Fri, Jul 15th 2022 11:50 am
"Soldiers of the Revolution," a living history event scheduled for July 23-24 at Old Fort Niagara, moves beyond the walls of the fort to examine the wider American Revolution on the New York frontier.
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Fri, Jul 15th 2022 11:45 am
Congressman Brian Higgins, New York State Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt and New York State Assemblyman Angelo Morinello are calling on Canada to end what they call "rigorous and unnecessary" preclearance requirements on Americans crossing the northern border.
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Fri, Jul 15th 2022 11:45 am
The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts will present "An Evening With Bruce Hornsby" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
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Fri, Jul 15th 2022 11:45 am
Marsha McWilson will perform a one-woman concert with a live band at the Paul Robeson Theater at 350 Masten Ave., Buffalo, on Friday, July 29.
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Fri, Jul 15th 2022 11:45 am
Empire State Development (ESD), its USA Niagara Development Corp. (USAN) subsidiary, and the City of Niagara Falls will meet to review and discuss next steps for the new Niagara Falls Strategic Economic Development Initiative on Wednesday, July 20.
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Fri, Jul 15th 2022 11:45 am
The National School Transportation Association (NSTA) will host an electric school bus street fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 24, on Old Falls Street in downtown Niagara Falls (between First and Third streets, next to the Sheraton). This event is sponsored by World Resources Institute (WRI) and includes participants Blue Bird, BYD Motors, IC Bus, Lion Electric and Micro Bird.
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Fri, Jul 15th 2022 11:00 am
The Sanborn Historical Society invites residents to check out the return of the Sanborn Lewiston Farm Fest, taking place Saturday and Sunday, July 23-24, on the grounds of the Farm Museum, 2660 Saunders Settlement Road in Lewiston.
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Fri, Jul 15th 2022 11:00 am
Gallo Restaurants proprietor Michael Hibbard recently closed Gather by Gallo American Eatery for renovations. The restaurant, at 453 Center St., is expected to reopen later this summer.
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Fri, Jul 15th 2022 11:00 am
Early last Saturday morning, a group of youth volunteers visited Porter on the Lake Park for some heavy-duty cleanup work in preparation for this week's Town of Porter Summerfest at the park.
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Fri, Jul 15th 2022 07:00 am
Frontier House principals have cleared a major hurdle, and now have a plan in place to share the Village of Lewiston's "crown jewel" with residents and visitors.
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Fri, Jul 15th 2022 07:00 am
Alexander D. Jennings, 22, actor and athlete, died July 5, 2022.
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Fri, Jul 15th 2022 06:55 am
What once looked like a long and arduous process bringing an Amazon warehouse to the Town of Niagara is now down to only a few remaining steps.
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Thu, Jul 14th 2022 09:40 pm
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for July 15, 2022
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Thu, Jul 14th 2022 09:15 pm
Artpark & Company hosted the 12th annual Fairy House Festival last Saturday in Lewiston. Popular with both young and young-at-heart, the event has evolved from an art walk of miniature fairy houses installed by local and professional artists to an international, interdisciplinary and immersive performing arts festival with European street theater groups, modern dance, music and intricately costumed fairy performers.
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Thu, Jul 14th 2022 09:10 pm
Earlier this week, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced what her team called "the successful implementation of 988 in New York state as the new three-digit number to call or text to be connected to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline."
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Thu, Jul 14th 2022 08:45 pm
Project Connect Niagara, an event designed to connect those in need with critical services in a "one-stop" venue, will return from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, at Heart, Love & Soul Food Pantry and Dining Room in Niagara Falls. The event will be presented by Fidelis Care & Niagara's Choice Federal Credit Union.
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Thu, Jul 14th 2022 08:30 pm
The Village of Lewiston celebrated its new inclusive playground Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Marilyn Toohey Park behind the Red Brick Municipal Building. Since the site opened earlier this summer, it has been a popular location for families with small children. The splash pad has been particularly busy.
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Wed, Jul 13th 2022 01:10 pm
Lace up your running shoes and come run with 1,000 or so fellow runners as they fill the street in front of the Ronald McDonald House at 6:30 p.m. and take their mark for the start of the 21st annual Ronald McDonald House Charities 5K Run on Wednesday, July 27. This prestigious race is named as the 2022 Buffalo News "Runner of the Year" race. The certified/sanctioned course takes runners through beautiful neighborhood streets.
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Wed, Jul 13th 2022 01:05 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation announced sign replacement work would begin on a portion of Niagara Scenic Parkway in the City of Niagara Falls next week. As a result, lane closures will occur.
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Wed, Jul 13th 2022 01:05 pm
"CMA Fest" celebrates its grand return, bringing the top country music acts together on one stage for three full hours of collaborations and performances Wednesday, Aug. 3 (8/7c), on ABC, and available next day on Hulu. The primetime special is led by Dierks Bentley and Elle King.
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Wed, Jul 13th 2022 01:00 pm
AAA's latest consumer survey reveals that one-quarter of Americans say they would be likely to buy an electric vehicle (powered exclusively by electricity, i.e., not a hybrid) for their next auto purchase, with millennials leading the way (30%).
