Thu, Jan 29th 2026 11:50 am
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Tue, Jan 27th 2026 08:20 pm
SUNY Niagara's leadership has approved a revised institutional mission, a new vision statement and five-year strategic plan to support it. The plan, named "Future Forward 2026-2030," goes into effect this month following its unanimous approval at the college's board of trustees meeting in November.
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Mon, Jan 26th 2026 10:30 am
The City of North Tonawanda, in partnership with local developer Visone Co., has been awarded $2.5 million through New York state's Pro-Housing Supply Initiative to support critical infrastructure improvements on Tonawanda Island.
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Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 01:35 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce officially unveiled its 2026 advocacy agenda on Thursday, outlining a set of guiding principles that will shape the Chamber's advocacy efforts at the local, state and federal levels in the year ahead.
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Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 07:00 am
The Town of Niagara made it through the heavy snowstorm earlier this week, but Supervisor Sylvia Virtuoso said the municipality needs to take action before the next weather event.
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Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 07:00 am
The repairs along the I-190 southbound bridge crossing over Niagara Falls Boulevard in Niagara Falls are expected to be completed in the spring, according to New York State Department of Transportation representative Ryan Whalen.
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Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 06:30 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Jan. 23, 2026
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Thu, Jan 22nd 2026 11:10 am
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski announced the planned closures and schedule changes of the county's three Department of Motor Vehicles offices in February as the New York State DMV begins a large-scale system upgrade next month to modernize its technology platforms and service delivery. The upgrades impact every DMV across the state.
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 07:10 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health, children with special needs division, is pleased to announce an upcoming session of "Happy Talk Song and Sign." This free, community-based parent-child group is designed to support early communication and language development in young children through songs, simple signs, and evidence-based play.
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 01:45 pm
The newest member of the Aquarium of Niagara's penguin colony is making his public debut in honor of Penguin Awareness Day - and his arrival also brings a budding bird romance to Western New York.
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 01:35 pm
Niagara Community Action Program Inc. would like to extend its appreciation and thanks to Niagara Sheets LLC for a donation of $850, three boxes of new clothes for children, and six boxes of assorted toys for children to help needy families throughout Niagara County.
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 01:35 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski, on Tuesday, issued his yearly reminder to pistol permitholders to check their permits to see if they are due to recertify with the New York State Police.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:30 am
Tops Friendly Markets is excited to announce its sixth annual contest celebrating Black History Month. This initiative offers students in grades 3-8 an opportunity to honor and celebrate African American individuals who inspire them.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:30 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced the makeup date for the first lifeguard qualifier of the year. The new date is 11 a.m. Jan. 24 at Hamburg High School, 4111 Legion Drive Hamburg. Testing is required for anyone wishing to work as a lifeguard at any New York state park.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 01:15 pm
The Greater Niagara Fishing Expo, returning to the Niagara Falls Convention Center from Feb. 19-22, is proud to announce a meaningful partnership with Catching Dreams Charters, a nonprofit organization dedicated to giving children battling pediatric cancer, and their families, the opportunity to escape the challenges of treatment and enjoy a therapeutic day on the water.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 01:15 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health has received confirmation of two positive rabies cases involving raccoons in the towns of Cambria and Hartland. Samples were submitted to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center on Jan. 14, and positive results were confirmed Jan. 15.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 01:15 pm
In response to the heavy snowstorm on Jan. 15, members of Niagara Gospel Mission's RECON discipleship program stepped out in service, voluntarily assisting two local churches with snow removal efforts.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 09:10 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Jan. 16, 2026
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 07:00 am
The international homelessness awareness event, the Coldest Night of the Year, is coming up on Feb. 28. Lockport CARES, the one emergency homeless shelter in the City of Lockport, is currently signing up walkers and teams of walkers to experience being homeless in the Western New York winter.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 07:00 am
Project Future of Western New York, a martial arts studio at 2720 Niagara Falls Blvd., recently received some help from Niagara County Legislator Jesse Gooch in regard to the building's furnaces.
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Thu, Jan 15th 2026 02:05 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the bridge carrying Interstate 190 southbound over Niagara Falls Boulevard (U.S. Route 62) in the City of Niagara Falls will be closed for approximately four hours, beginning at 9 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Jan. 15, to facilitate a traffic reconfiguration.
