Mon, Nov 1st 2021 02:25 pm
For the fifth year, Aero Transportation of Niagara Falls will host a Thanksgiving food/turkey giveaway. Organizers said they are aiming to give away over 400 bags of dinner items to residents, in collaboration with the Niagara Falls Housing Authority. Food will be given on first-come, first-served basis.
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Mon, Nov 1st 2021 02:10 pm
Tops Friendly Markets recently the company will once again offer military personnel and their immediate families an 11% discount off of their grocery bill this Veterans Day.
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Mon, Nov 1st 2021 02:10 pm
U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced the agency reached $44.8 billion in funding to small businesses through more than 61,000 traditional loans for fiscal year (FY) 2021.
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Mon, Nov 1st 2021 02:10 pm
The Niagara Wheatfield Board of Education meeting to be held on Nov. 3 will begin at 6 p.m. with an anticipated executive session. The public meeting is anticipated to begin at 7 p.m. in the High School Adult Learning Center, 2292 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn.
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Mon, Nov 1st 2021 02:05 pm
The computer technology students from the Orleans and Niagara Career and Technical Education Centers, at Orleans/Niagara BOCES, visited Seneca One Tower in downtown Buffalo.
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Mon, Nov 1st 2021 02:00 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins and City of Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino announced a federal grant totaling $40,648 for the Niagara Falls Police Department. Funded by the U.S. Department of Justice and awarded through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, the grant supports public safety efforts in the Cataract City.
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Mon, Nov 1st 2021 01:15 pm
Kansas City blues rock guitarist and singer Samantha Fish will perform at Asbury Hall @ Babeville in Buffalo on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Her sixth album, "Faster," produced by Martin Kierszenbaum (Lady Gaga, Sting) was released Sept. 10 on Rounder Records.
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Mon, Nov 1st 2021 10:50 am
Some people refuse to grow up despite growing old. A group of just such people, all septuagenarians, gathered recently at Skydive The Falls in Youngstown.
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Mon, Nov 1st 2021 10:35 am
Officials with the Erie County Department of Social Services and two organizations that regularly work collaboratively with county officials want to inform local residents who are eligible to claim the Child Tax Credit and up to three federal stimulus checks on how to claim their funds.
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Mon, Nov 1st 2021 10:30 am
The Grand Ole Opry, the world's longest-running radio show, celebrated its historic 5,000th Saturday night broadcast with a star-studded lineup of Opry member performances, including Bill Anderson, Garth Brooks, Terri Clark, John Conlee, The Gatlin Brothers, Vince Gill, The Isaacs, Chris Janson, Dustin Lynch, Darius Rucker, Jeannie Seely, Connie Smith, Trisha Yearwood and Chris Young.
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Mon, Nov 1st 2021 10:20 am
Be Our Guest Ltd. will open the Ice at Canalside, presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26.
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Mon, Nov 1st 2021 10:10 am
Whom will the slipper fit? "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella," produced by the Wilson Music Parents Association, will play in the William H. O'Connor Performance Center at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. Tickets will be $10 general admission, and $8 for students and seniors.
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Mon, Nov 1st 2021 10:10 am
New York Sea Grant has published "Working with Nature: A Guide to Native Plants for New York's Great Lakes Shorelines." Public and private property owners can use the guide to select the right plant for the right place to revitalize the state's Great Lakes' freshwater shorelines.
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Mon, Nov 1st 2021 10:05 am
As the U.S. prepares to welcome Canadian neighbors back across the border on Nov. 8, Congressman Brian Higgins is urging the government of Canada to drop its COVID-19 testing requirements for fully vaccinated travelers crossing the northern border.
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Mon, Nov 1st 2021 10:05 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.40, up 1 cent from last week. One year ago, the price was $2.13. The New York state average is $3.55 - up 2 cents from last week. A year ago, the New York state average was $2.23.
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Mon, Nov 1st 2021 09:40 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) will create, develop and launch a training program for public-facing employees of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and the Department of Environmental Conservation.
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Mon, Nov 1st 2021 09:40 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the on-time release of the mid-year update to the New York State Financial Plan, which, her team said, "shows the state in a strong fiscal position as economic growth beats expectations with revenues projected to be an additional $4 billion higher than prior projections for the current year, fiscal year (FY) 2022. As a result of the strength in receipts, the plan is balanced in every year through FY 2025."
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Mon, Nov 1st 2021 09:40 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a legislative package relating to animal welfare. Legislation S.4254/A.4075 prohibits insurers from refusing to issue or renew, cancel, or charge or impose an increased premium for certain policies based solely on the breed of dog owned. Legislation S.5023A/A.5823-A requires veterinarians to report suspected animal cruelty.
