Thu, Feb 20th 2025 03:40 pm
The Erie County Department of Public Works' Highways Division continues to invest in new snow-fighting equipment to combat Erie County winters - and today, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz joined Commissioner of Public Works William Geary to review the newest additions to the county's snow-fighting fleet.
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Thu, Feb 20th 2025 01:55 pm
BestSelf Behavioral Health, in collaboration with the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and the Buffalo Police Department, has launched a groundbreaking initiative to support runaway youth in Erie County.
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Wed, Feb 19th 2025 11:00 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz today issued the following statement pursuant to Gov. Kathy Hochul's announcement that $32.6 million has been awarded to improve seven locations under the Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York ("FAST NY") grant program, administered by Empire State Development.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2025 11:55 am
Maguire Automotive Group recently completed the sale of its Hyundai of Grand Island franchise to Niagara Hyundai, a division of Joe Cecconi's Chrysler Complex of Niagara Falls.
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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 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
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
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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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 07:15 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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Mon, Feb 10th 2025 05:10 pm
The Erie County Environmental Management Council (EMC), an advisory board to Erie County on environmental issues, has announced the release of its 2024 annual recommendations. The report recognizes the significant achievements Erie County has made toward building a stronger, more sustainable and climate-friendly community, and identifies areas needing continued attention and investment.
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Mon, Feb 10th 2025 09:55 am
In conjunction with the Grand Island Memorial Library, the Grand Island Lions are offering vision screenings for children who haven't been screened or may have missed the scheduled school and day care screenings.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2025 09:00 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz announced the selection of 12 municipal projects for inclusion in the Erie County Consortium 2025 Community Development Block Grant application, which will be submitted to the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development for approval.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2025 11:00 am
Grand Island High School will present, as its 2025 musical, "Something Rotten," a comedy based on the book by John O'Farrell, with lyrics and music by Karey and Wayne Fitzpatrick.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2025 10:55 am
It's a new beginning for two family-owned businesses: Adrian's Custard & Beef is set to be sold to Anderson's Frozen Custard.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2025 10:50 am
On Thursday, Nov. 21, we were blessed with a surprise visit from the Education Foundation of the diocese and the Education Department. They came for a special visit to award our principal, Mrs. Lynn Ortiz, with the Distinguished Principal Award for the diocese, in a special assembly in which all our students, faculty, staff, Mrs. Ortiz, her family, and our parish staff were able to join in on this momentous presentation.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2025 09:10 am
The Erie County Department of Public Works and the Poloncarz administration on Thursday announced an agreement to procure rock salt has been reached with Compass Minerals of Kansas City.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2025 08:10 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Feb. 7, 2025
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Thu, Feb 6th 2025 12:15 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center and the Buffalo Museum of Science (BMS) announce a new joint summer camp program giving middle and high school students a unique opportunity to explore the inner workings of a theater production through the "Science of Theatre" summer camp. The four-day program runs Aug. 11-14 and is open to students entering grades 7-12.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2025 11:00 am
Grand Island Fire Co. attorney Mark Butler administered the oath of office to the elected GIFC officers on Saturday, Jan. 11, at fire headquarters. Both firematic and administrative officers were sworn to uphold their 2025 community protection duties.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Jan. 31, 2025
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Fri, Jan 31st 2025 07:00 am
The pilot project to fit three Grand Island school buses with stop arm cameras is now tentatively scheduled to begin the week of Feb. 18, not the end of March, as was reported in last week's newspaper.
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Wed, Jan 29th 2025 08:40 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz is joining colleagues from the National Association of Counties Intergovernmental Disaster Reform Task Force this week in Washington, D.C., to participate in panels and speaker sessions aimed at improving disaster response and mitigation nationwide.
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Tue, Jan 28th 2025 11:55 am
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Jay M. Mudra, 30, of Buffalo, formerly of Grand Island, was sentenced Tuesday morning before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan to five years of probation.
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Mon, Jan 27th 2025 05:40 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens welcomes visitors to enjoy a flower-filled event like never before during its orchid exhibit and "Orchids After Dark."
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Fri, Jan 24th 2025 06:35 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announced a public comment period is now open to review the county's draft 2025 action plan for community development funding, the 2025-2029 five year consolidated plan for community development, and an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice study (AI).
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Fri, Jan 24th 2025 10:15 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Jan. 24, 2025
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Fri, Jan 24th 2025 10:05 am
The Erie County Department of Environment & Planning, on behalf of the Erie County "Arts in Public Places" committee, has prepared a draft 2025 master public art plan for public review and comment. The document outlines the committee's goals and objectives relative to the selection, commission, placement and maintenance of public art projects. The public is encouraged to provide input on this draft plan.
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Fri, Jan 24th 2025 07:00 am
At the age of 94, Joe Synakowski is considered to be among the youngest surviving World War II veterans. Synakowski joined the U.S. Army in 1945 and was part of the Occupation Forces in Europe after the end of the war.
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Fri, Jan 24th 2025 07:00 am
Julia Choi says that being a skater with "Disney on Ice" is giving her a chance to live her childhood dream of performing in skating shows.
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Fri, Jan 24th 2025 06:55 am
Grand Island escaped the brunt of the snowstorm that snarled the Southtowns and slowed traffic through the Tonawandas, but town highway crews still had a big job ahead of them Tuesday afternoon.
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Thu, Jan 23rd 2025 11:00 am
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns, in collaboration with the WNY Law Center, proposed a resolution to the Erie County Legislature seeking to amend the Erie County Tax Act.
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Thu, Jan 23rd 2025 10:50 am
Order forms for the 2025 conservation tree and shrub seedling sale are now available from Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District.
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Wed, Jan 22nd 2025 07:10 pm
The Erie County Department of Environment & Planning, and the Arts in Public Places Committee are pleased to announce the following public art projects were selected as finalists and will be recommended for funding in the 2025 master public art plan:
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Tue, Jan 21st 2025 05:40 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens welcomes visitors to enjoy a new tropical adventure in a completely renovated greenhouse. The tropical orchard features a collection of edible plants from around the world, two new entrances, new winding pathways and educational signage.
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Mon, Jan 20th 2025 10:30 am
Tops Friendly Markets is proud to launch this year's "Check Out Hunger" campaign. The initiative is taking place in all Tops stores from Sunday, Jan. 19, through Saturday, Feb. 8.
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Mon, Jan 20th 2025 10:25 am
Enjoy delicious, homemade, all-you-can-eat soup, salad, and rolls from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Charles N. DeGlopper Post VFW 9249, 2121 Grand Island Blvd. Meals are $10, with quarts to go priced at $8 after 6 p.m. Proceeds will support the VFW Scholarship fund for Grand lsland students.
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Fri, Jan 17th 2025 04:40 pm
Former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall was sentenced Friday to 1 1/3 to 4 years in state prison and ordered to pay full restitution after pleading guilty to stealing over $320,000 in county funds, state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced.
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Fri, Jan 17th 2025 11:00 am
Three school buses will be fitted with stop arm cameras as a pilot project, beginning late in March.
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Fri, Jan 17th 2025 11:00 am
The walking trail at Veterans Park was covered with snow on the morning of Jan. 11 when a group of Relay For Life volunteers took the first lap.
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