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Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino to host Legacy Fighting Alliance MMA card Feb. 21
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.
Memorial Medical Center, 914th partner to advance military medical training
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.
Morris Day & The Time to perform free New Year's Eve show at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
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.
Community invited to candlelight Christmas Eve service at historic church
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.
AAA adds TireJECT to list of essential items
Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:00 am
AAA is expecting a record number of travelers to hit the road for the year-end holidays, and road-trippers are urged to prepare in advance.
Children's Christmas Eve service to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Buffalo
Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:00 am
Would you like your children or grandchildren to experience the pleasure of an old-fashioned Christmas pageant without all the rehearsals and hassle? Bring them to Trinity Church, 371 Delaware Ave., Buffalo at 2:30 p.m. for the 3 p.m. Christmas Eve service, Tuesday, Dec. 24, dressed as an angel, shepherd, king, Mary, Joseph, star, or animal (any animal will do).
Hochul signs legislation to protect students and teachers from extreme heat
Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to require that all school districts develop plans to mitigate extreme heat in classrooms, and support services spaces and to establish a maximum allowable temperature to ensure the health and safety of students, faculty and staff.
Ryan announces start of infill housing program for City of Buffalo
Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:00 am
On Friday, New York State Sen. Sean Ryan celebrated the announcement of the Block by Block program - another part of his housing plan for Buffalo and upstate New York. $40 million is being made available to nonprofits to develop infill projects.
Discover 'Holiday Recipes From Under the Mistle-Toe'
Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:00 am
The 35th annual edition of "Holiday Recipes From Under the Mistle-Toe" has been published by the office of Dr. Richard L. Sawicki of Niagara Falls.
Kearns: A happy holiday season is a safe holiday season
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.
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum receives funding for new pilot library program
Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:00 am
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum announced it has received a grant from Garman Family Foundation, administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. The grant will be used to pilot a weekday STEM library program.
Hochul announces new ombuds program to help those with developmental disabilities, their families
Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the new ombuds for the developmental disabilities' service system, headed by Community Service Society of New York, is now open and ready to accept New Yorkers' calls in need of assistance navigating services, resolving complaints, providing education and making the right connections.
New York announces launch of statewide mental wellness campaign
Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:00 am
The New York State Office of Mental Health has announced the launch of "Be Well," a statewide public awareness campaign aimed at helping New Yorkers better understand the importance of mental wellness and the impacts of stress and trauma.
Attorney general provides tips for New Yorkers to protect themselves from package theft
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.
NCSO: Stolen vehicle pursuit in Wheatfield
Sat, Dec 14th 2024 11:20 pm
On Dec. 14, at 4:25 a.m., Deputy Bull observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation in the area of Schultz Road in the Town of Wheatfield.
December snow: All bans and restrictions on state roads lifted
Fri, Dec 13th 2024 03:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul provided an update to New Yorkers on ongoing lake-effect snow conditions in portions of the North Country, Western New York and Central New York.
Country music's biggest stars line up to perform on 'New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash'
Fri, Dec 13th 2024 11:15 am
More performers were announced today for "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash," a star-studded entertainment special hosted by four-time Grammy Award-winner Keith Urban and "Entertainment Tonight's" Rachel Smith.
Scully-bration at Lewiston Senior Center
Fri, Dec 13th 2024 11:00 am
Four generations of Scully boys recently performed at the Lewiston Senior Center: Jack, James, Liam, Brian and 95-year-old Bill.
Christmas open house held at River Lea
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.
WNY Special Olympics benefits from frigid dip in Lake Erie
Fri, Dec 13th 2024 10:55 am
The afternoon of Dec. 6 was cold and windy and the water was a chilly 45 degrees when a group of Grand Island High School students, teachers and friends plunged into Lake Erie at Woodlawn Beach in Hamburg.
2 Roy Hart students honored for emergency actions
Fri, Dec 13th 2024 10:50 am
Jonathan Schultz, director of the Niagara County Emergency Services Department, was joined by local officials to proudly recognize two Roy-Hart students - Isabella Sanchez and Timothy Guilfoyle - this past Wednesday during a Board of Education meeting.
New legislation to expand food donation & recycling program and help low-income individuals
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.
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Dec. 13, 2024
Fri, Dec 13th 2024 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Dec. 13, 2024
Grand Island Neighbors Foundation extends thanks
Fri, Dec 13th 2024 07:00 am
The Grand Island Neighbors Foundation was the grateful recipient of $500 from the Grand Island Lions Club. Pictured, from left: Neighbors Foundation board member Annie Carlson and Tom Rusert of the Grand Island Lions Club.
