Thu, Feb 15th 2024 05:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the Environmental Facilities Corp. board of directors approved over $49 million in direct financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York.
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Wed, Feb 14th 2024 04:45 pm
The drawing for six permits for the 2024 Indigenous Artisan Market at Niagara Falls State Park will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 25, at the DeVeaux Woods State Park Castellani Building, 3160 DeVeaux Woods Drive E., Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Feb 14th 2024 04:40 pm
Mark Talley, whose mother, Geraldine Talley, was one of the 10 African Americans killed during the May 14, 2022, mass shooting at Tops Friendly Markets in Buffalo, will speak about how that tragic event motivated him to launch his nonprofit organization, Agents for Advocacy, during a presentation hosted by Niagara University's Vincentian Center for Justice in coordination with the Niagara University Black Student Union, the Intercultural Engagement Center, and the Peace & Justice Studies Association.
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Wed, Feb 14th 2024 04:40 pm
The Lewiston Council on the Arts is kicking off new series "Conversations with..." at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, in the Red Brick Municipal Building, 145 N. Fourth St.
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Wed, Feb 14th 2024 10:35 am
The Lewiston Choraleers will present an Easter program at four area churches on March 10, 16, 17, 24. The program will feature a cantata titled "Covenant of Grace" by Joseph Martin.
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Wed, Feb 14th 2024 10:30 am
To celebrate Valentine's Day, Women United of Greater Niagara members are sharing the love by continuing their annual trend of distributing handmade valentines and chocolate bars to those in need.
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Wed, Feb 14th 2024 10:25 am
The Niagara County Office for the Aging is currently accepting nominations for the 2024 Niagara County Senior Citizen of the Year. Anyone who is a Niagara County resident and at least 60 years of age is eligible, and anyone can nominate them.
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Wed, Feb 14th 2024 10:25 am
On Washington's Birthday (Feb. 22), the Niagara County Historical Society will present a program about historic visits to Niagara County by men who served as president of the United States. Many of them came to Niagara either before, during, or after their term as president.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2024 10:10 pm
Residents in the Village of Lewiston took to social media over the weekend to voice concerns regarding the removal of a blue spruce tree located next to the Freedom Crossing monument on North Water Street.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2024 09:50 pm
Responding to concerns over a spike in illegal border activity on the lower Niagara River, agents from U.S. Customs and Border Protection provided some answers to residents in a well-attended information session last Thursday at Porter Town Hall.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2024 09:25 pm
Deaf Access Services has merged with People Inc., expanding People Inc.'s comprehensive suite of human services programs. Sharing a common mission to serve the community where needed, the merger was part of a long-term plan when Deaf Access Services affiliated with People Inc. in late 2018.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2024 09:25 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos today invited the public to visit the DEC Bureau of Fisheries' angler outreach programs at the upcoming Greater Niagara Fishing and Outdoor Expo. The event runs from Feb. 15-18 at the Niagara Falls Conference Center.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2024 09:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced a special election to fill the vacancy in the 26th Congressional District created by the resignation of Brian Higgins will be held Tuesday, April 30. Hochul issued the proclamation on Feb. 12 pursuant to the Public Officers Law.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2024 02:25 pm
Catholic Health is hosting a networking event for graduate registered nurses and prospective graduates on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the M Hotel, 2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga. Light refreshments will be served, with the evening program as follows:
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Mon, Feb 12th 2024 10:00 am
The ninth annual Greater Niagara Fishing Expo will take place this week at the Niagara Falls Convention Center, from Thursday through Sunday.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2024 10:00 am
The Bandana's Super Bowl Sunday chili cookoff to benefit the Youngstown Free Library was a huge success. Fifteen chilis were entered and 75 people paid $10 to sample the chilis and vote on their favorites. After everyone had their fill of chili, the votes were tabulated and the winners were:
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Mon, Feb 12th 2024 07:00 am
Every year on the first Friday in March, the local community comes together to support the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center - and to raise a glass in the old high school, both to remember the past, and to help build the future of the historic building.
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Fri, Feb 9th 2024 11:35 am
Mount St. Mary's Hospital's (MSMH) Center for Sports Medicine & Physical Rehabilitation and its cardiac rehabilitation unit will host an open house for the general public from 2-4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, in the departments' new location at the north lobby entrance of Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
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Fri, Feb 9th 2024 11:35 am
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello delivered Valentine's Day cards with crafted special messages made by students for seniors at dedicated facilities and centers, plus Meals on Wheels clients, residents of nursing homes, assisted living and rehab facilities across the 145th Assembly District.
