Mon, May 29th 2023 07:00 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the fishing seasons for muskellunge begin June 1 in inland waters, and June 15 in Great Lakes waters (Lake Erie, Upper Niagara River, Lower Niagara River, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River).
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Sat, May 27th 2023 07:00 am
On Monday, Grand Island will honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country while in military service.
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Sat, May 27th 2023 07:00 am
Joshua Thomas was well into a creative career when he discovered the passion for candlemaking that brought Grand Island Candle Company to life.
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Fri, May 26th 2023 08:15 pm
Niagara Amusement Park and Splash World is kicking off its new season Saturday (May 27) with a splash - literally - and a raft of new rides to add to the excitement.
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Sat, May 20th 2023 07:05 am
Gabby Bergstrom was a Grand Island High School sophomore in 2018 when she and fellow DECA members Luke Hess and Lauren Merletti were on a bus ride home from state competition. It was then they decided owning their own business could give them an edge in winning a state award. Using their cell phones to open craigslist, they found a hot dog stand at 1437 Ferry Road on the mighty Niagara River was available to rent.
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Sat, May 20th 2023 07:00 am
Thank you to all who participated in the National Association of Letter Carriers annual "Stamp Out Hunger" food collection! Here on Grand Island, we collected over 3,200 pounds of food for the Neighbors Foundation.
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Sat, May 20th 2023 07:00 am
Gary Dahlstrom, who donated a hand-carved chess set to Veronica Connor Middle School's chess club, was recognized for his work by the Grand Island Central School District Board of Education at a recent meeting.
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Sat, May 20th 2023 07:00 am
Grand Island voters on Tuesday unofficially passed the $73,727,888 Grand Island Central School District budget for the 2023-24 school year. In addition, they approved a proposition to purchase five new vehicles for the school district (three 65-passenger buses, one 29-passenger bus, and two Ford F350 4x4 trucks for the Buildings and Grounds Department). Also, the voters approved the establishment of a new 15-year capital reserve fund to replace the fund that expired this year.
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Wed, May 17th 2023 02:05 pm
On Tuesday, New York State Sen. Sean Ryan recognized Yuki Numata Resnick, an accomplished violinist, nonprofit leader and educator, as a member of the 2023 New York State Senate "Women of Distinction" class of honorees.
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Sat, May 13th 2023 07:00 am
What does the future hold for the former Knights of Columbus hall?
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Sat, May 13th 2023 07:00 am
The vote on the Grand Island Central School District's proposed 2023-24 budget, as well as an election of two trustees from four candidates, is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 16.
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Sat, May 13th 2023 07:00 am
The Grand Island Relay For Life Father's Day Lawnmower and RC Car Races organizers gathered Monday at Grand Island Moose Lodge 180 as planning continues for the 2023 event.
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Sat, May 13th 2023 07:00 am
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 31st annual national food drive on Saturday, May 13. The "Stamp Out Hunger & Food Drive" is the country's largest one-day food drive, collecting about 1.82 billion pounds of food since its inception in 1983.
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Fri, May 12th 2023 08:45 am
The Grand Island Central School District budget and trustee election will be Tuesday, May 16. In this article, we meet the candidates.
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Sat, May 6th 2023 07:00 am
Most of the Grand Island residents, responding to a contest asking for suggestions on what the new owners of the Knights of Columbus building at 1841 Whitehaven Road and the nearly nine acres of land behind it, said they would like to see the property developed into a destination where they could go and do something, and/or a spot to bring the community together.
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Sat, May 6th 2023 07:00 am
On the rain-spattered morning of April 29, six volunteers hung up "dozens of bows around Town Commons, Town Hall, and the main firehall," said Lynn Marston Dingey, co-chair of Relay For Life. She said the group used at least five rolls of ribbons to complete the project.
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Sat, Apr 29th 2023 07:00 am
Diane Garey owns a Grand Island-based interior design company. In this conversation, she talks about how she transforms homes into places that people can love and enjoy living in, regardless of the client's budget.
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Fri, Apr 28th 2023 09:30 am
Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia, a Grand Island resident, was honored Thursday, April 21, by 100 Western New York civic leaders for his excellence in office as the 54th sheriff of Erie County.
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Sat, Apr 22nd 2023 07:00 am
A mandala represents a spiritual journey. Generally, it is in the form of a circle, but, on occasion, it can be a square. The circle is often chosen as the form because it has no beginning and no end. It's geometric, and it represents the cosmos.
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Sat, Apr 22nd 2023 07:00 am
Growing up on a farm in Quebec, Canada, Cyndy Montana knows a thing or two about hard work and putting in long hours to get the work done. Her parents were her role models and prepared her well for the outside world, but there was no preparation for what occurred to her and her family in the spring of 2020.
