Thu, Dec 4th 2025 07:55 am
At Monday's Town Board meeting, Wheatfield Water and Sewer Department head Mark Clark gave the Town of Wheatfield an update on the municipality's efforts to test for lead in water. The testing has been mandated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency following new changes in the lead and copper rule.
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Wed, Dec 3rd 2025 08:50 pm
With winter weather in the forecast followed by the coldest temperatures of the season, AAA Western and Central New York is preparing for an increase in call volume.
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Wed, Dec 3rd 2025 08:00 pm
Winter is soon to hit the Northeast, and promises to bring with it freezing temperatures and snow. As New Yorkers turn on their heat this winter and curl up next to their fireplaces, the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) wants to remind everyone to follow some simple tips when heating their homes this winter.
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Tue, Dec 2nd 2025 12:50 pm
DSP Shows and Artpark & Company are proud to announce "Ray LaMontagne - Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour" at Artpark's Mainstage Theater in Lewiston on Sept. 22, 2026. Special guest The Weather Station will provide support for the 7 p.m. concert.
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Tue, Dec 2nd 2025 08:35 am
Catholic Health and Mount St. Mary's Hospital leadership gathered Monday at the Lewiston medical campus to officially dedicate a new, $7.5 million upgrade intended to provide patients with more convenient access to services.
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Mon, Dec 1st 2025 12:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New Yorkers can now begin applying for heating assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program to help defray the high cost of heating their homes during the winter. The program, known as HEAP, can provide up to $996 to eligible households, depending on how they heat their home.
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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 08:15 am
Meet local merchants, find great deals, "Support Local Everything!"
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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
Chenez's Gourmet Popcorn, at 21 E. Main St., is thriving - and with a purpose. For six years, Karla and Todd Chenez have been honing in on their craft of perfecting 40 different flavors, and building a community of customers (who have really become like family).
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 03:05 pm
Christmas party? Office gathering? Night out with friends? Family dinner on a budget? Whatever your culinary needs are this holiday season, Lewiston's The Brickyard Pub & BBQ has what you need.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 03:00 pm
To borrow a phrase, neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night can stop Wagner's Farm Market from providing fresh apples to its customers.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 02:55 pm
Guests eating at Salisa's Restaurant might be surprised to learn owner/line cook Michael Baase was educated ... in the chiropractic arts.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 08:45 am
The spirit of holiday gift-giving returns to the Village of Youngstown with the Christmas baskets campaign. Organized by village resident Collen Mary Johnson-Summerville, this annual community effort by the Youngstown Civic Guild helps needy individuals and families in the village and Town of Porter to enjoy a brighter Christmas season.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 08:40 am
The Town of Niagara has enhanced its identity within Niagara County through the completion of a new welcome mural at 2590 Military Road, visible from the New York State Thruway.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 08:35 am
The Town of Niagara passed its 2026 budget at the board's regular business meeting on Tuesday. Each council member voted for the approval of the budget, except outgoing board member Charles Teixeira, who did not run for reelection earlier this month.
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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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Wed, Nov 19th 2025 02:40 pm
They say the neon lights are bright on ... well, Buffalo.
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Tue, Nov 18th 2025 10:00 am
Though no tables were broken, the Aurora Theatre could've doubled for the NFL's Highmark Stadium last Thursday. Inside the historic film room and popcorn shop, it took less than 10 seconds for cheers to erupt as Bar-Bill, Bills Mafia, chicken wings and football were projected on the large screen. Immediately, patrons fell in love in "Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story."
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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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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 08:00 am
The attention to detail and care for ingredients that has become synonymous with Fairbanks is now on full display with the addition of the "chef's counter." Kitchen-side seating is available at the Frontier House restaurant, with a special tasting menu available for onlookers.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 08:00 am
Renovation work is just about completed on the Frontier House's long-term rental units, positioning the historic Lewiston building to be completely open to the public for the first time since the 1970s.
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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 06:55 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Nov. 14, 2025
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Thu, Nov 13th 2025 01:40 pm
Beginning this month, the transformative power of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library will be splashed across Erie County on billboards, NFTA buses and NFTA metro rail. The ads feature influential Buffalonians alongside books and other creative works that fundamentally shaped their trajectories.
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Wed, Nov 12th 2025 10:25 am
Round Room Live is proud to announce "Elmo's Got the Moves," an all-new "Sesame Street Live" production at Artpark's Mainstage Theater in Lewiston. The show will stage at 6 p.m. May 28, 2026.
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Mon, Nov 10th 2025 02:45 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced the team will partner with Tops Friendly Markets and Audacy for a Thanksgiving turkey drive Wednesday, Nov. 12, to benefit the Buffalo City Mission and FeedMore WNY. The event will take place from 7-9 a.m. in the following locations:
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Mon, Nov 10th 2025 02:40 pm
It's that time of year to be thankful for family and friendship - and what better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than to welcome home a new family member at the "Thankful Fur Pets" adoption event happening from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Buffalo RiverWorks!
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Sun, Nov 9th 2025 04:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today urged caution ahead of forecasted lake-effect snow set to impact portions of Western New York. Winter weather advisories have been issued for Sunday night into Monday morning, with 3 to 6 inches of snow forecasted for Chautauqua County and 3 to 5 inches possible in Niagara and Orleans counties - and localized higher amounts possible.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 04:55 pm
The holiday magic returns to downtown Niagara Falls this December, as Jingle Falls USA spreads festive cheer from Friday, Dec. 5, through Sunday, Dec. 7. This year marks an exciting new weekend for the beloved event, with many activities taking place indoors at the Niagara Falls Convention Center - making it the perfect way to celebrate the season, no matter the weather.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 08:00 am
It was five years ago that journalist Mary Friona-Celani and her husband, musician Scott Celani, did what any reasonable-thinking couple would do in the middle of a pandemic, when the world is closed and people aren't leaving their homes: They opened a retail store.
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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
The 2026 budget for the Town of Wheatfield was difficult to navigate, but was eventually voted in by the Wheatfield Town Board on Monday.
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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 09:30 pm
Apple Granny Restaurant's dining room was filled Thursday with local dignitaries looking for a stronger cross-border partnership with their Canadian counterparts. The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce welcomed business owners and elected officeholders to its Lewiston "Lunch with Leaders" forum, providing them an opportunity to share concerns and discuss solutions.
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Thu, Nov 6th 2025 06:25 pm
With two weeks to go before Opening Day, Buffalo Waterfront released the full winter schedule for the Ice at Canalside, presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. This year will feature fun celebrations and programming with weekly "Festive Fridays" and "Special Event Saturdays." Favorites such as the ice bumper cars, curling, ice bikes and the ice train all return for the season, as the largest rink in New York opens for its 12th year.
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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 07:00 am
Town of Lewiston Supervisor Steve Broderick appears to have won another term in office, as he leads challenger Ed Lilly by a margin of 1,844 votes (53.02%) to 1,612 (46.35), according to the Niagara County Board of Elections' unofficial results.
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Wed, Nov 5th 2025 06:55 am
The Town Board race between one incumbent and three challengers was decided Tuesday in the Town of Niagara.
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