Fri, Feb 14th 2025 11:35 am
Tax season is open, and the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance encourages New Yorkers to consider using the direct file program to e-file their federal and state tax returns. After last year's successful pilot program, the IRS and New York State expanded direct file eligibility to allow more taxpayers to file their 2024 federal and state personal income tax returns for free.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2025 11:00 am
The Shea's Performing Arts Center's arts engagement and education department welcomes students ages 10-17 to "Sing Your Story," a camp held during the school winter break led by resident teaching artist Alejandro Gómez.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2025 11:00 am
Grammy Award-winning Elevation Worship and Brandon Lake have teamed up for the release of a new song, "I Know A Name." This powerful anthem looks beyond any situation to the power of Jesus.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2025 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced that the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has initiated a comprehensive review of utility management compensation following her direction on Tuesday for the Department of Public Service (DPS) to move forward with the audit.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2025 11:00 am
Floyd Doring considers himself a Grand Islander - after all, he moved to the Island more than 60 years ago.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2025 11:00 am
In about four weeks, a new sign will adorn the front of the Frontier House at 460 Center St., Lewiston. While the sign is yet to be built, it will very much resemble what hung on the front face of the historic, 201-year-old structure many, many years ago.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Feb. 14, 2025
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Fri, Feb 14th 2025 07:00 am
The Wheatfield Town Board funded Paws In The Falls with $1,000 to operate a feral cat trap and neuter activities within the municipality. The animal shelter group has a facility off Cayuga Drive and formally presented at the Town Board's regular business meeting on Monday.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2025 07:00 am
Would you like to spotlight a favorite food that you make in your crockpot?
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Fri, Feb 14th 2025 07:00 am
Lewiston's queen is about to get a new throne.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2025 07:00 am
Shoppers can walk the plank, or just Center Street, this Saturday, as part of "The Great Lewiston Treasure Hunt." Sponsored by the Lewiston Business Group, the shopping and dining event runs from noon to 4 p.m.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2025 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston has informed the Village of Lewiston it will not endorse a request to use Niagara River Greenway money to construct a new pavilion at the Water Street dock.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2025 07:00 am
Favorites Pizza is once again the apple of our pie.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2025 07:00 am
Monday's Lewiston Town Board work session was an active one, with a public hearing on changes to the Lewiston Environmental Commission; discussion on the Citrene Power LLC community solar farm planned at Modern; and discussions on a funding request from the Village of Lewiston.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2025 07:00 am
The Lewiston Garden Club met in January and had an informative presentation from John Farfaglia from the Cornell Cooperative Extension-Niagara County. The topic was "Good Bugs versus Bad Bugs." Members Peggy Hassey and Elizabeth Campbell provided bug-themed refreshments.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2025 07:00 am
At 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, the Youngstown Presbyterian Church concert series presents "LOVE: For Better or Worse" in recognition of Valentine's Day weekend. Organizers said, "The concert is about the multifaceted emotions being in love, including passion, friendliness, endurance, anger, hurt and joy."
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Fri, Feb 14th 2025 07:00 am
This is to thank all who helped to make the Rotary Undie Sunday a tremendous success. We collected 10-12 40-gallon trash bags to be distributed to three missions and the closet setup at Grand Island Middle School.
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Thu, Feb 13th 2025 07:00 am
The Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA again teamed up with the Town of Niagara to give out $450,000 in donations to charitable groups.
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Wed, Feb 12th 2025 08:35 pm
After several weeks of unstable weather and big winds ushering in a constant change from cold to warm and back again, the weather has become more stable, although cold.
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Wed, Feb 12th 2025 07:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced she is demanding the New York Power Authority suspend its proposed electric rate hike, protecting consumers from sky-high utility costs that are making New York state less affordable.
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Wed, Feb 12th 2025 07:25 pm
Amid some of the coldest months of the year, many of us will layer up with our heaviest coats, gloves and blankets. The winter season also calls for us to layer up our immune systems by getting current on various vaccines, including for flu, COVID-19, RSV, shingles and more.
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Wed, Feb 12th 2025 07:25 pm
The Lumineers announce the eagerly awaited North American leg of their epic "Automatic 2025 world tour. Headline dates begin July 3 and include stadiums, arenas and amphitheaters across the US. .and Canada through mid-October. The Lumineers "The Automatic World Tour" will make a stop at Darien Lake Amphitheater in Darien Center on Sept. 3.
