Fri, Oct 17th 2025 07:00 am
Readers have chosen Anderson's Frozen Custard as the very first winner of NFP's "Savory Summer" contest in the "WNY's Best Milkshake" category.
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Fri, Oct 17th 2025 07:00 am
Sherry Steffans has dedicated her life to serving others - as a nurse, school board member, and community leader. With deep roots in Grand Island and a career built on compassion, advocacy and action, Sherry is now running for Town Council to ensure our community remains safe, thriving, and family-friendly.
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Fri, Oct 17th 2025 07:00 am
Jose Garcia was elected to the Grand Island Town Board in the November 2024 special election and has proudly served since, bringing decades of law enforcement, leadership, and small business experience to local government. In his time on the board, Garcia has made it a priority to be accessible to residents, lead with transparency, and focus on tangible improvements that benefit the Island community.
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Tue, Oct 14th 2025 05:45 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has opened a new multiuse trail that connects Big Six Marina with the West River Parkway Shoreline Trail and the Niagara River.
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Mon, Oct 13th 2025 05:45 pm
The American Red Cross asks donors to make an appointment now to give blood or platelets to support patients counting on a consistent blood supply to survive and heal. While emergencies often grab headlines, the need for blood is constant - especially in October, as donation appointments can often drop quickly when people settle into busy fall routines and make plans around upcoming school breaks.
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Fri, Oct 10th 2025 04:30 pm
Erie County has added appointments to its scheduled COVID-19 vaccine clinic sites in Buffalo and Orchard Park, and coordinated four more clinics to meet community demand.
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Fri, Oct 10th 2025 08:00 am
The Grand Island Town Board, at its regular meeting Monday, accepted the donation of two aluminum bridges for use in the Sandywood/Veterans Trail system, which is off Huth Road.
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Fri, Oct 10th 2025 08:00 am
About a dozen Staley Road residents spoke against zoning variance requests made by a neighbor during a lively and well-attended Grand Island Zoning Board hearing Oct. 2.
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Fri, Oct 10th 2025 07:55 am
In the fall of 1973, the secretary to the general manager of Gibco, now Thermo Fisher Scientific, told her boss about the financial burden she was experiencing when her husband needed to have a leg amputated as a result of complications of diabetes.
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Fri, Oct 10th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Oct. 10, 2025
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Thu, Oct 9th 2025 10:45 pm
The concept of bad actors scamming innocent victims is nothing new. However, the frequency of scams being reported to the police - and new technology that makes them easier to perpetuate - is cause for concern.
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Thu, Oct 9th 2025 12:40 pm
The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights returns for its 21st season with dazzling new displays, expanded experiences, and tiered ticketing options designed to give guests flexibility in planning their holiday visit. Western New York's largest holiday light show features more than 70 drive-thru displays, festive tunnels and arches, a holiday market and walk-around attractions for all ages.
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Fri, Oct 3rd 2025 02:40 pm
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women in Buffalo and across the U.S. To change that, the American Heart Association is encouraging women to prioritize their heart health.
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Fri, Oct 3rd 2025 02:40 pm
In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, District Attorney Mike Keane reminds the residents of Erie County that his office remains a resource for victims of domestic violence - and will continue to prosecute offenders to the fullest extent of the law.
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Fri, Oct 3rd 2025 02:35 pm
In recognition of Health Literacy Month, the Erie County Department of Health and the Erie County Department for the Aging, in partnership with Literacy Buffalo Niagara, are proud to launch "Decode Your Health," a public education campaign aimed at improving digital health literacy across the community.
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Fri, Oct 3rd 2025 08:00 am
E-ZPass problems got easier to resolve for a couple hundred customers on Monday and Tuesday. Solutions were on hand for motorists who stopped by an E-ZPass outreach event held at the Grand Island Welcome Center.
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Fri, Oct 3rd 2025 08:00 am
Town of Grand Island Supervisor Peter Marston wants to set the record straight on the rollout of the new, high-tech water meters.
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Fri, Oct 3rd 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Oct. 3, 2025
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Thu, Oct 2nd 2025 05:55 pm
The Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island and the Rotary Club of Grand Island are pleased to host events on Monday, Oct. 6, to celebrate the life, service, and adventurous spirit of Henry G. "Hank" Kammerer. Please join us:
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Wed, Oct 1st 2025 03:45 pm
The Niagara International Transportation Technology Coalition (NITTEC) and its member agencies are advising commercial vehicles traveling to Canada to be aware of ongoing lengthy delays at the border.
