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
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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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 09:50 am
Calling all aspiring theater and musical theater students: Shea's Performing Arts Center is proud to host the first annual WNY unified college auditions and college fair.
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Fri, Jan 17th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Jan. 17, 2025
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Thu, Jan 16th 2025 03:00 pm
The Western New York Land Conservancy has permanently protected an additional 38.3 acres on Grand Island. The property will be maintained by the Land Conservancy and be known as the Jim and Edna Braddell Preserve. Funding for the purchase comes from the Greenway Ecological Standing Committee (GESC), which awarded the Land Conservancy a grant to protect the important bird habitat.
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Thu, Jan 16th 2025 02:05 pm
As part of the office's ongoing effort to protect citizens and prevent crime, District Attorney Michael J. Keane is warning the public about a scam involving robbery and sextortion. The Erie County District Attorney's Office is actively investigating several complaints from victims who reported being robbed during an encounter with a person they believed to be an escort.
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Thu, Jan 16th 2025 11:35 am
The Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island thanks the hundreds of individuals and organizations who contributed to our successful 2024 holiday distribution. More than 100 of your neighbor families were helped with food baskets and, where appropriate, gift cards for 154 children; 68 of our seniors were also helped in two senior apartment complexes.
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Wed, Jan 15th 2025 08:00 pm
The Erie County Department of Health is alerting the community that recent toxicology testing detected carfentanil in the local unregulated drug supply.
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Tue, Jan 14th 2025 10:40 am
If you frequently fly, it's time to get prepared for your next adventure. The deadline to meet the REAL ID compliance standard is rapidly approaching.
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Tue, Jan 14th 2025 10:40 am
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello is inviting local business owners and community leaders to an informational Zoom session to learn more about the New York State Excelsior Jobs Program. This initiative offers private businesses significant tax incentives to encourage job creation and economic growth in Western New York.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2025 05:35 pm
People Inc. will equip each of its 155 group homes, 25 day programs and 20 respite locations with new, state-of-the-art devices designed to assist in the event of a choking incident. The initiative is possible thanks to a $25,000 grant sponsored by New York State Assembly member Karen McMahon.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2025 05:30 pm
As we recognize January as National Cervical Health Awareness Month, the Erie County Department of Health is emphasizing what research and results have proven: Regular screening and vaccination can prevent cervical cancer.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2025 10:55 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging New Yorkers to exercise caution ahead of a lake-effect snow event expected to impact parts of the Western New York, Central New York, Finger Lakes and North Country regions.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 04:25 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz has named Randall Hoak as the new commissioner of Senior Services in Erie County.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 07:00 am
Volunteers are needed to help with the third annual Spinella Easter egg hunt, which will be held April 12 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9249 at 2121 Grand Island Blvd. A meeting for anyone interested in volunteering is scheduled for 6-7 p.m. Jan. 22 at the site.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Jan. 10, 2025
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 07:00 am
The Grand Island Conservative Party is seeking qualified candidates to fill town positions of council member (two), town justice and highway superintendent for this fall's election.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 07:00 am
Principal Hillary Kretz-Harvey and assistant principals Jaime Peld and Adam Hernandez of Grand Island High School have announced the Viking Values Students of the Month for December 2024.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 07:00 am
As we kick off a new year, the men and women of the Erie County Sheriff's Office continue to amaze me with their dedication, professionalism and integrity. I am proud of everything they have accomplished in 2024, and look forward to seeing what they achieve in 2025. I thank them, and you, for support of my staff as we continue to serve you.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 07:00 am
It took eight months to design and build the stand for the cupola for the former Town Hall, said Eagle Scout Luke Gworek.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 07:00 am
A staunch community advocate, proud Grand Island son, and strong newspaper champion has died.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 06:55 am
Local author Budd Bailey gave a presentation Jan. 4 at the Grand Island Memorial Library. Here, he holds two of the Buffalo sports books he has written.
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