concert series at four area church sites. The series will include a performance on Saturday, Dec. 2, at St. Peter's Church, to coincide with the annual Lewiston Christmas Walk sponsored by the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce.
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Fri, Nov 10th 2023 07:00 am
Our Lady of Fatima Shrine Knights of Columbus Council No. 14622 will hold its 15th annual pasta dinner from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, in the dining hall, 1023 Swann Road, Lewiston.
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Thu, Nov 9th 2023 05:20 pm
Kenmore Mercy Hospital was awarded an "A" Hospital Safety Grade for the 20th consecutive time by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit agency that rates hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers on how well they protect patients from medical errors and preventable harm.
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Thu, Nov 9th 2023 03:15 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health has rescheduled the public health preparedness access and functional needs exercise initially scheduled for Nov. 7. The exercise will now be conducted from 3-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at Doris W. Jones Family Resource Building, 3001 Ninth St., Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Nov 9th 2023 07:00 am
After a three-year hiatus, the Jack Beatty Memorial Hospice Cruise and Clambake celebrated a big homecoming on Friday, July 14.The longtime fundraiser raised $48,000 for Niagara Hospice, continuing its tradition of hosting a unique fundraiser for a cause so special to many in the community.
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Wed, Nov 8th 2023 05:15 pm
Dr. Thomas Sheeran, a longtime member of the faculty in the College of Education at Niagara University, was elected to the position of president-elect of the New York State Magistrate's Association at its annual meeting in November. This position is a prelude to moving to the position of the association's presidency in the fall of 2024.
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Wed, Nov 8th 2023 08:25 am
Supervisor candidates in the towns of Lewiston, Niagara and Wheatfield ran unopposed and cruised to victory on Election Day.
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Tue, Nov 7th 2023 04:40 pm
To help commemorate and exhibit the city's history, the local history department at the Niagara Falls Public Library has recently started its own speaker series.
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Tue, Nov 7th 2023 02:35 pm
Niagara County Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced the continued multisite expansion of the Niagara County Public Safety Radio Network has been completed. This latest expansion includes tower sites in the towns of Wheatfield, Wilson and Somerset. These sites were selected to enhance coverage areas for the digital radio system, which is utilized by police, fire, EMS and other government agencies in Niagara County.
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Tue, Nov 7th 2023 02:15 pm
Pet food donations for Mario's Emergency Pet Food Ministry will be accepted through the holiday season. A press release stated, "Open/closed sacks of kibble are extremely appreciated, along with anything for pets. It goes from one hand to another very quickly."
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Tue, Nov 7th 2023 02:15 pm
The National Grange, the United States' oldest agricultural fraternity and rural service organization, will hold its 157th annual conference and legislative session at the Niagara Falls Convention Center from Nov. 14-18.
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Tue, Nov 7th 2023 02:15 pm
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community International, under the spiritual guidance of its Caliph Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, has initiated the global #voicesforpeace.
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Tue, Nov 7th 2023 02:15 pm
Whether you observe Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 10, or on the official date, Nov. 11, the holiday is "a celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good," according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Mon, Nov 6th 2023 04:45 pm
Shortly after 9 p.m. last night, the Niagara Falls Police Department responded to a home in the 500 block of 20th Street for a report of a man shot. Upon arrival, officers located a 23-year-old from Niagara Falls suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
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Mon, Nov 6th 2023 02:35 pm
Now in its 95th year, the Niagara Falls Fire Department Toy Fund is an annual tradition to raise money for the purpose of providing Christmas toys for those in need. In an effort to support this cause, Destination Niagara USA has designed a new commemorative ornament for 2023 with 100% of the profits benefitting the toy fund.
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Mon, Nov 6th 2023 07:00 am
An anniversary is a date when we remember a specific event in time. It can be a joyous memory such as a wedding anniversary.
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Mon, Nov 6th 2023 07:00 am
Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 will observe the 69th Veterans Day at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Academy Park in the Village of Lewiston.
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Sat, Nov 4th 2023 10:10 am
At 1:52 a.m. Saturday, Niagara County Sheriff's Office patrol attempted to initiate a traffic stop for speed in the 4700 block of Tonawanda Creek Road. A white BMW sedan was observed traveling 91 MPH in the 45 MPH zone. Patrols could not safely catch up to the vehicle and the area was checked.
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Sat, Nov 4th 2023 10:10 am
Niagara University alumnus Michael Kakos, '60, and his wife, Aimee, have pledged a $2,500,000 gift to establish the Michael J., '60 and Aimee Rusinko Kakos Endowed Chair of Chemistry and to support the compensation and research of Dr. Mary McCourt, professor of chemistry, who will hold that position.
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Fri, Nov 3rd 2023 03:40 pm
For the fourth year in a row, the Aquarium of Niagara teamed up with local full-service energy company NOCO to deliver this year's winter weather outlook with a unique weather prognosticator, Stryker the harbor seal. According to Stryker's prediction today, Western New Yorkers can expect a cold winter.
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Fri, Nov 3rd 2023 02:50 pm
Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in the United States. Since lung tissue has no nerves, people often do not experience pain or symptoms until the cancer has reached an advanced stage. However, if lung cancer is diagnosed at an early stage, the cure rate can be as high as 92%. That's why adults who are at high risk for lung cancer should undergo an annual lung cancer screening, which includes a low-dose CT scan.
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Fri, Nov 3rd 2023 02:40 pm
Congratulations to the students from the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center, who were recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. Out of all the high school students in the U.S., the National Technical Honor Society students who receive this honor comprise 1.6% of that population.
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Fri, Nov 3rd 2023 11:00 am
Sister Joan Nelson celebrated her 100th birthday on Oct. 20, with her Franciscan sisters, students of Stella Niagara Education Park, family and employees of Stella Niagara.
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