Thu, May 29th 2025 09:45 am
At the Town of Grand Island's Memorial Day ceremony, guest speaker Wayne West shared a harrowing tale of a battle in Vietnam fought in darkness.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 09:45 am
This year's "Stamp Out Hunger" event, held May 10, was "amazingly successful," said Dave Conboy, president of the Grand Island Neighbors Foundation.
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Tue, May 27th 2025 12:55 pm
Emergencies don't take a holiday. As we observe Memorial Day, the American Red Cross urges donors to keep the blood supply top of mind and help save lives by making an appointment to give blood or platelets.
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Fri, May 23rd 2025 11:00 am
A revised version of the Town of Grand Island's zoning code amendment regarding allowable uses in the commercial districts will be the subject of a public hearing at 8 p.m. Monday, June 2.
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Fri, May 23rd 2025 10:55 am
The wind blew and the rain fell on the afternoon and evening of May 17 at Town Commons, but Grand Island's 24th annual Relay For Life went on. This year's theme was the football-inspired, "Tackle Cancer."
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Fri, May 23rd 2025 07:00 am
In Buffalo and Erie County, we are fortunate to have great cultural, educational and recreational institutions. As we approach the end of the school year, I would like to take the opportunity to highlight ways for families to take advantage of these spaces during the summer months.
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Thu, May 22nd 2025 11:30 pm
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Thu, May 22nd 2025 10:10 pm
Tops Friendly Markets has partnered with DoorDash, a leading global platform for local commerce, to launch on-demand grocery delivery across all 145 stores in New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont.
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Wed, May 21st 2025 07:10 pm
Mental health is an essential part of the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the Erie County Department of Mental Health, Erie County Department of Health and Crisis Services are calling on the community to unite in support of mental health, reminding residents: "We Are All in This Together."
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Wed, May 21st 2025 07:05 pm
AAA projects 39.4 million people will take road trips at least 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend - that's 1.2 million more drivers out on the roads than last year's holiday weekend, which also marks the beginning of the "100 Deadliest Days" for teen drivers.
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Wed, May 21st 2025 08:45 am
On May 20, voters in the Grand Island Central School District cast their ballots in favor of approving the 2025-26 budget by the vote of 558 in favor and 387 opposed. The budget for the school district's new fiscal year is $79,321,145. Proposition 2, which provides for the purchase of vehicles, passed by the vote of 573 in favor and 370 opposed.
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Mon, May 19th 2025 08:25 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns will once again honor veterans who have received the Purple Heart by adding their names to the William J. Donovan Purple Heart Recipients Book of Merit.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 02:25 pm
The Erie County Fair is proud to continue its tradition of honoring veterans and active military personnel during its 12-day run in August. Each evening, one individual will be recognized as a "Flag Retreat Honoree of the Day" during the patriotic flag retreat ceremony in Slade Park.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 11:00 am
The Grand Island Lawnmower Race is revving up for another Father's Day event.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 11:00 am
The vote on the Grand Island Central School District's proposed 2025-26 budget, as well as an election of two trustees, is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 20.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 10:55 am
There's new action for two iconic Island gathering places as a result of Monday's town Planning Board meeting.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 07:00 am
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Wed, May 14th 2025 08:10 pm
At 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, the Town of Grand Island, VFW Post 9249 Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial Post, American Legion Post 1346 and Grand Island High School wind ensemble will honor the men and women who made the supreme sacrifice for this country while in military service. They are remembered each and every day and will be honored on Memorial Day.
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Wed, May 14th 2025 09:15 am
On Tuesday, May 13, Erie County officials joined with representatives from FreshFix and Candy Land Childcare of WNY to share a recent "farm to families" food access initiative that has benefited more than 400 families and several local food producers.
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Fri, May 9th 2025 01:15 pm
The Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry is filling up the 2025 schedule with family-friendly activities throughout the year at county parks - and encouraging residents and visitors to plan to be a part of the fun.
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Fri, May 9th 2025 01:10 pm
The New York Lottery announced multiple top-prizewinning tickets were sold for the May 8 TAKE 5 Evening drawing.
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Fri, May 9th 2025 07:00 am
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Fri, May 9th 2025 07:00 am
Lifco Hydraulics may make internet stars of some of its employees in a new promotional video series being shot at its Grand Island site.
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Fri, May 9th 2025 07:00 am
Reassessment was still the sore point with six Island residents who spoke at the start of Monday's Town Board meeting. They said they wanted the reassessment stopped. But they learned there was no turning back.
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Thu, May 8th 2025 04:50 pm
Relay For Life activities begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17. They include:
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Thu, May 8th 2025 04:40 pm
Stella Hycner, a cherished resident at Catholic Health's McAuley Residence, is marking a remarkable milestone - her 107th birthday!
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Thu, May 8th 2025 04:25 pm
The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning is joining with partners to offer Erie County residents two free springtime collection events to clean out their garages and basements.
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Thu, May 8th 2025 04:20 pm
In support of the Grand Island Relay For Life, the Neighbors Foundation will sponsor a booth at the event on May 17.
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Wed, May 7th 2025 10:00 am
The Island Shoppe is thrilled to announce a partnership with Perry's Ice Cream, bringing the beloved Western New York brand back to Grand Island.
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Mon, May 5th 2025 05:15 pm
New York State Electric & Gas and Rochester Gas and Electric are reminding customers about granting access to their homes so crews can conduct natural gas meter inspections. These federal and state-mandated inspections are conducted periodically to meet requirements that support the safe delivery of natural gas to homes and businesses.
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Mon, May 5th 2025 01:00 pm
Catholic Charities of Buffalo is hosting its second "Hops for HOPE," a celebration of the work of the agency and a call to support Appeal 2025, at Resurgence Brewing.
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Fri, May 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Carol Horrigan has loved music ever since, as a 5-year-old, she discovered the piano.
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Fri, May 2nd 2025 11:00 am
A move to pause the 2025 reassessment was rejected 4-1 by the Grand Island Town Board during a sometimes-contentious Monday workshop meeting.
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Fri, May 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Congratulations to this year's Grand Island Easter coloring contest winners:
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Fri, May 2nd 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for May 2, 2025
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Fri, May 2nd 2025 07:00 am
Hayden Carr of Grand Island, a senior theater major at Niagara University, has the lead role in the NU Theatre production of "Company."
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Thu, May 1st 2025 02:05 pm
The board of associates of Mount St. Mary's Hospital will present the 58th Thomas E. Hewitt Scholar/Athlete Awards at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 4, at the Niagara Frontier Golf Club. The program is presented by the Mount St Mary's Hospital Foundation.
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Thu, May 1st 2025 11:20 am
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, flew its flag at half-staff on April 7 to honor the life and legacy of David W. Henderson, a longtime Grand Island resident and dedicated public servant whose 431/2-year career with the corps - and proud service as a U.S. Army veteran - left a lasting impact on the district and the Great Lakes region.
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Thu, May 1st 2025 11:00 am
The new Workforce Buffalo Downtown Career Center, now in its new home at 77 Broadway, was the site for a grand opening and ribbon-cutting event Tuesday as local elected and employment officials came together to celebrate the debut of the new space.
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Mon, Apr 28th 2025 12:20 pm
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper once again led the "Spring Sweep," the largest single-day cleanup across Western New York, on Saturday, April 26. The event was also part of the fifth annual Great Lakes Cleanup, a program developed and led by Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper that brings nearly 20 partner organizations across the Great Lakes basin together to clean up along the shores of the Great Lakes.
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