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Sat, Oct 30th 2021 02:35 pm
These children have got game. More accurately, their parents should be designing shopping catalogs, because the Halloween costume game was legit on Saturday.
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Sat, Oct 30th 2021 11:55 am
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Oct. 22, 2021
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Sat, Oct 30th 2021 11:15 am
On Saturday, the Department of Homeland Security announced non-citizen travelers who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and have appropriate documentation will be permitted to enter the U.S. via land ports of entry (POE) and ferry terminals starting on Nov. 8.
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Sat, Oct 30th 2021 07:00 am
The tables were turned on Dan Drexelius last Sunday evening and, by the look on his face, he was caught totally off guard - but humbled and speechless by the gesture.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 05:35 pm
Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti wishes to inform the residents of Niagara County of a recent scam which is specifically targeting the older population.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 05:35 pm
There are approximately 620 registered sex offenders in Niagara County, and NCSO wants parents to know which houses their children should avoid when trick-or-treating.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 04:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced a pilot program between national diaper bank Baby2Baby and six domestic violence services providers to distribute diapers and other essential items to survivors of domestic violence and their children in New York City, the Southern Tier and Western New York.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 04:10 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced two federal grants awarded to the Burchfield Penney Art Center and the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Funded by the American Rescue Plan and awarded through the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the grants provide funding to address community needs and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 04:00 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Health Home will now serve as a care management agency under the BestSelf Health Home and Health Homes of Upstate New York (HHUNY).
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 04:00 pm
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 04:00 pm
Here's hoping for all treats and no tricks this Halloween! With an estimated 41 million children between ages 5 and 14 trick or treating on Oct. 31, it's a busy night on roads and sidewalks - and the worst night for vandalism. Halloween night is a time when motorists need to be extra vigilant on the roads, pedestrians need to light their paths to ensure they're seen, and partygoers must celebrate responsibly.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 01:55 pm
Grammy award-winning lyricist Macklemore partners back up with longtime friend and collaborator, Ryan Lewis, for the first time in five years for a reflective and optimistic new single and video "Next Year," which features recording artist Windser. The song is available everywhere now.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 01:55 pm
City of Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino announced that, on Monday, Nov. 1, there will be a special City Council meeting for the presentation of the executive budget. It begins at 7 p.m. and be held at Niagara Falls City Hall in the City Council Chambers.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 01:50 pm
This year's breakout Christian singer-songwriter, Anne Wilson, is celebrating the season with her debut holiday multi-track single, "I Still Believe in Christmas," available today. This project features three original songs, including the title track that is featured in a special lyric video debuting today.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 01:50 pm
Artpark & Company's board of directors announced the election of new officers and directors at the organization's annual meeting held at Park Country Club on Oct. 13.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 01:10 pm
Matthew West rings in the holidays with his new full-length album, "We Need Christmas," available today. In addition to his new album, West will celebrate the season in December with his "We Need Christmas" tour.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 01:10 pm
It's been a whirlwind year for CAIN. With breakout back-to-back No. 1 hits "Rise Up (Lazarus)" and "Yes He Can", both of which are featured on CAIN's first full-length album, "Rise Up" (Provident Label Group/Sony Music), the sibling trio is now ready to release its first holiday project.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 12:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday signed legislation S.4661/A.7330 that provides for the transfer of a portion of fines issued for illegally passing a school bus to the comprehensive school bus driver safety training program for the study and promotion of issues involving school bus safety, establishing a school bus motorist education fund. This legislation aims to discourage motorists from illegally passing stopped school buses thus increasing safety to school children.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 12:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday signed legislation that increases penalties against motorists and repair shops that illegally modify mufflers and exhaust systems to make them excessively noisy - an act her team said is associated with aggressive driving that harms community health, safety and comfort. This bill amends vehicle and traffic law, increasing fines and penalties and creating stricter regulations on vehicle equipment.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 12:50 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the passage of H.R. 4035, the Real Justice for Our Veterans Act of 2021. The bill provides $3 million annually from 2022 through 2027 for grants through the U.S. Department of Justice to local governments operating veteran treatment courts.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 12:50 pm
Learning happens everywhere a child goes, but parents, grandparents and caregivers may not always know how to support that learning.
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Fri, Oct 29th 2021 12:50 pm
"Carry," the latest in a string of inspired new singles from Juno and GMA Canada Covenant Award-winning singer/songwriter Elias Dummer, is now available. Described as "A tender song of gratitude acknowledging the depth of God's fatherly love towards his children," the track features acclaimed singer/songwriter JJ Heller.
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