Mon, Jan 5th 2026 10:30 am
The Grand Island Lions, in conjunction with the Grand Island Central School District, KidSight USA and Lions S.E.E. program, will perform vision screenings in the public schools and St. Stephen's from Jan. 12-16. It's expected nearly 750 pre-K to second-grade children will be screened. They will be joined by a team of experienced screeners from other Lions Club chapters in the area.
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Tue, Dec 30th 2025 03:40 pm
Today, New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced he has sent a letter of resignation to New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, ending his tenure as a New York state senator effective Dec. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 08:00 am
Grand Island land that was once earmarked for an Amazon distribution center is now in the hands of the Seneca Nation, and the town is facing a lawsuit alleging its warehouse law violates the property rights of the land's donor, Acquest Development.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 07:55 am
The annual Grand Island Lions Christmas Party was held at the Buffalo Launch Club and was well attended by Lions and their significant others.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 07:55 am
Congratulations to the following winners of the 2025 Grand Island/Dispatch coloring contest:
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 07:00 am
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 07:00 am
Both Gabby and Sukhmani talked about how they chose to volunteer as docents with the Grand Island Historical Society.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 07:00 am
The Grand Island Neighbors Foundation was the grateful recipient of $1,500 from the Maguire Family of Dealerships, which helped advance our "Share Your Happiness" fundraising closer to our 2025 goal of $20,000!
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Tue, Dec 23rd 2025 08:10 pm
Erie County Commissioner of Health Dr. Gale Burstein recently received the Outstanding Service Award at the Medical Society of the County of Erie's (MSCE) annual gala.
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Mon, Dec 22nd 2025 08:00 am
Northwest Bank recently presented a $500 donation to the Neighbors Foundation in support of the "Share Your Happiness" campaign. This contribution helps move the Neighbors Foundation closer to its $20,000 holiday fundraising goal, providing critical support for Grand Island neighbors through January and beyond.
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Sat, Dec 20th 2025 12:40 pm
The Seneca Nation is returning more than 200 acres of its ancestral homelands to Nation ownership, thanks to a donation agreement with a local developer.
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Fri, Dec 19th 2025 10:25 am
The SUNY Erie Board of Trustees voted to approve a new FFECC contract, ending multi-year discussions with an agreement that covers 289 full-time and 100 part-time SUNY Erie employees.
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Fri, Dec 19th 2025 08:05 am
Occasions by Osteria has a historic heritage and a promising future, according to those who've sought a banquet and catering facility for Grand Island.
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Fri, Dec 19th 2025 07:55 am
Grand Island High School students and staff ran into the chilly waters of Lake Erie on a cold and windy Dec. 5 to raise money for a worthy cause.
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Fri, Dec 19th 2025 07:55 am
The world, Rabbi Mendel Gurary said, is full of darkness. Speaking at the gazebo in the Grand Island Town Commons on Dec. 16 as part of a local Chanukah celebration, Gurary, who organized the event with Rabbi Yosef Chartonow of Chabad of Buffalo, said, "The message of Chanukah is the message of light. There's a lot of darkness in the world, especially this year. We know what happened in Sydney."
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Fri, Dec 19th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Dec. 19, 2025
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Wed, Dec 17th 2025 08:55 pm
The Grand Island Town Board, at its Monday meeting, voted 3-2 to rezone a parcel of land for the Golfview mixed-use housing project at Whitehaven and East River roads.
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Tue, Dec 16th 2025 05:45 pm
The Town of Grand Island forum with Erie County central dispatch and the Grand Island Fire Co. has been postponed. It had been scheduled for 6 p.m. today, Dec. 16, at the Golden Age Center.
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Tue, Dec 16th 2025 10:55 am
The Erie County Department of Health has scheduled monthly Narcan trainings for 2026. These free, virtual classes teach participants how and when to use Narcan to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and the history of the opioid epidemic, while increasing participants' understanding of substance use and substance use disorder.
