Tue, Apr 14th 2026 09:15 am
Big night. Real impact. A community that showed up. What began as the first-ever "BIG Meat Raffle" quickly became something much more - a powerful example of what happens when a community shows up for its kids.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 09:15 am
Mayor Sean Ryan on Monday announced the City of Buffalo's 2026 paving list and unveiled a new, data-driven approach to how streets will be evaluated and prioritized in future years. The announcement is part of Ryan's broader focus on "fixing the basics" by investing in core city services and improving the systems that support them.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 09:15 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is inviting the public to learn more about the status of Lake Erie and Upper Niagara River fisheries at a public meeting from 6-9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at Woodlawn Beach State Park's Lodge in Blasdell.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 09:15 am
SUNY Niagara will welcome aspiring chefs, culinary professionals and the community for a dynamic weekend of food, artistry and education at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute on Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2026 03:40 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health's children with special needs division proudly announces the opening of a new sensory play room at the Trott Access Center in Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2026 03:40 pm
Following a standout Coachella debut on Saturday night, multiple award-winning, Grammy-nominated superstar Sombr has announced his fall arena headline "You Are The Reason" tour for North America.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2026 03:35 pm
Empire State Wrestling (ESW) is set to deliver an unforgettable night of hard-hitting, high-flying professional wrestling action with "Brawlfest 2026." Returning to the premier entertainment destination of Western New York, Buffalo RiverWorks, on Friday, May 8, this stacked event features legendary veterans, rising stars and championship stakes.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2026 10:40 am
Two legendary groups will be heating up the summer entertainment at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino with hot performances in the Seneca Niagara Event Center. Classic Rock icons 38 Special bring their 50-year "Legacy Tour" to the Event Center at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 25. Then, country superstars Lady A will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2026 10:00 am
Knowing whether a child has sustained a concussion is an important matter to clinicians, parents and bystanders alike. However, the signs and symptoms that are most meaningful to look for are not as well defined.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2026 10:00 am
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and AAA Western and Central New York is sharing startling statistics about distracted driving in an effort to educate drivers and save lives.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2026 10:00 am
Higher levels of inflammation are associated with a stronger preference for interacting with others through social media rather than face-to-face. And the preference becomes more significant for those whose personality traits lean toward introversion and neuroticism, according to a new University at Buffalo study that further explains inflammation's role in social behavior.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2026 09:55 am
Shea's Performing Arts Center invites the community to Shea's Buffalo Theatre to see "A Minecraft Movie" at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 17 (doors open at noon). The movie-watching event is part of "Shea's Free Film Series."
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 01:20 pm
Old Glory Flag & Banner is proud to announce a community initiative offering free "God Bless Our Troops" posters to residents and businesses. This effort is intended to show visible, unified support for service members deployed from Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 12:20 pm
Tony, Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist Josh Groban has shared his sweeping new rendition of "As Time Goes By" from the timeless movie masterpiece "Casablanca."
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 12:20 pm
Multi-Platinum, chart-topping, and award-winning country star Ella Langley lets her artistry bloom on "Dandelion," her highly anticipated sophomore album, out now via SAWGOD/Columbia Records.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 12:20 pm
Diamond-selling country artist Brett Young teams up with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat to put their own soulful spin on "If The World Was Ending," originally performed by JP Saxe and Julia Michaels.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 12:20 pm
Practicing resilience, embracing humor amid adversity and finding community are a few of the life lessons that "Abbott Elementary," the popular ABC-TV mockumentary, conveys.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 12:20 pm
Tops Friendly Markets and the Taste of Buffalo are pleased to announce that, Chas Gillen, a talented artist from Alden, is the grand-prizewinner of the 2026 Taste of Buffalo Tops poster art contest.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 11:55 am
Buffalo Sabres single-game tickets for Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs will be on sale to the general public on Monday, April 13, at 10 a.m.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 07:10 am
Ellicott Development has submitted plans to the Village of Lewiston to reconfigure building No. 3 in its Center Street lot. The proposed tenant is Ace Hardware.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 07:05 am
New pickleball courts could be in place at Richard F. Soluri Park as soon as this summer.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 07:00 am
If you enjoy The Spicey Pickle's burritos, bowls and nachos, then we've got a "Scoop" for you: There's a new taco in town. ...And it's made with ice cream!
