Mon, Sep 12th 2022 04:00 pm
The Rivershore Foundation board and honorary event chairman Gary Hall will host a "Community Splash" event from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Griffon Brewery and Gastropub, 115 S. Water St., Lewiston (formerly Water Street Landing).
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Mon, Sep 12th 2022 01:05 pm
Niagara County's Department of Health was notified that a roadkill raccoon specimen submitted for rabies analysis for surveillance purposes was confirmed to be rabid. The animal was collected on Griswold Street, Town of Royalton, and reported positive for rabies on Sept. 8.
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Mon, Sep 12th 2022 11:45 am
Now in its 13th year, the annual Niagara Falls Blues Festival returns to Old Falls Street this weekend after a two-year interruption due to the coronavirus. Festival organizers said they are thrilled to bring the popular event back, noting the large draw of attendees from all over the country.
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Mon, Sep 12th 2022 11:45 am
In August, New York state released a tourism economics research study for 2021, detailing the economic impact of tourism across the state. The study revealed the total traveler spend in Niagara County in 2021 reached $831 million, which is an increase of 9.3% relative to 2019. Traveler spend was heavily impacted in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, but tourism spending surpassed prepandemic levels in 2021.
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Mon, Sep 12th 2022 07:00 am
The Niagara County Department of Health Nursing Division, in partnership with the Niagara County Office for the Aging, is offering a free diabetes self-management workshop series. The six-week session is scheduled for 9-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Oct. 17 to Nov. 21, at the North Tonawanda Public Library.
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Mon, Sep 12th 2022 07:00 am
With the month of September recognized as National Preparedness Month, Niagara County Emergency Service Director Jonathan Schultz is encouraging residents to have discussions in their households about preparing and responding to emergency situations, including downloading the county's Prepare Niagara smartphone app.
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Fri, Sep 9th 2022 10:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $1 million in state funding has been awarded to two community-based organizations in Niagara Falls and Utica to establish SNUG Street Outreach programs. Secured by the governor in this year's state budget, the funding expands the program from 12 to 14 communities statewide.
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Fri, Sep 9th 2022 10:00 pm
Niagara Falls Medical Memorial Center's P3 Center for Teens, Moms and Kids will be initiating a monthly breastfeeding support group starting Sept. 29.
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Fri, Sep 9th 2022 10:00 pm
In a historic first for the LGBTQ+ community of WNY, Niagara Pride is asking LGBTQ+ individuals to make their voice heard in the first-ever WNY LGBTQ+ community needs survey. The purpose of this survey is to gather information that will help meet the needs of LGBTQ+ people throughout all eight counties of WNY, and is not organization specific.
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Fri, Sep 9th 2022 09:55 pm
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Sept. 9, 2022
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Fri, Sep 9th 2022 11:50 am
"Come together" is the theme for Niagara Wheatfield Central School District's fall 2022 Community Education program. Registrants are invited to come together and join our outstanding instructors and fellow participants to learn, share and have fun!
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Fri, Sep 9th 2022 11:45 am
As summer comes to an end, all ears and eyes on the Town of Niagara Town Board are shifting from smiles to financial figures.
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Thu, Sep 8th 2022 09:35 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health will offer the bivalent coronavirus booster at all upcoming clinics.
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Thu, Sep 8th 2022 09:30 pm
Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Becky Wydysh said registration is now open for the 20th annual Technology & Cybersecurity Forum, to be held from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the Niagara Falls Convention Center, 101 Old Falls St. Organizers said the event attracts over 350 attendees each year.
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Thu, Sep 8th 2022 09:30 pm
Niagara Falls Medical Memorial Center employees showcased their Buffalo Bills pride on Thursday as the medical center hosted an Employee Appreciation Day in conjunction with the Bills kickoff game versus the Los Angeles Rams.
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Thu, Sep 8th 2022 09:30 pm
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan and Assembly members Bill Conrad and Jon Rivera are sponsoring a job fair in collaboration with the New York State Department of Labor and UAW Local 774. The event will be held from 1-5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the UAW Local 774 Hall at 2939 Niagara St., Tonawanda.
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Thu, Sep 8th 2022 09:30 pm
Niagara Gospel Mission (NGM), at 1317 Portage Road in Niagara Falls, is having a ribbon-cutting for its new veteran emergency shelter, "The Liberty Suite," at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 12.
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Tue, Sep 6th 2022 05:05 pm
Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University (CAM) continues its mission of "connecting diverse audiences to art by inspiring creativity and learning within the campus community and beyond" with the release of its fall public programming schedule. The lineup marks the CAM's first comprehensive public arts initiative since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Tue, Sep 6th 2022 02:50 pm
Destination Niagara USA and the Niagara Falls Convention Center will welcome independent insurance agents and brokers for the "Big 'I' Fall Leadership Conference" from Sept. 11-19. The conference is expected to draw approximately 400 independent insurance agents and brokers from across the U.S. to Niagara Falls for educational seminars, networking opportunities and meetings at both the convention center and the Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino.
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Tue, Sep 6th 2022 01:55 pm
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Sept. 2, 2022
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Mon, Sep 5th 2022 07:00 am
The Niagara Arts Guild features a new time and a new exhibitor at its first meeting of the fall: 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9.
