Tue, Jan 10th 2023 04:05 pm
The Niagara Falls Umpire Association is seeking men and women ages 16 and older to join as umpires. Members work high school baseball for the Niagara Frontier League, as well as summer leagues in the Niagara County and Grand Island areas.
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Tue, Jan 10th 2023 10:50 am
On Monday, at 5:09 p.m., the Niagara County Sheriff's Office received a call reporting an injury motor vehicle accident at 6866 Ridge Road in the Town of Newfane.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2023 05:10 pm
It is my intention to officially announce my candidacy for Town of Niagara supervisor. I am starting my campaign by reaching out to the residents, family and friends, as well as fellow leaders of our community, to ask for your endorsements and support.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2023 03:35 pm
The Niagara Falls SNUG Street Outreach Program, operated by Community Missions, will hold an open house from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, to welcome the community to its office at 1702 Pine Ave.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2023 03:30 pm
The Niagara Falls Police has wrapped up its investigation regarding a suspicious package near Third and Cedar avenues. Officers determined there was no incident. The roads are now clear and back open.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2023 03:00 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski said Niagara County will once again honor Purple Heart veterans by adding their name to county's Book of Honor at a ceremony to be held on Sunday, Aug. 6. The county is asking any Purple Heart veterans or their family members who have not yet come forward to please do so by May 1 in order to be part of this year's ceremony.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2023 02:20 pm
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced Lazarus R. Hayes, 33, of Niagara Falls, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra Jr. to possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, which carries a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of life, and a $250,000 fine.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2023 02:20 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, has been sworn in to serve as a member of the House of Representatives in the 118th Congress.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2023 02:20 pm
Lion Tom Witkowski from the Grand Island Lions Club explained the Brandel Murphy Youth Foundation to the Barker Lions at a recent meeting.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2023 04:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced the promotion of Denise Donnell - the first woman to command the New York Air National Guard - to the two-star rank of major general. Donnell was the first woman to command one of the New York Air National Guard's five flying wings, and is one of only five women to attain the rank of major general in the New York National Guard.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2023 04:15 pm
In one of the last acts in Congress 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the National Heritage Area Act (S. 1942) by a bipartisan vote of 326-95. Days earlier, the Senate passed the same bill without opposition. President Biden signed the legislation on Jan. 5, 2023.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2023 04:05 pm
Mayor Robert Restaino, representatives from Niagara University and members of the City of Niagara Falls administration will hold a community meeting with DeVeaux residents at Maple Avenue School at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11. The meeting will focus on student housing in the DeVeaux area.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2023 11:00 am
It is with mixed emotions that I am announcing today that I will not seek a third term as supervisor for the Town of Niagara. I truly believe that everything and everyone has a shelf life, and it is time for me to "pass the baton" and spend more quality time with my family. I am very proud of our accomplishments over the past nine years, and I look forward to a new vision and new focus that the next town supervisor and board will have.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2023 11:00 am
Town of Niagara officials are hoping to breathe new life into a long-vacant property on Military Road.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2023 11:00 am
The Town of Wheatfield got down to business for 2023 with its reorganizational meeting held earlier this week. According to the town's website, wheatfield.ny.us, the following actions were unanimously approved by Town Board members:
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Fri, Jan 6th 2023 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Jan. 6, 2023
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 04:55 pm
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello, R-C-I-Niagara, was joined by his daughter and granddaughters as he was sworn in Monday by Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino to serve his fourth term in the Assembly.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 02:15 pm
Early Saturday morning, the Niagara Falls Fire Department was called out to a structure fire at 431 20th St., around 2:30 a.m. Crews arrived on scene to find heavy flames coming from the building.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 02:15 pm
Niagara Falls Police have arrested a suspect in the homicide that occurred on the morning of Jan. 1 in the 2200 block of LaSalle Avenue. The suspect is charged with one count of murder in the second degree and will be arraigned in Niagara Falls City Court on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 02:15 pm
Empire State Wrestling starts 2023 in a major way with its next event, "All I Do Is Win." The event will take place Friday, Jan. 20, at the Frontier Fire Hall (2176 Liberty Drive, Niagara Falls).