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 07:00 am
On Monday, local emergency medical service (EMS) agencies participated in a coordinated cardiac arrest simulation drill in partnership with Lewiston No. 1 Fire Co. and Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 07:00 am
The wind was no deterrent for Island families wishing to participate in the Town of Grand Island's annual Easter egg hunt, held April 3.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 07:00 am
The Island Dispatch is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Easter coloring contest:
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 06:35 am
When you think "gallery," the word "art" may come to mind. When the staffers at Fichte, Endl & Elmer Eyecare thinks "gallery," they envision the artwork of creating eyeglasses.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for April 10, 2026
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 06:00 am
Drywall and painting were on the agenda this week for the inside of a new two-story building at 748 Center St., in Lewiston. The future home of Deal Realty is taking shape and preparing for a summer opening.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 06:00 am
Floretta (Fama) Roberts, age 90, peacefully passed with the guidance of angels into the presence of God at her home on March 25, 2026, on what would have been her late husband's 100th birthday, following a very short illness.
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Thu, Apr 9th 2026 06:50 pm
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at
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Thu, Apr 9th 2026 06:45 pm
New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) are encouraging customers who may need extra support to explore financial assistance programs available at this time as winter heating protections conclude.
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Thu, Apr 9th 2026 06:45 pm
New York National Guard Specialist Trevor Lock, a Lockport resident, is one of the two winners in the New York Army National Guard's Best Warrior Contest.
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Thu, Apr 9th 2026 06:40 pm
Gov. Hochul announced more than $20 million is now available to make energy efficiency and electrification upgrades at hospitals in New York through the Empire Building Challenge: Hospitals program (EBC: Hospitals), which provides support for improvement projects that showcase innovative pathways to reduce energy use and on-site greenhouse gas emissions.
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Thu, Apr 9th 2026 01:00 pm
New York Air National Guard Airmen from the 107th Attack Wing at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station will team up with New York Army Guard aviators based in Rochester for an exercise this weekend in Youngstown.
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Thu, Apr 9th 2026 12:55 pm
Join Chelsea Moore and Eddie Knibloe from the Buffalo Maritime Center at the Niagara History Center at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, as they revisit the historic bicentennial voyage of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief in 2025. The voyage of the replica canal boat began in Buffalo last June and continued to New York City, commemorating the Erie Canal bicentennial.
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Thu, Apr 9th 2026 12:55 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that Niagara Falls Boulevard (U.S. Route 62) southbound in the City of Niagara Falls, under the Interstate 190 overpass, will be closed nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. beginning Tuesday, April 14, and continuing through Friday, April 17, to facilitate an ongoing bridge repair project.
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Thu, Apr 9th 2026 12:55 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the left two lanes of Interstate 290 westbound will be closed, between the Sheridan Drive ramp and the Interstate 990 overpass in the Town of Amherst from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11, to facilitate repairs to the bridge deck over Sweet Home Road.
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Thu, Apr 9th 2026 12:55 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the rosters for the 20th Scotty Bowman Showcase. The event will take place Monday, April 13, at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
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Thu, Apr 9th 2026 12:55 pm
In honor of Earth Month, Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA is once again partnering with Sunnking Sustainable Solutions and Goodwill of Western New York to host the "Ultimate Spring-Cleaning Recycling' event, from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 18.
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Thu, Apr 9th 2026 12:55 pm
Rotary Club of Grand Island will again present its annual document destruction event. This year, the occasion is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at a new location: Sidway School parking lot.
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