Thu, Jan 9th 2025 07:00 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Haseley as its new president, following a thorough and deliberative search process. The Chamber's executive committee selected Haseley based on her extensive background and experience, which align closely with the Chamber's current needs and strategic goals.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2025 07:20 pm
"Welcome to Moe's!" will soon be heard in Niagara Falls, New York when Moe's Southwest Grill opens its doors at 7721 Niagara Falls Blvd., at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2025 07:15 pm
Officials and volunteers gathered Wednesday to launch Appeal 2025 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the "Fund for the Faith," with a goal of raising $8.5 million by June 30.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2025 10:20 am
Shea's Performing Arts Center celebrated a successful three-week engagement of "Disney's The Lion King" at Shea's Buffalo Theatre, which closed Sunday. The widely attended run of 24 performances left a meaningful impact on local businesses, the Buffalo theater district, and the greater community.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2025 10:00 am
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to keep track of gift cards received during the holidays.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2025 05:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul, on Monday, urged New Yorkers to take precautions as extreme cold temperatures and gusty winds this week will bring an increased risk of frostbite and hypothermia.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2025 09:45 am
As the Buffalo Bills gear up for the playoffs, M&T Bank is giving away 25,000 limited-edition "Billieve Together" banners at M&T branches across the Buffalo and Rochester regions.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2025 09:25 am
Colder weather means that people are spending time indoors together - perfect conditions for respiratory illnesses like influenza, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), pertussis (whooping cough) and COVID-19 to spread within households, schools and workplaces.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 05:30 pm
Gusty winds and cold weather are expected this weekend. AAA is preparing for an increase in call volume, especially for dead batteries, as temperatures fall. Motorists who need assistance should request road service via the free AAA mobile app or AAA.com to avoid waiting on hold amid high call volume over the telephone.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 10:40 am
The Aquarium of Niagara is thrilled to announce two tiny new residents - the first spotted turtle hatchlings in its history.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that more than 2,800 lane miles of state and local highways were improved and more than 3,100 bridges were replaced, rehabilitated or improved during 2024, a sign of the continuing progress New York state is making in modernizing its vital transportation infrastructure.
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Tue, Dec 31st 2024 07:00 am
As the year comes to a close, many people start to consider their New Year's resolutions for 2025. While it's common to commit to a new physical fitness regime starting in January, the Alzheimer's Association encourages you to also consider the health of the most important part of your body: your brain.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 05:00 pm
Niagara County Legislator Christopher McKimmie proudly presented a check for $3,200 to Charles Fink, president of the Niagara Falls Junior Football Club (NFJFC) and a retired Niagara Falls Police lieutenant.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 07:00 am
Christmas this year may or may not feature a snowfall. As for the holiday spirit, Grand Island has been showing it for most of the month.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 07:00 am
After the rush of the holiday season has largely ended, and the excess of the season starts to weigh on celebrants' minds, it is customary for many people to start thinking about the changes they want to implement in the new year.
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Sat, Dec 28th 2024 10:30 am
DiMino's Tops Lewiston, and Tops on Grand Island, recently welcomed this year's Christmas coloring contest winners to the respective supermarkets. Prizes were presented to first-, second-, third- and fourth-place winners in the ages 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12 categories.
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Sat, Dec 28th 2024 10:25 am
Tops Friendly Markets recently announced that, during the month of January, it is once again offering schools the chance to earn double the rewards as part of its "Tops in Education" program (TIE). Participants enrolled in the program will now be able to earn up to 10% for their school(s) during the entire month of January!
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Sat, Dec 28th 2024 10:20 am
Two musicians recently visited Kenmore Mercy's intensive care unit to play soothing music for patients. It is part of an ICU nurse's music therapy research project on how music benefits critically ill patients.
