Fri, Dec 20th 2024 01:20 pm
Thanks to the Grand Island Recreation Department, a large assortment of holiday characters is on display bordering the town's municipal building on Whitehaven Road and Grand Island Boulevard. Find everyone from Santa to Snoopy to Bumble to Bluey - and so many more!
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 01:15 pm
Congratulations to this year's winners of the annual Grand Island/Dispatch holiday coloring contest.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 11:15 am
The new art exhibit at the Grand Island Memorial Library features a unique galaxy of creativity.
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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 11:10 am
Niagara Town Board officials took two separate votes aimed at making their town more attractive during Tuesday's regular meeting.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 11:10 am
An alternate plan that Town Supervisor Peter Marston proposed to developers two weeks ago was the topic of a discussion about the Golfview project during Monday's Town Board workshop before the regular meeting.
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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 11:05 am
The snow is finally here. That can only mean one thing: Christmas is around the corner.
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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
Imagine this scenario: A family is gathered around exchanging presents. There is one last gift tucked away. You hand the present to a child, and he or she opens it to find a puppy or kitten. The tears of happiness start flowing and the big smiles on all involved will be forever captured in photos and video. The pet immediately becomes a cherished member of the family.
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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 07:00 am
As fall turns to winter, we start to experience cooler weather and fewer sunlight hours. It can be tempting to slack off on sun protection when we feel cold, but protecting yourself from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays is imperative year-round - especially if you plan to spend time outdoors skiing, snowboarding or engaging in another cold-weather sport.
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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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Thu, Dec 19th 2024 03:40 pm
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Grand Island will hold a meeting and public hearings on the matters set forth below on January 2, 2025 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.
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Thu, Dec 19th 2024 10:05 am
The college football landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. Conference realignments and name, image and likeness (NIL) deals have transformed a sport once steeped in tradition into something far less recognizable.
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Thu, Dec 19th 2024 10:00 am
Women United of Greater Niagara recently concluded a highly successful hygiene drive, benefitting the Mental Health Association in Niagara County.
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Wed, Dec 18th 2024 07:15 pm
The holiday season is a time for celebration and togetherness, but when it comes to entertaining, it can also bring a certain level of stress. A recent survey by Wegmans revealed that, this holiday season, customers want to prioritize their traditional holiday recipes (77%), while also finding ways to keep holiday meals simple and easy, and/or opportunities to simplify entertaining (78%).
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Wed, Dec 18th 2024 07:10 pm
New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) remind customers how to use their senses to detect leaks, about natural gas safety inspections, and preventative tools to use to mitigate the risk of future leaks.
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Wed, Dec 18th 2024 07:10 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Om D. Samant, 36, of Amherst, was sentenced yesterday afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Deborah A. Haendiges to a determinate sentence of 10 years in state prison and five years post-release supervision. This was the minimum sentence authorized by the plea agreement and is what was being advocated for by the family of the victim.
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Wed, Dec 18th 2024 07:10 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Gregory Noonan, age 25, of Niagara Falls, plead guilty in County Court to two counts of attempted rape in the first degree. Noonan had been indicted with charges of sexually assaulting two different victims in Niagara Falls in 2021 and 2022.
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Wed, Dec 18th 2024 07:10 pm
The winter holidays can turn deadly as research shows that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year.
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Wed, Dec 18th 2024 07:10 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Timothy A. Austin, 37, of Buffalo, was sentenced yesterday afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio to a determinate sentence of 16 years in state prison followed by five years post-release supervision.
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Wed, Dec 18th 2024 07:05 pm
With the onset of winter and colder temperatures, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar reminds ice anglers to be safe when venturing onto the ice this season, especially given recent variations in weather conditions.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2024 07:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New Yorkers earning minimum wage will earn an additional 50 cents per hour starting on Jan. 1, 2025.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2024 07:50 pm
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) announced the release of new comprehensive guidance to help employers better protect outdoor workers during extreme cold weather. This initiative builds on NYSDOL's ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of outdoor workers during extreme weather events, following the release of heavy precipitation, wildfire smoke and extreme heat guidance.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2024 07:50 pm
The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is sharing tips on how consumers can protect themselves from thieves trying to steal packages from their homes this holiday season.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2024 07:50 pm
"The Lewiston Council on the Arts is grateful to the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission for their commitment to the civic and economic development of our binational community that spans the beautiful Niagara River," Executive Director Maria Fortuna Dean said.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2024 09:30 am
ABC and Dick Clark Productions announced the Jonas Brothers will kick off the group's 20th anniversary celebrations with a thrilling, career-spanning medley performance from New York's iconic Times Square, airing just after midnight during "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025."
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Tue, Dec 17th 2024 09:30 am
Kenmore Mercy Hospital was named a Top General Hospital by the Leapfrog Group, a national industry watchdog organization that collects and reports safety data for hospitals across the country to help consumers make more informed health care decisions. The Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive awards American hospitals can receive.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 08:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated the opening of the Roswell Park GMP Engineering and Cell Manufacturing Facility, New York's first cell and gene therapy hub, located at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 08:25 pm
Due to incredible fan demand, top-selling female country pop artist of all time Shania Twain today announces a final series of summer 2025 tour dates across the U.S. The summer run marks the last chance for fans to see this live show, and rounds off an extraordinary two years of sold-out performances and unforgettable shows.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 08:25 pm
The week 16 New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills game will move to 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS, while the 1 p.m. Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals matchup moves from FOX to CBS, the NFL announced today.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 08:25 pm
Local charity Totally Buffalo Cares is bringing some Christmas joy to elementary school kids in Niagara Falls this week. As part of its "Make a Case for Kids" campaign, the charity will be handing out gifts, hats and gloves to four local elementary schools in the Cataract City along with the help of Santa and his elves.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 08:25 pm
The Erie County Auto Bureau announced it will close the DMV located in the Eastern Hills Mall temporarily due to lack of heat in that section of mall. The closure will be effective Tuesday, Dec. 17, until the heat can be restored.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 08:25 pm
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino will present a powerhouse professional mixed martial arts card when Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) returns to the Seneca Niagara Event Center on Friday, Feb. 21 (7 p.m.). Tickets go on sale at noon Friday, Dec. 20, and start at $45.
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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
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino will send out 2024 in grand, funk-tastic style, with a free New Year's Eve performance by '80s legends Morris Day & The Time on Tuesday, Dec. 31 (10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.), at Stir, the high-energy feature bar located in the heart of the resort's gaming floor.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:00 am
First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston will open its doors to the community on Christmas Eve. All are welcome to attend a candlelight service in the historic old stone church.
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