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Biden-Harris: More than $35 million to selectees to fund environmental justice projects across Great Lakes
Wed, Mar 27th 2024 04:25 pm
This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of four applicants to receive more than $35 million to fund projects that advance environmental justice in underserved and overburdened communities across the Great Lakes.
Erie County Department of Environment & Planning and partners holding 3rd annual WNY Earth Day Challenge
Tue, Mar 26th 2024 03:25 pm
The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning has announced the return of the annual WNY Earth Day Challenge, created by the department and many community partners to encourage residents to celebrate Earth Day by learning about the environment and taking actions locally.
New Erie County Department of Public Works' highway barn in Lancaster nears completion
Mon, Mar 25th 2024 03:00 pm
The Erie County Department of Public Works' Highways Division is nearing completion of a new highway barn on Cemetery Road in Lancaster that will replace an obsolete barn in Clarence the DPW had been using for operations. The $9.2 million investment creates a far more efficient, effective, and better-located structure for departmental operations in the district.
New York Power Authority fishing piers to open March 30
Mon, Mar 25th 2024 11:45 am
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) announced the fishing pier at the base of the Robert Moses Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant will open for the season on Saturday, March 30.
Erie County rejects Town of Grand Island warehouse law
Sat, Mar 23rd 2024 07:00 am
Erie County has come out against Grand Island's proposed zoning changes dealing with the allowable size of warehouses and distributions centers in M-1 and M-2 districts.
New deli opens in time for St. Patrick's Day
Sat, Mar 23rd 2024 07:00 am
JG's Island Deli's new owner, Jordan Garrow, was excited about the enthusiastic response from customers at the deli's soft opening this past Sunday.
TrendSetters: Custom style, trendy look
Sat, Mar 23rd 2024 07:00 am
TrendSetters Hair Design owner Cathy Fancher-Caldwell has established her business to be a place of beauty, serenity and confidence.
Grand Island: Residents oppose apartment plan
Sat, Mar 23rd 2024 07:00 am
A developer's plan to build apartments at Ransom and Stony Point roads brought opposition from residents during the third of three public hearings at Monday's lengthy Town Board meeting.
Top 10 high school graduates introduced at Board of Education meeting
Sat, Mar 23rd 2024 06:55 am
The academic top 10 of the Grand Island Central School District's graduating Class of 2026 was honored at the March 11 meeting of the Board of Education. Seven of the 10 students were at the meeting.
Buffalo woman sentenced for multiple shoplifting incidents after being banned from Walden Galleria
Fri, Mar 22nd 2024 03:40 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 25-year-old Nyeaira E. Stallworth of Buffalo was sentenced this morning before State Supreme Court Paul B. Wojtaszek to 1 2/3 to 5 years in prison.
Colvin Cleaners' 'Gowns for Prom' distribution site moving to Buffalo Convention Center
Fri, Mar 22nd 2024 11:00 am
The 16th annual Colvin Cleaners "Gowns for Prom" has a new home for high school students to select a free gown during a three-day distribution April 9-11: the Buffalo Convention Center, at 153 Franklin St.
Public is invited to presentation on dementia
Fri, Mar 22nd 2024 09:15 am
High levels of stress and feelings of isolation are common among caregivers for family members living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia.
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park to open for 45th season, commemorate 80th anniversary of USS Croaker
Thu, Mar 21st 2024 08:20 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park will open for its 45th season on Saturday, March 23, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Joining the Naval Park for the ribbon cutting will be Van Taylor, who will be honored as the first official visitor of the season.
International Deaf Hockey returns to Buffalo
Wed, Mar 20th 2024 09:50 am
Northtown Center at Amherst will serve as the site for the inaugural Jeff Sauer International Deaf Hockey Series to be held April 11-14.
Beaver Island to offer eclipse events
Tue, Mar 19th 2024 01:45 pm
Experience the "Path of Totality at Beaver Island State Park" on Monday, April 8, with free park admission and free parking (1000 parking spaces). Organizers noted these things to do:
Kearns: Earned Income Tax Credit puts money in your pocket
Mon, Mar 18th 2024 04:30 pm
If you worked in the past year, you can get your federal and state taxes e-filed for free, and you may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
Food Policy Council seeks members
Mon, Mar 18th 2024 10:50 am
Erie County is actively recruiting community-minded individuals to serve as members on the Food Policy Council (FPC). The ideal applicant resides in Erie County and shares the common mission of the FPC - to advocate for an equitable and sustainable food system. The FPC is looking for individuals to serve on the council who have professional experience in fields related to food production, distribution, retail, procurement and/or education.
Grand Island Recreation Department announces 2024 Easter egg trail and activities
Sat, Mar 16th 2024 07:00 am
The 2024 Easter egg trail and activities, presented by the Grand Island Recreation Department, Grand Island Memorial Library and Miracle League of WNY, will take place from 9-11:30 a.m. Friday, March 29.
DeGlopper Memorial site volunteers continue push for federal monument status
Sat, Mar 16th 2024 07:00 am
Unusually nice weather last fall and this spring has been great news for the volunteers who have been working tirelessly to build and maintain the DeGlopper Memorial, while anxiously awaiting the goal of having this space declared a federal monument.
Tops invests $2 million in Grand Island store
Sat, Mar 16th 2024 07:00 am
Tops Friendly Markets announced the grand reopening of its 57,000-square-feet Grand Island store at 2140 Grand Island Blvd.