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Wed, Jan 14th 2026 06:55 pm
Officials and volunteers gathered Wednesday to launch Appeal 2026 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the "Fund for the Faith," with a goal of raising $8 million by June 30.
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Wed, Jan 14th 2026 06:50 pm
The Kenan Center will host the 2026 Kenan Wine & Beer Bash on Saturday, Feb. 21, bringing together craft wineries, breweries, live music, and community spirit for one of the center's largest annual fundraisers. The event takes place inside the Kenan Center Arena, 433 Locust St., Lockport.
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Wed, Jan 14th 2026 04:00 pm
After five terms representing the people of New York State Assembly District 145, Assemblyman Angelo Morinello on Wednesday announced he will not seek reelection, marking the conclusion of a decade of public service dedicated to community engagement, responsive constituent services and bipartisan cooperation.
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Wed, Jan 14th 2026 09:15 am
Tops Friendly Markets is proud to launch this year's "Check Out Hunger" campaign. The initiative will take place in all Tops stores from Sunday, Jan. 18, through Saturday, Feb. 7.
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Tue, Jan 13th 2026 04:35 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is proud to announce that the New York State Department of Health has granted approval for several construction projects, marking the official launch of NFMMC's $53 million construction and renovation program on its 10th Street campus.
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Tue, Jan 13th 2026 04:30 pm
Local businessman, community leader and Niagara Falls Board of Education member Russ Petrozzi announced he will run for Niagara County legislator this November in the 5th District.
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Tue, Jan 13th 2026 04:30 pm
Recently, Johnny C. Parks, current Town of Niagara councilman, announced his plans to run for the Niagara County's 5th District legislator seat, held by longtime legislator Christopher Robins.
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Mon, Jan 12th 2026 12:25 pm
SUNY Niagara is the site of the fourth annual SUNY Cannabis Conference, taking place Jan. 12-13.
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Mon, Jan 12th 2026 12:10 pm
The New York State Department of State announced the completion and adoption of the City of North Tonawanda's new smart growth comprehensive plan.
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Fri, Jan 9th 2026 02:35 pm
On Jan. 9, at approximately 12:30 a.m., The Niagara Falls Police Department crash investigation unit responded to the intersection of 16th Street and Cleveland Avenue to investigate a two-vehicle crash involving a marked police cruiser.
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Fri, Jan 9th 2026 07:45 am
Wheatfield Constable John Bondi has left his post as a peace officer in Wheatfield to accept a position as an Amherst Police officer. He is also leaving the Niagara SPCA, where he served as an investigator of animal cruelty.
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Fri, Jan 9th 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Jan. 9, 2026
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Thu, Jan 8th 2026 05:00 pm
United Way of Greater Niagara is proud to announce its 2026 program funding awards, supporting a diverse group of agencies. These organizations reflect United Way's mission to champion youth-focused initiatives that foster positive social, emotional and mental development.
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Thu, Jan 8th 2026 12:00 pm
The New York Air National Guard's 107th Attack Wing honored Millard Fillmore, the nation's 13th president, Jan. 7, as the wing's mission support group deputy commander laid a wreath at Fillmore's gravesite in Buffalo.
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Thu, Jan 8th 2026 11:25 am
The Niagara County Department of Health (NCDOH) is pleased to announce it is offering winter weather emergency preparedness training to the public on Jan. 15.
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Wed, Jan 7th 2026 10:35 am
The Niagara County Legislature held its annual reorganizational meeting Tuesday night, unanimously electing Michael A. Hill as its new chairman. Hill succeeds Becky Wydysh, who did not seek reelection.
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Wed, Jan 7th 2026 08:45 am
On Jan. 6, at 5:26 p.m., the Niagara County Sheriff's Office communications division received multiple 911 calls reporting a Structure Fire at 2507 River Road. Deputies arrived to find a residence to be fully engulfed in flames.
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Tue, Jan 6th 2026 12:50 pm
Niagara Hospice announces the return of its beloved spring bouquet sale, taking place March 9-14. The annual event is one of the nonprofit organization's largest fundraisers.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 02:40 pm
The American Red Cross is teetering on a blood shortage this winter, which could lead to a disruption in lifesaving care. Donors are urged to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now.
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