Fri, Dec 6th 2024 11:00 am
This year's edition of the Light Up the Boulevard Electric Light Parade and Festival, scheduled for Saturday at Grand Island's Town Hall, will feature more activities for both children and adults than previous versions of the same event.
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Fri, Dec 6th 2024 07:00 am
Locally created products were the centerpiece of Small Business Saturday, held Nov. 30.
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Fri, Dec 6th 2024 07:00 am
Jose Garcia, who was sworn in as Grand Island's newest council member on Nov. 25 at a ceremony in Town Hall, said his hope is "to help this Town Board push along and perfect the projects that are facing the town to include our sewer improvements and water upgrades. My goal is to try and come up with a standard of how people should expect their town to look like."
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Thu, Dec 5th 2024 02:35 pm
The Grand Island Historical Society will host a holiday boutique from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, through Sunday, Dec. 8. This event is free to attend. Follow the signs to River Lea in Beaver Island State Park.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2024 01:20 pm
On Wednesday, the board of directors for the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens announced the unanimous appointment of Erin Grajek as president and CEO, effective immediately. Grajek has served as interim president and CEO since the passing of Mark Mortenson in September. Prior to this role, she was the organization's COO beginning in 2021 and has held various progressive leadership positions at the Botanical Gardens since 2006.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2024 01:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $100 million to enhance the resiliency of state highways in 70 locations across New York impacted by extreme weather. With project support from the Infrastructure and Jobs Act, a total of 551 lane miles of state highways in every region of the state will be repaved.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2024 01:15 pm
Erie County will host its first free rabies vaccine clinic in 2025, 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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Wed, Dec 4th 2024 10:15 am
Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia is requesting the public's assistance in locating David Brem, age 66, of Grand Island. Brem was last seen at approximately 10 p.m. Nov. 29. At the time, Brem did not have a cell phone with him and was not operating his personal vehicle.
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Tue, Dec 3rd 2024 05:00 pm
Last Thursday, 14,000 runners and walkers trotted down Delaware Avenue in celebration of the 129th annual YMCA Turkey Trot. This time-honored tradition is the longest consecutively run footrace in the world.
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Mon, Dec 2nd 2024 08:35 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns reminds snowmobilers to register their sleds "locally" through the Erie County Auto Bureau. This is an effort to keep vital revenues right here in Erie County.
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Fri, Nov 29th 2024 07:00 am
On Nov. 16, for the fifth year, Hunt Real Estate, 2098 Grand Island Blvd., collected nonperishable food for the Neighbors Foundation. Hunt Real Estate began collecting donations on Nov. 1.
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Fri, Nov 29th 2024 07:00 am
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce will host Light Up the Boulevard on Saturday, Dec. 7.
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Thu, Nov 28th 2024 07:00 am
Everything you need to shop Small Business Saturday
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Wed, Nov 27th 2024 07:00 am
Let me be the first to wish you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving! As we head into the holiday season, I want to remind everyone to consider shopping at local businesses, starting with Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 2024 11:00 am
The month of November is a significant one for the Zonta Club of Grand Island.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 2024 11:00 am
The Saturday after Thanksgiving isn't just the second day of the Christmas shopping season. It also is Small Business Saturday, a day for shoppers to show appreciation for the small businesses that are considered the backbone of this nation's economy.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 2024 10:55 am
Consistency and creativity are two of the most notable features of food served at 773 North, said Christy Zippier, who has co-owned the eatery at 2749 Grand Island Blvd., with her husband, Jason Zippier, for almost seven years.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 2024 07:00 am
As the holiday season approaches, the Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island is once again rallying to help local families facing food insecurity.
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Thu, Nov 21st 2024 09:30 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens has filled its calendar with magical holiday experiences that will create unforgettable memories and bring holiday joy to all. Whether it's a family activity or a date night, the seasonal plants and lights are a perfect way to make the most of this holiday season in the warmth of the conservatory.
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Thu, Nov 21st 2024 09:30 pm
Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Corp. on Thursday celebrated the 10th anniversary of the opening of its Center for Occupational & Environmental Medicine.
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Mon, Nov 18th 2024 09:00 pm
Every start to the winter season, we promise ourselves that this year will be different - that you'll be ready for whatever blizzard Mother Nature sends us.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2024 12:15 pm
The Western New York Coalition for the Homeless' Code Blue collaborative has announced the start of this year's Code Blue initiative, and introduced its new lead agency: Sylvia's House Inc. (https://sylviashouse.org/).
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Fri, Nov 15th 2024 11:00 am
Wayne West lost the race for Grand Island Town Board on Election Day, but says he still wants to have a role in helping the community.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2024 07:00 am
The Rotary Club of Grand Island will honor six of its longstanding members during a special reception at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, in the Grand Island Library's meeting room. The event is free and open to the public.
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Wed, Nov 13th 2024 09:35 am
Empire State Development (ESD) announced the Graycliff Conservancy has broken ground on a new visitor center at the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Graycliff estate to complement the recently renovated historic home and surrounding property.
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Tue, Nov 12th 2024 07:55 pm
Dr. Edward (Ted) Rayhill of Grand Island passed away peacefully on Nov. 9, 2024, after reaching his 95th birthday.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2024 11:00 am
The Town Board adopted a preliminary 2025 budget at its Monday meeting, following a public hearing in which no members of the public spoke.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2024 11:00 am
On June 9, 1944, Islander Charles N. DeGlopper, 22, was killed in a ferocious firefight at a bridge over the Merderet River at the village of La Fière, in Normandy, France.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2024 11:00 am
Grand Island High School Principal Hillary Kretz-Harvey and assistant principals Jaime Peld and Adam Hernandez announced the Viking Values Students of the Month for October.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2024 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Nov. 8, 2024
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Thu, Nov 7th 2024 12:30 pm
Residents seeking to upgrade and/or make changes to their current pistol permit can now do so a bit more easily at new satellite office location in Depew, as well as a new application drop-off site for new permit applicant, according to Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns.
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Wed, Nov 6th 2024 09:25 am
GOP candidate Jose Garcia defeated his Democratic opponent, Wayne West, for the fifth seat on the Grand Island Town Board on Tuesday night.
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Tue, Nov 5th 2024 04:10 pm
In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns announced plans to illuminate Old County Hall green through Nov. 11 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort to support military veterans.
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Mon, Nov 4th 2024 04:40 pm
The Charles N. DeGlopper Post will hold a dinner event from 4-7 p.m. (or gone) on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 2121 Grand Island Blvd.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2024 11:45 am
The Buffalo and Erie County Food Policy Council has published the "Emergency Eats" cookbook. This fall, the FPC encouraged the public to submit simple recipes that can be made during emergencies, especially when power, resources and fresh food may be limited.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2024 11:00 am
It's not just a presidential election year. Political pundits say nothing thing less than America's future as a democracy is at stake on Nov. 5.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2024 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Nov. 1, 2024
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Thu, Oct 31st 2024 04:10 pm
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, is scheduled to conduct a geotechnical investigation on the Black Rock Lock from October through mid-December, causing an interruption to traffic through the lock.
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Thu, Oct 31st 2024 04:10 pm
YMCA Buffalo Niagara is proud to partner with FeedMore WNY this holiday season to combat hunger and food insecurity in the community.
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Thu, Oct 31st 2024 11:00 am
Halloween events and photos on Grand Island.
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