Thu, Dec 31st 2015 07:00 am
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz and Commissioner of Health Dr. Gale Burstein have announced the date of the first of six free rabies vaccination clinics provided by the Erie County Department of Health in 2016.
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Thu, Dec 31st 2015 07:00 am
The Grand Island Lions collect used eyeglasses to help individuals in need of sight correction all over the world.
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Wed, Dec 30th 2015 02:45 pm
Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard has announced the Erie County Sheriff's Office will add 16 additional shifts throughout the coming week dedicated to impaired driving enforcement.
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Wed, Dec 30th 2015 02:40 pm
In this season of giving, NOCO Express customers and employees donated $13,000 to support The Salvation Army of Buffalo.
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Tue, Dec 29th 2015 01:00 pm
A video produced by Buffalo's 152nd Engineer Company has been named winner of the New York National Guard's first unit video contest.
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Sat, Dec 26th 2015 07:00 am
For the first time in its 113-year history, the Buffalo Launch Club's commodore is a woman.
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Sat, Dec 26th 2015 07:00 am
The Town of Grand Island has announced the inauguration of the newly elected officials will take place at noon Friday, Jan. 1, at the Buffalo Launch Club, 503 East River Road.
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Sat, Dec 26th 2015 07:00 am
Grand Island Town Supervisor-elect Nate McMurray announced Friday that he will appoint Cyndy Montana as the new assistant to the supervisor at Grand Island Town Hall.
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Sat, Dec 26th 2015 07:00 am
The winners in the 2015 Niagara Frontier Publications Christmas Coloring Contest received their prizes Dec. 19. Twelve children ages 4 to 12 received their awards at Tops.
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Sat, Dec 19th 2015 10:45 am
Five years ago, when the Kaegebein Playground Committee formed, the idea of a playground for Kaegebein Elementary School seemed like a distant dream
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Sat, Dec 19th 2015 10:05 am
The Zonta Club of Grand Island presented a check for $1,500 to the Grand Island Neighbors Foundation to help make the Christmas season a happy one for Island families in need.
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Sat, Dec 19th 2015 10:00 am
Patricia Q. Covley was named director of the Grand Island Memorial Library by the Grand Island Memorial Library Board of Trustees.
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Sat, Dec 19th 2015 10:00 am
Sixty-one families on the Island will have a little brighter holiday season thanks to their generous neighbors.
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Fri, Dec 18th 2015 10:35 am
Sister Mary Johnice Rzadkiewicz is pictured with Rebecca Hartman and Maxwell Somogyi after they brought some of the 3,000 diapers that were donated during the Sister Johnice Diaper Drive on Dec. 12 and 13 at St. Stephen R.C. Church.
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Fri, Dec 18th 2015 10:35 am
Donald Edward Hughes, 80, of Tampa passed away Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015.
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Fri, Dec 18th 2015 10:35 am
Grand Island resident Ellie M. Pritchard entered into rest Monday, Dec. 14, 2015.
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Sat, Dec 12th 2015 07:00 am
A large and appreciative group came to a reception Dec. 7 at the Grand Island Memorial Library to celebrate Lynn Konovitz's 32 years as library director and to wish him well on his upcoming retirement.
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Sat, Dec 12th 2015 07:00 am
The Knights of Columbus Good Samaritan Council 15749, which meets at St. Stephen's R.C. Church, recently held its installation of officers for 2015-16.
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Sat, Dec 12th 2015 07:00 am
The Town of Grand Island is under assault by developers, said Paul Koppmann, speaking at a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Grand Island Town Code on R-2 zoning at the Dec. 7 Town Board meeting.
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Fri, Dec 11th 2015 06:30 pm
If someone calls you saying they're from the IRS and demanding money to resolve a tax debt, don't believe it. "It's 100 percent scam," said Capt. Gregory Savage, head of the detectives bureau for the Erie County Sheriff's Department.
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Fri, Dec 11th 2015 06:20 pm
Island resident Donna Marie Webber entered into rest Dec. 7, 2015.
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Thu, Dec 10th 2015 05:00 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined Thursday by members of the Erie County Parks Department, representatives of the Orchard Park Recreation Department, and Santa Claus, to announce the return of "Santa Land" to Chestnut Ridge this weekend.
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Tue, Dec 8th 2015 02:40 pm
McCarthy School of Irish Dance presents "A Celtic Christmas" at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Grand Island High School Auditorium, 1100 Ransom Road. Enjoy a celebration of the holiday season combined with Irish dance and festive music featuring members of The Blarney Bunch.
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Tue, Dec 8th 2015 12:40 pm
Readers are invited to continue holiday season festivities at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, Dec. 10, with Grand Island High School's annual winter concert.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2015 12:35 pm
The Niagara University lacrosse program made one of its most significant signings in program history with the addition of Caralyn Renyolds, an 11-year-old girl from Grand Island, through its partnership with Team IMPACT.
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Sat, Dec 5th 2015 07:00 am
The 26th annual Night of Prayer will be observed from 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, to 1 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, at the Feast of the Immaculate Conception with the Feast of St. Juan Diego.
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Sat, Dec 5th 2015 07:00 am
Family, friends, health, and life are among things for which diners at Island Presbyterian Church's community Thanksgiving dinner are grateful.
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Sat, Dec 5th 2015 07:00 am
Grand Island firefighters chose 2016 firematic and administrative officers during elections held Wednesday, Dec. 2, at fire headquarters, 2275 Baseline Road.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2015 11:30 am
Long-time resident (54 years in Ferry Village), Mary "Maisie" Dommell passed away Nov. 3, 2015.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2015 11:30 am
People Inc. has recognized an Island business for creating what it calls "an inclusive workforce."
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Sat, Nov 28th 2015 07:00 am
Veronica E. Connor Middle School will hold Family Fun Night from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 4.
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Sat, Nov 28th 2015 07:00 am
Dr. Edward A. Rayhill discovered the truth of the old saying "what goes around comes around" when paramedics from the Grand Island Fire Co. arrived at his door on Oct. 6.
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Fri, Nov 27th 2015 03:50 pm
The union representing Grand Island teachers and the Grand Island Central School District Board of Education have agreed on a five-year contract.
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Fri, Nov 27th 2015 07:00 am
Small Business Saturday will take place Nov. 28 on the Island.
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Fri, Nov 27th 2015 07:00 am
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Pelczynski of Grand Island recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2015 11:20 am
Nathan McMurray won the Town of Grand Island supervisor's race after a canvas of votes Wednesday.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2015 11:20 am
The town government asked its residents to support local business heading into the holiday season.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2015 12:30 pm
Details are under wraps, but the Grand Island Board of Education voted 7-0 to ratify a five-year contract agreement with the Grand Island Teachers' Association.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2015 12:30 pm
Diana Nobumoto said she can't believe it's been a year since she opened Pink Martini Gift Shop in the Grand Island Plaza.
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Mon, Nov 16th 2015 12:30 pm
Fuccillo Automotive Group, which has three of its 23 dealerships located on Grand Island at Alvin Road, presented a check for $21,600 to the Buffalo City Mission to combat domestic violence in the community.
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