Fri, Dec 20th 2024 11:10 am
It has been a particularly good first year! We have all had a learning curve at the town, getting used to some new and different ways of doing things, but everyone has adapted well and, together, we have worked out many issues, celebrated successes, learned new things, made a few mistakes, and had our up and down days.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 11:05 am
As the year draws to a close, residents, businesses and local governments alike turn their attention to finalizing priorities and setting the stage for the year ahead. In Erie County, this process takes on added significance as leaders navigate the 2025 budget process, focusing on fiscal responsibility, service delivery, and investments to strengthen the region's future.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Dec. 20-27, 2024
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 07:00 am
Everyone wants their gifts to be well-received. For those giving presents to children, they want to see kids' faces light up with excitement when they find a spectacular present underneath all that wrapping paper.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 07:00 am
Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Temple by the Maccabees in 165 BC after its desecration by the Syrians.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 06:55 am
The end of a calendar year is a time of celebration. From Halloween to New Year's Day, people attend an array of parties, dinners and other gatherings. Although alcohol is not a vital component of these occasions, quite frequently adult beverages are part of the equation. And when everyone is toasting for one reason or another, it can be easy for people to lose track of their alcohol consumption.
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Thu, Dec 19th 2024 06:25 pm
Village of Lewiston residences with galvanized water lines will need to be upgraded before being sold, as trustees on Monday approved a new local law prompted by the federal government.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:10 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is proud to announce it has signed a training affiliation agreement with the 914th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, based at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, to enhance clinical training opportunities for the squadron's flight nurses and medical technicians.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:00 am
As Erie County clerk, responsible for overseeing auto bureau operations, it is time to remind everyone this holiday season to not drink and drive or ride with anyone who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you have had too much to drink - for everyone's sake - please do not get behind the wheel of your car.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 07:00 am
New York Attorney General Letitia James recently issued a consumer alert, warning New Yorkers about the rise of package theft and providing tips to protect consumers from porch pirates (or those who steal packages from people's homes). Package theft increases during the holiday season. James encourages all New Yorkers to take steps to protect their deliveries and report instances of theft to local law enforcement.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2024 11:00 am
Grand Island Historical Society's open house from Dec. 6-8 featured a museum decorated for the Christmas season with a plethora of ornaments on Christmas trees, as well as refreshments and tours of River Lea, the society's museum located in Beaver Island State Park.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2024 10:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to expand New York's food donation and food scraps recycling program, which provides high-quality food to low-income New Yorkers.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2024 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Dec. 13, 2024
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Thu, Dec 12th 2024 07:55 pm
Over the past week Niagara Gospel Mission has launched a new Code Blue program.
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Thu, Dec 12th 2024 10:45 am
A mix of wintry weather is impacting the Buffalo region and North Country. AAA is experiencing high call volume. With many areas issuing driving bans, AAA is reminding the public to obey those rules, which are put in place for safety reasons.
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Mon, Dec 9th 2024 10:20 am
The Lewiston Christmas Walk weekend concluded Sunday night with the Lewiston Lights Parade down Center Street. This festive capper, organized by the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce, featured first responders, local businesses, dance and marching units, and, of course, Santa Claus.
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Sat, Dec 7th 2024 03:35 pm
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce welcomed Santa Claus to town on Saturday, making him the chief guest, wish-taker and star of the annual Christmas Walk weekend.
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Sat, Dec 7th 2024 03:05 pm
The Lewiston Council on the Arts and Lewiston Beautification Committee teamed to present the Christmas tree-lighting ceremony Friday at the Alphonso I. DiMino Memorial Band Shell in Academy Park.
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Fri, Dec 6th 2024 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Dec. 6, 2024
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Thu, Dec 5th 2024 07:30 pm
Have you ever dreamed of walking through a gingerbread village? Now's your chance! Introducing the new and improved Gingerbread Village, replacing the large house traditionally crafted by the talented students at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI).
