Mon, Dec 1st 2025 12:45 pm
In recognition of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week taking place Dec. 1-5, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and New York State Department of Motor Vehicles offer tips and resources for older drivers, their families and caregivers.
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Mon, Dec 1st 2025 12:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New Yorkers can now begin applying for heating assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program to help defray the high cost of heating their homes during the winter. The program, known as HEAP, can provide up to $996 to eligible households, depending on how they heat their home.
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Mon, Dec 1st 2025 12:45 pm
As we enter the holiday shopping season, the Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is reminding New Yorkers shopping online to remain vigilant about scams and the overall safety of the products we purchase.
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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 08:15 am
Meet local merchants, find great deals, "Support Local Everything!"
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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 08:05 am
Once again, Village of Lewiston Beautification Committee and the Lewiston Council on the Arts are joining forces to host the Lewiston tree-lighting at the Alphonso I. DiMino Memorial Band Shell in Academy Park. The 35th annual event (formerly held at Hennepin Park) begins at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5.
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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 08:00 am
Many Western New York kids had their first-ever visit with Santa at Kelly's Country Store, 3121 Grand Island Blvd.
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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 08:00 am
Jenny Benz, co-owner of Dick & Jenny's, 1270 Baseline Road, with her husband Dick, described Small Business Saturday as "lots of fun."
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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 08:00 am
The anniversary of a life-ensuring surgery has arrived for Town of Niagara Police Chief Craig Guiliani.
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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 07:55 am
BelleIsle Entertainment and The Parish Players are presenting "Joseph and Mary" at the Grand Island Cultural Center (formerly the old St. Stephen's Church), 2106 Baseline Road, at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7; 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Dec. 11-12; and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. Proceeds will benefit the renovation of the new Grand Island Cultural Center.
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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 07:55 am
Chenez's Gourmet Popcorn, at 21 E. Main St., is thriving - and with a purpose. For six years, Karla and Todd Chenez have been honing in on their craft of perfecting 40 different flavors, and building a community of customers (who have really become like family).
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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 07:00 am
On Tuesday, Nov. 18, Lower Niagara Moose Lodge 584 honored member Harry Raby Jr., a U.S. Navy veteran, with the Moose International Valued Veteran of the Year Award.
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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 07:00 am
The holiday season is getting underway in northern Niagara, with the annual Ransomville Lighting of the Wreaths leading off the celebrations. It's set for Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 29-30, at locations throughout the hamlet, and presented by the Ransomville Business and Professional Association, the Ransomville Free Library and the Town of Porter.
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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 07:00 am
Millions of Americans will flock to tree lots across the country in search of the perfect Christmas tree in coming weeks. While finding just the right one may seem like the hard part, getting it home safely is where the real challenge begins.
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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 06:55 am
The Youngstown Garden Club is making magic again, with its 2025 holiday tours set to open next month at the historic Ontario House in the heart of Youngstown.
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Thu, Nov 27th 2025 08:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Nov. 28, 2025
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Thu, Nov 27th 2025 08:00 am
As always, I welcome your feedback and am available to listen.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 06:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today reminded New Yorkers to travel safely ahead of a lake-effect snow system set to impact areas across the state during the Thanksgiving holiday. Areas across Western New York south of Buffalo could see between 12 and 18 inches of total snow.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 05:50 pm
Due to the pending snow and ice event in Western New York, the state Department of Transportation will be restricting empty trucks and trailers on the following roadways until further notice.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 01:10 pm
For the second weekend in a row, the Buffalo Bills will factor into a Hallmark Channel "Countdown to Christmas" holiday feature.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 12:45 pm
Due to demand, "Dancing with the Stars" is adding a second show at Shea's Buffalo Theatre in Buffalo on May 10, 2026. Previously announced shows include Feb. 1 at Niagara Fallsview Casino's OLG Stage, and Feb. 3 at Shea's Buffalo Theatre.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 12:45 pm
The most-watched entertainment program of the year across broadcast television, the 99th edition of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will kick off the holiday season at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, in all time zones across NBC and Peacock.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 11:20 am
The First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston, located at 505 Cayuga St., has recently established a free food pantry at the main entrance to the church. The "Blessing Box" is available 24/7, offering nonperishable food items and canned or small bagged food for pets.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 11:10 am
The following activity occurred Thursday, Oct. 30, to Friday, Nov. 7, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to more than 225 calls during this period. For more information on arrests and other activity, visit the Lewiston Police Department's mobile app or its page on Facebook.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 10:50 am
While the holidays are typically a time of joy and cheer, preparing for them can be stressful and overwhelming. This year, there is added pressure with Thanksgiving falling later on the calendar providing less than four weeks for holiday shopping until Christmas.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 10:50 am
Food is a big part of holiday fun, but festivities can take your attention away from cooking and lead to fires. Cooking fires are the No. 1 cause of home fires and injuries. With guests gathering for Thanksgiving, the chance of a mishap increases. In fact, more cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year!
