Tue, Oct 8th 2024 02:30 pm
Catholic Charities of Buffalo is joining with other Catholic organizations in observing World Mental Health Day (Oct. 10), and the National Catholic Mental Health Campaign (Oct. 10-18).
|
Mon, Oct 7th 2024 04:25 pm
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced New York is launching a program to distribute $10 million in new eviction prevention funds to communities across upstate, including more than $1.5 million to Erie County.
|
Sat, Oct 5th 2024 09:55 am
Pauline Y. "Polly" Smith, of Locke, New York - who lived on Grand Island for 50 years, becoming widely familiar in WNY as the wife of journalist Doug Smith - passed away quietly at home on Sept. 23, 2024. She was 88.
|
Sat, Oct 5th 2024 07:00 am
Grand Islanders are calling for safety measures at an intersection where a Sept. 11 accident claimed one life, and a second crash this past Sunday sent three others to area hospitals.
|
Wed, Oct 2nd 2024 07:55 pm
Geological organizations from Western New York will celebrate National Earth Science Week, informing the public of what geologists and earth scientists do, their importance to society; and the various career opportunities that are available.
|
Wed, Oct 2nd 2024 06:40 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns announced his office will be conducting a "Passports on the Move" outreach event at select AAA travel and insurance centers.Each event are for first-time passport applicants only. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the Erie County Clerk's Outreach Center at 716-858-8864.
|
Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
The Poloncarz administration today performed its Erie County charter-mandated action of submitting Erie County's major revenues and expenses report to the Erie County comptroller, a procedural action that must take place no later than Oct. 1 as the administration prepares to release the proposed 2025 budget.
|
Tue, Oct 1st 2024 10:10 am
The holiday season kicks off at the historic mansion at Knox Farm State Park where more than 70 artisans and craftspeople from across Western New York will be selling a wide variety of quality art and handcrafted merchandise. Hosted by the Friends of Knox Farm State Park, this popular annual event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2-3.
|
Mon, Sep 30th 2024 11:10 am
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced Hadley Exhibits has been selected as the 61st Senate District Small Business of the Month for September. Ryan presented Hadley President and CEO Ted Johnson with a New York State Senate Empire Award in recognition of the local company's 101 years of growth and success.
|
Sat, Sep 28th 2024 09:25 am
More than 125 cars were on display at the Sept. 18 car show at Elderwood-Grand Island, said Elderwood's activities director Katey Dulak.
|
Sat, Sep 28th 2024 09:25 am
Fashion through history was the theme on Sept. 8 at River Lea, the Grand Island Historical Society's museum located in Beaver Island State Park. One day earlier, the architecture of Ferry Village was the focus for a walking tour. The weather was less than ideal for the walking tour, as it intermittently rained.
|
Thu, Sep 26th 2024 08:00 pm
Some of Western New York's top health care CEOs from organizations such as Catholic Health, Roswell Park, Kaleida Health, Highmark Western and Northeastern New York and Independent Health, will be presenting and taking questions during a half-day forum hosted by the Healthcare Executive Forum of WNY.
|
Thu, Sep 26th 2024 08:00 pm
Navigating health insurance can be overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone.
|
Sat, Sep 21st 2024 07:00 am
An unexpected snag is postponing the rollout of stop arm bus cameras, reported Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance Bob Merkle at the Sept. 9 Grand Island Board of Education meeting, held at Eco Island, 3285 Staley Road.
|
Sat, Sep 21st 2024 07:00 am
"I was standing in the kitchen, and all of a sudden, the whole house started to vibrate! ... I thought I was going to blow away with the house."
|
Sat, Sep 21st 2024 07:00 am
Town of Grand Island Clerk Patricia Frentzel announced the 2024-25 school tax bills have been mailed.
|
Sat, Sep 21st 2024 06:55 am
Nautilus Solar Energy and its partner, EnergyMark, celebrated the opening of the Community Solar project with a ribbon-cutting on Sept. 3 at the 5.5-megawatt community solar farm at 2180 Alvin Road.
|
Fri, Sep 20th 2024 09:55 am
The Grand Island Lions extend an open invitation to an open house Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Heron Pointe Clubhouse. The meet and greet will run from 6-8 pm. Learn what members have done and what they plan to do to help the Grand Island community and the world become a better place to live and work in.
|
Wed, Sep 18th 2024 06:00 pm
Wall Street rating agency Fitch Ratings ("Fitch") has upgraded Erie County's credit rating to "AA" and pronounced the county's rating outlook as "positive" in the county's most recent ratings assessment, announced by Fitch on Monday.