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Thu, Dec 5th 2024 07:20 pm
"Traffic calming," "roundabouts" and "connectivity" were the key words used, as ideas were presented this week on the future - or "reimagining" - of the 5-mile Niagara Scenic Parkway corridor between Findlay Drive in the City of Niagara Falls and Center Street in the Village of Lewiston.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2024 01:25 pm
Are you ready to drive in the snow? Is your car? AAA Western and Central New York has compiled some of the best winter car care tips to make sure drivers stay safe this winter season.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2024 01:25 pm
Winter weather is in the forecast, and AAA has tips to keep everyone safe on the roads. About 46% of crashes involving bad weather take place in the winter, making this the worst time of year for driving in treacherous conditions.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2024 07:00 am
Millions of Americans will flock to tree lots across the country in search of the perfect Christmas tree in coming weeks. While finding just the right one may seem like the hard part, getting it home safely is where the real challenge begins.
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Mon, Dec 2nd 2024 08:45 pm
Alex Tuch's AT9 Foundation, in conjunction with "97 Rock" and The Summit Center, announced the return of a holiday toy drive to support families in need this holiday season. Running through Dec. 16, the drive will benefit families with children attending The Summit Center, many of whom are experiencing financial challenges.
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Mon, Dec 2nd 2024 10:50 am
The Niagara Gospel Mission had a busy Thanksgiving eve and Thanksgiving day, preparing and handing out over 2,200 prepackaged Thanksgiving meals to people in need in the City of Niagara Falls, the Town of Niagara, and the City of North Tonawanda. Around 300 volunteers showed up and were assigned different roles for the "Feed the Falls" event.
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Mon, Dec 2nd 2024 09:45 am
One's mental health symptoms can affect a person at different times throughout the year, especially during the winter holidays.
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Mon, Dec 2nd 2024 07:00 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced the next round of public meetings in the scoping process for phase three of the reimagining of the Niagara Scenic Parkway, between Findlay Drive in the City of Niagara Falls and Center Street in the Village of Lewiston.
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Fri, Nov 29th 2024 07:00 am
The American Legion Band of the Tonawandas' annual Christmas concert will bring holiday cheer to the Cardinal O'Hara High School Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8.
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Fri, Nov 29th 2024 07:00 am
New York Power Authority fishing facilities, including the fishing pier, shoreline stairway and lower parking area at the base of the New York Power Authority's Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant, will close for the season at dusk Sunday, Dec. 1. The fishing pier near the Upper Mountain Fire Co., at the Lewiston Reservoir, at the water intakes along the upper Niagara River, will also close for the season.
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Fri, Nov 29th 2024 07:00 am
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce will host Light Up the Boulevard on Saturday, Dec. 7.
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Fri, Nov 29th 2024 07:00 am
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is gearing up to start the ensuing holiday season in spectacular fashion. The resort will host its annual holiday tree lighting starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5.
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Wed, Nov 27th 2024 09:05 am
The Artpark & Company board of directors is excited to announce the appointment of Dave Wedekindt as the new president for Artpark. He begins this role immediately.
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Wed, Nov 27th 2024 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Nov. 29, 2024
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Tue, Nov 26th 2024 07:00 am
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas invites the community to its annual holiday party at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, inside the Elks Lodge, 55 Main St, Tonawanda. This festive gathering will celebrate the season and honor North Tonawanda's own World War II hometown hero, William "Bill" Gosch, who turns 101 in December.
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Mon, Nov 25th 2024 07:00 am
Once again, the Village of Lewiston Beautification Committee and the Lewiston Council on the Arts are teaming up to bring the annual tree lighting to the Alphonso I. DiMino Memorial Bandshell in Academy Park. The event is set for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.
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Mon, Nov 25th 2024 07:00 am
The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing consumers tips to avoid scams while shopping online this holiday season.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 2024 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Nov. 22, 2024
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Thu, Nov 21st 2024 09:30 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens has filled its calendar with magical holiday experiences that will create unforgettable memories and bring holiday joy to all. Whether it's a family activity or a date night, the seasonal plants and lights are a perfect way to make the most of this holiday season in the warmth of the conservatory.
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Mon, Nov 18th 2024 09:00 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.
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