Fri, May 16th 2025 02:25 pm
The Erie County Fair is proud to continue its tradition of honoring veterans and active military personnel during its 12-day run in August. Each evening, one individual will be recognized as a "Flag Retreat Honoree of the Day" during the patriotic flag retreat ceremony in Slade Park.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 11:00 am
The Grand Island Lawnmower Race is revving up for another Father's Day event.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 11:00 am
The vote on the Grand Island Central School District's proposed 2025-26 budget, as well as an election of two trustees, is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 20.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 10:55 am
There's new action for two iconic Island gathering places as a result of Monday's town Planning Board meeting.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for May 16, 2025
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Wed, May 14th 2025 08:10 pm
At 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, the Town of Grand Island, VFW Post 9249 Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial Post, American Legion Post 1346 and Grand Island High School wind ensemble will honor the men and women who made the supreme sacrifice for this country while in military service. They are remembered each and every day and will be honored on Memorial Day.
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Wed, May 14th 2025 09:15 am
On Tuesday, May 13, Erie County officials joined with representatives from FreshFix and Candy Land Childcare of WNY to share a recent "farm to families" food access initiative that has benefited more than 400 families and several local food producers.
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Fri, May 9th 2025 01:15 pm
The Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry is filling up the 2025 schedule with family-friendly activities throughout the year at county parks - and encouraging residents and visitors to plan to be a part of the fun.
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Fri, May 9th 2025 01:10 pm
The New York Lottery announced multiple top-prizewinning tickets were sold for the May 8 TAKE 5 Evening drawing.
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Fri, May 9th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for May 9, 2025
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Fri, May 9th 2025 07:00 am
Lifco Hydraulics may make internet stars of some of its employees in a new promotional video series being shot at its Grand Island site.
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Fri, May 9th 2025 07:00 am
Reassessment was still the sore point with six Island residents who spoke at the start of Monday's Town Board meeting. They said they wanted the reassessment stopped. But they learned there was no turning back.
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Thu, May 8th 2025 04:50 pm
Relay For Life activities begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17. They include:
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Thu, May 8th 2025 04:40 pm
Stella Hycner, a cherished resident at Catholic Health's McAuley Residence, is marking a remarkable milestone - her 107th birthday!
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Thu, May 8th 2025 04:25 pm
The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning is joining with partners to offer Erie County residents two free springtime collection events to clean out their garages and basements.
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Thu, May 8th 2025 04:20 pm
In support of the Grand Island Relay For Life, the Neighbors Foundation will sponsor a booth at the event on May 17.
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Wed, May 7th 2025 10:00 am
The Island Shoppe is thrilled to announce a partnership with Perry's Ice Cream, bringing the beloved Western New York brand back to Grand Island.
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Mon, May 5th 2025 05:15 pm
New York State Electric & Gas and Rochester Gas and Electric are reminding customers about granting access to their homes so crews can conduct natural gas meter inspections. These federal and state-mandated inspections are conducted periodically to meet requirements that support the safe delivery of natural gas to homes and businesses.
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Mon, May 5th 2025 01:00 pm
Catholic Charities of Buffalo is hosting its second "Hops for HOPE," a celebration of the work of the agency and a call to support Appeal 2025, at Resurgence Brewing.
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Fri, May 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Carol Horrigan has loved music ever since, as a 5-year-old, she discovered the piano.
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Fri, May 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Congratulations to this year's Grand Island Easter coloring contest winners:
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Fri, May 2nd 2025 11:00 am
A move to pause the 2025 reassessment was rejected 4-1 by the Grand Island Town Board during a sometimes-contentious Monday workshop meeting.
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Fri, May 2nd 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for May 2, 2025
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Fri, May 2nd 2025 07:00 am
Hayden Carr of Grand Island, a senior theater major at Niagara University, has the lead role in the NU Theatre production of "Company."
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Thu, May 1st 2025 02:05 pm
The board of associates of Mount St. Mary's Hospital will present the 58th Thomas E. Hewitt Scholar/Athlete Awards at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 4, at the Niagara Frontier Golf Club. The program is presented by the Mount St Mary's Hospital Foundation.
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Thu, May 1st 2025 11:20 am
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, flew its flag at half-staff on April 7 to honor the life and legacy of David W. Henderson, a longtime Grand Island resident and dedicated public servant whose 431/2-year career with the corps - and proud service as a U.S. Army veteran - left a lasting impact on the district and the Great Lakes region.
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Thu, May 1st 2025 11:00 am
The new Workforce Buffalo Downtown Career Center, now in its new home at 77 Broadway, was the site for a grand opening and ribbon-cutting event Tuesday as local elected and employment officials came together to celebrate the debut of the new space.
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Mon, Apr 28th 2025 12:20 pm
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper once again led the "Spring Sweep," the largest single-day cleanup across Western New York, on Saturday, April 26. The event was also part of the fifth annual Great Lakes Cleanup, a program developed and led by Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper that brings nearly 20 partner organizations across the Great Lakes basin together to clean up along the shores of the Great Lakes.
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Mon, Apr 28th 2025 09:05 am
Kyle Petty is roaring into Niagara Falls on May 5. The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America - now in its 29th year - will start the day in Cleveland before heading east. Petty's named the 2025 motorcycle event the "Tour of Wonders," due to the natural wonders slated to be viewed during the ride.
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Fri, Apr 25th 2025 01:00 pm
In celebration of Arbor Day, the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy (BOPC) will partner with the New York State Arborists Association to host an Arbor Day of Service in Delaware Park on Saturday, April 26.
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Fri, Apr 25th 2025 11:00 am
More than a dozen residents pleaded with the Town Board on Monday to suspend a reassessment project they called unfair.
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Fri, Apr 25th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for April 25, 2025
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Thu, Apr 24th 2025 04:45 pm
A large rabbit and bunches of Easter eggs brought fun to Island families in a variety of locations in the past few weeks.
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Tue, Apr 22nd 2025 04:30 pm
Erie County, in partnership with the Northwest and Northeast Southtowns Solid Waste Management boards, has discounted compost bin kits available for purchase. Residents in most Erie County municipalities are eligible for a subsidized "Composter Kit," which includes the Earth Machine compost bin, a rodent screen and compost turner for $30.
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Tue, Apr 22nd 2025 04:25 pm
The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy (BOPC) will celebrate Olmsted Month, a community-led effort that launches on Earth Day, April 22, and runs through May 22.
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Mon, Apr 21st 2025 01:50 pm
Senior Wishes, a program founded by the United Church Home Society, is dedicated to honoring and enriching the lives of older adults in Western New York. Senior Wishes grants meaningful wishes to individuals aged 65 and older who meet income qualifications or are permanent residents of a care facility. A medical diagnosis is not required.
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Mon, Apr 21st 2025 01:20 pm
Take part in Slow Roll Buffalo's first Monday night community ride of 2025 pedaling-off from Shea's Buffalo Theatre at 6:30 p.m. May 5. The ride, a collaboration between Shea's Performing Arts Center and Slow Roll Buffalo, celebrates theater in Buffalo - including the upcoming 100th anniversary of Shea's Buffalo Theatre.
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Fri, Apr 18th 2025 10:55 am
For most of the years between 1955 and 2024, the parcel at 1849 Grand Island Blvd., housed a series of restaurants. But that has changed. The familiar white building is gone. The new owner recently had the building demolished and intends to put the property to new use.
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Fri, Apr 18th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for April 18, 2025
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 10:50 am
At its March 10 meeting, the Grand Island Central School District Board of Education honored the Class of 2025's top 10 graduates.
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