Fri, Apr 3rd 2026 07:00 am
If you're in the mood for some Krispy Kreme doughnuts, or if you'd like to treat friends and family to the doughnuts, you will have the opportunity to purchase them and support the Grand Island Relay For Life at the same time.
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Fri, Apr 3rd 2026 06:55 am
As technology evolves and the primary methods by which people consume information change, law enforcement must adapt, as well. Organizations like the Erie County Sheriff's Office must keep the people they protect and serve informed on what's going on in their neighborhoods.
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Fri, Apr 3rd 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for April 3, 2026
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Fri, Apr 3rd 2026 06:00 am
The Erie Niagara Sunrise Exchange Club presented its Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (A.C.E.) awards at a breakfast meeting March 25 at the Olympic Restaurant in Kenmore. The award highlights high school seniors who have overcome challenges and achieved success at school and in their personal lives.
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Fri, Apr 3rd 2026 06:00 am
Sienna Sarkees, a senior at Grand Island High School, was selected by her counselor, Sheryl Kavanagh, as the Youth of the Year for the Erie Niagara Sunrise Exchange Club.
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Thu, Apr 2nd 2026 10:50 am
Montana International LLC, concessionaire for Grand Island State Park facilities, announced the Beaver Island State Park Golf Course will continue its tradition of offering free rounds of golf to active-duty service members and veterans. The program - now in its third year - has provided nearly $100,000 in complimentary golf to military players over the past two years.
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Wed, Apr 1st 2026 07:55 pm
This April, the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library is inviting the public to log off and walk in.
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Wed, Apr 1st 2026 07:55 pm
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum and Shea's Performing Arts Center are proud to unveil a new exhibit at Explore & More to celebrate Shea's Buffalo Theatre's centennial anniversary.
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Mon, Mar 30th 2026 08:35 pm
The American Red Cross asks people to help patients in need by making an appointment to give blood or platelets now. Donors of all blood types remain critical to keeping momentum up and the blood supply stable as spring begins.
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Mon, Mar 30th 2026 08:35 pm
Erie County will host two free drive-thru rabies vaccine clinics in May at sites in the Town of Tonawanda and the City of Buffalo, inviting pet owners to take advantage of this public health service to protect dogs, cats and ferrets from this 100% fatal disease.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2026 06:45 am
At its March 23 meeting, the Grand Island Central School System Board of Education honored the officers of the high school's student council, as well as the council's faculty advisers. In addition, the board honored senior Charlotte Tower, who was awarded the National Association of Student Councils (NASC) Scholarship. The LEAD conference (Leadership Experience and Development) was held from Feb. 27 to March 1 in Washington, D.C.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for March 27, 2026
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Wed, Mar 25th 2026 08:25 pm
ErieNet Local Development Corp. held its 2026 annual meeting on Tuesday, where Executive Director Melissa Hartman delivered a comprehensive update on the nearly 400-mile countywide fiber network. Hartman highlighted substantial construction progress and ongoing efforts to expand municipal and provider partnerships.
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Mon, Mar 23rd 2026 08:55 pm
For more than 100 years, Catholic Charities has stood alongside Western New Yorkers during some of the hardest chapters of their lives. Today, nearly one in every 10 people in our region will be touched by its work. That's not just a statistic. It represents children, parents, seniors and neighbors who need support to steady their footing and move forward.
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Fri, Mar 20th 2026 07:00 am
At its March 9 meeting, the Grand Island Central School District Board of Education honored athletic trainer Samara Johnson for an article that was published in the "Journal of Athletic Training," titled "Lower Leg Morel Lavallee Lesion in a Female High School Athlete: a Case Report."
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Fri, Mar 20th 2026 07:00 am
The Zonta Club of Grand Island selected three outstanding women to receive the 2026 Yellow Rose award for leadership and service to the community. The club honors women whose talent, dedication, determination and caring hearts have made a difference in the lives of others and inspired a new generation to achieve to their greatest potential.
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Fri, Mar 20th 2026 07:00 am
Reassessment grievance day on Grand Island might not draw quite the crowd that it did in 2025.
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Fri, Mar 20th 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for March 20, 2026
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Thu, Mar 19th 2026 02:05 pm
HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving, raised a total of $528,105 in support of Appeal 2026 on March 18 to benefit Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the "Fund for the Faith," pushing the annual campaign past the halfway mark toward its overall $8 million goal. The total surpasses last year's record of $516,124.