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Mon, Sep 29th 2025 05:20 pm
Seven Buffalo Sabres players came to Elderwood Grand Island to play bingo with residents on Sept. 26. Activity Director Katey Dulak said it was an amazing event.
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Mon, Sep 29th 2025 04:50 pm
Erie County is announcing community COVID-19 vaccines in October, available for any resident age 6 months and older.
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Mon, Sep 29th 2025 04:50 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns, in partnership with the Erie County Office for People with Disabilities, will host a special "DisAbility Awareness Day" from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Erie County Auto Bureau, located in the Urbandale Plaza at 2122 George Urban Blvd., Depew. No appointment is required for this community outreach event.
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Mon, Sep 29th 2025 04:40 pm
The state's Thruway Authority generally bills drivers accurately for tolls, according to a recent audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit identified some exceptions and recommended better monitoring and corrective actions.
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Fri, Sep 26th 2025 01:40 pm
The Niagara Region of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Has announced its annual duck blind drawings for the parks including Fort Niagara, Joseph Davis, Wilson Tuscarora and Golden Hill will be held at the Fort Niagara State Park Maintenance Building, 1 Maintenance Ave., Youngstown. Drawings will take place at 6:30 p.m. sharp, with doors open at 6 p.m., on the following days:
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Fri, Sep 26th 2025 08:05 am
Joe and Caitlin Paolucci's backyard, at 179 Windham Court, Grand Island, has a unique new look to it these days.
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Fri, Sep 26th 2025 08:00 am
Members of the Grand Island Town Board present a proclamation to members of the Grand Island Historical Society at Town Hall on Sept. 15 in honor of the 60th anniversary of the saving of River Lea.
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Fri, Sep 26th 2025 08:00 am
Fans of fireworks on Grand Island want a hometown encore in 2026.
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Fri, Sep 26th 2025 08:00 am
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce has announced its Citizen of the Year awards.
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Fri, Sep 26th 2025 07:50 am
Residents at Elderwood Grand Island and their families had the opportunity to enjoy some outdoor time together at the nursing home's annual car show, held on a warm, sunny Sept. 10, said Activities Director Katey Dulak.
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Fri, Sep 26th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Sept. 26, 2025
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 07:00 am
A lot of work goes into being on the board of directors of the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce.
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 02:55 am
Univera Healthcare has announced the promotion of Dave Kurpiewski to director of account management and retention. In this role, Kurpiewski will lead strategy and service for both small and large group commercial accounts.
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 01:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the 2025 World Canals Conference has commenced in Buffalo, during the Erie Canal's bicentennial year. Bringing an international audience together of canal enthusiasts, historians and waterway experts, the group will celebrate and discuss the rich history and future of canal systems worldwide, with a special focus on New York state's iconic Erie Canal.
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Fri, Sep 19th 2025 07:55 am
What do Islanders want from the town in the way of new recreation opportunities?
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Fri, Sep 19th 2025 07:55 am
Anderson's Frozen Custard opened its Grand Island restaurant in June; but last week Tuesday, it set aside a special day to salute its busy first season. A ribbon-cutting and a community celebration marked the happy occasion.
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Fri, Sep 19th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Sept. 19, 2025
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Thu, Sep 18th 2025 09:20 pm
Grand Island's Haunted Market, which introduced this year's spooky season, attracted a crowd to the Town Commons on Sept. 13.
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Mon, Sep 15th 2025 05:15 pm
Erie County officials, including Deputy County Executive Lisa Chimera and commissioners Dr. Gale Burstein (health), Daniel Neaverth Jr. (homeland security and emergency services) and Randall Hoak (aging) spoke to media on Monday at the Erie County Public Safety Campus to highlight the resilience of local and regional emergency preparedness and response infrastructure - its personnel, its communications and its physical resources.
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Fri, Sep 12th 2025 08:05 am
A pair of roundabouts - not a four-way stop - are the newest solution suggested for the intersection near Kaegebein School where a 13-year-old girl was fatally injured while trying to cross the road.
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