Wed, Mar 5th 2025 09:50 am
HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving to benefit Appeal in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the "Fund for the Faith," is Wednesday, March 19, across Western New York.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2025 06:05 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging New Yorkers to help do their part to prevent conflicts between people and coyotes.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2025 11:00 am
A variety of taste treats, bingo, prizes and the possibility of a special guest are in store for visitors at St. Timothy Lutheran Church's second annual chili cookoff, scheduled for 4-6 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at the church, 1453 Staley Road. Judging will occur from 6-6:30 p.m.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2025 11:00 am
Dennis and Nicholas Bauman see contradictions in what the Town of Grand Island says, and what it does, while they face a June 1 eviction from their 25-acre Back Hills Farm at 951 Whitehaven Road, where they raise sheep and chickens.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2025 11:00 am
When Allison and Rob Graber decided to downsize from a home in North Tonawanda to a townhouse on Grand Island, they also decided to bring a whole new look to their new environment.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2025 11:00 am
Principal Hillary Kretz-Harvey of Grand Island High School and assistant principals Jaime Peld and Adam Hernandez announced the Viking Values Students of the Month for February.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Feb. 28, 2025
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Thu, Feb 27th 2025 03:05 pm
Dennis and Nicholas Bauman are fighting to keep their 25-acre Back Hills Farm in business at 951 Whitehaven Road, where they raise sheep, goats and chickens.
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Thu, Feb 27th 2025 02:45 pm
Following a national professional search process, Julie R. Berrigan, MS, was named executive director of the ECMC Foundation.
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Thu, Feb 27th 2025 02:45 pm
The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning has announced a program to promote energy savings and renewable energy for our residents through Community Solar.
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Wed, Feb 26th 2025 06:45 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz announced his appointment of Sarah A. Bonk, LMSW, to the position of commissioner of mental health for Erie County.
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Tue, Feb 25th 2025 02:50 pm
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the No. 1 killer of women, yet women remain underdiagnosed and undertreated. Women also experience unique life stages, like pregnancy and menopause, that increase their risk of heart disease and stroke.
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Tue, Feb 25th 2025 02:35 pm
The American Red Cross of Western New York is helping to bridge access to health care for blood donors by providing free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for diabetes and prediabetes, on all successful blood, platelet and plasma donations in March.
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Fri, Feb 21st 2025 11:50 am
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns has unveiled a new approach aimed at enhancing customer experience and reducing the time standing in line at the DMV. Beginning Feb. 24, individuals with appointments at their local auto bureau branch will be welcomed into an exclusive "DMV Express Lane," ensuring a more efficient and hassle-free visit.
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Fri, Feb 21st 2025 11:25 am
This March, the Erie County Cancer Services Program (CSP) is partnering with 12 Tops Friendly Markets to provide free FIT kits for National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
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Fri, Feb 21st 2025 11:25 am
National news headlines are using phrases like "worst flu season in decades" and "everyone is sick this winter." When it comes to avoiding days and weeks of aches, fever, chills and general misery, a flu vaccine and common-sense precautions will go a long way toward avoiding illness.
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Fri, Feb 21st 2025 11:00 am
Principal Hillary Kretz-Harvey and assistant principals Jaime Peld and Adam Hernandez of Grand Island High School announced the Viking Values Students of the Month for January.
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Fri, Feb 21st 2025 11:00 am
A dozen local artists are bringing some color and verve to Western New York's winter landscape with the Island Art Exhibit this coming week.
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Fri, Feb 21st 2025 11:00 am
The Grand Island Nature Alliance is now offering a program for homeowners to encourage them to see their gardens as a native habitat for pollinators and other indigenous species of plants and animal, said GINA member Michelle Lockett.
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Fri, Feb 21st 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Feb. 21, 2025
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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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