Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Opposing views on a proposed battery energy storage systems law were expressed during a public hearing at Monday's Grand Island Town Board meeting.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
The Town of Niagara Has announced its concert schedule for "Music Mania Mondays." Events are held each Monday night at Veteran's Memorial Community Park, 7000 Lockport Road.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Hello everyone. I cordially invite you to join us for the dedication of the new veterans monument on Sunday, May 24, at 1 p.m. in the Village Cemetery behind the old stone church in the Oakwood Section of the cemetery (South Fifth and Cayuga streets).
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Staley Road residents may be approaching a turning point in their quest for safe passage.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
A public hearing will be held in the Town of Niagara's main meeting room at 2 p.m. June 2 to gather input in regard to a proposal for a new tax deal for the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA, which is owned by Fashion Outlets II LLC and Macerich Niagara LLC.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Old Falls Street USA is gearing up for an exciting summer season packed with live entertainment, family-friendly activities, festivals, and new events designed to bring residents and visitors together in the heart of Downtown Niagara Falls.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
The Niagara Post Theater will launch its inaugural summer concert series this month, beginning with "Jazz at the Post" on May 24, featuring local ensemble Brass Chance performing Miles Davis' groundbreaking album, "Kind of Blue."
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
On Tuesday, Niagara County 1st District Legislator Irene Myers, 2nd District Legislator Michael Casale and Destination Niagara USA Outdoor Promotions Director Frank Campbell visited The Wicked Worm live bait and tackle store on the Village of Youngstown waterfront, where the elected leaders presented a check to the Niagara River Anglers Association. The funding, $1,250, will support a youth fishing contest scheduled for Saturday, June 13.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
The Town of Grand Island, VFW Post 9249 Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial Post, American Legion NY Post 1346 and Grand Island High School wind ensemble will honor the men and women who made the supreme sacrifice for this country while in military service. They are remembered each and every day and will be honored on Memorial Day.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
As grills get ready to fire up across the country ahead of Memorial Day celebrations, the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is reminding New Yorkers of standard grill safety guidelines to prevent accidents and serious injuries.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
"Family Day" at the Lewiston Museum will be celebrated from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at 469 Plain St. The event is a great opportunity to check out the interesting local historical artifacts in the collection.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
This summer, the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University (CAM) invites the community to experience "Art in Motion," a dynamic season of exhibitions, programs and events that explore movement - across ideas, images, bodies and technologies.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Cmdr. Dale Berger of Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249 accepts a Grand Island Town Board proclamation for VFW Buddy Poppy Days to be observed during the time that the nation marks Memorial Day.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Brick Oven General Manager Nick Manzare has a passion for pleasing people's palates.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Niagara County 2nd District Legislator Michael Casale presented Artpark & Company President Dave Wedekindt with a check for $81,880 on Monday outside of the Lewiston performing and visual arts venue.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for May 22, 2026
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 06:00 am
The following activity occurred Monday, May 11, to Sunday, May 17, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to 270 calls during this period. For more information, visit the Lewiston Police Department's mobile app or its Facebook page.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 06:00 am
The following Grand Island response activity occurred Saturday, May 9, to Friday, May 15, according to the Erie County Sheriff's Office. ECSO deputies handled a total of 2,319 complaints among its county districts of 15 municipalities, including Grand Island, for the week of this report.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 07:15 pm
Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced law enforcement agencies throughout Niagara County will participate in the STOP-DWI high-visibility engagement campaign during Memorial Day weekend, May 22-25. This statewide initiative is focused on promoting roadway safety, encouraging smart decisions, and preventing impaired driving crashes during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 07:15 pm
For the seventh year in a row, 7,300 flags will blanket the grounds of the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park throughout Memorial Day weekend to represent the average number of U.S. veterans who have lost their battle with PTSD per year, an average of 22 per day. From May 23-25, walk or drive by the Naval Park to see the installation, made possible by The Battle Within Foundation.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 05:05 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston shared the following this week:
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Thu, May 21st 2026 04:55 pm
Niagara Charter School proudly announces a series of major milestones that underscore its enduring commitment to academic excellence, character development, and whole-child education.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 04:55 pm
Niagara Charter School announced the school was certified as a "Leader in Me Lighthouse School" by FranklinCovey Education. This recognition is evidence the school has produced outstanding results in school and student outcomes and because of the extraordinary impact the school is having on staff, students, parents and the greater community.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 04:50 pm
1st District Niagara County Legislator Irene Myers recently visited with a number of local groups at Porter Town Hall, where she hand-delivered 2026 county assistance funding to representatives of these organizations.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 04:50 pm
Memorial Day marks the beginning of the summer driving season, a time when teens gain more independence behind the wheel, families hit the road for vacations, and celebrations bring more drivers onto the nation's roadways.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 03:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled renderings for a transformative cruise ship terminal on Buffalo's Outer Harbor, marking a new chapter for the city's waterfront.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 03:30 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced hunters harvested an estimated 227,032 white-tailed deer during the 2025-26 hunting seasons, approximately 2% more than the 2024 season and within 1% of the five-year average.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 03:25 pm
When someone experiences a cardiac arrest, heart attack or stroke, fast, coordinated care can make the difference between life and death. Yet as mobile technologies - from telehealth platforms to mobile stroke units - rapidly transform emergency response, critical gaps in systems of care can arise, leaving lives in the balance.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 03:20 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health invites the public to a free community health fair from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, outdoors in the parking lot of the department's new facility at 55 Stevens St., Lockport.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 03:20 pm
A graduate studio in the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning worked this spring to address an urgent and often overlooked challenge of housing in rural communities: ensuring that it is affordable, durable, energy-efficient, and accessible.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 01:00 pm
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection warns consumers to be alert for home improvement scams.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 12:50 pm
Artpark & Company announced "Analog Rewind," a special reunion concert of five local, iconic bands of the 1980s and '90s, at Artpark's Mainstage Theater Terrace in Lewiston at 5 p.m. Aug. 22. The event will benefit Artpark's Memory Café.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 12:50 pm
The Diocese of Buffalo will join Catholics across the nation in a historic celebration of faith and devotion with a special consecration Mass on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, at 5:15 p.m. Friday, June 12, at St. Joseph Cathedral.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 12:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced sustained progress in the ongoing fight against gun violence during the first four months of 2026 compared to the same time last year in communities participating in the state's Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 12:50 pm
The Niagara Falls Community Lions Club is providing free pop-up eye clinics this spring.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 08:40 am
Catholic Health's EMS liaison team honored EMS providers and first responders from across Niagara County on Wednesday during the annual awards dinner at the Sanborn Fire Co. The event recognized outstanding calls submitted by regional partners, highlighting the skill, expertise and lifesaving work that often goes unseen.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 07:00 am
The Niagara media event once again showcased why the waters of the Niagara Frontier continue to earn recognition as one of the premier freshwater fishing destinations in North America.
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Wed, May 20th 2026 09:10 pm
In school district elections Tuesday, voters overall approved their respective budgets for the 2026-27 school year, with only five districts - including Grand Island - reporting budget defeats.
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Wed, May 20th 2026 06:50 am
Grand Island voters voted down the proposed $81,685,805 school budget for 2026-27 on Tuesday. The vote was 1,352 against the budget, and 1,280 in favor. Voters also turned down proposition two: $672,000 for the purchase of vehicles. The vote was 1,334 against the proposition, and 1,280 in favor.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 10:55 pm
Youngstown voters opted for change on Tuesday, as unofficial election numbers show almost two-thirds of the people chose the challengers to the incumbent board.
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