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Wed, Mar 18th 2026 02:20 pm
The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning wants to help residents to celebrate Earth Day and jump-start their spring cleaning by getting unneeded paint out of their houses and on its way to being recycled.
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Tue, Mar 17th 2026 12:00 pm
A coordinated, multiagency response by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), the City of Buffalo, and Buffalo Naval Park is now underway at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park to protect the Buffalo River and stabilize two historically and culturally significant vessels: the USS Croaker and USS The Sullivans.
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Mon, Mar 16th 2026 11:50 am
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is launching a new $1.6 million grant program to assist Western New York communities with environmental restoration projects.
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Mon, Mar 16th 2026 11:45 am
Erie County is pleased to announce two new calls for artists as part of the "Arts in Public Places" program, for public art commissions to be installed exclusively at the following Erie County locations: Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens and Isle View Park.
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Mon, Mar 16th 2026 11:25 am
Educators, law enforcement, first responders, mental health professionals and other school-safety stakeholders, including parents and guardians, are invited to attend the 22nd annual Safe Schools Initiative Seminar to learn new practical strategies to help ensure student safety and development.
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Fri, Mar 13th 2026 07:10 am
Town of Grand Island Supervisor Peter Marston recently gave some succinct and timely answers to those questions.
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Fri, Mar 13th 2026 07:00 am
The Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island received two donations on March 3 at the Grand Island Cultural Center, 2100 Baseline Road. The Service and Mercy Alliance, a mosque located at 1822 Huth Road, presented the Neighbors Foundation with a $1,000 donation, while BelleIsle Entertainment and the Parish Players offered a $500 donation.
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Fri, Mar 13th 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for March 13, 2026
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Thu, Mar 12th 2026 05:35 pm
Mayor Sean Ryan has sent a letter to the New York State Department of Transportation requesting the City of Buffalo be designated as the lead agency for the next phase of the Scajaquada corridor project.
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Fri, Mar 6th 2026 07:05 am
The Grand Island Town Board, at its Monday night meeting, approved a bid not to exceed $40,000 to upgrade the electrical service to the Town Commons area.
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Fri, Mar 6th 2026 07:00 am
The Town of Grand Island is open to working with the Seneca Nation, following word that the Nation won tax-free status for the 207-acre parcel on Long Road that it gained from Acquest Development for $1.
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Fri, Mar 6th 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for March 6, 2026
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Thu, Mar 5th 2026 05:30 pm
Crisis Services announced it has received a $245,000 grant from the Patrick P. Lee Foundation to expand its mobile outreach program. This investment will significantly increase staffing capacity and strengthen the internal infrastructure necessary to meet growing community demand for behavioral health crisis response.
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Wed, Mar 4th 2026 07:40 pm
Erie County, in partnership with the Western NY Stormwater Coalition, is once again offering rain barrels and compost bins to encourage households to reduce their environmental footprint through water conservation and reducing fertilizer use.
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Wed, Mar 4th 2026 07:40 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and the Erie County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services unveiled the new, updated version of the "ReadyErie" app, which can now be downloaded for free through the iOS App Store and Google Play.
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Tue, Mar 3rd 2026 01:05 pm
HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving to benefit Appeal 2026 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the "Fund for the Faith," is Wednesday, March 18.
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Mon, Mar 2nd 2026 05:10 pm
New York State Industries for the Disabled Inc. has presented its member agency, The Arc Erie County New York, with a check in the amount of nearly $20,000, which matches the organization's own investment. The combined $40,000 was used to purchase a new vehicle and equipment, enabling the organization to expand service routes and secure new clients through contracted janitorial services to Erie County Senior Services.
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Fri, Feb 27th 2026 07:05 am
A new venture in Sandy Beach has people lining up on Saturdays for locally sourced baked goods.
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Fri, Feb 27th 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Feb. 27, 2026
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Thu, Feb 26th 2026 02:00 pm
The Seneca Nation's future presence on Grand Island took a significant step forward with a key approval from the U.S. Department of Interior.
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Mon, Feb 23rd 2026 05:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced nearly $21 million to support SNUG street outreach programs, an evidence-based violence prevention initiative that works to reduce gun violence and save lives in 14 communities across New York.
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