Mon, Jul 10th 2023 10:00 am
After a decade-long hiatus, the Erie County Department of Health has reintroduced the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) program within the office of health equity. This free resource and referral program will improve care coordination for infants, children and youth from birth to 21 years old who have a serious or chronic medical, physical, behavioral, emotional or developmental condition.
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Sat, Jul 8th 2023 07:00 am
Work is underway to transform the historic St. Stephen's "Old Church" building into its eventual role as the Grand Island cultural center.
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Sat, Jul 8th 2023 07:00 am
Elsie Martino has been the humble, dedicated volunteer secretary of the DeGlopper Memorial Expansion Committee since the fall of 2018. She has been gracious and helpful in accomplishing many tasks while being supportive of every committee member as they accomplished the amazing goal of constructing a monument in honor of Grand Island's World War II hero, U.S. Army Pvt. First-Class Charles N. DeGlopper and all town veterans.
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Sat, Jul 8th 2023 07:00 am
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Chamberlain of Grand Island would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brooke Chamberlain, to Derek Staubitz, son of Malinda Wolfley of Lancaster. A Sept. 23, 2023, wedding is planned. Brooke and Derek have made their home and business, Hybrid Defense, here on Grand Island.
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Thu, Jul 6th 2023 09:05 pm
Are you or someone you know deserving of the title of the greatest "Fair Fan" in Western New York? The Erie County Fair is now accepting nominations for someone to be named the 2023 "Ultimate Fairgoer"!
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Wed, Jul 5th 2023 08:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the award of more than $516 million in enhanced assistance for 141 local governments to rehabilitate and replace bridges and culverts while supporting resiliency and sustainability in every region of the state.
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Sat, Jul 1st 2023 07:00 am
Grand Island's Independence Day festivities are once again planned to provide patriotic fun for participants and spectators, with a running race, a parade, bands and an after-party at the VFW.
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Sat, Jul 1st 2023 07:00 am
Veterans Park and the Miracle League baseball diamond are in line for significant upgrades worth $1.1 million.
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Sat, Jul 1st 2023 06:55 am
There was good news at Monday's Town Board meeting for Staley Road residents who have expressed their traffic safety concerns about the road they live on.
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Sat, Jul 1st 2023 06:55 am
Candidates who challenged the Republican-endorsed slate won upset victories in Tuesday's primary election for the GOP line in Grand Island races in November.
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Sat, Jul 1st 2023 06:55 am
St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church's 2023 version of the annual chicken barbecue and basket raffle, scheduled for 3-7 p.m. July 8, will feature something old and something new.
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Sat, Jul 1st 2023 06:55 am
Simply Boba, at 2600 Grand Island Blvd., is meant to be a place for people to visit, enjoy bubble tea and a selection of Vietnamese street foods, and to create a community for people of all ages, said owner Vinh Nguyen.
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Fri, Jun 30th 2023 11:30 am
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these local family-fun and fireworks spectaculars:
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Wed, Jun 28th 2023 09:30 am
Candidates who challenged the Republican-endorsed slate won upset victories in Tuesday's primary election for the GOP line in Grand Island races in November.
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Mon, Jun 26th 2023 04:20 pm
Grand Island Supervisor John Whitney announced on Monday that Congressman Brian Higgins has secured an $850,000 grant for the town's Golden Age Center.
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Mon, Jun 26th 2023 01:45 pm
Admission tickets for the Erie County Fair go on sale starting July 1 at www.ECFair.org. Adult admission tickets are $17 when purchased online (no additional fees) or $20 at the gate (credit/debit card only). Kids ages 12 and under receive free admission. Parking will be free (on lots owned by the Fairgrounds).
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Mon, Jun 26th 2023 10:45 am
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan and Assembly member Karen McMahon announced they are partnering with Kaleida Health to present the "2023 Family Health Fair" from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 15, at the Amherst Center for Senior Services. The annual event is free and open to Western New Yorkers of all ages.
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Sat, Jun 24th 2023 07:00 am
David Glian is marking his 10th year at the helm of the Grand Island Fun Center and, every day, it's still fun to come to work.
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Sat, Jun 24th 2023 07:00 am
Key Grand Island offices of town supervisor, councilmember and town clerk are on the ballot in this year's Republican and Working Families primaries. There is no Democratic primary for 2023. Early voting is underway, and the primary election is Tuesday, June 27.
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Fri, Jun 23rd 2023 07:00 am
The Town of Grand Island will hold its 53rd annual 4th of July Parade and 47th annual Dick Bessel Independence Day Run on Tuesday, July 4.
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Thu, Jun 22nd 2023 07:10 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 34-year-old Deyanna J. Davis of Buffalo was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case to 21/2 years in prison followed by three years of post-release supervision.
