Sat, Dec 23rd 2023 07:00 am
The holiday season is a time of joy and gift-giving and of sharing for most. But, for victims of domestic violence, the holidays can be stressful and difficult.
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Sat, Dec 23rd 2023 07:00 am
The planned Golfside Development across from the former Radisson Hotel was the subject of controversy as the Town Board dealt with a code violation regarding dumping of millings at the site.
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Sat, Dec 23rd 2023 07:00 am
New York Air National Guardsmen assigned to NORAD's Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome, New York, will help to track Santa as he makes his way around the world on Christmas Eve.
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Sat, Dec 23rd 2023 06:55 am
For Alan Lee, serving as the sergeant of the honor guard at Charles N. DeGlopper 9249 Memorial VFW is an honor and a way to give back.
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Fri, Dec 22nd 2023 02:55 pm
On Friday, Tops Friendly Markets present Jackie S., winner of "Free Gas & Groceries," with her prize at its Grand Island store.
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Fri, Dec 22nd 2023 11:30 am
CAN-USA Sports and the City of Niagara Falls have reached an agreement making CAN-USA managing partner of historic Sal Maglie Stadium. The three-year agreement is effective immediately and contains a five-year renewal option.
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Fri, Dec 22nd 2023 11:30 am
DiMino's Lewiston Tops recently presented a donation in the amount of $10,000 to the Salvation Army. Owner Anthony DiMino, pictured here with Santa, said Walmart will double that donation.
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Fri, Dec 22nd 2023 11:30 am
Spreading the holiday cheer, Modern Disposal Services officials and Niagara County Legislator Irene Myers visited with Care-n-Share Pantry staffers last Friday in Ransomville for a presentation of checks and some potentially good news for the River Region agency.
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Fri, Dec 22nd 2023 11:30 am
Youngstown's Main Street merchants are spreading cheer and good wishes this holiday season with the help of Xmas gnomes.
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Fri, Dec 22nd 2023 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Dec. 22, 2023
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Fri, Dec 22nd 2023 07:00 am
ABC and Dick Clark Productions announced its New York lineup for "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024," the nation's most-watched New Year's Eve celebration. Nineteen-time host Ryan Seacrest and his 2024 co-host, Rita Ora, will lead festivities from New York's Times Square, with an all-star lineup of artists: Megan Thee Stallion, Jelly Roll, Sabrina Carpenter and Tyla.
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Fri, Dec 22nd 2023 07:00 am
Destination Niagara USA announced the success of its annual holiday ornament sale, which raised more than $850 to benefit the 95th annual Niagara Falls Fire Department toy fund.
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Fri, Dec 22nd 2023 07:00 am
Lewiston Fire Co. No. 1 has renamed its college scholarship in honor of member Joseph H. Brautman, who passed away in July.
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Fri, Dec 22nd 2023 07:00 am
Lewiston Fire Co. No. 1 recently announced a new recruitment and retention initiative aimed to improve staffing. According to a fire company press release, this new category of membership allows for the recruitment of perspective members and retention of current members who are very busy or live out of Lewiston No. 1's service district.
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Fri, Dec 22nd 2023 07:00 am
The Island Dispatch announces winners in the holiday 2023 Grand Island Coloring Contest.
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Fri, Dec 22nd 2023 07:00 am
The year in celebrity interviews:
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Fri, Dec 22nd 2023 07:00 am
Esther M. Ruefli, 51, of Lackawanna, passed on Dec. 17, 2023.
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Fri, Dec 22nd 2023 07:00 am
Certain sights and sounds are ingrained in the holiday season, from twinkling lights to carols piping over retailers' sound systems. Amid the shelves of holiday wares and delicacies, fruitcake makes its annual appearance.
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Thu, Dec 21st 2023 07:45 pm
Celebrity chef and best-selling author Carla Hall takes viewers on a global adventure to explore the unexpected roots of popular dishes within today's American food culture on the original Max series "Chasing Flavor."
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Thu, Dec 21st 2023 07:40 pm
The Auxiliary of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has once again placed a "Lighting with Love" tree in the upper lobby of the hospital. Each ornament represents a gift in memory or in honor of a friend or loved one.
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Thu, Dec 21st 2023 07:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation S.6088/A.4023-A to protect low-income New Yorkers from fraud by requiring stores accepting electronic benefit transfer cards to warn of skimming.
