Sat, Jun 15th 2024 07:00 am
On Saturday, June 8, a team of volunteers, headed by Grand Island residents, worked to make a 4-year-old's dream bedroom a reality!
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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 12:00 pm
Preservation Buffalo Niagara (PBN) is proud to announce the launch of the "Save Our Sacred Sites" initiative (SOSS) aimed at funding and submitting local landmark applications for churches within the City of Buffalo that are at risk of closure by the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2024 09:05 pm
Cardinal O'Hara High School celebrated its 60th commencement exercises May 31 in the school's performing arts center.
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Wed, Jun 12th 2024 06:00 pm
Erie County, in partnership with the Greater Buffalo Cultural Alliance (GBCA), has begun the development of a cultural plan intended to provide a framework for local and external entities to work together to incorporate a vibrant arts and culture sector into the everyday fabric of our community to raise the region's profile.
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Tue, Jun 11th 2024 04:15 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz joined President and CEO of the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park Paul J. Marzello Sr. at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park to donate flags for the park's use during upcoming Flag Day observations.
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Mon, Jun 10th 2024 04:10 pm
Geographical barriers that hindered the older adult community in Erie County from socialization are being erased with the unveiling of new interactive technology in Erie County senior centers designed to foster connection, fun, and mental stimulation for older adults.
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Mon, Jun 10th 2024 02:15 pm
Erie County Mental Health Emergency Disaster Response/Disaster Coordinator Sarah Bonk, LMSW, is part of a small group of leaders from around the country invited to be at the White House in Washington, D.C., this week to engage in dialogue around trauma-informed approaches to disaster recovery.
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Mon, Jun 10th 2024 01:55 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns will again honor veterans who have been bestowed the Purple Heart by adding their name to the William J. Donovan Purple Heart Recipients Book of Merit. Kearns is encouraging veterans who were awarded the Purple Heart or their surviving family members to submit their request to his office by Aug. 1 in order to be added to the 2024 edition and be part of this year's ceremony.
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Sat, Jun 8th 2024 10:00 am
School resumed Thursday at Sidway Elementary School for 31 pre-kindergarten students, who lost their school as the result of Saturday's devastating fire at KinderKiddz Learning Center.
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Sat, Jun 8th 2024 09:55 am
Russell J. Salvatore has donated more than $12 million to local charities, organizations and causes in Western New York throughout his long and distinguished career as a preeminent restaurateur. Of all those donations and dollars, none mean as much to him as his involvement with the Miracle League of WNY.
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Sat, Jun 8th 2024 09:55 am
Six World War II veterans, who served in the United States Army, Army Air Corps, Marine Corps and Navy, and ranging in age from 94 to 103, were honored Wednesday morning at the Made in America Store in Elma - one day before the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
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Sat, Jun 8th 2024 09:55 am
Sunday's Relay For Life, held at Town Commons, featured rain, activities for children and adults, free meals for cancer survivors, live music, and more.
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Sat, Jun 8th 2024 09:45 am
Sally M. Waterson (nee Crage), of Buffalo and Grand Island, died May 31, 2024.
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Fri, Jun 7th 2024 07:00 am
We are thrilled to announce the union of Jenna VeRost and Douglas Yockey, who exchanged vows on June 1. A relationship that started in 2016 as high school sweethearts now blossomed into a lifelong commitment in marriage.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 08:25 pm
The Paolucci cousins visit for a tour of Huth Road School. Pictured are Domenic, Cora, Kamryn, Kylie and Rocco.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 05:50 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz joined Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Director John Spears, Assistant Deputy Director of Buffalo Libraries Samantha Purpora, and Teen Services Librarian Taylor Harding, along with library staff at the Central Library in downtown Buffalo, to cut a ribbon to open the new Teen Space @ Central Library, located on the library's first floor.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 05:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced construction has begun on a $9.9 million project to rehabilitate three key bridges in Erie County, including the structures that carry Fillmore Avenue and Grider Street over state Route 33 - also known as the Kensington Expressway - in the City of Buffalo.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 04:45 pm
Today, the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens announced a new brand to refresh its identity and align with the current and ongoing renovation and future expansion projects.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 04:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Police will target speeding and aggressive drivers during a special weeklong traffic enforcement initiative. This year's "Speed Week" enforcement crackdown starts Monday, June 3, and runs through Sunday, June 9.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 08:50 am
The afternoon of June 1, Grand Island Fire Co. firefighters received notification of a heat detector set off at 2710 Grand Island Blvd., at 12:47 p.m. Several Grand lsland units responded within minutes, initially reporting nothing showing upon arrival.
