Mon, Apr 28th 2025 09:05 am
Kyle Petty is roaring into Niagara Falls on May 5. The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America - now in its 29th year - will start the day in Cleveland before heading east. Petty's named the 2025 motorcycle event the "Tour of Wonders," due to the natural wonders slated to be viewed during the ride.
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Fri, Apr 25th 2025 01:00 pm
In celebration of Arbor Day, the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy (BOPC) will partner with the New York State Arborists Association to host an Arbor Day of Service in Delaware Park on Saturday, April 26.
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Fri, Apr 25th 2025 11:00 am
More than a dozen residents pleaded with the Town Board on Monday to suspend a reassessment project they called unfair.
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Fri, Apr 25th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for April 25, 2025
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Thu, Apr 24th 2025 04:45 pm
A large rabbit and bunches of Easter eggs brought fun to Island families in a variety of locations in the past few weeks.
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Tue, Apr 22nd 2025 04:30 pm
Erie County, in partnership with the Northwest and Northeast Southtowns Solid Waste Management boards, has discounted compost bin kits available for purchase. Residents in most Erie County municipalities are eligible for a subsidized "Composter Kit," which includes the Earth Machine compost bin, a rodent screen and compost turner for $30.
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Tue, Apr 22nd 2025 04:25 pm
The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy (BOPC) will celebrate Olmsted Month, a community-led effort that launches on Earth Day, April 22, and runs through May 22.
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Mon, Apr 21st 2025 01:50 pm
Senior Wishes, a program founded by the United Church Home Society, is dedicated to honoring and enriching the lives of older adults in Western New York. Senior Wishes grants meaningful wishes to individuals aged 65 and older who meet income qualifications or are permanent residents of a care facility. A medical diagnosis is not required.
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Mon, Apr 21st 2025 01:20 pm
Take part in Slow Roll Buffalo's first Monday night community ride of 2025 pedaling-off from Shea's Buffalo Theatre at 6:30 p.m. May 5. The ride, a collaboration between Shea's Performing Arts Center and Slow Roll Buffalo, celebrates theater in Buffalo - including the upcoming 100th anniversary of Shea's Buffalo Theatre.
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Fri, Apr 18th 2025 10:55 am
For most of the years between 1955 and 2024, the parcel at 1849 Grand Island Blvd., housed a series of restaurants. But that has changed. The familiar white building is gone. The new owner recently had the building demolished and intends to put the property to new use.
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Fri, Apr 18th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for April 18, 2025
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 10:50 am
At its March 10 meeting, the Grand Island Central School District Board of Education honored the Class of 2025's top 10 graduates.
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 09:55 am
Grand Island High School announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the third quarter marking period of the 2024-25 academic year.
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 09:40 am
During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross asks donors to help keep the blood supply stable by making an appointment to give blood or platelets now. Type O blood and platelets are especially needed to ensure hospitals are fully stocked with lifesaving blood products this spring.
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Wed, Apr 16th 2025 05:30 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens announced its annual fundraiser will be celebrated in a brand-new way and in a new season: spring.