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Thu, Dec 21st 2023 07:40 pm
TimberHut, in partnership with the Rebecca Rose Recovery Centers of Western New York, is embarking on what it called "a groundbreaking initiative" to design and build a sober living community featuring architecturally advanced tiny homes.
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Thu, Dec 21st 2023 07:30 pm
Niagara County Community College (NCCC) has announced the launch of a national search for its eighth president, who will succeed Dr. William Murabito upon his retirement on June 30, 2024. The college's board of trustees has appointed Kevin Clark, chair of the NCCC board of trustees, to lead the search.
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Thu, Dec 21st 2023 09:15 am
The Niagara Wheatfield Board of Education annual reorganization meeting is anticipated to begin at 7 p.m. Jan. 10, 2024, after an expected executive session. A regular meeting is set to follow.
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Thu, Dec 21st 2023 08:50 am
At Tuesday's meeting, the North Tonawanda Common Council and Mayor Austin Tylec recognized the outstanding service and dedication displayed by members of the North Tonawanda Fire Department and the Twin City Ambulance Corp.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2023 04:10 pm
Huntley, a 33-year-old soulful rock artist from Fredericksburg, Virginia, was named champion of "The Voice" season 24.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2023 03:30 pm
When blood products are fully stocked on hospital shelves, patients don't have to wait for critical care. Giving blood or platelets with the American Red Cross in December can help those in need make more holiday memories with loved ones.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2023 03:10 pm
The NFL announced the new and returning skills competitions that Pro Bowl players from the AFC and NFC will compete in during 2024 Pro Bowl Games presented by Verizon, including dodgeball presented by Bud Light, tug-of-war, precision passing and much more.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2023 03:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a year-long celebratory challenge that all New York state residents and visitors can participate in to explore state parks, learn about New York history, and give back to New York State Parks for the next generation of adventurers.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2023 03:10 pm
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the New York State Canal Corp. announced a program of the "Reimagine the Canals" initiative has been internationally recognized with a LIT Lighting Design Award for the illumination of infrastructure along the New York State Canal System.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2023 03:10 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announced the 2023 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. arts and culture initiative awards to support 45 small to mid-sized arts organizations serving the eight counties of Western New York, plus Monroe County, through its competitive grants process. The funding was awarded in two categories:
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Wed, Dec 20th 2023 03:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation S.5112/A.6115, also known as the Lead Pipe Right to Know Act, to "protect New Yorkers from the extraordinary public health risk posed by lead pipes," her team said.
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Wed, Dec 20th 2023 07:00 am
Winter begins Dec. 21, 2023, and ends March 19, 2024. Many people lament the arrival of winter, perhaps thinking the colder temperatures and shorter hours of sunlight will compromise their chances to have fun. Even though particularly chilly thermostat readings or stormy conditions can hamper some plans, when people dig deeper they may find that even the coldest days present opportunities for enjoyment.
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Tue, Dec 19th 2023 08:05 pm
On Dec. 19 at 1:45 p.m., the Lewiston Police Department was dispatched to Niagara University for an unresponsive person. Upon arrival, patrols found a female deceased from apparent weather-related conditions.
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Tue, Dec 19th 2023 06:40 pm
Lewiston resident Susan Geissler was honored Tuesday by the Tuscarora Nation during the 210th anniversary commemoration of the Tuscarora Heroes.
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Tue, Dec 19th 2023 06:35 pm
On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul stated, "I am devastated by the news of the passing of Town of East Fishkill Police officer Daniel P. DiDato, a 22-year law enforcement veteran who died in the line of duty on Dec. 18 after a motor vehicle accident."
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Tue, Dec 19th 2023 03:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $25 million in capital grants is available to help volunteer fire departments across the state upgrade their facilities and equipment. In total, $25 million was secured in the fiscal year 2023-24 state budget for this initiative, along with $10 million to offset the costs of training courses volunteer firefighters are required to complete.
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Tue, Dec 19th 2023 02:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has announced a "significant" donation from Scott Bieler, president and CEO of West Herr Auto Group, for the renovation of its auditorium into the Scott Bieler Family Foundation Innovation & Training Center. Work is set to begin in January, with completion expected by June.
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Tue, Dec 19th 2023 02:55 pm
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan and Assembly member Bill Conrad are partnering with the American Red Cross to sponsor a pair of January blood drives at the Kenilworth Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 at 84 Hawthorne Ave., Tonawanda.
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Tue, Dec 19th 2023 02:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the application for the Excelsior Scholarship for new applicants for the spring 2024 term is now open.
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