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Fri, Feb 9th 2024 11:00 am
It was a celebration of service, as members of the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co. held their 113th annual installation dinner Saturday at the firehall.
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Fri, Feb 9th 2024 09:15 am
Upper-level art students at Lewiston-Porter High School had the opportunity to work directly with four professional local artists this winter. Ceramic artist Junko McGee, Matthew SaGurney and Rob Lynch of Solo Roths, as well as artist and curator Dana Murray Tyrrell provided Lew-Port students with an inside perspective of their professional art-making practices through multiple artist workshops.
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Fri, Feb 9th 2024 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Feb. 9, 2024
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 07:35 pm
Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced Niagara County law enforcement agencies will participate in a special effort to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving.
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 07:30 pm
New York State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt was joined Thursday by members of the New York State Assembly, local government officials and members of law enforcement to call for more security along the northern border - and revisit state policies he said "have enacted that entice illegal aliens to flock to the state."
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 06:25 pm
On Presidents Day weekend, Old Fort Niagara takes visitors back to the days of the American Revolution when the historic site presents a special event titled "The Winter Warriors."
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 11:35 am
Consultant teams representing the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; the New York Power Authority; New York State Department of Transportation; and various local stakeholder groups provided insight Tuesday on the future of the Niagara Scenic Parkway in a well-attended public information session at DeVeaux Woods State Park.
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 07:00 am
Paul R. "Bops" Beatty Sr., age 86, longtime resident of Youngstown and Lewiston, passed peacefully at Niagara Hospice on Feb. 4, 2024, surrounded by family.
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Wed, Feb 7th 2024 05:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced state parks, historic sites, campgrounds and trails operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation saw a record 84.1 million visits in 2023. Total visits statewide surged by nearly 4.7 million, a 6% increase, compared to the previous record year in 2022.
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Wed, Feb 7th 2024 05:30 pm
To celebrate Black History Month, the Niagara Falls Public Library's local history department has invited Michael Boston, professor of African & African-American studies at SUNY Brockport, to give a talk about his 2021 book, "Blacks in Niagara Falls."
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Wed, Feb 7th 2024 08:50 am
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello announced the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is accepting applications for four $3,000 scholarships: two academic and two athletic.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2024 10:50 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the expansion and renovation of its behavioral health emergency room, what officials called "a pivotal step forward in enhancing mental health services for the residents in the Niagara Region and beyond."
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Tue, Feb 6th 2024 10:10 am
Lewiston-Porter High school announced the opening of "Chicago - Teen Edition!"
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Tue, Feb 6th 2024 10:00 am
Stella Niagara's Center of Renewal will be the site of a mini-retreat from 5-8 p.m. Feb. 27. This event will include a themed dinner, prayers and reflection, with group discussions facilitated by Dr. Nancy P. Askins, executive director of the retreat center.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2024 09:00 am
Village of Lewiston trustees on Monday voted to schedule a public hearing on the merits of banning self-storage facilities within the municipality.
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Mon, Feb 5th 2024 04:05 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have issued the first state programmatic general permit (NYSPGP-1), which authorizes activities to facilitate the recovery and restoration of damaged properties, projects, aquatic resources, and infrastructure following major storm events.
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Mon, Feb 5th 2024 04:00 pm
New York State Environmental Facilities Corp. President and CEO Maureen A. Coleman announced the application period is open for $325 million in state grants for critical water infrastructure projects.
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Mon, Feb 5th 2024 04:00 pm
Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced nearly $110 million in funding to eight public transportation providers and state departments of transportation in six states and one U.S. territory to help communities recover from recent natural disasters.
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Mon, Feb 5th 2024 04:00 pm
The Mental Health Association in Niagara County will host a meat raffle fundraiser on Saturday, March 23, at the St. Johnsburg Firehall, 7165 Ward Road, North Tonawanda. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., with the first round starting at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds from the sales will go toward programming and services for those living with a mental health diagnosis in Niagara County.
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Mon, Feb 5th 2024 03:55 pm
The Feb. 9 meeting of the Niagara Arts Guild features a presentation on "The Power of Edges in Artistic Expression." Artists are welcome to join the meeting at 7 p.m. at the Dale Association, 33 Ontario St., Lockport. Vice President Rhonda Daigler will lead a demonstration of painting edges in watercolor and acrylic.
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Mon, Feb 5th 2024 03:55 pm
Rachel Williams from Lewiston-Porter High School has taken the certified personal trainer program at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center for the past two years. This past January, she completed her personal training certification exam with the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
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