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Fri, Apr 21st 2023 10:55 am
An $8.3 million project is in full swing to replace the nearly 70-year-old Beaver Island Parkway Bridge over the I-190 section of the Thruway. Since late March, crews and heavy equipment have been tearing down the old and making way for the new, while motorists who previously took Beaver Island Exit 18B have had to follow a detour to get home, to work or to businesses on the Island since April 3.
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Wed, Apr 19th 2023 10:00 am
Hospitality icon Russell J. Salvatore celebrated his 90th birthday Sunday, April 16, with a spectacular black-tie gala with a "Black and Gold" theme at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center.
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Tue, Apr 18th 2023 07:00 am
Almost 17 years ago, Re-Tree volunteers set out to remedy massive storm-damaged areas of Western New York after the surprise storm on Oct. 12, 2006. It took the program until 2019 to complete the recovery - its 30,000th tree was planted at Canalside that year.
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Mon, Apr 17th 2023 01:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced actions to advance construction of the Canalside Gateway Building and transformation of the North Aud Block in Buffalo - projects her team said, "are key to the ongoing revitalization of Buffalo's downtown and waterfront district."
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Fri, Apr 14th 2023 10:00 am
The Village Inn has successfully defended its first-place title in the "Best Fish Fry" contest sponsored by Niagara Frontier Publications.
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Fri, Apr 14th 2023 09:00 am
In an active shooter situation, the most important three words for people to know are run, hide and fight, said Derek Staubitz, who offered a free active shooter response training on March 25 at Hybrid Defense, his martial arts school, located at 2445 Grand Island Blvd.
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Sat, Apr 8th 2023 07:00 am
The Knights of Columbus Mary Star of the Sea Council No. 4752 will use proceeds from the recent sale of its club building and nearly nine acres of land at 1841 Whitehaven Road to repurpose, maintain and manage the former St. Stephen's R.C. "Old Church" at 2106 Baseline Road, the church and council announced this week.
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Sat, Apr 1st 2023 07:00 am
James J. Panepinto, president of a 91-year-young family business, Pinto Construction Services Inc., and a long-time member of the Mary Star of the Seas Knights of Columbus Council No. 4752, has purchased the club building at 1841 Whitehaven Road, and the nearly nine acres of land behind it.
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Thu, Mar 30th 2023 09:05 pm
On Wednesday, New York State Sen. Sean Ryan recognized two members of the Buffalo Bills training staff whose actions saved the life of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin.
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Sat, Mar 25th 2023 07:00 am
The Grand Island High School foyer has graduated from being just a walled area to being a welcoming and dazzling statement of school pride.
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Fri, Mar 24th 2023 02:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced an $8.3 million project to replace the Beaver Island Parkway Bridge over the Niagara Thruway (I-190), which is scheduled to begin the week of March 27.
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Mon, Mar 20th 2023 02:45 pm
Deputy County Executive Lisa Chimera presented a proclamation on behalf of Erie County to the team at Upstate New York Poison Center on March 20 to recognize its unwavering commitment to preventing and responding to poison emergencies in a 54-county area of New York state, including Erie County.
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Fri, Mar 17th 2023 12:00 pm
Including today, four Fridays remain in Lent - and that makes Lynn Ortiz very happy.
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Thu, Mar 16th 2023 11:05 am
The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Thursday announced federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of New York to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm and snowstorm that occurred Dec. 23-28, 2022. The request was approved by President Joe Biden.
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Tue, Mar 14th 2023 10:10 am
New York Attorney General Letitia James, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown today continued their efforts to protect and inform New Yorkers by offering tips and information on various resources available this tax season.
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Sat, Mar 11th 2023 07:00 am
The Zonta Club of Grand Island has selected three outstanding women to receive the 2023 Yellow Rose award for leadership and service to the community. The club honors women whose talent, dedication, determination and caring hearts have both made a difference in the lives of others and inspired a new generation to achieve to their greatest potential.
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Sat, Mar 11th 2023 07:00 am
At the age of 12, Kisa is enjoying her retirement.
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Sat, Mar 4th 2023 07:00 am
The Rotary Club of Grand Island (https://rotaryclubgi.org/) is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser now through April 24 to raise funds for scholarships, family justice and trail enhancements. The club will earn funds based on the total weight of the pairs of gently worn, used and new shoes collected, as Funds2Orgs will issue a check for the collected shoes.
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Sat, Mar 4th 2023 07:00 am
The Grand Island Central School District anticipates receiving $1.96 million in foundation aid for the 2023-24 school year, an increase of 14.7% over the 2022-23 school year, said Dr. Rubie Harris, assistant superintendent for school business and finance. Two programs that are anticipated to receive increases in state funding are the universal prekindergarten program and a new state program initiative called "high impact tutoring."
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Wed, Mar 1st 2023 10:35 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued guidance to help prevent conflicts between people and coyotes. Coyote sightings are likely to increase in the coming months, and DEC encourages New Yorkers to be aware of the potential for conflicts and follow DEC guidelines to prevent negative encounters.
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