Fri, Nov 5th 2021 08:15 am
The former Niagara Catholic High School building, at 520 66th St., has sort of resembled Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory since it closed in the summer of 2018. Tremendous work has taken place inside - out of view from the general public - with great expectations in place for what might be when The Chapel reopens the site in the near future.
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Fri, Nov 5th 2021 07:30 am
Upcoming Veterans Day observances in northern Niagara County include:
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Thu, Nov 4th 2021 09:00 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will host a community COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic from 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, at the Niagara Falls Community Education Center (formally 60th Street Elementary School), 6040 Lindbergh Ave.
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Wed, Nov 3rd 2021 03:30 pm
"Please be advised that, due to the construction project in Veterans Memorial Community Park, that the town has no choice but to cancel 'Noel at Niagara' for the 2021 holiday season."
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Wed, Nov 3rd 2021 09:20 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 14 new #VaxtoSchool pop-up vaccination sites to increase vaccination rates among school-aged New Yorkers.
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Wed, Nov 3rd 2021 07:00 am
Niagara County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced the 2022 Niagara County Sheriff dispatcher examination enrollment period has begun.
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Tue, Nov 2nd 2021 01:00 pm
Schoellkopf Health Center has been awarded a round 3 coronavirus emergency support grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation for the impact COVID-19 has had on its operations and residents.
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Mon, Nov 1st 2021 02:10 pm
The Niagara Wheatfield Board of Education meeting to be held on Nov. 3 will begin at 6 p.m. with an anticipated executive session. The public meeting is anticipated to begin at 7 p.m. in the High School Adult Learning Center, 2292 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn.
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Mon, Nov 1st 2021 02:05 pm
The computer technology students from the Orleans and Niagara Career and Technical Education Centers, at Orleans/Niagara BOCES, visited Seneca One Tower in downtown Buffalo.
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Mon, Nov 1st 2021 02:00 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins and City of Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino announced a federal grant totaling $40,648 for the Niagara Falls Police Department. Funded by the U.S. Department of Justice and awarded through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, the grant supports public safety efforts in the Cataract City.
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Sat, Oct 30th 2021 11:55 am
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Oct. 22, 2021
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Sat, Oct 30th 2021 11:15 am
On Saturday, the Department of Homeland Security announced non-citizen travelers who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and have appropriate documentation will be permitted to enter the U.S. via land ports of entry (POE) and ferry terminals starting on Nov. 8.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 05:35 pm
Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti wishes to inform the residents of Niagara County of a recent scam which is specifically targeting the older population.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 05:35 pm
There are approximately 620 registered sex offenders in Niagara County, and NCSO wants parents to know which houses their children should avoid when trick-or-treating.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 04:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced a pilot program between national diaper bank Baby2Baby and six domestic violence services providers to distribute diapers and other essential items to survivors of domestic violence and their children in New York City, the Southern Tier and Western New York.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 04:00 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Health Home will now serve as a care management agency under the BestSelf Health Home and Health Homes of Upstate New York (HHUNY).
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 01:55 pm
City of Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino announced that, on Monday, Nov. 1, there will be a special City Council meeting for the presentation of the executive budget. It begins at 7 p.m. and be held at Niagara Falls City Hall in the City Council Chambers.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 10:55 am
On Wednesday, City of North Tonawanda officials unveiled a new historical marker downtown on the anniversary of Teddy Roosevelt's birthday.
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Thu, Oct 28th 2021 07:15 pm
Mayor Robert Restaino announced the fall leaf pick-up will occur in the City of Niagara Falls from the week of Nov. 1 through the week of Dec. 13 as follows:
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Thu, Oct 28th 2021 07:15 pm
On Oct. 27, The Niagara County Sheriff's Office, in conjunction with the Niagara Falls Police Department and Niagara County Probation, took part in the 18th annual National Family Violence Apprehension Detail.
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Thu, Oct 28th 2021 09:35 am
The Niagara Arts Guild, a 73-year-old organization comprised of practicing artists, announces its fall show and sale will take place Saturday, Oct. 30, at the History Center of Niagara, 215 Niagara St., Lockport. A reception with refreshments runs from 2-4 p.m.
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Wed, Oct 27th 2021 02:00 pm
North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur Pappas announced a delay of the city's winter parking ban until Monday, Nov. 15. The parking ban in the city typically starts Nov. 1.