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Mon, Sep 5th 2022 07:00 am
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office has recently appointed three new school resource officers (SRO) throughout the county for the upcoming school year. This brings the ranks of the SRO team to five.
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Mon, Sep 5th 2022 07:00 am
The Niagara Falls Music Hall of Fame board of directors recently announced the Class of 2022: Ron Altbach, Gary Baker, Michael Civisca, Chris Tedesco, Pete Zito Sr., The Thurman Brothers Band, The Veltones Band, Marva Frails, Charles Reedy and Lawrence Ghougasian.
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Fri, Sep 2nd 2022 05:15 pm
Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt and New York State Sen. George Borrello stood with Assemblyman Mike Norris and Niagara County Farm Bureau President Jeanette Miller repeating calls on the Farm Labor Wage Board in Albany to reject a reduction of the overtime threshold from the current 60 hours to the proposed 40 hours.
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Fri, Sep 2nd 2022 11:05 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is accepting entries for a special permit to hunt waterfowl at two popular wildlife management areas (WMAs) in Western New York. The special permit will allow for hunting on the first Saturday and first Sunday of the Western Zone duck season at Oak Orchard and Tonawanda WMAs. The WMAs are primarily in Genesee and Niagara counties, with a small portion in Orleans and Erie counties.
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Fri, Sep 2nd 2022 10:35 am
Keeping baby safe and well is the No. 1 goal as a parent - so it goes without saying that every precaution is taken when creating a safe environment for baby. The fact is, most injuries can be prevented. Choosing the right baby products for your family can be overwhelming, but safety should never be compromised.
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Fri, Sep 2nd 2022 10:35 am
H. James Suitor has been named director of public safety and emergency services at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. He brings with him 37 years of law enforcement experience in positions including investigative, supervisory, administrative and in emergency management.
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Thu, Sep 1st 2022 11:10 am
Congressman Brian Higgins on Wednesday joined representatives from Visit Buffalo Niagara and Destination Niagara USA for a roundtable discussion led by the U.S. Travel Association. Western New York leaders, organizations and destinations chatted about the importance of travel and tourism to the local economy.
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Wed, Aug 31st 2022 06:20 pm
The Niagara Falls City School District (NFCSD) officially renamed Niagara Street School Bloneva Bond Primary at a ceremony held Tuesday afternoon in the school auditorium at 2513 Niagara St. On hand were Bond's family members, former board members she served with, current NFCSD Board of Education members, teachers and staff.
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Wed, Aug 31st 2022 01:40 pm
The Greater Niagara Ballet Company's "The Nutcracker" is returning Dec. 9-10 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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Wed, Aug 31st 2022 01:40 pm
Community Missions is in need of nonperishable food items to stock its pantry and serve the needs of the less-fortunate. Canned goods, peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce, pasta, rice and soup can be dropped off at 1570 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Aug 30th 2022 01:35 pm
Representatives of the Land Bank will join Niagara County Legislator Chris Voccio at "Coffee with Chris" at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10.
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Tue, Aug 30th 2022 01:30 pm
From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, Create a Healthier Niagara Falls Collaborative is putting on its annual event, "Walk the Falls," starting at the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center, 825 Depot Ave. West. This year, it is partnering with Niagara Falls National Heritage Area and the Aquarium of Niagara to make the walk as interactive and eventful as possible.
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Mon, Aug 29th 2022 03:00 pm
"Thursdays on the Water ended with a bang, as a large crowd showed up to watch That 80's Hair Band on Aug. 25.
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Mon, Aug 29th 2022 02:50 pm
The North Tonawanda Common Council announced it has saved the city more than $750,000 since switching the city's health insurance brokerage firm to AssuredPartners (formerly known as Premier Consulting) in July 2021.
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Mon, Aug 29th 2022 02:10 pm
Researcher, lecturer and New York Times best-selling author Dr. Joe Dispenza will lead sessions on meditation, healing and consciousness at the Niagara Falls Convention Center as part of a week-long advanced retreat from Sept. 5-11. The event, originally scheduled for 2021, is returning to Niagara Falls USA for the first time since 2019.
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Fri, Aug 26th 2022 11:40 pm
Shortly after 1 a.m. this morning, the Niagara Falls Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the 400 block of Ninth Street. Upon arrival, the officers found a 30-year-old male with a gunshot wound. Police immediately began to render aid to the victim before he was transported to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Once there, he was pronounced deceased.
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Fri, Aug 26th 2022 03:05 pm
The Niagara Falls Housing Authority board of commissioners has selected Beacon Communities LLC as the co-developer on the Harry S. Jordan Gardens Housing Redevelopment in the Highland/Beech area of the City of Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Aug 26th 2022 02:50 pm
United Way of Greater Niagara is running a 14-week "Equity Challenge" in partnership with Niagara University, and offering "engaging and educational content" hosted at www.uwgn.org/equity.
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Fri, Aug 26th 2022 02:45 pm
North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec announced the "Dogs Are People, Too" event will return to Carruthers Park in North Tonawanda for the second year in a row.
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