Erie County Sheriff's Office serving community
Fri, Dec 13th 2024 07:00 am
As your Erie County sheriff, I take the responsibility to be efficient with your tax dollars very seriously. Earlier this month, our partners in the legislature passed a budget that will allow the Erie County Sheriff's Office to continue doing just that.
New police contract approved in Lewiston
Fri, Dec 13th 2024 07:00 am
When I took office on Jan. 1, 2016, I quickly learned that the current town and village police contract, which had been signed in 1995, had never been updated. There were several attempts by previous town and village boards to do so, but it was never finished. Although the original contract never officially "expired," it was meant to be renegotiated approximately every five years.
Lewiston Town Board in holiday mode: Work session includes Christmas activities, LPD retirement
Fri, Dec 13th 2024 07:00 am
Coming off a successful Christmas Walk weekend, the Lewiston Town Board was in holiday mode with a light work session on Monday.
L-NOTL Rotary Club: Tidings of comfort and joy
Thu, Dec 12th 2024 07:55 pm
On Dec. 10, the Rotary Club of Lewiston/Niagara-on-the-Lake held its annual Christmas party at the Lewiston Stone House. It distributed the profits from a successful theatrical production of "The Odd Couple" to help the less-fortunate. Recipients included HART (Home Assistance Referral Team); Care and Share food pantry; Heart, Love & Soul food pantry; and Messiah Lutheran Church.
Niagara Gospel Mission launches new Code Blue program
Thu, Dec 12th 2024 07:55 pm
Over the past week Niagara Gospel Mission has launched a new Code Blue program.
New York Power Authority enrolls in national program to conserve monarch butterfly habitat along transmission line corridors
Thu, Dec 12th 2024 07:55 pm
The New York Power Authority has signed a voluntary conservation agreement to proactively maintain habitat for monarch butterflies - a declining species - along rights-of-way under NYPA-owned and operated transmission lines throughout New York.
Hochul signs legislation to require health insurers to cover EpiPens
Thu, Dec 12th 2024 07:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation that will reduce the sky-high costs of epinephrine auto-injector ("EpiPen") devices for consumers with commercial health insurance and expand access to critical health care resources for individuals with allergies.
NYSOFA, AgingNY, Discover Live expand access to interactive, virtual world tour experiences for thousands of older adults
Thu, Dec 12th 2024 07:55 pm
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and Association on Aging in New York (AgingNY) are expanding their partnership with Discover Live to offer interactive, immersive, virtual tours from around the world for older adults, supporting physical wellness, social connections, and brain health.
Increased state police & local law enforcement patrols during holiday travel season
Thu, Dec 12th 2024 07:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced State Police and local law enforcement agencies will participate in the national enforcement initiative on impaired driving this holiday season. The "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign, an initiative funded by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, runs from Wednesday, Dec. 11, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
State of emergency remains in effect for snow-covered counties
Thu, Dec 12th 2024 07:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul provided an update to New Yorkers on ongoing lake-effect snow in portions of the Western New York, Finger Lakes, Central New York and North Country.
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino recognized in Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards
Thu, Dec 12th 2024 07:00 pm
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino continues to earn high praise from guests across the country.
AAA offers advice to homeowners & motorists amid more winter weather, high winds
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.
Vaping 'luring a new generation into a cycle of nicotine dependency'
Thu, Dec 12th 2024 10:45 am
What tastes like fruit, is packaged like candy, is illegally marketed, has increased in sales by almost 50% in four years, is poorly regulated, is highly addictive, leaches heavy metals and plastics into the environment, and is produced by the most powerful industries in the world?
GIHS students head to Disney World for candlelight processional performance
Thu, Dec 12th 2024 10:45 am
Grand Island High School choral students will travel to Florida this week to participate in Disney World's candlelight processional as part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. GIHS students will head to Florida from Friday, Dec. 13, to Monday, Dec. 16.
State working to overcome latest round of snowfalls
Thu, Dec 12th 2024 10:15 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday declared a state of emergency in portions of the Western New York, Finger Lakes, Central New York and North Country regions, as those areas were set to receive multiple feet of lake-effect snow.
Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology powers up with Erie County cultural capital grant
Wed, Dec 11th 2024 11:55 pm
The Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology, at home in its new east side facility on Sycamore Street in Buffalo, will be helping more students and adults seeking career advancement thanks to a $189,350 Erie County cultural capital grant that funded information technology equipment at the site.
 

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