Mon, May 8th 2023 07:00 am
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum announced it will join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families this summer.
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Fri, May 5th 2023 05:45 pm
The Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center will celebrate its fifth anniversary by hosting a five-year anniversary celebration gala from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, May 6, and offering free admission to the Heritage Center on May 5-7.
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Fri, May 5th 2023 04:20 pm
Minimum Data Set Consultants LLC (MDS), a firm that provides consulting services to skilled nursing facilities across the country, experienced a data breach that may include medical record information from some long-term-care residents within Catholic Health. MDS is in the process of notifying the residents, their family members, or other responsible party.
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Fri, May 5th 2023 04:20 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that Route 62, Niagara Falls Boulevard, will have a lane closure in the Town of Tonawanda to facilitate emergency drainage repair.
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Fri, May 5th 2023 04:20 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the westbound Niagara Scenic Parkway will be closed in the City of Niagara Falls from the LaSalle Expressway to Buffalo Avenue on Tuesday, May 9, to facilitate paving. The closure will be in place from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists traveling westbound should follow the posted detour.
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Fri, May 5th 2023 04:15 pm
National Travel and Tourism Week begins this Sunday, May 7, and runs through Saturday, May 13. The annual tradition celebrates the integral part travel plays in the economy, and essential role it has in the recovery of our nation. On Wednesday, May 10, from 10:15-10:30 p.m., Niagara Falls will be illuminated red in support of National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW).
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Fri, May 5th 2023 11:25 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for May 5, 2023
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Thu, May 4th 2023 10:45 am
Tops Friendly Markets and the Taste of Buffalo announced Kelynn Holenstein, a talented artist from North Tonawanda, is the grand-prizewinner of the 2023 Taste of Buffalo Tops poster art contest.
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Thu, May 4th 2023 10:45 am
Niagara County Employment & Training Director Donald J. Jablonski announced the amount of money available through the department's tuition assistance grant has increased from $4,000 to $5,000.
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Thu, May 4th 2023 10:45 am
Lisa Bielmeier, public relations director of Orleans/Niagara BOCES, and Scott Brauer, a Niagara Career and Technical Education Center Project-Based Engineering teacher, were among the 18 recognized from across the Western New York area by the Western New York Educational Service Council (WNYSEC) on April 26 at the Awards of Excellence ceremony.
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Thu, May 4th 2023 10:45 am
The Mental Health Association in Niagara County (MHA) will host a volunteer recruitment event on from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at The Ship Bar & Grill, 5612 Tonawanda Creek Road, Lockport. The event will include food and drink specials all afternoon, giveaways, as well as DJ Rosario playing music at the event.
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Thu, May 4th 2023 10:05 am
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame duo The Righteous Brothers topped the charts in four decades. Now, Bill Medley joins forces with one of the most versatile vocalists in America, Bucky Heard, to bring the Righteous Brothers back to the stage.
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Wed, May 3rd 2023 07:35 pm
In a collaboration with Catholic Charities, the Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will hold a forum about Alzheimer's disease and dementia for Niagara County residents from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at the Catholic Charities office at 625 Tronolone Place in Niagara Falls.
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Wed, May 3rd 2023 07:00 am
Edward Town Middle School announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the third quarter marking period of the 2022-23 academic year.
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Wed, May 3rd 2023 07:00 am
Niagara Wheatfield High School announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the third quarter marking period of the 2022-23 academic year.
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Wed, May 3rd 2023 07:00 am
The Esther Werner & Helene Barter Scholarship, awarded annually by The Auxiliary of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, was awarded to Claire Villanova, a forensic interview specialist at the Child Advocacy Center of Niagara (CAC).
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Tue, May 2nd 2023 11:05 am
Metz Culinary Management held its annual "Ultimate Cake Competition" at Niagara University in March. This year, eight student teams participated in decorating an 8-inch round cake, with students voting for the best design.
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Tue, May 2nd 2023 09:00 am
The Family and Friends Down Syndrome Association of Niagara is pleased to announce the return of the Down River Run 5K and 1.5 Mile Fun Walk. The event will take place Saturday, June 3, at Fort Niagara State Park, managed by Its Your Race, Race Management Solutions.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 10:50 am
The Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2023 slate of awardees for the Chamber Honors Awards.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 09:55 am
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office is taking extra steps to help first responders identify residents who may have difficulty communicating or understanding directions during an emergency. Our new disabilities response decals may be displayed on your residence or vehicle to alert first responders upon arrival.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 09:55 am
Connect55+ Active Living Communities across the country collected canned goods and created canned food sculptures in their communities, all for a good cause. A combined donation of nearly 10,000 canned goods and nonperishable food items was collected that was distributed to local food shelters.