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Wed, Jul 13th 2022 01:00 pm
At 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, the Niagara Falls Police Department responded to the 900 block of Pine Avenue for a report of a person down. Upon arrival, officers located a 22-year-old man from Buffalo on the street and suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers initiated aid until Niagara Falls Fire Department and AMR arrived, at which time the victim was pronounced deceased.
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Wed, Jul 13th 2022 12:35 pm
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) has published a comprehensive 2021 annual report detailing the work of aging service providers who delivered vital services to over 1.3 million older adults and their families in 2021.
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Wed, Jul 13th 2022 12:35 pm
"Buffalo Bill's Wild West" and his Western New York connections will be the subject of the Niagara County Historical Society's program at the Historic Palace Theatre in Lockport. The event is set for 7 p.m. Monday, July 25, at 2 East Ave. It is free and open to the public.
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Wed, Jul 13th 2022 12:30 pm
Teaching a dog to sit or roll over? That's easy. But what about that cute head tilt that you've never seen before, which happened while your phone was out of reach? Now you want a picture. But how do you get a dog to repeat an action it hasn't been trained to perform?
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Tue, Jul 12th 2022 05:15 pm
Mayor Byron Brown, AT&T and The Exchange at Beverly Gray announced HyperLink Buffalo Powered by AT&T, a new initiative that forms partnerships between local ad agencies and minority-owned small businesses in the City of Buffalo to help close the digital divide.
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Tue, Jul 12th 2022 05:15 pm
With scorching high temperatures soaring to dangerous levels in parts of the U.S. and China this week, it's important to pay close attention to people most vulnerable to heat illness - older adults and younger children - says a University at Buffalo researcher who studies how the human body responds to extreme temperatures.
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Tue, Jul 12th 2022 05:15 pm
The Niagara County Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services announced a logo design contest for the Niagara County Suicide Prevention Coalition (NCSPC).
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Tue, Jul 12th 2022 05:10 pm
Catholic Health is now offering bloodwork scheduling by appointment at all 21 of its laboratory collection sites in Erie and Niagara counties. It said, "Making an appointment is quick and easy using the CH MyChart online patient portal. The portal is free and you can sign up from any computer, tablet or mobile device."
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Tue, Jul 12th 2022 05:10 pm
Niagara County Department of Health has issued a beach advisory at Olcott Beach in Olcott. This advisory is anticipated to remain in effect until further notice.
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Tue, Jul 12th 2022 05:10 pm
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University has announced a new slate of work.
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Tue, Jul 12th 2022 05:05 pm
After a two-year hiatus, the Lewiston-Porter Alumni Association is again sponsoring the Raby Family Fun Walk and 5K Race. The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. Aug. 5, in front of Lewiston-Porter High School on Creek Road.
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Tue, Jul 12th 2022 12:20 pm
At 9:48 p.m. Monday, Lewiston Fire Co. No. 1 responded to the 800 block of Center Street for a car vs. pedestrian motor vehicle accident.
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Tue, Jul 12th 2022 12:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the launch of a new public awareness campaign on treatment options for people who test positive for the coronavirus and have symptoms. The approximately $1 million awareness campaign will run in English and Spanish across TV, radio and digital media, encouraging New Yorkers to test early for COVID-19 and treat it as soon as possible if they test positive.
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Tue, Jul 12th 2022 12:10 pm
Jordan St. Cyr is sharing his latest song, "No Matter What." This follows the release of his self-titled debut full-length album this past spring, which includes "Weary Traveler" - his first No. 1 career single - and "Fires," which charted for 45 weeks.
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Tue, Jul 12th 2022 12:05 pm
The Niagara Falls National Heritage Area and the Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Collective are presenting the first Niagara Falls Jazz Fest, slated for 5-8 p.m. Sunday, July 17, at Beloved Community Center (lawn), 1710 Calumet Ave, Niagara Falls. This event is a free community concert that highlights "Women in Jazz," and "reflects on the influential history of jazz and music in Niagara Falls."
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Tue, Jul 12th 2022 12:05 pm
In response to the government of Canada's decision to impose an annual 1% tax on the value of vacant and underused properties that are not owned by Canadians, Congressman Brian Higgins wrote a letter requesting a meeting with Canadian Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland.
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Tue, Jul 12th 2022 12:05 pm
The Communities of Giving Legacy Initiative (CGLI), an initiative that aims to expand access to philanthropy in communities of color, has announced a grant opportunity under its Emerging Philanthropists of Color (EPC) initiative. EPC members will award two $2,500 grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that are located in Buffalo, Lackawanna or Niagara Falls and serving people of color.
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Tue, Jul 12th 2022 11:40 am
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will kick off their 2023 international tour with 31 performances across the U.S.; spanning from Feb. 1 in Tampa through an April 14 homecoming in Newark, New Jersey, before heading to Europe. The shows will mark Springsteen and The E Street Band's first tour dates since February 2017, and their first in North America since September 2016.
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Mon, Jul 11th 2022 02:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $5.7 million in federal aid provided by the Consolidated Appropriations Act is being distributed to New York's seafood, marine commercial, and for-hire fishing industries.
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