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Mon, Dec 23rd 2024 07:00 am
The spirit of giving for the holidays was on display among team members at Ghada Have It! Mediterranean Home Cooking in Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Dec 23rd 2024 06:55 am
The holiday season is filled with activities and steeped in tradition. The magic does not end when Thanksgiving, Christmas or Hanukkah have come and gone. While people mark off the days until they can count down the hours on New Year's Eve, another event between Christmas Day and Dec. 31 merits attention, as well.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 11:10 am
Niagara Town Board officials took two separate votes aimed at making their town more attractive during Tuesday's regular meeting.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 11:10 am
It has been a particularly good first year! We have all had a learning curve at the town, getting used to some new and different ways of doing things, but everyone has adapted well and, together, we have worked out many issues, celebrated successes, learned new things, made a few mistakes, and had our up and down days.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 11:05 am
As the year draws to a close, residents, businesses and local governments alike turn their attention to finalizing priorities and setting the stage for the year ahead. In Erie County, this process takes on added significance as leaders navigate the 2025 budget process, focusing on fiscal responsibility, service delivery, and investments to strengthen the region's future.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 07:00 am
Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Temple by the Maccabees in 165 BC after its desecration by the Syrians.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 07:00 am
Everyone wants their gifts to be well-received. For those giving presents to children, they want to see kids' faces light up with excitement when they find a spectacular present underneath all that wrapping paper.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Dec. 20-27, 2024
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 06:55 am
The end of a calendar year is a time of celebration. From Halloween to New Year's Day, people attend an array of parties, dinners and other gatherings. Although alcohol is not a vital component of these occasions, quite frequently adult beverages are part of the equation. And when everyone is toasting for one reason or another, it can be easy for people to lose track of their alcohol consumption.
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Thu, Dec 19th 2024 06:25 pm
Village of Lewiston residences with galvanized water lines will need to be upgraded before being sold, as trustees on Monday approved a new local law prompted by the federal government.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:10 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is proud to announce it has signed a training affiliation agreement with the 914th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, based at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, to enhance clinical training opportunities for the squadron's flight nurses and medical technicians.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:00 am
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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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 07:00 am
New York Attorney General Letitia James recently issued a consumer alert, warning New Yorkers about the rise of package theft and providing tips to protect consumers from porch pirates (or those who steal packages from people's homes). Package theft increases during the holiday season. James encourages all New Yorkers to take steps to protect their deliveries and report instances of theft to local law enforcement.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2024 11:00 am
Grand Island Historical Society's open house from Dec. 6-8 featured a museum decorated for the Christmas season with a plethora of ornaments on Christmas trees, as well as refreshments and tours of River Lea, the society's museum located in Beaver Island State Park.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2024 10:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to expand New York's food donation and food scraps recycling program, which provides high-quality food to low-income New Yorkers.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2024 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Dec. 13, 2024
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Thu, Dec 12th 2024 07:55 pm
Over the past week Niagara Gospel Mission has launched a new Code Blue program.
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Thu, Dec 12th 2024 10:45 am
A mix of wintry weather is impacting the Buffalo region and North Country. AAA is experiencing high call volume. With many areas issuing driving bans, AAA is reminding the public to obey those rules, which are put in place for safety reasons.
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Mon, Dec 9th 2024 10:20 am
The Lewiston Christmas Walk weekend concluded Sunday night with the Lewiston Lights Parade down Center Street. This festive capper, organized by the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce, featured first responders, local businesses, dance and marching units, and, of course, Santa Claus.
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Sat, Dec 7th 2024 03:35 pm
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce welcomed Santa Claus to town on Saturday, making him the chief guest, wish-taker and star of the annual Christmas Walk weekend.
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Sat, Dec 7th 2024 03:05 pm
The Lewiston Council on the Arts and Lewiston Beautification Committee teamed to present the Christmas tree-lighting ceremony Friday at the Alphonso I. DiMino Memorial Band Shell in Academy Park.
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Fri, Dec 6th 2024 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Dec. 6, 2024
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