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Mon, Dec 15th 2025 12:50 pm
Erie County will host its first free rabies vaccine clinic in 2026, inviting pet owners to take advantage of this public health service to protect dogs, cats and ferrets from this fatal disease.
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Fri, Dec 12th 2025 03:30 pm
As Erie County clerk, responsible for overseeing auto bureau operations, it is time to remind everyone this holiday season to not drink and drive or ride with anyone who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you have had too much to drink - for everyone's sake - please do not get behind the wheel of your car.
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Fri, Dec 12th 2025 08:00 am
Highway Superintendent Dick Crawford is on the road to retirement after steering his department for eight years.
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Fri, Dec 12th 2025 07:55 am
To the residents of Grand Island: I have set up a "town forum" meeting concerning the Grand Island Fire CO. dispatch issue. It will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Golden Age Center, 3278 Whitehaven Road.
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Fri, Dec 12th 2025 07:50 am
This year's Light Up the Boulevard event, held Dec. 6 at the Grand Island Town Hall parking lot, was "the best ever," said Eric Fiebelkorn, president of the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce. "We had the warmest tent we'd ever had, and probably the most people. It was really great.
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Fri, Dec 12th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Dec. 12, 2025
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Mon, Dec 8th 2025 02:40 pm
Henry Lobl of Grand Island, formerly of Long Island, died Nov. 16, 2025.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 03:10 pm
As 2026 approaches, Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns is urging motorists to prepare for significant and far-reaching changes to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles driver point system. These reforms, adopted in late 2024, are designed to more quickly identify high-risk motorists and improve road safety across New York.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 08:05 am
Santa has a date to visit Grand Island from 3-6 p.m. this Saturday during the "Light Up the Boulevard" and parade festival.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 08:00 am
The planned Golfview subdivision at Whitehaven and East River roads was still a hot topic at Monday's Town Board meeting, even though the board tabled a vote on a recently proposed revision.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 07:00 am
Join BelleIsle Entertainment and the Parish Players' production of "Joseph and Mary," the all-original rock/pop musical telling through song the story of the first Christmas night.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 07:00 am
The Grand Island Rotary Club is stepping forward in a big way this holiday season to support the Neighbors Foundation's annual "Share Your Happiness" campaign. The club will match all donations - dollar for dollar - up to $4,000. This match is made possible, in part, through a $2,000 district grant awarded by Rotary International, allowing the local club to expand its giving and deepen its impact on the community.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 06:50 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Dec. 5, 2025
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Thu, Dec 4th 2025 07:00 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced there will be four lifeguard exams scheduled in the Niagara Region for the 2025 season. Testing is required for anyone wishing to work as a lifeguard at any New York state park.
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Mon, Dec 1st 2025 06:50 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz commended the majority caucus of the Erie County Legislature for offering a prudent amendment package to the 2026 Proposed Erie County budget as part of their charter-mandated review.
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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 08:00 am
Jenny Benz, co-owner of Dick & Jenny's, 1270 Baseline Road, with her husband Dick, described Small Business Saturday as "lots of fun."
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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 08:00 am
Many Western New York kids had their first-ever visit with Santa at Kelly's Country Store, 3121 Grand Island Blvd.
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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 07:55 am
BelleIsle Entertainment and The Parish Players are presenting "Joseph and Mary" at the Grand Island Cultural Center (formerly the old St. Stephen's Church), 2106 Baseline Road, at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7; 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Dec. 11-12; and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. Proceeds will benefit the renovation of the new Grand Island Cultural Center.
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Thu, Nov 27th 2025 08:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Nov. 28, 2025
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 08:15 pm
On Wednesday, Nov. 19, the Erie County Department of Health, Buffalo Center for Health Equity and Buffalo Toronto Public Media presented a powerful and timely community forum: "Understanding Autism."
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 11:05 am
The Grand Island Fire Co. shared this message on Sunday, regarding a vehicle fire on the I-190 northbound:
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