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Wed, Apr 16th 2025 05:30 pm
High blood pressure, often called the "silent killer," affects half of adults (47%) in the U.S. and remains a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke, according to the American Heart Association. To address this pressing health concern, the association launched the equity-focused hypertension initiative in Buffalo to improve heart health outcomes. The local effort is part of a nationwide effort.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 04:00 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center joined MusicalFare Theatre, AnsariSaxon Productions, Second Generation Theatre, and Road Less Traveled Productions to announce an incredible lineup of shows headed to the Shea's 710 Theatre stage.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 01:30 pm
April is Sexually Transmitted Infections Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of sexual health and the steps to take to prevent STIs.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 12:10 pm
The Erie County Department of Central Police Services is joining counterparts nationwide to participate in National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, an annual event held each April to recognize 9-1-1 call takers for their dedication and service during some of the most difficult moments in a person's life.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 07:00 pm
The mission to address the unmet broadband needs of unserved areas, improve services in underserved areas of Erie County, and enable world-class broadband investment and deployment countywide has entered its next stage, as construction is set to begin on the Erie Net broadband initiative.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 11:00 am
There's a list Staley Road residents wanted to be on: The 2025 town paving program. They didn't make it.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 11:00 am
Carlin Hartman said it best just hours after the Florida Gators' thrilling, 65-63 victory over Houston Cougars in the NCAA men's basketball National Championship on Monday night in San Antonio: "Literally what it's all about!! #FAMILY," the University of Florida's associate head coach posted on social media under a photo of him smiling, surrounded by his immediate family, and standing next to the impressive NCAA National Championship trophy.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 11:00 am
On March 5, students at Veronica Connor Middle School had the opportunity to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) during a special Amelia Earhart Night, thanks to a collaboration between Dr. Stacey (Schroeder) Watt, the Zonta Club of Grand Island, and a panel of accomplished professionals.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 11:00 am
The Zonta Club of Grand Island is once again stepping up to empower local women with two generous scholarship opportunities aimed at advancing careers and changing lives.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 07:00 am
The Grand Island Historical Society presents "Celebrating 60 years at River Lea," a free open house set for 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at Beaver Island State Park. Follow the signs to the River Lea museum, and enjoy a tour and the quilt collection.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for April 11, 2025
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Thu, Apr 10th 2025 03:15 pm
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Thu, Apr 10th 2025 03:05 pm
The Grand Island Lions Club has announced plans for its 56th annual spaghetti dinner to benefit children with special needs. Open to the community, the dinner will take place from 5-8 p.m. Monday, April 28, at Ellden's Grill and Banquet, 201 Whitehaven Road.
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Thu, Apr 10th 2025 11:50 am
The community is invited to Erie County's Earth Day celebration from 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at the Northland Workforce Training Center (683 Northland Ave., Buffalo). This event is a partnership between Erie County, the Erie County Environmental Management Council, the Western New York Stormwater Coalition, and the Omega Mentoring Program.
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Thu, Apr 10th 2025 11:45 am
The Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island held a pancake breakfast fundraiser at Ellden's Grill & Banquet on Sunday, March 30.
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Thu, Apr 10th 2025 11:00 am
Three years ago, Autumn and Joe Spinella were looking for a fun and affordable Eastertime activity for their three children.
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Wed, Apr 9th 2025 07:05 pm
In a unanimous vote, the Erie County Legislature passed a resolution urging New York state to reconsider its stance on traffic safety at a Grand Island intersection where 13-year-old Leah Mayer was fatally struck.
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Mon, Apr 7th 2025 05:05 pm
Erie County is taking part in a nationwide celebration this week with the annual observance of the Week of the Young Child, hosted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children as a time to recognize the importance of early childhood education and the role families play in shaping a child's development.
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Mon, Apr 7th 2025 02:15 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, Apr 4th 2025 01:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul, the Buffalo Bills and Erie County on Friday celebrated the topping out of the new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium at the construction site in Orchard Park.
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Fri, Apr 4th 2025 11:00 am
Grand Island's town and school boards held a joint forum Monday that participants said would be the envy of many other municipalities for its cooperative approach to progress on mutual goals.
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Fri, Apr 4th 2025 11:00 am
The Grand Island Memorial Library invites families to celebrate the Easter season at the 2025 Easter Egg Trail, presented by the Grand Island Recreation Department, Grand Island Memorial Library and Miracle League of WNY.
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Fri, Apr 4th 2025 11:00 am
Since Feb. 24, 12 vehicles have been recorded as having driven past a stopped school bus, based on data obtained from cameras attached to school bus stop arms, said Grand Island Central School District Superintendent Dr. Brian Graham at a March 31 joint meeting of the Grand Island Town Board and the Grand Island Central School District Board of Education.
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Fri, Apr 4th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for April 4, 2025
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Thu, Apr 3rd 2025 11:00 am
The Grand Island Historical Society celebrated its 60th anniversary on March 16 with an open house featuring historic toys at its River Lea museum in Beaver Island State Park.
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