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Sat, Jun 1st 2024 01:55 pm
The Father's Day lawnmower race is a Grand Island tradition that began nearly 50 years ago with a boast between two West River Parkway residents over whose lawnmower was the fastest.
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Sat, Jun 1st 2024 01:55 pm
Relay For Life's "Carnival of Hope" is scheduled for Sunday at Town Commons. It will feature entertainment, a basket raffle, a luminaria ceremony to honor cancer survivors and to remember those no longer with us, as well as much more.
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Fri, May 31st 2024 09:10 am
The Erie County Department of Health's office of health equity (ECOHE) has released its 2023 annual report, which highlights the office's initiatives and documents the results of its community survey and focus groups.
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Fri, May 31st 2024 09:10 am
The Erie County Department of Senior Services (ECDSS), in collaboration with the Center for Elder Law & Justice (CELJ), announced the return of the annual Elder Law Day event on Wednesday, June 5, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott on Millersport Highway in Amherst.
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Fri, May 31st 2024 09:10 am
Family Promise of WNY, a family homeless shelter, will recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals, businesses, partners and leaders in the community at its third annual "Celebration of Service" awards reception scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Tewksbury Lodge, 249 Ohio St., Buffalo.
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Wed, May 29th 2024 07:10 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 22-year-old Jamin Haygood, also known as "Scrap," of Buffalo, was sentenced this morning before State Supreme Court Justice M. William Boller to 12 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. He was sentenced today as a second violent felony offender.
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Wed, May 29th 2024 07:00 am
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum and Beau Fleuve Music & Arts have once again partnered to offer another highly anticipated and recording-breaking "Day of Play" for youth in the community from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday, July 14.
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Sat, May 25th 2024 11:25 am
Grand Island has a new plan to protect, preserve and responsibly develop its Niagara River waterfront and shoreline.
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Sat, May 25th 2024 11:20 am
Island voters approved the Grand Island Central School District's 2024-25 budget by the vote of 772-445 during a vote at the high school on Tuesday. Voters also approved a proposition authorizing the purchase of three buses to transport students and two vehicles for buildings and grounds by the vote of 763-453.
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Sat, May 25th 2024 11:10 am
The Town of Grand Island, VFW Post 9249 Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial Post, American Legion NY Post 1346 and Grand Island High School wind ensemble will honor the men and women who made the supreme sacrifice for our country while in military service. They are remembered each and every day and will be honored on Memorial Day.
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Sat, May 25th 2024 11:10 am
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Thu, May 23rd 2024 07:50 pm
Today, the Erie County Legislature recognized the dozens of young people who age out of our foster care system each year, and the work of Fostering Greatness Inc. and Partnership for the Public Good to raise awareness of the needs, challenges, and triumphs of foster care alumni.
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Thu, May 23rd 2024 05:55 pm
Motorists on Grand Island can shout, "Hurray!" The New York State Thruway bridge over Beaver Island Parkway is finally open.
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Tue, May 21st 2024 05:10 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 24-year-old Michael A. Atkinson of Town of Tonawanda was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge Suzanne Maxwell Barnes to seven years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.
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Tue, May 21st 2024 02:25 pm
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announced 61 Western New York organizations received nearly $1 million in grant awards from endowment funds created to carry on the legacy of Ralph C. Wilson Jr.
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Mon, May 20th 2024 04:05 pm
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper (BNW) was joined by Buffalo Common Council Member Mitch Nowakowski on Monday to recognize the opening of the Western New York water season, while announcing a major expansion of BNW's geographic jurisdiction in its 35th anniversary year.
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Mon, May 20th 2024 03:05 pm
Rain or shine, day or night, even during a solar eclipse, emergency medical services (EMS) personnel and volunteers stand ready to provide lifesaving care.
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Mon, May 20th 2024 12:50 pm
Gold Award Girl Scouts are change-makers. They are changing the world, changing their lives, and earning the most prestigious award in Girl Scouting.
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Mon, May 20th 2024 07:00 am
The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network, headquartered in Buffalo, is marking its 25-year anniversary with a celebration Aug. 24 at the Niagara Falls Convention Center.
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Sat, May 18th 2024 07:00 am
Candidates for the Grand Island Board of Education discussed their personal motivations to serve as trustees, as well as challenges they believe the school district faces, at a candidates' forum held May 8. Four candidates are running for three open seats: Roger Broeker, Jennifer Chin, Danielle Bruno and Joy LaMarca. Both Bruno and LaMarca are incumbents. Trustee Glenn Bobeck is not running for reelection.
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