Mon, Nov 13th 2023 04:55 pm
Every start to the winter season, we promise ourselves that this year will be different - that you'll be ready for whatever blizzard Mother Nature sends us. Yes, presently, our weather this fall season has been without any early winter weather events as in years past. However, our weather can change quickly and we can be hit with snow, ice, rain and fog off Lake Erie without warning.
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Mon, Nov 13th 2023 01:45 pm
As the Thanksgiving season approaches, many families and children are giving thanks for all their blessings - and sharing those blessings with children in need by packing shoeboxes with Operation Christmas Child.
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Mon, Nov 13th 2023 11:15 am
Starting Monday, Nov. 13, the Buffalo Zoo will be closed to the public every Monday through Thursday and open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. These seasonal operating hours will last until March 28, 2024.
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Sat, Nov 11th 2023 07:00 am
Have you wondered about what's happening, if anything, at the former Radisson Hotel site at 100 Whitehaven Road?
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Sat, Nov 11th 2023 07:00 am
In Western New York, there is a great need for beds for children, said Eric Cohoon, who teaches woodworking at Grand Island High School. He and Shawn Sweet, also a woodworking teacher, spoke about the community service project at the Nov. 6 Board of Education meeting, held at Huth Road Elementary School.
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Fri, Nov 10th 2023 03:25 pm
On Saturday, Nov. 11, the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park will host a number of special Veterans Day programs to honor and recognize all veterans.
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Thu, Nov 9th 2023 03:15 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 47-year-old Felix Ramos of Buffalo was sentenced this morning before State Supreme Court Justice Betty Calvo-Torres to two to four years direct to parole.
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Wed, Nov 8th 2023 05:15 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced the team will expand its partnership with Hasek's Heroes to include it in the organization's "Learn to Play" program.
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Wed, Nov 8th 2023 08:20 am
Peter Marston will be Grand Island's new supervisor. The current deputy supervisor won on the Conservative line, with 57.76% of the vote, against Republican Mike Madigan, who garnered 41.85%, in Tuesday's general election. Marston got 3,510 votes to Madigan's 2,543.
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Tue, Nov 7th 2023 02:35 pm
Community members can decorate for the holiday season while supporting their neighbors experiencing food insecurity by participating in the FeedMore WNY Foundation's holiday wreath and centerpiece fundraiser in partnership with Lavocat's Family Greenhouse and Nursery.
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Mon, Nov 6th 2023 02:35 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 24-year-old Kashmonay U. Holley and 23-year-old Nahzaire N. Murray, both of Rochester, pleaded guilty this morning before State Supreme Court Paul B. Wojtaszek to one count of grand larceny in the second degree (class "C" felony). Both defendants pleaded guilty to the highest sustainable charge.
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Sat, Nov 4th 2023 07:00 am
Grand Islander Dr. Stacey Schroeder-Watt has already zeroed in on a major goal as new president of the Erie County Medical Society.
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Fri, Nov 3rd 2023 02:50 pm
Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in the United States. Since lung tissue has no nerves, people often do not experience pain or symptoms until the cancer has reached an advanced stage. However, if lung cancer is diagnosed at an early stage, the cure rate can be as high as 92%. That's why adults who are at high risk for lung cancer should undergo an annual lung cancer screening, which includes a low-dose CT scan.
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Fri, Nov 3rd 2023 07:00 am
The Grand Island High School Spotlighters annual "Tales for Tots" will be performed at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, in the Viking Theater.
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Wed, Nov 1st 2023 06:35 pm
Workers from Sahlem's Roofing and Siding were putting a new roof on a section of the former Knights of Columbus hall on Wednesday.
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Wed, Nov 1st 2023 06:25 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo will begin accepting applications for the 2024 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds competitive grant process on Nov. 6. The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. Dec. 1.
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Tue, Oct 31st 2023 01:10 pm
As the Buffalo Bills play in Cincinnati for the first time since Damar Hamlin's collapse, fans will be learning the lifesaving skills of Hands-Only CPR during the CycleNation event sponsored by the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.
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Mon, Oct 30th 2023 05:00 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael Kearns unveiled the newest reserved parking space for Purple Heart combat wounded veterans. This one is at the Erie County Auto Bureau located at 6853 Erie Road in the Town of Evans.
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Mon, Oct 30th 2023 01:35 pm
Anyone who has experienced a Western New York winter knows that fierce frosts and wicked winds can make travel and outdoor conditions dangerous. With snow in the forecast, now is the time to get serious about winter preparedness for your home, vehicle, workplace and neighborhood.