|
Mon, Sep 16th 2024 08:50 am
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Mark Mortenson, president and CEO of the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens.
|
Sat, Sep 14th 2024 07:00 am
When a tornado touched down along West River Road on Grand Island at 4:33 p.m. Sept. 9, it raised the questions, "Why us?" and "Why here?"
|
Sat, Sep 14th 2024 07:00 am
Mary Ehde has fond memories of fireworks displays at Fantasy Island during past Independence Days.
|
Sat, Sep 14th 2024 07:00 am
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce has announced its Citizen of the Year Awards.
|
Sat, Sep 14th 2024 07:00 am
The Grand Island High School football team and cheerleaders traveled to the Cattaraugus town of Yorkshire on Sept. 7 for their first game of the season. As they traveled to play the Pioneer Panthers, they had more than football on their minds.
|
Sat, Sep 14th 2024 06:55 am
As a result of the efforts of Eagle Scout Luke Gworek, the cupola from the former Grand Island Town Hall is now on permanent display in front of Town Hall, on the Baseline Road side of the building.
|
Fri, Sep 13th 2024 11:45 am
Attached to Leah Mayer's locker in Veronica Connor Middle School is a sign with handwritten notes from other students. In big letters, the sign reads, "We love you, Leah."
|
Fri, Sep 13th 2024 11:30 am
Brace for bridge delays starting Saturday and continuing through this weekend on the southbound South Grand Island Bridge.
|
Fri, Sep 13th 2024 11:05 am
Our readers have spoken. They've chosen Adrian's Custard & Beef as the "Best Frozen Treat" in the "Savory Summer" food contest.
|
Thu, Sep 12th 2024 09:45 pm
A Grand Island eighth-grader was struck and killed by a vehicle on Wednesday night, according to the Erie County Sheriff's Office and broadcast media reports.
|
Thu, Sep 12th 2024 05:25 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced lottery drawings for waterfowl hunting season have been scheduled.
|
Thu, Sep 12th 2024 05:25 pm
The Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission will hold a series of jury hearings in each of the four Appellate Division departments, beginning with a public hearing in Buffalo on Sept. 24. The hearing will be video recorded and held at the Erie County Ceremonial Courtroom at 92 Franklin St., from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
|
Wed, Sep 11th 2024 07:30 pm
On Monday, New York State Sen. Sean Ryan presented a New York State Senate Commendation Award to New York State Park Police officer Nathan Sibenik in recognition of his heroic intervention to prevent a woman from drowning in the Niagara River.
|
Mon, Sep 9th 2024 03:45 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 19-year-old Thierry Bikorimana of Buffalo was sentenced on Friday morning before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek to 21 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.
|
Mon, Sep 9th 2024 03:45 pm
On Monday, Erie County officials and local community organizations presented updates on county preparedness activities and actions for households to take as part of National Preparedness Month.
|
Mon, Sep 9th 2024 12:20 pm
Community partners invested in building a HEARTSafe community joined Erie County officials on Sept. 6 for a kickoff presentation outlining goals for improving the community's ability to respond to sudden cardiac emergencies.
|
Sat, Sep 7th 2024 07:00 am
The Grand Island Town Board, at its Sept. 3 meeting, issued a proclamation to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the National Association of Women Business Owners Buffalo Niagara (NAWBO), which will occur on Sept. 11. The proclamation was accepted by Laura Zimberg, immediate past president of NAWBO Buffalo Niagara.
|
Sat, Sep 7th 2024 07:00 am
A ribbon-cutting ceremony launched a new and unique Grand Island business Wednesday. Leaf, Stone and Steel sells familiar and exotic house plants, crystals from around the world, and wood and steel artwork.
|
Thu, Sep 5th 2024 08:15 pm
In recognition of National Sponge Candy Day, Fowler's Chocolates - known as the original maker of Sponge Candy - has teamed up, once again, with FeedMore WNY to create a special opportunity for indulgence and generosity.
|
Thu, Sep 5th 2024 08:15 pm
The United Way of Buffalo & Erie County's Next Generation United Pitch10 event offers 10 local organizations the chance to compete for a series of grant prizes.
|
Thu, Sep 5th 2024 08:15 pm
Erie County's ErieNet broadband initiative is cleared to begin construction in the City of Buffalo after the Buffalo Common Council passed a resolution approving the Telecommunications License Agreement with ErieNet LDC on Sept. 3. The approval is a major step toward bringing high-speed broadband access to areas of Erie County that have lacked it for years.
|