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Mon, Oct 25th 2021 02:05 pm
The Center for Elder Law & Justice has been awarded funding through the Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women to provide enhanced training and services to end abuse in later life in Niagara County. The agency will partner with the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, the district attorney of Niagara County, and Pinnacle Community Services to provide training programs to law enforcement, prosecutors, units of local government, victim service providers, and other organizations in recognizing and addressing instances of elder abuse.
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Fri, Oct 22nd 2021 08:15 pm
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Oct. 15, 2021
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Fri, Oct 22nd 2021 06:15 pm
The maintenance staff at Orleans/Niagara BOCES has been so busy over the course of the school year and summer, there were a few projects they did not get to. One of them was wiring the storage building at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center with electricity.
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Fri, Oct 22nd 2021 06:15 pm
Niagara Small Business Development Center (SBDC) adviser Deanna Brennan recently achieved her advanced business adviser certification from the New York Small Business Development Center.
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Thu, Oct 21st 2021 08:40 pm
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas held its Fall Expo with member Gratwick Hose Co. on Saturday. This year's event featured vendors that cover everything from home improvement, health and wellness, beauty and fashion, to education, to a variety of personal, home, finance and novelty gifts. Admission was free to the public.
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Thu, Oct 21st 2021 08:05 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph Jastrzemski hosted a brief ceremony on Tuesday to open a display of the Niagara County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall and the "Our Photo Album" exhibit featuring photos taken by Vietnam veterans during their tours of duty. The display will be open at least through Veteran's Day (Thursday, Nov. 11) at the Niagara County Courthouse in Lockport.
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Thu, Oct 21st 2021 06:35 pm
Community Education has returned and is doing quite well at Niagara Wheatfield.
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Wed, Oct 20th 2021 03:55 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos on Wednesday announced remaining deer management permits (DMPs) in several wildlife management units (WMUs) will be available to hunters beginning Nov. 1.
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Tue, Oct 19th 2021 06:20 pm
On Tuesday, New York State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt recognized Painter Plus Home Decorating as the "Small Business of the Month" for October.
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Mon, Oct 18th 2021 06:25 pm
The military book collection of David Caldwell is being sold to benefit educational programming at the Niagara County Historical Society, where Caldwell served as president of the board for many years. This is a collection of more than 500 books. Hardcovers will be $5, with paperbacks selling for $2.
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Mon, Oct 18th 2021 02:45 pm
Throughout October, Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA is supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The mall has teamed up with the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's breast and prostate peer education program to promote how early detection can save lives. From Monday, Oct. 18, through Friday, Oct. 22, representatives will be on-site talking with shoppers about the importance of breast health, risk factors, and signs and symptoms.
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Sat, Oct 16th 2021 02:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced the beginning of construction for a new, $46 million state-of-the-art visitor center in Niagara Falls State Park. The new facility, her team said, "will be a gateway to adventure along the Niagara River Corridor, greatly improving the visitor experience, complementing nature, and increasing the length of visits within the park in all four seasons. The newly built center will welcome new and returning sightseers, enhancing awareness of regional recreational and cultural offerings."
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Fri, Oct 15th 2021 01:30 pm
Niagara County Legislator Owen Steed will host a community forum for residents to learn about many of the services available to them through Niagara County and partner agencies. The free event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, at the Doris Jones Family Resource Center, 2001 9th St., Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Oct 15th 2021 01:20 pm
Niagara County Community College will be relocating and expanding its existing Veterans Memorial Park to honor the Niagara County veteran community. This park will not only represent those who served in the armed forces, but will also offer community programming to celebrate a proud heritage of military service.
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Thu, Oct 14th 2021 08:55 pm
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Oct. 8, 2021
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Wed, Oct 13th 2021 08:25 am
Congressman Brian Higgins on Wednesday night announced the United States is planning to reopen its land border to Canadians in November.
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Tue, Oct 12th 2021 09:20 am
Congressman Brian Higgins announced a federal grant totaling $248,077 awarded to Native American Community Services of Erie and Niagara Counties Inc. (NACS). Funded by the American Rescue Plan and awarded through the Administration for Native Americans (ANA), the grant supports tribes and organizations seeking to ensure the survival and vitality of Native American languages.
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Mon, Oct 11th 2021 02:05 pm
Recently at the Wheatfield Lions Club, we have seen actions that give us pride in our youth. With many thanks, we have achieved another achievement in our list of needed facility enhancements. It is help and support like this that has kept our Wheatfield Lions Club Five Senses Park at 6535 Ward Road in great condition.
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