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Wed, Feb 12th 2025 07:25 pm
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Buffalo field office is announcing our Whirlpool Bridge port of entry will now accept both Nexus and Global Entry cardholders, for U.S.-bound travel.
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Tue, Feb 11th 2025 07:30 pm
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane was joined by Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and Paul Catalano, chairman of Crime Stoppers WNY, to announce the district attorney's office will allocate asset forfeiture funding to support Crime Stoppers WNY by increasing the reward amount for anonymous tips that result in the seizure of illegal guns in Erie County.
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Tue, Feb 11th 2025 07:25 pm
Gregory Alan Isakov will play the Artpark Mainstage Theater at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, with special guest Ocie Elliott.
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Tue, Feb 11th 2025 07:20 pm
Legendary R&B bands Tower of Power and WAR are set to perform on May 22 at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino. This performance promises to deliver a fusion of funk, soul and incredible hits from the '60s and '70s that will take audiences back in time.
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Tue, Feb 11th 2025 07:20 pm
Get ready for an electrifying night of rock and roll as legendary duo Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo take the stage at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on May 17.
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Tue, Feb 11th 2025 07:20 pm
Grammy Award-winning group Elevation Worship and Pastor Steven Furtick will embark on the "Elevation Nights Tour" in just two weeks, featuring eight new arena dates.
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Tue, Feb 11th 2025 07:15 pm
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Jamal Fareed, 74, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty yesterday morning before Erie County Court Judge James Bargnesi to one count of manslaughter in the first degree (class "B" violent felony). The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge in full satisfaction of the indictment.
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Tue, Feb 11th 2025 07:15 pm
The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning (DEP), in conjunction with the Erie County Arts and Cultural Advisory Board (EACAB), announces the kickoff of the 2026 arts and cultural funding program with an online grant application opening Friday, Feb. 21.
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Tue, Feb 11th 2025 07:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced new steps to protect consumers from "sky-high utility costs that are making New York less affordable."
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Tue, Feb 11th 2025 07:10 pm
New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals concerning trends in pedestrian fatalities in the U.S., which have risen by over 80% in the past 15 years after reaching a historic low in 2009.
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Tue, Feb 11th 2025 07:10 pm
When retired City of Buffalo firefighter Gary Schultz saw that the Lackawanna Fire Department was auctioning off an old ladder firetruck, he could not let it go to scrap. His bid won and he decided to take the vehicle and turn it into a memorial for his fellow firefighters, EMS personnel and U.S. veterans. His plan is to ride it in parades to thank first responders and our armed services for what they do for their communities and our country.
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Tue, Feb 11th 2025 10:15 am
The "Rick Springfield: I Want My 80's Tour" will be playing the Artpark Amphitheater at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 5, with special guests John Waite, Wang Chung and Paul Young.
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Tue, Feb 11th 2025 09:40 am
Halle Berry, Penélope Cruz, Elle Fanning, Whoopi Goldberg, Scarlett Johansson, John Lithgow, Amy Poehler, June Squibb and Bowen Yang will present at the 97th Oscars, executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan announced today.
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Tue, Feb 11th 2025 09:40 am
As Valentine's Day approaches, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is warning New Yorkers about romance scams.
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Mon, Feb 10th 2025 08:40 pm
Faculty member Dr. Lindsay Rose recently received the Dr. Carol Jamieson Award at SUNY Niagara. This prestigious award recognizes faculty members who embody the qualities of the late Dr. Jamieson, who was described as "a veteran academician with an in-depth historical perspective and acute foresight, a can-do attitude, ever-present resilience, and a willingness to mentor many."
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Mon, Feb 10th 2025 08:35 pm
Legislators and advocacy groups from downstate are pushing another raft of so-called criminal justice reform legislation this year. As usual, these bills are presented with catchy slogans while finding out what they really do isn't easy.
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Mon, Feb 10th 2025 08:35 pm
In a groundbreaking and historic state of the judiciary, New York State Chief Judge Rowan Wilson and Department of Corrections and Community Supervision Commissioner Daniel Martuscello joined the growing call for the passage of the "Second Look Act," standing alongside currently and formerly incarcerated leaders, including CCA community members Tami Eldridge and Mujahideen Mohammed.
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Mon, Feb 10th 2025 08:10 pm
•126 million viewers - Projected average audience for Super Bowl LIX across FOX, FOX Deportes, Tubi, Telemundo and NFL digital properties.
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