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Fri, Apr 28th 2023 02:50 pm
Women United of Greater Niagara's baby supply drive has been extended. Donations of baby bottles, bottle brushes, wipes, diapers, pacifiers, lotion, baby cereal, baby food, formula (Enfamil) and new baby clothes can be dropped off at the United Way of Greater Niagara office, located at 6420 Inducon Drive West, Suite B2, until May 12.
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Fri, Apr 28th 2023 02:50 pm
Destination Niagara USA will host 11 members of the media from different areas of the U.S. who will converge on the Niagara Region from Sunday, April 30, through Saturday, May 6.
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Fri, Apr 28th 2023 10:15 am
Members of Niagara University's men's hockey team spent a recent morning loading and unloading a truck filled with furniture that will be used to set up new homes for refugees resettling in Western New York through Jewish Family Services. The team connected with JFS through an ongoing initiative of Niagara University's Justice House program.
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Fri, Apr 28th 2023 09:50 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for April 28, 2023
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Fri, Apr 28th 2023 08:55 am
Wild Kritters of Niagara County has set the date and location of for its annual basket raffle. The fundraiser is set for Sunday, June 4, at the 3F Conservation Club, 904 Swann Road, Youngstown. Tickets go on sale at noon, with the drawing beginning at 4 p.m.
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Fri, Apr 28th 2023 08:45 am
NCCC sophomore Gabrielle Kramer was one of 46 students across the state who were recognized with the Norman R. McConney, Jr. Award for Student Excellence. Presented by the State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor John B. King Jr., this award identifies the achievements of Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) students who are in pursuit of their associate and bachelor's degrees.
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Fri, Apr 28th 2023 07:00 am
The 32nd anniversary of the Liberty Drive Cleanup was held Saturday, April 22 (Earth Day). Coordinated by Wheatfield Councilman Larry Helwig, this was the largest group of Scouts attending the cleanup in the history of this event. More than 40 Cub Scouts and their families from Pack 824 in Cambria and Pack 833 in Wheatfield attended the cleanup on Liberty Drive.
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Fri, Apr 28th 2023 07:00 am
Town of Niagara Councilman Richard Sirianni recently announced he is seeking the position of Town of Niagara highway superintendent, a position being vacated by incumbent Bob Herman.
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Thu, Apr 27th 2023 07:55 pm
As Niagara County prepares to recruit its next round of correction officers, it is continuing to take part in a state pilot program, begun last year, which scores candidates on baseline criteria like training and experience, and eliminates the need to take a civil service exam. Niagara County is one of 40 counties participating in this effort.
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Wed, Apr 26th 2023 09:35 am
The American Heart Association, the worldwide leader in resuscitation science and education, and Wegmans are adding lifesavers to the chain of survival by providing Hands-Only CPR education resources in the community.
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Wed, Apr 26th 2023 09:35 am
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum announced it has joined "Museums for All," a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Association of Children's Museums, to encourage people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits.
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Wed, Apr 26th 2023 07:00 am
The NCCC Film & Animation Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at the college's Sanborn campus, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road. The event features film and animation screenings, workshops, music, movie trivia contests, exhibits, food and refreshments. Admission to the festival is free and open to the public.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 04:40 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 30-year-old Nicholas D. D'Angelo of Niagara Falls pleaded guilty this afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Debra Givens.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:40 pm
EPIC-Every Person Influences Children has received support from the Office of Children and Family Services Family Opportunity Center. EPIC was awarded $1.8 million in funding over the next three years to open centers in Niagara and Cattaraugus counties.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:40 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 Sunday, Aug. 6. Jastrzemski said any Purple Heart veterans (or their family members) who are not currently in the book need to come forward by May 1 to be included in this year's ceremony.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:40 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara will host its annual Healthy Kids Day from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29, "encouraging families to take a moment to help kids be kids."
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:40 pm
After three years, due to COVID-19 and renovations to its recreation center, Niagara University once again hosted the Special Olympics New York's Western Regional Basketball Tournament on its campus. The tournament took place Saturday, April 22, in the university's Kiernan Recreation Center.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 08:40 am
At approximately 11:30 a.m. Monday morning, Niagara Falls police responded to a house in the 1300 block of Ashland Avenue for a report of a man shot.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 05:55 pm
As the countywide chamber of commerce, the Niagara USA Chamber is used to holding ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new companies. However, its next ribbon-cutting will be a little different, as it will cut the ribbon on its own new auxiliary business space.
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