Mon, Apr 25th 2022 04:15 pm
The Bruce Sutherland Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, May 16, at the Niagara Frontier Golf Club in Youngstown. Funds raised will go to the Historical Association and the Lewiston Museum, and the VFW Post 7487 scholarship fund - two local causes that Sutherland had volunteered and worked for in the past. Bruce was a respected community leader who unexpectedly passed away in December.
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Mon, Apr 25th 2022 03:20 pm
The New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT) - a statewide organization dedicated to the support, development and representation of professionals responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of school children - is supporting Operation Safe Stop Day. The annual public awareness event promotes school bus safety and educates the public about the dangers of illegally passing a stopped school bus when its red lights are flashing.
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Mon, Apr 25th 2022 03:20 pm
For the week of April 24-30, laboratories, health care facilities, academic institutions and public health departments will mark Medical Laboratory Professionals Week. This annual observance raises awareness, understanding and appreciation for laboratory professionals, and has been celebrated since 1975. The theme for Lab Week 2022 is "Giving the Gift of Health."
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Mon, Apr 25th 2022 03:20 pm
The Grand Island PTA Council will sponsor a "Meet the Candidates Night" for the upcoming Grand Island Central School District trustee election.
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Mon, Apr 25th 2022 03:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared this week as Severe Weather Awareness Week to highlight the seasonal dangers of flooding, tornadoes and thunderstorms during the spring and summer months in New York state.
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Mon, Apr 25th 2022 03:20 pm
The Levesque Institute for Civic Engagement's IMPACT office concluded its "Spring into Service" week with a community garden cleanup at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center in Niagara Falls on Saturday. The weeklong series of service opportunities and other events was held in celebration of National Volunteer Week.
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Mon, Apr 25th 2022 03:20 pm
A Javanese gamelan music show with special guest artist I.M. Harjito - and featuring five new Javanese music compositions making their American debut - will take place from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, May 1, at Nusantara Arts Performance Center @ St. Johns Grace Episcopal, 51 Colonial Circle, Buffalo.
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Mon, Apr 25th 2022 03:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced regional investments in the fiscal year 2023 state budget to deliver for Western New York families.
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Mon, Apr 25th 2022 03:20 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo's 21st Century Fund, a giving circle open to anyone who wants to give back in Western New York, announced its members voted to award a $100,000 grant to Mercy Flight Inc. on April 21. The grant will be used for Mercy Flight's implementation of a lifesaving air ambulance enhancement in rural Western New York.
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Mon, Apr 25th 2022 03:15 pm
deadmau5 will perform Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Outer Harbor Buffalo Lakeside Event Lawn, 825 Fuhrmann Blvd. Gates open at 6 p.m. for the all-ages show. Tickets are available starting at 10 a.m. Friday.
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Mon, Apr 25th 2022 11:10 am
In a special session Friday, the Niagara Falls City Council approved the use of American Rescue Plan funding for several projects within the city.
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Mon, Apr 25th 2022 11:10 am
The Niagara County Legislature will hold a special meeting, prior to its regular committee meetings, tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the Niagara County Courthouse in Lockport.
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Mon, Apr 25th 2022 11:10 am
While one's mental health is something to keep top of mind every day, there is an increased focus during Mental Health Awareness Month each May. With many still experiencing major impacts on their mental health due to the pandemic, the mental health counselors at Catholic Charities of Buffalo are sharing some tips to help ease anxiety and put you at the center of your own mental health and wellness.
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Mon, Apr 25th 2022 11:10 am
The Niagara Falls National Heritage Area and Create a Healthier Niagara Falls Collaborative hosted "Walk With Us," a 5K wellness walk, Sunday at the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center. The walk offered an opportunity for community members to participate in physical activity and raise awareness around mental health and living a healthy lifestyle through connectivity.
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Mon, Apr 25th 2022 11:10 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the fishing season for northern pike, pickerel, tiger muskellunge and walleye opens on May 1. Fishing regulation changes implemented earlier this year replaced the floating "Saturday" season openers with a fixed date, in addition to other improvements to enhance fishing opportunities across the state.
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Mon, Apr 25th 2022 11:10 am
After a two-year pause due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Lewiston Choraleers will again present its annual spring concert at four area churches. The program will feature an eclectic mix of popular music, including patriotic songs and others from the Great American Songbook, movies, and Broadway shows.
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Mon, Apr 25th 2022 11:10 am
A collaborative project spearheaded by the Niagara Falls Housing Authority will aim to revitalize a neighborhood in Niagara Falls that's been described as "forgotten" by residents there.
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Sat, Apr 23rd 2022 07:00 am
Community members are welcome to participate in the town's second annual Islandwide "Clean UP," scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon on April 23. Highway Superintendent Richard Crawford said individuals, families and other groups are welcome to participate in Grand Island's celebration of Earth Day. The event is being organized by a partnership, which includes the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club, and the Niagara River Greenway Commission.