Easter egg hunt to raise funds for VFW
Sat, Mar 16th 2024 07:00 am
Autumn Spinella and her husband, Joseph, had always wanted to do something special to raise much-needed funds for Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9249 and its auxiliary. Their opportunity came last year when they organized an extremely successful Easter egg hunt on the VFW grounds at 2121 Grand Island Blvd.
Zonta honors Yellow Rose recipients
Sat, Mar 16th 2024 07:00 am
The Zonta Club of Grand Island has selected four outstanding women to receive the 2024 Yellow Rose award for leadership and service to the community. The club is honoring women whose talent, dedication, determination, and caring hearts have made a difference in the lives of others and inspired a new generation to achieve to their greatest potential.
WNY legislators push to prevent cuts to state education aid
Fri, Mar 15th 2024 04:25 pm
On Friday, state legislators representing Western New York joined representatives from New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) and superintendents from several local school districts at Williamsville South High School to urge action to prevent funding cuts in the state budget that would affect school districts in Western New York and across New York.
Tops celebrates National Safe Place Week
Fri, Mar 15th 2024 11:40 am
Tops is proud to celebrate National Safe Place Week, which is celebrated nationally during the third full week in March each year.
Grand Island: Overpass work resumes
Fri, Mar 15th 2024 09:30 am
Work has resumed on the Beaver Island Parkway overpass to the I-190 Thruway on Grand Island.
Imagine a future without local news: New York must enact Local Journalism Sustainability Act
Fri, Mar 15th 2024 09:15 am
As objective and independent news writers and editors, we have an imperative to cover the issues most important to the people of Niagara County and Grand Island. Every day, our team is on the ground questioning elected officials, uplifting the stories of community changemakers, and uncovering truths that some would rather keep hidden. But, amidst industry challenges, it is no longer unfathomable to picture a future when New York state is completely without local newspapers and other local news outlets.
Ryan announces free tax preparation services in north Buffalo
Thu, Mar 14th 2024 07:20 pm
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced a group of IRS-trained and certified volunteers are providing free assistance with filing federal and state tax returns at three locations in north Buffalo.
Obituary: Chie Doring
Thu, Mar 14th 2024 09:45 am
Chie Doring passed on March 10, 2024.
$102 million awarded to NFTA for rapid transit line
Wed, Mar 13th 2024 08:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority will receive a $102 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to design and construct a low- or no-emission bus rapid transit line.
GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center, local icons, to light the night in yellow & blue celebrating World Down Syndrome Day
Wed, Mar 13th 2024 08:20 pm
On Thursday, March 21, aka World Down Syndrome Day, GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center will partner with many of the region's iconic buildings and attractions to shine a yellow and blue light on WNY.
National Poison Prevention Week is March 17-23
Tue, Mar 12th 2024 05:05 pm
Pause your scrolling for a moment and save this number to your phone's contact list: 1-800-222-1222.
Cheektowaga man pleads guilty to 15 felony charges in 8 crimes involving high-end vehicle theft in Erie County
Mon, Mar 11th 2024 03:00 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 21-year-old Richard E. Lucas III of Cheektowaga pleaded guilty on Friday afternoon before Erie County Court Judge James Bargnesi to numerous felony charges in eight separate criminal cases.
ECHDC board meets and approves items for Buffalo's waterfront
Mon, Mar 11th 2024 03:00 pm
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. board of directors met Monday and approved a number of measures to promote Buffalo's waterfront and the Erie Canal bicentennial, continue to advance ECHDC's projects on the waterfront, and protect ECHDC's assets.
Make a positive impact: Give blood with the Red Cross
Mon, Mar 11th 2024 11:05 am
As spring approaches, the American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply. People of all blood types - especially those with type O blood - are critical to ensuring hospitals can meet the daily demand for lifesaving transfusions.
HEALTHeLINK launches community health dashboard
Mon, Mar 11th 2024 11:05 am
HEALTHeLINK, the health information exchange (HIE) for Western New York, announced the launch of its HEALTHeWNY dashboard, the first-of-its-kind tool to improve interventions for public and community health.
Building bridges toward a safer Grand Island
Sat, Mar 9th 2024 07:00 am
Anti-crime activist Lindsey Cruz had nothing but praise this week for Grand Island law enforcement for their quick work in stopping a rise in car thefts and break-ins that plagued the first two months of 2024.
Mental Health First Aid training offers tips & strategies
Sat, Mar 9th 2024 06:50 am
If a student were to fall during a track meet and sprain an ankle, it is highly likely the student would get help in the form of first aid. The type of first aid might include ice packs or compression bandages or elevating the ankle.
Morinello kicks off annual Read Across America Week
Fri, Mar 8th 2024 05:05 pm
Assemblyman Morinello kicked off his first day of Read Across America Week by reading to students at William Kaegebein Elementary School.
Residents object to Golfview zoning change
Fri, Mar 8th 2024 09:45 am
Town Hall had a packed house Monday as residents pleaded with the Town Board to say no to a rezoning request that would allow four apartment buildings in the proposed 65-acre Golfview development at Whitehaven and East River roads.
Catholic Health hosts livestream panel discussion for Women's History Month
Wed, Mar 6th 2024 07:15 pm
In honor of Women's History Month, Catholic Health is hosting a livestream panel discussion from Seneca One Tower titled, "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Healthcare" from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 15.
 

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