Thu, Jun 26th 2025 12:25 pm
The Buffalo Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of Cedrick, a male North American river otter who joins us through a breeding recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP).
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Wed, Jun 25th 2025 05:45 am
Edward Lilly and Tamara Burns are the top Republican vote-getters in the Town of Lewiston, per unofficial Primary Election results from the Niagara County Board of Elections.
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Mon, Jun 23rd 2025 01:15 pm
Heat and humidity are hallmarks of summertime in Upstate New York. As the temperatures rise, staying cool means being comfortable and healthy. National Grid is offering summertime energy efficiency tips and payment options to help our customers stay safe and save money on their bills.
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Mon, Jun 23rd 2025 07:00 am
Six large-scale battle reenactments, acres of 18th century artisans and merchants, and numerous living history demonstrations will highlight the 45th annual French and Indian War Encampment at Old Fort Niagara set for July 4-6.
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Fri, Jun 20th 2025 11:00 am
Staley Road residents expressed frustration and concern at Monday's Town Board meeting over a lack of progress after four years of advocating for increased safety measures on their road.
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Fri, Jun 20th 2025 10:55 am
Monday's Town Board meeting brought out points of contention between the Grand Island Fire Co. and one of its former leaders, as well as critical comments from another of the company's longtime volunteer firefighters.
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Fri, Jun 20th 2025 10:55 am
The Town of Niagara's Gary Guiliani Park, also known as Colonial Village Park, was sold for $30,000 to David Gaines, a lifetime resident of the town.
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Fri, Jun 20th 2025 07:20 am
Last Friday, for the first time in more than 20 years, the general public walked through the front doors of the historic Frontier House in Lewiston. The building's first-floor tenant, Fairbanks restaurant, hosted a soft opening for those who helped its proprietors, Daniel Hagen and Jake Strawser, craft their second restaurant. They also operate Billy Club in Buffalo.
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Thu, Jun 19th 2025 10:30 am
Tops Friendly Markets is pleased to begin its annual campaign for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH). The initiative is now underway at all participating Tops Friendly Markets locations and will run through Saturday, July 5.
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Thu, Jun 19th 2025 10:30 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced nearly 3 million New Yorkers will receive $2.2 billion in tax relief this summer and fall through New York's School Tax Relief (STAR) program.
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Tue, Jun 17th 2025 07:00 pm
The celebration continues for Buffalo's lacrosse champions! Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino will host the world champion Buffalo Bandits and the coveted National Lacrosse League (NLL) Cup for a special event at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 19. The celebration will take place outside of the casino's main entrance.
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Mon, Jun 16th 2025 08:00 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation cut the ribbon on several upgrades at Joseph Davis State Park in Lewiston, including a new, 1-mile multiuse trail and a new inclusive playground.
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Mon, Jun 16th 2025 10:00 am
Multi-Platinum Maryland quartet All Time Low - Alex Gaskarth, Jack Barakat, Rian Dawson and Zack Merrick - known for their anthemic, inimitable sound and fiercely loyal fanbase, embark on a bold new era with the release of "SUCKERPUNCH," out now via their own imprint, Basement Noise Records, in partnership with Photo Finish Records/Virgin Music Group.
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Mon, Jun 16th 2025 07:00 am
"Welcome Summer" at the annual Lewiston GardenFest, set for Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22. Presented by the Lewiston Garden Club, the festival includes approximately 90 vendors selling flowers, plants, and handcrafted garden essentials, along with a garden walk, speakers, a container garden contest, and more throughout the weekend.
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Fri, Jun 13th 2025 11:00 am
Plans are shaping for the return of a summertime favorite up in Youngstown.
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Fri, Jun 13th 2025 10:55 am
This is a busy time of year for the Lewiston Beautification team. You may have seen them planting colorful gardens on Center Street, the waterfront, the Peace Garden, Hennepin Park and the Red Brick School to name a few locations benefitting from members' hard work and green thumbs. They are easy to spot wearing navy blue T-shirts with "Beautification Volunteer" written across the back in white letters.
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Fri, Jun 13th 2025 10:55 am
As Rite Aid Corp. prepares to close its remaining units as part of ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, the Grand Island store, at 2325 Grand Island Blvd., is one of those that is likely targeted for closing.
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Fri, Jun 13th 2025 10:55 am
Called an "animal complex" rather than "animal shelter" - or "dog pound" - Paws Inn the Falls is about staying positive in its role of housing stray animals and finding them good homes.
