Mon, Nov 24th 2025 10:45 am
Western New York's biggest winter tradition is back - and bigger than ever - as thousands of brave plungers will rush into the icy waters of Lake Erie for the annual Buffalo Polar Plunge. The signature fundraiser benefits local Athletes of Special Olympics New York.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 10:45 am
The Erie County Department of Health is pleased to announce that 16 students have completed the inaugural paramedic academy course, a rigorous 10-month program that recently earned New York state and CoAEMSP letter of review accreditation.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 10:10 am
Erie County Executive Mark today joined Deputy County Executive Lisa Chimera, General Manager of the Buffalo Convention Center Jeff Calkins, Chairwoman of the 'Art in Public Places Initiative' Alexa Wajed, and local artist Andrea Wenglowskyi at the Buffalo Convention Center on Thursday to officially unveil a new public art collection created under the Public Art Act.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 08:50 am
Two Timberberlink Drive residents spoke out in favor of a buffer zone between their homes and the planned Golfview subdivision. The project is a mixed-use housing development at Whitehaven and East River roads.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 08:30 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Nov. 21, 2025
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Mon, Nov 17th 2025 04:30 pm
As the 2025-26 flu season begins, the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) is urging all residents ages 6 months and older to get their annual flu vaccine.
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Mon, Nov 17th 2025 04:30 pm
Every start to the winter season, we make the same promise, "This year will be different." This year, we'll be ready for whatever blizzard Mother Nature sends our way.
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Mon, Nov 17th 2025 04:30 pm
The Western New York Coalition for the Homeless' Code Blue Collaborative recently announced the start of this year's Code Blue initiative, and introduced a new lead agency, The Buffalo City Mission.
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Mon, Nov 17th 2025 01:35 pm
On Friday, the New York State Department of Transportation issued a statement from Region 5 Director Eric Meka pertaining to Interstate 190 over Niagara Falls Boulevard (State Route 62) in the City of Niagara Falls.
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Sun, Nov 16th 2025 12:30 pm
The Grand Island Vikings met the Williamsville South Billies on Nov. 5 at Clarence High School. Here's what went down:
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 08:45 am
The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights is celebrating its 21st season. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15. Western New York's largest holiday light show returns filled with updated experiences, from new light displays and entertainment to hands-on workshops, expanded food offerings and a special hometown pride exhibit with many ways to give back to the community.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 07:55 am
Grand Island's "Hometown Heroes" military banner program is drawing praise and pride in its first year.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 07:00 am
As veterans and members of their families, led by a bagpiper, walked through school hallways, starting at the Veronica Connor Middle School library and ending at the Grand Viking Theater in the morning of Nov. 10, students and staff applauded and waved small flags.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 07:00 am
The Grand Island Lions are proud to present their new eyeglass and hearing aid collection receptacle in the Town Hall. Lions Dick Crawford and Tom Witkowski are shown depositing used items generously donated by citizens who know that, where there's a need, there's a Lion.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 07:00 am
As the holiday season approaches, the Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island is preparing for its annual holiday food distribution - an effort that brightens the holidays for over 200 local individuals and families each year. Through the generosity of Grand Island residents, the Neighbors Foundation provides nonperishable food and gift cards to those facing hardship during this special time of year.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 07:00 am
At exactly 11 a.m., on a windy and snowy Nov. 11, a small group gathered at the Veterans Park Memorial Wall in Veterans Park, 1717 Bedell Road, to remember the service offered by veterans.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 07:00 am
The "Elementary Turkey Trot," held at Grand Island High School's track on Nov. 8, featured running races and a basket raffle, among other activities. Visitors to the event included a Viking and a few turkeys.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 06:55 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Nov. 14, 2025
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Thu, Nov 13th 2025 01:35 pm
Highmark has announced the launch of "(un)Hungry," an annual community movement to address food insecurity during the holidays. With planning that began more than a year ago, the campaign represents a continuation of Highmark's deep and long-standing commitment to improving food insecurity across Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia and New York.
