Mon, Nov 10th 2025 02:40 pm
It's that time of year to be thankful for family and friendship - and what better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than to welcome home a new family member at the "Thankful Fur Pets" adoption event happening from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Buffalo RiverWorks!
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Sun, Nov 9th 2025 04:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today urged caution ahead of forecasted lake-effect snow set to impact portions of Western New York. Winter weather advisories have been issued for Sunday night into Monday morning, with 3 to 6 inches of snow forecasted for Chautauqua County and 3 to 5 inches possible in Niagara and Orleans counties - and localized higher amounts possible.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 04:55 pm
The holiday magic returns to downtown Niagara Falls this December, as Jingle Falls USA spreads festive cheer from Friday, Dec. 5, through Sunday, Dec. 7. This year marks an exciting new weekend for the beloved event, with many activities taking place indoors at the Niagara Falls Convention Center - making it the perfect way to celebrate the season, no matter the weather.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 08:00 am
It was five years ago that journalist Mary Friona-Celani and her husband, musician Scott Celani, did what any reasonable-thinking couple would do in the middle of a pandemic, when the world is closed and people aren't leaving their homes: They opened a retail store.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 08:00 am
Next week, Islanders will start seeing orange ribbons around town as a sign of saying "No" to gender-based violence.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 07:05 am
The Grand Island Town Board adopted its 2026 budget at the regular Monday night meeting. The spending plan was approved 3-1, with Council member Dan Kilmer casting the dissenting vote.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 07:00 am
The 2026 budget for the Town of Wheatfield was difficult to navigate, but was eventually voted in by the Wheatfield Town Board on Monday.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 06:55 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Nov. 7, 2025
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Thu, Nov 6th 2025 09:30 pm
Apple Granny Restaurant's dining room was filled Thursday with local dignitaries looking for a stronger cross-border partnership with their Canadian counterparts. The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce welcomed business owners and elected officeholders to its Lewiston "Lunch with Leaders" forum, providing them an opportunity to share concerns and discuss solutions.
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Thu, Nov 6th 2025 06:25 pm
With two weeks to go before Opening Day, Buffalo Waterfront released the full winter schedule for the Ice at Canalside, presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. This year will feature fun celebrations and programming with weekly "Festive Fridays" and "Special Event Saturdays." Favorites such as the ice bumper cars, curling, ice bikes and the ice train all return for the season, as the largest rink in New York opens for its 12th year.
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Thu, Nov 6th 2025 08:00 am
Veterans Day is observed each year on Nov. 11, marking the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" of 1918 - the moment that signaled the end of World War I. On this day, we pause to honor all the men and women who have worn the uniform of the U.S. Armed Forces and answered the call to defend our nation. America's rise to greatness was built on their service, and their stories remain woven into the fabric of our history.
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Wed, Nov 5th 2025 07:30 am
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan, Democratic nominee for mayor of Buffalo, declared victory Tuesday night, following a landslide election in which he earned nearly 72% of the vote, winning the three-way race by a decisive 49-point margin. It marks the largest victory in a contested Buffalo mayoral election since 1993.
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Wed, Nov 5th 2025 07:00 am
Town of Lewiston Supervisor Steve Broderick appears to have won another term in office, as he leads challenger Ed Lilly by a margin of 1,844 votes (53.02%) to 1,612 (46.35), according to the Niagara County Board of Elections' unofficial results.
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Wed, Nov 5th 2025 06:55 am
The Town Board race between one incumbent and three challengers was decided Tuesday in the Town of Niagara.
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Tue, Nov 4th 2025 01:35 pm
Nov. 2-8, 2025, is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week. It is held each year the week following the end of daylight saving time. After falling back, and gaining an hour, some drivers are surprised to learn that the time change can impact their daily routine, which makes this week an ideal time to raise awareness of the importance of proper sleep and the dangers of drowsy driving.
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Mon, Nov 3rd 2025 01:50 pm
Throughout the month of November, United Way of Greater Niagara and Women United of Greater Niagara are collecting essential hygiene products to help restore dignity and comfort to individuals and families across the region.
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Mon, Nov 3rd 2025 07:00 am
"It's a great day in Lewiston to kind of get your early Christmas shopping done."
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Fri, Oct 31st 2025 06:25 pm
While "Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story" has rightfully been the lead in most stories about movies shot in Buffalo/Niagara this year, it was actually another Hallmark Channel feature, "A Newport Christmas," that convinced filmmakers to put a spotlight on Western New York.
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Fri, Oct 31st 2025 07:00 am
There was considerable support voiced for a Grand Island community center during an information meeting Monday night at the Golden Age Center.