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Fri, Jun 13th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for June 13, 2025
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Fri, Jun 13th 2025 07:00 am
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Old Fort Niagara announced plans to construct a replica 18th century Native American dwelling to serve as a Native American Education Center. The site will vividly represent the living conditions for Native Americans at the fort during the Revolution, and serve as a focal point for the Native living history programming.
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Thu, Jun 12th 2025 09:45 pm
Production wrapped this week on "Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story," the Hallmark "Countdown to Christmas" movie shot in and centered on Buffalo. Though the film crew was only in town for about two months - first at the holidays and then again the past few weeks - Western New York left a lasting impression.
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Thu, Jun 12th 2025 11:35 am
The spotlight was shining on our local fishery, even if the sun was not during a flood of media visits in the past month.
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Thu, Jun 12th 2025 11:15 am
Michael Phillips, the superintendent of our jail management division, recently told county legislators that, if he accomplishes just one thing while overseeing our correctional facilities, he hopes to improve working conditions for our staff.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2025 03:15 pm
The West Herr Riviera Theatre and Latshaw Productions proudly present Bachman-Turner Overdrive, performing live at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3.
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Wed, Jun 11th 2025 03:10 pm
David Byrne is proud to announce "Who Is the Sky?" It's his first new album since 2018's acclaimed and award-winning "American Utopia," which will be released Sept. 5 by Matador Records.
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Mon, Jun 9th 2025 02:35 pm
From May 20-24, Destination Niagara USA once again hosted outdoor adventure enthusiast and television host Misty Wells, who filmed a new episode of her nationally televised series, "Let's Take It Outside."
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Sat, Jun 7th 2025 02:05 pm
Two national music acts descended upon Lewiston on Friday, officially starting the 2025 summer concert season.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 11:00 am
Four times in the past three years, Lumberjack's Waterfront Patio Grill has claimed a crown in Niagara Frontier Publications' "Savory Summer" food competitions. The North Tonawanda eatery twice took the title of WNY's Best Summer Dining Spot, while also earning Best Hamburger and Best Fries.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 11:00 am
Much of the public comment at Monday's Town Board meeting centered on safety concerns for bicyclists, pedestrians and motorists on both the roads and bike paths on Grand Island.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 11:00 am
Grand Island residents and businesses had one last day - May 28 - to make their case for adjustments to their property reassessments.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for June 6, 2025
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Thu, Jun 5th 2025 12:20 pm
Information for safe, legal and environmentally friendly boating on New York state waters in 2025 is now available from NY Sea Grant at www.nyseagrant.org/safeboating. NYSG has updated resources and links on the website to help novice and experienced boaters.
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Wed, Jun 4th 2025 05:00 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens' new "Butterfly Experience" opens this weekend and will be open daily from June 7 to Aug. 3. Hundreds of live butterflies have taken flight in their newly renovated tropical orchard. The live butterfly exhibit will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at buffalogardens.com.
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Wed, Jun 4th 2025 05:00 pm
Niagara Falls Juneteenth weekend celebrations will kick off on Saturday, June 14, with a parade and community art and cultural festival hosted by the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center and organized by the Juneteenth committee and the Niagara Storm Youth Organization.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 11:00 am
The greatest rivalry in sports returns to the ice this winter as the U.S. Women's National Team will face the Canadian Women's National Team as part of the four-game 2025 Rivalry Series, Presented by Discover.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 10:55 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the launch of a nation-leading $100 million freshwater fish hatchery modernization plan.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 10:55 am
The cities of Tonawanda and North Tonawanda are proud to announce a season-long celebration of the bicentennial of the Erie Canal, which first opened Oct. 26, 1825. As the western gateway to the Erie Canal and home to the renowned Gateway Harbor Park, our communities are coming together to commemorate this historic milestone with a series of exciting events from June through October.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 10:55 am
Read to Succeed Buffalo (RTSB) is expanding its AARP Foundation Experience Corps Program to serve students in first and second grade in Niagara Falls City Schools. Since 2016, RTSB has been recruiting and training older adult volunteers as literacy tutor/mentors for students, pre-K-third Grade, in the Buffalo Public Schools.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 04:00 pm
At its regular meeting on Thursday, the Lewiston Town Board, as lead agency, moved to approve a negative declaration and concept plan for the 5/4 President's Park planned unit development on Washington Drive. The project was proposed by developer Joe Giusiana.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 11:00 am
The Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market is making a case to join death and taxes in the circle of certitude.
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