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Wed, Jun 21st 2023 09:05 pm
As summer officially kicks off this week, Be Our Guest, a subsidiary of Rich Entertainment Group, will host "Family FriYay!" among other fun outdoor activities at the Buffalo Waterfront.
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Tue, Jun 20th 2023 12:25 pm
The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) has purchased and coordinated delivery of about 1,700 air filtration units for licensed day care centers, school-age child care programs and K-12 school health offices and isolation rooms.
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Mon, Jun 19th 2023 07:00 am
The Father's Day Lawnmower race is once again coming to the West River bike trail from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 18.
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Sat, Jun 17th 2023 07:00 am
On June 20, 1953, Edward Rayhill and Joanne Decot were married at St. Benedict's R.C. Church in Eggertsville. In 1959, the couple moved to Grand Island, where they raised their four children while Dr. Rayhill built a medical practice with doctors Miller and Sheehan.
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Sat, Jun 17th 2023 07:00 am
Grand Island is a fantastic place to live, and I feel fortunate to be here next to the mighty Niagara River. I am married to Michele (Floro) Kilmer, who's lived on the Island for 24 years, I have four children from a previous marriage, and Michele has two children. We are also proud owners of two dogs: Bravo and Phoebe.
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Sat, Jun 17th 2023 07:00 am
Patty and Michael Cancilla of Grand Island share paths in work and life.
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Sat, Jun 17th 2023 07:00 am
Air quality on June 7 and 8 was so unhealthy, as a result of the winds that brought in smoke from wildfires in Canada, that Grand Island NY Baseball & Softball (little league) canceled all games.
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Fri, Jun 16th 2023 01:40 pm
The Food Policy Council of Buffalo and Erie County (Council) is recruiting new board members. Erie County residents who are interested can apply online. New members will be selected for terms beginning July 1, 2023, and Jan. 1, 2024.
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Fri, Jun 16th 2023 08:55 am
With about two weeks left in the annual campaign, Appeal 2023 is just over $813,000 away from reaching its $9.5 million goal by June 30. The annual Appeal in support of Catholic Charities and the "Fund for the Faith" is currently at $8,686,534, or more than 91% raised.
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Thu, Jun 15th 2023 11:15 pm
June is Men's Health Month, and the Erie County Department of Health is promoting the U.S. Office of Minority Health's (OMH) theme of "Better Health Through Better Understanding." This campaign is intended to encourage boys and men to utilize quality health care services, information and resources to take charge of their overall health.
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Thu, Jun 15th 2023 11:50 am
"Climb Out of the Darkness," the world's largest event raising awareness of pregnancy and postpartum mental health disorders, will hold a regional climb in Buffalo on June 23.
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Wed, Jun 14th 2023 07:20 pm
National Grid has been named a recipient of three Edison Electric Institute Emergency Recovery and Response awards, which recognize the company's exceptional emergency storm response and subsequent restoration of electricity service to hundreds of thousands of customers across upstate New York during multiple severe weather events from November 2022 to March 2023.
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Tue, Jun 13th 2023 02:20 pm
The Erie County Fair will honor firefighters, veterans and active military during its 12-day event this August. Daily honorees will be chosen from nominations by the public, and reviewed by a local committee.
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Tue, Jun 13th 2023 01:35 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced DEC's hunter education program (HEP) is now offering "Next Step" courses in seven disciplines for those who have completed a hunter education, bowhunter education, or trapper education certification course.
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Mon, Jun 12th 2023 03:30 pm
U.S. Navy Lt. Carlee Conway has successfully completed the demanding strike fighter training conducted at Naval Air Station in Lemoore, California. The wing flies the F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, which are the same jet platform seen in the recent "Top Gun: Maverick" movie.
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Sat, Jun 10th 2023 07:00 am
Heads-up NASCAR fans: Later this month, you will have opportunity to check out one of the premier vehicles in the 2023 Cup Series, as Grand Island Moose Lodge 180 hosts driver Ross Chastain's No. 1 race car for public viewing.
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Sat, Jun 10th 2023 07:00 am
As KidBiz celebrates its 25th year on Grand Island, a new crop of students will learn first-hand what it takes to run a business. And the community can show its support for these young entrepreneurs by checking out the products they will sell.
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Sat, Jun 10th 2023 07:00 am
Tom and Jody Fogarty said they had a great deal to process during their cancer experiences and after they had been declared cancer free.
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Sat, Jun 10th 2023 07:00 am
The Rotary Club of Grand Island will present its annual Shred-it! event behind KeyBank in the Tops Market plaza parking lot, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 17.
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