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 10:45 am
AAA forecasts that 81.8 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period, spanning Tuesday, Nov. 25, through Monday, Dec. 1. This marks an increase of 1.6 million travelers compared to last year, and sets a new all-time record for Thanksgiving travel.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 09:50 am
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is expecting an increase in border traffic for the upcoming holiday season, and is reminding travelers who are planning trips across all New York state land border crossings to anticipate some delays due to increased traffic - and plan accordingly.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 09:50 am
People Inc. is partnering with Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity to build an accessible, single-family home in the Village of Youngstown. This innovative collaboration addresses a critical need for affordable, accessible home ownership in Western New York.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 09:45 am
Food stability is critical for families to thrive. To help address hunger across Western New York, KeyBank Foundation is committing $100,000 to support FeedMore WNY's efforts to provide reliable access to meals and groceries for those in need.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 07:00 am
As the holiday season approaches, Heart, Love & Soul is inviting the community to help make the season brighter for local families.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 07:00 am
The Youngstown Yacht Club (YYC), in partnership with the Youngstown Civic Guild, provided Thanksgiving meal kits to more than 50 local families last week as part of an annual effort to support community members in need during the holiday season.
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 08:55 pm
Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford served at Community Missions of Niagara Frontier's Thanksgiving luncheon on Nov. 22.
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 08:40 pm
The Town of Lewiston had a productive session Monday, with plans for a public hearing on Dec. 8 to approve a six-month moratorium on special use variances and permits, and updates on the Morgan Farms sewer testing project among the newsmakers.
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 08:20 pm
Fallsview Casino Resort is thrilled to welcome back the incomparable Rod Stewart on Tuesday, Aug, 4, 2026, to the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28, through ticketmaster.ca.
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 08:15 pm
Chart-topping singer, songwriter and author Tasha Layton ushers in the holiday season with her brand-new Christmas single, "Christmas All Year Long," available now on all streaming platforms here. The joyful track captures the heart of the season with an irresistible mix of nostalgia and big-band charm.
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 08:15 pm
As holiday gatherings begin and alcohol consumption increases, American Medical Response is encouraging families to recognize the signs of "holiday heart syndrome," a condition that occurs more frequently between Thanksgiving and New Year's. Heavier alcohol use, rich foods, emotional stress, and delayed care are key contributors to the seasonal rise in cases.
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 08:15 pm
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 08:15 pm
Alex Tuch's AT9 Foundation, in conjunction with "97 Rock" and WNY Compassion Connection, announced the return of its holiday toy drive to support families in need this holiday season. Running from Nov. 25 through Dec. 14, the drive will benefit families with children affiliated with WNY Compassion Connection.
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 08:15 pm
On Wednesday, Nov. 19, the Erie County Department of Health, Buffalo Center for Health Equity and Buffalo Toronto Public Media presented a powerful and timely community forum: "Understanding Autism."
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 04:25 pm
"The New York State Department of Transportation has been working diligently to expedite the safe, partial reopening of the bridge carrying Interstate 190 southbound over Niagara Falls Boulevard in the City of Niagara Falls, Niagara County."
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