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 01:25 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has named Sean Dwyer its new director of marketing, special events and public relations for the Medical Center Foundation.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 01:25 pm
New York State Sen. Rob Ortt will join Niagara County Legislator Chris Voccio at "Coffee with Chris" at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 01:20 pm
Race Management Solutions and The Winery at Marjim Manor are continuing their partnerships of 5K races through the orchard. Races are scheduled for Jan. 14 and 21. Runners can register at www.RaceManagementSolutions.com. Registering the day of the race is also scheduled.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 12:50 pm
On Dec. 29, at 11:58 p.m., the Niagara County Sheriff's Office communications center received a 911 call reporting a burglary that had just occurred at a residence on Pretoria Street in The Town of Niagara.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 12:50 pm
On Dec. 30, at 6:23 p.m., the Niagara County Sheriff's Office communications center received a fire alarm from the Wheatfield Towers Apartment Building. The fire alarm was followed by a water flow alarm from the same location.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 12:50 pm
Niagara Community Action Program Inc. expressed appreciation and gratitude to Save a Lot on Military Road for 70 bags of donated food.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 12:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced that nine projects and one individual are being recognized with 2022 New York State Historic Preservation Awards. Projects highlighted with this year's awards include a community-led establishment of a historic district in Chautauqua County, transformational design of historic garden space in Westchester County, and the completed restoration of a historic pier in New York City.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 07:00 am
The annual Greater Niagara Fishing and Outdoor Expo will take place at the Niagara Falls Convention Center from Thursday, Feb. 16, through Sunday, Feb. 19. The event draws anglers from various specialties, with exhibitions, classes and opportunities to learn from experts in the industry.
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Fri, Dec 30th 2022 11:00 am
We hope to do and offer even more in 2023 - but "we" can only do it as part of a grander "we." You see, without our valued readers, subscribers and advertisers, we couldn't exist. We would be working in a vacuum - and not the good kind; more like the one where your cat's hair tangles up the rollers. Yuck. No one wants that.
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Tue, Dec 27th 2022 12:50 pm
The Office of City of Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino announced, "Modern Disposal will be performing regularly scheduled trash pickup for this week, Wednesday, Dec. 28, through Friday, Dec. 30. Those who normally are scheduled to have Monday or Tuesday garbage pickups will be pushed back to next week. There will be no item restrictions for those two days (Jan. 2-3)."
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Mon, Dec 26th 2022 02:30 pm
Wegmans on Military Road in Niagara Falls graciously opened its doors on Christmas morning for Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center by donating numerous carts full of food to the hospital's patients and essential staff.
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Mon, Dec 26th 2022 07:00 am
Niagara County Farm Bureau has recognized three state legislators with its "Circle of Friends" award. Formally given by New York Farm Bureau, the accolade recognizes state-elected officials who support the legislation NYFB promotes.
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Sun, Dec 25th 2022 09:50 am
On Sunday morning, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office announced, "Effective immediately the travel ban for Niagara County has been lifted. A travel advisory will remain in place at this time. A travel advisory is also in place for the City of Lockport, City of Niagara Falls and the City of North Tonawanda."
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Sat, Dec 24th 2022 08:15 pm
On Saturday night, the Office of City of Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino stated, "Unfortunately, the prolonged extent of the storm has created conditions that remain unsafe for driving. Our crews will be out throughout the night working to clear roads. The traffic ban will continue into Christmas Day. While we know this impacts religious services, it is important to remain safe."
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Sat, Dec 24th 2022 11:25 am
The following warming shelters are open and available to those who may have lost power, are stranded, or experiencing extreme cold conditions.
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Fri, Dec 23rd 2022 05:35 pm
On Friday afternoon, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office announced, "Niagara County has declared a state of emergency due to the severe weather conditions that are impacting travel and safety. Effective 2 p.m., Niagara County will be upgrading the travel advisory to a full travel ban until further notice."
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Fri, Dec 23rd 2022 12:15 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the House of Representatives approved the National Heritage Area Act (S.1942). The bill reauthorizes all Niagara Heritage Areas, including those in Niagara Falls and along the Erie Canal, for the next 15 years, ensuring a long-term federal commitment to investments in these areas.
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Fri, Dec 23rd 2022 11:00 am
When Niagara County resident Don Luce died unexpectedly last month at the age of 88, his passing received national attention by way of stories in the New York Times and Washington Post.
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Fri, Dec 23rd 2022 10:55 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Dec. 23-30, 2022
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Fri, Dec 23rd 2022 10:30 am
The "Hometown Heroes" banner program is slowly starting to gain recognition in northern Niagara County.
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