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Wed, Nov 12th 2025 09:10 am
This Thanksgiving, Tops Friendly Markets is once again leading the way in value - helping families celebrate the holiday with more joy, more flavor, and less stress. Tops is holding the line on turkey prices, at just 48 cents per pound - the same low price as last year - ensuring the centerpiece of the meal stays affordable for every family.
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Tue, Nov 11th 2025 03:55 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns announced the clerk's auto bureau division has partnered with the Build Promise/Amy's Place of Hope Community Access Center to bring its mobile DMV to residents and clients in need of state-issued identification.
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Mon, Nov 10th 2025 04:15 pm
The state of New York has informed the Erie County Department of Social Services (ECDSS) this morning that the issuance of SNAP EBT benefits began Sunday, and will continue through next Monday, with 96% of SNAP households in Erie County receiving 100% of their authorized benefits.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 09:55 am
Erie County is supporting veterans and raising awareness of the supports and services available to them by participating in Operation Green Light again in 2025.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 08:00 am
Next week, Islanders will start seeing orange ribbons around town as a sign of saying "No" to gender-based violence.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 07:05 am
The Grand Island Town Board adopted its 2026 budget at the regular Monday night meeting. The spending plan was approved 3-1, with Council member Dan Kilmer casting the dissenting vote.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 07:00 am
Western New York has the Ellicott Square Building, Ellicottville and Ellicott Creek. Despite that, very few people know much about Joseph Ellicott.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 07:00 am
The following is a list of submitted events recognizing Veterans Day:
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 06:55 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Nov. 7, 2025
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Thu, Nov 6th 2025 08:00 am
Veterans Day is observed each year on Nov. 11, marking the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" of 1918 - the moment that signaled the end of World War I. On this day, we pause to honor all the men and women who have worn the uniform of the U.S. Armed Forces and answered the call to defend our nation. America's rise to greatness was built on their service, and their stories remain woven into the fabric of our history.
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Wed, Nov 5th 2025 07:30 am
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan, Democratic nominee for mayor of Buffalo, declared victory Tuesday night, following a landslide election in which he earned nearly 72% of the vote, winning the three-way race by a decisive 49-point margin. It marks the largest victory in a contested Buffalo mayoral election since 1993.
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Wed, Nov 5th 2025 07:15 am
Rhonda Diehl and Jose Garcia, on Tuesday, emerged as winners from a field of four candidates in a tight race for two seats on the Grand Island Town Board. The townwide referendum on a community center went down to defeat by nearly a 2-1 margin in the general election.
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Tue, Nov 4th 2025 01:50 pm
The Town of Grand Island cordially invites veterans, family members and friends to attend the Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Veterans Park Memorial Wall in Veterans Park, 1717 Bedell Road.
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Tue, Nov 4th 2025 01:35 pm
The Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry is wrapping up a lengthy list of 2025 capital projects across the system, with improvements of all types completed or substantially done.
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Mon, Nov 3rd 2025 01:50 pm
The New York State Library, part of the New York State Education Department, has awarded Read to Succeed (RTS) a $49,000 grant to support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age 5.
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Fri, Oct 31st 2025 07:00 am
There was considerable support voiced for a Grand Island community center during an information meeting Monday night at the Golden Age Center.
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Fri, Oct 31st 2025 07:00 am
Joe Gnacinski is a standout employee at John's Pizza & Subs, 2131 Grand Island Blvd. - and, he has been working there for 25 years. It's a milestone he and his employers are proud of.
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Fri, Oct 31st 2025 07:00 am
Grand Island's history and natural beauty were the themes that local artists focused on when decorating two traffic boxes in the center of town.
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Fri, Oct 31st 2025 06:55 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Oct. 31, 2025
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 07:35 pm
Grand Islanders have nine elective offices and two proposals on the ballot for Election Day, this Tuesday, Nov. 4.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 07:20 pm
In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns announced that Old County Hall will be illuminated green from Nov. 4-11 as part of "Operation Green Light for Veterans," a nationwide initiative to honor and support military veterans.
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