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Fri, Oct 31st 2025 06:55 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Oct. 31, 2025
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 06:40 pm
Heading into Halloween weekend, Maid of the Mist will swap out its iconic blue ponchos for orange Halloween ponchos, continuing a tradition that began years ago. The unique pumpkin ponchos will be available beginning Friday, Oct. 31, and will be handed out while supplies last. Ponchos are included with the purchase of a ticket.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 05:10 pm
Legendary rock band O.A.R. has announced the "O.A.R. Three Decades Tour," an expansive run across North America, will play the Artpark Amphitheater in Lewiston at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, with special guests Gavin DeGraw and KT Tunstall.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 06:50 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday urged New Yorkers to prepare for a storm system forecast to bring widespread rain and gusty winds now into Friday for parts of the Southern Tier, Western New York, Mid-Hudson, New York City and Long Island regions.
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Tue, Oct 28th 2025 07:55 pm
The first "Return the Love" clothing drive is happening from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Buffalo RiverWorks, to benefit Response to Love Center. The event is in partnership between Sweet Buffalo, Totally Buffalo, Alexis Jones, SnapBack Returns and Estelle Esthetics, four woman-owned businesses that wanted to make a difference in their communities and bring new warm clothes to those in need this winter.
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Tue, Oct 28th 2025 11:40 am
Erie County residents are invited to give their pumpkins a second life this fall! Eleven locations across Erie County will be open for pumpkin collection for composting Nov. 7-9 for a fun and ecofriendly way to wrap up the Halloween season.
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Mon, Oct 27th 2025 07:00 am
Pink Ribbon Good (PRG), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free assistance and services to those battling breast and gynecological cancers, will host its "Party with a Purpose" event at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2025 07:05 am
Gallo Coal Fire Kitchen was a hot place to be over the summer, serving as a site for great food, outdoor get-togethers and even cornhole leagues. But, as you can see out your window, summer is over - and restaurant owner Michael Hibbard is adjusting accordingly.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2025 07:05 am
"An offer was made. It was accepted. There was a contract signed and it's rolling." That's Council member Jose Garcia's news on the potential sale of the former Radisson hotel at 100 Whitehaven Road.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2025 07:00 am
It's that time of year that our kids love. The holidays. The first one being Halloween next week. It's always a good time to remind all of you about traffic and costume safety, which can help make it safe for all the trick-or-treaters and the driving public.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2025 07:00 am
Jeff Ritter, administrator of the Lewiston Water Pollution Control Center, announced plans to conduct smoke testing of sewer lines in the Morgan Farms neighborhood. The testing is expected to focus on groundwater infiltrations.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2025 07:00 am
The Town of Wheatfield 2026 budget is shaping up as officials make a few tweaks to the preliminary budget, set to be spoken on by residents in a public hearing at 6:50 p.m. Nov. 3 in Wheatfield Town Hall.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2025 07:00 am
Several speakers at Monday's Grand Island Town Board meeting criticized the upcoming referendum that asks voters to decide if the town should buy the current Niagara Hyundai site at 1910 Alvin Road to be repurposed as the town community center. The dealership will be moving to Niagara Falls once a new facility is built there.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2025 06:55 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Oct. 24, 2025
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Wed, Oct 22nd 2025 06:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced an unprecedented investment to renew dozens of vital state roadways across New York state during the 2026 construction season.
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Wed, Oct 22nd 2025 06:55 pm
Starting Wednesday, Oct. 22, customers can help Wegmans Food Markets "Feed it Forward" during the companywide "Check Out Hunger" scan campaign. Through Nov. 29, customers can donate $1, $2, $3, $5, or any amount at checkout, with 100% of the proceeds going to each store's local food bank.
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Wed, Oct 22nd 2025 06:55 pm
The World Karate & Kickboxing Commission (WKC) World Championships will return to Niagara Falls USA from Oct. 25-31, bringing an anticipated 2,000 athletes, coaches, officials and spectators from around the world to compete at the Niagara Falls Convention Center.
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Wed, Oct 22nd 2025 10:00 am
Fifteen years after seeing its first tee shot, Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course continues to gain national acclaim and prestige in the golfing world.
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Tue, Oct 21st 2025 03:25 pm
Original drawings created by the young patients at Oishei Children's Hospital will be featured on skates worn by the Niagara University men's hockey team and referees during Niagara's annual Division I men's exhibition game against USA Hockey's National Team Development Program on Friday, Oct. 24, at Dwyer Arena.
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Mon, Oct 20th 2025 04:45 pm
Tops Friendly Markets announced its annual campaign in support of the United Way of Erie and Niagara counties has raised over $66,549. The campaign, which ran from Aug. 24 through Sept. 6, took place at all participating Tops locations.
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Mon, Oct 20th 2025 07:05 am
Old Fort Niagara invites visitors of all ages to celebrate the spirit of the season during its All Hallows' Eve event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. The family-friendly program explores how people of the past observed All Hallows' Eve - now known as Halloween - through stories, legends, and historical traditions.
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