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Sat, Apr 23rd 2022 07:00 am
Members of the Rotary Club of Grand Island and Trinity United Methodist Church extend a heartfelt, sincere thank you to all Islanders and friends who donated items to the recent "Home Again" program for a refugee family of nine from Afghanistan who recently moved into a fully furnished Buffalo apartment.
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Sat, Apr 23rd 2022 07:00 am
Five professional students from the University at Buffalo will inspire students to pursue careers in STEM fields of study during a panel discussion Wednesday, April 27, at the Grand Island High School Viking Theatre.
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Sat, Apr 23rd 2022 07:00 am
Grand Island's Arbor Day celebration will be held on April 30 at the Community Center at the Nike Base, 3278 Whitehaven Road.
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Sat, Apr 23rd 2022 07:00 am
The Grand Island Town Board set a number of public hearings for upcoming meetings at its April 18 Grand Island Town Board meeting. These include public hearings on preliminary plat approvals for five sections of the Southpointe development, which is bordered by Staley Road to the north, Love Road to the south, Baseline Road to the west and the I-190/South State Parkway to the east on Grand Island.
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Sat, Apr 23rd 2022 07:00 am
Grace Bishara Aswad of Grand Island passed away Sunday April 17, 2022, at her home under the care of her family and Hospice Buffalo.
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Fri, Apr 22nd 2022 06:15 pm
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Fri, Apr 22nd 2022 06:00 pm
On Wednesday, Tedeschi Trucks Band - the 12-piece collective founded by husband-and-wife duo, guitarist Derek Trucks and singer-guitarist Susan Tedeschi - announced the most ambitious studio project of their storied career: "I Am The Moon."
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Fri, Apr 22nd 2022 06:00 pm
Capitol CMG artist and songwriter Anne Wilson's debut album, "My Jesus," is available now. Her team said, "The album's rootsy, country vibes, and signature vocals set it apart from other debut offerings - staying true to Wilson's Kentucky upbringing and showcasing her youthful joy and effervescent outlook.
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Fri, Apr 22nd 2022 05:55 pm
Life.Church Worship announces their EP, "Grace Upon Grace," is out today. The project has seven songs, including the recently released title track that sets the EP's theme of gratitude and "gives praise to God for His mercy and faithfulness."
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Fri, Apr 22nd 2022 05:55 pm
This year, the iconic worship song "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)," written by Matt Redman and Jonas Myrin, celebrates a decade of impacting the world with its message. Today, Worship Together released the newly recorded 10th anniversary edition of the song, featuring Redman, Pat Barrett, Bryan & Katie Torwalt, Crowder, and Naomi Raine.
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Fri, Apr 22nd 2022 05:50 pm
With the untimely passing of legendary Blues guitarist Guitar Shorty yesterday at the age of 87, ticket refunds are now available for the performer's scheduled performance at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino on Friday, June 17. The show was originally scheduled for April 17, 2020.
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Fri, Apr 22nd 2022 05:30 pm
The University at Buffalo will lead a $10 million project to develop software that academia, industry and government agencies use to manage high-performance computing infrastructure, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced on Friday.
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Fri, Apr 22nd 2022 05:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced $5.47 million in grants from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to support improvements to trails in three state parks in Western New York.
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Fri, Apr 22nd 2022 05:10 pm
New York state announced the distribution of $20 million in federal funding this month to help struggling New Yorkers with multigenerational households avoid food insecurity.
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Fri, Apr 22nd 2022 05:10 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced $1,968,275 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. The funding is awarded to provide relief for some expenses incurred during the height of the pandemic.
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Fri, Apr 22nd 2022 05:10 pm
On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Erie County meets the indicators for a "high" coronavirus level. This level is based on the number of new daily COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents over seven days, new COVID-19 admissions per 100,000 population (seven-day total), and percent of staffed inpatient beds occupied by COVID-19 patients (seven-day average).
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Fri, Apr 22nd 2022 12:35 pm
Niagara University is a liberal arts school, which was founded in 1856. The college was created by the Vincentian community, and carries out the Christian values of service and helping others. Niagara University has given impeccable education to students for over 100 years and continues to do so today.
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Fri, Apr 22nd 2022 12:05 pm
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for April 15, 2022
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Fri, Apr 22nd 2022 11:50 am
Ruth Sass passed away peacefully on March 3, 2022, in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Fri, Apr 22nd 2022 11:50 am
Lewiston resident Angelo Sarkees of Deposits for Food has been busy this past week with D4F's annual Earth Day donations to the four Niagara County-area food pantries.
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Fri, Apr 22nd 2022 11:45 am
Lewiston's well-established floral and gift shop Enchanted Florist, at 739 Center St., is taking on a new life, with new owners Gabrielle and Hassan Ford already making strides to grow the business and their family legacy.
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Fri, Apr 22nd 2022 11:40 am
In Lewiston, many homes have a value far beyond their material worth. Some people walk by them, oblivious to the history, but many others are aware of the great history that has been made and once lived within the houses.
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