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Mon, Oct 30th 2023 01:35 pm
Landmarks across Buffalo, including Seneca One Tower, together with more than 1,000 buildings and landmarks around the world, will be lighting up teal Nov. 2 to raise Alzheimer's awareness as part of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's "Light the World in Teal."
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Sat, Oct 28th 2023 07:00 am
A good-sized crowd showed up for a forum Tuesday night to get to know the nine candidates running in the Nov. 7 general election and to see where they stand on the issues that are important to Grand Island.
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Sat, Oct 28th 2023 07:00 am
Angel Sun, with Maureen Gambino as lead vocalist and Joseph Gotta playing guitar, performed an acoustic show Oct. 18 at Brick Oven Restaurant to benefit the Grand Island Neighbors Foundation. The event, enjoyed by many participants, raised $360 - and attendees also donated nonperishable food to benefit the Neighbors Foundation.
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Sat, Oct 28th 2023 07:00 am
On Oct. 13, eighth graders from Veronica Connor Middle School could be seen walking down the multipurpose trail on the West River. They were carrying garbage bags and collecting litter from the trail, as well as from the area between the trail and the river.
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Sat, Oct 28th 2023 07:00 am
As part of the recent WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards, The Falconwood at Beaver Island was recognized for "demonstrating excellence in quality, service and professionalism within the wedding industry."
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Fri, Oct 27th 2023 02:25 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 32-year-old Dominique D. Thomas of Buffalo was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case to two years in prison followed by two years of post-release supervision.
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Thu, Oct 26th 2023 08:35 pm
U.S. News & World Report, a leader in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named three Catholic Health hospitals "High Performing" in the Buffalo Region for 2023-24 in every one of its key medical specialties:
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Tue, Oct 24th 2023 07:00 am
Mark S. Nemeth is announcing his candidacy for reelection as Grand Island town justice this year. He has received the endorsement of the Grand Island Republican Party and the Grand Island Conservative Party.
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Tue, Oct 24th 2023 07:00 am
The Wicked Lewsers, a KISS cover band, has provided entertainment for Islanders for the past 10 years, at both the summer series in the Town Hall Gazebo and the Independence Day parade. They will next be seen at 8 p.m. Oct. 28, at the Matt Urban VFW Post, 3741 Walden Ave., Lancaster.
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Tue, Oct 24th 2023 07:00 am
I am pleased to announce that I am seeking reelection to the Town Board. I am endorsed by the Republican and Conservative parties and prevailed in the Republican primary election in June.
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Tue, Oct 24th 2023 07:00 am
Many of you know me, but for those who do not, my name is Wayne West, and I am running for Grand Island Town Council.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 02:00 pm
The Erie County Department of Health and Live Well Erie have these messages for anyone with a young child in their home: Know your risks of lead poisoning and get children tested for lead at age 1 year and age 2 years.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 01:55 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is now accepting applications for $976,622 in Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant funding to help rural fire departments protect public safety and natural resources. The application deadline is Nov. 15.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 01:25 pm
This is a great question, and "preparation" is a topic that I enjoy educating home sellers, home buyers, and industry professionals on.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 12:45 pm
Some 1,500 school board members and other school district leaders from throughout New York will gather in Buffalo this week at the New York State School Boards Association's Annual Convention and Education Expo to immerse themselves in such timely issues as school safety, student mental health, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, teacher shortages and more.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 12:45 pm
Tops Friendly Markets will once again offer military personnel and their immediate families an 11% discount off of their grocery bill this Veterans Day. This marks the 11th year Tops has been extending this discount to military personnel and their families. Since its inception, the Veterans Day discount has saved veterans and their families more than $781,000.
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Sat, Oct 21st 2023 07:00 am
On a rainy autumn day on Grand Island, people look either to cocoon inside or to find an indoor activity for themselves and their families.
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Sat, Oct 21st 2023 07:00 am
The Town of Grand Island cordially invites veterans, family members and friends to attend the Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Veterans Park Memorial Wall located at 1717 Bedell Road.
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Sat, Oct 21st 2023 07:00 am
Members of the public who planned to speak their minds against mega warehouses and for zoning revisions were thrown for a loop at the start of the Oct. 16 Town Board meeting. A vote on proposed zoning revisions was destined to be tabled, not voted upon as expected.
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Sat, Oct 21st 2023 07:00 am
All the candidates for office in the Town of Grand Island, who are on the Nov. 7 general election ballot, have accepted an invitation to participate in the inaugural candidates forum.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 06:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 36 public-use airports across New York will receive approximately $49 million for strategic infrastructure enhancements that, her team said, "will enhance safety, facilitate innovation, leverage existing resources, advance business development, and promote sustainability and resiliency."
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